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Numerical Evaluation Methodology for Power Electronic Transformer Insulation Based on Space Charge Characteristics Under Combined HF Electrothermal Stress
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications IEEE Trans. on Ind. Applicat. Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on. 60(3):5096-5107 Jun, 2024
Subject
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Signal Processing and Analysis
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Stress
Space charge
Mathematical models
Electric fields
Temperature
Insulation
Numerical models
Complex stress environments
high-frequency thermogenesis
bipolar charge transport model
space charge
accumulation characteristics
Language
ISSN
0093-9994
1939-9367
Abstract
Power electronic transformer insulation systems endure extended periods of operation under challenging conditions characterized by the interaction of electrical and thermal factors. Current numerical models of space charge inadequately replicate the charge evolution in actual operational circumstances. In this paper, a high-frequency heating model is constructed based on the dielectric loss mechanism, and an improved bipolar charge transport model with coupled frequency-temperature factor is further proposed. Based on the established model, the impact of the temperature-frequency factor on the space charge characteristics is investigated. The results indicate that the extent of charge migration and accumulation diminishes considerably as the stress frequency increases. At a frequency of 1 kHz, the minimum migration depth is merely 6 μm. Furthermore, the charge accumulation is positively correlated with the polarization power and field strength. Simultaneously, the accumulation charge polarity exhibits distinct properties when subjected to unipolar and bipolar polarization circumstances. The accumulation of heteropolar charges results in heightened distortions in the electric field near the interface. Ultimately, the accuracy of the model is verified by experimental results of space charge at various frequencies and temperatures. This study contributes to the understanding of the space charge evolution and insulation failure mechanisms under complex stresses.