. Improved Wind Power Conversion System
Using Magnetic Energy Recovery Switch (MERS)
Taku Takaku
∗
, Gen Homma
∗
, Takanori. an
innovative power conversion technology using magnetic energy
recovery switch (MERS) of a wind turbine system with a
synchronous generator to improve the output power
. a new configuration called the Magnetic
Energy Recovery Switch (MERS) . It is characterized by using
simple control and low switching frequency, where saturation
voltage. M
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A. Configuration
The configuration of the Magnetic Energy Recovery Switch
(MERS) is shown in Fig. 1 and consists of 4 forced com-
mutated switches
. self-excited induc-
tion generator using SVC magnetic energy recovery switch
(MERS) is proposed. It is shown that proposed system can
Authorized licensed use. regulator applied to self-
excited induction generator using SVC magnetic energy recovery
switch (MERS) is proposed. Reactive compensation is required to
maintain
. and a conclusion.
Magnetic Energy Recovery Switch (MERS)
The Magnetic Energy Recovery Switch (MERS) consists of 4 forced commutated switches and a small
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Abstract
Different series compensation applications by using the Magnetic Energy Recovery Switch
. that the power factor
correction can save energy were carried out.
Magnetic Energy Recovery Switch
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MERS
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Power
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Bi-directional. control of MERS.
Energy saving by MERS.
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Energy saving by MERS
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Long wire
(100m 5.6 Ω)
Electric power
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Custumer
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A. Magnetic Energy Recovery Type Marx-Generator
A magnetic energy recovery type Marx-generator is multi-
staged magnetic energy recovery switches. the switching loss is generated.
However, this magnetic energy recovery switch achieves
zero voltage switching and zero current switching so that the
switching