Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'NPC three level converters'

L’intégration croissante de la Génération Distribuée basée sur des sources d’énergies renouvelables présente de nouveaux défis pour le réseau électrique centralisé actuel. Le micro-réseau est une des alternatives envisagées afin d’augmenter le taux de pénétration d’énergie renouvelable et d’améliorer la qualité de l’énergie. La stabilité d’un micro-réseau est fortement sensible aux variations de puissance venant des sources d’énergie ou des charges. Dans ce contexte, un système de stockage d’énergie joue un rôle essentiel et doit satisfaire deux conditions : disposer d’une capacité de stockage importante pour adapter la production à la demande et être capable de fournir rapidement une puissance instantanée suffisante pour pallier les problèmes de qualité d’énergie. L’objectif principal de cette thèse est de concevoir et valider expérimentalement un système de conversion de puissance et l’algorithme de contrôle associé pour la gestion du stockage dans un micro-réseau afin de satisfaire les deux conditions. Suite à l’analyse de différentes technologies de stockage, on peut conclure qu’il n’y a pas de système de stockage capable de satisfaire les conditions d’énergie et de puissance en même temps. Par conséquent, l’association d’un supercondensateur et d’une batterie Redox au Vanadium dans un Système de Stockage Hybride est utilisée pour satisfaire les conditions mentionnées. Le travail de recherche est axé sur la gestion du flux d’énergie et de puissance du Système de Stockage Hybride proposé à l’aide d’un système de conversion de puissance innovant et son algorithme de commande. Un convertisseur multi-niveaux 3LNPC a été choisi pour commander en même temps les deux systèmes de stockage, en raison de faibles pertes de puissance et de distorsions harmoniques réduites en comparaison avec d’autres topologies existantes. Un algorithme de commande capable d’exploiter les limites de fonctionnement du convertisseur sur toute sa plage de fonctionnement a été conçu afin de satisfaire de manière optimale les critères spécifiés. Le fonctionnement du système de conversion et la stratégie de commande proposée ont été validés d’abord en simulation et ensuite expérimentalement en utilisant le micro-réseau installé à l’ESTIA<br>The increasing penetration of Distributed Generation systems based on Renewable Energy Sources is introducing new challenges in the current centralised electric grid. The microgrid is one of the alternatives that is being analysed in order to increase the penetration level of renewable energy sources in electrical grids and improve the power quality. The microgrid stability is highly sensitive to power variations coming from the energy sources or loads. In this context, an energy storage system is essential and it must satisfy two criteria: to have a high storage capacity to adapt the generation to the demand and to be able to supply fast power variations to overcome the power quality problems that may arise. The main objective of this thesis has been to design a power conversion system and the associated control algorithm for a storage system management in order to satisfy the defined requirements, as well as to experimentally validate the proposed solution. After an analysis of different storage system technologies, it can be concluded that there is not any storage system capable of offering the energy and power requirements at the same time. Consequently, the association of a SuperCapacitor bank and a Vanadium Redox Battery is used to satisfy the mentioned requirements. This thesis has been focused on the power and energy flow management of the proposed Hybrid Energy Storage System through an innovative power conversion system and its control method. A Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped converter has been used to control at the same time the two storage systems, due to the reduced power losses and harmonic distortion compared to other existing topologies. A control algorithm that uses the operational limits of the converter in its entire operation range has been designed in order to allow selecting the best operation point according to the specified criteria. The operation of the power conversion system and the proposed control method have been first validated in simulations and then experimentally using the microgrid installed in ESTIA

The still increasing demand of electrical energy and the rising popularity of renewable energy sources in today's world are two important developments that necessitate the need for innovative solutions in the field of power electronics. Parallel operation of converters is one possible method in trying to bridge an increased current demand. The classical two-level converters, which are the standard in low voltage applications, are rarely adopted in medium and high voltage applications due to the voltage limits on power semiconductor devices. That is one reason for the growing popularity of multilevel converter topologies in medium and high-voltage applications. Although an increase in the number of voltage levels of a multilevel converter has its advantages, there are also challenges posed due to the increased number of switching devices. This has resulted in three-level converters being the most popular compared to converters of higher voltage levels. In this dissertation, the unified operation of parallel connected three-level converter units as a multilevel converter of higher voltage levels is proposed. The mathematical basis for operating parallel connected converter units as a single multilevel converter and the governing equations for such systems are derived. The analysis and the understanding of these equations are important for assessing practicality of the system and devising appropriate control structures. Parallel operation of converter units operating as multilevel converter have their own set of challenges, the two foremost being that of load-sharing and the possibility of circulating and cross currents. Developing solutions to address these challenges require a thorough understanding of how these manifest in the proposed system. Algorithms are then developed for tackling these issues. The control structures are designed and the developed algorithms are implemented. The operation of the system is verified experimentally<br>Die weiterhin steigende Nachfrage nach elektrischer Energie und die zunehmende Verwendung erneuerbarer Energiequellen in der heutigen Welt sind zwei wichtige Entwicklungen, die die Notwendigkeit innovativer Lösungen im Bereich der Leistungselektronik erfordern. Der Parallelbetrieb von Stromrichtern ist eine mögliche Methode, um einen erhöhten Strombedarf zu decken. Der klassische Zweipunkt-Spanungszwischenkreisstromrichter, der bei Niederspannungsanwendungen weit verbreitet ist, wird aufgrund der Spannungsgrenzen für Leistungshalbleiterbauelemente zunehmend weniger in Mittel- und Hochspannungsanwendungen eingesetzt. Die begrenzte Spannungsbelastbarkeit der Leistungshalbleiterbauelemente ist ein Grund für die wachsende Beliebtheit von Mehrpunkt-Stromrichtertopologien in Mittelund Hochspannungsanwendungen. Obwohl eine Erhöhung der Anzahl der Spannungsstufen eines Mehrpunkt-Stromrichters Vorteile hat, gibt es auch Herausforderungen und Nachteile aufgrund der erhöhten Anzahl von Leistungshalbleitern. Dies hat dazu geführt, dass der Dreipunkt-Stromrichter die verbreiteste Topologie im Vergleich zu anderen Stromrichtern mit einer höheren Anzahl von Spannungsstufen ist. In dieser Dissertation wird der Betrieb von parallel geschalteten Dreipunkt-Stromrichtereinheiten als ein Mehrpunkt-Stromrichter mit erhöhter Anzahl an Spannungsstufen vorgeschlagen. Die mathematische Basis für den Betrieb von parallel geschalteten Stromrichtereinheiten als ein Mehrpunkt-Stromrichter und die beschreibenden Gleichungen eines solchen Systems werden abgeleitet. Die Analyse und das Verständnis dieser Gleichungen sind wichtig für die Beurteilung der Praktikabilität des Systems und die Erarbeitung geeigneter Regelstrukturen. Der parallele Betrieb von Stromrichtereinheiten hat seine eigenen Herausforderungen, wobei die beiden wichtigsten die Lastverteilung und die Möglichkeit von Kreis- und Querströmen sind. Die Entwicklung von Lösungen zur Bewältigung dieser Herausforderungen erfordert ein gründliches Verständnis dafür, wie sich diese Phänomene in dem vorgeschlagenen System manifestieren. Algorithmen zur Lösung dieser Probleme werden anschlieend entwickelt. Die Regelstrukturen werden entworfen und die entworfenen Algorithmen implementiert. Die Funktionsweise des Systems wird experimentell überprüft

This thesis is dedicated to a comprehensive study of static series synchronous compensator (SSSC) systems utilizing cascaded-multilevel converters (CMCs). Among flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controllers, the SSSC has shown feasibility in terms of cost-effectiveness in a wide range of problem-solving abilities from transmission to distribution levels. Referring to the literature reviews, the CMC with separated DC capacitors is clearly the most feasible topology for use as a power converter in the SSSC applications. The control for the CMC-Based SSSC is complicated. The design of the complicated control strategy was begun with well-defined system transfer functions. The stability of the system was achieved by trial and error processes, which were time-consuming and ineffective. The goal of this thesis is to achieve a reliable controller design for the CMC-based SSSC. Major contributions are addressed as follows: 1) accurate models of the CMC for reactive power compensations in both ABC and DQ0 coordinates, and 2) an effective decoupling power control technique. To simplify the control system design, well-defined models of the CMC-Based SSSC in both ABC and DQ0 coordinates are proposed. The proposed models are for the CMC-Based SSSC focus on only three voltage levels but can be expanded for any number of voltage levels. The key system transfer functions are derived and used in the controller design process. To achieve independent power control capability, the control technique, called the decoupling power control used in the design for the CMC-Based STATCOM is applied. This control technique allows both the real and reactive power components to be independently controlled. With the combination of the decoupling power control and the cascaded PWM, a CMC with any number of voltage levels can be simply modeled as a three-level cascaded converter, which is the simplest topology to deal with. This thesis focuses on the detailed design process needed for a CMC-Based SSSC.<br>Master of Science

This thesis presents an electrical system analysis of a wave energy converter (WEC) for the objective of grid connection. To transfer the enormous amount of power from waves to the load centers, efficient power electronic systems are essential. This thesis includes the modeling of a buoy–translator dynamics and the modeling of a linear permanent magnet generator along with simulation and experimental validation. Diode bridge rectifiers are considered for rectification to avoid the complex linear generator control at the input side. To reduce the size and the cost of energy storage elements, DC voltage regulation is done using a DC/DC converter. To achieve smooth and high power, many WECs need to be connected to a common DC link. A neutral point clamped inverter is considered for the DC/AC conversion due to its advantages over conventional topologies. Various pulse width modulation schemes are tested for the inverter to choose the optimum PWM method. The harmonics in the inverter output voltage is derived numerically and compared with simulation and experiment to understand the effect of dead-time in the inverter operation. Depending on the load current drawn from the inverter, the voltages in the two input capacitors of a three-level neutral point clamped inverter deviates from equilibrium unless the neutral point is grounded. To avoid this voltage imbalance as well as to regulate the DC link voltage a dual output boost converter with pulse delay control is proposed. The modeling, simulation and experiments show an improvement in the compensation voltage using pulse delay control compared to the previously proposed methods in the literature. The synchronous current control and the grid connection of the three-level converter have been accomplished in the laboratory.  Finally, the three-level power converter system has been tested with a linear permanent magnet generator at Lysekil to analyze the controller requirements.

This thesis explains the theory and implementation of the Space Vector Pulse WidthModulation (SVPWM) using the graphical programming environment LabVIEW as itsbasis. All renewable energy sources are in need of multilevel power electronics inform of multilevel inverters. The mind behind the pulses created by the inverters isthe SVPWM. This modulation type uses a space vector, referred to as the referencevector, to locate and create the desired sinusoidal-shaped waveform. Using LabVIEWas the software makes it easy to read real-time output from the integrated circuit ofthe hardware (FPGA). The SVPWM shows good utilization of the DC-link voltage,low current ripple and is relatively easy to implement in the hardware, making itsuitable for any high-voltage, high-power application.

Over the past ten years, there has been increased use of electronic power processing in alternative, sustainable, and distributed energy sources, as well as energy storage systems, transportation systems, and the power grid. Three-phase voltage source converters (VSCs) have become the converter of choice in many ac medium- and high-power applications due to their many advantages, such as high efficiency and fast response. For transportation applications, high power density is the key design target, since increasing power density can reduce fuel consumption and increase the total system efficiency. While power electronics devices have greatly improved the efficiency, overall performance and power density of power converters, using power electronic devices also introduces EMI issues to the system, which means filters are inevitable in those systems, and they make up a significant portion of the total system size and cost. Thus, designing for high power density for both power converters and passive components, especially filters, becomes the key issue for three-phase converters. This dissertation explores two different approaches to reducing the EMI filter size. One approach focuses on the EMI filters itself, including using advanced EMI filter structures to improve filter performance and modifying the EMI filter design method to avoid overdesign. The second approach focuses on reducing the EMI noise generated from the converter using a three-level and/or interleaving topology and changing the modulation and control methods to reduce the noise source and reduce the weight and size of the filters. This dissertation is divided into five chapters. Chapter 1 describes the motivations and objectives of this research. After an examination of the surveyed results from the literature, the challenges in this research area are addressed. Chapter 2 studies system-level EMI modeling and EMI filter design methods for voltage source converters. Filter-design-oriented EMI modeling methods are proposed to predict the EMI noise analytically. Based on these models, filter design procedures are improved to avoid overdesign using in-circuit attenuation (ICA) of the filters. The noise propagation path impedance is taken into consideration as part of a detailed discussion of the interaction between EMI filters, and the key design constraints of inductor implementation are presented. Based on the modeling, design and implementation methods, the impact of the switching frequency on EMI filter weight design is also examined. A two-level dc-fed motor drive system is used as an example, but the modeling and design methods can also be applied to other power converter systems. Chapter 3 presents the impact of the interleaving technique on reducing the system passive weight. Taking into consideration the system propagation path impedance, small-angle interleaving is studied, and an analytical calculation method is proposed to minimize the inductor value for interleaved systems. The design and integration of interphase inductors are also analyzed, and the analysis and design methods are verified on a 2 kW interleaved two-level (2L) motor drive system. Chapter 4 studies noise reduction techniques in multi-level converters. Nearest three space vector (NTSV) modulation, common-mode reduction (CMR) modulation, and common-mode elimination (CME) modulation are studied and compared in terms of EMI performance, neutral point voltage balancing, and semiconductor losses. In order to reduce the impact of dead time on CME modulation, the two solutions of improving CME modulation and compensating dead time are proposed. To verify the validity of the proposed methods for high-power applications, a 100 kW dc-fed motor drive system with EMI filters for both the AC and DC sides is designed, implemented and tested. This topology gains benefits from both interleaving and multilevel topologies, which can reduce the noise and filter size significantly. The trade-offs of system passive component design are discussed, and a detailed implementation method and real system full-power test results are presented to verify the validity of this study in higher-power converter systems. Finally, Chapter 5 summarizes the contributions of this dissertation and discusses some potential improvements for future work.<br>Ph. D.

This thesis is mainly concerned with investigations into digital repetitive current control of two-level and interleaved utility connected PWM converters. The research is motivated by the relatively poor performance of classical (PI) controllers when the utility voltage harmonic distortion is high. This is due to the low gain, and poor disturbance rejection of the PI controller at the utility harmonic frequencies. Repetitive feedback controllers have the ability to track or reject periodic disturbances, such as utility harmonics, as they naturally have high gains at the utility voltage harmonic frequencies, assuming that these frequencies do not change. Repetitive controllers (RC) are known for being sensitive to variations in system parameters and disturbance frequency, which in practice renders them either ineffective or unstable. Another challenge arises from the memory requirements of RC in case of the absence of even harmonics, which can make its practical implementation difficult and expensive. In addition, another problem that has not been investigated extensively in the literature is that the effectiveness of RC is severely limited by the limited bandwidth of the plant (the utility connected converter and its filter). Theoretical analysis and simulation results presented in this thesis show that RC could not effectively reject disturbances at frequencies above the closed loop system bandwidth. The design of the converter's output filter bandwidth and the values of its components need to be selected carefully, to enable RC to be used effectively. The research in this thesis focuses on investigating the practical implementation and performance limits of two types of repetitive controllers (conventional and oddharmonics), used for current control of two-level utility connected converter with LCL output filter. The odd-harmonic repetitive controller halves the memory requirement and offers higher gains only at odd harmonic frequencies of interest. The overall control scheme consists of the traditional classical tracking controller with a dual loop feedback system and RC. The results indicate that the repetitive controller improves the steady state error and the total harmonic distortion of the output current, provided that the plant's bandwidth is sufficiently large. Finally, a repetitive controller for an interleaved utility connected converter has been designed and investigated in this study. The interleaved converter system has higher bandwidth than the two-level converter, which improves the effectiveness of RC. It provides good disturbance rejection compared to classical controllers which results in low output current THD. The RC was demonstrated to be robust despite uncertainty in utility impedance, while achieving a fast almost zero error convergence. The proposed RC has been experimentally implemented using a DSP and the results indicate that the quality of output current complies with international standards on harmonic limits and matches simulation results obtained from the Matlab/Simulink model of the system.

Power electronic converters are in the heart of modern renewable energy and motor drive systems. This Thesis focuses on the converter dc-link capacitor (bank), which is a costly component and a common source of failures. The Thesis is divided into two parts. The first part examines the voltage and current stress induced on dc-link capacitors by the three most common converter topologies: The conventional two-level converter, the Neutral-Point-Clamped (NPC) three-level converter, and the Cascaded H-Bridge (CHB) three-level converter. The expressions derived for the rms capacitor current and its harmonics can be used as a tool for capacitor sizing. The harmonic analysis is then extended to systems that incorporate multiple converters connected to a common dc-link capacitor. The effect of introducing a phase shift to the converter carrier waveforms is examined, showing that reductions in the order of 30 to 50% in the common capacitor rms current can be achieved using appropriate phase shifts. The second part tackles the dc-link capacitor balancing problem, also known as Neutral Point (NP) balancing problem of the three-level NPC converter. Initially, a circuit that halves the voltage stress caused by the NP voltage oscillations (ripple) on the switching devices the NPC converter is proposed. The circuit consists of low voltage rated components which offer the advantages of lower losses, volume and cost, as compared to other balancing circuits. Subsequently, the study focuses on modulation strategies for the NPC converter. Starting with Nearest-Vector (NV) strategies, it proves that the criterion of the direction of dc-link capacitor imbalance, which is commonly adopted by NV strategies for performing the task of capacitor balancing, poses a barrier in achieving minimum NP voltage ripple. A new criterion is proposed instead, together with an algorithm that incorporates it into existing NV strategies. For the interesting case of NPC converters operating as motor drives, the resulting reduction in the amplitude of NP voltage ripple ranges from 30 to 50%. The study finishes with an extension of the previous concept to create hybrid (combinations of NV and non NV) strategies for the NPC converter. Hybrid strategies are proposed that can eliminate NP voltage ripple, introducing lower switching losses and output voltage distortion as compared to other methods used for the same purpose. The proposed strategies perform equally well when the converter operates with non linear or imbalanced loads. All results are verified by extensive simulations using MATLAB-Simulink.

La present tesi doctoral estudia els inversors trifàsics multinivell del tipus denominat de díodes de fixació (diode-clamped converters). Aquests convertidors poden generar tres o més nivells de tensió a cada fase de sortida, i normalment s'apliquen a sistemes de gran potència ja que poden treballar amb tensions majors que els inversors clàssics. L'anàlisi es centra fonamentalment en la topologia de tres nivells, tot i que també es realitzen contribucions per a convertidors de més nivells. Els principals objectius són la proposta de nous algorismes de modulació vectorial PWM de processat ràpid, l'estudi i la compensació dels efectes dels desequilibris de les tensions dels condensadors del bus de continua, i l'anàlisi de llaços de control avançat.<br/>S'han desenvolupat diversos models que han permès obtenir resultats de simulació de les tècniques de modulació i control proposades. A més, gràcies a l'estada d'un any de l'autor al Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES) a Virginia Tech, USA, la tesi també inclou resultats experimentals que consoliden les conclusions i metodologies presentades. Les principals contribucions es resumeixen a continuació. <br/>Es presenta un nou algorisme de modulació vectorial PWM que aprofita simetries del diagrama vectorial per a reduir el temps de processat. S'analitzen i es quantifiquen les oscil·lacions de tensió de baixa freqüència que apareixen en el punt central dels condensadors del convertidor de tres nivells. Aquesta informació permet dimensionar els condensadors donades les especificacions d'una determinada aplicació.<br/>L'algorisme de modulació també s'aplica a convertidors de més nivells. Pel cas concret del convertidor de quatre nivells, es comprova l'existència de corrents continus en els punts mitjos dels condensadors que fan que els sistema sigui inestable. Es determinen gràficament les zones d'inestabilitat. <br/>Es presenta un nou i eficient algorisme de modulació vectorial feedforward en el convertidor de tres nivells que és capaç de generar tensions trifàsiques de sortida equilibrades, malgrat l'existència de desequilibris en les tensions dels condensadors.<br/>S'estudien els efectes negatius de càrregues lineals desequilibrades i càrregues no lineals en el control de les tensions dels condensadors. Es justifica que l'existència d'un quart harmònic en els corrents de càrrega pot inestabilitzar el sistema. És determina la màxima amplitud tolerable d'aquest harmònic.<br/>S'estudia la millora en l'equilibrat de les tensions d'una connexió de dos convertidors de tres nivells al mateix bus de continua (back-to-back connection). Un exemple d'aplicació pràctica és la conversió AC/DC/AC per a l'accionament de motors d'alterna treballant amb factor de potència unitari.<br/>Finalment s'aplica un controlador òptim al convertidor de tres nivells treballant com a rectificador elevador (boost). El llaç de control LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator) es simplifica donat que la tasca d'equilibrat de les tensions dels condensadors es dur a terme en el mateix modulador.

In this thesis, field oriented control of permanent magnet synchronous motors using three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter is studied. Permanent magnet synchronous motors are used in high performance drive applications. In this study, the permanent magnet synchronous motor is fed by three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter. For three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter different space vector modulation algorithms, which are reported in literature, are analyzed and compared via computer simulations. The voltage balance on dc-link capacitors is also analyzed and a software control method is implemented in conjunction with the space vector PWM modulation, utilized. Nonlinear effects such as dead-time, semiconductor voltage drop and delays in gate drive circuitries also present in neutral-point-clamped inverter. The effects of these nonlinearities are studied and a compensation method for these nonlinear effects is proposed. The theoretical results are supported with computer simulations and verified with experimental results.

The main focus of this thesis is on the power electronic converter system challenges associated with the grid integration of variable-renewable-energy (VRE) sources like wave, marine current, tidal, wind, solar etc. Wave energy conversion with grid integration is used as the key reference, considering its high energy potential to support the future clean energy requirements and due the availability of a test facility at Uppsala University. The emphasis is on the DC-link power conditioning and grid coupling of direct driven wave energy converters (DDWECs). The DDWEC reflects the random nature of its input energy to its output voltage wave shape. Thereby, it demands for intelligent power conversion techniques to facilitate the grid connection. One option is to improve and adapt an already existing, simple and reliable multilevel power converter technology, using smart control strategies. The proposed WECs to grid interconnection system consists of uncontrolled three-phase rectifiers, three-level boost converter(TLBC) or three-level buck-boost converter (TLBBC) and a three-level neutral point clamped (TLNPC) inverter. A new method for pulse delay control for the active balancing of DC-link capacitor voltages by using TLBC/TLBBC is presented. Duty-ratio and pulse delay control methods are combined for obtaining better voltage regulation at the DC-link and for achieving higher controllability range. The classic voltage balancing problem of the NPC inverter input, is solved efficiently using the above technique. A synchronous current compensator is used for the NPC inverter based grid coupling. Various results from both simulation and hardware testing show that the required power conditioning and power flow control can be obtained from the proposed multilevel multistage converter system. The entire control strategies are implemented in Xilinx Virtex 5 FPGA, inside National Instruments’ CompactRIO system using LabVIEW. A contour based dead-time harmonic analysis method for TLNPC and the possibilities of having various interconnection strategies of WEC-rectifier units to complement the power converter efforts for stabilizing the DC-link, are also presented. An advanced future AC2AC direct power converter system based on Modular multilevel converter (MMC) structure developed at Siemens AG is presented briefly to demonstrate the future trends in this area.

One of the requirements for the next generation of power supplies for distributed power systems (DPSs) is to achieve high power density with high efficiency. In the traditional front-end converter based on the two-stage approach for high-power three-phase DPSs, the DC-link voltage coming from the power factor correction (PFC) stage penalizes the second-stage DC/DC converter. This DC/DC converter not only has to meet the characteristics demanded by the load, but also must process energy with high efficiency, high reliability, high power density and low cost. To meet these requirements, approaches such as the series connection of converters and converters that reduce the voltage stress across the main devices have been proposed. In order to improve the characteristics of these solutions, this dissertation proposes high-efficiency, high-density DC/DC converters for high-power high-voltage applications. In the first part of the dissertation, a DC/DC converter based on a three-level structure and operated with pulse width modulation (PWM) phase-shift control is proposed. This new way to operate the three-level DC/DC converter allows soft-switching operation for the main devices. Zero-voltage switching (ZVS) and zero-voltage and zero-current switching (ZVZCS) soft-switching techniques are studied, analyzed and compared in order to improve the characteristics of the proposed converter. This results in a series of ZVS and ZVZCS three-level DC/DC converters for high-power high-voltage applications. In all cases, results from 6kW prototypes operating at 100 kHz are presented. In addition, with the ultimate goal of improving the power density of the DC/DC converter, a study of several resonant DC/DC converters that can operate at higher switching frequencies is presented. From this study, a three-element ZVS three-level resonant converter for applications with wide input voltage and load variations is proposed. Experimental results at 745 kHz obtained without penalizing the efficiency of the PWM approaches are presented. The second part of the dissertation proposes a quasi-integrated AC/DC three-phase converter that aims to reduce the complexity and cost of the traditional two-stage front-end converter. This converter improves the complexity/low-efficiency tradeoff characteristics evident in the two-stage approach and previous integrated converters. The principle of operation for the converter is analyzed and verified on a 3kW experimental prototype.<br>Ph. D.

In this thesis, the neutral point potential drift/fluctuation of the three-level neutral point clamped inverter is analyzed and a novel control algorithm, the two-parameter PWM method is proposed to confine the neutral point potential variation to a very small range. The two-parameter PWM method provides superior neutral point potential control performance even with small DC bus capacitors. The method is based on PWM pulse pattern modification and requires no additional hardware. Detailed analytical models of the neutral point current and potential as a function of the modulation parameters are established and the neutral point potential behavior is thoroughly investigated. Based on the study, the deficiency of the known methods is illustrated and the two-parameter PWM method is developed and its superior performance demonstrated. The performance of the two-parameter PWM method is verified by means of computer simulations utilizing both the per-PWM-cycle average model and the detailed model of the inverter. The results are supported by laboratory experiments involving both an R-L load and an induction motor drive.

Cette thèse vise à élaborer de nouvelles stratégies de commande basées sur la commande prédictive pour le système de génération d’énergie éolienne. La topologie des systèmes de production éolienne basées sur le Générateur Asynchrone à Double Alimentation (GADA) qui convient à des plateformes de génération dans la gamme de puissance de 1.5 à 6 MW est abordée. Du point de vue technologique, le convertisseur à trois niveaux et clampé par le neutre (3L-NPC) est considéré comme une bonne solution pour une puissance élevée en raison de ses avantages: capacité à réduire la distorsion harmonique de la tension de sortie et du courant, et augmentation de la capacité du convertisseur grâce à une tension réduite appliquée à chaque semi-conducteur de puissance. Une description détaillée de la commande prédictive à ensemble de commande fini (FCS-MPC) avec un horizon de prédiction de deux pas est présentée pour deux boucles de régulation: celle liée au convertisseur connecté au réseau et celle du convertisseur connecté au GADA. Le principe de la commande repose sur l’utilisation d’un modèle de prédiction permettant de prédire le comportement du système pour chaque état de commutation du convertisseur. La minimisation d’une fonction de coût appropriée prédéfinie permet d’obtenir la commutation optimale à appliquer au convertisseur. La thèse étudie premièrement les problèmes liées à la compensation du temps de calcul de la commande et au choix et aux pondérations de la fonction de coût. Ensuite, le problème de stabilité de la commande FCS-MPC est abordé en considérant une fonction de Lyapunov dans la minimisation de la fonction de coût. Finalement, une étude sur la compensation des effets des temps morts du convertisseur est présentée<br>This thesis aims to elaborate new control strategies based on Model Predictive control for wind energy generation system. We addressed the topology of doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) based wind generation systems which is suitable for generation platform power in the range in 1.5-6 MW. Furthermore, from the technological point of view, the three-level neutral-point clamped (3L-NPC) inverter configuration is considered a good solution for high power due to its advantages: capability to reduce the harmonic distortion of the output voltage and current, and increase the capacity of the converter thanks to a decreased voltage applied to each power semiconductor.In this thesis, we presented a detailed description of finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) with two step horizon for two control schemes: grid and DFIG connected 3L-NPC inverter. The principle of the proposed control scheme is to use system model to predict the behaviour of the system for every switching states of the inverter. Then, the optimal switching state that minimizes an appropriate predefined cost function is selected and applied directly to the inverter.The study of issues such as delay compensation, computational burden and selection of weighting factor are also addressed in this thesis. In addition, the stability problem of FCS-MPC is solved by considering the control Lyapunov function in the design procedure. The latter study is focused on the compensation of dead-time effect of power converter

Le travail de cette thèse apporte une contribution aux méthodes de réglage de la tension dans les réseaux électriques. Il s’agit de fournir au réseau la puissance active et surtout la puissance réactive nécessaire pour réguler la tension et aboutir à un système équilibré vue du côté source. Ces puissances sont extraites d’une source d’energie renouvelable : une attention particulière a été portée à l’énergie éolienne raccordée au réseau à travers la Machine Asynchrone à Double Alimentation (MADA) pilotée par des convertisseurs statiques. Le système de contrôle le plus répandu des éoliennes est basé principalement sur la technique d’extraction du maximum de puissance. Cependant, cette technique limite la mise en oeuvre deservices auxiliaires, telle que la participation des éoliennes au réglage de la tension dans le réseau électrique. Pour cela, une nouvelle méthode d’extraction du coefficient de puissance optimal, permettant d’améliorer la participation de la MADA à la régulation de la tension dans le réseau (compensation de la puissance réactive et du déséquilibre), a été développée. Le convertisseur multiniveaux à structure NPC (Neutral Point Clamped) raccordant l’énergie renouvelable au réseau a été étudié. La commande prédictive assurant simulatnément l’amélioration du facteur de puissance, l’équilibrage du réseau électrique et du bus continu du convertisseur NPC a été proposée. Ensuite, l’application de cette commande prédictive a été elargie en lui attribuant plusieurs objectifs : amélioration du facteur de puissance avec équilibrage du réseau, équilibrage du bus continu, minimisation des pertes par commutation et réduction de la tension de mode commun. La minimisation des pertes a été obtenue en proposant une nouvelle stratégie qui consiste à exploiter les datasheets constructeurs donnant l’évolution de l’énergie dissipée durant la commutation en fonction du courant. Ces courbes expérimentales ont été transformées en modèlesmathématiques implémentés dans la commande prédictive. Les résultats de simulation et expérimentaux sont présentés pour évaluer les performances de la méthode proposée<br>The work in this research thesis presents a contribution to voltage regulation in electrical networks. By considering adequate active and reactive powers injection into the grid, voltage control and load balancing are provided. These powers are generated from a grid connected renewable energy conversion system : a special attention was paid to the Wind Energy ConversionSystem (WECS) based on Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG).The typical control strategy for WECS is the maximum power coefficient tracking method. However, this method limits desirable ancillary power services, such as the participation of wind turbines in voltage regulation in the power grid. Therefore, a new method that derives the optimal power coefficient enhancing the participation of WTS in voltage regulation in the network (reactive and unbalanced power compensation), has been developed. The multilevel NPC (Neutral Point Clamped) converter, used for grid interface connection of renewable energy sources systems, has been studied. A predictive control method for the three-level NPC converter, capable of simultaneously compensating the problems of : DC link capacitors voltage balancing, load balancing and power factor correction in the power system, has been proposed. Then, the application of this predictive control was extended to simultaneously achieve multiple objectives: load balancing with power factor correction in the network, DC link capacitors voltage balancing, switching losses minimization and common mode voltage reduction. The switching losses minimization was obtained by proposing a new strategy which consists on exploiting the manufacturer datasheets that gives the evolution of the switching loss energy in function of the circulating current. The experimental curves of the datasheet are expressed in a mathematical model implemented in the predictive control. Simulation and experimental results are presented to evaluate the performance of the proposed method

Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-08T14:57:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 3511521 bytes, checksum: b6fc527d9dd12a95d8694d91fe94df32 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-05-13<br>Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES<br>This paper presents a technique of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) converters for single-phase three-level with diode clipping, which aims at balancing the tension in the bus capacitors. The technique consists of injecting a signal common mode voltage of the sinusoidal modulating signal width modulation conventional pulse-based Carrier, which introduces an element of DC current in the neutral bus capacitors, this voltage can be controlled, with the main objective to balance the voltage of the capacitor relative to the neutral point. The technique is presented a set of equations, in order to demonstrate how the injected voltage signal introduces a component DC current at the neutral point. To test the proposed strategy, the structure of the three-level converter with diode clipping was simulated with PSIM and mounted using a digital signal processor for generating the control signals of semiconductor devices. Simulations and experimental results that demonstrate the efficiency and quality of the PWM strategy are presented.<br>Este trabalho apresenta uma técnica de Modulação por Largura de Pulso (PWM) para conversores monofásicos de três níveis com diodo de grampeamento, que tem como objetivo o balanceamento da tensão no barramento de capacitores. A técnica consiste na injeção de um sinal de tensão de modo comum no sinal modulante senoidal, da modulação por largura de pulso convencional baseada em Portadora (Carrier Based Pulse Width Modulation), o qual introduz uma componente de corrente CC no ponto neutro do barramento de capacitores, podendo essa tensão ser controlada, com o objetivo principal de balancear a tensão dos capacitores em relação ao ponto neutro. A técnica é apresentada em um conjunto de equações, com a finalidade de demonstrar como o sinal de tensão injetado introduz uma componente de corrente CC no ponto neutro. Para testar a estratégia proposta, a estrutura do conversor de três níveis com diodos de grampeamento foi simulada com o PSIM e montada, utilizando um processador digital de sinais para geração dos sinais de comando dos dispositivos semicondutores. Resultados de simulações e experimentais que demonstram a eficiência e a qualidade da estratégia PWM são apresentados.

La presente tesis estudia, propone y realiza sus principales aportaciones en el campo del control para el convertidor CC/CA de tres niveles, sobre la topología denominada Neutral-Point-Clamped, aunque se puede extender a otras topologías y/o número de niveles. Se presenta una metodología de modelado que emplea funciones de conmutación de fase, el operador de promediado y la transformación D-Q, tal que los modelos obtenidos en el dominio D-Q contienen una información completa sobre la dinámica del sistema. La estrategia de conmutación se puede entender como una extensión de la estrategia PWM senoidal de dos a tres niveles. Esta estrategia es simple y no realiza el control de ninguna de las variables del sistema. En esta tesis, el controlador se encarga de regular todas las variables del sistema, incluido el equilibrio del bus de continua. Este es un enfoque diferente del convencional, donde el equilibrio del bus de continua se consigue mediante la elección adecuada de los estados redundantes del convertidor en la estrategia de conmutación, mientras que el resto de variables se regulan a través del controlador. Para la realización del controlador, se propone la técnica de control lineal multivariable LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator), complementada con la técnica de control no lineal adaptativo denominada programación de ganancia (Gain Scheduling). Se presenta, además, una metodología de cálculo del controlador. Este control es versátil, abierto y adaptable. En cualquier caso, el controlador se puede adaptar a las necesidades concretas de cada aplicación. El cálculo del controlador se realiza mediante simulación con MatLab-Simulink. Los modelos matemáticos que emplean las funciones de conmutación del convertidor son aquellos que ofrecen un mejor compromiso entre velocidad de simulación y precisión. Para validar el control propuesto, se ha diseñado y construido un equipo experimental donde el controlador se ha mostrado aplicable, útil y eficaz en la regulación de las distintas cargas y aplicaciones experimentadas, incluso con carga no lineal, bajo diferentes condiciones de trabajo y variables a controlar, tanto en régimen permanente como en procesos transitorios. La rapidez y calidad de la respuesta transitoria es comparable a la de otros sistemas de control publicados. Es especialmente interesante el excelente control conseguido del equilibrio del bus de continua. Además, la robustez del control permite cancelar el error estacionario aunque diferentes parámetros del sistema presenten desviaciones significativas respecto los valores esperados. El uso de la programación de ganancia junto con la técnica LQR se ha mostrado muy efectivo, puesto que permite realizar diferentes tipos de control. Se ha comprobado la congruencia entre simulaciones y resultados experimentales obtenidos, lo que valida los modelos de simulación empleados y el proceso de diseño del controlador mediante simulación.<br>This dissertation study, propose and carry out the main contributions in the field of three-level inverter control, using the topology Neutral-Point-Clamped, although results can be extended to other topologies and/or number of levels. A procedure for modelling is presented, based on line-switching functions, moving average operator and D-Q transformation. Then, the obtained models in D-Q frame contain complete information about system dynamics. Switching strategy is simple and can be considered as an extension of two-level sinusoidal PWM to three level. The system variables are not controlled by the switching strategy. In this work, all the system variables are controlled by the regulator, including DC-link balance. This control approach is different than the conventional one, where DC-link balance is achieved by means of a proper selection of redundant states in the switching strategy, and the other variables are controlled by the regulator. The regulator is based on the multivariable linear control technique LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator), in combination with the non-linear adaptive control technique Gain Scheduling. Moreover, a methodology for the calculation of the controller is presented. This controller is versatile, open and adaptable. However, the controller can be built depending on the concrete specifications of each application. The controller is calculated by means of simulation using MatLab-Simulink. The mathematical models based on the switching functions of the converter give the best trade-off between simulation speed and precision. In order to validate the proposed controller, an experimental prototype has been designed and implemented. Experimental results show that the controller is useful and effective for the regulation of different loads and applications, even with non-linear loads, different operation points and variables to control, in steady-state and transitory operation. Dynamic response speed and quality are similar to other control systems in the literature. The DC-link balance control achieved is specially interesting. Furthermore, steady-state error is cancelled due to the robustness of the controller, even though significant deviation of different system parameters are present. The use of Gain-Scheduling in combination with LQR is effective, allowing the calculation of regulators with different control strategies. Good agreement between simulations and experimental results has been found. This result validates simulation models and the design method for the controller, based on simulations.

La presente tesis estudia, propone y realiza sus principales aportaciones en el campo del control para el convertidor CC/CA de tres niveles, sobre la topología denominada Neutral-Point-Clamped, aunque se puede extender a otras topologías y/o número de niveles. Se presenta una metodología de modelado que emplea funciones de conmutación de fase, el operador de promediado y la transformación D-Q, tal que los modelos obtenidos en el dominio D-Q contienen una información completa sobre la dinámica del sistema. La estrategia de conmutación se puede entender como una extensión de la estrategia PWM senoidal de dos a tres niveles. Esta estrategia es simple y no realiza el control de ninguna de las variables del sistema. En esta tesis, el controlador se encarga de regular todas las variables del sistema, incluido el equilibrio del bus de continua. Este es un enfoque diferente del convencional, donde el equilibrio del bus de continua se consigue mediante la elección adecuada de los estados redundantes del convertidor en la estrategia de conmutación, mientras que el resto de variables se regulan a través del controlador. Para la realización del controlador, se propone la técnica de control lineal multivariable LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator), complementada con la técnica de control no lineal adaptativo denominada programación de ganancia (Gain Scheduling). Se presenta, además, una metodología de cálculo del controlador. Este control es versátil, abierto y adaptable. En cualquier caso, el controlador se puede adaptar a las necesidades concretas de cada aplicación. El cálculo del controlador se realiza mediante simulación con MatLab-Simulink. Los modelos matemáticos que emplean las funciones de conmutación del convertidor son aquellos que ofrecen un mejor compromiso entre velocidad de simulación y precisión. Para validar el control propuesto, se ha diseñado y construido un equipo experimental donde el controlador se ha mostrado aplicable, útil y eficaz en la regulación de las distintas cargas y aplicaciones experimentadas, incluso con carga no lineal, bajo diferentes condiciones de trabajo y variables a controlar, tanto en régimen permanente como en procesos transitorios. La rapidez y calidad de la respuesta transitoria es comparable a la de otros sistemas de control publicados. Es especialmente interesante el excelente control conseguido del equilibrio del bus de continua. Además, la robustez del control permite cancelar el error estacionario aunque diferentes parámetros del sistema presenten desviaciones significativas respecto los valores esperados. El uso de la programación de ganancia junto con la técnica LQR se ha mostrado muy efectivo, puesto que permite realizar diferentes tipos de control. Se ha comprobado la congruencia entre simulaciones y resultados experimentales obtenidos, lo que valida los modelos de simulación empleados y el proceso de diseño del controlador mediante simulación.<br>This dissertation study, propose and carry out the main contributions in the field of three-level inverter control, using the topology Neutral-Point-Clamped, although results can be extended to other topologies and/or number of levels. A procedure for modelling is presented, based on line-switching functions, moving average operator and D-Q transformation. Then, the obtained models in D-Q frame contain complete information about system dynamics. Switching strategy is simple and can be considered as an extension of two-level sinusoidal PWM to three level. The system variables are not controlled by the switching strategy. In this work, all the system variables are controlled by the regulator, including DC-link balance. This control approach is different than the conventional one, where DC-link balance is achieved by means of a proper selection of redundant states in the switching strategy, and the other variables are controlled by the regulator. The regulator is based on the multivariable linear control technique LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator), in combination with the non-linear adaptive control technique Gain Scheduling. Moreover, a methodology for the calculation of the controller is presented. This controller is versatile, open and adaptable. However, the controller can be built depending on the concrete specifications of each application. The controller is calculated by means of simulation using MatLab-Simulink. The mathematical models based on the switching functions of the converter give the best trade-off between simulation speed and precision. In order to validate the proposed controller, an experimental prototype has been designed and implemented. Experimental results show that the controller is useful and effective for the regulation of different loads and applications, even with non-linear loads, different operation points and variables to control, in steady-state and transitory operation. Dynamic response speed and quality are similar to other control systems in the literature. The DC-link balance control achieved is specially interesting. Furthermore, steady-state error is cancelled due to the robustness of the controller, even though significant deviation of different system parameters are present. The use of Gain-Scheduling in combination with LQR is effective, allowing the calculation of regulators with different control strategies. Good agreement between simulations and experimental results has been found. This result validates simulation models and the design method for the controller, based on simulations.

Les travaux de thèse s’inscrivent dans les problématiques des travaux de recherche de l’équipe thématique : Maitrise des Energies Renouvelables et systèmes de Stockage (MERS) du laboratoire GREAH-EA3220. Ils englobent le dimensionnement des éléments constitutifs du système et la gestion optimale de l’énergie électrique pour un système hybride (Diesel à vitesse variable, Eolien, PV et Batteries) dédié aux sites isolés. Les sources de production d'énergie alimentent des charges par le biais de convertisseurs multi-niveaux d’électronique de puissance. Le groupe électrogène comportant un moteur diesel à vitesse variable est considéré comme la principale source d’énergie utilisée pour contrôler la tension continue du point de couplage. Ce type de groupe électrogène est choisi pour optimiser la consommation du carburant. Il est sollicité pour délivrer une puissance électrique compatible avec le régime du moteur qui supporte mal les variations fréquentes et rapides. Les sources d’énergie renouvelables dont on cherche à augmenter la part d’énergie pour satisfaire la demande sont pilotées de manière à extraire instantanément le maximum de puissances disponible par les ressources (ensoleillement, vent). Celles-ci imposent ainsi leurs dynamiques et leurs intermittences au point de couplage. Le pack des batteries sert à compenser les fluctuations rapides de l’énergie provenant des sources d’énergie renouvelables par rapport à une évolution plus lente prise en charge par le groupe électrogène. La gestion des interactions au sein du système électrique hybride résultant est assurée au moyen de convertisseurs statiques multi-niveaux (AC / DC, DC / DC et DC / AC). Une approche de gestion d’énergie électrique fondée sur la répartition fréquentielle des perturbations induites au point de couplage par les sources renouvelables. Une plateforme expérimentale à échelle réduite (1/22) a été développée pour valider expérimentalement les approches théoriques et les simulations. Les résultats de simulations obtenus dans l’environnement logiciel Matlab/Simulink/SimPowerSystems et ceux issus du dispositif expérimental réalisé et piloté par dSPACE-1104 prouvent l’adéquation des méthodes de contrôle proposées<br>The thesis works are part of the research work of the thematic team: Mastery of Renewable Energies and Storage Systems (MERS) of the GREAH-EA3220 laboratory. They include the dimensioning of the constituent elements of the system and the optimal management of electrical energy for a hybrid system (Variable speed Diesel, Wind, PV and Batteries) dedicated to isolated sites. Power sources supply loads through multi-level converters of power electronics. The generator set with a variable speed diesel engine is considered to be the main source of energy used to control the DC voltage at the coupling point. This type of generator is chosen to optimize fuel consumption. It is used to deliver an electrical power compatible with the engine speed which does not tolerate frequent and rapid variations. Renewable energy sources whose share of energy is sought to meet demand are managed so as to instantly extract the maximum power available from resources (sunshine, wind). These thus impose their dynamics and their intermittences at the coupling point. The battery pack is used to compensate for rapid fluctuations in energy from renewable energy sources compared to a slower evolution supported by the generator. Interactions within the resulting hybrid electrical system are managed by means of multi-level static converters (AC / DC, DC / DC and DC / AC). An electrical energy management approach based on the frequency distribution of disturbances induced at the coupling point by renewable sources. An experimental platform on a reduced scale (1/22) has been developed to experimentally validate theoretical approaches and simulations. The results of simulations obtained in the Matlab / Simulink / SimPowerSystems software environment and those from the experimental device produced and piloted by dSPACE-1104 prove the adequacy of the proposed control methods

PhD Thesis in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specialization in Energy, submitted to the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra<br>Currently, wind energy conversion systems based on doubly-fed induction generators (DFIGs) are the most popular configuration in the wind energy market due to their advantages such as reduced converter cost, variable speed operation and control capability. On the other hand, multilevel converters have become an attractive alternative, especially in high-power wind turbines, as they are able to meet the increasing demand for higher power ratings in this type of application. Amongst the different multilevel converters topologies, three-level neutral-point-clamped (3LNPC) converters are highly popular. Although they have been extensively used in medium-voltage AC motor drives, the large number of switches and gate drivers used in this converter topology increases the probability of the occurrence of a fault. Therefore, the use of reliable real-time diagnostic systems is able to improve the availability of the power converter and of the drive system as a whole. In addition, inter-turn short-circuit (ITSC) faults in the stator and rotor windings of DFIGs are one of the most common types of faults reported in the literature. To avoid unscheduled downtimes and to minimize the maintenance costs associated with wind turbines, it is imperative to implement reliable diagnostic systems for the detection of this type of faults as well. Having this in mind, the main goals of this thesis are twofold: the diagnosis of faults in 3LNPC converters used in different applications and the diagnosis of faults in the stator and rotor windings of DFIGs used in wind energy conversion systems. Regarding the first goal, open-circuit (OC) faults in 3LNPC converters, used in induction motor (IM) drives and DFIG systems, were investigated. For the case of IM drives, three novel real-time diagnostic approaches for the detection and identification of power switch OC faults in 3LNPC inverters were developed. The first approach is based on the average current Park’s Vector (ACPV) and has the capability of pinpointing the exact location of the faulty IGBT. The second diagnostic approach has the ability to detect and identify multiple OC IGBT faults in 3LNPC inverters. This approach is based on the average values of the positive and negative parts of the output currents. The third diagnostic approach relies on the analysis of the pole voltages of the inverter and is able to detect and identify multiple OC faults in the IGBTs as well as OC fault in the clamp-diodes of 3LNPC inverters. The significant advantages of this new technique, which makes it superior to their counterparts reported in the literature, are the independence of the diagnostic process with regard to the operating conditions of the system and a fast diagnosis, both in steady-state and in transient conditions. With regard to DFIG systems, their performance under different semiconductor OC faults in the rotor-side converter was investigated and a diagnostic approach with the capability of detecting and locating OC faults in the IGBTs as well as in the clamp-diodes of the converter was developed. This diagnostic approach is similar to the third diagnostic method proposed for IM drives but constitutes a simplified version of it, with a smaller number of diagnostic variables. This approach provides very fast and reliable diagnostic results for all operating conditions of the DFIG system, including operation in the subsynchronous and supersynchronous regions. As for the second main goal of this thesis, ITSC faults in the stator and rotor windings of the DFIG were investigated and an approach towards the detection and quantification of these types of faults was introduced. The diagnostic approach proposed is based on the spectrum analysis of the stator instantaneous reactive power. In addition, for each type of fault, a severity factor was defined that indicates the extension of the fault. In order to conduct a detailed analysis of the DFIG system, a mathematical model of the DFIG, based on the modified winding function approach (MWFA), was developed and implemented in Matlab/Simulink environment. This model allows the introduction of ITSC faults in the stator and rotor windings of the DFIG and includes phenomena such as the effects of the linear rise of magnetomotive force (MMF) across the slots, stator and rotor slotting, and magnetic saturation. The diagnostic methods proposed for semiconductor faults and for DFIG windings faults can easily be integrated into the control system of the DFIG, thus increasing their availability and reducing its maintenance cost. They can easily be applied in real wind generation systems, having a high potential for commercialization and large scale production.<br>Atualmente, os sistemas de conversão de energia eólica baseados em máquinas de indução duplamente alimentadas (MIDAs) são a configuração mais popular no mercado da energia eólica devido às suas vantagens, tais como um custo reduzido do conversor de potência, capacidade de operação a uma velocidade variável e grande capacidade de controlo. Por outro lado, os conversores multinível tornaram-se uma alternativa atraente, especialmente em turbinas eólicas de grande potência, sendo capazes de atender à procura crescente de geradores com uma potência nominal cada vez maior neste tipo de aplicação. Entre as diferentes topologias de conversores multinível, os conversores de três níveis na configuração NPC (3LNPC) são bastante populares. Embora os conversores 3LNPC sejam amplamente utilizados em acionamentos elétricos baseados em motores de indução de média tensão, o número elevado de semicondutores de potência e circuitos de comando usados nesta topologia de conversor de potência aumenta a probabilidade de corrência de uma falha. Por conseguinte, o uso de sistemas de diagnóstico em tempo real fiáveis permite o aumento da disponibilidade do conversor de potência e do acionamento elétrico como um todo. Adicionalmente, os curtos-circuitos entre espiras nos enrolamentos do estator e do rotor da MIDA são um dos tipos mais comuns de falhas relatados na literatura publicada neste domínio. De modo a evitar paragens não programadas e a minimizar os custos de manutenção associados às turbinas eólicas, é imperativo implementar sistemas de diagnóstico fiáveis também para a deteção deste tipo de falhas. Tendo isto em mente, os objetivos desta tese são duais: (i) o diagnóstico de falhas em conversores 3LNPC usados em diferentes aplicações e (ii) o diagnóstico de falhas nos enrolamentos do estator e do rotor da MIDA, usada em sistemas de conversão de energia eólica. Relativamente ao primeiro objetivo, foram investigadas falhas de circuito aberto em conversores 3LNPC usados em acionamentos elétricos baseados no motor de indução trifásico (MIT) e em sistemas de conversão de energia eólica baseados na MIDA. Para o caso dos acionamentos baseados no MIT, foram desenvolvidas três novas estratégias de diagnóstico em tempo real para a deteção e identificação de falhas de circuito aberto em inversores 3LNPC. A primeira estratégia é baseada no Vetor de Park dos valores médios das correntes (ACPV), tendo esta estratégia a capacidade de localizar com exatidão o IGBT em falha. A segunda estratégia de diagnóstico tem a capacidade de detetar e identificar falhas múltiplas de circuito aberto em IGBTs usados em inversores 3LNPC. Esta segunda abordagem baseia-se na análise dos valores médios das alternâncias positiva e negativa das correntes de saída do inversor. A terceira estratégia de diagnóstico baseia-se na análise das tensões polares do inversor e é capaz de detetar e identificar falhas múltiplas de circuito aberto nos IGBTs bem como falhas de circuito aberto nos díodos de fixação usados nos inversores 3LNPC. As principais vantagens desta nova estratégia de diagnóstico, que a tornam superior às suas concorrentes relatadas na literatura, são a independência do processo de diagnóstico relativamente às condições de funcionamento do sistema e um diagnóstico extremamente rápido, quer em regime permanente quer em regime transitório. No que diz respeito aos sistemas de conversão de energia eólica baseados na MIDA, foi investigado o seu desempenho na presença de diferentes falhas de circuito aberto no conversor de potência do lado do rotor, tendo sido desenvolvida uma nova estratégia de diagnóstico com a capacidade de detetar e localizar falhas de circuito aberto nos IGBTs e nos díodos de fixação desse conversor. Esta estratégia de diagnóstico é bastante semelhante à terceira estratégia proposta para os acionamentos baseados no MIT, constituindo uma versão simplificada da mesma dado recorrer a um menor número de variáveis de diagnóstico. Esta abordagem fornece resultados de diagnóstico muito rápidos e fiáveis para todas as condições de funcionamento da MIDA, incluindo o funcionamento nas regiões subsíncrona e supersíncrona. Relativamente ao segundo grande objetivo desta tese, foi investigada a ocorrência de curtoscircuitos entre espiras nos enrolamentos do estator e do rotor da MIDA, tendo ainda sido introduzida uma estratégia de diagnóstico com o objetivo de detetar e quantificar este tipo de falhas. A estratégia de diagnóstico proposta baseia-se na análise espetral da potência reativa instantânea total do estator, tendo ainda, para cada tipo de falha, sido definido um fator de severidade que indica a extensão da falha. Para realizar uma análise detalhada do comportamento da MIDA, foi desenvolvido e implementado em ambiente Matlab/Simulink, um modelo matemático da MIDA, baseado no uso da função de enrolamento modificada. Este modelo permite a introdução de falhas nos enrolamentos do estator e rotor da MIDA e inclui fenómenos tais como o aumento linear da força magnetomotriz ao longo das ranhuras da máquina, efeitos das ranhuras do estator e rotor, e saturação magnética. Os métodos de diagnóstico propostos para as falhas nos semicondutores de potência e falhas nos enrolamentos da MIDA podem ser facilmente integrados no sistema de controlo da mesma, aumentando desta forma a sua disponibilidade e reduzindo os respetivos custos de manutenção. Eles poderão portanto ser aplicados em sistemas de geração eólica reais, tendo um elevado potencial de comercialização e utilização em grande escala.

The still increasing demand of electrical energy and the rising popularity of renewable energy sources in today's world are two important developments that necessitate the need for innovative solutions in the field of power electronics. Parallel operation of converters is one possible method in trying to bridge an increased current demand. The classical two-level converters, which are the standard in low voltage applications, are rarely adopted in medium and high voltage applications due to the voltage limits on power semiconductor devices. That is one reason for the growing popularity of multilevel converter topologies in medium and high-voltage applications. Although an increase in the number of voltage levels of a multilevel converter has its advantages, there are also challenges posed due to the increased number of switching devices. This has resulted in three-level converters being the most popular compared to converters of higher voltage levels. In this dissertation, the unified operation of parallel connected three-level converter units as a multilevel converter of higher voltage levels is proposed. The mathematical basis for operating parallel connected converter units as a single multilevel converter and the governing equations for such systems are derived. The analysis and the understanding of these equations are important for assessing practicality of the system and devising appropriate control structures. Parallel operation of converter units operating as multilevel converter have their own set of challenges, the two foremost being that of load-sharing and the possibility of circulating and cross currents. Developing solutions to address these challenges require a thorough understanding of how these manifest in the proposed system. Algorithms are then developed for tackling these issues. The control structures are designed and the developed algorithms are implemented. The operation of the system is verified experimentally.<br>Die weiterhin steigende Nachfrage nach elektrischer Energie und die zunehmende Verwendung erneuerbarer Energiequellen in der heutigen Welt sind zwei wichtige Entwicklungen, die die Notwendigkeit innovativer Lösungen im Bereich der Leistungselektronik erfordern. Der Parallelbetrieb von Stromrichtern ist eine mögliche Methode, um einen erhöhten Strombedarf zu decken. Der klassische Zweipunkt-Spanungszwischenkreisstromrichter, der bei Niederspannungsanwendungen weit verbreitet ist, wird aufgrund der Spannungsgrenzen für Leistungshalbleiterbauelemente zunehmend weniger in Mittel- und Hochspannungsanwendungen eingesetzt. Die begrenzte Spannungsbelastbarkeit der Leistungshalbleiterbauelemente ist ein Grund für die wachsende Beliebtheit von Mehrpunkt-Stromrichtertopologien in Mittelund Hochspannungsanwendungen. Obwohl eine Erhöhung der Anzahl der Spannungsstufen eines Mehrpunkt-Stromrichters Vorteile hat, gibt es auch Herausforderungen und Nachteile aufgrund der erhöhten Anzahl von Leistungshalbleitern. Dies hat dazu geführt, dass der Dreipunkt-Stromrichter die verbreiteste Topologie im Vergleich zu anderen Stromrichtern mit einer höheren Anzahl von Spannungsstufen ist. In dieser Dissertation wird der Betrieb von parallel geschalteten Dreipunkt-Stromrichtereinheiten als ein Mehrpunkt-Stromrichter mit erhöhter Anzahl an Spannungsstufen vorgeschlagen. Die mathematische Basis für den Betrieb von parallel geschalteten Stromrichtereinheiten als ein Mehrpunkt-Stromrichter und die beschreibenden Gleichungen eines solchen Systems werden abgeleitet. Die Analyse und das Verständnis dieser Gleichungen sind wichtig für die Beurteilung der Praktikabilität des Systems und die Erarbeitung geeigneter Regelstrukturen. Der parallele Betrieb von Stromrichtereinheiten hat seine eigenen Herausforderungen, wobei die beiden wichtigsten die Lastverteilung und die Möglichkeit von Kreis- und Querströmen sind. Die Entwicklung von Lösungen zur Bewältigung dieser Herausforderungen erfordert ein gründliches Verständnis dafür, wie sich diese Phänomene in dem vorgeschlagenen System manifestieren. Algorithmen zur Lösung dieser Probleme werden anschlieend entwickelt. Die Regelstrukturen werden entworfen und die entworfenen Algorithmen implementiert. Die Funktionsweise des Systems wird experimentell überprüft.

碩士<br>國立臺灣科技大學<br>電機工程系<br>104<br>Abstract This thesis is concerned with the development of bidirectional three-phase three-level power converters. T-type converter, which requires 6 less clamped diodes as compared with neutral-point-clamped converter, is chosen for cost reduction. The total harmonic distortion (THD) of current is reduced by using three-phase three-level sinusoidal pulse-width modulation as well as neutral-point voltage balancing control strategy. In addition, the voltages of the upper and lower capacitors are fed back for dc voltage balance control and duty cycle command compensation for performance improvement. The 32-bits digital signal processor, TMS320F28335, is used as the control core. Control operations are mainly accomplished by the software program. The experimental results show that, under the output dc power of 4.0kW, the THD of current and efficiency of three-phase three-level T-type power converter are 2.40% and 94.9%, respectively, superior to the corresponding values of 3.26% and 93.06% of three-phase two-level power converter. Besides, the voltages of the upper and lower capacitors on the dc side are 191V and 190V, respectively, for three-phase three-level T-type inverter. Finally, when the three-phase three-level T-type inverter transfers 4.3kW of ac power from the dc side, the measuredTHD of current and efficiency are 3.82% and 94.8%, respectively, better than the corresponding values of 3.91% and 94.04% of three-phase two-level T-type inverter. The dc voltages of upper and lower capacitors are 191V and 190V, respectively, for three-phase three-level T-type inverter. The feasibility of the proposed system structure and control strategy is verified experimentally. Keywords:three-phase three-level power converters, voltage balancing control, three-level sinusoidal pulse-width modulation.

碩士<br>國立臺灣科技大學<br>電機工程系<br>92<br>This paper presents the analysis and implementation of a unity power factor, three-phase, three-level, dual bi-directional power converter for induction motor drives. In order to reduce current harmonic, the neutral-point-clamped power converter and power inverter are adopted to convert three-phase electrical power and to drive induction servo motor, respectively. Based on synchronous rotating-frame on the ac input side, the proposed ac-to-dc power converter is employed to improve power factor to unity and to reduce current harmonic as well. The dc-to-ac power inverter controlled by indirect rotor flux oriented algorithm is used to yield the rotor speed stably. In addition, the three-phase voltage command of power inverter is adjusted by voltage error between upper and lower capacitors at dc-link in order to decrease voltage imbalance between capacitors when rotor speeds up or down. With the instantaneous power balance control, the proposed system can not only convert three-phase electrical power from ac input, but also yield dc-link voltage stably. In order to reduce circuitry complexity, a low-cost, 16-bit digital signal processor (DSP TMS320LF2407A) is used to serve as the core control device to implement a 1.5kW drive system under 2.5kHz switching frequency. Experimental data show that power factor is improved to unity and total current harmonic distortion is around 3.6%, 6.6% at ac input side and induction motor, respectively. The efficiency of whole system reaches 86% and voltage error between upper and lower capacitors is approximate to zero under 2000rpm, 7.1N-m output. Besides, the regenerative power is sent back to the input side of power converter when motor is braking. Finally, simulation and experiment results are given to justify the proposed system performance.

In this thesis, a new approach for single-stage power factor correction converters is proposed to increase their power ratings to be in the multiple kilowatts levels. The proposed techniques are based on the utilization of modified three-level resonant converter topologies. These topologies provide low component stresses, high frequency operation, zero voltage switching, applicability under a wide range of input and output conditions as well as added control flexibility. The proposed control algorithms are based on a combination of variable frequency and asymmetrical pulse width modulation control or variable frequency and phase shift modulation control. In either case, the variable frequency control is used to tightly regulate the output voltage, whereas, pulse width or phase shift modulation is used to regulate the dc-bus voltage as well as the input power factor. New converter topologies, their operation and steady state and dynamic analyses are presented in details. A modelling approach based on average multiple frequency methods is also proposed. This approach leads to the development of a full order state space model with the two control variables explicitly separated allowing a better controller design. The model can be used either at high level of detail expressing the non-linearities of the system or it can readily be simplified to a linear decoupled model for approximate solutions. Finally, a discrete time controller for the proposed converters, which is suitable for FPGA implementation, is presented. Analytical, simulation and experimental results are provided to verify the proposed concepts.<br>Thesis (Ph.D, Electrical & Computer Engineering) -- Queen's University, 2008-01-30 14:28:15.725

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碩士<br>國立臺灣科技大學<br>電機工程系<br>104<br>This thesis is concerned with the design of low total harmonic distortion (THD), high efficiency, single-phase bidirectional power converters. Under stand-alone inverter operation mode, voltage and current as well as phase-compensated peak-voltage closed-loop controls are proposed. The computer simulation confirmed phase-compensated peak-voltage closed-loop control strategy can provide a single-phase source with fast response, stable and low harmonic distortion power to load. In addition, the dc-link voltage closed-loop control, incorporating with a digital all-pass filter, can create a voltage with angular position lagging 90 degrees behind single-phase input voltage to calculate the peak input voltage for the generation of unit sine reference waveform for current command. The proposed dc-link voltage closed-loop control strategy can reduce the current harmonics of ac side and improve power factor. In this thesis, the 32 bit digital signal processor,“TMS320F28335”, is used as the core of the controller. Digital all-pass filter, dc link voltage and phase-compensated voltage peak closed-loop control software are programmed and executed by C language, thereby effectively reducing circuit components and enhancing system reliability. The experimental results for 1kW system under stand-alone inverter mode with phase-compensated peak-voltage closed-loop control show that the THD of output voltage is 2.76% and the efficiency is 95.2% for three-level inverter. Comparing with the corresponding values of 4.06% and 96%, respectively, of two-level inverter, an improvement of 1.3% in THD with reduction of 0.8% in efficiency for three-level inverter is observed. Besides, the measured results for 1kW system under ac to dc power converter operation mode indicate that the THD of input current is 5.72%, and the efficiency is 88.89%. In short, both computer simulation and experiments verify the high performance of low harmonics and high efficiency of the proposed system.

This thesis proposes a three-level DC-to-DC converter with capacitive output filter and its extension to single-phase, single-stage, three-level AC-to-DC converter with capacitive output filter. The AC-to-DC converter integrates a three-level boost converter operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) and a three-level half-bridge DC-to-DC converter with capacitive output filter. The steady-state operation of the DC-to-DC converter and AC-to-DC converter with capacitive output filter are studied with phase-shifted gating scheme. The three-level topology reduces the voltage rating of the switches to half of the input voltage. Soft-switching is achieved for switches at different load and input voltage conditions. Boost section of the AC-to-DC converter achieves automatic power factor correction (PFC). At reduced load and higher input voltage conditions, the line current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) increases with phase-shifted gating scheme. The THD has been reduced by using a complementary PWM gating control in the AC-to-DC converter.

Among the multilevel (ML)-voltage source converters (VSCs) for medium voltage (MV) and high power (HP) applications, the most used power topology is the three level (3L)-neutral point clamped (NPC)-VSC, due to its features such as common direct current (DC)-bus capability with medium point, absence of switches in series-connection, low part count, and straightforward control. The use of MV-insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules as power switches offers further advantages like inexpensive gate drivers and survival capability after short-circuit. However, the IGBT modules have a reduced life cycle due to thermal stress generated by load cycles. Despite the advantages of the 3L-NPC-VSC, its main drawback is the uneven power loss distribution among its power devices. To address this issue and to improve other characteristics, more advanced ML converters have been developed. The 3L-active neutral point clamped (ANPC)-VSC allows an improved power loss distribution thanks to its additional IGBTs, which increase the number of feasible zero-states, but needs a loss balancing scheme to choose the proper redundant zero-state and a more complex commutation sequence between states. The 3L-neutral point piloted (NPP)-VSC improves the power loss distribution thanks to the use of series-connected switches between the output terminal and the positive and negative DC-link terminals. Other advanced power topologies with higher amount of levels include the 5L-ANPC-VSC, which has a flying capacitor per phase to generate the additional levels; and the 5L-stacked multicell converter (SMC), which needs two flying capacitors per phase. The goal of this work is to is to evaluate the performance of the aforementioned NPC-type ML converters with common DC-link, included the ones with flying capacitors, in terms of the power loss distribution and the junction temperature of the most stressed devices, which define, along with the nominal output voltage, the maximum power the converter can deliver. A second objective of this work is to describe the commutations of a MV 3L-ANPC-VSC phase leg prototype with IGBT modules, including all the intermediate switching states to generate the desired commutations.:Figures and Tables V Glossary XIII 1. Introduction 1 2. State of the art of medium voltage source converters and power semiconductors 5 2.1. Overview of medium voltage source converters 5 2.1.1. Multilevel Voltage Source Converter topologies 6 2.1.2. Application oriented basic characteristic of IGCTs and IGBTs 10 2.1.3. Market overview of ML-VSCs 11 2.2. IGBT modules for MV applications 12 2.2.1. Structure and Function 12 2.2.2. Electrical characteristics of the IGBT modules 15 2.2.3. Power losses and junction temperatures estimation 17 2.2.4. Packaging 19 2.2.5. Reliability and Life cycle of IGBT modules 21 2.2.6. Market Overview 23 2.3. Summary of Chapter 2 23 3. Structure, function and characteristics of NPC-based VSCs 25 3.1. The 3L-NPC-VSC 25 3.1.1. Power Topology 25 3.1.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 26 3.1.3. Modulation of three-level inverters 28 3.1.4. Power loss distribution 32 3.1.5. “Short” and “long” commutation paths 33 3.2. The 3L-NPP-VSC 34 3.2.1. Power Topology 34 3.2.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 35 3.2.3. Power Loss distribution 36 3.3. The 3L-ANPC-VSC 37 3.3.1. Power Topology 37 3.3.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 38 3.3.3. Commutations and power loss distribution 39 3.3.4. Loss balancing schemes 57 3.4. The 5L-ANPC-VSC 60 3.4.1. Power Topology 60 3.4.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 61 3.4.3. Commutation sequences 62 3.4.4. Power Loss distribution 70 3.4.5. Modulation and balancing strategies of capacitor voltages 70 3.5. The 5L-SMC 74 3.5.1. Power Topology 74 3.5.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 75 3.5.3. Commutations and power loss distribution 78 3.5.4. Modulation and balancing strategies of capacitor voltages 80 3.6. Summary of Chapter 3 81 4. Comparative evaluation and performance of NPC-based converters 83 4.1. Motivation and goal of the comparisons 83 4.2. Basis of the comparison 83 4.2.1. Simulation scheme 85 4.2.2. Losses and thermal models for (4.5 kV, 1.2 kA) IGBT modules 86 4.2.3. Operating points, modulation, controllers and general parameters 88 4.2.4. Life cycle estimation 94 4.3. Simulation results of the 3.3 kV 3L-VSCs 97 4.3.1. Loss distribution and temperature at equal phase current 97 4.3.2. Maximum phase current 109 4.3.3. Life cycle 111 4.4. Simulation results of the 6.6 kV 5L and 3L-VSCs 115 4.4.1. Loss distribution and temperature at equal phase current 115 4.4.2. Maximum phase current 120 4.4.3. Life cycle 128 4.5. Summary of Chapter 4 132 5. Experimental investigation of the 3L-ANPC-VSC with IGBT modules 135 5.1. Goal of the work 135 5.2. Description of the 3L-ANPC-VSC test bench 136 5.2.1. Medium voltage stage 136 5.2.2. Gate drivers and digital signal handling 138 5.2.3. Measurement equipment 139 5.3. Double-pulse test and commutation sequences 140 5.3.1. Description of the double-pulse test for the 3L-ANPC-VSC 140 5.3.2. Commutation sequences for the double-pulse test 142 5.4. Commutation measurements 142 5.4.1. Switching and transition times 144 5.4.2. Type I commutations 145 5.4.3. Type I-U commutations 150 5.4.4. Type II commutations 150 5.4.5. Type III commutations 157 5.4.6. Comparison of the commutation times 157 5.4.7. Stray inductances of the “short” and “long” commutations 163 5.5. Summary of Chapter 5 167 6. Conclusions 169 Appendices 173 A. Thermal model of IGBT modules 175 A.1. General “Y” model 175 A.2. “Foster” thermal circuit 177 A.3. “Cauer” thermal circuit 178 A.4. From “Foster” to “Cauer” 179 A.5. Temperature comparison using “Foster” and “Cauer” networks 181 B. The “Rainflow” cycle counting algorithm 183 C. Description of the wind generator example 187 C.1. Simulation models 188 C.1.1. Wind turbine 188 C.1.2. Synchronous generator, grid and choke filter 189 C.1.3. Converters 189 C.2. Controllers 190 C.2.1. MPPT scheme 190 C.2.2. Pitch angle controller 191 C.2.3. Generator side VSC 192 C.2.4. Grid side VSC 193 D. 3D-surfaces of the maximum load currents in NPC-based converters 195 Bibliography 201 Bibliography 201<br>Unter den Multilevel-Spannungsumrichtern für Mittelspannungs- und Hochleistungsanwendungen ist die am häufigsten verwendete Leistungstopologie der NPC-VSC, wegen seinen Merkmalen wie die Gleichstrom-Bus fähigkeit mit mittlerem Punkt, das Fehlen von Schaltern in Reihenschaltung, eine geringe Anzahl von Bauteilen und eine einfache Steuerung. Die Verwendung von Bipolartransistor Modulen mit isolierter Gate-Elektrode als Leistungsschalter bietet weitere Vorteile wie kostengünstige Gatetreiber und Überlebensfähigkeit nach einem Kurzschluss. Die IGBT-Module haben jedoch aufgrund der durch Lastzyklen erzeugten thermischen Belastung eine verkürzte Lebensdauer. Trotz der Vorteile des 3L-NPC-VSC ist der Hauptnachteil die ungleichmäßige Verteilung der Leistungsverluste zwischen den Leistungsgeräten. Um dieses Problem zu beheben und andere Eigenschaften zu verbessern, wurden fortgeschrittenere ML-Konverter entwickelt. Das 3L-ANPC-VSC ermöglicht dank seiner zusätzlichen IGBTs eine verbesserte Verlustleistungsverteilung, wodurch die Anzahl der möglichen Null-Zustände erhöht wird, es ist jedoch ein Verlustausgleichsschema erforderlich, um den richtigen redundanten Null-Zustand, und benötigt auszuwählende komplexere Kommutierungssequenz zwischen Zuständen. Das 3L-NPP-VSC verbessert die Verlustleistungsverteilung durch die Verwendung von in Reihe geschalteten Schaltern zwischen der Ausgangsklemme und den positiven und negativen Zwischenkreisklemmen. Andere fortgeschrittene Leistungstopologien mit einer höheren Anzahl von Stufen umfassen den 5L-ANPC-VSC, der pro Phase einen fliegenden Kondensator zur Erzeugung der zusätzlichen Stufen aufweist; und den 5L-SMC, der pro Phase zwei fliegende Kondensatoren benötigt. Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, die Leistung der oben genannten NPC-VSC, einschließlich der mit fliegenden Kondensatoren, hinsichtlich der Verlustleistungsverteilung und der Sperrschichttemperatur der am stärksten beanspruchten Geräte zu bewerten. Diese definieren zusammen mit der Nennausgangsspannung die maximale Leistung, die der Umrichter liefern kann. Ein zweites Ziel dieser Arbeit ist die Beschreibung der Kommutierungen eines MV 3L-ANPC-VSC- Prototyps mit IGBT-Modulen einschließlich aller Zwischenschaltzustände, um die gewünschten Kommutierungen zu erzeugen.:Figures and Tables V Glossary XIII 1. Introduction 1 2. State of the art of medium voltage source converters and power semiconductors 5 2.1. Overview of medium voltage source converters 5 2.1.1. Multilevel Voltage Source Converter topologies 6 2.1.2. Application oriented basic characteristic of IGCTs and IGBTs 10 2.1.3. Market overview of ML-VSCs 11 2.2. IGBT modules for MV applications 12 2.2.1. Structure and Function 12 2.2.2. Electrical characteristics of the IGBT modules 15 2.2.3. Power losses and junction temperatures estimation 17 2.2.4. Packaging 19 2.2.5. Reliability and Life cycle of IGBT modules 21 2.2.6. Market Overview 23 2.3. Summary of Chapter 2 23 3. Structure, function and characteristics of NPC-based VSCs 25 3.1. The 3L-NPC-VSC 25 3.1.1. Power Topology 25 3.1.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 26 3.1.3. Modulation of three-level inverters 28 3.1.4. Power loss distribution 32 3.1.5. “Short” and “long” commutation paths 33 3.2. The 3L-NPP-VSC 34 3.2.1. Power Topology 34 3.2.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 35 3.2.3. Power Loss distribution 36 3.3. The 3L-ANPC-VSC 37 3.3.1. Power Topology 37 3.3.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 38 3.3.3. Commutations and power loss distribution 39 3.3.4. Loss balancing schemes 57 3.4. The 5L-ANPC-VSC 60 3.4.1. Power Topology 60 3.4.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 61 3.4.3. Commutation sequences 62 3.4.4. Power Loss distribution 70 3.4.5. Modulation and balancing strategies of capacitor voltages 70 3.5. The 5L-SMC 74 3.5.1. Power Topology 74 3.5.2. Switching states, current paths and blocking voltage distribution 75 3.5.3. Commutations and power loss distribution 78 3.5.4. Modulation and balancing strategies of capacitor voltages 80 3.6. Summary of Chapter 3 81 4. Comparative evaluation and performance of NPC-based converters 83 4.1. Motivation and goal of the comparisons 83 4.2. Basis of the comparison 83 4.2.1. Simulation scheme 85 4.2.2. Losses and thermal models for (4.5 kV, 1.2 kA) IGBT modules 86 4.2.3. Operating points, modulation, controllers and general parameters 88 4.2.4. Life cycle estimation 94 4.3. Simulation results of the 3.3 kV 3L-VSCs 97 4.3.1. Loss distribution and temperature at equal phase current 97 4.3.2. Maximum phase current 109 4.3.3. Life cycle 111 4.4. Simulation results of the 6.6 kV 5L and 3L-VSCs 115 4.4.1. Loss distribution and temperature at equal phase current 115 4.4.2. Maximum phase current 120 4.4.3. Life cycle 128 4.5. Summary of Chapter 4 132 5. Experimental investigation of the 3L-ANPC-VSC with IGBT modules 135 5.1. Goal of the work 135 5.2. Description of the 3L-ANPC-VSC test bench 136 5.2.1. Medium voltage stage 136 5.2.2. Gate drivers and digital signal handling 138 5.2.3. Measurement equipment 139 5.3. Double-pulse test and commutation sequences 140 5.3.1. Description of the double-pulse test for the 3L-ANPC-VSC 140 5.3.2. Commutation sequences for the double-pulse test 142 5.4. Commutation measurements 142 5.4.1. Switching and transition times 144 5.4.2. Type I commutations 145 5.4.3. Type I-U commutations 150 5.4.4. Type II commutations 150 5.4.5. Type III commutations 157 5.4.6. Comparison of the commutation times 157 5.4.7. Stray inductances of the “short” and “long” commutations 163 5.5. Summary of Chapter 5 167 6. Conclusions 169 Appendices 173 A. Thermal model of IGBT modules 175 A.1. General “Y” model 175 A.2. “Foster” thermal circuit 177 A.3. “Cauer” thermal circuit 178 A.4. From “Foster” to “Cauer” 179 A.5. Temperature comparison using “Foster” and “Cauer” networks 181 B. The “Rainflow” cycle counting algorithm 183 C. Description of the wind generator example 187 C.1. Simulation models 188 C.1.1. Wind turbine 188 C.1.2. Synchronous generator, grid and choke filter 189 C.1.3. Converters 189 C.2. Controllers 190 C.2.1. MPPT scheme 190 C.2.2. Pitch angle controller 191 C.2.3. Generator side VSC 192 C.2.4. Grid side VSC 193 D. 3D-surfaces of the maximum load currents in NPC-based converters 195 Bibliography 201 Bibliography 201

碩士<br>國立臺灣科技大學<br>電機工程系<br>107<br>This thesis proposes a control strategy for a three-level diode clamped ac/dc converter to achieve balanced line current under unbalanced ac source. Consequently, through the control scheme proposed, in this paper, it can not only balance input current but also reduce dc output voltage ripple when three-phase neutral-point clamped rectifier works on input voltage unbalance condition. The proposed strategy is based on the ripple characteristics in the dc filter capacitors deployed in the dc output. The ac ripples contained in the dc voltages of the filter capacitors are highly affected by the balanced condition of the ac source. Under ideally ac source, only sixth harmonics will exixt, while second and third harmonics will emerge under unbalanced ac source. The latter two harmonics will change the ripple waveforms dramatically and then makes power quality deterioration. These multi-harmonic ripple waveforms can be used to compensate the unbalanced line current caused by unbalanced ac source, and no need to use coordinate transformation, positive and negative phase sequence disconnecting method, direct power control that calculations and analysis can control the current imbalance. The converter dc output voltage is regulated by the coltroller with unity power factor. The ripple waveforms are trsansfered to pulse type, form which the pulse wides are used to estimate the unbalanced condition of the ac sourcecontrol system and then control scheme is planned to control device to generate the compensated comment of line cueernt, at last, through current control loop control three-phase input current, using pulse width modulation generate switch signal, so it can improve and modulate input ac current unbalance factor. The control scheme of this thesis using Matlab/Simulink simulation system to evaluate the performance of the proposed scheme. Moreover, the a 750VDC/2kW, PF 0.99 three-phase NPC rectifier prototype based on digital signal processor TMS320F28069 also is established to demonstrate the vadility of the proposed system. Both simulation and experimental results show the correctness and practicality of proposed control scheme.

碩士<br>國立交通大學<br>電控工程研究所<br>105<br>The purpose of this thesis is to develop an FPGA-based controller in application to a three-phase three-level active NPC grid-connected inverter with LCL filter. The active T-type NPC (AT-NPC) combines the advantages of two-level inverter such as low conduction losses, with positive aspects of conventional NPC inverter such as low switching losses, low common-mode voltage and superior output waveform. For grid filter, LCL filter is adopted since it provides better harmonic attenuation capability with smaller inductance compared with L filter. However, LCL filter may lead to system unstable if no proper damping method is applied. In this thesis multi-loop control structure is utilized to mitigate the LCL resonance. It involves the use of outer loop and inner loop, with the outer loop ensuring steady-state reference tracking performance and the inner loop providing fast dynamic response for system disturbance and sudden reference changes. In this thesis predictive algorithm is applied for inner current loop regulation. Predictive control has the characteristic of dead-beat response therefore it can achieve fast dynamic response with minimum distortion. However, predictive control suffers from its high sensitivity to the accuracy of feedback current. Due to the reduction of inductance in LCL filter, large current ripple will occur on inverter-side. Conventional sampling strategy may not able to retrieve average current under such condition, therefore multi-sampling strategy is applied in this thesis. By multi-sampling technique the noise rejection capability is enhanced and SNR is improved. In addition, predictive control is also sensitive to parameter variations. If magnetic saturation effect occurs the inductance will decrease, which may lead to oscillation or even unstable in predictive control. In this thesis an on-line inductance estimator is developed to identify the inductance and maintain the dynamic response of the system. The designed controllers are implemented on a mixed-signal FPGA device. Experimental verifications are carried out on a 9-kW grid-connected inverter. The results show that the grid current are under well-controlled and even a sudden reference change occurs the designed controllers can still maintain system stable. The total inductance of LCL filter has a 65.38% reduction compared with that of L filter but still remain low harmonic distortion.

碩士<br>國立雲林科技大學<br>電機工程技術研究所<br>88<br>Recently, multilevel converters have been gaining more and more interest in high voltage and high power conversion. In comparison with the conventional two-level converters, they have better performance in the EMI and the total harmonic distortion. Besides, smaller inductor and low voltage rating devices could be employed because of the structure of multilevel converters. In this thesis, two power reversible three-level converters with directly current mode control are proposed. The proposed topologies are applied to the three-level power factor corrector and the three-level active power filter. We employ the DSP(TMS320C31) with some peripheral circuit to realize the directly current mode controller. The simulation and experimental results are presented. From the results we can conclude that the adopting multilevel technology has better characteristics in device voltage rating, THD and EMI; and the converters can perform superior characteristics at transient response by using hysteresis current controller. Furthermore, the proposed topologies have the characteristics of high power factor, low total harmonic distortion and can be applications in the high voltage and high power converters.

碩士<br>國立清華大學<br>電機工程學系<br>98<br>Three-level neutral-point-clamped converters are usually chosen for high-power applications as motor drive. Comparing with two-level converts, three-level neutral-point-clamped converters have half the voltage stress on switching device for the same DC-link voltage. The three-level neutral-point-clamped converters are able to output 3 level-step-shaped phase voltage and 5 level-step-shaped line-to-line voltage. So it can reduce harmonics in the output voltage and current. The performance of a three-level neutral-point-clamped converters depends on its PWM modulation. In the two classic PWM : sine-triangle modulation and space-vector modulation, this thesis chooses phase disposition PWM of sine-triangle modulation in terms of simple and easy implementation by adding zero-sequence injection voltage for different control. The neutral point potential fluctuation is an important problem for three-level neutral-point-clamped converters. Under certain conditions like unbalanced load or non-uniform switching, the neutral point potential can fluctuate or continuously drift to uncontrollable levels. The output performance will become lower and the switching device may fail due to overvoltage stress. In this thesis the neutral current is analyzed through redundant switching states of space vector PWM. Then a voltage balancing control technique is presented by adding a zero-sequence voltage to carrier based modulation. This method utilizes suitable redundant switching states to charge or discharge the capacitors, and controls the neutral point potential. The proposed method is validated by simulation and experimental results.