Enhanced Circulating-current Control for the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter Based on Model Predictive Control

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matias Urrutia ◽  
Felipe Donoso ◽  
Andres Mora ◽  
Enrique Espina ◽  
Matias Diaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Matrix Converter ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Circulating Current

scholarly journals Disturbance-Observer-Based Model Predictive Control for Battery Energy Storage System Modular Multilevel Converters

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yantao Liao ◽  
Jun You ◽  
Jun Yang ◽  
Zuo Wang ◽  
Long Jin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Multilevel Converters ◽  
Battery Energy Storage ◽  
Circulating Current ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converters ◽  
Ac Current ◽  
Battery Energy

Although the traditional model predictive control (MPC) can theoretically provide AC current and circulating current control for modular multilevel converters (MMCs) in battery energy storage grid-connected systems, it suffers from stability problems due to the power quality of the power grid and model parameter mismatches. A two discrete-time disturbance observers (DOBs)-based MPC strategy is investigated in this paper to solve this problem. The first DOB is used to improve the AC current quality and the second enhances the stability of the circulating current control. The distortion and fluctuation of grid voltage and inductance parameter variation are considered as lump disturbances in the discrete modeling of a MMC. Based on the proposed method, the output prediction is compensated by disturbance estimation to correct the AC current and circulating current errors, which eventually achieve the expected tracking performance. Moreover, the DOBs have a quite low computational cost with minimum order and optimal performance properties. Since the designed DOBs work in parallel with the MPC, the control effect is improved greatly under harmonics, 3-phase unbalance, voltage sag, inductance parameter mismatches and power reversal conditions. Simulation results confirm the validity of the proposed scheme.

scholarly journals Circulating Current Suppression Strategy of Modular Multilevel Converter Based on Model Predictive Control

2021 ◽  
Vol 261 ◽  
pp. 01035
Author(s):  
kang Liu ◽  
Guige Gao
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converter ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Modulation Wave ◽  
Circulating Current

Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) has the characteristics of high voltage level and low switching frequency. The traditional modular multilevel converter circulating current control strategy mostly adopts the PI control principle, and the parameter setting is complicated and the accuracy is not high, and the control process is more difficult. Model predictive control strategy is the optimal control method based on the model in the existing time domain. This paper proposes a Model Predictive Control (MPC) method based on carrier phase-shifted pulse width modulation (PSC-PWM) to suppress the circulating current, and output the optimal modulation wave through model prediction. Compared with the traditional control strategy, this strategy is simple to implement, does not require complex tuning calculations, and combines with the traditional capacitor voltage equalization strategy to obtain the output modulation wave. A 7-level MMC simulation control system is built in MATLAB / SIMLINK to verify the theory, comparing with existing control methods, it can be concluded that the proposed method has high calculation efficiency, good control accuracy and strong robustness.

scholarly journals Vector Modulation-Based Model Predictive Current Control with Filter Resonance Suppression and Zero-Current Switching Sequence for Two-Stage Matrix Converter

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3685
Author(s):  
Zhengfei Di ◽  
Demin Xu ◽  
Kehan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Matrix Converter ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Switching Sequence ◽  
Current Switching ◽  
Zero Current Switching ◽  
Zero Current

This paper proposes a novel model predictive current control scheme for two-stage matrix converter. The switching frequency is kept constant by fixing the switching instant. The control strategy achieves to control source reactive power in the input side and output currents in the output side. In addition, the advantage of the proposed strategy compared with conventional model predictive control is firstly proved using the principle of vector synthesis and the law of sines in the vector distribution area. Moreover, a zero-current switching sequence is proposed and implemented to insure zero-current switching operations and reduce the switching losses. Furthermore, in order to suppress the input filter resonance, which is easier to be inspired by the model predictive control, compared with traditional control strategies, an innovative active damping technique is proposed and implemented. Finally, both simulation and experiment are implemented to verify the performance of the proposed strategy. The results demonstrate that the control system features both good steady and transient performance.

scholarly journals A Novel Predictive Control Method with Optimal Switching Sequence and Filter Resonance Suppression for Two-Stage Matrix Converter

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3652
Author(s):  
Zhengfei Di ◽  
Demin Xu ◽  
Luca Tarisciotti ◽  
Pat Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Matrix Converter ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Optimal Switching ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Switching Sequence ◽  
Input Filter

This paper proposes a vector modulation-based model predictive current control strategy for a two-stage matrix converter. The switching frequency is kept constant by fixing the switching instantly. The control scheme controls the source reactive power on the input side and output currents on the output side. Besides, the advantage of the proposed strategy compared with conventional model predictive control is firstly proved using the principle of vector synthesis and the law of sines in the vector distribution area. Moreover, to ensure zero-current switching operations and reduce the switching losses, an optimal switching sequence is proposed and implemented. Furthermore, considering that the input filter resonance is easier to be inspired by the model predictive control, compared with conventional linear control strategies, an innovative active damping technique is proposed to suppress the input filter resonance. To assess the performance of the proposed method, simulation and experimental results are demonstrated, showing that the control system features both good steady-state and transient performance.

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