Abstract
Compared with two-level and three-level inverters, five-level inverters have more redundant space vectors to implement flexible control strategy. A fault tolerance method for open circuit fault of power tube in Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) five level inverter is proposed. The open circuit fault of inverter is divided into type I and type II in this paper. Redundant space vector optimization and topological reconfiguration fault tolerance strategies are used for type I and type II failures, respectively. The basic vector of the synthetic reference vector $\text{U}_{\mathrm {ref}}$ is reoptimize according to the redundant vector, and get a new control strategy after the decision. This method enables the inverter to achieve fault-tolerant operation without modifying hardware or adding bridge arms. The output performance of the inverter after fault is guaranteed and the cost of fault tolerance is greatly reduced. The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed fault-tolerant method are verified through experiments.
Highlights
The reliability of the inverter is one of the important factors for the stable operation of the photovoltaic system [1]
EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS A Matlab / Simulink simulation model of Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) five-level inverter was built to verify the inverter fault-tolerance method mentioned in this paper
The amplitude of the three-phase voltage output by the inverter has decreased after fault tolerance, the three phases are still balanced, which can ensure stable and continuous operation of the system
Summary
The reliability of the inverter is one of the important factors for the stable operation of the photovoltaic system [1]. The fault-tolerant method based on redundant space vector strategy is applied to NPC inverter power transistor short-circuit fault [10]. (a), if ia>0, the current ia flows from point P2 through Sa1, Sa2, Sa3, Sa4 to the load; when ia0, the current ia flows from N2 through Da8, Da7, Da6, Da5; when ia
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