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A virtual space vector modulation strategy for suppressing common-mode voltage in dual-output T-type three-level converters

  • Rutian Wang (Key Laboratory of Modern Power System Simulation and Control and Renewable Energy Technology, Northeast Electric Power University) ;
  • Yue Gao (Key Laboratory of Modern Power System Simulation and Control and Renewable Energy Technology, Northeast Electric Power University) ;
  • Xuedong Wu (State Grid Jibei Electric Power Company Limited, Chengde Electric Power Supply Company) ;
  • Xiuyun Wang (Key Laboratory of Modern Power System Simulation and Control and Renewable Energy Technology, Northeast Electric Power University)
  • Received : 2023.05.09
  • Accepted : 2024.03.15
  • Published : 2024.08.20
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Abstract

Dual-output three-level converters are widely used in multiphase motor drives, and their common-mode voltage (CMV) and neutral point (NP) balance problems can affect the safe and stable operation of systems. Owing to their unique structure, certain disabled switching states exist. Suppressing the CMV to comply with operational constraints is worthy of further investigation. In this paper, an improved time-sharing virtual space vector (ITVSV) modulation strategy is proposed. In addition, the working principle of the converter is analyzed and divided into two effective working modes. The proposed strategy defines two kinds of virtual vector synthesis methods, using virtual vectors instead of the basic small vector of large CMV to reduce the degrees of freedom of voltage fluctuation. The switching loss can be reduced by adjusting the switching sequence in some areas. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the NP voltage is self-balancing within one primitive period. Finally, the effectiveness of the ITVSV for suppressing CMV and NP voltage balance is verified by experimental results.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52277170.

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