Igct energy storage application

What is the main advantage of using IGCT?

For reliable and efficient operation in high power applications, the Integrated Gate Turn-off Thyristor (IGCT) is the ideal device. The main advantage besides high reliability is the low device losses resulting in low system losses. In this article we compare IGCT and IGBT based 3-level converters with respect to device and system losses.

What are some typical applications of IGCTs?

Typical applications of IGCTs are motor drives, interties, breakers and renewables. Since the end of the 1990s, the IGCT became the device of choice in applications where high power handling capability, low losses and high reliability are required.

What does IGCT stand for?

In this paper, we review the progress made recently for further developing the Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (IGCT) device concept for high power electronics applications.

What is a 3-level converter based on IGCT?

The Integrated Gate Turn-off Thyristor (IGCT) is the ideal device for reliable and efficient operation in high power applications. In this article, we compare IGCT and IGBT based 3-level converters with respect to device and system losses. The main advantage of IGCT is its low device losses, resulting in low system losses.

How is the IGCT packaged?

The IGCT packaging concept is that of a press-pack device with double side cooling. While with the IGBT, we have an insulated module with only the baseplate contacting the heat sink area.

Are IGCT and IGBT based circuits suitable for high power applications?

The IGCT is proven over the years as the preferred device for high power applications, especially above 5 MVA. Using the ABB SEMIS simulation tool, a comparison was made between IGCT and IGBT based concepts for a common 3 level NPC VSC circuit.