Abstract
Matrix converters have been extensively investigated in academia over the last 3 decades. Several review works targeting matrix converter topologies, commutation strategies, modulation and control techniques have been published. However, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, a review on the potential contributions of matrix converters for applications that are shaping the electric power sector transition towards decarbonization is lacking, namely applications on smart grids, sustainable transportation and electrical drives. This paper presents an extensive literature review on the more relevant research works targeting applications of matrix converters as an enabling key technology for smart and resilient grids, sustainable transportation, and innovation in variable speed electric drives.
Highlights
Matrix converters are single-stage alternating current (AC/AC) power converters mainly based on power transistors with minimal passive component requirements
Even though the industrial applications of matrix converters have been somewhat limited by constraints such as efficiency and semiconductor drive requirements, recent developments in semiconductor technologies combined with more affordable and powerful computation devices, such as system-on-chip technologies that combine both FieldProgrammable Gate Array (FPGA) and microprocessors inside the same chip enabling the use of more complex control schemes, shape a promising future for matrix converters in a variety of applications
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Summary
Matrix converters are single-stage alternating current (AC/AC) power converters mainly based on power transistors with minimal passive component requirements. Since their appearance, matrix converters have been a topic of research with extensive study in topological variations, control methods/strategies, reliability and loss analysis [1]. Matrix converters are bidirectional power topologies that allow AC/AC power conversion, without intermediate energy storage, revealing one of the most important advantages of matrix converters when compared to traditional back to back (B2B) voltage source converters (VSCs). The reduced filtering requirements makes the matrix converter a topology mainly dependent on power semiconductors, and as a direct consequence the matrix converter is able to achieve unparalleled power densities, an attractive feature for applications such as aerospace, aeronautics, military, electrical traction and distribution in high price real estate areas
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