THREE-PHASE BRIDGE INVERTER FOR 9kW DOUBLY SALIENT PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR

The three-phase bridge inverter is used as the converter topology in the power controller for a 9 kW doubly salient permanent magnet （DSPM） motor. Compared with common three-phase bridge inverters, the proposed inverter works under more complicated conditions with different principles for special winding back EMFs, position signals of hall sensors, and the given mode of switches. The ideal steady driving principles of the inverter for the motor are given. The working state with asymmetric winding back EMFs, inaccurate position signals of hall sensors, and the changing input voltage is analyzed. Finally, experimental results vertify that the given anal ysis is correct.

A new three-phase 5-level current-source inverter

The new three-phase 5-level current-source inverter (CSI) proposed in this paper was developed by connecting three separate single-phase 5-level CSIs in series, and its operational principle was analyzed. There are two major problems existing in current-source multilevel inverters, one is the complex PWM control method (2-logic to 3-logic conversion), and the other is the problem of current-unbalance between different levels. A simple current-balance control method via DC current feedback is applied in each single-phase 5-level CSI cell to implement the current-balance control between different levels. And to reduce the output current harmonics, POD PWM control technique was used. Simulation and experimental results showed that this new three-phase 5-level CSI topology operates correctly.

Control strategy of LCL-type three-phase photovoltaic grid connected inverter

The grid-connected inverter with LCL filter has the ability of easily attenuating high-frequency current harmonics. However, its suppression effect on the background harmonics in grid voltage is limited. A control strategy is presented, which is composed of an inner loop of capacitor current feedforward, an outer loop of grid-current feedforward and feedforward of grid voltage. The limitations and steps of parameters design for LCL filter are analyzed. Meanwhile, the capacitor current loop is employed to damp the resonant peak caused by the LCL filter and enhance the stability. The properties of different controllers are analyzed and compared, thereinto quasi-proportional-rasonant (PR) controller realizes the control with zero steady-state error of AC variables in static coordinates. In order to suppress the current distortion effected by the background harmonics in grid voltage, the feed-forward function is calculated for the grid-connected inverter with an LCL filter. After simplifying the block diagram, a full-feedforward control strategy for grid voltage is proposed. Theoretical analysis and Matlab/Simulink simulation results show that the proposed method has the advantages of high steady accuracy, fast dynamic response and strong robustness.

Coordinated Control for Harmonic Mitigation of Parallel Voltage-source Inverters

The increasing use of power electronic devices can deteriorate the power quality by introducing voltage and current harmonics.In islanded microgrids,the presence of nonlinear loads can distort the point of common coupling(PCC)voltage,while the dead-time effect can also bring additional circulating current harmonics among parallel inverters.To simultaneously attenuate the PCC voltage harmonics and suppress the dead-time induced circulating current harmonics,this paper proposes a coordinated control strategy for harmonic mitigation of parallel inverters.The proposed control strategy allows inverter impedances to be properly reshaped at selective harmonic frequencies.As a consequence,the PCC voltage harmonics are filtered by the inverter operating in the harmonic compensation mode(HCM),whereas the dead-time induced circulating current harmonics are suppressed by the inverter operating in the harmonic rejection mode(HRM).Experimental results from an islanded microgrid prototype with two parallel inverters are provided to validate the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.

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.

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.

The improved PAC method for a three-phase PWM grid-connected inverter

In this paper, a vector regulating principle of the phase and amplitude control PAC method for three-phase grid-connected inverters is presented.To solve the problem of heavy inrush current and slow dynamic response when system starts up, the starting voltage prediction control and the current feed-forward control are proposed and used, which improve the dynamic performance of the system in the PAC.The experimental results carried out on a three-phase grid-connected inverter proved the validity of the proposed method.

Decoupling Control Strategy for Single Phase SPWM Parallel Inverters

A deconpling control strategy of inverter parallel system is proposed based on the equivalent output impedance of single phase voltage source SPWM （sinusoidal pulse width modulation） inverter. The active power and reactive power are calculated in terms of output voltage and current of the inverter, and sent to the other inverters in the parallel system via controller area network （CAN） bus. By calculating and decoupling the circumfluence of the active power and reactive power, the inverters can share load current via the regulation of the reference-signal phase and amplitude. Experimental results of an 110V/2kVA inverter parallel system show the feasibility of the decoupling control strategy.

Finite Set-Model Predictive Current Control of Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverter for RES （Renewable Energy Systems） Applications

This paper focuses on a combination of three-phase VSI （voltage source inverter） with a predictive current control to provide an optimized system for three-phase inverters that control the load current. A FS-MPC （finite set-model predictive control） strategy for a three-phase VSI for RES （renewable energy systems） applications is implemented. The renewable energy systems model is used in this paper to investigate the system performance when power is supplied to resistive-inductive load. With three different cases, the evaluation of the system is done. Firstly, the robustness of control strategy under variable DC-Link is done in terms of the THD （total harmonic distortion）. Secondly, with one prediction step, the system performance is tested using different sampling time, and lastly, the dynamic response of the system with step change in the amplitude of the reference is investigated. The simulations and result analyses are carried out using Matlab/Simulink to test the effectiveness and robustness of FS-MPC for two-level VSI with AC filter for resistive-inductive load supplied by a renewable energy system.

DC LOOP-CURRENT DETECTING AND RESTRAINING METHODS FOR PARALLEL INVERTER SYSTEM

DC component is contained in inverter output voltage due to many reasons such as the zero-point deviation of operational amplifiers and the differences between power switching transistors′ characteristics. For the parallel inverter system without output isolation transformers, the difference of DC components of the output voltage can cause large DC loop-current among modular inverters. Aiming at this problem, this paper studies several DC loop-current detecting and restraining methods. By digital adjustment with high precision on the DC components of reference sine wave, the DC components of inverter′s output voltage can be adjusted to restrain DC loop-current. Experimental results prove that the DC loop-current detecting and restraining methods have a good performance.

Inhibition characteristics of circulating current in parallel inverter driving system of mine hoist

This research investigated the outputting circulation current inhibition characteristic which are controlled by the instantaneous feedback voltage in inverter parallel driving of the mine hoist. We established a transfer function of the parallel inverters controlled by the close-loop adjustment of instantaneous voltage feedback. The influence of the parameters of the close-loop feedback circuit to the inhibition effects to the outputting circulation current is observed. After analyzing the circulating current inhibition characteristics, the proportion integration （PI） controller is introduced into the close-loop adjustment by instantaneous voltage feedback. The characteristics equation is gained to determine the PI parameters by drawing the Bode plots. The inhibition effects of the proposed controller are examined by the established simulation model of parallel inverter system. The harmonic distortion rate at the outputting voltage frequency value of 4, 10, 20, 41 and 50 Hz, are all lower than 2.32 % by the instantaneous outputting voltage feedback.

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.

Common Mode EMI Reduction through PWM Methods for Three-Phase Motor Controller

Pulse-width sequences are identified as the determining factor for common-mode(CM)voltage,which together with CM path generate CM current.This paper introduces a series of pulse-width modulation(PWM)methods,which are focusing on reducing CM noise of three-phase inverters as motor controller.Firstly,theoretic analysis and PWM reduction methods of CM voltage for general three-phase two-level inverters are introduced.Analysis results indicate that the realization of CM noise reduction should take switching frequency and loop impedance into consideration together to avoid CM resonant phenomenon.The regular three-phase two-level inverter is incapable of eliminating CM voltage because of the limitation of topology.Then,optimal PWM methods applied to for advanced topologies can be utilized to eliminate the CM voltage theoretically.Two typical typologies presented in this paper are three-level inverters and paralleled inverters.Three-level inverters can achieve zero-CM output voltage by selecting zero-CM voltage vectors at the expense of power quality.However,for paralleled inverters,zero-CM PWM method is able to achieve zero CM voltage output,as well as the improved output current harmonics and voltage balancing.

Control of mutiple Power Inverters for More Electronics Power Systems:A Review

With the development and utilization of renewable energy,the scaling of microgrid composed of distributed generation systems and energy storing devices,e.g,photovoltaic(PV),wind power,micro gas turbine,fuel cell,are becoming much lager.Research on control of multi-inverter parallel is the focus as the key technique,which can improve the reliability of microgrids.The inverters in the microgrid operate in parallel,which not only facilitates the expansion of the microgrid but also improves the reliability of the operation of the microgrid system in off-grid mode.The key to the parallel operation of the inverter is to achieve even distribution of the load current.In this paper,a comprehensive review on the control strategies of parallel-operated inverters is presented.Also,the detailed analysis,comparison,and discussion on the existing parallel control strategies are investigated.

Research on Mixed Logic Dynamic Modeling and Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of Multi-Inverter Parallel System

Parallel connection of multiple inverters is an important means to solve the expansion,reserve and protection of distributed power generation,such as photovoltaics.In view of the shortcomings of traditional droop control methods such as weak anti-interference ability,low tracking accuracy of inverter output voltage and serious circulation phenomenon,a finite control set model predictive control(FCS-MPC)strategy of microgrid multiinverter parallel system based on Mixed Logical Dynamical(MLD)modeling is proposed.Firstly,the MLD modeling method is introduced logical variables,combining discrete events and continuous events to form an overall differential equation,which makes the modeling more accurate.Then a predictive controller is designed based on the model,and constraints are added to the objective function,which can not only solve the real-time changes of the control system by online optimization,but also effectively obtain a higher tracking accuracy of the inverter output voltage and lower total harmonic distortion rate(Total Harmonics Distortion,THD);and suppress the circulating current between the inverters,to obtain a good dynamic response.Finally,the simulation is carried out onMATLAB/Simulink to verify the correctness of the model and the rationality of the proposed strategy.This paper aims to provide guidance for the design and optimal control of multi-inverter parallel systems.

Microcontroller-Based Variable Speed Drive for Three-Phase Induction Motor in Cooling Applications

This paper presents an electronic VSD （variable speed drive） for three-phase IM （induction motor） using a microcontroller. The VSD is designed for cooling applications where the 1M is coupled to a cooling fan. The drive receives temperature feedback from objects to be cooled and output a corresponding frequency to the IM. A prototype of the VSD is constructed to control a 175 W, four pole, squirrel cage three-phase IM. The heart of the control circuit is a low-cost microchip＇s PICI6F777 microcontroller which is programmed using C language to generate variable frequency SPWM （sinusoidal pulse width modulation） switching signals. These switching signals are fed to an 1GBT inverter. The VSD constructed can be switched between two modes of speed control＂ automatic temperature-controlled mode and manual user-controlled mode. Cost savings using the prototype are demonstrated.

构网型与跟网型逆变器并联系统精确频域建模及简化稳定判据

构网型逆变器与跟网型逆变器并联系统被广泛应用于可再生能源分布式接入的孤岛交流微网中。构网型逆变器功率-频率下垂控制的功率环和跟网型逆变器的锁相环均会产生基波频率小信号动态,进而并联的功率环以及锁相环之间将存在较强的基波频率相互作用,严重影响系统稳定性。针对上述问题,首先,基于端口阻抗和频率-电流端口频域特性,文中构建了构网型与跟网型逆变器单机及其并联系统的精确小信号频域模型,其中包含了主电路动态、电压电流内环动态、功率环和锁相环频率动态及其互相作用动态。进而,基于该频域模型分析了频率动态的特性及其影响,并在典型工况条件下利用盖尔圆定理推导出了基于该并联系统回率矩阵主对角元的简化稳定判据。最后,仿真和实验验证了所提频域模型和简化稳定判据的准确性和有效性。

基于SVPWM的零序环流抑制算法

针对逆变器并联系统中的零序环流问题,提出一种基于空间矢量脉宽调制(SVPWM)的零序环流抑制算法。在引入虚拟阻抗后,动态调节SVPWM中零矢量的作用时间,达到环流抑制的目的。搭建逆变器并联系统的Simulink仿真模型,验证基于SVPWM的零序环流抑制算法。结果表明,在输出滤波电感不同的条件下,零序环流峰值从±4 A逐渐减小至0左右。

孤岛下基于虚拟振荡器控制的构网型并联逆变器电压控制策略

现有基于虚拟振荡器控制的构网型并联逆变器由于控制参数耦合,存在母线电压谐波含量高、受负载影响波动大的问题,降低了孤岛模式下的供电质量。因此,针对电压建立阶段和电压维持阶段的不同需求,通过优化虚拟振荡器参数提出了谐波抑制方法。基于逆变器输出特性,提出了调压方法。结合参数滚动优化方法将谐波抑制和调压关联,形成电压控制策略。此外,建立了基于虚拟振荡器控制的并联逆变器系统带阻感性负载的小信号状态空间模型。结果表明,在所提电压控制策略下,并联系统的母线电压总谐波畸变率能降低至1.13%,负载切换时母线电压能快速恢复稳定,在轻载、额定和重载3种工况下,系统状态矩阵的主导特征值均位于左半复平面内,系统是渐近稳定的。

Highly efficient three-phase grid-connected parallel inverter system

In this paper, a new three-phase grid-connected inverter system is proposed. The proposed system includes two inverters. The main inverter, which operates at a low switching frequency, transfers active power to the grid. The auxiliary inverter processes a very low power to compensate for the grid current ripple. Thus, no active power is processed by the auxiliary inverter. The goal is to produce a grid current with a low total harmonic distortion(THD) and to obtain the highest efficiency from the inverter system. The main inverter is controlled via a space-vector pulse-width modulation owing to its optimum switching pattern, and the auxiliary inverter is controlled via a hysteresis current-control technique owing to the technique's fast dynamic response. The proposed system is analyzed in terms of different DC-link voltage, switching frequency,and filter inductance values. The optimum system parameters are selected that provide a THD value of less than 5%.A prototype inverter system at a 10 kW output power has been implemented. The main inverter operates at a 3 kHz switching frequency, and the auxiliary inverter compensates for the grid-current ripple. In total, a THD of 4.33%and an efficiency of 97.86% are obtained using the proposed inverter system prototype.