Solid State Remote Power Controllers for high voltage DC distribution systemsPresently, hybrid Remote Power Controllers (RPC's) are in production and prototype units are available for systems utilizing 28VDC, 120VDC, 115VAC/400 Hz and 230VAC/400 Hz. This paper describes RPC development in a new area of application: HVDC distribution systems utilizing 270/300VDC. Two RPC current ratings, 1 amp and 2 amps, were selected for development as they are adequate to control 90% of projected system loads. The various aspects and trade-offs encountered in circuit development are discussed with special focus placed on the circuits that see the duress of the high dc potentials. The comprehensive evaluation tests are summarized which confirmed the RPC compliance with the specification and with system/load compatibility requirements. In addition, present technology status and new applications are summarized.
Document ID
19780031665
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Billings, W. W. (Westinghouse Electric Corp. Lima, Ohio, United States)
Sundberg, G. R. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: NAECON ''77: National Aerospace and Electronics Conference