Modulation Scheme Optimization for a Dual Three-Phase Active Bridge (D3AB) PFC Rectifier Topology

Author(s):  
M. J. Heller ◽  
F. Krismer ◽  
J. W. Kolar

Smart grid technology can be best utilized by having proper grid supporting equipment. This paper demonstrates the use of a three-phase, 9-level, hybridised cascaded multi-level inverter topology in a smart grid. A pulse width modulation scheme with phase disposition is employed in this inverter to control the firing signals to operate this circuit. These firing signals can be monitored and controlled for optimal usage in smart grid operation. Operational principles with switching equations are described in detail. Crucial voltage identification has been performed by analyzing the THD in output during source shortages by performing Fast Fourier transform analysis. Least THD of 15.82% is attained in the output voltage waveform of the proposed three phase inverter topology.


2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadas Lipinskis

Multiphase electric motors have smaller torque pulsations and are more reliable that their three-phase alternatives. However, standard electricity grids around the world are three-phase, so power inverter is needed to drive multiphase motors. Inverter is used not only to power the motor, but also to control the am­plitude and frequency of the produced voltage, thus controlling motor speed and torque. Multiphase systems with odd number of phases have been widely investigated; therefore, this paper focuses on a six-phase inverter with a single neutral symmetrical load. A novel asymmetrical space vector modulation scheme is proposed and evaluated using simulations in Matlab/Simulink. Simulation results are compared to other modulation schemes. The proposed method is suitable for generating near-sinusoidal output voltages; however, it might not be suited for driving motors with sinusoidally distributed stator windings. Daugiafaziai elektros varikliai turi mažesnes sukimo momento pulsacijas ir didesnį patikimumą, lyginant su trifaziais varikliais. Pasaulyje paplitę trijų fazių elektros tinklai, todėl daugiafaziams varikliams maitinti reikalingi dažnio keitikliai, keičiantys standartinę vienfazę arba trifazę tinklo įtampą į daugiafazę. Dažnio keitiklis keičia ir išėjimo įtampos amplitudę, ir dažnį. Tai sudaro galimybių tiksliai valdyti variklio greitį. Literatūroje plačiai išnagrinėti daugiafazės įtampos formavimo metodai, esant nelyginiam fazių skaičiui. Darbe siūlomas naujas erdvinių vektorių asimetrinis įtampos formavimo algoritmas šešių fazių dažnio keitikliui, apkrautam simetrine apkrova su viena neutrale. Algoritmas tiriamas Matlab / Simulink programa, rezultatai palyginami su gautais, taikant kitus šešiafazės įtampos formavimo metodus.


Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Van-Thuan Tran ◽  
Minh-Khai Nguyen ◽  
Cao-Cuong Ngo ◽  
Youn-Ok Choi

This paper presents a three-phase cascaded five-level H-bridge quasi-switched boost inverter (CHB-qSBI). The merits of the CHB-qSBI are as follows: single-stage conversion, shoot-through immunity, buck-boost voltage, and reduced passive components. Furthermore, a PWM control method is applied to the CHB-qSBI topology to improve the modulation index. The voltage stress across power semiconductor devices and the capacitor are significantly lower using improved pulse-width modulation (PWM) control. Additionally, by controlling individual shoot-through duty cycle, the DC-link voltage of each module can achieve the same values. As a result, the imbalance problem of the DC-link voltage can be solved. A detailed analysis and operating principle with the modulation scheme and comprehensive comparison for the CHB-qSBI are illustrated. The experimental and simulation results are presented to validate the operating principle of the three-phase CHB-qSBI.


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