In this paper,the explicit state-space model for a multi-inverter system including grid-following inverter-based generators(IBGs)and grid-forming IBGs is developed by the two-level component connection method(CCM),whi...In this paper,the explicit state-space model for a multi-inverter system including grid-following inverter-based generators(IBGs)and grid-forming IBGs is developed by the two-level component connection method(CCM),which modularized inverter control blocks at the primary level and IBGs at the secondary level.Based on the comprehensive state-space model representing full order of system dynamics,eigenvalues of the overall system are thoroughly analyzed,identifying potential adverse impacts of not only grid-following inverters,but also grid forming inverters on the system small-signal stability,with the underlying principle of oscillations also understood.Numerical and simulation results validate effectiveness of the proposed methodology on IEEE benchmarking 39-bus system.展开更多
Microgrid (MG) is a small entity of electrical network which comprises of various Distributed Generation (DG) sources, storage devices, and group of loads in various classes. MG provides reliable and secure energy sup...Microgrid (MG) is a small entity of electrical network which comprises of various Distributed Generation (DG) sources, storage devices, and group of loads in various classes. MG provides reliable and secure energy supply to the critical loads of communities while operating either in on-grid or off-grid mode. In this study, a coordinated power management control strategy for a typical low voltage (LV) MG network with integration of solar Photovoltaic (PV) and storage facility has been developed and analysed in Matlab-Simu-link software environment at various modes (on-grid, off-grid, and on-grid to off-grid transition) of MG operation. Solar PV and battery power inverters are considered as grid-support grid-forming (GsGfm) Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) with the implementation of modified droop and virtual output impedance control strategies. Proposed control strategy supports coordinated control operation between PV units and battery storage, equal power sharing among the DG sources, and smooth MG mode transition with regulation of voltage and frequency level in MG network. In addition, voltage and current THD level were analysed and verified as per the standard of AS4777.展开更多
This study investigates a safe reinforcement learning algorithm for grid-forming(GFM)inverter based frequency regulation.To guarantee the stability of the inverter-based resource(IBR)system under the learned control p...This study investigates a safe reinforcement learning algorithm for grid-forming(GFM)inverter based frequency regulation.To guarantee the stability of the inverter-based resource(IBR)system under the learned control policy,a modelbased reinforcement learning(MBRL)algorithm is combined with Lyapunov approach,which determines the safe region of states and actions.To obtain near optimal control policy,the control performance is safely improved by approximate dynamic programming(ADP)using data sampled from the region of attraction(ROA).Moreover,to enhance the control robustness against parameter uncertainty in the inverter,a Gaussian process(GP)model is adopted by the proposed algorithm to effectively learn system dynamics from measurements.Numerical simulations validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
The penetration of distributed energy resources in electrical grids has been steadily increasing in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Inverters,as interfaces between distributed energy resources and grids,h...The penetration of distributed energy resources in electrical grids has been steadily increasing in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Inverters,as interfaces between distributed energy resources and grids,have become critical assets in modern power systems.In recent years,the development and application of grid-forming inverters have gained significant traction due to their capability of supporting power grid operations.A comprehensive review of grid-forming inverters is presented for power system applications.A comparison between grid-forming inverters and grid-following inverters is conducted in terms of their functionalities to highlight the potential of grid-forming inverter technologies in support of power system stability and resiliency.In addition,advanced control strategies integrated into grid-forming inverters under various operation conditions are presented through reviewing the innovations introduced in recent literature and in industrial applications.This paper is intended to provide an updated reference regarding grid-forming inverters for power system applications to researchers and practitioners in the field of power electronics.展开更多
Low voltage three-phase four-wire AC distribution grids may experience high neutral current,mainly caused by asymmetrical distribution of single-phase loads in three phases.High neutral current will not only increase ...Low voltage three-phase four-wire AC distribution grids may experience high neutral current,mainly caused by asymmetrical distribution of single-phase loads in three phases.High neutral current will not only increase line losses but also result in neutral potential variations.For the LV AC distribution grid established by a grid-forming inverter(e.g.,uninterruptible power supply and solid-state-transformer),it also suffers from the same neutral current issues.Therefore,this paper comparatively studies several neutral current control approaches and their impacts on grid voltage balance,which is required by grid code.Then,this paper proposes an optimal neutral current control approach,which can obtain maximum neutral current suppression with less impact on grid voltage balance.The correctness of the theoretical analysis is validated through both simulation and experimental results.展开更多
This article investigates the robust current tracking control problem of three-phase grid-connected inverters with LCL filter under external disturbance by a dynamic state feedback control method.First,this paper cons...This article investigates the robust current tracking control problem of three-phase grid-connected inverters with LCL filter under external disturbance by a dynamic state feedback control method.First,this paper constructs an internal model to learn the information of the states and input of the grid-connected inverter under steady state.Second,by utilizing the internal model principle,the paper turns the tracking control problem into the robust stabilization control problem based on some appropriate coordinate transformations.Then,The paper designs a dynamics state feedback control law to deal with this robust stabilization problem,and thus the solution of the robust current tracking control problem of three-phase grid-connected inverters can be obtained.This control method can ensure the asymptotic stability of the closedloop system.Finally,the paper illustrates the effectiveness of the proposed control approach through several groups of simulations,and compares it with the feedforward control method to verify the robustness of the proposed control method to uncertain parameters.展开更多
Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)...Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)control strategy based on a power outer loop and voltage-current inner loops,aiming to enhance the stability and current-limiting capability of GFM converters during grid fault conditions.During voltage sags,the GFM converter’s voltage source behavior is maintained by dynamically adjusting the reactive power reference to provide voltage support,thereby effectively suppressing the steady-state component of the fault current.To address the active power imbalance induced by voltage sags,a dynamic active power reference correction method based on apparent power is designed to mitigate power angle oscillations and limit transient current.Moreover,an adaptive virtual impedance loop is implemented to enhance dynamic transient current-limiting performance during the fault initiation phase.This approach improves the responsiveness of the inner loop and ensures safe system operation under various fault severities.Under asymmetric fault conditions,a negative-sequence reactive current compensation strategy is incorporated to further suppress negative-sequence voltage and improve voltage symmetry.The proposed control scheme enables coordinated operation of multiple control objectives,including voltage support,current suppression,and power angle stability,across different fault scenarios.Finally,MATLAB/Simulink simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy,showcasing its superior performance in current limiting and power angle stability,thereby significantly enhancing the system’s fault ride-through capability.展开更多
β-Ga_(2)O_(3) MOS inverter should play a crucial role in β-Ga_(2)O_(3) electronic circuits. Enhancement-mode(E-mode) MOSFET was fabricated based on β-Ga_(2)O_(3) film grown by atomic layer deposition technology, an...β-Ga_(2)O_(3) MOS inverter should play a crucial role in β-Ga_(2)O_(3) electronic circuits. Enhancement-mode(E-mode) MOSFET was fabricated based on β-Ga_(2)O_(3) film grown by atomic layer deposition technology, and the β-Ga_(2)O_(3) inverter was further monolithically integrated on this basis. The β-Ga_(2)O_(3) n MOSFET exhibits excellent electrical characteristics with an on/off current ratio reaching 10^(5). The logic inverter shows outstanding voltage inversion characteristics under low-frequency from 1 to 400 Hz operation. As the frequency continues to increase to 10 K, the reverse characteristic becomes worse due to parasitic capacitance induced by processes, and the difference between the highest and lowest values of VOUT has an exponential decay relationship with the frequency. This paper provides the practice for the development of β-Ga_(2)O_(3)-based circuits.展开更多
Conventional multilevel inverters often suffer from high harmonic distortion and increased design complexity due to the need for numerous power semiconductor components,particularly at elevated voltage levels.Addressi...Conventional multilevel inverters often suffer from high harmonic distortion and increased design complexity due to the need for numerous power semiconductor components,particularly at elevated voltage levels.Addressing these shortcomings,thiswork presents a robust 15-level PackedUCell(PUC)inverter topology designed for renewable energy and grid-connected applications.The proposed systemintegrates a sensor less proportional-resonant(PR)controller with an advanced carrier-based pulse width modulation scheme.This approach efficiently balances capacitor voltage,minimizes steady-state error,and strongly suppresses both zero and third-order harmonics resulting in reduced total harmonic distortion and enhanced voltage regulation.Additionally,a novel switching algorithm simplifies the design and implementation,further lowering voltage stress across switches.Extensive simulation results validate the performance under various resistive and resistive-inductive load conditions,demonstrating compliance with IEEE-519 THD standards and robust operation under dynamic changes.The proposed sensorless PR-controlled 15-PUC inverter thus offers a compelling,cost-effective solution for efficient power conversion in next-generation renewable energy systems.展开更多
Complementary inverter is the basic unit for logic circuits,but the inverters based on full oxide thin-film transistors(TFTs)are still very limited.The next challenge is to realize complementary inverters using homoge...Complementary inverter is the basic unit for logic circuits,but the inverters based on full oxide thin-film transistors(TFTs)are still very limited.The next challenge is to realize complementary inverters using homogeneous oxide semiconduc-tors.Herein,we propose the design of complementary inverter based on full ZnO TFTs.Li-N dual-doped ZnO(ZnO:(Li,N))acts as the p-type channel and Al-doped ZnO(ZnO:Al)serves as the n-type channel for fabrication of TFTs,and then the complemen-tary inverter is produced with p-and n-type ZnO TFTs.The homogeneous ZnO-based complementary inverter has typical volt-age transfer characteristics with the voltage gain of 13.34 at the supply voltage of 40 V.This work may open the door for the development of oxide complementary inverters for logic circuits.展开更多
With the development of high-frequency and highvoltagetraction machines(TM)incorporating hairpin windings(HW)and SiC inverters for electric vehicles(EV),both theinterturn voltage stress and temperature within HW are r...With the development of high-frequency and highvoltagetraction machines(TM)incorporating hairpin windings(HW)and SiC inverters for electric vehicles(EV),both theinterturn voltage stress and temperature within HW are rising,increasing the risk of partial discharge(PD),and presentingsignificant challenges to insulation safety.Therefore,this paperaddresses this issue and proposes potential solutions.Firstly,thepaper examines an 8-pole,48-slot,6-layer HW TM to highlightthe unique characteristics of this winding structure,and explainsthe uneven distribution of interturn voltage stress andtemperature.Subsequently,a high-frequency equivalent circuitmodel of the HW TM prototype is developed.The error ofsimulation and experiment is only 5.7%,which proves theaccuracy of the model.Then,an improved HW scheme isproposed to lower the maximum voltage stress by 29.3%.Furthermore,the temperature distribution of HW TM isanalyzed to facilitate a detailed examination of the impact oftemperature on insulation PD.Finally,the partial dischargeinception voltage(PDIV)of interturn insulation,consideringtemperature effects,is calculated and verified throughexperiment.The paper proposes a reliability-oriented designmethod and process for HW TM.It demonstrates that thereliability-oriented design can achieve PD-free performance inthe design stage of HW.展开更多
To improve the fault diagnosis accuracy of a PV grid-connected inverter,a PV grid-connected inverter data diagnosis method based on MPA-VMD-PSO-BiLSTM is proposed.Firstly,unlike the traditional VMD algorithm which rel...To improve the fault diagnosis accuracy of a PV grid-connected inverter,a PV grid-connected inverter data diagnosis method based on MPA-VMD-PSO-BiLSTM is proposed.Firstly,unlike the traditional VMD algorithm which relies on manual experience to set parameters(e.g.,noise tolerance,penalty parameter,number of decompositions),this paper achieves adaptive optimization of parameters through MPA algorithmto avoid the problemof feature information loss caused by manual parameter tuning,and adopts the improved VMD algorithm for feature extraction of DC-side voltage data signals of PV-grid-connected inverters;and then,adopts the PSO algorithm for theThen,the PSO algorithm is used to optimize the optimal batch size,the number of nodes in the hidden layer and the learning rate of the BiLSTM network,which significantly improves the model’s ability to capture the long-term dependent features of the PV inverter’s timing signals,to construct the PV grid-connected inverter prediction model of PSO-BiLSTM,and predict the capacitance value of the PVgrid-connected inverter.Finally,diagnostic experiments are carried out based on the expected capacitance value and the capacitance failure criterion.The results showthat compared with the traditional VMD algorithm,the MPA-optimised VMD improves the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)of the signal decomposition from 28.5 to 33.2 dB(16.5%improvement).After combining with the PSO-BiLSTM model,the mean absolute percentage error(MAPE)of the fault diagnosis is reduced to 1.31%,and the coefficient of determination(R2)is up to 0.99.It is concluded that the present method has excellent diagnostic performance of PV grid-connected inverter data signals and effectively improves the accuracy of PV grid-connected inverter diagnosis.展开更多
Uneven power distribution,transient voltage,and frequency deviations are observed in the photovoltaic storage hybrid inverter during the switching between grid-connected and island modes.In response to these issues,th...Uneven power distribution,transient voltage,and frequency deviations are observed in the photovoltaic storage hybrid inverter during the switching between grid-connected and island modes.In response to these issues,this paper proposes a grid-connected/island switching control strategy for photovoltaic storage hybrid inverters based on the modified chimpanzee optimization algorithm.The proposed strategy incorporates coupling compensation and power differentiation elements based on the traditional droop control.Then,it combines the angular frequency and voltage amplitude adjustments provided by the phase-locked loop-free pre-synchronization control strategy.Precise pre-synchronization is achieved by regulating the virtual current to zero and aligning the photovoltaic storage hybrid inverter with the grid voltage.Additionally,two novel operators,learning and emotional behaviors are introduced to enhance the optimization precision of the chimpanzee algorithm.These operators ensure high-precision and high-reliability optimization of the droop control parameters for photovoltaic storage hybrid inverters.A Simulink model was constructed for simulation analysis,which validated the optimized control strategy’s ability to evenly distribute power under load transients.This strategy effectively mitigated transient voltage and current surges during mode transitions.Consequently,seamless and efficient switching between gridconnected and island modes was achieved for the photovoltaic storage hybrid inverter.The enhanced energy utilization efficiency,in turn,offers robust technical support for grid stability.展开更多
Renewable generation is rapidly increasing and transforming power systems toward“new-type power systems”.The integration of renewable energy resources necessitates a shift from conventional grid-following converters...Renewable generation is rapidly increasing and transforming power systems toward“new-type power systems”.The integration of renewable energy resources necessitates a shift from conventional grid-following converters(GFLs)to advanced grid-forming controls.Although grid-forming converters(GFMs)provide grid support and enhance system stability under weak grid conditions,their deployment requires more robust hardware,complex control algorithms and system operation constraints,resulting in planning and operational trade-offs between system stability and cost efficiency.This paper studies the underexplored question of how many GFMs are needed from a techno-economic perspective.The holistic analysis integrates long-term planning,short-term operational strategies and dynamic stability considerations,thereby supporting large-scale renewable integration while ensuring system security and economic benefits.展开更多
The integration of large-scale new energy and high-capacity DC transmission leads to a reduction in system inertia.Grid-forming renewable energy sources(GF-RES)has a significant improvement effect on system inertia.Co...The integration of large-scale new energy and high-capacity DC transmission leads to a reduction in system inertia.Grid-forming renewable energy sources(GF-RES)has a significant improvement effect on system inertia.Commutation failure faults may cause a short-term reactive power surplus at the sending end and trigger transient overvoltage,threatening the safe and stable operation of the power grid.However,there is a lack of research on the calculation method of transient overvoltage caused by commutation failure in high-voltage DC transmission systems with grid-forming renewable energy sources integration.Based on the existing equivalent model of highvoltage DC transmission systems at the sending end,this paper proposes to construct a model of the high-voltage DC transmission system at the sending end with grid-forming renewable energy sources.The paper first clarifies the mechanism of overvoltage generation,then considers the reactive power droop control characteristics of GF-RES,and derives the transient voltage calculation model of theDC transmission system with GF-RES integration.It also proposes a calculation method for transient overvoltage at the sending-end converter bus with GF-RES integration.Based on the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation platform,this paper builds an experimental simulation model.By constructing three different experimental scenarios,the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed transient overvoltage calculation method are verified,with a calculation error within 5%.At the same time,this paper quantitatively analyzes the impact of grid strength,new energy proportion,and rated transmission power on transient overvoltage from three different perspectives.展开更多
To enhance the low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)capability of emerging power systems with increasing penetration of renewable energy while addressing issues such as the slow response speed of traditional proportional-int...To enhance the low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)capability of emerging power systems with increasing penetration of renewable energy while addressing issues such as the slow response speed of traditional proportional-integral(PI)control,high model accuracy requirements,and complex system parameter tuning,this paper proposes a droop-controlled converter reactive power support strategy based on first-order linear active disturbance rejection control(LADRC).First,a mathematical model of a droop-controlled grid-forming(GFM)converter is established.A model equivalence method is then proposed to transform the dynamic characteristics of the control loop into equivalent impedance parameters.Based on the equivalent impedance parameter model,the influencing factors of the converter terminal voltage and point of common coupling(PCC)voltage are derived.Next,a first-order linear active disturbance rejection control strategy is introduced into the traditional droop control framework,and the controller parameters are optimized via the bandwidth tuning method.Finally,a simulation model of the droop-controlled GFM converter based on the linear active disturbance rejection controller is constructed on the PSCAD/EMTDC platform,and through comparative experiments under typical grid fault conditions,the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy in improving the system fault ride-through capability and voltage support is verified.展开更多
Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy...Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy storage.In this paper,we challenge the traditional approach of emulating a synchronous generator by proposing a frequency-fixed GFM control strategy.The CIG endeavors to regulate itself as a constant voltage source without control dynamics due to its capability limitation,denoted as the frequency-fixed zone.With the proposed strategy,the system frequency is almost always fixed at its rated value,achieving system active power balance independent of frequency,and intentional power flow adjustments are implemented through direct phase angle control.This approach significantly reduces the frequency dynamics and safety issues associated with frequency variations.Furthermore,synchronization dynamics are significantly diminished,and synchronization stability is enhanced.The proposed strategy has the potential to realize a renewable power system with a fixed frequency and robust stability.展开更多
With the increasing demand for high reliability and availability in power conversion equipment within power electronics systems,the fault diagnosis of neutral-point-clamped(NPC) three-level inverters has garnered wide...With the increasing demand for high reliability and availability in power conversion equipment within power electronics systems,the fault diagnosis of neutral-point-clamped(NPC) three-level inverters has garnered widespread attention.To address the challenges of fault feature extraction,this article proposes an end-to-end diagnostic approach based on a wavelet kernel convolutional neural network (WKCNN),capable of extracting multi-scale features from current signals to significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy.This method directly uses raw three-phase current signals as input,applying wavelet kernel convolution to automatically capture frequency-domain fault features,combined with a Softmax classifier optimized by the Adam algorithm to achieve fault diagnosis for NPC threelevel inverters.Experimental results under various operating conditions demonstrate that this approach maintains robust diagnostic accuracy across multiple fault scenarios,with comparative analysis further confirming its advantages in diagnostic efficiency and performance over traditional machine learning and other deep learning methods.展开更多
Electric locomotives on the horizon will integrate SiC inverters,promising quicker switching and lower losses than traditional setups.However,in addition to the steep rising edge,the inverter-fed motor drive system fa...Electric locomotives on the horizon will integrate SiC inverters,promising quicker switching and lower losses than traditional setups.However,in addition to the steep rising edge,the inverter-fed motor drive system faces challenges such as high common-mode voltage(CMV)and high motor terminal surge voltage swing rate(dv/dt).To tackle these hurdles,this paper proposes a novel tailored traction control system for three-phase locomotive motors.This innovative strategy utilises nearstate space vector pulse width modulation(NSVPWM),selectively removing space vectors with high CMV to generate modulation signals.Complemented by a slew rate capacitor configuration,the aim is to reduce CMV while effectively suppressing motor-side voltage slew rate.To validate this approach,experimental waveforms from on-site inverter-fed motor drive systems have been analysed to derive high-frequency parameters of long-line cables and variable frequency motors to mimic real locomotive operating conditions better.Through experimental research and comparative simulations against traditional methods,this study reveals a significant 33.3%reduction in CMV compared to traditional systems.Furthermore,it achieves an impressive decrease in the rise/fall slope,down to 86.6%,while ensuring nearly zero electrical power consumption.展开更多
Three-phase grid-connected inverters(GCIs)are essential components in distributed generation systems,where the accuracy of current measurement circuits is fundamental for reliable closed-loop operation.Nevertheless,th...Three-phase grid-connected inverters(GCIs)are essential components in distributed generation systems,where the accuracy of current measurement circuits is fundamental for reliable closed-loop operation.Nevertheless,the presence of a DC offset in the measured current can disrupt the regulation of grid currents and significantly degrade system performance.In this work,a fault-tolerant control approach is introduced to counteract the impact of such offset faults through a dedicated current compensation mechanism.The proposed solution is built around two main stages:(i)detecting and isolating DC offset faults that may appear in one or multiple phases of the measured grid currents,and(ii)estimating the fault magnitude and reconstructing the corrected current signal.The offset magnitude is obtained analytically by examining the grid current projected onto the synchronous d-axis at the grid angular frequency,eliminating the need for any additional sensing hardware.Simulation and experimental investigations conducted under several fault scenarios confirm the robustness of the proposed strategy and highlight significant improvements in detection speed and diagnostic accuracy.展开更多
基金supported partially by a MOE Tier 1 Thematic grant(23070749).
文摘In this paper,the explicit state-space model for a multi-inverter system including grid-following inverter-based generators(IBGs)and grid-forming IBGs is developed by the two-level component connection method(CCM),which modularized inverter control blocks at the primary level and IBGs at the secondary level.Based on the comprehensive state-space model representing full order of system dynamics,eigenvalues of the overall system are thoroughly analyzed,identifying potential adverse impacts of not only grid-following inverters,but also grid forming inverters on the system small-signal stability,with the underlying principle of oscillations also understood.Numerical and simulation results validate effectiveness of the proposed methodology on IEEE benchmarking 39-bus system.
文摘Microgrid (MG) is a small entity of electrical network which comprises of various Distributed Generation (DG) sources, storage devices, and group of loads in various classes. MG provides reliable and secure energy supply to the critical loads of communities while operating either in on-grid or off-grid mode. In this study, a coordinated power management control strategy for a typical low voltage (LV) MG network with integration of solar Photovoltaic (PV) and storage facility has been developed and analysed in Matlab-Simu-link software environment at various modes (on-grid, off-grid, and on-grid to off-grid transition) of MG operation. Solar PV and battery power inverters are considered as grid-support grid-forming (GsGfm) Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) with the implementation of modified droop and virtual output impedance control strategies. Proposed control strategy supports coordinated control operation between PV units and battery storage, equal power sharing among the DG sources, and smooth MG mode transition with regulation of voltage and frequency level in MG network. In addition, voltage and current THD level were analysed and verified as per the standard of AS4777.
基金funded in part by the CURENT Research Center and in part by the National Science Foundation(NSF)(No.ECCS-2033910)。
文摘This study investigates a safe reinforcement learning algorithm for grid-forming(GFM)inverter based frequency regulation.To guarantee the stability of the inverter-based resource(IBR)system under the learned control policy,a modelbased reinforcement learning(MBRL)algorithm is combined with Lyapunov approach,which determines the safe region of states and actions.To obtain near optimal control policy,the control performance is safely improved by approximate dynamic programming(ADP)using data sampled from the region of attraction(ROA).Moreover,to enhance the control robustness against parameter uncertainty in the inverter,a Gaussian process(GP)model is adopted by the proposed algorithm to effectively learn system dynamics from measurements.Numerical simulations validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
文摘The penetration of distributed energy resources in electrical grids has been steadily increasing in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Inverters,as interfaces between distributed energy resources and grids,have become critical assets in modern power systems.In recent years,the development and application of grid-forming inverters have gained significant traction due to their capability of supporting power grid operations.A comprehensive review of grid-forming inverters is presented for power system applications.A comparison between grid-forming inverters and grid-following inverters is conducted in terms of their functionalities to highlight the potential of grid-forming inverter technologies in support of power system stability and resiliency.In addition,advanced control strategies integrated into grid-forming inverters under various operation conditions are presented through reviewing the innovations introduced in recent literature and in industrial applications.This paper is intended to provide an updated reference regarding grid-forming inverters for power system applications to researchers and practitioners in the field of power electronics.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under Grant 51767017National Science and Technology Major Project of Gansu Province under Grant 19ZD2GA003.
文摘Low voltage three-phase four-wire AC distribution grids may experience high neutral current,mainly caused by asymmetrical distribution of single-phase loads in three phases.High neutral current will not only increase line losses but also result in neutral potential variations.For the LV AC distribution grid established by a grid-forming inverter(e.g.,uninterruptible power supply and solid-state-transformer),it also suffers from the same neutral current issues.Therefore,this paper comparatively studies several neutral current control approaches and their impacts on grid voltage balance,which is required by grid code.Then,this paper proposes an optimal neutral current control approach,which can obtain maximum neutral current suppression with less impact on grid voltage balance.The correctness of the theoretical analysis is validated through both simulation and experimental results.
基金Supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2024ZYGXZR047)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62373156)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515011736)。
文摘This article investigates the robust current tracking control problem of three-phase grid-connected inverters with LCL filter under external disturbance by a dynamic state feedback control method.First,this paper constructs an internal model to learn the information of the states and input of the grid-connected inverter under steady state.Second,by utilizing the internal model principle,the paper turns the tracking control problem into the robust stabilization control problem based on some appropriate coordinate transformations.Then,The paper designs a dynamics state feedback control law to deal with this robust stabilization problem,and thus the solution of the robust current tracking control problem of three-phase grid-connected inverters can be obtained.This control method can ensure the asymptotic stability of the closedloop system.Finally,the paper illustrates the effectiveness of the proposed control approach through several groups of simulations,and compares it with the feedforward control method to verify the robustness of the proposed control method to uncertain parameters.
文摘Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)control strategy based on a power outer loop and voltage-current inner loops,aiming to enhance the stability and current-limiting capability of GFM converters during grid fault conditions.During voltage sags,the GFM converter’s voltage source behavior is maintained by dynamically adjusting the reactive power reference to provide voltage support,thereby effectively suppressing the steady-state component of the fault current.To address the active power imbalance induced by voltage sags,a dynamic active power reference correction method based on apparent power is designed to mitigate power angle oscillations and limit transient current.Moreover,an adaptive virtual impedance loop is implemented to enhance dynamic transient current-limiting performance during the fault initiation phase.This approach improves the responsiveness of the inner loop and ensures safe system operation under various fault severities.Under asymmetric fault conditions,a negative-sequence reactive current compensation strategy is incorporated to further suppress negative-sequence voltage and improve voltage symmetry.The proposed control scheme enables coordinated operation of multiple control objectives,including voltage support,current suppression,and power angle stability,across different fault scenarios.Finally,MATLAB/Simulink simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy,showcasing its superior performance in current limiting and power angle stability,thereby significantly enhancing the system’s fault ride-through capability.
基金supported by Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province of China (No. 2023-JC-YB-574)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 62304178)。
文摘β-Ga_(2)O_(3) MOS inverter should play a crucial role in β-Ga_(2)O_(3) electronic circuits. Enhancement-mode(E-mode) MOSFET was fabricated based on β-Ga_(2)O_(3) film grown by atomic layer deposition technology, and the β-Ga_(2)O_(3) inverter was further monolithically integrated on this basis. The β-Ga_(2)O_(3) n MOSFET exhibits excellent electrical characteristics with an on/off current ratio reaching 10^(5). The logic inverter shows outstanding voltage inversion characteristics under low-frequency from 1 to 400 Hz operation. As the frequency continues to increase to 10 K, the reverse characteristic becomes worse due to parasitic capacitance induced by processes, and the difference between the highest and lowest values of VOUT has an exponential decay relationship with the frequency. This paper provides the practice for the development of β-Ga_(2)O_(3)-based circuits.
文摘Conventional multilevel inverters often suffer from high harmonic distortion and increased design complexity due to the need for numerous power semiconductor components,particularly at elevated voltage levels.Addressing these shortcomings,thiswork presents a robust 15-level PackedUCell(PUC)inverter topology designed for renewable energy and grid-connected applications.The proposed systemintegrates a sensor less proportional-resonant(PR)controller with an advanced carrier-based pulse width modulation scheme.This approach efficiently balances capacitor voltage,minimizes steady-state error,and strongly suppresses both zero and third-order harmonics resulting in reduced total harmonic distortion and enhanced voltage regulation.Additionally,a novel switching algorithm simplifies the design and implementation,further lowering voltage stress across switches.Extensive simulation results validate the performance under various resistive and resistive-inductive load conditions,demonstrating compliance with IEEE-519 THD standards and robust operation under dynamic changes.The proposed sensorless PR-controlled 15-PUC inverter thus offers a compelling,cost-effective solution for efficient power conversion in next-generation renewable energy systems.
基金supported by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LZ24E020001).
文摘Complementary inverter is the basic unit for logic circuits,but the inverters based on full oxide thin-film transistors(TFTs)are still very limited.The next challenge is to realize complementary inverters using homogeneous oxide semiconduc-tors.Herein,we propose the design of complementary inverter based on full ZnO TFTs.Li-N dual-doped ZnO(ZnO:(Li,N))acts as the p-type channel and Al-doped ZnO(ZnO:Al)serves as the n-type channel for fabrication of TFTs,and then the complemen-tary inverter is produced with p-and n-type ZnO TFTs.The homogeneous ZnO-based complementary inverter has typical volt-age transfer characteristics with the voltage gain of 13.34 at the supply voltage of 40 V.This work may open the door for the development of oxide complementary inverters for logic circuits.
基金supported by the Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52407060 and 52422704supported by Liaoning Province science and technology plan doctoral project under Grant 2023-BSBA-255.
文摘With the development of high-frequency and highvoltagetraction machines(TM)incorporating hairpin windings(HW)and SiC inverters for electric vehicles(EV),both theinterturn voltage stress and temperature within HW are rising,increasing the risk of partial discharge(PD),and presentingsignificant challenges to insulation safety.Therefore,this paperaddresses this issue and proposes potential solutions.Firstly,thepaper examines an 8-pole,48-slot,6-layer HW TM to highlightthe unique characteristics of this winding structure,and explainsthe uneven distribution of interturn voltage stress andtemperature.Subsequently,a high-frequency equivalent circuitmodel of the HW TM prototype is developed.The error ofsimulation and experiment is only 5.7%,which proves theaccuracy of the model.Then,an improved HW scheme isproposed to lower the maximum voltage stress by 29.3%.Furthermore,the temperature distribution of HW TM isanalyzed to facilitate a detailed examination of the impact oftemperature on insulation PD.Finally,the partial dischargeinception voltage(PDIV)of interturn insulation,consideringtemperature effects,is calculated and verified throughexperiment.The paper proposes a reliability-oriented designmethod and process for HW TM.It demonstrates that thereliability-oriented design can achieve PD-free performance inthe design stage of HW.
基金supported by Science and Technology Projects of Jiangsu Province(No.BE2022003)Science and Technology Projects of Jiangsu Province(No.BE2022003-5).
文摘To improve the fault diagnosis accuracy of a PV grid-connected inverter,a PV grid-connected inverter data diagnosis method based on MPA-VMD-PSO-BiLSTM is proposed.Firstly,unlike the traditional VMD algorithm which relies on manual experience to set parameters(e.g.,noise tolerance,penalty parameter,number of decompositions),this paper achieves adaptive optimization of parameters through MPA algorithmto avoid the problemof feature information loss caused by manual parameter tuning,and adopts the improved VMD algorithm for feature extraction of DC-side voltage data signals of PV-grid-connected inverters;and then,adopts the PSO algorithm for theThen,the PSO algorithm is used to optimize the optimal batch size,the number of nodes in the hidden layer and the learning rate of the BiLSTM network,which significantly improves the model’s ability to capture the long-term dependent features of the PV inverter’s timing signals,to construct the PV grid-connected inverter prediction model of PSO-BiLSTM,and predict the capacitance value of the PVgrid-connected inverter.Finally,diagnostic experiments are carried out based on the expected capacitance value and the capacitance failure criterion.The results showthat compared with the traditional VMD algorithm,the MPA-optimised VMD improves the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)of the signal decomposition from 28.5 to 33.2 dB(16.5%improvement).After combining with the PSO-BiLSTM model,the mean absolute percentage error(MAPE)of the fault diagnosis is reduced to 1.31%,and the coefficient of determination(R2)is up to 0.99.It is concluded that the present method has excellent diagnostic performance of PV grid-connected inverter data signals and effectively improves the accuracy of PV grid-connected inverter diagnosis.
基金received funding from the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(SJCX23_1633)2023 University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(202311463009Z)+1 种基金Changzhou Science and Technology Support Project(CE20235045)Open Project of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Power Transmission&Distribution Equipment Technology(2021JSSPD12).
文摘Uneven power distribution,transient voltage,and frequency deviations are observed in the photovoltaic storage hybrid inverter during the switching between grid-connected and island modes.In response to these issues,this paper proposes a grid-connected/island switching control strategy for photovoltaic storage hybrid inverters based on the modified chimpanzee optimization algorithm.The proposed strategy incorporates coupling compensation and power differentiation elements based on the traditional droop control.Then,it combines the angular frequency and voltage amplitude adjustments provided by the phase-locked loop-free pre-synchronization control strategy.Precise pre-synchronization is achieved by regulating the virtual current to zero and aligning the photovoltaic storage hybrid inverter with the grid voltage.Additionally,two novel operators,learning and emotional behaviors are introduced to enhance the optimization precision of the chimpanzee algorithm.These operators ensure high-precision and high-reliability optimization of the droop control parameters for photovoltaic storage hybrid inverters.A Simulink model was constructed for simulation analysis,which validated the optimized control strategy’s ability to evenly distribute power under load transients.This strategy effectively mitigated transient voltage and current surges during mode transitions.Consequently,seamless and efficient switching between gridconnected and island modes was achieved for the photovoltaic storage hybrid inverter.The enhanced energy utilization efficiency,in turn,offers robust technical support for grid stability.
基金supported in part by the Carbon Neutrality and Energy System Transformation project and in part by EPSRC under Grant EP/Y025946/1.
文摘Renewable generation is rapidly increasing and transforming power systems toward“new-type power systems”.The integration of renewable energy resources necessitates a shift from conventional grid-following converters(GFLs)to advanced grid-forming controls.Although grid-forming converters(GFMs)provide grid support and enhance system stability under weak grid conditions,their deployment requires more robust hardware,complex control algorithms and system operation constraints,resulting in planning and operational trade-offs between system stability and cost efficiency.This paper studies the underexplored question of how many GFMs are needed from a techno-economic perspective.The holistic analysis integrates long-term planning,short-term operational strategies and dynamic stability considerations,thereby supporting large-scale renewable integration while ensuring system security and economic benefits.
基金supported by Key Natural Science Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Anhui Province(2022AH051831).
文摘The integration of large-scale new energy and high-capacity DC transmission leads to a reduction in system inertia.Grid-forming renewable energy sources(GF-RES)has a significant improvement effect on system inertia.Commutation failure faults may cause a short-term reactive power surplus at the sending end and trigger transient overvoltage,threatening the safe and stable operation of the power grid.However,there is a lack of research on the calculation method of transient overvoltage caused by commutation failure in high-voltage DC transmission systems with grid-forming renewable energy sources integration.Based on the existing equivalent model of highvoltage DC transmission systems at the sending end,this paper proposes to construct a model of the high-voltage DC transmission system at the sending end with grid-forming renewable energy sources.The paper first clarifies the mechanism of overvoltage generation,then considers the reactive power droop control characteristics of GF-RES,and derives the transient voltage calculation model of theDC transmission system with GF-RES integration.It also proposes a calculation method for transient overvoltage at the sending-end converter bus with GF-RES integration.Based on the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation platform,this paper builds an experimental simulation model.By constructing three different experimental scenarios,the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed transient overvoltage calculation method are verified,with a calculation error within 5%.At the same time,this paper quantitatively analyzes the impact of grid strength,new energy proportion,and rated transmission power on transient overvoltage from three different perspectives.
基金supported by the Smart Grid-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2024ZD0801400)the Science and Technology Projects of State Grid Corporation of China(No.52272224000V).
文摘To enhance the low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)capability of emerging power systems with increasing penetration of renewable energy while addressing issues such as the slow response speed of traditional proportional-integral(PI)control,high model accuracy requirements,and complex system parameter tuning,this paper proposes a droop-controlled converter reactive power support strategy based on first-order linear active disturbance rejection control(LADRC).First,a mathematical model of a droop-controlled grid-forming(GFM)converter is established.A model equivalence method is then proposed to transform the dynamic characteristics of the control loop into equivalent impedance parameters.Based on the equivalent impedance parameter model,the influencing factors of the converter terminal voltage and point of common coupling(PCC)voltage are derived.Next,a first-order linear active disturbance rejection control strategy is introduced into the traditional droop control framework,and the controller parameters are optimized via the bandwidth tuning method.Finally,a simulation model of the droop-controlled GFM converter based on the linear active disturbance rejection controller is constructed on the PSCAD/EMTDC platform,and through comparative experiments under typical grid fault conditions,the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy in improving the system fault ride-through capability and voltage support is verified.
基金supported by the National Key Research&Development Program of China under Grant 2024YFB2408900.
文摘Grid-forming(GFM)control is a key technology for ensuring the safe and stable operation of renewable power systems dominated by converter-interfaced generation(CIG),including wind power,photovoltaic,and battery energy storage.In this paper,we challenge the traditional approach of emulating a synchronous generator by proposing a frequency-fixed GFM control strategy.The CIG endeavors to regulate itself as a constant voltage source without control dynamics due to its capability limitation,denoted as the frequency-fixed zone.With the proposed strategy,the system frequency is almost always fixed at its rated value,achieving system active power balance independent of frequency,and intentional power flow adjustments are implemented through direct phase angle control.This approach significantly reduces the frequency dynamics and safety issues associated with frequency variations.Furthermore,synchronization dynamics are significantly diminished,and synchronization stability is enhanced.The proposed strategy has the potential to realize a renewable power system with a fixed frequency and robust stability.
基金supported in part by Zhejiang Provincial“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program of China under Grant 2024C01014the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant52177055。
文摘With the increasing demand for high reliability and availability in power conversion equipment within power electronics systems,the fault diagnosis of neutral-point-clamped(NPC) three-level inverters has garnered widespread attention.To address the challenges of fault feature extraction,this article proposes an end-to-end diagnostic approach based on a wavelet kernel convolutional neural network (WKCNN),capable of extracting multi-scale features from current signals to significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy.This method directly uses raw three-phase current signals as input,applying wavelet kernel convolution to automatically capture frequency-domain fault features,combined with a Softmax classifier optimized by the Adam algorithm to achieve fault diagnosis for NPC threelevel inverters.Experimental results under various operating conditions demonstrate that this approach maintains robust diagnostic accuracy across multiple fault scenarios,with comparative analysis further confirming its advantages in diagnostic efficiency and performance over traditional machine learning and other deep learning methods.
文摘Electric locomotives on the horizon will integrate SiC inverters,promising quicker switching and lower losses than traditional setups.However,in addition to the steep rising edge,the inverter-fed motor drive system faces challenges such as high common-mode voltage(CMV)and high motor terminal surge voltage swing rate(dv/dt).To tackle these hurdles,this paper proposes a novel tailored traction control system for three-phase locomotive motors.This innovative strategy utilises nearstate space vector pulse width modulation(NSVPWM),selectively removing space vectors with high CMV to generate modulation signals.Complemented by a slew rate capacitor configuration,the aim is to reduce CMV while effectively suppressing motor-side voltage slew rate.To validate this approach,experimental waveforms from on-site inverter-fed motor drive systems have been analysed to derive high-frequency parameters of long-line cables and variable frequency motors to mimic real locomotive operating conditions better.Through experimental research and comparative simulations against traditional methods,this study reveals a significant 33.3%reduction in CMV compared to traditional systems.Furthermore,it achieves an impressive decrease in the rise/fall slope,down to 86.6%,while ensuring nearly zero electrical power consumption.
文摘Three-phase grid-connected inverters(GCIs)are essential components in distributed generation systems,where the accuracy of current measurement circuits is fundamental for reliable closed-loop operation.Nevertheless,the presence of a DC offset in the measured current can disrupt the regulation of grid currents and significantly degrade system performance.In this work,a fault-tolerant control approach is introduced to counteract the impact of such offset faults through a dedicated current compensation mechanism.The proposed solution is built around two main stages:(i)detecting and isolating DC offset faults that may appear in one or multiple phases of the measured grid currents,and(ii)estimating the fault magnitude and reconstructing the corrected current signal.The offset magnitude is obtained analytically by examining the grid current projected onto the synchronous d-axis at the grid angular frequency,eliminating the need for any additional sensing hardware.Simulation and experimental investigations conducted under several fault scenarios confirm the robustness of the proposed strategy and highlight significant improvements in detection speed and diagnostic accuracy.
