Two solid-state bipolar Marx modulators are compared in terms of semiconductors overvoltage tolerance capability in abnormal operating conditions such as switching synchronization failure. Simulation results are presented for 4 stages of two Marx circuits using 500 V per stage with 1 kHz bipolar pulse repetition rate, with 5 μs pulse width and 10 μs relaxation time into resistive load.

The overvoltage level of a system is strongly dependent on the connected loads and with more precise models, better and more reliable simulation results are obtained. This paper presents the input impedance characteristics, measured over a wide range of frequencies, of various actual low-voltage residential installations. The measured frequency responses were fitted by effective RLC models and ...

Abstract In this work, the non-liner voltage distribution in transformer winding is investigated that occurs due switching and lightning. Transformer winding is modeled in the alternative transients program (ATP) version of Electromagnetic transients program (EMTPRV). EMTP software is used to simulate the very fast transient overvoltage. An experimental setup that consist of , Recurrent surge g...

We describe a coupled experimental-numerical study of the effect of proton irradiation on the inductive turn-off of fastrecovery p-i-n diodes for snubberless applications. The goal is to avoid the large overvoltages and spurious oscillations that may arise at switch-off and jeopardize the diode’s reliability. We evaluated different proton irradiation profiles in order to extract indications on ...

a unique high frequency transient overvoltage surge suppressor for the protection of motors and transformers from steep wave-front, short rise-time, high magnitude, spikes, surges and other transient voltages, generated by switching, lightning and other sources. The protective characteristics of ZORC: Eliminates inter-turn insulation failures Extends the life of machine insulation Eliminates mu...

In this paper, the mathematical modeling and simulation of electromagnetic transient processes is considered, which is of vital importance for examining the overvoltage phenomenon of power transmission systems. In the mathematical models of the AC power transmission systems that contain a power source, the power transformer, transmission line, and power autotransformer block are presented. The ...

Abstract The simulation models of the 500kV gas-insulated transmission lines (GIL) and substation (GIS) systems in a realistic nuclear plant are presented paper. Very Fast Transient Overvoltage (VFTO) which is generated during switching operations, analyzed. Some affecting factors on level VFTO investigated. These location power source, entrance capacitance potential transformer (PT), capacitiv...

In silicon carbide (SiC) device based motor drives, the high-voltage slew-rate ( dv / xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">dt ) associated with fast-switching transitions results in excessive overvoltage, due to reflected wave phenomenon, which increases winding insulation stress and ...

High-speed EMUs (electric multiple-units) frequently pass through the phase-separation zone during operation. Overvoltage generated operation of vehicle-mounted circuit breaker has a long duration and high waveform steepness, which accelerates service life equipment is likely to cause insulation failures. For above-mentioned problems, operating overvoltage characteristics high-speed EMU were ob...

Solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs) are designed to interrupt fault currents typically several orders faster than its electromechanical counterparts. However, such an ultrafast switching operation would produce a dangerous overvoltage which might cause damages SSCBs and other elements in the system. This paper proposes novel snubber for suppressing overvoltage. It takes advantages of both resi...