Multi-pulse diode rectifier for more-electric aircraft applications : parallel versus series topologies

Abstract EN

This article analyzes thoroughly the performance of the Multi-Pulse Diode Rectifiers (MPDRs) regarding the quality of input/output voltage and currents.

Two possible arrangements of MPDRs are investigated: series and parallel.

The impact of the DC side connection on the performance of the MPDRs regarding the operation parameters and rectifier indices are comprehensively examined.

Detailed analytical formulas are advised to identify clearly the key variables that control the operation of MPDRs.

Moreover, comprehensive simulation results are presented to quantify the performance and validate the analytical analysis.

Test-rig is set up to recognize the promising arrangement of MPDRs.

Significant correlation is there between simulation and practical results.

The analytical results are presented for aircraft systems (400Hz), and power grid systems (60Hz).

This is to study the impact of voltage and frequency levels on the topology type of MPDRs.

In general, each topology shows merits and have limitations