Open AccessComparison of damping techniques for the soft‐stop of ultra‐fast linear actuators for HVDC breaker applications
Author(s) -
VilchisRodriguez Damian S.,
Shuttleworth Roger,
Smith Alexander C.,
Barnes Mike
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the journal of engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2051-3305
DOI - 10.1049/joe.2018.8001
Subject(s) - circuit breaker , actuator , computer science , control theory (sociology) , energy (signal processing) , engineering , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , physics , control (management) , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence
This paper assesses the advantages, drawbacks, and overall suitability of different soft‐stop techniques to provide smooth deceleration of ultra‐fast linear actuators used in hybrid HVDC breaker designs, with the help of FEA simulations. The paper compares active and passive damping techniques in terms of efficacy, energy consumption, and interference with the ultra‐fast operation needed from the actuator. The possibility of combining active and passive damping techniques is discussed.