Abstract
Implementation of high frequency switch mode (HFSM) power supply technology to ICCP applications provides the opportunity for significant benefits, including closed loop control, reduced size, lower weight, less cost, and better maintainability. To date, this type of power converter has not gained widespread acceptance in the industry, mostly due to issues of complexity, reliability and non-conformance with norms established for tapped-transformer type rectifiers. This paper provides HFSM background information, reviews potential benefits of HFSM, and explores technology available to address acceptance gaps. In addition, real world data from a case study of trial deployments in well head applications is being collected for future presentation.
