EP3349233A1 - Gleichstromschalteinheit - Google Patents

Gleichstromschalteinheit Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3349233A1
EP3349233A1 EP17151374.0A EP17151374A EP3349233A1 EP 3349233 A1 EP3349233 A1 EP 3349233A1 EP 17151374 A EP17151374 A EP 17151374A EP 3349233 A1 EP3349233 A1 EP 3349233A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
semiconductor device
power switching
switching unit
unit according
sub
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP17151374.0A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Inventor
Espen Haugan
Gunnar Snilsberg
Jürgen RUPP
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Siemens AG
Original Assignee
Siemens AG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Siemens AG filed Critical Siemens AG
Priority to EP17151374.0A priority Critical patent/EP3349233A1/de
Publication of EP3349233A1 publication Critical patent/EP3349233A1/de
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H33/00—High-tension or heavy-current switches with arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means
    • H01H33/02—Details
    • H01H33/59—Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switch and not otherwise provided for, e.g. for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the ac cycle
    • H01H33/596—Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switch and not otherwise provided for, e.g. for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the ac cycle for interrupting dc

Definitions

  • This invention relates to a DC power switching unit, in particular for an offshore platform or vessel.
  • a DC power switching unit comprises a first terminal and a second terminal; a sub-unit comprising a current limiter and a diode, wherein the sub-unit is connected to a first side of a semiconductor device, the power switching unit further comprising a snubber circuit connected to a second side of the semiconductor device; wherein the power switching unit comprises two symmetrical sub-units, each sub-unit being connected on one side to one of the first and second power switching unit terminals and on the other side to the semiconductor device.
  • the sub-units and semiconductor devices are electrically coupled between the first terminal and the second terminal to control current flow between the first terminal and the second terminal.
  • the snubber circuit is connected in parallel across the semiconductor device.
  • the snubber circuit is connected between the outputs of the semiconductor device and a negative pole.
  • the snubber circuit further comprises a break circuit, comprising break resistor and semiconductor device in series, the break circuit being connected in parallel across the snubber circuit.
  • This provides energy dissipation of reverse power in the DC power distribution system in which the power switching unit is being used.
  • each of the sub-units further comprises a resistor in series with the snubber.
  • the semiconductor device comprises one of a diode, or a transistor.
  • the semiconductor device comprises an insulated gate bipolar transistor.
  • the snubber circuit comprises at least one of a capacitor, diode or resistor.
  • the snubber circuit comprises a resistor and capacitor in series, or a capacitor and diode in series, the capacitor having a resistor in parallel.
  • the pair of sub-units share a common current limiter.
  • a DC power distribution system comprises first and second DC power distribution bus sections and a DC power switching unit according to the first aspect, wherein a first terminal of the assembly is electrically coupled to the first bus section of the power distribution bus and the second terminal is electrically coupled to the second bus section of the power distribution bus.
  • the voltage at one side of the power switching unit is greater than or equal to 1KV.
  • the voltage at one side of the power switching unit is within the range 1KV to 15KV.
  • DC power distribution systems on offshore vessels, or platforms, or remote drilling rigs, or HVDC connections typically comprise a power source such as a prime mover, a generator, or an energy store, together with DC bus sections which are joined by a bus tie switch.
  • a power source such as a prime mover, a generator, or an energy store
  • the bus tie switch In order to meet regulatory requirements for safe operation, the bus tie switch must be able to disconnect the DC bus sections from one another to prevent a fault on one side of the system from propagating to the other side and potentially losing all power to critical systems, such as thrusters or essential parts of the drilling equipment.
  • a bus tie switch or breaker function is provided for AC distribution (high and low voltage) solutions with mechanical breakers or low voltage DC distribution systems, typically up to 1000V DC, such as that shown in Fig.1 .
  • high voltage static DC switches typically for use in marine and offshore systems.
  • High voltage equivalents typically for operation at 15kV are not available.
  • two independently operating power systems are required to meet classification standards, there is a need for very fast disconnection of DC bus tie connections to prevent faults from propagating from one side to another.
  • Existing low voltage bus tie switches are not able to operate at voltages above 1000V and certainly not for voltage in the region of 10kV to 15kV, or higher.
  • Fig. 1 is a diesel electric propulsion system based on low voltage DC distribution and comprises a plurality of diesel engines 1, each connected to a generator G1, G2, G3, G4 within respective generator protections systems P1, P2, P3, P4.
  • the generator protection systems include a generator cubicle K1, K2, K3, K4 incorporating generator control 2.
  • Each generator is coupled to DC main switchboard S1, S2 via line 3 which includes a diode 4 and isolation switch 5.
  • Generators G1 and G2 are coupled to switchboard S1.
  • Generators G3 and G4 are coupled to switchboard S2.
  • switches 6 and fuses 7 are provided in lines 8 to inverters 9 between the DC main switchboard and motors 10, or to a shaft generator with motor function, which is coupled to AC auxiliary switchboard A1, A2 via filter 11 and transformer 12.
  • the DC main switchboard S1, S2 supplies a battery 19 through a DC to DC converter 20.
  • the AC auxiliary switchboard is coupled via bypass 13 and isolation switches 14.
  • the DC main switchboard is connected via bus tie switch 15 comprising an isolation switch 16 and transistor diode arrangement 17 at each side of a di/dt reactor 18.
  • the example of Fig.1 may be adapted for high voltage DC distribution by replacing the bus tie switch 15 with a power switching assembly 22 as described hereinafter.
  • Fig.2 illustrates a first example of a power switching unit for a power switching assembly according to the present invention, in particular one that is suitable for use in high voltage DC systems.
  • the bus tie switch 15 of Fig.1 may be replaced by a power switching unit, or circuit breaker, as shown in any of Figs 2 , 4 or 5 and described in more detail hereinafter.
  • the power switching units of the present invention reduce cost and complexity.
  • a DC bus tie switch unit comprises a pair of semiconductor devices Q1, Q2, such as diodes or transistors, or a combination thereof, one device of which is coupled to a side 1 positive terminal 24 by a first current limiter L1 and the other to a side 2 positive terminal 25, by a second current limiter L2.
  • Each semiconductor device Q1, Q2 may comprise a plurality of series connected transistors to build up to a required voltage level.
  • a parallel balancing circuit may be provided for the transistors.
  • a diode D1, D2 connects on one side to the same input/output terminal 31 of the semiconductor device Q1, Q2 as the current limiter L1, L2 connects to and on the other side connects to the negative pole 22, 23.
  • the diode D1, D2 may comprise a plurality of series connected diodes to build up to a required voltage level.
  • An energy absorbing circuit 30, or snubber may provide damping, or overvoltage protection.
  • the snubber comprises a combination of capacitor, diode and resistor, for example a resistor and capacitor in series, or a capacitor and diode in series, the capacitor having a resistor in parallel, but other combinations may be used.
  • the snubber 30 connects between the positive and negative poles within the switch unit 21 between the input/output terminal 32 of each semiconductor device Q1, Q2 on the opposite side of the semiconductor device to the input/output terminal 31 of the semiconductor device which is connected to the current limiter L1, L2.
  • Fig.3 illustrates a typical electrical equivalent for a failure on one of the sides of the bus tie switch 21.
  • the failure is on side 2, but the bus tie switch unit works in both directions, for whichever side the failure occurs on.
  • a large capacitor or voltage source 26, 27 is represented on side 1 and side 2.
  • the semiconductor devices Q1, Q2 conduct current in the switch unit 21 when the device is in the ON state. If a short circuit occurs on one side of the unit, the inductance L1, L2 limits the short circuit rate of change of current, di/dt.
  • the transistor that blocks the current opens, the semiconductor device Q1, Q2 turns off and the current through inductor L1, L2 is diverted through the snubber circuit 30 instead.
  • the bus tie switch unit is provided with the same arrangement of semiconductor device, current limiter and diode on each side as in the examples of Figs.2 and 3 .
  • the DC power switching unit 21 comprises a pair of semiconductor devices Q1, Q2, such as diodes or transistors, or a combination thereof, one device of which is coupled to a side 1 positive terminal 24 by a first current limiter L1 and the other to a side 2 positive terminal 25, by a second current limiter L2.
  • a diode D1, D2 connects on one side to the same input/output terminal 31 of the semiconductor device Q1, Q2 as the current limiter L1, L2 connects to and on the other side connects to the negative pole 22, 23.
  • the central snubber circuit 30 is modified by the addition of a break chopper circuit, comprising a resistor R1 in series with a semiconductor device Q3, such as a transistor, provided in parallel with the capacitor or snubber circuit 30, as shown in Figure 4 .
  • the resistor R1 bums up power from the DC circuit.
  • a resistor R2 may be provided in series with the capacitor or snubber to the positive side.
  • Fig.5 illustrates the change of voltage V R1 33 across resistor R1 in the break circuit with time, in response to a short circuit for an inductance L1 of 100 ⁇ H and change of current I L1 34 through inductance L1.
  • I L1 current of about 1KA flowing through L1
  • V R1 voltage of about 5KV across resistor R1.
  • the voltage V R1 drops instantaneously to about 3KV, then climbs steeply and oscillates about 6KV for about 0.2ms before gradually returning to a steady 5KV at time 1.9ms.
  • the current I L1 drops more gradually over 0.2ms to - 0.2KA before climbing back to zero, with some oscillation and eventually settling.
  • Fig.6 illustrates the change of voltage 35 across resistor R1 in the break circuit with time, in response to a short circuit for an inductance L1 of 10mH.
  • I L1 36 of about 1KA flowing through L1
  • V R1 35 of about 5KV across resistor R1.
  • L1 equal to 10mH
  • the voltage V R1 drops instantaneously to about 3KV, then climbs steeply and oscillates very quickly about 6KV for a far longer period, as much as 10ms before the oscillations only slowly drop towards 5KV. Even after 20ms, the voltage 35 has not returned to its steady state.
  • the drop in current I L1 takes about 10 ms and even after another 10ms, the current 36 has not settled at zero, but continues to oscillate.
  • the switch-off procedure in Fig. 6 takes much longer, because the larger inductance of 10mH instead of 100uH contains much more energy at the same current level, the energy is safely dissipated, without causing higher overvoltage than for small inductances, small energy values. Dissipation of the higher energy in the chopper takes more time at the same power level. The decay oscillation at the end of the chopper operation is not harmful.
  • the damping is defined by the resistance of the network and the residual energy, which is higher for the large inductance.
  • the DC power switching unit 21 comprises a pair of semiconductor devices Q1, Q2, such as diodes or transistors, or a combination thereof, one device of which is coupled to a side 1 positive terminal 24 by a first current limiter L1 and the other to a side 2 positive terminal 25, by a second current limiter L2.
  • a diode D1, D2 connects on one side to the same input/output terminal 31 of the semiconductor device Q1, Q2 as the current limiter L1, L2 connects to and on the other side connects to the negative pole 22, 23.
  • the damper circuit is not common to the two semiconductor devices, but each semiconductor device Q1, Q2 is provided with its own damper 30a, 30b across the semiconductor device.
  • FIG.8 An further alternative arrangement, shown in Fig.8 , shares a common current limiter L between the two semiconductor devices Q1, Q2 of the power switching unit 21.
  • the current limiter L is connected to one side of each device Q1, Q2.
  • a diode circuit 40a, 40b is connected to the same side of the semiconductor device as the current limiter.
  • Snubbers 30 are connected to the other side of the semiconductor devices.
  • Fig.9 is a flow diagram showing an example of a method of operation of a DC power switching assembly according to the invention.
  • a load may be connected 50 to the circuit and the bus tie switches of the power switching unit are set to be closed 51, for normal operation.
  • a system controller (not shown) monitors 52 system voltage and current during operation. Upon detection 53 of a short circuit on one side of the power switching unit 21, the controller causes the breakers to open 54 and opens 55 the transistor diode circuitry to block current, or voltage. After the cause of the short circuit has been removed 56 and cleared, the system may close 57 the breaker again, closing the transistor diode circuit to allow current or voltage again and normal operation is resumed 58, with the system controller continuing to monitor 52 current and voltage to determine if another short circuit occurs.
  • the present invention provides a number of embodiments of a static DC circuit breaker including an over voltage protective device.
  • This static DC circuit breaker may be used for any DC voltage level based on generally available components and in particular may be used at high voltage levels, i.e. above 1000V, in the range 1KV to 15KV, or even above 15KV.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Power Engineering (AREA)
  • Dc-Dc Converters (AREA)
EP17151374.0A 2017-01-13 2017-01-13 Gleichstromschalteinheit Withdrawn EP3349233A1 (de)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP17151374.0A EP3349233A1 (de) 2017-01-13 2017-01-13 Gleichstromschalteinheit

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP17151374.0A EP3349233A1 (de) 2017-01-13 2017-01-13 Gleichstromschalteinheit

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3349233A1 true EP3349233A1 (de) 2018-07-18

Family

ID=57796239

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP17151374.0A Withdrawn EP3349233A1 (de) 2017-01-13 2017-01-13 Gleichstromschalteinheit

Country Status (1)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3349233A1 (de)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR20200138476A (ko) 2019-05-29 2020-12-10 현대일렉트릭앤에너지시스템(주) 버스 타이 스위치 및 버스 타이 스위치 장치

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2013127462A1 (en) * 2012-03-01 2013-09-06 Alstom Technology Ltd Composite high voltage dc circuit breaker
WO2013131581A1 (de) * 2012-03-09 2013-09-12 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Vorrichtung zum schalten eines gleichstroms in einem pol eines gleichspannungsnetzes
EP2963751A1 (de) * 2013-02-27 2016-01-06 State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) Gleichstromschutzschalter und implementierungsverfahren dafür

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2013127462A1 (en) * 2012-03-01 2013-09-06 Alstom Technology Ltd Composite high voltage dc circuit breaker
WO2013131581A1 (de) * 2012-03-09 2013-09-12 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Vorrichtung zum schalten eines gleichstroms in einem pol eines gleichspannungsnetzes
EP2963751A1 (de) * 2013-02-27 2016-01-06 State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) Gleichstromschutzschalter und implementierungsverfahren dafür

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR20200138476A (ko) 2019-05-29 2020-12-10 현대일렉트릭앤에너지시스템(주) 버스 타이 스위치 및 버스 타이 스위치 장치

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP3568915B1 (de) Gleichstromschaltungsanordnung und -verfahren
US9972997B2 (en) Circuit interruption device
US9692226B2 (en) Circuit interruption device
US10727829B2 (en) Power supply system and method
EP3036813B1 (de) Schutzschaltung auf ac-seite einer hvdc
US20180166994A1 (en) Voltage-Regulated Power Converter Module
KR102290404B1 (ko) 배전 시스템
EP2852040A1 (de) Modul
EP2849306A1 (de) Spannungsquellenumrichter
Martinez et al. EMTP modeling of hybrid HVDC breakers
EP3349233A1 (de) Gleichstromschalteinheit
CN110574253A (zh) 能量储存系统

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20190119