2002 · 29 citations · 5 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsConverter TopologiesElectric Motor Drive SystemsElectric Motor DrivesProtection SystemsConverter ProtectionInduction Motor DrivesMatrix ConvertersMotor ProtectionOver Voltage ProtectionOvercurrent ProtectionOvervoltage Protection
In this paper, the design and testing of a new protection strategy for a matrix power converter feeding an induction motor is described. The new protection strategy, with excellent overvoltage protection, allows to remove the large and expensive diode clamp.
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