Subsea-frequency converter module

By Control Engineering Staff March 7, 2001

Turgi, Switzerland -The submersible version of ACS 1000-or subsea frequency converter (Subsea-FC) module-is a stand-alone medium-voltage ac drive with a power rating of 1.5-3.0 MW at 3 kV. Pressure vessel includes a new passive IGCT cooling system, redundant controls, 12-pulse transformer, and power connections. The MV drive can be placed over a mile deep in the sea and relies on ABB’s latest power-switching devices and Direct Torque Control. ABB Industri AS/ABB Industrie AG www.abb.com/motors&drives

At a glance…

Subsea Electrical Power Distribution Systems, stand-alone medium-voltage ac drive; one power cable

10 years, no maintenance

12-pulse rectifier, dc link, 3-level IGCT inverter