An enhanced Z-source inverter topology-based permanent magnet brushless DC motor drive speed control

In this paper, an enhanced Z-source inverter (ZSI) is introduced for controlling the speed of permanent magnet brushless DC motor (PMBLDCM) drive. It is the extension of the conventional ZSI and the elements used in the circuit are the same as those of the conventional ZSI, except that the position of Inverter Bridge and diode would be exchanged from the classical circuit diagram. This exchanged circuit avoids the startup path of the inrush current and hence reduces the inrush current and improves the motor efficiency. Different modes of enhanced ZSI are studied with PMBLDCM. The voltage polarity of Z-source capacitors in the proposed circuit is the same as that of the input voltage polarity. Furthermore, to get the same voltage boost, the capacitor voltage stress is reduced to a significant extent. The speed control capability of the proposed brushless DC motor drive is compared with that of the conventional ZSI. The proposed ZSI is implemented in MATLAB/Simulink working platform and the output performance is evaluated. Also, the performance of voltage ratio is analysed both by simulation and mathematical models. All these analyses are known to express the innovative features of the proposed system.     

Design and analysis of a proposed transformerless/non-isolated high-‎gain DC-DC converter for renewable energy applications

ABSTRACT

This paper proposes a transformerless/non-isolated, high-gain DC-DC converter required to increase low voltages in renewable energy applications. The converter topology uses only a single-switch with minimum voltage stress over the semiconductors. The design is obtained by integrating both the boost and the quadratic boost converter topology. Operating principles of the converter circuit topology are detailed, and the steady-state performance is analysed. The design results in lower switching voltage that significantly improves the efficiency of the controlled switches. The results obtained by computer simulation demonstrate that the high voltage gain is obtained at lower values of duty ratio with an efficiency of more than 94%. The merits of the proposed converter are given in comparison with other high-gain DC-DC converters. Finally, a laboratory model is built using the digital signal processor [dSPACE (DS-1104)] to verify the converter theory. The theoretical, simulation and experimental results that indicate the claimed converter performance and capability are given.     

A critical analysis of Z-source converters considering the effects of internal resistances

Nowadays Z-source networks are the most promising power converter networks that cover almost all electric power conversion (dc–dc, dc–ac, ac–dc and ac–ac) applications. However, the controller design is critical for Z-source converter (ZSC) due to the presence right-half-plane zero (RHPZ) in the control-to-capacitor-voltage transfer function. This RHPZ exhibits non-minimum phase undershoot in the capacitor voltage and also in the dc-link voltage waveforms. A perfect small-signal model is required to predict locations of the RHP zero and its dynamics. This paper contributes towards the small-signal analysis of ZSC under continuous conduction mode considering the parasitic resistance of the inductor, equivalent series resistance of the capacitor, internal resistances of active switch and forward voltage drop of the diode. The maximum allowable value of shoot-through duty ratio (STDR) and voltage gain for different values of the internal resistance and load resistance are discussed in this paper. The accuracy of the developed small-signal average model is compared with detailed circuit model in MATLAB/SIMULINK. Finally, the steady-state simulation results of ZSC are validated with hardware results.     

Frequency Control Design for Offshore Wind Farm Grid With LCC-HVDC Link Connection

This paper considers the formal design for the grid frequency control in an offshore wind farm connected with line-commutated converter high voltage dc (HVDC) link. The control paradigm is based on using the grid frequency control to regulate the HVDC rectifier firing angle or dc-link current and hence control the power flow in the system. The dynamic behaviors of the system are verified by comparing the response from derived transfer functions and PSCAD simulations; hence the grid frequency controllers are designed. The control system performance has been validated by simulations of normal operation and fault regimes. The work provides a good basis for wider research investigation into wind farm operation.     

DCM模式下非理想boost开关变换器的建模与仿真

提出了一种工作在断续电感电流(DCM)模式下的非理想DC-DC Boost(升压)变换器模型.在电路平均法基础上对占空比限制加以改进,并考虑寄生参数的影响,建立其小信号模型,推导出传递函数.在Matlab/Simulink环境中,对瞬态响应和开环传递函数进行仿真,结果与实际更加接近,精度更高.     

Signal flow graph modelling and analysis of interleaved DC?DC parallel converters

This paper presents a systematic development of a unified signal flow graph model for an interleaved DC–DC parallel converter system operating in continuous current mode. This signal flow graph approach provides a means to translate directly the switching converter to its graphic model, from which the steady-state and dynamic behaviour of the converter can be studied easily. The development of a unified signal flow graph is explained for a three-cell interleaved parallel converter system. Derivation of large-signal, small-signal and steady-state models from a unified signal flow graph is demonstrated by considering a two-cell interleaved converter system operating in complementary activation mode. Converter performance expressions such as steady-state voltage gain, efficiency expressions and small-signal characteristic transfer functions are also derived. A large-signal model was programmed in a TUTSIM simulator, and the large-signal responses against supply and load disturbances were predicted. Signal flow graph analysis results are validated with PSIM simulations. Experimental observations are provided to validate the signal flow graph modelling method. Further, the mathematical models obtained from the signal flow graph modelling are in agreement with those obtained from the state-space averaging technique.     

Voltage loop of boost PWM DC-DC converters with peak current-mode control

A new transfer function from control voltage to duty cycle, the closed-current loop, which captures the natural sampling effect is used to design a controller for the voltage-loop of a pulsewidth modulated (PWM) dc-dc converter operating in continuous-conduction mode (CCM) with peak current-mode control (PCM). This paper derives the voltage loop gain and the closed-loop transfer function from reference voltage to output voltage. The closed-loop transfer function from the input voltage to the output voltage, or the closed-loop audio-susceptibility is derived. The closed-loop transfer function from output current to output voltage, or the closed loop output impedance is also derived. The derivation is performed using an averaged small-signal model of the example boost converter for CCM. Experimental verification is presented. The theoretical and experimental results were in good agreement, confirming the validity of the transfer functions derived.     

A new green energy interface for telecommunications

Providing electricity to telecom tower can be realised by hybrid green energy systems than extending a power line from grid. For a hybrid energy system, it is important to develop a converter to integrate different power sources and storage elements. Conventional systems use an individual converter for individual source thus leading to a relatively complex configuration, larger component count and reduced system efficiency. To address these issues green energy interface (GEI) converter is used. In this paper, a detailed component wise analysis and performance comparison between conventional and GEI converter using Matlab/Simulink is presented. GEI converter has linear and non-linear components. So, small signal model based on state space averaged model of the GEI topology is obtained. A lab level prototype for the GEI converter with programmable interface controller is implemented and tested under various input conditions to study the performance of the converter during seasonal changes. The simulation and experimental results showed that effective operation and control strategy of the hybrid power supply system.

Abbreviations: BTS: base transceiver station; MSC: mobile switching centre; BSC: base station controller; CAPEX: capital expenditure; OPEX: operational expenditure; GEI: green energy interface     

基于瞬变电磁发射机的电路保护系统设计

瞬变电磁发射机是应用于深部地质探测的重要仪器设备,为了提高瞬变电磁发射机的安全性能,针对瞬变电磁发射机可能出现的过电压、过电流、功率器件温度过高和水冷系统水泵异常等状况,设计了硬件电路保护系统。对该保护系统原理进行了详细地分析,完成电路设计,并给出了关键元件参数。相比于软件保护系统,硬件电路保护具有响应无延迟、高可靠性、高稳定性的优点。最后,通过实验验证了该硬件电路保护系统的有效性与可行性。     

基于新型SVPWM的Z源逆变器研究

Z源逆变器(ZSI)通过在SVPWM普通零矢量中加入直通零矢量可以实现输入直流电压的升压变换。文章具体阐述了Z源逆变器的工作原理及其传统SVPWM实现方法,提出一种新的SVPWM直通时间分配法,该方法零矢量最大利用率高,最大升压值升高,有效提高系统工作性能。基于Matlab仿真平台,搭建了Z源逆变器的仿真模型,仿真结果验证了新型SVPWM的正确性与有效性。     

直流微电网双向AC/DC变换器鲁棒前馈控制策略研究

针对双向AC/DC功率变换器在直流微电网母线电压稳定性方面的问题,文中提出了一种结合LESO和滑模理论的前馈鲁棒控制策略。通过建立直流微电网三相AC/DC双向功率变换器的动态数学模型,架构了三阶线性扩张状态观测器,并将三阶LESO的观测值用于滑模控制器的设计。该控制策略能够在不需要额外电流传感器的情况下实现前馈控制,并确保系统具有良好的动态性能。该策略还能够有效降低滑模控制的实现难度,提高系统的鲁棒性。仿真分析验证了文中所提控制策略的有效性。     

三相双向PWM整流器模型与控制电路设计

为解决传统多脉冲变压整流器架构复杂,功率因数随着电压频率增加,输入功率因素也相应减少的问题。文中采用高频功率变换技术,对PWM整流器的模型与控制电路设计方法进行了分析,并在此基础上介绍了主电路参数的设计。并通过仿真和试验结果表明,文中所述设计的PWM整流器,达到了抑制谐波电流的目的,并可满足直流侧电压的抗干扰性和动态稳态性能,为PWM整流器参数的设计提供了参考。     

基于有效占空比的ZVZCS全桥变换器建模与仿真

分析了零电压-零电流开关(ZVZCS)全桥脉宽调制(PWM)变换器的工作原理,引入变压器副边电压有效占空比的概念并考虑电路元件的寄生参数,在Buck变换器的PWM开关等效模型的基础上,建立了ZVZCS全桥软开关变换器的小信号等效模型,该方法通用于任何可以计算出有效占空比的全桥变换器.通过对小信号传递函数的幅频和相频特性...     

Highly compact AC-AC converter achieving a high voltage transferratio

This paper reports a new, highly integrated modular design approach for pulsewidth-modulation AC-AC converters based on a modular phase-bank structure. Novel high-power 3-in-1 integrated bi-directional power modules (IBPM) rated at 1200-V AC and 150 A and the 3-to-1 phase bank circuits have been successfully developed, fabricated and tested. This enables the modularity design of the multiphase converter systems and reduces the critical parasitic inductance. A theoretical analysis of the IBPM's silicon utilization for this new breed of direct power converters has been outlined. A lab prototype at medium power level has been successfully designed, implemented, and tested with good results. A nearly 460-VRMS out voltage at a 1:0.955 voltage transfer ratio, which, perhaps, is the highest performance reported so far in the literature, has been achieved by the novel two-side modulation control system. The converter-fed AC motor system is able to operate over the 0-240 Hz range with inherent regenerative capability and four-quadrant operation. Potential industrial applications are also briefly highlighted in this paper     

Low-voltage-swing monolithic dc-dc conversion

A low-voltage-swing MOSFET gate drive technique is proposed in this paper for enhancing the efficiency characteristics of high-frequency-switching dc-dc converters. The parasitic power dissipation of a dc-dc converter is reduced by lowering the voltage swing of the power transistor gate drivers. A comprehensive circuit model of the parasitic impedances of a monolithic buck converter is presented. Closed-form expressions for the total power dissipation of a low-swing buck converter are proposed. The effect of reducing the MOSFET gate voltage swings is explored with the proposed circuit model. A range of design parameters is evaluated, permitting the development of a design space for full integration of active and passive devices of a low-swing buck converter on the same die, for a target CMOS technology. The optimum gate voltage swing of a power MOSFET that maximizes efficiency is lower than a standard full voltage swing. An efficiency of 88% at a switching frequency of 102 MHz is achieved for a voltage conversion from 1.8 to 0.9 V with a low-swing dc-dc converter based on a 0.18-/spl mu/m CMOS technology. The power dissipation of a low-swing dc-dc converter is reduced by 27.9% as compared to a standard full-swing dc-dc converter.     

Pseudo-resonant full bridge DC/DC converter

A DC-DC power converter topology that combines the ease of control and wide range of conventional DC-DC converters, with low switching losses, low dv/dt and low electromagnetic interference that is typical of zero voltage switched resonant converters is proposed. Consequently, the ratings of these components are substantially lower than for similarly rated resonant topologies. While resonant elements are used to ensure zero voltage switching of all devices, they have little or no role in the actual power transfer and can thus be reasonably sized. As the resonant elements are not involved in the primary power transfer, the converter is referred to as a pseudo-resonant converter. It is shown that the converter offers significantly higher levels of performance than either the pulse width-modulated (PWM) or typical resonant converters. Operation at very high frequencies is possible and is shown with the fabrication of a 200 W 1 MHz DC-DC converter     

寄生电感对低压增强型GaN HEMT开关行为的影响

寄生电感是影响功率管开关特性的重要因素之一,开关频率越高,寄生电感对低压增强型氮化镓高电子迁移率晶体管(GaN HEMT)的开关行为影响越深,使其无法发挥高速开关的性能优势。通过建立数学模型,理论分析了考虑各部分寄生电感后增强型GaN HEMT的开关过程,并推导了各阶段的持续时间和影响因素,然后通过建立双脉冲测试平台,对各部分寄生电感对开关特性的具体影响进行了实验验证。实验结果表明,寄生电感会使开关过程中的电流、电压出现振荡,影响开关速度和可靠性,并且各部分寄生电感对增强型GaN HEMT的开关过程影响程度不同,在实际PCB布局受到物理限制时,需要根据设计目标优化布局,合理分配各部分寄生电感以获得最优的开关性能。     

峰值电流模式控制的非理想Buck变换器的建模

在 Ridley 峰值电流模式控制的 Buck 变换器模型的基础上,提出一个包含传导损耗的修正模型.运用平均开关建模法,建立非理想PWM开关的非线性大信号平均模型.包含全部寄生电阻和二极管的正向压降.围绕某一稳态工作点,扰动并线性化平均模型,导出非理想Buck变换器的功率级在连续工作模式下的直流模型和线性小信号模型.在此基础上.修正峰值电流模式控制部分的小信号模型参数.最终建立整个峰值电流模式控制的非理想Buck变换器的线性小信号模型.推导小信号动态的解析结果.给出修正的补偿斜坡信号斜率.在Simetrix/simplis开关电源软件包中进行了仿真分析,结果显示新模型能更准确地预测系统性能.     

Buck变换器的分数阶仿真模型与混沌分析

基于电感和电容本质上是分数阶的事实,基于分数阶微积分理论结合改进的Oustaloup分数阶微积分滤波器近似算法,在Matlab/Simulink下建立了电流连续模式下的电压控制型Buck变换器的分数阶数学仿真模型和对应的电路仿真模型,通过仿真验证了该模型的正确性。基于建立的分数阶数学仿真模型研究了很少有文献研究的以参考电压和比例放大系数作为混沌控制变量的Buck变换器的混沌行为,得到了分别以参考电压、比例放大系数为变量的Buck变换器的V-I混沌相图。此模型可以对电压控制型Buck变换器的所有能导致混沌行为的7种情况进行仿真分析,利用此模型仿真分析了Buck变换器的阶数对系统动态响应过程的影响。该模型的建立方法也适用于其他DC/DC变换器的分数阶模型的建立。