Voltage Impulse Generator using Boost Converter Array Applied in Electrical Grounding Systems
Kristian Santos
Federal University of Ceara - UFC
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Piauí (2009), Bachelor in Mathematics from the Federal University of Piauí (2008) and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Ceará (2014). He has experience in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Electric Power Systems and Power Electronics.
Abstract
This paper describes a voltage impulse generator, which is utilized in the commissioning of an electrical grounding system. Unlike the Marx generator with spark gap switches, this converter uses semiconductor devices, which... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Kristian Santos (Federal University of Ceara - UFC)
- Tobias Rafael Fernandes Neto (Federal University of Ceara - UFC)
- Cicero M. T. Cruz (Federal University of Ceara - UFC)
Topic Areas
Lightning , Converters for Special Applications , Industrial Applications
Session
PS-3 » Poster Session III (11:10 - Tuesday, 1st December, Foyer)