The active equalization of lithium-ion batteries involves transferring energy from high-voltage cells to low-voltage cells,ensuring consistent voltage levels across the battery pack and maintaining safety.This paper p...The active equalization of lithium-ion batteries involves transferring energy from high-voltage cells to low-voltage cells,ensuring consistent voltage levels across the battery pack and maintaining safety.This paper presents a voltage balancing circuit and control method.First,a single capacitor method is used to design the circuit topology for energy transfer.Next,real-time voltage detection and control are employed to balance energy between cells.Finally,simulation and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method,achieving balanced voltages of 3.97 V from initial voltages of 4.10,3.97,and 3.90 V.The proposed circuit is simple,reliable,and effectively prevents overcharge and overdischarge.展开更多
Three-level neutral point clamped(NPC)inverters have been widely applied in the high voltage and high power drive fields.The capacitance voltage balancing algorithm is a hot topic that many specialists and scholars ha...Three-level neutral point clamped(NPC)inverters have been widely applied in the high voltage and high power drive fields.The capacitance voltage balancing algorithm is a hot topic that many specialists and scholars have been working on.V arious capacitance voltage balancing strategies have been studied,in which the redundant short vectors are not fully utilized.In order to increase the capacitance voltage control effect of the short vectors,a new algorithm is proposed.展开更多
Modular multilevel resonant converter is an promising candidate for high voltage applications since it has advantageous features,such as high efficiency,high voltage capability and easy fault-tolerant operation.Howeve...Modular multilevel resonant converter is an promising candidate for high voltage applications since it has advantageous features,such as high efficiency,high voltage capability and easy fault-tolerant operation.However,the inequality of arm inductance in practice will lead to imbalance between the upper and lower arm voltages,which will induce large ripples in the circulating current and a dc bias on the voltage generated by modular circuits.To compensate for the voltage imbalance,effects of arm duty cycle changes on arm voltages are discussed.An arm voltage balancing control method is proposed:adjust arm duty cycle according to arm voltage deviation in every switching cycle.Simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the theoretical analysis and the proposed control method.展开更多
Cascaded H-bridge inverter(CHBI) with supercapacitors(SCs) and dc-dc stage shows significant promise for medium to high voltage energy storage applications. This paper investigates the voltage balance of capacitors wi...Cascaded H-bridge inverter(CHBI) with supercapacitors(SCs) and dc-dc stage shows significant promise for medium to high voltage energy storage applications. This paper investigates the voltage balance of capacitors within the CHBI, including both the dc-link capacitors and SCs. Balance control over the dc-link capacitor voltages is realized by the dcdc stage in each submodule(SM), while a hybrid modulation strategy(HMS) is implemented in the H-bridge to balance the SC voltages among the SMs. Meanwhile, the dc-link voltage fluctuations are analyzed under the HMS. A virtual voltage variable is introduced to coordinate the balancing of dc-link capacitor voltages and SC voltages. Compared to the balancing method that solely considers the SC voltages, the presented method reduces the dc-link voltage fluctuations without affecting the voltage balance of SCs. Finally, both simulation and experimental results verify the effectiveness of the presented method.展开更多
Due to the decrease in the number of switches for the four-switch three-phase alternating current-direct current(FSTP AC-DC)converter,it can easily lead to DC-link capacitor voltage imbalance and the system stability ...Due to the decrease in the number of switches for the four-switch three-phase alternating current-direct current(FSTP AC-DC)converter,it can easily lead to DC-link capacitor voltage imbalance and the system stability reduction.In order to solve these problems,a finite control set model predictive control(FCS-MPC)for FSTP AC-DC converters with DC-link capacitor voltage balancing is proposed.In this strategy,in order to facilitate calculation,theαβcoordinate system model is established and all voltage vectors are evaluated by establishing a cost function.During the whole process,phase locked loop(PLL)and complex modulation strategy are not required.In the new established cost function,the additional objective term of suppressing capacitor voltage fluctuation is to eliminate effectively the capacitor voltages oscillations and deviations and improve the system reliability.The simulation results show that the proposed strategy can keep the capacitor voltage balancing and has good dynamic and static performance.展开更多
We designed an improved direct-current capacitor voltage balancing control model predictive control(MPC)for single-phase cascaded H-bridge multilevel photovoltaic(PV)inverters.Compared with conventional voltage balanc...We designed an improved direct-current capacitor voltage balancing control model predictive control(MPC)for single-phase cascaded H-bridge multilevel photovoltaic(PV)inverters.Compared with conventional voltage balanc-ing control methods,the method proposed could make the PV strings of each submodule operate at their maximum power point by independent capacitor voltage control.Besides,the predicted and reference value of the grid-connected current was obtained according to the maximum power output of the maximum power point tracking.A cost function was con-structed to achieve the high-precision grid-connected control of the CHB inverter.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed control method was verified through a semi-physical simulation platform with three submodules.展开更多
The four-level nested neutral-point-clamped(4L-NNPC)inverter is a competitive topology among the various medium-voltage multilevel converters,and its main issue is flying-capacitor voltage unbalance.In this article,a ...The four-level nested neutral-point-clamped(4L-NNPC)inverter is a competitive topology among the various medium-voltage multilevel converters,and its main issue is flying-capacitor voltage unbalance.In this article,a novel carrier-interleaved pulse width modulation(CIPWM)method that satisfies the volt-sec balance principle is proposed with an advanced carrier distribution rule.By adopting the proposed CIPWM method,the redundant switching states of 4L-NNPC inverters can be evenly distributed into the output PWM waveform in each carrier period,and natural flying-capacitor voltage balance can be achieved.Furthermore,an active balancing strategy is also proposed to eliminate the voltage unbalance caused by nonideal factors,which is realized by simply adjusting the duty cycle and with no need to adjust the redundant switching states for 4L-NNPC inverters.The simulation and experimental results verify the effectiveness of the proposed CIPWM method and the flying-capacitor voltage balancing strategy.展开更多
The DC microgrid has the advantages of high energy conversion efficiency,high energy transmission density,no reactive power flow,and grid-connected synchronization.It is an essential component of the future intelligen...The DC microgrid has the advantages of high energy conversion efficiency,high energy transmission density,no reactive power flow,and grid-connected synchronization.It is an essential component of the future intelligent power distribution system.Constant power load(CPL)will degrade the stability of the DC microgrid and cause system voltage oscillation due to its negative resistance characteristics.As a result,the stability of DC microgrids with CPL has become a problem.At present,the research on the stability of DC microgrid is mainly focused on unipolar DC microgrid,while the research on bipolar DC microgrid lacks systematic discussion.The stability of DC microgrid using CPL was studied first,and then the current stability criteria of DC microgrid were summarized,and its research trend was analyzed.On this basis,aiming at the stability problem caused by CPL,the existing control methods were summarized from the perspective of source converter output impedance and load converter input impedance,and the current control methods were outlined as active and passive control methods.Lastly,the research path of bipolar DC microgrid stability with CPL was prospected.展开更多
Three-level photovoltaic grid-connected inverters are widely used in the photovoltaic grid-connected systems because of their high efficiency and low harmonic characteristics.However,the major problem of the three-lev...Three-level photovoltaic grid-connected inverters are widely used in the photovoltaic grid-connected systems because of their high efficiency and low harmonic characteristics.However,the major problem of the three-level inverter has always been its core challenge,significantly affecting its system reliability and performance.This study reviews the causes of neutral-point voltage imbalance,discusses three typical three-level inverter topologies,including neutral-point-clamped inverter,flying capacitor inverter,and cascaded H-bridge inverter,and compares their application effectiveness in neutral-point voltage balancing control.Then,it analyzes several common control methods,such as the modulation method based on space vector,model predictive control,and relatively new techniques for controlling virtual neutral-point voltage.The comparative analysis results show that space vector is easy to implement,but the neutral-point voltage fluctuates markedly;model predictive control exhibits strong dynamic response performance but has a high computational complexity;virtual neutral-point voltage does not rely on the real-time feedback of actual neutral-point voltage.In conclusion,this study makes a prospect for the development trends of neutralpoint voltage balance control technologies and proposes possible development directions for further improving the performance of grid-connected photovoltaic inverters.展开更多
Solid-state circuit breakers(SSCBs)are critical components in the protection of medium-voltage DC distribution networks to facilitate arc-free,fast and reliable isolation of DC faults.However,limited by the capacity o...Solid-state circuit breakers(SSCBs)are critical components in the protection of medium-voltage DC distribution networks to facilitate arc-free,fast and reliable isolation of DC faults.However,limited by the capacity of a single semiconductor device,using semi-conductor-based SSCBs at high voltage is challenging.This study presents the details of a 1.5 kV,63 A medi-um-voltage SSCB,composed primarily of a solid-state switch based on three cascaded normally-on silicon car-bide(SiC)junction field-effect transistors(JFETs)and a low-cost programmable gate drive circuit.Dynamic and static voltage sharing among the cascaded SiC JFETs of the SSCB during fault isolation is realized using the pro-posed gate drive circuit.The selection conditions for the key parameters of the SSCB gate driver are also analyzed.Additionally,an improved pulse-width modulation cur-rent-limiting protection solution is proposed to identify the permanent overcurrent and transient inrush current associated with capacitive load startup in a DC distribu-tion network.Using the developed SSCB prototype and the fault test system,experimental results are obtained to validate the fault response performance of the SSCB.Index Terms—Solid-state circuit breaker,DC distribu-tion network,SiC JFET,voltage balancing,inrush current.展开更多
The bipolar low-voltage DC(LVDC) distribution system has become a prospective solution to better integration of renewables and improvement of system efficiency and reliability. However, it also faces the challenge of ...The bipolar low-voltage DC(LVDC) distribution system has become a prospective solution to better integration of renewables and improvement of system efficiency and reliability. However, it also faces the challenge of power and voltage imbalance between two poles. To solve this problem, an interface converter with bipolar asymmetrical operating capabilities is applied in this paper. The steady-state models of the bipolar LVDC distribution system equipped with this interface converter in the gridconnected mode and off-grid mode are analyzed. A control scheme based on DC offset injection at the secondary side of the interface converter is proposed, enabling the bipolar LVDC distribution system to realize the unbalanced power transfer between two poles in the grid-connected mode and maintain the inherentpole voltage balance in the off-grid mode. Furthermore, this paper also proposes a primary-side DC offset injection control scheme according to the analysis of the magnetic circuit model, which can eliminate the DC bias flux caused by the secondaryside DC offset. Thereby, the potential core magnetic saturation and overcurrent issues can be prevented, ensuring the safety of the interface converter and distribution system. Detailed simulations based on the proposed control scheme are conducted to validate the function of power and voltage balance under the operation conditions of different DC loads.展开更多
Open-end winding motors are used extensively in ship electric propulsion systems,in which medium-voltage high-power inverters are a critical component.To increase the system voltage and power density,a dual five-level...Open-end winding motors are used extensively in ship electric propulsion systems,in which medium-voltage high-power inverters are a critical component.To increase the system voltage and power density,a dual five-level active neutral-point clamped(ANPC)inverter is proposed herein to drive medium-voltage open-end winding motors for ship electric propulsion.Each phase of this inverter comprises two five-level ANPC bridges and all the phases are powered by a common direct-current link.A hybrid modulation method is proposed to control this inverter.The series-connected switches in all the five-level ANPC bridges are operated at the fundamental frequency,and the other switches are controlled with a phase-shifted pulse-width modulation(PWM),which can achieve a natural balance between the neutral-point voltage and flying capacitor voltages in a carrier period.A closed-loop capacitor voltage balancing method based on adjusting the duty ratios of the PWM signals is proposed.The neutral-point voltage and flying capacitor voltages can be controlled independently and balanced without affecting the output phase voltage.Simulation and experimental results are presented to demonstrate the validity of this method.展开更多
This paper analyzes the load unbalance problem and voltage fluctuation problem in a 3-wire DC distribution system.It also analyzes a solution to these problems;a positive Buck-Boost voltage balancer is proposed and ex...This paper analyzes the load unbalance problem and voltage fluctuation problem in a 3-wire DC distribution system.It also analyzes a solution to these problems;a positive Buck-Boost voltage balancer is proposed and explored in order to fulfill the requirements of high quality power supply for the loads on its load side.Compared with the conventional balancer,a positive Buck-Boost converter is added to solve the voltage fluctuation problem,and the theories and methods of the voltage balancer are extended to analyze the working principle,derive the design equations,explore the stability,and calculate the efficiency.Both simulations and small power experiments are carried out to verify the validity of the working principle,the topology,and the control strategy.展开更多
The cluster DC voltage balancing control adopting zero-sequence voltage injection is appropriate for the starconnected cascaded H-bridge STATCOM because no zerosequence currents are generated in the three-phase three-...The cluster DC voltage balancing control adopting zero-sequence voltage injection is appropriate for the starconnected cascaded H-bridge STATCOM because no zerosequence currents are generated in the three-phase three-wire system.However,as the zero-sequence voltage is expressed in trigonometric form,traditional control methods involve many complicated operations,such as the square-root,trigonometric operations,and inverse tangent operations.To simplify cluster voltage balancing control,this paper converts the zero-sequence voltage to the dq frame in a DC representation by introducing a virtually orthogonal variable,and the DC components of the zero-sequence voltage in the dq frame are regulated linearly by proportional integral regulators,rather than being calculated from uneven active powers in traditional controls.This removes all complicated operations.Finally,this paper presents simulation and experimental results for a 400 V±7.5 kvar star-connected STATCOM,in balanced and unbalanced scenarios,thereby verifying the effectiveness of the proposed control.展开更多
Capacitor voltage imbalance in four-level(4L)neutral-point clamped(NPC)converters is a direct factor hindering their application.In particular,when they are applied in motor drives,space vector pulse-width modulation(...Capacitor voltage imbalance in four-level(4L)neutral-point clamped(NPC)converters is a direct factor hindering their application.In particular,when they are applied in motor drives,space vector pulse-width modulation(SVPWM)is a more popular scheme,but conventional 4L SVPWM cannot achieve the voltage balancing control of DC-link capacitors,is complex to implement,and requires costly computation.A hybrid modulation method with capacitor voltage-balancing control for 4L NPC converters is proposed.The proposed method is achieved using three-level(3L)SVPWM and two-level(2L)carrier-based pulse-width modulation(CPWM)based on the concept of"4L=3L+2L".Thus,it can be easily implemented on a digital chip because the modulation process is nearly identical to that of 3L SVPWM without the more cumbersome 4L SVPWM algorithm.Meanwhile,any proven optimization scheme of 3L SVPWM can be directly applied to the proposed method to further improve performance.Simulation and experimental results for a 4L active NPC converter demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.展开更多
Carrier-based pulse width modulation (CBPWM) and virtual space vector pulse width modulation (VSVPWM) are briefly reviewed for neutral-point-clamped three-level inverters (NPC TLI). A new modulation strategy referred ...Carrier-based pulse width modulation (CBPWM) and virtual space vector pulse width modulation (VSVPWM) are briefly reviewed for neutral-point-clamped three-level inverters (NPC TLI). A new modulation strategy referred to as N3S_CBPWM is then proposed to simultaneously consider multiple goals, such as the-neutral-point voltage (NPV) balance, switching loss, and common-mode voltage (CMV) reduction. For N3S_CBPWM in each switching cycle, the three-phase switching actions are zero, one, and two. In addition, the constraint conditions of the modulation waves are provided based on the reduction of the CMV. Subsequently, N3S_CBPWM, CBPWM, and VSVPWM are compared in terms of the NPV balance capability, switching loss, and CMV reduction. Finally, the feasibility and superiority of the proposed N3S_CBPWM are verified experimentally.展开更多
Modular Multilevel Converters(MMC)have emerged as a key technology for medium-to high-voltage power conversion applications such as HVDC transmission,large-scale renewable integration,and flexible AC transmission syst...Modular Multilevel Converters(MMC)have emerged as a key technology for medium-to high-voltage power conversion applications such as HVDC transmission,large-scale renewable integration,and flexible AC transmission systems.Despite their superior performance and modularity,MMCs present complex control challenges due to their multi-level structure,numerous submodules,and circulating currents.This paper comprehensively reviews advanced control strategies developed for MMCs,including fundamental current and voltage balancing controls,sophisticated switching algorithms,and multifunctional approaches addressing harmonic suppression,power factor correction,and fault tolerance.Emphasis is placed on modern methods such as model predictive control,adaptive and robust controls that accommodate system nonlinearities and parameter uncertainties.Implementation aspects,including digital control hardware and the impact of control delays,are also discussed.The paper highlights recent advancements that improve system stability,efficiency,and reliability,thus facilitating MMC deployment in evolving power grids with high renewable penetration and stringent grid code requirements.展开更多
Space-vector modulation (SVM) is widely used in multilevel inverters because of its ability to improve DC bus utilization, reduce harmonic distortion, and enhance operational flexibility. However, the increasing compl...Space-vector modulation (SVM) is widely used in multilevel inverters because of its ability to improve DC bus utilization, reduce harmonic distortion, and enhance operational flexibility. However, the increasing complexity of multilevel inverter topologies, such as neutral-point clamped, cascaded H-bridge, and modular multilevel converters, presents challenges in terms of computational efficiency, neutral-point voltage balancing, and common-mode voltage suppression. A detailed review of SVM techniques is provided, including traditional methods and advanced variants such as carrier-based SVM, selective harmonic elimination SVM, and virtual SVM. Additionally, recent hybrid approaches that combine multiple strategies to address specific performance requirements are discussed. The findings highlight advancements in improving the modulation performance, reducing switching losses, and achieving better harmonic attenuation. A discussion of the future challenges and opportunities for multilevel inverter modulation strategies is concluded.展开更多
In the present scenario,modular multilevel converters(MMCs)are considered to be one of the most promising and effective topologies in the family of high-power converters because of their modular design and good scalab...In the present scenario,modular multilevel converters(MMCs)are considered to be one of the most promising and effective topologies in the family of high-power converters because of their modular design and good scalability;MMCs are extensively used in high-voltage and high-power applications.Based on their unique advantages,MMCs have attracted increasing attention from academic circles over the past years.Several studies have focused on different aspects of MMCs,including submodule topologies,modeling schemes,modulation strategies,control schemes for voltage balancing and circulating currents,fault diagnoses,and fault-tolerant control strategies.To summarize the current research status of MMCs,all the aforementioned research issues with representative research approaches,results and characteristics are systematically overviewed.In the final section,the current research status of MMCs and their future trends are emphasized.展开更多
基金funded by the Basic Science(Natural Science)Research Project of Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Province,Grant Number 22KJD470002.
文摘The active equalization of lithium-ion batteries involves transferring energy from high-voltage cells to low-voltage cells,ensuring consistent voltage levels across the battery pack and maintaining safety.This paper presents a voltage balancing circuit and control method.First,a single capacitor method is used to design the circuit topology for energy transfer.Next,real-time voltage detection and control are employed to balance energy between cells.Finally,simulation and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method,achieving balanced voltages of 3.97 V from initial voltages of 4.10,3.97,and 3.90 V.The proposed circuit is simple,reliable,and effectively prevents overcharge and overdischarge.
文摘Three-level neutral point clamped(NPC)inverters have been widely applied in the high voltage and high power drive fields.The capacitance voltage balancing algorithm is a hot topic that many specialists and scholars have been working on.V arious capacitance voltage balancing strategies have been studied,in which the redundant short vectors are not fully utilized.In order to increase the capacitance voltage control effect of the short vectors,a new algorithm is proposed.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFB0100603)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51877193)。
文摘Modular multilevel resonant converter is an promising candidate for high voltage applications since it has advantageous features,such as high efficiency,high voltage capability and easy fault-tolerant operation.However,the inequality of arm inductance in practice will lead to imbalance between the upper and lower arm voltages,which will induce large ripples in the circulating current and a dc bias on the voltage generated by modular circuits.To compensate for the voltage imbalance,effects of arm duty cycle changes on arm voltages are discussed.An arm voltage balancing control method is proposed:adjust arm duty cycle according to arm voltage deviation in every switching cycle.Simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the theoretical analysis and the proposed control method.
基金supported in part by the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research under Grant No. YSBR-045the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS under Grant 2022137the Institute of Electrical Engineering CAS under Grant E155320101。
文摘Cascaded H-bridge inverter(CHBI) with supercapacitors(SCs) and dc-dc stage shows significant promise for medium to high voltage energy storage applications. This paper investigates the voltage balance of capacitors within the CHBI, including both the dc-link capacitors and SCs. Balance control over the dc-link capacitor voltages is realized by the dcdc stage in each submodule(SM), while a hybrid modulation strategy(HMS) is implemented in the H-bridge to balance the SC voltages among the SMs. Meanwhile, the dc-link voltage fluctuations are analyzed under the HMS. A virtual voltage variable is introduced to coordinate the balancing of dc-link capacitor voltages and SC voltages. Compared to the balancing method that solely considers the SC voltages, the presented method reduces the dc-link voltage fluctuations without affecting the voltage balance of SCs. Finally, both simulation and experimental results verify the effectiveness of the presented method.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61741508)
文摘Due to the decrease in the number of switches for the four-switch three-phase alternating current-direct current(FSTP AC-DC)converter,it can easily lead to DC-link capacitor voltage imbalance and the system stability reduction.In order to solve these problems,a finite control set model predictive control(FCS-MPC)for FSTP AC-DC converters with DC-link capacitor voltage balancing is proposed.In this strategy,in order to facilitate calculation,theαβcoordinate system model is established and all voltage vectors are evaluated by establishing a cost function.During the whole process,phase locked loop(PLL)and complex modulation strategy are not required.In the new established cost function,the additional objective term of suppressing capacitor voltage fluctuation is to eliminate effectively the capacitor voltages oscillations and deviations and improve the system reliability.The simulation results show that the proposed strategy can keep the capacitor voltage balancing and has good dynamic and static performance.
基金Research on Control Methods and Fault Tolerance of Multilevel Electronic Transformers for PV Access(Project number:042300034204)Research on Open-Circuit Fault Diagnosis and Seamless Fault-Tolerant Control of Multiple Devices in Modular Multilevel Digital Power Amplifiers(Project number:202203021212210)Research on Key Technologies and Demonstrations of Low-Voltage DC Power Electronic Converters Based on SiC Devices Access(Project number:202102060301012)。
文摘We designed an improved direct-current capacitor voltage balancing control model predictive control(MPC)for single-phase cascaded H-bridge multilevel photovoltaic(PV)inverters.Compared with conventional voltage balanc-ing control methods,the method proposed could make the PV strings of each submodule operate at their maximum power point by independent capacitor voltage control.Besides,the predicted and reference value of the grid-connected current was obtained according to the maximum power output of the maximum power point tracking.A cost function was con-structed to achieve the high-precision grid-connected control of the CHB inverter.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed control method was verified through a semi-physical simulation platform with three submodules.
基金supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation under Grant L242006.
文摘The four-level nested neutral-point-clamped(4L-NNPC)inverter is a competitive topology among the various medium-voltage multilevel converters,and its main issue is flying-capacitor voltage unbalance.In this article,a novel carrier-interleaved pulse width modulation(CIPWM)method that satisfies the volt-sec balance principle is proposed with an advanced carrier distribution rule.By adopting the proposed CIPWM method,the redundant switching states of 4L-NNPC inverters can be evenly distributed into the output PWM waveform in each carrier period,and natural flying-capacitor voltage balance can be achieved.Furthermore,an active balancing strategy is also proposed to eliminate the voltage unbalance caused by nonideal factors,which is realized by simply adjusting the duty cycle and with no need to adjust the redundant switching states for 4L-NNPC inverters.The simulation and experimental results verify the effectiveness of the proposed CIPWM method and the flying-capacitor voltage balancing strategy.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51767015)Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.22JR5RA317)Tianyou Innovation Team Support Program of Lanzhou Jiaotong University(No.TY202009)。
文摘The DC microgrid has the advantages of high energy conversion efficiency,high energy transmission density,no reactive power flow,and grid-connected synchronization.It is an essential component of the future intelligent power distribution system.Constant power load(CPL)will degrade the stability of the DC microgrid and cause system voltage oscillation due to its negative resistance characteristics.As a result,the stability of DC microgrids with CPL has become a problem.At present,the research on the stability of DC microgrid is mainly focused on unipolar DC microgrid,while the research on bipolar DC microgrid lacks systematic discussion.The stability of DC microgrid using CPL was studied first,and then the current stability criteria of DC microgrid were summarized,and its research trend was analyzed.On this basis,aiming at the stability problem caused by CPL,the existing control methods were summarized from the perspective of source converter output impedance and load converter input impedance,and the current control methods were outlined as active and passive control methods.Lastly,the research path of bipolar DC microgrid stability with CPL was prospected.
文摘Three-level photovoltaic grid-connected inverters are widely used in the photovoltaic grid-connected systems because of their high efficiency and low harmonic characteristics.However,the major problem of the three-level inverter has always been its core challenge,significantly affecting its system reliability and performance.This study reviews the causes of neutral-point voltage imbalance,discusses three typical three-level inverter topologies,including neutral-point-clamped inverter,flying capacitor inverter,and cascaded H-bridge inverter,and compares their application effectiveness in neutral-point voltage balancing control.Then,it analyzes several common control methods,such as the modulation method based on space vector,model predictive control,and relatively new techniques for controlling virtual neutral-point voltage.The comparative analysis results show that space vector is easy to implement,but the neutral-point voltage fluctuates markedly;model predictive control exhibits strong dynamic response performance but has a high computational complexity;virtual neutral-point voltage does not rely on the real-time feedback of actual neutral-point voltage.In conclusion,this study makes a prospect for the development trends of neutralpoint voltage balance control technologies and proposes possible development directions for further improving the performance of grid-connected photovoltaic inverters.
基金supported in part by Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2021JJ40172).
文摘Solid-state circuit breakers(SSCBs)are critical components in the protection of medium-voltage DC distribution networks to facilitate arc-free,fast and reliable isolation of DC faults.However,limited by the capacity of a single semiconductor device,using semi-conductor-based SSCBs at high voltage is challenging.This study presents the details of a 1.5 kV,63 A medi-um-voltage SSCB,composed primarily of a solid-state switch based on three cascaded normally-on silicon car-bide(SiC)junction field-effect transistors(JFETs)and a low-cost programmable gate drive circuit.Dynamic and static voltage sharing among the cascaded SiC JFETs of the SSCB during fault isolation is realized using the pro-posed gate drive circuit.The selection conditions for the key parameters of the SSCB gate driver are also analyzed.Additionally,an improved pulse-width modulation cur-rent-limiting protection solution is proposed to identify the permanent overcurrent and transient inrush current associated with capacitive load startup in a DC distribu-tion network.Using the developed SSCB prototype and the fault test system,experimental results are obtained to validate the fault response performance of the SSCB.Index Terms—Solid-state circuit breaker,DC distribu-tion network,SiC JFET,voltage balancing,inrush current.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51877136)the Shanghai Committee of Science and Technology (No. 19DZ1205403)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Committee of Science and Technology (No. 2020GG0299)。
文摘The bipolar low-voltage DC(LVDC) distribution system has become a prospective solution to better integration of renewables and improvement of system efficiency and reliability. However, it also faces the challenge of power and voltage imbalance between two poles. To solve this problem, an interface converter with bipolar asymmetrical operating capabilities is applied in this paper. The steady-state models of the bipolar LVDC distribution system equipped with this interface converter in the gridconnected mode and off-grid mode are analyzed. A control scheme based on DC offset injection at the secondary side of the interface converter is proposed, enabling the bipolar LVDC distribution system to realize the unbalanced power transfer between two poles in the grid-connected mode and maintain the inherentpole voltage balance in the off-grid mode. Furthermore, this paper also proposes a primary-side DC offset injection control scheme according to the analysis of the magnetic circuit model, which can eliminate the DC bias flux caused by the secondaryside DC offset. Thereby, the potential core magnetic saturation and overcurrent issues can be prevented, ensuring the safety of the interface converter and distribution system. Detailed simulations based on the proposed control scheme are conducted to validate the function of power and voltage balance under the operation conditions of different DC loads.
文摘Open-end winding motors are used extensively in ship electric propulsion systems,in which medium-voltage high-power inverters are a critical component.To increase the system voltage and power density,a dual five-level active neutral-point clamped(ANPC)inverter is proposed herein to drive medium-voltage open-end winding motors for ship electric propulsion.Each phase of this inverter comprises two five-level ANPC bridges and all the phases are powered by a common direct-current link.A hybrid modulation method is proposed to control this inverter.The series-connected switches in all the five-level ANPC bridges are operated at the fundamental frequency,and the other switches are controlled with a phase-shifted pulse-width modulation(PWM),which can achieve a natural balance between the neutral-point voltage and flying capacitor voltages in a carrier period.A closed-loop capacitor voltage balancing method based on adjusting the duty ratios of the PWM signals is proposed.The neutral-point voltage and flying capacitor voltages can be controlled independently and balanced without affecting the output phase voltage.Simulation and experimental results are presented to demonstrate the validity of this method.
基金supported in part by the National High Technology Research and Development of China("863 Program")(Grant No.2013AA050104)
文摘This paper analyzes the load unbalance problem and voltage fluctuation problem in a 3-wire DC distribution system.It also analyzes a solution to these problems;a positive Buck-Boost voltage balancer is proposed and explored in order to fulfill the requirements of high quality power supply for the loads on its load side.Compared with the conventional balancer,a positive Buck-Boost converter is added to solve the voltage fluctuation problem,and the theories and methods of the voltage balancer are extended to analyze the working principle,derive the design equations,explore the stability,and calculate the efficiency.Both simulations and small power experiments are carried out to verify the validity of the working principle,the topology,and the control strategy.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB2401100)the Science and Technology Project of State Grid Corporation of China(No.5211DS22002C).
文摘The cluster DC voltage balancing control adopting zero-sequence voltage injection is appropriate for the starconnected cascaded H-bridge STATCOM because no zerosequence currents are generated in the three-phase three-wire system.However,as the zero-sequence voltage is expressed in trigonometric form,traditional control methods involve many complicated operations,such as the square-root,trigonometric operations,and inverse tangent operations.To simplify cluster voltage balancing control,this paper converts the zero-sequence voltage to the dq frame in a DC representation by introducing a virtually orthogonal variable,and the DC components of the zero-sequence voltage in the dq frame are regulated linearly by proportional integral regulators,rather than being calculated from uneven active powers in traditional controls.This removes all complicated operations.Finally,this paper presents simulation and experimental results for a 400 V±7.5 kvar star-connected STATCOM,in balanced and unbalanced scenarios,thereby verifying the effectiveness of the proposed control.
基金Supported in part by the Guangdong Innovative Program on New Power System Technology under Grant 1688483408285in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52207221in part by Wuhan Science and Technology Project under Grant 2023010201010071.
文摘Capacitor voltage imbalance in four-level(4L)neutral-point clamped(NPC)converters is a direct factor hindering their application.In particular,when they are applied in motor drives,space vector pulse-width modulation(SVPWM)is a more popular scheme,but conventional 4L SVPWM cannot achieve the voltage balancing control of DC-link capacitors,is complex to implement,and requires costly computation.A hybrid modulation method with capacitor voltage-balancing control for 4L NPC converters is proposed.The proposed method is achieved using three-level(3L)SVPWM and two-level(2L)carrier-based pulse-width modulation(CPWM)based on the concept of"4L=3L+2L".Thus,it can be easily implemented on a digital chip because the modulation process is nearly identical to that of 3L SVPWM without the more cumbersome 4L SVPWM algorithm.Meanwhile,any proven optimization scheme of 3L SVPWM can be directly applied to the proposed method to further improve performance.Simulation and experimental results for a 4L active NPC converter demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
文摘Carrier-based pulse width modulation (CBPWM) and virtual space vector pulse width modulation (VSVPWM) are briefly reviewed for neutral-point-clamped three-level inverters (NPC TLI). A new modulation strategy referred to as N3S_CBPWM is then proposed to simultaneously consider multiple goals, such as the-neutral-point voltage (NPV) balance, switching loss, and common-mode voltage (CMV) reduction. For N3S_CBPWM in each switching cycle, the three-phase switching actions are zero, one, and two. In addition, the constraint conditions of the modulation waves are provided based on the reduction of the CMV. Subsequently, N3S_CBPWM, CBPWM, and VSVPWM are compared in terms of the NPV balance capability, switching loss, and CMV reduction. Finally, the feasibility and superiority of the proposed N3S_CBPWM are verified experimentally.
文摘Modular Multilevel Converters(MMC)have emerged as a key technology for medium-to high-voltage power conversion applications such as HVDC transmission,large-scale renewable integration,and flexible AC transmission systems.Despite their superior performance and modularity,MMCs present complex control challenges due to their multi-level structure,numerous submodules,and circulating currents.This paper comprehensively reviews advanced control strategies developed for MMCs,including fundamental current and voltage balancing controls,sophisticated switching algorithms,and multifunctional approaches addressing harmonic suppression,power factor correction,and fault tolerance.Emphasis is placed on modern methods such as model predictive control,adaptive and robust controls that accommodate system nonlinearities and parameter uncertainties.Implementation aspects,including digital control hardware and the impact of control delays,are also discussed.The paper highlights recent advancements that improve system stability,efficiency,and reliability,thus facilitating MMC deployment in evolving power grids with high renewable penetration and stringent grid code requirements.
文摘Space-vector modulation (SVM) is widely used in multilevel inverters because of its ability to improve DC bus utilization, reduce harmonic distortion, and enhance operational flexibility. However, the increasing complexity of multilevel inverter topologies, such as neutral-point clamped, cascaded H-bridge, and modular multilevel converters, presents challenges in terms of computational efficiency, neutral-point voltage balancing, and common-mode voltage suppression. A detailed review of SVM techniques is provided, including traditional methods and advanced variants such as carrier-based SVM, selective harmonic elimination SVM, and virtual SVM. Additionally, recent hybrid approaches that combine multiple strategies to address specific performance requirements are discussed. The findings highlight advancements in improving the modulation performance, reducing switching losses, and achieving better harmonic attenuation. A discussion of the future challenges and opportunities for multilevel inverter modulation strategies is concluded.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Program of State Grid Corporation of China(5100-201999330A-0-0-00)。
文摘In the present scenario,modular multilevel converters(MMCs)are considered to be one of the most promising and effective topologies in the family of high-power converters because of their modular design and good scalability;MMCs are extensively used in high-voltage and high-power applications.Based on their unique advantages,MMCs have attracted increasing attention from academic circles over the past years.Several studies have focused on different aspects of MMCs,including submodule topologies,modeling schemes,modulation strategies,control schemes for voltage balancing and circulating currents,fault diagnoses,and fault-tolerant control strategies.To summarize the current research status of MMCs,all the aforementioned research issues with representative research approaches,results and characteristics are systematically overviewed.In the final section,the current research status of MMCs and their future trends are emphasized.
