The document describes how VSI and CSI topologies work, including using PWM inverters to vary frequency and voltage. It discusses reasons why MOSFET or IGBT devices are preferred over SCRs. In addition, it explains that CSI drives control torque by varying the DC link current to change output voltage. Read less
Current Source Inverter (CSI) Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) CSI is more reliable. VSI is less reliable. Less rise in current when conduction of two devices in the same lag due to commutation failures. Leads to sharp rise in the current. Consists of inherent protection against short circuit across motor terminals. No inherent protection is ...
In todaypsilas high-power electrical drives using synchronous machines, voltage source inverters (VSI) based on multilevel PWM technology and current source inverters (CSI) based on load commutated operation are the most important alternatives for motor supply (cyclo-converters being confined to very low speed applications). In this paper a comparative performance …