• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.445-455
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• 2018

A novel algorithm is proposed to regulate the neutral point potential in neutral point clamped three-level inverters. Oscillations of the neutral point potential and an unbalanced dc-link voltage cause distortions of the output voltage. Large capacitors, which make the application costly and bulky, are needed to eliminate oscillations. Thus, the algorithm proposed in this paper utilizes the finite-control-set model predictive control and the multistage medium vector to solve these issues. The proposed strategy consists of a two-step prediction and a cost function to evaluate the selected multistage medium vector. Unlike the virtual vector method, the multistage medium vector is a mixture of the virtual vector and the original vector. In addition, its amplitude is variable. The neutral point current generated by it can be used to adjust the neutral point potential. When compared with the virtual vector method, the multistage medium vector contributes to decreasing the regulation time when the modulation index is high. The vectors are rearranged to cope with the variable switching frequency of the model predictive control. Simulation and experimental results verify the validity of the proposed strategy.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.1477-1485
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• 2019

This paper proposes an effective model predictive current control (MPCC) that involves using 10 virtual voltage vectors to reduce the current harmonics and common-mode voltage (CMV) for a two-level five-phase voltage source inverter (VSI). In the proposed scheme, 10 virtual voltage vectors are included to reduce the CMV and low-order current harmonics. These virtual voltage vectors are employed as the input control set for the MPCC. Among the 10 virtual voltage vectors, two are applied throughout the whole sampling period to reduce current ripples. The two selected virtual voltage vectors are based on location information of the reference voltage vector, and their duration times are calculated using a simple algorithm. This significantly reduces the computational burden. Simulation and experimental results are provided to verify the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2001년도 Proceedings ICPE 01 2001 International Conference on Power Electronics
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• pp.369-373
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• 2001

Multilevel inverter has attracted great interest in high-voltage high-power field because of its less distorted output. In this paper, a direct torque control (DTC) technique based on a three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter is presented. In order to solve the intrinsic neutral-point voltage-balancing problem and to obtain a high performance DTC, a special vector selection method is introduced and the concept of virtual vector is developed. By using the proposed PWM strategy, a MRAS speed sensor-less DTC drive can be achieved without sensing the neutral-point voltage, The strategy can be verified by simulation and experimental results.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.168-178
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• 2019

Discrete space vector modulation (DSVM) is an effective method to improve the steady-state performance of the finite control set predictive control for permanent magnet synchronous motor drive systems. However, it requires complex computations due to the presence of numerous virtual voltage vectors. This paper proposes an improved finite control set model-free predictive control using DSVM to reduce the computational burden. First, model-free deadbeat current control is used to generate the reference voltage vector. Then, based on the principle that the voltage vector closest to the reference voltage vector minimizes the cost function, the optimal voltage vector is obtained in an effective way which avoids evaluation of the cost function. Additionally, in order to implement double-objective control, a two-level decisional cost function is designed to sequentially reduce the stator currents tracking error and the inverter switching frequency. The effectiveness of the proposed control is validated based on experimental tests.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.787-797
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• 2013

Despite the advantages offered by multilevel inverters, one of the main drawbacks that prevents their widespread use is their circuit complexity as the number of power switches employed is usually high. This paper presents a new multilevel inverter topology with a considerable reduction in the number of power switches used through the switch-sharing approach. The fact that the proposed inverter applies two bidirectional power switches for sharing among the three phases does not prevent it from producing seven levels in the line-to-line output voltage waveforms. A modified scheme of space vector modulation via the application of virtual voltage vectors is developed to generate the PWM signals of the power switches. The performance of the proposed inverter is investigated through MATLAB/SIMULINK simulations and is practically tested using a laboratory prototype with a DSP-based modulator. The results demonstrate the satisfactory performance of the inverter and verify the effectiveness of the modulation method.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.219-225
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• 2007

AC/DC 컨버터, UPS 등의 적용 분야에서 사용하는 계통 전압의 주파수와 위상 정보는 매우 중요하다. 3상의 경우에는 계통 전압 벡터를 사용하여 계통 전압의 위상 및 주파수 정보를 쉽게 얻을 수 있으나, 단상의 경우에는 계통 전압의 위상 및 주파수 검출이 어렵다. 본 논문에서는 가상 2상 방식을 사용하여 계통 전압의 주파수와 위상을 검출하는 단상 PLL 방법들의 동작을 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션 및 실험을 통하여 살펴보고 각 방법들의 제어 성능을 비교 검토하여 본다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.998-1004
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• 2016

3상 PWM 컨버터는 입력 전류를 정현적으로 제어할 수 있어 입력 전류의 고조파 성분을 감소시킬 수 있고 입력 전압에 대하여 입력 전류의 위상을 제어할 수 있다. 본 논문은 3상 PWM 컨버터의 역률개선을 위하여 전원전압센서를 사용하지 않고 가상자속기반 벡터제어를 적용한 새로운 센서리스 제어방식을 연구하였다. 직류출력전압은 칼만 필터를 적용하여 추정한 가상자속에 의해 제어되며, 동기위상은 추정된 가상자속을 이용하여 위상을 얻는다. 제시한 PFC 알고리즘은 역률개선 및 가변영역에서 직류출력전압, 부하변동에서 직류출력전압을 정밀하게 제어할 수 있는 우수성을 가진다. 본 논문에서 제안한 가상자속추정 알고리즘을 적용한 칼만 필터 성능은 실험과 시뮬레이션을 통해서 검증하였다.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2004년도 전력전자학술대회 논문집(1)
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• pp.415-419
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• 2004

The U filter has been generally used to filter the output voltage of PWM inverter to the sinusoidal waveform. The resonant voltage on the output voltage of PWM inverter may be generated due to LC filter. This paper proposed the algorithm to damp the resonant voltage using the virtual resistor without decreasing the efficiency by the power loss in the real resistor The method is appled to the vector controlled induction motor driven by the PWM inverter with the LC filter. The simulation results are carried out to verify the performances of the proposed algorithm.

• 대한전기학회논문지:전기기기및에너지변환시스템부문B
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• 제53권9호
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• pp.562-568
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• 2004

The frequency and phase angle of the utility voltage are important in many industrial systems. In the three-phase system, they can be easily known by using the utility voltage vector. However, in the case of single phase system, there are some difficulties in detecting the information of utility voltage. In conventional system, the zero-crossing detection method is widely used, but could not obtain the information of utility voltage instantaneously. In this paper, the new digital PLL control using virtual two phase detector is proposed with a detailed analysis of single-phase digital PLL control for utility connected systems. The experimental results under various utility conditions are presented and demonstrate an excellent phase tracking capability in the single-phase grid-connected operation.