Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation Research Articles

Modeling and analysis of the LC filter-integrated quasi Z-source indirect matrix converter for the wind energy conversion system

A Quasi Z-Source Indirect Matrix Converter (QZSIMC) is proposed in this paper for Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) based Direct Drive Wind Energy Conversion Systems (DDWECS) to enhance the voltage transfer ratio and also to control the output voltage under various loading conditions. The QZSIMC comprises three Quasi Z-Source (QZS) networks connected between PMG and load through a three-phase Indirect Matrix Converter (IMC). Two different PWM control techniques such as Carrier Based Pulse Width Modulation Technique and Modified Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation Technique are proposed to analyze the performance of QZSIMC. By changing the shoot through time period, the duty ratio of quasi Z-Source network can be increased which in turn increases the boost factor of both QZSIMC without affecting the efficiency of the converter. A closed-loop control system has also been designed to sustain constant parameters at the output. The proposed QZSIMC for PMG based DDWECS along with two different PWM Control Schemes are to be modeled using MATLAB/SIMULINK environment. To validate the simulation results, a 1 kW, 415 V, 50 Hz experimental setup with an FPGA SPARTAN-6 processor has been developed in the laboratory for QZSIMC and the results are investigated based on the parameters such as output voltage, output current, Switching Stress, Boost Factor, inductor current, capacitor voltage, Total Harmonic Distortion.

Five-phase induction motor drive-A comprehensive review

Modern Electrical Vehicles (EV) and Electric Traction rely heavily on electrical drives. Every day, electric vehicles are being improved and expanded to include commercial vehicles such as passenger vehicles, goods delivery vehicles, and agricultural vehicles. Today, researchers are concentrating on multi-phase electrical drives to improve EV technology. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Five-Phase Induction Motor (FPIM) drive. The proposed study investigates the FPIM drive in terms of mathematical modeling and design, the different topologies of a Five-Phase Voltage Source Inverter (FPVSI) (Two-Level, Multi-Level, Matrix), the methodologies utilised to generate the pulse for FPVSI (Carrier-Based Pulse Width Modulation (CBPWM), Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM)), and the control of FPIM. This study evaluates the many strategies available in the literature for controlling the FPIM in order to assist researchers and industrial Research and Development (R&D) engineers in selecting the most suitable tool for their applications.

An ampere‐second‐vector pulse width modulation technique and fault‐tolerant control for CSI11 fed five‐phase permanent magnet synchronous motor with multiple harmonic electromotive forces

AbstractWhen dealing with safety‐critical applications that involve multiphase permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), the current source inverter (CSI) is a superior choice compared with the voltage source inverter. The conventional technique of pulse width modulation (PWM) presents a challenge for CSI, particularly during faults. The fault‐tolerant control of multiphase PMSMs fed by CSIs has not been well investigated, particularly in situations involving double‐phase open‐circuit faults. Furthermore, fault‐tolerant control becomes more complex when the multiphase PMSM includes harmonic back electromotive forces (EMFs). To deal with these issues, an ampere‐second (AS) vector PWM technique is developed for a five‐phase PMSM powered by CSI11. The modulation ratio of the proposed PWM is identical to that of space vector PWM. The proposed method, however, is easier to implement. A fault‐tolerant control method using AS‐vector is proposed for single‐phase, adjacent double‐phase, and non‐adjacent double‐phase open‐circuit faults. Additionally, a method is developed to suppress the torque ripple that results from harmonic back‐EMFs during fault conditions. Compared without the torque ripple suppression method, during the speed rising, the proposed method can reduce torque ripple to 16.7%, 54.5%, and 37.5%, respectively. The experiments have confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed PWM technique and fault‐tolerant control method.

Improved power sharing in inverter based microgrid using multi-objective optimization

The voltage-source inverter has an important role in electrical power sharing in microgrids, although, it requires a tight control and optimization technique to enhance performance and to improve power sharing. A sudden load change is a common phenomenon which may lead to fluctuations in the terminal voltages and load currents and eventually the system might become unstable. The PI control law represents one of the preferred control algorithms in industry, meanwhile its parameters need to be tuned to ensure its superiority. Two multi-objective optimization algorithms, the Genetic Algorithm, and the Water Cycle Algorithm, are proposed in this article to tune the controller gains. A microgrid consisting of two-parallel inverters is used to investigate the performance of the proposed tuning techniques where the system is analyzed in the dq-frame and the Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation was undertaken as a switching technique. MATLAB/SIMULINK simulations demonstrated the improved performance of the proposed approach.

Multiaverage Random Switching Frequency Space Vector Pulsewidth Modulation Strategy for High-Order Harmonics Dispersion

A multi-average random switching frequency space vector pulse width modulation (MARSF-SVPWM) strategy is proposed in this paper, in order to further disperse the high-order harmonics concentrated at the switching frequency and its integer multiplies in the output voltage of the inverter. The proposed strategy divides the fundamental period equally, with different stages corresponding to different average switching frequencies and spread-spectrum ranges, in contrast with the conventional random switching frequency space vector pulse width modulation (RSF-SVPWM), under the premise of maintaining the same overall average switching frequency and spread-spectrum range. The simulation and experimental results demonstrate that, even in the case of a narrow spread-spectrum range, the proposed MARSF-SVPWM strategy can obtain a better effect of high-order harmonic dispersion.

Design and Analysis of Universal Natural Fault-Tolerant SVPWM Strategy With Simplified Fault Diagnosis for Multiphase Motor Drives

Conventional space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) would degrade the operating performance of the multiphase motor drives under open-phase fault. To resolve this issue, existing solutions require the reconfiguration of transformation matrices. However, for the variable positions of faulty phases, the structure of matrices needs to be redefined, which is a restraint to the industrial implementation of such technologies. This study examined the offset of the voltage vectors after fault occurrence. Accordingly, a universal fault-tolerant SVPWM strategy is proposed for the purpose of natural fault-tolerance, as well as a simplified fault detection scheme. Compared with conventional fault-tolerant SVPWM, it is highlighted with the characteristics of minimum reconfiguration, torque-ripple free operation, and applicability to handle various types of open-phase faults using a single transformation matrix. Besides, proposed strategy eliminates the redundant controllers and also reduces the degree of difficulty for fault diagnosis. Finally, the effectiveness of proposed approach is evaluated experimentally with a seven-phase induction machine, which shows that the torque ripple could be reduced by about 40% in the presence of multiple faults compared to the conventional SVPWM strategy.

Efficiency analysis of the SVPWM control using the simulink electrical library and implemented in the Lucas Nulle practice modules

The purpose of this research is to analyze the efficiency of an induction motor controller, using space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) in open loop. With a constant torque of 1.5 Newton per meter. It is carried out by applying the mathematical model, the formulas for commutation times and space vectors in Simulink taking into account the maximum and minimum values of operation by applying the SVPWM method to generate the trigger signal in the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor bridge. (IGBT's), implementing the model in the Lucas Nulle practice module, taking the power data and calculating the efficiency to compare with the mathematical model and validate, resulting that the controller efficiency varies according to the switching speed of the semiconductor block, with the operation of a motor of 0.37kW and 1KW at a speed of 200rpm the efficiency of the controller reaches a value of 72.67% in the physical model that consists of 6 IGBT's of 1 kVA and 69% in the simulated model presenting an error of 5% and a switching speed of the IGBT's of 248.641ms.

SVPWM Strategy With Minimum Common-Mode Voltage for Multilevel Converter Combining the Concept of the Nearest Level

Multilevel converters are widely used in medium- and high-voltage high-power industrial applications. Space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) is one of the very promising modulation strategies for multilevel converters. However, the SVPWM strategy is difficult to implement as the number of levels increases. The output common-mode voltage (CMV) of the converter is another problem in the implementation of SVPWM strategy. In this paper, a new SVPWM strategy with minimum CMV for multilevel converter is proposed by combining the concept of the nearest level. The proposed SVPWM strategy only utilizes simple arithmetic operations and logical judgments, and completely avoids trigonometric functions and irrational number operations. Compared with the existing SVPWM methods, the proposed SVPWM strategy can quickly calculate the switching state with the minimum CMV in real-time by the concept of the nearest level, and avoids solving the non-homogeneous linear equations in the process of calculating the switching state corresponding to the space vector. It can be extended to any level converter without additional computational burden. Finally, the proposed SVPWM strategy is verified with extensive simulation and experimental studies.

An improvement of direct torque controlled PMSM drive using PWM technique and kalman filter

The paper describes pulse-width-modulation (PWM) technique and Kalman filter (KF) process to improve performance of direct torque controlled permanent magnet synchronous motor (DTC-PMSM) drive. Performance of DTC methods are strongly affected by high stator current ripple. For lowering the ripple, high switching frequency space vector PWM and KF are utilized in the paper. Mathematical model of PMSM and calculations of important quantities of DTC applied to PMSM drive are presented in the first part. The second part shows computation process of space vector PWM and KF. Performance indices are utilized to evaluate the drive structures. Theorectical assumptions are validated via simulations with Gaussian noised stator current measurement.

An improvement of direct torque controlled PMSM drive using PWM technique and kalman filter

The paper describes pulse-width-modulation (PWM) technique and Kalman filter (KF) process to improve performance of direct torque controlled permanent magnet synchronous motor (DTC-PMSM) drive. Performance of DTC methods are strongly affected by high stator current ripple. For lowering the ripple, high switching frequency space vector PWM and KF are utilized in the paper. Mathematical model of PMSM and calculations of important quantities of DTC applied to PMSM drive are presented in the first part. The second part shows computation process of space vector PWM and KF. Performance indices are utilized to evaluate the drive structures. Theorectical assumptions are validated via simulations with Gaussian noised stator current measurement.

Active Vector Modification for Circulating Current Suppression of Paralleled Inverters Using Two-Step Sector Indexing-Based Discontinuous SVPWM

Due to the discrepancy of paralleled inverters, the zero-sequence circulating current (ZSCC) is a critical issue in a paralleled inverter fed permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) drive system. The conventional solution to this issue is to adjust the duration of two zero vectors, however, will not be appropriate under the discontinuous space vector pulse-width modulation (DSVPWM) control using only one zero vector. For overcoming the above issues, an active vector modification based ZSCC suppression and a two-step sector indexing based DSVPWM are proposed in this paper. It uses both reference voltage and current vectors to jointly determine the drive signals in a two-step manner, which avoids the circulating current jump due to the coexistence of different zero vectors and can also reduce the switching loss by 50% in theory. Meanwhile, the low-frequency ZSCC can be online suppressed by a proposed real-time modification of durations of active vectors, which is finally verified together with the proposed two-step sector indexing method on a PMSM fed by two paralleled inverters.

A space vector pulse width modulation method for switched reluctance motor driven by full bridge power converter

AbstractThis study proposes a space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) driving method for the switched reluctance motor (SRM), which enables the use of a standard full‐bridge power converter to drive a three‐phase SRM with a ring structure, in place of the traditional asymmetric H‐bridge (AHB). Based on this driving topology, the SVPWM approach is employed to drive the SRM, and its performance is compared with that of the conventional SRM driving method utilising the AHB. The findings indicate that the SVPWM method can effectively reduce torque ripple in the SRM. Moreover, the experimental validation performed to verify the proposed driving topology and method yields results that closely align with the simulated outcomes.

Characterization and calculation of losses in soft magnetic composites for motors with SVPWM excitation

This study investigates the impact of space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) voltage excitation on the magnetic properties and losses of soft magnetic composite materials (SMCs) used in motors. This research aims to comprehend how SVPWM voltage excitation affects the magnetic properties and losses of SMCs. SVPWM voltage waveform has apparent voltage harmonics that can affect the core losses of soft magnetic materials. To measure the magnetic properties of SMCs, a test system is established that uses a range of carrier frequencies from 0 kHz to 100 kHz during SVPWM voltage excitation. The test results show that the hysteresis loop of SMCs exhibits minor loops on the major loop, which results in at least a 5.554% increase in losses when compared to sinusoidal excitation. To better predict and understand these losses, a neural network-based model is proposed for estimating losses under SVPWM excitation in SMCs. The proposed model optimizes the application of SMCs in motors and can contribute to the optimization of motor design.

Speed Control of Three Phase Induction Motor using PI Controller with Space Vector Width Modulation (SVPWM) Technique

This article aimed to design and simulated the speed control of a three-phase induction motor using a PI controller with Space Vector Pulse width modulation technique. The induction motor used in this article is was designed at the Electrical Energy Conversion Laboratory, Riau University, with a power of 1.1 kW, 380 V, 2-pole. Meanwhile, the PI controller constants used in designing this induction motor were determined using the Fine Tunning method to obtain KP and KI values of 3.539 and 9.526, respectively. The tests were carried out by running simulations in three conditions, namely no load, full load, and variable load at a speed of 2800 rpm. The test results showed that the use of a PI controller can improve the speed response of induction motors by eliminating the steady state error. This is in addition to increasing the rise time response of the motor speed by 0.012s and 0.046s at no load and full load, respectively, when the rise time analysis is at the same value. It can also accelerate the motor to reach a peak speed of 0.247 s and 0.166s at no load and full load. In addition, SPVWM with PI controller can maintain speed setting even though there is a load change during operation, which can be verified with load testing.

Level vector pulse width modulation for multilevel inverters

SummaryIn this paper, a novel method named as level vector pulse width modulation (LVPWM) is proposed for multilevel inverters. Similar to the conventional space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM), the proposed method is a vector‐based method in the α–β frame. Unlike the SVPWM, the variables of each of the α and β axes are considered separately. Instead of space vectors, level vectors are considered for the synthesis of the reference vectors. There is no need to consider multiple switching states, vectors, and large lookup tables in the algorithm. The appropriate switching states for the synthesis of the reference vectors are determined using simple computations at each sampling time. Generality for different inverter topologies, online implementation, simplicity of the algorithm and computations, independency of the algorithm complexity from the number of switching states, and easy extension to overmodulation region are the advantages of the proposed method. Implementation of the LVPWM in different inverter topologies is studied. The validation of the proposed modulation strategy is carried out by simulation and experimental results.

Three-Phase Motor Inverter and Current Sensing GaN Power IC.

A three-phase GaN-based motor inverter IC with three integrated phase current mirror sensors (sense-FETs or sense-HEMTs, 1200:1 ratio), a temperature sensor, and an amplifier is presented and experimentally operated. The three low-side currents are read out by virtual grounding transimpedance amplifiers. A modified summed DC current readout circuit using only one amplifier is also discussed. During continuous 24 V motor operation with space-vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM), the sensor signal is measured and a bidirectional measurement capability is verified. The measured risetime of the sensor signal is 51 ns, indicating around 7 MHz bandwidth (without intentional optimization for high bandwidth). The IC is operated up to 32 V on DC-biased semi-floating substrate to limit negative static back-gating of the high-side transistors to around -7% of the DC-link voltage. Analysis of the capacitive coupling from the three switch-nodes to the substrate is calculated for SVPWM based on capacitance measurement, resulting in four discrete semi-floating substrate voltage levels, which is experimentally verified. Integrated advanced power converter topologies with sensors improve the power density of power electronics applications, such as for low-voltage motor drive.

Multiple load operation of indirect matrix converter for different frequencies using symmetrical space vector modulation

AbstractThis study describes an indirect matrix converter (IMC) that uses symmetrical space vector pulse width modulation (SSVPWM) to feed two loads from a single DC link at a variable frequency. Output stage‐I is connected to the static load, while output stage‐II is connected to the PMSM for speed control. It is appropriate for drive systems with variable frequency, such as those seen in wind power generation and aviation. In recent years, significant studies on AC‐AC converters have been conducted due to the rising interest in electric cars and renewable energy. The performance of permanent magnet motors is better than that of other types of AC motors due to their superior performance and residual flux permanent magnets. Contrary to normal back‐to‐back power conversion systems, IMC does not necessitate the use of capacitors in the DC‐link, decoupled control between the two‐stages, a simple clamping circuit or zero current switching in the rectifier stage, allowing the system's volume to be reduced. It is investigated how well the two output stages of the proposed IMC perform. To illustrate the benefits of the suggested IMC design, an improved SSVPWM is employed, and MATLAB/SIMULINK‐based simulations were performed to validate the efficacy of the modulation mechanism. In addition, the real‐time implementation of the work was validated using a real‐time simulator, OPAL‐RT (OP4510).

Experimental Validation of Different Control Techniques Applied to a Five-Phase Open-End Winding Induction Motor

Open-end winding five-phase induction motor (OeW-5PIM) configuration is used in industrial applications, where minimization in the total harmonic currents and high reliability are needed. The majority of the literature on OeW-5PIM topology discusses field-oriented control and direct torque control in addition to other robust control techniques such as the backstepping approach. This paper focuses on the mathematical and experimental approaches of backstepping control (BSC) and rotor-flux-oriented control (RFOC) for an OeW-5PIM topology. The space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) strategy is associated with the suggested control techniques to improve the dynamic performance (i.e., reducing ripple, fixed switching frequency, etc.) of the studied motor. Furthermore, the RFOC-SVPWM and BSC-SVPWM are comprehensively compared using experimental implementation under various situations such as load torque, open-phase fault, and high/low-speed operation.

Backstepping Based Grey Wolf and DPC for Power Quality Improvement and Active Power Injection in PV Grid-connected System Based on Interleaved Boost Converter

This research offers the backstepping based grey wolf control design for a multifunctional PV grid-connected system (MPGC) based on four phases interleaved boost converter. This work proposes a solution to the issues of harmonic mitigation, reactive power compensation, and PV-generated power injection into the grid-based MPGC. The interleaved boost converter (IBC), controlled using maximum power point tracking (MPPT), is utilized to harvest the photovoltaic (PV) system's peak power and overcome the conventional topology's drawbacks. Direct power control (DPC) based on space-vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) is used to control the instantaneous power of the MPGC, and the backstepping control (BSC) is applied to the whole system to maintain the robustness and stability of the suggested method. The Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) optimized the system's dynamic response by adjusting the BSC parameters. The results were obtained using MATLAB/Simulink software. The suggested work shows excellent performance based on the obtained results, achieving the sinusoidal waveform of the currents and a unity power factor. Total harmonic distortion (THD) has been decreased below 5% in accordance with IEEE 519-2014 standard.

Discontinuous Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation for Six Switch Converter With Independent Control of Phase Voltages and Switching Device Stress Alleviation

This paper presents a discontinuous space vector pulse width modulation (DSVPWM) for the six-switch inverter. To provide a broader alternative of DSVPWM for the six-switch inverter, the space vector method employing three zero vector partitioning parameters has been used to generate the modulation signals. A simple mathematical transformation is applied to the resulting modulation signals. This, along with the switching logic results in the accurate synthesis of the phase voltages in both the linear and non-linear regions of operation. The operating modes are chosen to ensure independent phase voltages. Furthermore, the use of the three zero vector partitioning parameters for the DSVPWM not only alleviate the switching stresses of the devices but ensures even distribution of the stress in the top, middle and bottom devices in a leg of the converter. An application of the converter is the symmetrical two-phase induction motor (STPIM) drive. Experimental results validate the theory and analysis including an open loop v/f operation of the STPIM drive.