Study of power line conducted transients generated by electrical and electronic devices in a combat tank

Abstract

This experimental study aims at collection of conducted transient data on a power line (DC 28 volt) due to switching actions created by number of electrical and electronics loads in a combat tank. Power quality in a combat tank calls for strict adherence to MIL STD 1275A as number of sensitive electronic subsystems and large current devices are connected in the same bus. A number of transient data captured and recorded are analysed in the paper. Improvements carried out to power quantity by means of controlling the transients and redesign of the power bus are also addressed. Malfunction of sensitive electronic equipment on account of these transients are avoided totally. The concept of distributed power architecture is prescribed for minimum degradation in power quality.