On Sat, 2024-10-12 at 08:24 -0400, Michael Thompson via cctalk wrote: > Would a motor generator be less expensive?
AC-DC-AC high-voltage long-distance transmission lines such as the Pacific Intertie originally used motor generators, then thyratrons, now all semiconductors. > > On Oct 12, 2024, at 7:51 AM, hupfadekroua via cctalk > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > after approx 30 years of waiting our time has come to get hands on > > a Cyber 180/860a. > > > > These systems as other systems before are using 400Hz psus. > > > > One approach would be to use a 50Hz/400Hz power converter. There > > are ones on the market creating almost pure sinus output with > > minimal harmonics. > > > > Another approach would be to substitute the old psu by modern ones, > > possibly by DC-DC converters or switching powersupplies. > > > > Does someone have experience in the substitution of psus in the > > multiple KW range or did this in the past? > > > > Best > > > > Andreas
