Hybrid sensorless permanent magnet synchronous machine four quadrant drive based on direct matrix converter

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSMs) have several advantages, such as high ef¿ciency and low volume and weight, which make them attractive for aerospace applications and high performance servo drives. Matrix Converters (MCs) are an all-silicon alternative, with no bulky reactive elements, to the standard voltage source inverter. The most common control technique for such PMSM MC-fed drives is the so-called Field-Oriented Control (FOC), which requires the permanent magnet ¿ux position to achieve high dynamic performance. Encoders or resolvers are the most common sensing devices used for such a purpose, which not only increases the total cost of the PMSM drive but also adds extra electronics and cabling that may cause failures. This paper investigates and proposes an all range (from zero to full) speed hybrid sensorless FOC. The novelty of this paper relies on the use of a hybrid sensorless four quadrant FOC that averages the needed angle estimation from a model based angle estimator and a voltage pulse test injection angle estimator when feeding the PMSM with an MC instead of a standard voltage source inverter. Speed reversal and load impact simulation results are included, fully supporting the claims made in this paperPeer ReviewedPostprint (published version

A review of Indirect Matrix Converter Topologies

Abstract—Matrix Converter (MC) is a modern direct AC/AC electrical power converter without dc-link capacitor. MC is operated in four quadrant, assuring a control of the output voltage, amplitude and frequency. The matrix converter has recently attracted significant attention among researchers and it has become increasing attractive for applications of wind energy conversion, military power supplies, induction motor drives, etc. Recently, different MC topologies have been proposed and developed which have their own advantages and disadvantages. Matrix converter can be classified as direct and indirect structures. The direct one has been elaborated in previous work. In this paper the indirect MCs are reviewed. Different characteristics of the indirect MC topologies are mentioned to show the strengths and weaknesses of such converter topologies.</p

Conversor matricial com comutação suave

This paper discusses the application of a switching cell to a soft switching converter matrix. At the beginning of the work are presented the characteristics of the converter, pointing out their advantages and disadvantages. In the sequence, is performed the study on the soft switching technique, known as ZVT, which is characterized by not present the elements in series with the circuit matrix. This technique allows the converter switching matrix occur at zero voltage (ZVS). In order to make this possible is used an auxiliary switching circuit (cac). This circuit has the purpose to divert part of the ow of power, enabling switching between the phases of the matrix converter and, following return this energy to the load. Also, this same circuit performs its switching also with null conditions, i.e. at zero current (ZCS). All steps required during the commutations are analyzed; through phase circuits plans and expressions that determine the duration of each stage. Some changes in the performance of the auxiliary circuit are proposed in order to reduce the energy required in the process of switching. Finally, to validate the study was implemented a platform for studies. On this platform, we chose to implement a converter matrix with three-phase input and single phase output and a switching auxiliary circuit. The results show that the auxiliary circuit allowed to occur semiconductor switches of the switching matrix circuit at zero voltage. The proposed modifications have enabled the commutations occur in safe form, besides ensuring null condition in the semiconductor by reducing the amount of energy involved in the switching process.CAPESEste trabalho aborda a aplicação de uma célula de comutação suave para um conversor matricial. No início do trabalho são apresentadas as características do conversor, apontando suas vantagens e desvantagens. Na sequência, é realizado o estudo da técnica de comutação suave, conhecida como ZVT, que caracteriza-se por não apresentar elementos em série com o circuito matricial. Essa técnica permite que as comutações do conversor matricial ocorram em zero de tensão (ZVS). Para que isso seja possível é utilizado um circuito auxiliar de comutação (CAC). Este circuito tem por finalidade desviar parte do fluxo de potência, permitir a comutação entre as fases do conversor matricial e, na sequência devolver essa energia para a carga. Ainda, esse mesmo circuito realiza as suas comutações, também com condições nulas, isto é, em zero de corrente (ZCS). Todas as etapas necessárias durante as comutações são analisadas; através dos planos de fase, circuitos e das expressões que determinam o tempo de duração de cada etapa. Algumas modificações na atuação do circuito auxiliar são propostas, com a finalidade de reduzir a energia necessária envolvida no processo de comutação. Por fim, para validar o estudo realizado foi implementada uma plataforma de estudos. Nessa plataforma, optou-se pela implementação de um conversor matricial com entrada trifásica e saída monofásica e um circuito auxiliar de comutação. Os resultados obtidos mostram que o circuito auxiliar permitiu que ocorressem as comutações das chaves semicondutoras do circuito matricial em zero de tensão. As modificações propostas possibilitaram que as comutações ocorressem de forma segura, além de garantir a condição nula nos semicondutores, com a redução da quantidade de energia envolvida no processo de comutação

Study and implementation of a current control for matrix converter and voltage source inverters without capacitor in DC link

Orientador: Ernesto Ruppert FilhoTese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de ComputaçãoResumo: A presente tese refere-se a um modelo de controle de corrente para conversores em matriz trifásico para trifásico e inversores fonte de tensão trifásica sem capacitor no elo de corrente continua com o objetivo minimizar e compensar as distorções presentes nas tensões de saída dos conversores de modo a obter correntes elétricas senoidais na carga. Nesses conversores, por não possuírem elementos armazenadores de energia de grandes valores, os desequilíbrios e/ou distorções presentes nas tensões de entrada irão se refletir nas tensões de saída. O modelo de controle de corrente proposto consiste em manter constante o módulo do vetor espacial das correntes de saída do conversor em matriz por meio de um regulador PI que altera dinamicamente a razão cíclica de acionamento das chaves de potência compensando os desequilíbrios e distorções das tensões trifásicas de entrada. O desempenho do controle proposto é validado por meio de simulações executadas no Matlab e em resultados experimentais obtidos no protótipo de um inversor fonte de tensão sem capacitor no elo de corrente continua alimentando uma carga RL trifásicaAbstract: This thesis concern a current control method for three-phase matrix converter and three-phase voltage source inverter without a dc link capacitor in order to mitigate and compensate the distortions present in the output voltages so that the output currents are sinosoidal. In these converters, because of lack of large storage elements, imbalances and/or distortions present in the input voltage will be immediately reflected to the converter output voltages. The proposed current control model forces the magnitude of the output space vector current to be constant through a PI controller that dynamically alters the duty cycle of the power converter switching for compensating the imbalances and distortions from input voltages. The performance of this current control is validated by simulations implemented in Matlab and experimental results on the prototype of a voltage source inverter without a DC link capacitor feeding a three-phase RL loadDoutoradoEnergia EletricaDoutor em Engenharia Elétric

A new multi-motor drive system based on two-stage direct power converter

The two-stage AC to AC direct power converter is an alternative matrix converter topology, which offers the benefits of sinusoidal input currents and output voltages, bidirectional power flow and controllable input power factor. The absence of any energy storage devices, such as electrolytic capacitors, has increased the potential lifetime of the converter. In this research work, a new multi-motor drive system based on a two-stage direct power converter has been proposed, with two motors connected on the same shaft. A vector control scheme is proposed where each motor has an independent current control loop, but shares a single speed control loop. The two-motor on the same shaft solution has applications in aerospace to increase the availability of the system. The two-stage direct power converter therefore offers the possibility of a cost effective multi-motor drive system. The feasibility and performance of the proposed multi-motor drive system is demonstrated through simulation results and validated with experimental results from a laboratory prototype

A new multi-motor drive system based on two-stage direct power converter

The two-stage AC to AC direct power converter is an alternative matrix converter topology, which offers the benefits of sinusoidal input currents and output voltages, bidirectional power flow and controllable input power factor. The absence of any energy storage devices, such as electrolytic capacitors, has increased the potential lifetime of the converter. In this research work, a new multi-motor drive system based on a two-stage direct power converter has been proposed, with two motors connected on the same shaft. A vector control scheme is proposed where each motor has an independent current control loop, but shares a single speed control loop. The two-motor on the same shaft solution has applications in aerospace to increase the availability of the system. The two-stage direct power converter therefore offers the possibility of a cost effective multi-motor drive system. The feasibility and performance of the proposed multi-motor drive system is demonstrated through simulation results and validated with experimental results from a laboratory prototype

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Modelling, simulation and real time implementation of a three phase AC to AC matrix converter

Matrix converters (MCs) are essentially forced commutated cycloconverters with inherent four quadrant operation consisting of a matrix of bidirectional switches such that there is a switch for each possible connection between the input and output lines. Matrix converter directly converts the AC input voltage at any given frequency to AC output voltage with arbitrary amplitude at any unrestricted frequency without the need for a dc link capacitor storage element at the input side.The introduction of bidirectional switches using power transistors and IGBTs made easy realization of the matrix converter. The real development of the matrix converter starts with the work of Venturini and Alesina who proposed a mathematical analysis and introduced the Low-Frequency Modulation Matrix concept to describe the low frequency behavior of the matrix converter [1-3]. In this, the output voltages are obtained by multiplication of the modulation matrix or transfer matrix with the input voltages. One of the essential requirements for switching three phase AC to three phase AC MC is that two or more bidirectional switches connected to any one output phase should NOT be closed simultaneously, as this will cause dangerously high short circuit current. Similarly any one bidirectional switch connected to each output phase should remain closed to provide a current path with inductive load.This thesis mainly provides an account of the three phase AC to three phase AC MC modelling concept with SIMULINK software using fundamental Venturini and Optimum Venturini modulation algorithm [1-8], advanced modulation algorithm such as that proposed by Sunter-Clare [11-12] and by Ned Mohan [13-14, 16-17], application of these algorithms for the Vector control of three phase Induction Motor (IM) drive [15], real time hardware in the loop simulation [51,54-55] for a three phase AC to single phase AC MC, three phase AC to three phase AC Multilevel MC (MMC) with three [18-19] and six flying capacitors per output phase using PSCAD software (as SIMULINK started shooting trouble), Indirect (ISVM) [25-30] and Direct (DASVM, DSSVM, CZASVM) [31-38] Space Vector Modulation, newly discovered dual programmable AC to DC rectifier concept using three phase AC to three phase AC MC [43-45], Delta-Sigma Modulated MC [46-49] and single phase AC to three phase AC MC [50].In addition a novel concept of a single phase / three phase AC to single phase / three phase AC converter using a DC link, complementary N and P MOSFETs and IGBTs is presented. A chapter on model verification is also presented where selected SIMULINK models from various chapters have been verified by using either PSCAD or PSIM software. An appendix on PIC microcontroller PIC16F84A application to saw-tooth carrier waveform generation and switching three phase AC to three phase AC converters using a DC link is added. Another appendix on speed control and brake by plugging of three phase induction motor fed by matrix converter is presented. List of publications from this thesis is presented on third appendix