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An SCR inverter with an integral battery charger for electric vehiclesThe feasibility of incorporating an onboard battery charger into the inverter previously developed under a NASA contract is successfully demonstrated. The rated output power of the resulting isolated battery charger is 3.6 kW at 220 Vac with an 86 percent efficiency and a 95 percent power factor. Also achieved are improved inverter efficiency (from 90 to 93 percent at 15 kW motor shaft power), inverter peak power capability (from 26 to 34 kW), and reduced weight and volume of the combined inverter/charger package (47 kg, 49 x 44 x 24 cm). Some major conclusions are that using the inverter commutation circuitry to perform the battery charging function is advantageous, and that the input-commutated thyristor inverter has the potential to be an excellent inverter and battery charger for use in electric vehicle applications.
Document ID
19840042063
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Thimmeach, D.
(Gould Research Center Rolling Meadows, IL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1983
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Accession Number
84A24850
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DEN3-249
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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