IEC 62590:2010

Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electronic power converters for substations

IEC 62590:2010 specifies the requirements for the performance of all fixed installations electronic power converters, using controllable and/or non-controllable electronic valves, intended for traction power supply. The devices can be controlled by means of current, voltage or light. Non-bistable devices are assumed to be operated in the switched mode.

Applications ferroviaires - Installations fixes - Convertisseurs électroniques de puissance pour sous-stations

La CEI 62590:2010 spécifie les exigences de qualité de fonctionnement de tous les convertisseurs de puissance électroniques pour les installations fixes, utilisant des valves électroniques commandables et/ou non commandables et destinées à l'alimentation de traction. Les appareils peuvent être commandés par un courant, une tension ou une lumière. Les appareils non bistables sont supposés fonctionner en mode commuté.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Jun-2010
• ICS: 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general
• Technical Committee: TC 9 - Electrical equipment and systems for railways
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Start Date: 29-Jun-2018
• Completion Date: 23-Aug-2019

Relations

• Revised: IEC 62590:2019 - Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electronic power converters for substations
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

IEC 62590 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Railway applications – Fixed installations – Electronic power converters for
substations
Applications ferroviaires – Installations fixes – Convertisseurs électroniques de
puissance pour sous-stations
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IEC 62590 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Railway applications – Fixed installations – Electronic power converters for
substations
Applications ferroviaires – Installations fixes – Convertisseurs électroniques de
puissance pour sous-stations
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
XA
CODE PRIX
ICS 45.060 ISBN 978-2-88912-000-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5

INTRODUCTION.7

1 Scope.8

2 Normative references .8

3 Terms and definitions .9

3.1 Semiconductor devices and combinations .9

3.2 Arms and connections .10

3.3 Controllability of converter arms and quadrants of operation .11
3.4 Commutation, quenching and commutation circuitry .11
3.5 Commutation characteristics .12
3.6 Rated values .15
3.7 Load capabilities .16
3.8 Specific voltages, currents and factors .16
3.9 Definitions related to virtual junction temperature .17
3.10 Cooling.18
3.11 Electromagnetic compatibility and harmonic distortion.19
4 Operation of semiconductor power equipment and valve devices.19
4.1 Classification of traction supply power converters and valves.19
4.1.1 Types of traction supply power converters .19
4.1.2 Purpose of conversion .19
4.1.3 Classification of semiconductor valve devices .19
4.2 Principal letter symbols .20
4.3 Basic calculation factors for line commutated converters .21
4.3.1 Voltage.21
4.3.2 Voltage characteristics and transition current .21
5 Service conditions .22
5.1 Code of identification of cooling method .22
5.1.1 Letter symbols to be used.22
5.1.2 Arrangement of letter symbols .22
5.2 Environmental conditions .23
5.2.1 Ambient air circulation .23
5.2.2 Normal service conditions.23

5.2.3 Special service conditions .24
5.3 Electrical service conditions .25
5.3.1 General .25
5.3.2 Limiting values as basis of rating.25
5.3.3 DC traction supply voltage.26
6 Converter equipment and assemblies .26
6.1 Electrical connections.26
6.2 Calculation factors.28
6.2.1 Current factor on the a.c. side .28
6.2.2 Voltage drop.29
6.3 Losses and efficiency .29
6.3.1 General .29
6.3.2 Included losses.29
6.4 Power factor.29

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6.5 Direct voltage harmonic content .30

6.6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .30

6.7 Rated values for converters.30

6.7.1 General .30

6.7.2 Current values.31

6.7.3 Capability for unsymmetrical load of a 12-pulse converter in parallel

connection.33

6.7.4 Semiconductor device failure conditions .33

6.8 Mechanical characteristics .33

6.8.1 General .33

6.8.2 Earthing.34
6.8.3 Degree of protection .34
6.9 Marking .34
6.9.1 Rating plate.34
6.9.2 Main circuit terminals.35
7 Tests .35
7.1 General .35
7.1.1 Performance of tests .35
7.1.2 Test schedule .35
7.2 Test specifications.36
7.2.1 Insulation tests .36
7.2.2 Light load functional test.38
7.2.3 Load test .38
7.2.4 Power loss determination .39
7.2.5 Temperature-rise test .39
7.2.6 Checking of auxiliary devices .40
7.2.7 Checking of the properties of the control equipment .40
7.2.8 Checking of the protective devices .40
7.2.9 Short-time withstand current test .41
7.2.10 Additional tests.41
Annex A (informative) Information required .42
Annex B (informative) Determination of the current capability through calculation of
the virtual junction temperature.48
Annex C (informative) Index of definitions.53
Bibliography.
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