A Comparison of Control Methods for Z-Source Inverter

In recent years, Z-source inverters (ZSI) have been proposed as an replacement power conversion concept which it has both voltage buck and boost abilities. In addition, ZSI doesn’t require dead-time to protection short circuit at two switches any of the same phase leg in the inverter bridge and to achieve optimal harmonic of current, voltage. This paper presents two different control methods (CM) for ZSI. The aim of this study to compare between two modulation methods, there are modi?ed space vector pulse width modulation method (MSVM) and the simple boost control (SBC) about the unique harmonic performance features, the total average and peak switching device power of the inverter system. In addition, this paper also analyzes about the ability exceed modulation index in linear region of two CM using MATLAB/Simulink.

A Comparative Study of Z-source Inverter and Enhanced Topologies

This paper does some theoretical analysis and simulation studies on the most common topologies of Z-source inverter.As we all know,the traditional Z-source inverter has some problems,such as the voltage of the capacitor which belongs to this topology is higher and there is a startup shock,which caused researchers proposed a variety of improved Z-source topologies to solve these problems.Some of these topologies can increase boost capacity,and some can reduce the capacitor voltage.However,these topologies can improve only part of the problems of the traditional Z-source inverter,which leads to that the users are hard to choose which topologies.Faced with this situation,eleven Z-source topologies are analyzed in terms of boost capacity,inductance start-up current,capacitance stress and economy in this paper.Finally,two kinds of promising topologies were gotten.

The Control Technology Research of the Z-source Three-phase Four-bridge Arm Inverter

Z-source inverter can boost the voltage of the DC-side, allow the two switches of the same bridge arm conducting at the same time and it has some other advantages. The zero-sequence current flows through the fourth leg of the three-phase four-leg inverter so the three-phase four-leg inverter can work with unbalanced load. This paper presents a Z-source three-phase four-leg inverter which combines a Z-source network with three-phase four-leg inverter. The circuit uses simple SPWM modulation technique and the fourth bridge arm uses fully compensated control method. The inverter can maintain a symmetrical output voltage when the proposed scheme under the unbalanced load.

A New Switching Scheme for Z-source Inverter to Minimize Ripples in the Z-source Elements

This paper presents a modification in pulse width modulation （PWM） scheme with unequal shoot-through distribution for the Z-source inverter （ZSI） which can minimize ripples in the current through the Z-source inductors as well as the voltage across the Z-source capacitors. For the same system parameters, the proposed control technique provides better voltage boost across the Z-source capacitor, DC-link, and also the AC output voltage than the traditional PWM. The ripples in the Z-network elements are found to be reduced by 75 % in the proposed modulation scheme with optimum harmonic profile in the AC output. Since the Zqnetwork requirement will be based on the ripple profile of the elements, the Z-network requirements can be greatly reduced. The effectiveness of the proposed modulation scheme has been simulated in Matlab/Simulink software and the results are validated by the experiment in the laboratory.

A Review on Industrial Applications of Z-Source Inverter

Nowadays, Z-source inverters (ZSI) are one of the most emerging topologies in field of power electronics. This paper deals with brief review of Z-source inverter, comprehensive study of its various topologies and significance of ZSI in modern industry. Different PWM techniques are used to obtain wider modulation range and easier real time implementation. This paper provides a systematic reference for future scientists for further development and advancement of ZSI.

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.

Ride through Strategy for a Three-Level Dual Z-Source Inverter Using TRIAC

A new ride through strategy is introduced in a three-level dual Z-source inverter, for isolation under semiconductor switching failure condition. Here the output will have no significant decrease in the amplitude and quality. Instead of diodes, the triacs are added to the inverter source ends, as it can perform a bidirectional power transfer also it can operate well in both low and high voltage operating conditions. The faulted part can be isolated by simply altering the firing pulses for turning on/off the triacs using the carrier based SPWM technique and resulting in a boosting output with zero common mode voltage. Consequently, it forms a common floating point or null point with a zero common mode voltage. It is experimentally verified by using MATLAB, and digital oscilloscope.

Control of Z-Source Inverter Connected to a Single-Phase AC Utility System

This paper presents a single-phase Z-source inverter as a power conditioning system for a single phase utility connected system. Z-source inverter is a single-stage topology that has buck-boost feature, which is possible because of additional shoot through state introduced in zero state of the conventional inverter pulse width modulation and provides desired output AC voltage. Small distributed generation （DG） system with alternate energy sources requires power conditioning units with low cost, high efficiency and tolerance to wide range of input voltage variation and has to perform various functions such as dc-ac conversion, system control and achieve power quality norms. To meet some of these requirements a two-loop control strategy for ac side control with grid current feedback with PI control and inner filter capacitor current feedback with proportional control and on dc side PID control for Z-source capacitor voltage regulation are employed, which gives good transient response also suppress load and source disturbances effectively. Theoretical analysis of proposed scheme is established and then simulation results are presented to validate proposed control strategy.

Z源逆变器光伏并网系统杂散电感的影响

在Z源逆变器的光伏发电系统中,系统由直通状态到非直通状态转换时母线会产生寄生电压,增加了并网电能的谐波含量,严重影响了并网电能质量,同时增加了主回路损耗,降低了系统效率。针对此现象,在考虑杂散参数的基础上建立了Z源逆变器的等效模型。通过该模型的电路方程分析了母线寄生电压的产生机理及各杂散参数对母线寄生电压的影响规律,在此基础上,设计了一种母线寄生电压抑制电路。将其应用于1台基于Z源逆变器的光伏发电系统上,能够有效抑制Z源逆变器母线寄生电压,说明该方案具有可行性。