Da Zhang, Yu Gu, Donglai Zhang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Haijin Li, Anshou Li
{"title":"Two efficient three-mode control strategies for four-switch buck-boost converters","authors":"Da Zhang, Yu Gu, Donglai Zhang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Haijin Li, Anshou Li","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12759","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The bidirectional DC-DC conversion, as an important application scenario, places certain requirements on the topology structure. The four-switch buck-boost (FSBB) converter has received widespread attention due to its simple structure, flexible control and state switchability. However, the traditional control strategy makes it difficult to meet the requirements of high performance, high stability and high security at the same time. Furthermore, the control methods commonly adopted in domestic and international practical applications rely heavily on analogue control, which cannot maintain efficiency over a wide stability range. The use of digital control methods allows for optimized control algorithms, maintaining stable system operation and improving efficiency. Therefore, it is very important to use the digital control method to further improve the smoothness and steady-state efficiency of the system multi-mode switching while maintaining a wide input and output range, based on this, this study proposes two new three-mode control modes: interleaved bias control mode and dual-edge bias control mode.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12759","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tao Liu, Yawei Yu, Longnv Li, Guxuan Xu, Gaojia Zhu
{"title":"Improved weighting factor selection method of predictive torque control for PMSM","authors":"Tao Liu, Yawei Yu, Longnv Li, Guxuan Xu, Gaojia Zhu","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12761","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the traditional predictive torque control strategy, the cost function considers two different control objectives: stator flux and torque. Therefore, it is necessary to reasonably set the weighting factor to ensure that the optimal voltage vector is accurately selected during the control process, thereby achieving better torque and flux control performance. In view of the complex tuning process caused by traditional predictive torque control setting method of weighting factor, a new weighting factor selection method for permanent magnet synchronous motor control system is proposed in this paper. The derivation process is based on the equivalent transformation between the torque–flux prediction and the voltage vector prediction. If both the cost functions of the torque–flux and voltage vector reach their minimum values, the same output voltage vector will be selected. Compared with previous studies, the algorithm proposed in this paper can find the precise location of the optimal weighting factor without changing the form of the cost function, which simplifies the parameter tuning process. Experimental results are also provided to validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12761","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chunxi Liu, Fangrui Hong, Zhile Liu, Li Zhou, Xuanxu Jin, Zhiwei Lin
{"title":"Robust predictive control strategy for grid-connected inverters with ultra-local model based on linear matrix inequality","authors":"Chunxi Liu, Fangrui Hong, Zhile Liu, Li Zhou, Xuanxu Jin, Zhiwei Lin","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12760","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12760","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To address the issue of poor robustness in the model predictive control of grid-connected inverters due to disturbances in load model parameters, this article developed an ultra-local model robust predictive controller based on Linear Matrix Inequality (LMI). First, to avoid dependence on model parameters, an ultra-local model of the system was constructed. Second, in the process of setting the state variable compensation gain, to simplify the complex computational steps of the traditional Lyapunov algorithm, the task of finding the gain that satisfies the Lyapunov stability condition was ingeniously transformed into an optimization problem of solving constrained LMI. Third, the optimized state variables are utilized to design a new cost function predictive model, thereby enhancing the precision of system control. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed approach has been validated through simulations and experiments.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12760","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Osama A. Almulla, Duleepa J. Thrimawithana, Grant A. Covic, Seho Kim
{"title":"Design and analysis of a decoupled three-phase coil array for inductive power transfer systems","authors":"Osama A. Almulla, Duleepa J. Thrimawithana, Grant A. Covic, Seho Kim","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12762","DOIUrl":"10.1049/pel2.12762","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article details the design process for a new three-phase coil array. All of the coils are made to be mutually decoupled from one another which is achieved by introducing a high reluctance path in the ferrite structure for mutual flux using an airgap in addition to controlling the coil overlap. Simulation and experimental results of a matched three-phase primary and secondary coupler, designed using the proposed novel decoupling mechanism, are presented to show that the high reluctance path introduced to decouple the coils still allows the main couplings to be maintained within an acceptable range. In contrast, negligible interphase couplings between coils in the primary or secondary were observed. Effective coupling, voltage and uncompensated power measurements are shown to verify the design is able to meet SAE J2954 WPT3 requirements. Finally, the leakage magnetic flux density, simulated under WPT3 conditions, shows that its RMS value remains significantly less than 27 µT at a 800 mm distance from the centre of the secondary coupler.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12762","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141921158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Active elimination of DC bias current of a SiC based dual active bridge by controlling the dead time period","authors":"Ganesan Perumal, Kamalesh Hatua, Manju Rajagopal","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12753","DOIUrl":"10.1049/pel2.12753","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Dual active bridge (DAB) is an isolated DC-DC converter gaining wider attention in power electronics applications. The high frequency (HF) transformer is an integral part of the DAB which is prone to saturation. Silicon carbide (SiC) based DAB are generally preferred for highly efficient power conversions, calling for an extremely low DC resistance of the transformer. This aggravates the DC bias issue significantly. The DC bias current generally flows due to the mismatch in static and transient switching of active devices, leading to eventual saturation of the transformer. This paper proposes an active method to precisely control the dead time of the devices (8–100 ns) without sacrificing the voltage utilization of the converter. This method does not require a sophisticated DC offset current measurement technique. The field programmable gate array (FPGA) based control platform on the gate driver side executes the proposed algorithm. The proposed control is experimentally verified in a 5 kW SiC based converter. The control implementation methodology is discussed with the support of necessary experimental results.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12753","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141926433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cameron Smith, Ameen Gargoom, M. T. Arif, Md. Enamul Haque
{"title":"Model predictive control of 3L-NPC inverter to enhance fault ride through capability under unbalanced grid conditions","authors":"Cameron Smith, Ameen Gargoom, M. T. Arif, Md. Enamul Haque","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12754","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12754","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Unbalanced voltages are becoming increasingly common in distribution networks due to the growing integrations of distributed renewable energy resources as well as large loads such as electric vehicle chargers. Such unbalanced voltages introduce significant control challenges as they produce ripples in the controlling signals, impacting the operation of inverters during the unbalanced conditions. Therefore, this paper proposes a controlling algorithm for three-level inverters aimed at suppressing these ripples on controlling signals; improving the overall performance of inverters, and consequently enhancing the fault ride-through capability under unbalanced conditions and faults. The proposed controlling algorithm enables inverters to operate in either a balanced current output mode or a suppressed-ripple active power output mode, depending on the specific event scenario and demands from the grid operators. Current harmonics are suppressed even under severe faults. For improving the voltage balance on the DC capacitors in three-level inverters, an enhanced method of neutral point current prediction is presented. The proposed method ensures higher balancing accuracy through the use of weighted switching costs, avoiding the requirement of a balancing controller or current extrapolation. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed controller for reliable grid operation.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12754","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research on TOGI-EFLL flux observer for IPMSM sensorless control","authors":"Xue Hao, Yutao Luo","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12735","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For the purpose of enhancing the performance of interior permanent magnet synchronous motors (IPMSMs) sensorless control, a flux observer based on a third-order generalized integrator with enhanced frequency-locked loop (TOGI-EFLL) is introduced in this paper. Compared with the traditional second-order generalized integrator with frequency-locked loop (SOGI-FLL), the proposed TOGI-EFLL can effectively mitigate the direct current (DC) bias stemming from non-ideal factors, such as the inverter non-linearities and detection errors, without introducing additional parameters. Initially, the active flux observer model and the limitations of the conventional SOGI-FLL are presented. Subsequently, the proposed flux observer based on TOGI-EFLL has been intensively investigated. Furthermore, the design of the damping factor and the digital implementation of the algorithm are developed to ensure seamless integration into digital systems. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed sensorless control strategy is validated through the comprehensive experimental results.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12735","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Front Cover: A comparative analysis of power pulsating buffer architectures for mitigating high-frequency and low-frequency ripple in PV microinverter applications","authors":"Writtik Dutta, Connor Reece, Ayan Mallik","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12758","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The cover image is based on the Article <i>A comparative analysis of power pulsating buffer architectures for mitigating high-frequency and low-frequency ripple in PV microinverter applications</i> by Writtik Dutta et al., https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12608.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12758","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141966953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Masoumeh Derakhshandeh, Majid Hosseinpour, Ali Seifi, Mahdi Shahparasti
{"title":"An enhanced 13-level triple voltage gain switched capacitor inverter with lower power electronics devices","authors":"Masoumeh Derakhshandeh, Majid Hosseinpour, Ali Seifi, Mahdi Shahparasti","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12748","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, a 13-level switched-capacitor inverter with triple voltage gain is proposed. The proposed structure generates 13-level output voltage using only one DC source, eleven switches, and three capacitors. The capacitors have the capability of self-balancing without the use of additional circuits or complex control methods. Additionally, the inrush current of the capacitors has been reduced using a soft charging method. The proposed structure has been compared with different 13-level structures presented in recent studies in terms of various parameters such as the number of semiconductor devices, the number of DC sources, voltage gain, Maximum Blocking Voltage (MBV), and Total standing Voltage (TSV). Another advantage of the proposed structure is the non-use of any diode and its cost-effectiveness. In addition, the power losses of the proposed structure have been evaluated, and its efficiency has been calculated for various output powers. Finally, the performance of the proposed structure has been verified through simulation and laboratory implementation under both stable and various dynamic conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12748","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Peizhou Xia, Chuantong Hao, Paul Judge, Michael Merlin, Stephen Finney
{"title":"Quasi square wave operation of modular multilevel converter based dual active bridge DC–DC converter with inductor energy recovery","authors":"Peizhou Xia, Chuantong Hao, Paul Judge, Michael Merlin, Stephen Finney","doi":"10.1049/pel2.12751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12751","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The modular multilevel DC–DC transformer (MMDCT) provides a reliable solution to overcome the challenges of conventional dual-active-bridge converters in terms of power semiconductors ratings and dv/dt stress on transformer coupling windings. An alternative modulation method, quasi-square-wave, was proposed to reduce the cell capacitance of modular multilevel bridges. However the application of quasi-square-wave modulation is found to result in underdamped switching transients and losses when resetting energy stored in arm inductance. This paper presents a detailed transient analysis of MMDCT arm insertion based on an equivalent circuit, which contributes to a more accurate component sizing and gives voltage estimation for individual half-bridge submodules. Additionally, a revised switching sequence is proposed to recover this inductor energy and lower the oscillation-related losses. Simulated and experimental results from a scaled test rig of MMDCT are implemented and validate the proposed component sizing and switching sequence, indicating that the converter efficiency can be improved under revised switching sequence. Finally, a silicon carbide based, high-frequency MMDCT is proposed and simulated.</p>","PeriodicalId":56302,"journal":{"name":"IET Power Electronics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/pel2.12751","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}