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A Three-Phase Line-Interactive UPS System to Eliminate the Inrush Current Phenomenon during Switching-in of an Auxiliary Load while Powering the Main Load

  • Received : 2017.03.25
  • Accepted : 2018.04.03
  • Published : 2018.07.01
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Abstract

Normally, various auxiliary loads are installed along with the main load in industrial applications. Usually, load transformers are used to convey such types of auxiliary loads. The transformers become energized when the loads are turned-on, consequently, high amplitude of inrush current appears at the output of the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system. To mitigate these high current amplitudes, this manuscript suggests a three-phase line-interactive UPS system to counter the inrush current during the turning-on of the auxiliary load transformer while powering the main load by using a current controlled inverter. Experimental results of a laboratory-sized prototype are provided in the support of the proposed UPS system for validation.

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