Power system applications for PASC converter systems

This paper shows, using EMTP computer simulations, some preliminary results of applying pulse amplitude synthesis and control (PASC) technology to single-source voltage converter systems. The method can be applied to any single terminal pair source with appropriate modifications in power extraction interface and computer control program to match source and load impedance characteristics. The PASC realization as discussed employs banks of transformers, one bank per phase, in which the primaries are connected in parallel through a switch matrix to the DC source. Two opposite polarity primaries per transformer are pulsed alternatively in time to produce an oscillatory sinusoidal output waveform. PASC conversion system capabilities to produce both leading and lagging power factor power output in single-phase and three-phase Δ or Y configurations are illustrated. EMTP simulations are used to demonstrate the converter capabilities. Also included are discussions regarding harmonics and potential control strategies to adapt the converter to an application or to minimize harmonics