Process Rectifier Systems - Technical Information

Buffalo Power Electronics Center, Inc.
Manufacturer of Original Westinghouse Rectifier Products

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

System Components

Process Rectifier Systems may consist of many major components. BPEC personnel are experienced in the design or specification of all the various system components including:

Step-Down Power Transformer
AC Switchgear
Harmonic Filtering Power Factor Correction
Regulating Transformer (diode only)
Semiconductor Rectifier
Control Systems
DC Current Measuring Equipment
DC Disconnect Switches
Thyristor Rectifier Dimensions
System Upgrading

Process Rectifier Features

Ratings:

Duty	100% continuous per ANSI c34.2
Current	Up to 100,000 Amps in a single enclosure
Voltage	Up to 1,200 VDC
Power	30,000 kW in a single unit Higher rating achieved by paralleling units

Cooling Methods:

Direct Air
Air-to-Water
Air-to-Water-to-Air
Water-to-Air
Water-to-Water
Air Conditioned
Combinations of the above

Process Rectifier System for Copper Electrowinning, Including Harmonic Filter/PF Correction
45,000 A, 275 VDC (12.38MW)

For more information, e-mail our Engineering Staff

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