Direct Space Vector Modulation Method Research Articles

A DSVM Method for Matrix Converters to Suppress Common-mode Voltage With Reduced Switching Losses

This paper proposes a direct space-vector modulation (DSVM) method that can reduce the common-mode voltage (CMV) as well as the switching losses for matrix converters in a high voltage transfer ratio. Even though the previous DSVM improvements can reduce the CMV peak value to 42%, compared to the conventional DSVM method, they incur high switching losses. The DSVM method proposed in this paper provides the same CMV peak value as previous methods with lower switching losses. The switching losses are theoretically analyzed through the accumulated switched voltage in a switching period and compared to those of previous methods. Simulation and experimental results are given to verify the input/output waveforms, CMV reduction, and lower switching losses of the proposed DSVM method.

An Effective Direct-SVM Method for Matrix Converters Operating With Low-Voltage Transfer Ratio

This paper focuses on the common-mode voltage reduction and the power quality of matrix converters for a low-voltage transfer ratio of less than 0.5 by the direct space vector modulation (DSVM) method. The principles of selecting suitable switching configurations based on new space vector sectors are described, and an entire switching table for the new control strategy is developed. The matrix converter with the proposed method reduces peak-to-peak common-mode voltage remarkably. The new DSVM method has advantages over the conventional DSVM method, such as lower total harmonic distortion of line-to-line output voltage and a reduction in switching loss by a minimum number of switching commutations. The proposed DSVM method can be easily implemented in software. Simulation and experimental results are shown to verify the effectiveness of the proposed DSVM method.

High Performance of Matrix Converter Fed Induction Motor for IPF Compensation by Using New DSVM Method

In the matrix converter (MC) system to improve the input current quality with low harmonic components, as well as to reduce the input voltage distortion supplied to the MC by using input filters. The major consequence of the paper is about the inter harmonics appearing in the induction motor drive.. In this paper, we propose a new direct space vector modulation (DSVM) method to achieve the required displacement angle between the input voltage and input current of the MC. The paper illustrates the various inter harmonics elimination methods of SVM inverter fed drive and the associated drawbacks. The drawbacks are eliminated by using New DSVM method instead of SVM method in matrix converter fed induction motor drive. A new switching strategy is introduced based on the maximum compensated angle. Then, power factor compensation algorithms using the new DSVM method to achieve the maximum IPF. In which Compensation algorithm is subsequently proposed using a proportional-integral controller to overcome drawbacks presented in compensation algorithm of SVM method. Simulation and experimental results are shown to validate the effectiveness of the proposed compensation algorithms. Keywords: Direct space vector modulation (DSVM) method, induction motor drive, inter-harmonics, input filter, matrix converter (MC).

Matrix Converter Using Direct Svm Method with Input Power Factor Compensation

The matrix converter (MC) for motor drive applications and energy conversion systems is steadily increasing due to its main advantage of performing a direct coupling between two three-phase alternating current sources without the need of an intermediate direct current bus. The input filters characteristics design for matrix converter system: to reduce the high harmonic components at the main power supply current and to improve the input voltage distortion for matrix converter, the unity power factor at the main power supply side is only achieved at the high output load and decreases greatly at the light load conditions. This paper proposes a new direct space vector modulation (DSVM) method to achieve the required displacement angle between input voltage and input current of matrix converter. A new switching strategy is introduced based on the maximum compensated angle and for the controllable input power factor of matrix converter. The power factor compensation algorithms using the new DSVM method to achieve the maximum IPF are presented, in which compensation algorithm I is based on using the input filter and power supply parameters to estimate the optimal compensated angle. Compensation algorithm II is subsequently proposed using a proportional–integral controller to overcome drawbacks presented in compensation algorithm I. Simulation results with inductive load (RL) are shown to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

A novel method of common-mode voltage reduction in matrix converters

This article proposes a novel direct space vector modulation (DSVM) strategy that can restrict the common-mode voltage of a three-phase-to-three-phase matrix converter and maintain sinusoidal input/output waveforms, as well as a unity power factor at the input side. The proposed control method has been developed using active, non-zero space vectors instead of zero space vectors. A new space vector modulation table is also presented with the space vector rearrangement. One advantage of the proposed method is a 42% reduction of the peak value of the common-mode voltage besides the lower harmonic components compared to the conventional DSVM method. Furthermore, the maximum voltage transfer ratio is unaffected by the proposed method. Simulation and experimental results are shown to validate the advantages of the proposed DSVM method.

Input Power Factor Compensation Algorithms Using a New Direct-SVM Method for Matrix Converter

An input filter is necessary for a matrix converter (MC) system to improve the input current quality with low harmonic components, as well as to reduce the input voltage distortion supplied to the MC. However, the input filter's characteristics make the input power factor (IPF) obtained at unity only in the presence of high output loads, and the IPF degrades significantly under light-load conditions. In this paper, we propose a new direct space vector modulation (DSVM) method to achieve the required displacement angle between the input voltage and input current of the MC. A new switching strategy is introduced based on the maximum compensated angle. Then, power factor compensation algorithms using the new DSVM method to achieve the maximum IPF are presented, in which compensation algorithm I is based on using the input filter and power supply parameters to estimate the optimal compensated angle. Compensation algorithm II is subsequently proposed using a proportional-integral controller to overcome drawbacks presented in compensation algorithm I. Simulation and experimental results are shown to validate the effectiveness of the proposed compensation algorithms.