Commutation of current source inverters technical memorandum TM ES 2 (TM-ES-002)

A pre-production version of the Tubular Axle Induction Motor (TAIM) is being designed in co-operation with G.E.C. Ltd. It is proposed that the TAIM is powered by a Current Source Inverter (CSI). The CSI has advantages over voltage fed inverters in that it does not need fast turn-off thyristors and...