Thyristor switching modules CTU02

Thyristor switching modules CTU are constructed for switching of LC circuits with prevailing capacitive part (detuned compensation stages). Advantage of CTU modules comparing to the classic contactor switching of capacitor stages is immediate capacitor connection without its previous discharging. This is possible thanks to special construction which assures that capacitor is ready for another connection immediately after its previous disconnection. Switching of capacitor is realized at the moment when the difference between the capacitor voltage and system voltage before the switching element is equal to zero. From this feature comes another important advantage and this is significant current surges reduction. Current surges are causing disturbances which can affect proper running of electronic devices and can severely damage and even destroy them. Further more, lifetime of capacitors is increased, because only nominal current flows through the circuit. For the protection of power switching element against current peaks (di/dt) it is necessary to connect in the series with module also inrush inductor.