Comparison of damping techniques for the soft-stop of ultra-fast linear actuators for HVDC breaker applications

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    Abstract

    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)4466 - 4470
    Number of pages5
    JournalThe Journal of Engineering
    Volume2019
    Issue number17
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 17 Jun 2019

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