DC voltage sensorless single-phase PFC converter

We propose a simple DC voltage sensorless single phase PFC converter by detecting an AC line voltage waveform. Both DC voltage and AC current sensors used in the conventional PFC converter are not required to construct the control system. The conventional converter circuit with a boost chopper circuit in the DC side from a rectifier circuit is used as the main PFC converter circuit. In the control system, the circuit parameters such as a series inductance L and equivalent load resistance value R/sub d/ are used to generate the sinusoidal current waveform. The DC voltage is directly controlled by the command input signal k/sub d/(=E/sub d//E/sub a/) for the boost chopper circuit. The DC voltage regulation is small because of the feed forward control for the AC line voltage E/sub a/ and no dependence of the circuit parameters. The sinusoidal current waveform in phase with the AC line voltage can be obtained. The feasibility of the proposed control system is verified by some simulation and experimental results.     

无直流电压传感器的单相APFC变换器

文章对一种只检测交流输入电压而不需要检测输出直流电压的简化单相PFC变换器进行了理论分析和研究。在构建控制电路时,不需要常规PFC变换器中的输出电压传感器和输入电流传感器。PFC变换器的主电路为整流电路的直流侧接一级Boost电路。在控制电路中,使用电感L、等效负载电阻Rd等电路参数产生正弦电流波形基准,输出电压直接由控制量Kd(=Ed/Ea)来调节。通过控制,可以得到恒定的直流输出电压和与交流输入电压同相位的正弦电流波形。仿真结果证明了该变换器的可行性。     

Output voltage integral control technique for compensating nonidealDC buses in voltage source inverters

Output harmonic minimization in standard pulse width modulation (PWM) pattern generators is based on the assumption that the input DC bus voltage is ripple-free. However, in a practical converter system, a nonideal DC bus deteriorates the quality of the inverter output voltage by introducing undesirable low-order harmonics that may be difficult to filter. The existing compensation techniques often use additional and complex circuitry to eliminate the effect of this ripple on the output voltage. This paper presents an online PWM pattern generator that inherently takes into account the DC bus ripple and generates gating signals required to produce high-quality sinusoidal output voltages. The technique is based on integrating the output voltage at a constant frequency on a pulse-by-pulse basis to ensure a sinusoidal volt-sec (V/s) distribution, irrespective of the input DC bus. The principles of operation are explained, and design equations are derived. The features of the proposed PWM pattern generator are illustrated. Comparison of the output voltage waveforms of those standard sinusoidal PWM (SPWM) techniques illustrate, in particular, the effectiveness of the ripple-rejection mechanism. Experimental results obtained on a 3-kVA laboratory prototype confirm the feasibility and features of the proposed pattern generator     

Real-time output voltage control method of quasi-ZCS seriesresonant HF-linked DC-AC converter

This paper proposes a real-time control method of a series resonant high-frequency linked DC-AC converter employing quasi-zero current switching (quasi-ZCS) and a feedback control method for sinusoidal output voltage. An approximate analysis of the converter is performed, and then simplified equations and an equivalent circuit similar to the conventional PWM inverters/inverters are obtained. A real-time feedback control of the converter is realized using the equivalent circuit without detecting HF link current. The usefulness of the proposed control algorithm is confirmed by experimental results     

A contactless power transfer system using a series–series–parallel resonant converter

In this article, a contactless power transfer system using a series–series–parallel resonant converter (SSPRC) is proposed. The proposed converter can improve on or eliminate the disadvantages of the contactless system based on conventional resonant converters, since it independently compensates for a primary side leakage inductance, a secondary side leakage inductance and a magnetising inductance. The proposed converter also reduces the circulating currents and the reactive power by controlling the phase angle difference between the inverter output voltage and the current. In addition, the system design can be simplified, since the voltage gain is determined only by the transformer turns ratio for the overall load range without being affected by the other transformer parameters. The proposed converter is analysed with respect to the gain and current margin. The system design procedure is then described for the proposed circuit based on the circuit analysis. Finally, the experimental results are presented in order to verify the proposed contactless power supply.     

Voltage-source active power filter based on multilevel converter and ultracapacitor DC link

A new topology for active power filters (APF) using an 81-level converter is analyzed. Each phase of the converter is composed of four three-state converters, all of them connected to the same capacitor dc link voltage and their output connected in series through output transformers. The main advantages of this kind of converter are the negligible harmonic distortion obtained and the very low switching frequency operation. The single-phase equivalent circuit is analyzed and their governing equations derived. The dc link voltage control, based on manipulating the converter's voltage phase, is analyzed together with the circuit's characteristics that determine the capability to draw or deliver active and reactive current. Simulation results for this application are compared with conventional pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) converters, showing that this filter can compensate load current harmonics, keeping better-quality sinusoidal currents from the source. The simulated configuration uses a 1-F ultracapacitor in the dc link, making it possible to store energy and deliver it during short voltage dips. This is achieved by applying a modulation control to maintain a stable ac voltage during dc voltage drops. A prototype of the filter was implemented and tested, and the obtained current waveforms showed to be as good as expected.     

Single-stage three-phase buck-boost type AC-DC converter with highpower factor

A new control process for single-stage three-phase buck-boost type AC-DC power converters with high power factor, sinusoidal input currents and adjustable output voltage is proposed. This converter allows variable power factor operation, but this work focus on achieving unity power factor. The proposed control method includes a fast and robust input current controller based on a vectorial sliding mode approach. The active nonlinear control strategy applied to this power converter, allows high quality input currents. Given the comparatively slow dynamics of the DC output voltage, a proportional integral (PI) controller is adopted to regulate the converter output voltage. The voltage controller modulates the amplitudes of the current references, which are sinusoidal and synchronous with the input source voltages. Experimental results from a laboratory prototype show the high power factor and the low harmonic distortion characteristics of the circuit     

Induction-generator-based system providing regulated voltage withconstant frequency

The electrical characteristics of an isolated induction-generator-based system are improved through the association with a voltage-source pulsewidth modulation (PWM) inverter. The electronic converter allows the achievement of a better system behavior in many aspects: voltage regulation, frequency stabilization, and reactive power compensation. The system operation strategy consists of maintaining constant synchronous frequency at the induction generator via an association with a PWM inverter. The system power balance and the generator voltage regulation may be accomplished by two different means: through the rotor speed regulation, or by sending part of the energy stored in the inverter DC side to the grid through a single-phase line, in case the rotor speed is not regulated and a single-phase grid connection is available. The obtained results demonstrated the system is stable, robust, and an effective source of regulated three-phase voltages     

A self-off-time detector for reducing standby current of DRAM

A self-off-time detector is proposed for reducing the standby current due to various voltage generators in DRAM's. It automatically evaluates an optimal off-time interval and controls the dynamic ON/OFF switching ratio of power-dissipation circuits such as level detectors. A substrate back-bias voltage generator based on the proposed self-off-time detector scheme has been implemented using a 0.35-μm double-poly double-metal CMOS process. Measured results show that the total average standby current in the substrate back-bias voltage generator, except for the pumping current component which eventually arises from the leakage current, is less than 0.2 μA over the leakage current range of 0.1-1 μA. This scheme can he directly applied to all of the voltage generators in DRAM's as well as the self-refresh circuit without much modification     

一种DC/DC转换器的短路保护电路设计

针对负载短路会对DC/DC造成性能不稳定或损坏的情况,提出一种新型短路保护电路,有效地避免了传统电路在短路时大电流输出造成的能量浪费。该保护电路采用在负载短接时,通过改变电流限比较器输入端基准电压达到降低电路最大输出电流的措施。采用0.35 μm BCD工艺将该电路应用于一款高压同步BUCK型DC/DC转换器中,specter仿真结果表明,当负载短路时,该芯片的短路电流只有30 mA,与传统保护电路相比,降低了短路时的输出电流,达到节约能量的目的。     

磁环在双馈风电变频器共模抑制中的应用

双馈风电变频器直接驱动转子,在转子轴上产生较高的共模电压。该电压是有害的,向前可以使齿轮箱发生电蚀,向后可以损坏编码器,还使双馈电机自身的轴承发生电蚀;而共模电流可以传导到控制系统和电源系统,产生电磁兼容问题;对于发电机自身,使转子局部损耗增大,破坏电机绝缘。为了保证系统可靠性和稳定性,需对共模电压/电流进行抑制,本文将就磁环在共模电压/电流抑制中的应用进行探讨。     

Sub-1-μA dynamic reference voltage generator forbattery-operated DRAMs

A new reference voltage generator with ultralow standby current of less than 1 μA is proposed. The features are: 1) a merged scheme of threshold voltage difference generator and voltage-up converter with current mirror circuits, and 2) intermittent activation technique using self-refresh clock for the DRAM. This combination enables the average current to be reduced to 1/100 and the resistance of trimming resistor to be reduced to 1/10 compared to conventional reference voltage generators, while maintaining high accuracy and high stability. The proposed circuit was experimentally evaluated with a test device fabricated using 0.3-μm process. An initial error of less than 4% for 6 trimming steps of the trimming resistor, temperature dependence of less than 370 ppm/°C from room temperature to 100°C, and output noise of less than 12 mV for 1 V_p-p V_cc bumping are achieved. These results are sufficient for achieving high-density battery operated DRAMs with low active and data-retention currents comparable to SRAMs     

A Secondary Voltage Control Strategy for Transmission Level Interconnection of Wind Generation

This paper addresses implementation issues associated with secondary voltage control in a doubly-fed induction generator based wind farm. The effects of different system parameters on the performance of the control are considered, namely the short circuit ratio of the interconnection and the inherent communication delay between the wind park and the remote bus. In addition, a strategy for allocation reactive power requirements to each of the generators within the wind park is proposed. The system is developed and simulated for a wind park consisting of six wind generators connected to a typical transmission system. The paper proposes an optimal tracking secondary voltage control method developed to achieve effective voltage regulation, enhance the network voltage profile and provide optimal reactive power compensation to the interconnected power system. The performance of the controller is compared with secondary voltage control at one selected bus, primary voltage control and the optimal voltage profile obtained from the optimal power flow analysis. The performance of the controllers is tested for steady state operation and in response to system contingencies, taking into account the impact of communication time delays and short circuit ratio (SCRs). Simulation results are presented to demonstrate the capability of the controllers to provide the desired reactive power compensation and voltage support to the electric power grid.     

High-voltage multilevel converter with regeneration capability

This paper presents a multilevel converter with regeneration capability. The converter uses several power cells connected in series, each working with reduced voltage and with an active front end at the line side. This paper presents the following: (1) the control method of each cell; (2) the use of phase-shifting techniques to reduce the current and voltage distortion; and (3) criteria to select the connection of the cells. The converter generates almost sinusoidal currents at the load and at the input and works with very high power factor.     

AC-DC converter with parametric reactive power compensation

Resonant converters of 50 (60) Hz AC-DC are described, where each half cycle of network voltage the capacitor and inductor of an oscillatory circuit are switched from series into parallel and vice versa. The duration of series and parallel connection and also the transformer ratio are parametrically dependent on load. In the case of short circuit, only the parallel oscillating circuit operates. This restricts sharply the output current. The reactive power of the capacitor and the inductor compensate each other, both in the cases of series and parallel connection. Therefore, the power factor is very high from no load to short circuit. This converter fits very well for supplying arc furnaces, and there is no need for the costly and fast reactive power compensator and filter circuits. The operating principle of the converter, design principles, and a real operating converter rated 5.4 MW supplying a steel-melting arc furnace are described     

Low cost fuel cell converter system for residential power generation

The high installation cost is the major obstacle of the commercialization of the solid oxide fuel cell for distributed power generation. This paper presents a new low cost 10-kW converter system to overcome this obstacle. The proposed system consists of an isolated dc-dc converter to boost the fuel cell voltage to 400 V dc and a pulse-width modulated inverter with filter to convert the dc voltage to two split-phase 120-V ac. The dc-dc converter uses phase shifting to control power flow through a transformer with a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor full bridge on the low voltage side and a voltage doubler on the high voltage side. One IPM is used to realize the voltage doubler and the dc-ac inverter. Compared to the existing fuel cell converter systems, the proposed circuit has low cost, less component count, smaller size, and reduced dc-dc converter peak current. Simulation and experimental results are demonstrated.     

实现64级灰度显示的无源OLED驱动芯片的设计

设计出了一种实现64级灰度显示的单片混合信号驱动芯片,它采用脉冲宽度调制方法和两级电压预充方式,适用于驱动132×64像素的无源OLED显示屏.芯片内部主要包括数字控制器,显示数据存取器,DC-DC电压转换器,参考电流产生器,电压预充电路产生器,64个行驱动电路和132个列驱动电路.它已经用Chartered0.35μm 18V高压CMOS工艺制作完成,芯片面积约为10mm×2mm.测试结果表明芯片性能良好,在电源低压为3V,高压为12V,显示电流为100mA并处于最高级灰度显示的条件下,芯片与面板的总功耗为294mW.     

兆瓦级三电平永磁直驱风力发电系统仿真研究

基于永磁同步发电机(PMSG)数学模型,采用双三电平PWM结构的全功率变换器;机侧采用转子磁链定向的矢量控制技术并结合PMSG较为常用的零d轴电流控制方案,提高了系统效率;基于电网电压定向,网侧变换器应用电压电流双闭环控制策略;在Matlab/Simulink仿真环境下建立了直驱式永磁同步风力发电系统的仿真模型,包括:SVPWM矢量控制模块,零d轴电流控制模块,abc到dq坐标变换模块,电压补偿模块。对风速阶跃变化时系统运行情况进行了仿真,结果验证了该模型的合理性及控制策略的正确性和可行性。     

Direct Power Control Applied to Doubly Fed Induction Generator Under Unbalanced Grid Voltage Conditions

This paper analyzes the effects of unbalanced voltage on doubly fed induction generators. It also presents a novel control strategy based on direct power control (DPC+) applied to this type of generators, predominant in wind energy applications, that enables them to work under perturbed conditions and achieve optimum results. Although the technique can be implemented to control both rotor converters and grid converters, we will hereby exemplify the former which regulates stator active and reactive power. The results obtained with DPC+ are then compared through experimental tests to indicate that the technique is suitable and achieves good dynamic responses while controlling current distortion, power or torque oscillations. The validation of results has been performed through experimental tests on a 20-kW generator.      

Novel ZVS DC-DC converter with low current ripple for light rail transit

This paper develops and studies a three-level zero-voltage turn-on converter for providing auxiliary power system in a DC light rail vehicle. The proposed converter includes a three-level circuit and a half-bridge circuit sharing the same power switches on the high voltage side in order to reduce switch counts and distribute total power into two circuits. The Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) with a low voltage rating and a turn-on resistance are adopted in the developed converter in order to decrease conduction losses on power switches. On the secondary side, two inductors and four rectifier diodes are employed to reduce output ripple current and transformer secondary winding turns. A duty cycle control based on the phase-shift pulse-width modulation is used to regulate the output voltage and achieve the wide range of zero-voltage turn-on. Experimental results with a prototype with a 760 V input and a 48V/30A output are provided to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the developed converter.