Digital control of pulsed gas metal arc welding inverter using TMS320LF2407A

A digital control of pulsed gas metal arc welding inverter was proposed. A control system consisting of analogue parts was replaced with a new digital control implemented in a TMS320LF2407A DSP chip. The design and constructional features of the whole digital control were presented. The resources of the DSP chip were efficiently utilized and the circuits are very concise, which can enhance the stability and reliability of welding inverter. Experimental results demonstrate that the developed digital control has the ability to accomplish the excellent pulsed gas metal arc welding process and the merits of the developed digital control are stable welding process, little spatter and perfect weld appearance.

INTELLIGENT CONTROL SYSTEM OF PULSED MAG WELDING INVERTER BASED ON DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

A fuzzy logic intelligent control system of pulsed MAG welding inverter based on digital signal processor （DSP） is proposed to obtain the consistency of arc length in pulsed MAG welding. The proposed control system combines the merits of intelligent control with DSP digital control. The fuzzy logic intelligent control system designed is a typical two-input-single-output structure, and regards the error and the change in error of peak arc voltage as two inputs and the background time as single output. The fuzzy logic intelligent control system is realized in a look-up table （LUT） method by using MATLAB based fuzzy logic toolbox, and the implement of LUT method based on DSP is also discussed. The pulsed MAG welding experimental results demonstrate that the developed fuzzy logic intelligent control system based on DSP has strong arc length controlling ability to accomplish the stable pulsed MAG welding process and controls pulsed MAG welding inverter digitally and intelligently.

A digital controlled alternating electromagnetic stirring generator based on dual inverter structure

A digital controlled alternating electromagnetic stirring generator is proposed in this paper. The main circuit of the generator makes use of dual inverter structure among which the former inverter uses full bridge zero voltage switching topology and the latter inverter uses full bridge inverter circuit. To improve the dynamic response performance, the inverting frequency of the former inverter is as high us 100 kHz. The Cortex-M3 kernel based ARM microcontroller LM3S818 is adopted as the cybernetics core of the digital control system to achieve accurate, stable and flexible control of the generator. All the PWM signals for the former and latter inverters are generated by the LM3S818 directly. The constant current characteristic of the former inverter is obtained through current close-loop feedback control, and can ensure the operation safety when the output current waveform is at zero crossing point. Both simulation and experiment results show that the proposed generator is with such advantages as wide soft-switching range, perfect control accuracy and flexible waveform modulation, and can fulfill the requirements of electromagnetic stirring process.

Digital close loop control system for current-programmed mode arc welding inverter

A small-signal model of current programmed mode pulse width modulation converter including the equivalent sampling effect is introduced and analyzed. In this model, an addition pole is brought out by the sampling effect in the current loop gain, and it affects dynamic bandwidth and stability of the inner current loop. By selecting the appropriate stability parameter which determines the additional pole and describes the degree of peaking in closed loop transfer function, a control model of current programmed full bridge arc welding inverter with maximum frequency bandwidth and stability can be obtained. Small and large amplitude pulse current outputs are employed in simulations and experiments and results validate the design method.

Research on a 50 kW digital inverter type plasma cutting power supply

To improve energy transfer efficiency and quality controllability of plasma cutting process of thick plate, a 50 kW digital inverter type plasma cutting power supply is developed. The power supply main circuit is composed of two similar power electronic building blocks, using full-bridge high frequency inverter topology to achieve efficient energy transformation. To realize accurate digital control of the plasma cutting power supply and cooperative work of the two power electronic building blocks, the Cortex-M4 type ARM microprocessor-TM4C123GH6PGE is used as the cybernetic core of the control system. To improve the response performance and reliability of the power system, close-loop control and peak current feedback control modes are adopted. In the end, the experimental study of the performance testing and cutting of the developed prototype is carried out. The results indicate that the design is rational and feasible, and the developed high power plnsma cutting power supply works reliably with excellent performance.

The Research of Three-phase Boost/Buck-boost DC-AC Inverter

This paper presents a new inverter based on three-phase Boost/Buck-boost single-stage inverter. The basic configuration of the new topology and their fundamental principle are firstly introduced, the method of design double-loop controller and sliding mode controller are clarified, analyzed and compared in the following. Finally the validity and feasibility of the new topology are tested by simulation. The results indicate that regulation of the voltage transfer ratio and output frequency can be realized optionally by the new converter, furthermore the harmonic distortion of waveform is low. So the inherent drawback of low voltage transfer ratio of traditional converter is effectively settled. This study may provide inspiration for further engineering application.

Solar Energy System with Digital Controller for Grid Connected Systems

The solar photovoltaic （PV） module output voltage changes according to the variation of light intensity and temperature. This paper presents the implementation of an automatic digital controller of a DC-DC boost converter without batteries for a solar cell module by using a peripheral interface controller, which forms a closed loop, to control the ON-OFF period of the switching pulse. The output of DC-DC converter is maintained by automatically increasing or decreasing the pulse width. To produce the pulse width modulation （PWM）, the microcontroller is programmed according to the required duty cycle for the power switch. The PWM ON period is increased with the decrease in the PV voltage and vice-versa. The input voltage to the inverter is maintained constantly and is converted into an AC signal by using the metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor （MOSFET） H-bridge operated in the sinusoidal pulse width modulation mode by using a PIC （peripheral interface controller） microcontroller. The generated AC signal can be connected to the AC grid or to the AC load. The simulated results by using Proteus 8 and hardware implemented results verify the effectiveness of the proposed controller.

Robust Dichotomy Solution-Based Model Predictive Control for the Grid-Connected Inverters with Disturbance Observer

This paper proposes a robust dichotomy-based model predictive control(DS-MPC)with a fixed switching frequency for the grid-connected inverter(GCI).The proposed fast dichotomy algorithm can select and deduce the optimal voltage vector dynamically through the space vector plane.Therefore,the proposed DS-MPC strategy could ensure dynamic performance and steady-state performance as well.Also,the current control robustness can be improved through DS-MPC with disturbance observer(DO)based on the extended Kalman filter(EKF).The novelty of this control is that the current control with fast dynamic response can be realized in the weak grid,even if the grid voltages are greatly distorted.Simulation and hardware experiments on the weak grid validate the effectiveness of the proposed DS-MPC with the EKF observer approach.

Dual-loop Control Strategy for Grid-connected Inverter with LCL Filter

As to the concrete topology of three-phase LCL type grid-connected inverter with damping resistance, mathematical model was deduced in detail, using method of equivalent transformation to the structure diagram, damping resistance was virtualized, mathematical model under the DQ frame that can realize decoupling control was established, a dual-loop control strategy for grid-connected inverter with LCL filter was proposed, the system stability was analyzed and the design method of controller was given. The proposed method overcame the flaws of loss increase, efficiency reduce and cost increase which were caused by damping resistance in LCL type grid-connected inverter, the system efficiency and power supply quality of the output were improved. Feasibility and effectiveness of the new method were validated by simulation and experimental results.

Research on a New Control Strategy of Three Phase Inverter for Unbalanced Loads

One of the very important functions of three-phase inverter is to maintain the symmetric three-phase output voltage when the three-phase loads are unbalanced. Although the traditional symmetrical component decomposing and superimpose theory can keep the voltage balance through compensating the positive-, negative- and zero-sequence components of the output voltage of inverter, however, this method is time-consuming and not suitable for control. Aiming at high power medium frequency inverter source, a P+Resonant (Proportion and Resonant) controller which ensured a balanced three phase output voltage under unbalanced load is proposed in this paper. The regulator was proved to be applicable to both three-phase three-wire system and three-phase four-wire system and developed two methods of realization. The simulation results verified that this method can suppressed effectively the output voltage distorted caused by the unbalanced load and attained a high quality voltage waveforms.

Practical Implementation of Embedded Controlled Reduced Switch Z-Source Inverter-Fed Induction Motor Drive

A cost-effective component minimized embedded controlled Z-source inverter for induction motor drive is presented. The proposed topology combines the advantages of a traditional four-switch three-phase inverter with the advantages of the z impedance network (two inductors in series and two X connected capacitors). This new topology, besides the self-boost property, has low switch count and it can operate as a buck-boost inverter. As a result, the new embedded controlled reduced switch Z-source inverter system provides ride through capability during voltage sags, reduces line harmonics, improves power factor, reliability and extends output voltage range. Analysis, simulation and experiment result will be presented to demonstrate these new features.

弱电网下考虑数字控制延时的LCL并网逆变器改进WAC控制策略

传统加权平均电流(WAC)控制方法因控制延时产生反向谐振峰而失去环路降阶特性,导致系统在弱电网下具有极大的失稳风险。文中首先分析了控制延时与弱电网共同影响下,传统WAC失去降阶特性导致系统失稳的问题,不再从环路降阶的角度而是在等效阻抗模型的基础上对系统输出阻抗进行失稳分析;然后在电压比例前馈的基础上,从增强谐波抗扰能力及稳定性入手,提出基于多二阶滤波器的电压前馈控制策略,对系统输出阻抗进行重塑,进而提升等效输出阻抗在中低频段的相位裕度,增强系统对电网阻抗宽范围变化的适应性。仿真及实验结果表明,该策略对弱电网阻抗宽范围变化具有较强的适应性,能够输出优良品质的入网电流。

A Sliding Mode Controller Based on Robust Model Reference Adaptive Proportional-integral Control for Stand-alone Three-phase Inverter

This paper proposes a sliding mode controller based on robust model reference adaptive proportional-integral(RMRA-PI)control for a stand-alone voltage source inverter(SA-VSI).The proposed controller has two control loops where the coefficients of PI controller are regulated by the adaptive sliding law.This method is used to regulate the output voltage of the inverter under different load conditions and uncertainty,and adapts the output to the reference model to reduce the total harmonic distortion(THD).In this paper,the stability of the proposed controller is proven by using Lyapunov's theory and Barbalet’s lemma.The proposed controller performs well in voltage regulation such as low THD under sudden load change and uncertainty.Also,the results of the proposed controller are compared with PI controller to show the effectiveness of the presented control system.

提高LCL型并网逆变器鲁棒性的延时补偿策略

在LCL型并网逆变器中,数字控制延迟会影响传统电容电流反馈有源阻尼(CCFAD)的有效阻尼区间,LCL滤波器的谐振频率必须低于系统采样频率的1/6,否则虚拟阻抗对应的虚拟电阻为负值,影响系统的稳定性。针对此问题,提出了一种扩展CCFAD的有效阻尼区间的控制策略,在一阶相位超前补偿器的基础上加入积分环节,理论分析证明了所提控制策略可以将虚拟电阻呈正阻尼特性的区域扩展到(0,0.35fs),进一步扩大了有效阻尼区间。同时,提出了一套参数设计方法,根据稳定裕度约束条件得到补偿器参数的可取值范围。最后通过仿真和实验表明,在弱电网下该控制策略相比传统CCFAD控制策略具有更好的鲁棒性,验证了所提控制策略的正确性和有效性。

一种提高数字控制LCL型并网逆变器对电网阻抗鲁棒性的补偿策略

与模拟控制相比,采用数字控制的LCL型并网逆变器会引入控制延迟,在电网阻抗变化较大的弱电网中,严重降低了系统的稳定性。为了提高数字控制的LCL型并网逆变器对电网阻抗变化的鲁棒性,提出一种比例-相位滞后的补偿策略。首先,在考虑控制延时的基础上,对电网阻抗宽变化范围内的系统进行稳定性分析;然后基于Nyquist稳定性判据识别稳定区域,并合理设计比例和相位滞后补偿器的参数,使改进后的系统在电网阻抗宽变化范围时仍能够稳定运行。最后,仿真与半实物实验结果验证了所提方法的可行性和有效性。

LCL型并网逆变器新型电容电压有源阻尼策略

在弱电网条件下,数字控制延时会导致虚拟阻抗呈现负阻性,无法起到阻尼效果,因此并网逆变器在电网阻抗变化情况下不能稳定运行,鲁棒性受到严重威胁。针对上述问题,提出一种双线性正反馈有源阻尼策略,以扩大系统的有效阻尼区。为了节省传感器成本,将其优化为电容电压正反馈有源阻尼策略,在电容电压两端添加合适的正反馈阻尼环节,使得系统的有效阻尼区扩大为(0,0.477f3)。分析结果表明该策略使得并网逆变器在弱电网条件下始终具有良好的鲁棒性,即使谐振频率等于1/6采样频率时,系统也具有较好的稳定性。最后,以三相LCL型并网逆变器为例进行实验验证,实验结果验证了该策略的正确性。

抑制谐波谐振的并网逆变器机侧电流反馈的CVFAD设计方法

LCL型并网逆变器机侧电流反馈控制较并网电流反馈控制具有更高的稳定性。但受数字控制延时的影响,系统的稳定性取决于谐振频率与采样频率的比值。且谐振频率附近存在一个谐波放大频域,在弱电网工况下易引发谐波谐振现象。而传统机侧电流反馈的双环控制方法受带宽限制,无法达到理想的稳定分界频率。针对该问题,提出一种电容电压有源阻尼的新型控制方法。该方法采用电容电压反馈内环提升系统阻尼效果,通过附加电容电压反馈回路使得系统开环零点重新配置,达到消除反向谐振峰的目的。理论分析表明,所提方法拓宽了系统稳定区间,不仅消除了谐波放大频域,且在电网阻抗宽范围变化时,系统始终具有较高的鲁棒性和控制性能。最后,通过仿真和实验验证了理论分析的正确性和所提方法的有效性。

弱电网下光伏并网逆变器的数字H_(∞)鲁棒控制器设计

针对弱电网下光伏并网逆变器可能发生的失稳现象,提出一种光伏并网逆变器的数字H_(∞)鲁棒控制器设计方法。首先建立传统控制策略下光伏并网逆变器的控制模型,并分析其在弱电网条件下的稳定性。为了提高LCL型光伏并网逆变器对电网阻抗变化的鲁棒性,考虑数字控制延时的影响,通过建立离散域下光伏并网逆变器的标准H_(∞)控制模型,并设计加权函数,求得光伏并网逆变器的数字H_(∞)控制器。与传统的双闭环控制策略相比,理论分析与仿真和实验结果均表明,所设计的数字H_(∞)控制器可显著增强弱电网条件下光伏并网逆变器的稳定性。

三相LCL型并网逆变器双电流环控制器设计

并网逆变器在当前电网中具有举足轻重的地位。本文针对三相LCL型并网逆变器进行了研究,建立了其数学模型,给出了其双电流环控制器的设计方法,并针对于常规双电流环控制稳定裕量低的弊端,提出了一种改进型双电流环控制策略。最后,进行了仿真验证,分析表明,在较为理想的模型下,两种双电流环控制策略均具备较为优秀的控制效果,但在非理想模型下,所提改进型控制策略具备更大的稳定裕量,更适合在实际数字控制系统中应用。