Taihe Circuit, a Novel Circuit Topology for Conversion from Single-Phase to Three-Phase

Abstract

This paper presents a brand-new splitting phase topology based on three-phase full-bridge inverter, which is named ‘Taihe Circuit’. This circuit topology resembles the traditional three-phase full-bridge inverter except for the direct connection of its two-phase output with the two terminals of the one-phase power source. Its operating principles are as follows: one-phase power source first charges the DC capacitor through three-phase full-bridge inverter in a small time period. After the voltage of the DC capacitor reaches stability, three-phase full-bridge inverter can output three-phase symmetrical AC voltage. The average power of the one-phase AC source equals to the power consumed by the three-phase symmetrical load, and the fluctuation of the power of the AC source corresponds to the charge and discharge of the capacitor on the DC side of the inverter. This circuit topology can achieve the conversion from one-phase AC source to three-phase symmetrical AC source when knowing three-phase load and can be used cooperatively with other circuits in some situations. In comparison to traditional scheme, a combination of one-phase rectification and three-phase inversion, the proposed brand-new topology requires less power electronic devices, as is more economically practical. As a final note, feasibility of the topology is verified through simulation.