@inproceedings{de272820225342f28e2ac1d5632261f5,
title = "Fast, transient energy extraction from high frequency AC-alternators for use in electromagnetic launch applications",
abstract = "This paper describes work towards transient energy extraction from high frequency alternators to drive electromagnetic launchers through intelligent triggering of thyristors/Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs). The work was done using a 3-phase, 75 kVA level motor-generator set with a DC machine acting as the load. This system serves as a scale model to develop control techniques for full scale, multi-megajoule applications. With the use of a microcontroller and advanced sensors the system is able to maintain synchronization of the SCR converter with the generator voltage despite dynamically changing frequency and voltage distortion.",
keywords = "Digital Control, Induction Machines, Motor Drives, Synchronous Generators",
author = "M. Giesselmann and B. McHale and M. Crawford",
year = "2004",
language = "English",
isbn = "0780382900",
series = "2004 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology",
pages = "180--185",
booktitle = "2004 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology - Slected Papers from the 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology",
note = "2004 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology ; Conference date: 25-05-2004 Through 28-05-2004",
}