Power conditioning systems for superconductive magnetic energy storage

Two power conditioning systems for superconductive magnetic energy storage (SMES) are presented. One power conditioning system is based on a hybrid current sourced inverter (CSI), the second is a combination of a DC chopper with a voltage sourced inverter (VSI). Both of these systems have independent control of real and reactive power. These systems have a significant reduction in MVA rating levels as related to the more traditional Graetz bridge.<
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