Energy efficiency of power electronics converters in traction power supply networks at voltage increase

Abstract

The main features of the procedure for predicting electrical losses in power semiconductor converters of AC-DC and DC-AC systems of high voltage DC traction are presented. The procedure is based on simulation of multi-cycle switching of IGBT modules in combination with simulation of static and dynamic switching losses in traction converter circuits. The models take into account the switching frequency, physical processes in the formation of voltage and current diagrams at transition processes and in the static state of the switch elements. The model of loss assessment using particular types of IGBT modules is the basis for calculating the energy efficiency characteristics of traction converters for advanced high-voltage direct current traction systems.