VFT （variable frequency transformer） has been recently used as art alternative to HVDC （high voltage direct current） to control power flow between asynchronous networks. VFT consumes less reactive power than a bac...VFT （variable frequency transformer） has been recently used as art alternative to HVDC （high voltage direct current） to control power flow between asynchronous networks. VFT consumes less reactive power than a back-to-back HVDC system, provides faster initial transient recovery, and has better natural damping capability. VFT is simply a DFIM （doubly-fed induction machine） where the machine torque controls the power flow from stator to rotor and vice versa. The main disadvantage of this VFT is the slip rings and brushes required for the rotor circuit, especially in bulk power transmission. The BDFM （brushless doubly-fed machine） with nested cage rotor machine is proved to be a comparable alternative to conventional DFIM in many applications with the advantage that all windings being in the stator frame with fixed output terminals. In this paper, the BDFM is used as a BVFT （brushless variable frequency transformer）. A prototype machine is designed and simulated to verify the system validity.展开更多
文中提出一种新型单级式隔离型模块化多电平级联变换器(isolated modular multilevel cascade converter,I-MMCC),其具有中压三相交流(medium voltage three-phase AC,MVAC_((T-P)))、中压单相交流(medium voltage single phase AC,MVAC...文中提出一种新型单级式隔离型模块化多电平级联变换器(isolated modular multilevel cascade converter,I-MMCC),其具有中压三相交流(medium voltage three-phase AC,MVAC_((T-P)))、中压单相交流(medium voltage single phase AC,MVAC_((S-P)))和低压直流(low voltage DC,LVDC)3种电压端口。该变换器可实现从LVDC到MVAC的单级式功率变换,MVAC_((T-P))与MVAC_((S-P))电压端口能够实现同频或变频的AC-AC功率自由变换,其单极性调制策略可避免隔离型AC-AC矩阵变换器双向开关管换流暂态过程中出现的电压尖峰等问题。首先,介绍I-MMCC子模块拓扑结构与调制策略,并建立子模块及单相I-MMCC平均等效数学模型;其次,分析MVAC_((T-P))与MVAC_((S-P))端口变频–变压工作原理、稳态功率与端口特性,对单相交流端口基于正交虚拟电路概念,建立控制模型,并推导出MVAC_((S-P))、MVAC_((T-P))端口功率约束关系。最后,通过搭建一套实验样机验证所提出拓扑结构的有效性和优越性。展开更多
With the development of more electric aircraft(MEA),higher demands for electrical energy are put forward in generation systems.Compared to constant frequency AC(CFAC)generation systems,the constant speed drive(CSD)is ...With the development of more electric aircraft(MEA),higher demands for electrical energy are put forward in generation systems.Compared to constant frequency AC(CFAC)generation systems,the constant speed drive(CSD)is eliminated and integrated starter/generator(SG)can be realized in variable frequency AC(VFAC)generation systems.In this paper,an overview of VFAC generators for safety-critical aircraft applications is presented,with a particular focus on the key features and requirements of candidate generators and the starting control strategies.Wound rotor synchronous machines(WRSMs)are typical generators used in VFAC generation systems so far.Meanwhile,hybrid excitation synchronous machines(HESMs)and cage-type induction machines are promising candidates for VFAC generation systems.The generation operation of WRSM is relatively mature,however,the SG technology of WRSM is still full of challenges.As one of the most important issues,the starting excitation methods of WRSM are summarized.An HESM-based VFAC SG system is proposed and developed in this paper.The experimental results show that the starting mode,transition mode and generating mode of the VFAC SG system are realized.The continuous progress of VFAC generation system makes great contributions to the realization of MEA.展开更多
文摘VFT （variable frequency transformer） has been recently used as art alternative to HVDC （high voltage direct current） to control power flow between asynchronous networks. VFT consumes less reactive power than a back-to-back HVDC system, provides faster initial transient recovery, and has better natural damping capability. VFT is simply a DFIM （doubly-fed induction machine） where the machine torque controls the power flow from stator to rotor and vice versa. The main disadvantage of this VFT is the slip rings and brushes required for the rotor circuit, especially in bulk power transmission. The BDFM （brushless doubly-fed machine） with nested cage rotor machine is proved to be a comparable alternative to conventional DFIM in many applications with the advantage that all windings being in the stator frame with fixed output terminals. In this paper, the BDFM is used as a BVFT （brushless variable frequency transformer）. A prototype machine is designed and simulated to verify the system validity.
文摘文中提出一种新型单级式隔离型模块化多电平级联变换器(isolated modular multilevel cascade converter,I-MMCC),其具有中压三相交流(medium voltage three-phase AC,MVAC_((T-P)))、中压单相交流(medium voltage single phase AC,MVAC_((S-P)))和低压直流(low voltage DC,LVDC)3种电压端口。该变换器可实现从LVDC到MVAC的单级式功率变换,MVAC_((T-P))与MVAC_((S-P))电压端口能够实现同频或变频的AC-AC功率自由变换,其单极性调制策略可避免隔离型AC-AC矩阵变换器双向开关管换流暂态过程中出现的电压尖峰等问题。首先,介绍I-MMCC子模块拓扑结构与调制策略,并建立子模块及单相I-MMCC平均等效数学模型;其次,分析MVAC_((T-P))与MVAC_((S-P))端口变频–变压工作原理、稳态功率与端口特性,对单相交流端口基于正交虚拟电路概念,建立控制模型,并推导出MVAC_((S-P))、MVAC_((T-P))端口功率约束关系。最后,通过搭建一套实验样机验证所提出拓扑结构的有效性和优越性。
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scholar of China under Award 51622704Jiangsu Provincial Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists under Award BK20150033.
文摘With the development of more electric aircraft(MEA),higher demands for electrical energy are put forward in generation systems.Compared to constant frequency AC(CFAC)generation systems,the constant speed drive(CSD)is eliminated and integrated starter/generator(SG)can be realized in variable frequency AC(VFAC)generation systems.In this paper,an overview of VFAC generators for safety-critical aircraft applications is presented,with a particular focus on the key features and requirements of candidate generators and the starting control strategies.Wound rotor synchronous machines(WRSMs)are typical generators used in VFAC generation systems so far.Meanwhile,hybrid excitation synchronous machines(HESMs)and cage-type induction machines are promising candidates for VFAC generation systems.The generation operation of WRSM is relatively mature,however,the SG technology of WRSM is still full of challenges.As one of the most important issues,the starting excitation methods of WRSM are summarized.An HESM-based VFAC SG system is proposed and developed in this paper.The experimental results show that the starting mode,transition mode and generating mode of the VFAC SG system are realized.The continuous progress of VFAC generation system makes great contributions to the realization of MEA.
