{"title":"DFIG wind turbines with very sparse and sparse Matrix Converters to control frequency","authors":"Bahman Khaki, Mohammad Iman Bahari, S. Afjei","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910317","url":null,"abstract":"Matrix converters (MC) can convert variable AC input to desired AC output. While a change occure in power systems i.e. a fault, loss of generation or changes in wind speed, in this study, Matrix Converters can properly improve the behavior of oscillatory system to be more stable. In this study, frequency of system is taken into consideration, frequency measurement is done by proper use of phase locked loop in different case studies. Two new structures base on sparse matrix converter (SMC) and also very sparse matrix converters (VSMC) introduces to be implement instead of B2B converters in DFIG wind turbine structures. The structure don't have any DC link. The model also compared with conventional matrix converter (CMC) uses with wound rotor induction generator. Symmetric sequence method utilized in the study for inversion and rectification stages of direct space vector strategy (SVM) for SMC and VSMC. For CMC indirect space vector modulation strategy (ISVM) used that expressed in detail. Two different models for wind turbine block proposed in the simulations to model shaft torque-speed behavior. Results show the consistency of the proposed structure to control frequency of the proposed power system when integrated to DFIG wind turbines base on VSMC and SMC matrix converters.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133403919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two new transformer-based isolated seven-level inverters","authors":"S. Saeidabadi, Amin Ashraf Gandomi, M. Sabahi","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910322","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, two various transformer-based inverters are proposed. The proposed inverters consist of one center-tap transformer, two bidirectional switches and three unidirectional switches. The proposed inverters are capable of increasing the input voltage according to the winding turn-ratio of the transformers and isolating input DC sources with the load, resulting in enhanced reliability. The performance of the proposed inverter has been compared to some of the commonly used transformer-based inverters from the literature in terms of the number of components and the overall performance. The proposed multilevel inverters have reduced number of IGBTs and gate drivers and subsequently require a relatively simple control strategy for generating the desired output voltage. Finally, the performance of the proposed inverter has been simulated utilizing PSCAD/EMTDC software package.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129866024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An experimental model for extraction of the natural frequencies influencing on the acoustic noise of synchronous motors","authors":"Mohammadreza Baghayipour, A. Darabi, A. Dastfan","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910402","url":null,"abstract":"Acoustic noise analysis of electrical machines is of special interest due to their numerous and miscellaneous applications. The analytical and numerical approaches for prediction and calculation of acoustic noise radiated from electrical machines usually yield considerable errors. Therefore, the accurate investigation of acoustic noise in electrical machines necessitates exact experimental noise measurements. In this paper, an efficient experimental model is developed to analyze the acoustic noise radiated from a synchronous motor, identify the noise sources, and extract the significant natural frequencies. At first, the motor mechanical speed is raised from zero up to a maximum value by use of a Variable Frequency Drive. During the motor acceleration period, its radiated acoustic noise is measured by means of a “measurement microphone” in a standard test condition. The measurement results are then analyzed via developing and utilizing an Image Processing Algorithm, and thereby, the prominent noise sources of the synchronous motor and its significant natural frequencies are finally identified.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127167526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of grid connected bidirectional V2G charger based on multi-objective algorithm","authors":"M. Aryanezhad","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910381","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a novel multi-objective approach to grid connected plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that uses for peak load levelling and load variance minimization. Meanwhile, this optimization technique sizes the capacitor of DC-link to provide sufficient reactive power compensation. This optimization technique is based on fuzzy-decision-making predictive control (FDMPPC) strategy which can be able to provide of peak load levelling and capacitor sizing of battery charger of PHEV, simultaneously. The proposed method is applied to the IEEE 123 test feeder, using time series analysis over a diurnal, 24-hour, simulation period. The optimization results show that the power load curve is effectively driven to follow the target loading and the grid voltage is successfully regulated.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"218 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116431899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Pichan, A. Ale Ahmad, A. Abrishamifar, M. Fazeli
{"title":"Simple and efficient design and control of the single phase PWM rectifier for UPS applications","authors":"M. Pichan, A. Ale Ahmad, A. Abrishamifar, M. Fazeli","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910356","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with simple design and control of single-phase PWM rectifier which plays an important task in new commercial and low cost uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs). Firstly, a simple and fast single-phase phase locked loop (PLL) is proposed which is one of the main parts of control system. Besides, an efficient design of passive elements of rectifier is proposed to reduce size and cost of hardware system. In addition, due to several benefits of digital signal processors (DSPs) such as fast calculation capability, various peripherals and serial communications, a DSP-based digital controller is adopted to control the rectifier. Several simulation and experimental results are provided to verify the effectiveness of the proposed design manner and control system.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129440854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. A. Taher, Mohammad Hosein Alaee, Zahra Dehghani Arani
{"title":"Model predictive control of PV-based shunt active power filter in single phase low voltage grid using conservative power theory","authors":"S. A. Taher, Mohammad Hosein Alaee, Zahra Dehghani Arani","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910332","url":null,"abstract":"Among different renewable energy sources, photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion systems connected to the grid via an interfacing converter have grown very fast. The system power quality is affected by nonlinear loads. This paper presents a control scheme for power electronics converters to mitigate current harmonics and control of the injected active power into the electrical grid which is generated by PV system. These objectives are achieved by using the conservative power theory (CPT). Finite control set model predictive control (FS-MPC), is used as proposed switching algorithm. Finally, simulation results using MATLAB-Simulink demonstrate the effectiveness and performance of the FS-MPC switching algorithm in comparison with hysteresis switching algorithm.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"161 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122047418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alireza Hadizadeh, Masoud Noushak, H. Iman‐Eini, S. Farhangi, J. Schanen
{"title":"Semiconductor loss reduction in a Modular Multilevel Converter by harmonic injection to the reference voltage","authors":"Alireza Hadizadeh, Masoud Noushak, H. Iman‐Eini, S. Farhangi, J. Schanen","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910342","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910342","url":null,"abstract":"Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) acts as an energy interface in high-power applications. Due to large number of switches, it is an important goal to measure the amount of losses in the converter. This paper presents an analytical loss calculation approach based on current and voltage waveforms of switches. Applying the device parameters as well as the current and voltage waveforms, the proposed method calculates the expected loss behavior. By injecting a specific amount of second harmonic into the reference voltage, the converter losses are reduced and the efficiency of the converter is improved. The simulation results of applying the proposed method to a three-phase MMC clearly prove its efficient performance.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"477 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123554575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Axial flux induction motor, design and evaluation of steady state modeling using equivalent circuit","authors":"A. Nobahari, A. Darabi, A. Hassannia","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910351","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910351","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a design algorithm of a dual rotor axial flux induction motor, constructed from two cage rotors and a toroidal wound stator. The steady state performance of the motor is analyzed using equivalent circuit and time stepping 3D finite elements method (FEM). The results show the correctness of proposed design algorithm and also show the high accuracy of equivalent circuit model for steady state behavior prediction of axial flux induction motor. Furthermore it is shown that 2D FEM can calculate the motor torque pulsations with good precision in much less time. The proposed design by use of equivalent circuit as a simple model can be used for optimum design of such motor.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"132 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133555163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Post-fault performance enhancement of the PMSM drive by employing the predictive torque control","authors":"V. Asadzadeh, A. Dastfan, A. Darabi","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910374","url":null,"abstract":"Several inverter faults such as open-phase or loss of the driving signals could terminate the operation of a PMSM drive. By reconfiguring the two-level three-phase six-switch inverter and employing the four-switch (B4) topology during the post-fault condition, unceasing operation of the drive is attainable. In this paper a predictive torque control (PTC) scheme is proposed to control the B4 inverter-fed permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). An extended cost function of the predictive scheme not only reduces the fluctuation of electromagnetic torque and stator flux, but also it reduces the voltage offset between the DC bus capacitors. The B4 inverter controlled by the proposed method reduces the switching losses and helps to tolerate several inverter faults. Proposed PTC method alleviates the unbalanced phase currents induced by fluctuation of DC bus center tap voltage. It provides an effective approach to reduce the harmonic distortions of the motor currents and relevant stator vibrations. It also suggests a systematic, automated approach for the tuning of applied Proportional-Integral controller in the speed control loop, which utilizes the fuzzy logic algorithm. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness and potentials of the proposed PTC method to control the post-fault B4 inverter-fed PMSM drive.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"162 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131423494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A robust maximum power point tracker with fully analog implementation","authors":"S. Kaboli, A. Rajaei","doi":"10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDSTC.2017.7910375","url":null,"abstract":"An analog circuit for maximum power point tracking of a PV battery charger with minimum number of elements is proposed which works in a full range condition with a fixed switching frequency. In conventional MPPT algorithms which provide PV current or voltage reference value as output, fast climate changes may cause system instability. Here, a new variable is defined to eliminate the problem and improve the stability of the system. In order to compare the presented circuit with a conventional system, perturb and observe (P&O) MPPT algorithm which is well-known in PV systems is implemented on the same system. Simulation results (Conventional P&O algorithm and proposed structure) are presented and compared which demonstrate performance and effectiveness of the proposed analog MPPT circuit. An experimental set up has been made which the results match with theory and simulation.","PeriodicalId":414828,"journal":{"name":"2017 8th Power Electronics, Drive Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122980344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}