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ACACConcept

AC/AC converter concept

ACACConcept

Library

Modelica/Electrical/PowerConverters/UsersGuide

Description

The following AC/AC converter topologies are currently included in the PowerConverters library.

Single-phase dimmer with triac
Polyphase induction machine soft starter with triac

Control

To apply firing signals to the triac, theSignalPWM model is provided.

The Voltage2Angle blockcalculates phase angle from reference voltage.

To control the soft start of an induction machine,the SoftStartControl blockis provided. It applies a voltage ramp during start, setting the ramp on hold whenever the measured current exceeds the maximum current.Furthermore, a ramp down can be applied for stopping the drive.

Examples

Some examples are provided atExamples.ACAC.

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