The Diode-Assisted Gate-Commutated Thyristor—Operation, Design, and Testing
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DOI: 10.1109/jestpe.2020.2981536
Abstract: This article presents the diode-assisted gate-commutated thyristor (DAGCT), a power electronic device designed and optimized for hybrid dc circuit-breaker applications employing a fast mechanical circuit breaker. Detailed topology and operation of the DAGCT are illustrated… read more here.
Keywords: gate commutated; diode assisted; thyristor; commutated thyristor ... See more keywords
Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor-Based Modular Multilevel Converters: A Promising Solution for High-Voltage dc Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/mie.2019.2906952
Abstract: This article proposes that a modular multilevel converter (MMC) based on the integrated-gate commutated thyristor (IGCT) is a promising solution for future highvoltage dc (HVdc) applications. The system-level scheme and technical issues of the IGCT… read more here.
Keywords: gate commutated; commutated thyristor; modular multilevel; integrated gate ... See more keywords
6-in Dual-Gate Ring Commutated Thyristor for DC Circuit Breakers
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DOI: 10.1109/ted.2019.2894394
Abstract: DC circuit breakers (DCBs) are crucial components in dc power systems. The ultralow operating frequency of the DCBs enables the use of gate-commutated thyristors (GCTs) in the DCBs. This paper proposed a 6-in dual-gate ring… read more here.
Keywords: gate ring; ring commutated; circuit breakers; commutated thyristor ... See more keywords