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Patil, Sandeep. "Analysis and Loss Estimation of Different Multilevel DC-DC Converter Modulesand Different Proposed Multilevel DC-DC Converter Systems." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1396628125.
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Price, Alexandra A. E. "New perspectives on wave energy converter control." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/3109.
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This work examines some of the fundamental problems behind the control of wave energy converters (WECs). Several new perspectives are presented to aid the understanding of the problem and the interpretation of the literature. The first of these is a group of methods for classifying control of WECs. One way to classify control is to consider the stage of power transfer from the wave to the final energy carrier. Consideration of power transfer can also be used to classify WECs into families. This approach makes it possible to classify all WECs, including those that had previously eluded classification. It also relates the equations of motion of different classes of WECs to a generalised equation of motion. This in turn clarifies why some types of control are suited to some WECs, but not others. These classification systems are used to demarcate the boundary for the theoretical work that follows. The theory applies to WECs with governing equations of motion that are linear, and to control systems that are linear, aim to maximise power, and which regulate the PTO stage of power flow. Another important perspective is the new wet and dry oscillator paradigm, which is used to differentiate between frequency domain modelling and a commonly used technique, monochromatic modelling. This distinction is necessary background for many of the new ideas discussed. It is used to resolve an ongoing debate in wave energy research: whether frequency domain modelling can be applied to cases that are not monochromatic. It is the key to an extension to the theory of capture width, a widely used performance indicator. This distinction is also the rationale behind an improved method of presenting frequency domain results: the frequency responses due to both monochromatic and polychromatic forcing are represented on the same graph. These responses are different because the optimal control problem is acausal, a topic that is also discussed in depth. This visual tool is used to investigate and confirm various ideas about the control of WECs, and to demonstrate how the newly redefined capture width encapsulates the essential control problem of WECs. The optimal control problem is said to be acausal because information about the future is required to achieve optimal control. Another vantage point offered is that of the duration of the prediction interval required for optimal control. This is given by a new parameter emerging from this work, which has been termed the premonition time. The premonition time depends on the amount of knowledge required, which is determined by the geometry of the WEC, and the amount of information available, which is largely determined by the bandwidth of the sea state. The new perspectives introduced are the various systems of classification, the wet and dry oscillator paradigm, the presentation of monochromatic and polychromatic results on the same axes, premonition time, and the revised theory on capture width. These are all used to discuss the interrelationship between WEC geometry, the control strategy and the sea-state. The opportunities for, and limitations of, the use of intelligent control techniques such as artificial neural networks are discussed. The potential contribution of various control strategies and associated design principles is explored. This discussion culminates in a series of recommendations for control strategies that are suited to each class of WEC, and for the areas of research that have the potential to bring about the greatest reductions in the cost of harnessing energy from sea waves.
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Gow, John A. "Modelling, simulation and control of photovoltaic converter systems." Thesis, Loughborough University, 1998. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/6871.
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The thesis follows the development of an advanced solar photovoltaic power conversion system from first principles. It is divided into five parts. The first section shows the development of a circuit-based simulation model of a photovoltaic (PV) cell within the 'SABER' simulator environment. Although simulation models for photovoltaic cells are available these are usually application specific, mathematically intensive and not suited to the development of power electronics. The model derived within the thesis is a circuit-based model that makes use of a series of current/voltage data sets taken from an actual cell in order to define the relationships between the cell double-exponential model parameters and the environmental parameters of temperature and irradiance. Resulting expressions define a 'black box' model, and the power electronics designer may simply specify values of temperature and irradiance to the model, and the simulated electrical connections to the cell provide the appropriate I/V characteristic. The second section deals with the development of a simulation model of an advanced PVaware DC-DC converter system. This differs from the conventional in that by using an embedded maximum power tracking system within a conventional linear feedback control arrangement it addresses the problem of loads which may not require the level of power available at the maximum power point, but is also able to drive loads which consistently require a maximum power feed such as a grid-coupled inverter. The third section details a low-power implementation of the above system in hardware. This shows the viability of the new, fast embedded maximum power tracking system and also the advantages of the system in terms of speed and response time over conventional systems. The fourth section builds upon the simulation model developed in the second section by adding an inverter allowing AC loads (including a utility) to be driven. The complete system is simulated and a set of results obtained showing that the system is a usable one. The final section describes the construction and analysis of a complete system in hardware (c. 500W) and identifies the suitability of the system to appropriate applications.
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Borisov, Konstantin A. "Multifunctional voltage source converter for shipboard power systems." Diss., Mississippi State : Mississippi State University, 2007. http://library.msstate.edu/etd/show.asp?etd=etd-06042007-142951.
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Li, Quan, and q. li@cqu edu au. "DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH FREQUENCY POWER CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES FOR GRID INTERACTIVE PV SYSTEMS." Central Queensland University. School of Advanced Technologies & Processes, 2002. http://library-resources.cqu.edu.au./thesis/adt-QCQU/public/adt-QCQU20020807.152750.
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This thesis examines the development of DC-DC converters that are suitable for Module Integrated Converters, (MICs), in grid interactive photovoltaic (PV) systems, and especially concentrates on the study of the half bridge dual converter, which was previously developed from the conventional half bridge converter. Both hard-switched and soft-switched half bridge dual converters are constructed,
which are rated at 88W each and transform a nominal 17.6Vdc input to an output in the range from 340V to 360Vdc. An initial prototype converter operated at 100kHz and is used as a base line device to establish the operational behaviours of the converter. The second hard-switched converter operated at 250kHz and included a coaxial matrix transformer that significantly reduced the power losses related to the transformer leakage inductance. The soft-switched converter operated at 1MHz and is capable of absorbing the parasitic elements into the resonant tank. Extensive theoretical analysis, simulation and experimental results are provided for each converter. All three converters
achieved conversion efficiencies around 90%. The progressive increases in the operation frequency, while maintaining the conversion efficiency, will translate into the reduced converter size and weight. Finally different operation modes for the
soft-switched converter are established and the techniques for predicting the occurrence of those modes are developed. The analysis of the effects of the transformer winding capacitance also shows that soft switching condition applies for both the primary side mosfets and the output rectifier diodes.
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Lee, Choong Hoon. "Design of high speed low voltage data converters for UWB communication systems." Texas A&M University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/3798.
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For A/D converters in ultra-wideband (UWB) communication systems, the flash
A/D type is commonly used because of its fast speed and simple architecture. However,
the number of comparators in a flash A/D converter exponentially increases with an
increase in resolution; therefore, an interpolating technique is proposed in this thesis to
mitigate the exponential increase of comparators in a flash converter. The proposed
structure is designed to improve the system bandwidth degradation by replacing the
buffers and resistors of a typical interpolating technique with a pair of transistors. This
replacement mitigates the bandwidth degradation problem, which is the main drawback
of a typical interpolating A/D converter. With the proposed 4-bit interpolating structure,
3.75 of effective number of bits (ENOB) and 31.52dB of spurious-free dynamic range
(SFDR) are achieved at Nyquist frequency of 264MHz with 6.93mW of power
consumption. In addition, a 4-bit D/A converter is also designed for the transmitter part
of the UWB communication system. The proposed D/A converter is based on the
charge division reference generator topology due to its full swing output range, which is
attractive for low-voltage operation. To avoid the degradation of system bandwidth, resistors are replaced with capacitors in the charge division topology. With the
proposed D/A converter, 0.26 LSB of DNL and 0.06 LSB of INL is obtained for the
minimum input data stream width of 1.88ns. A 130 µm Ã286 µm chip area is required
for the proposed D/A converter with 19.04mW of power consumption. The proposed
A/D and D/A converter are realized in a TSMC 0.18 µm CMOS process with a 1.8
supply voltage for the 528MHz system frequency.
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James, Peter Andrew. "Health monitoring of IGBTs in automotive power converter systems." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2013. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/health-monitoring-of-igbts-in-automotive-power-converter-systems(224a6b3c-a1f0-4379-9ff7-eb5603f8deb9).html.
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The use of IGBT power modules in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly common as manufacturers develop more hybrid and all electric vehicles. In an industry such as this, the reliability of a component is critical and vehicle manufacturers have conducted much research into diagnostic and prognostic systems for internal combustion engines that run in real time on the vehicle to determine when components will fail. Power electronic components do not have similar prognostics available. The traditional use of power electronic modules has been in applications where their life or duty cycle is well defined, and accelerated life tests are carried out to determine a mean time to failure. This type of prognostics is not appropriate for the automotive industry because the operating cycle of the vehicle varies greatly, both in driving style, duty cycle and environment. A new type of prognostics is therefore required which will calculate the life remaining in the power module in real time as the device is being used.Because of the high robustness of IGBT power modules, testing for time to failure can be a very lengthy process. A novel procedure and test rig based on Peltier effect thermoelectric coolers was developed, which can automatically temperature cycle IGBT power modules in a very short time and determine their life expectancy, all within their operating specifications. This was tested using several power modules. The failure modes of IGBT power modules are also investigated with a view to developing a failure prediction algorithm. The causes of failure are analysed and a prognostics algorithm is proposed. This prognostics algorithm uses thermal cycle history as a means to predict the life consumed for the power module. The data obtained by the accelerated life tests is used to calculate the coefficients for the prognostic algorithm. A simulation of a vehicle drive cycle is used to show how the prognostics algorithm can be used, and a value indicating the extent to which the IGBT power module has aged is calculated. It is also proved that by intelligently controlling the heat flowing from the heat sink on which the power module is mounted, the life of the IGBT power module can be increased by approximately three times.Hardware and software were developed to implement the health monitoring algorithm. Measurement and control circuits were designed, built and tested together with software that processes the input data, records the thermal cycle history of the IGBT power modules and calculates a value of age for the IGBT power modules in real time. This was tested on several modules to prove the validity of the algorithm.The new algorithms and methodology developed could enable vehicle manufacturers to predict the failure of power modules in hybrid and all electric vehicles. This technology could also benefit other industries such as the renewables (eg wind turbines) and aerospace, where the industry is moving towards all electric aircraft.
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Trilla, Romero Lluís. "Power converter optimal control for wind energy conversion systems." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/134602.
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L'energia eòlica ha incrementat la seva presència a molts països i s'espera que tingui encara un pes més gran en la generació elèctrica amb la implantació de la tecnologia eòlica marina. En aquest context el desenvolupament de models dels Sistemes de Generació per Turbina de Vent (SGTV) precisos és important pels operadors de xarxa per tal d'avaluar-ne el comportament. Els codis de xarxa ofereixen un seguit de normes per validar models amb dades obtingudes de proves de camp. A la primera part d'aquesta tesi un model de SGTV amb màquina d'inducció doblement alimentada (DFIG) és validat d'acord amb les normatives espanyola i alemanya. Avui dia molts parc eòlics utilitzen DFIG i, en conseqüència, les dades de camp disponibles son per aquesta tecnologia. Per a la indústria eòlica marina un avanç prometedor son els SGTV amb generadors síncrons d'imants permanents (PMSG). Per aquesta raó la segona part d'aquesta tesi es centra en SGTV basats en PMSG amb convertidor back-to-back de plena potència. Aquest convertidor es pot dividir en dues parts: el costat de xarxa (GSC) que interactua amb la xarxa elèctrica i el costat de màquina (MSC) que controla el generador.
En general, el sistema de control del convertidor recau en els tradicionals controladors PI i, en ocasions, incorpora desacoblaments per reduir les influencies creuades entre les variables. Aquest controlador pot ser sintonitzat i implementat fàcilment donat que la seva estructura és simple, però, no presenta una resposta ideal donat que no aprofita tots els graus de llibertat disponibles en el sistema. És important desenvolupar controladors fiables que puguin oferir una resposta previsible del sistema i proveir robustesa i estabilitat. En especial per zones on la presència eòlica és gran i per parcs eòlics connectats a xarxes dèbils.
En aquest treball es proposa un sistema de control pel convertidor basat en teoria de control H-infinit i en controladors Lineals amb Paràmetres Variants (LPV). La teoria de control òptim proveeix un marc de treball on més opcions es poden tenir en consideració a l'hora de dissenyar el controlador. En concret la teoria de control H-inifinit permet crear controladors multivariables per tal d'obtenir una òptima resposta del sistema, proveir certa robustesa i assegurar l'estabilitat. Amb aquesta tècnica durant la síntesi del controlador el pitjor cas de senyals de pertorbació és contemplat, d'aquesta manera el controlador resultant robustifica l'operació del sistema. Es proposa aquest control per al GSC posant especial èmfasi en obtenir un control de baixa complexitat que mantingui els beneficis d'aplicar la teoria de control òptim i faciliti la seva implementació en computadors industrials. Pel MSC es proposa una estratègia diferent basada en control LPV donat que el punt d'operació del generador canvia constantment. El sistema de control basat en LPV és capaç d'adaptar-se dinàmicament al punt d'operació del sistema, així s'obté en tot moment la resposta definida durant el procés de disseny. Amb aquesta tècnica l'estabilitat del sistema sobre tot el rang d'operació queda garantida i, a més, s'obté una resposta predictible i uniforme. El controlador està dissenyat per tenir una estructura simple, com a resultat s'obté un control que no és computacionalment exigent i es proveeix una solució que pot ser utilitzada amb equips industrials.
S'utilitza una bancada de proves que inclou el PMSG i el convertidor back-to-back per tal d'avaluar experimentalment l'estratègia de control dissenyada al llarg d'aquest treball. L'enfoc orientat a la implementació dels controls proposats facilita el seu ús amb el processador de senyals digitals inclòs a la placa de control de la bancada. Els experiments realitzats verifiquen en un ambient realista els beneficis teòrics i els resultats de simulació obtinguts prèviament. Aquestes proves han ajudat a valorar el funcionament dels controls en un sistema discret i la seva tolerància al soroll de senyals i mesuresWind energy has increased its presence in many countries and it is expected to have even a higher weight in the electrical generation share with the implantation of offshore wind farms. Consequently, the wind energy industry has to take greater responsibility towards the integration and stability of the power grid. In this sense, there are proposed in the present work control systems that aim to improve the response and robustness of the wind energy conversion systems without increasing their complexity in order to facilitate their applicability. In the grid-side converter it is proposed to implement an optimal controller with its design based on H-infinity control theory in order to ensure the stability, obtain an optimal response of the system and also provide robustness. In the machine-side converter the use of a Linear Parameter-Varying controller is selected, this choice provides a controller that dynamically adapts itself to the operating point of the system, in this way the response obtained is always the desired one, the one defined during the design process. Preliminary analysis of the controllers are performed using models validated with field test data obtained from operational wind turbines, the validation process followed the set of rules included in the official regulations of the electric sector or grid codes. In the last stage an experimental test bench has been developed in order to test and evaluate the proposed controllers and verify its correct performance.
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Mino, Kazuaki. "Novel hybrid unidirectional three-phase AC-DC converter systems /." [S.l.] : [s.n.], 2009. http://e-collection.ethbib.ethz.ch/show?type=diss&nr=18185.
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Christoforidis, George P. "Harmonic analysis of power systems connected to converter substations." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/14994.
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DALAL, MANISH A. "High Voltage DC Converter Systems Modeling, Simulation and Analysis." Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1248966912.
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Bidoggia, Benoit. "Fuel cell and power converter systems : model and design." Thesis, Tours, 2009. http://www.theses.fr/2009TOUR4027/document.
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Les piles à combustible sont des dispositifs qui permettent de transformer directement l’énergie chimique potentielle d’un carburant en énergie électrique. Elle sont presque toujours couplées à un convertisseur de puissance et l’ensemble est ici appellé « système à pile à combustible ». Le comportement de ces systèmes, les interactions entre ses composants, ainsi que leurs réponses aux stimulations extérieures ont été analysés, étudiés et mesurés. A cet effet, un système à pile à combustible complet a été modélisé. Des critères de dimensionnement pour cas où ni la pile à combustible ni le convertisseur de puissance sont à priori connus ont été identifiés et un prototype a été dimensionné et réalisé. D’autres aspects corrélatifs intéressants ont également été développés et étudiés, comme le fonctionnement du convertisseur à la limite entre les modes de conduction continu et discontinu, ainsi que son contrôle à fréquence de commutation variable. Des résultats expérimentaux et de simulation pour le système et pour les différentes parties dont il est composé sont présentésFuel cells are devices in which a fuel’s chemical potential energy is directly converted into electrical energy. They are almost always coupled to a power converter and the ensemble is here called “fuel cell system.” The behaviour of such systems, the interactions between their components,and their responses to external stimulations have been analysed, studied and measured. For this purpose, a complete fuel cell system has been modelled. Sizing criteria for cases where neither the fuel cell nor the power converter are a priori known have been identified, and a prototype has been sized and built. Other interesting correlative aspects have also been developed and studied, like the operation of the power converter on the border between the discontinuousand continuous conduction modes, and its control with a variable switching frequency. Experimental and simulation results for the system and for the different parts that compose it are presented
Le celle a combustibile sono dei dispositivi in cui l’energia chimica potenziale di un combustibile è direttamente convertita in energia elettrica. Quasi sempre le celle a combustibile sono accoppiate a un convertitore di potenza e l’insieme è qui chiamato «sistema a celle a combustibile». Il comportamento di questi sistemi, le interazioni tra i diversi componenti, nonché le loro risposte a stimoli esterni sono stati analizzati, studiati e misurati.A tal fine, un sistema completo a celle a combustibile è stato modellizzato. Sono stati identificati dei criteri di dimensionamento per casi in cui né la cella a combustibile, né il convertitore sono noti a priori, e un prototipo è stato dimensionato e realizzato. Altri interessantiaspetti correlatisonostati sviluppatie studiati,comeil funzionamento del convertitore di potenza al limite fra modo di conduzione discontinuo e continuo, e il suo controllo a frequenza di commutazione variabile. Risultati sperimentali e di simulazione per il sistema e le diverse parti che lo compongono sono presentati
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Zhang, Xin. "Impedance control and stability of DC/DC converter systems." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2016. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/13951/.
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Cascaded DC/DC converter systems (or 'cascaded systems') have instability problems; i.e., although the subsystems may work well individually, the whole system may be instable due to the impedance interaction among these subsystems. To solve this problem, a family of impedance-based stabilisation methods are proposed in this thesis. First, parallel-virtual-impedance (PVI) and series-virtual-impedance (SVI) control strategies are proposed to stabilise cascaded systems via shaping the load input impedance. Theoretically, the PVI or SVI control strategy connect a virtual impedance in parallel or series with the input port of the load converter so that the magnitude or phase of the load input impedance can bemodified within a very small frequency range. Therefore, with the PVI or SVI control strategy, the cascaded system can be stabilised with minimal compromise of the load performance. Then, based on the PVI and SVI control strategies, adaptive-PVI (APVI) and adaptive-SVI (ASVI) control strategies are proposed by introducing an adaptive mechanism to change the impedance. With the APVI or ASVI control strategy, the load converter can be stably connected to different source converters without changing its internal structure. It is also shown that the ASVI control strategy is better than the APVI control strategy and can make the cascaded system more stable. Moreover, a minimum-ripple-point-tracking (MRPT) controller is proposed and utilised to solve the potential problem of the ASVI control strategy. Finally, a source-side SVI (SSVI) control strategy and a VRLC damper are proposed to stabilise the cascaded system with better source performance or input filter performance, respectively. All the proposed stabilisation and control methods are validated by extensive experimental results.
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Francisco, Venustiano Canales Abarca. "Novel DC/DC Converters For High-Power Distributed Power Systems." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/28612.
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One of the requirements for the next generation of power supplies for distributed power systems (DPSs) is to achieve high power density with high efficiency.
In the traditional front-end converter based on the two-stage approach for high-power three-phase DPSs, the DC-link voltage coming from the power factor correction (PFC) stage penalizes the second-stage DC/DC converter. This DC/DC converter not only has to meet the characteristics demanded by the load, but also must process energy with high efficiency, high reliability, high power density and low cost. To meet these requirements, approaches such as the series connection of converters and converters that reduce the voltage stress across the main devices have been proposed.
In order to improve the characteristics of these solutions, this dissertation proposes high-efficiency, high-density DC/DC converters for high-power high-voltage applications.
In the first part of the dissertation, a DC/DC converter based on a three-level structure and operated with pulse width modulation (PWM) phase-shift control is proposed. This new way to operate the three-level DC/DC converter allows soft-switching operation for the main devices. Zero-voltage switching (ZVS) and zero-voltage and zero-current switching (ZVZCS) soft-switching techniques are studied, analyzed and compared in order to improve the characteristics of the proposed converter. This results in a series of ZVS and ZVZCS three-level DC/DC converters for high-power high-voltage applications. In all cases, results from 6kW prototypes operating at 100 kHz are presented.
In addition, with the ultimate goal of improving the power density of the DC/DC converter, a study of several resonant DC/DC converters that can operate at higher switching frequencies is presented. From this study, a three-element ZVS three-level resonant converter for applications with wide input voltage and load variations is proposed. Experimental results at 745 kHz obtained without penalizing the efficiency of the PWM approaches are presented.
The second part of the dissertation proposes a quasi-integrated AC/DC three-phase converter that aims to reduce the complexity and cost of the traditional two-stage front-end converter. This converter improves the complexity/low-efficiency tradeoff characteristics evident in the two-stage approach and previous integrated converters. The principle of operation for the converter is analyzed and verified on a 3kW experimental prototype.Ph. D.
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Ramasamy, Thaiyal Naayagi. "Bidirectional DC-DC converter for aircraft electric energy storage systems." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2010. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/bidirectional-dcdc-converter-for-aircraft-electric-energy-storage-systems(34423ae1-ebfb-48bd-a66d-fd03b45615e7).html.
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Future aircraft are likely to employ electrically powered actuators for adjusting flight control surfaces, and other high power transient loads. To meet the peak power demands of aircraft electric loads and to absorb regenerated power, an ultracapacitor-based energy storage system is examined in which a bidirectional dual active bridge DC-DC converter is used. This Thesis deals with the analysis, design, development and performance evaluation of the dual active bridge (DAB) converter, which can act as an interface between the ultracapacitor energy storage bank and the aircraft electrical power network. A steady-state analysis is performed for the DAB converter producing equations for the device RMS and average currents and the peak and RMS currents in the coupling inductor. This analysis focuses on understanding converter current shapes and identifying the zero-voltage switching (ZVS) boundary condition. A converter prototype was designed and built and its operation verified through SABER simulations confirming the accuracy of the analysis. Experimental results are included to support the analysis for 7kW, 20 kHz operating conditions giving a measured efficiency of 90%. To enhance the performance of the converter under light-loads, a quasi-square-wave mode of operation is proposed in which a dead-time is introduced either on the transformer primary voltage, or on the transformer secondary voltage, or simultaneously on both transformer primary and secondary. A similar detailed analysis as that for square-wave operation has been undertaken for all three cases and the converter performance was analysed focusing on ZVS operating range, impact of the RMS/peak inductor currents and converter efficiency. The theoretical work was validated through SABER simulations and proof of concept experimental measurements at 1kW, 20 kHz, which resulted in converter efficiency well above 91%. A 9%-17% improvement in efficiency and a 12%-17% improvement in ZVS operating range over square-wave operation are observed for similar operating conditions. Furthermore, a novel bidirectional current control technique for the DAB converter is presented. A SABER simulation has been performed and the converter operation is validated for square-wave and quasi-square-wave modes under steady-state and transient conditions.
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Du, Plessis Jacques. "A hydraulic wave energy converter." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/19950.
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Thesis (MScEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As a renewable energy source, wave energy has the potential to contribute to the increasing global demand for power. In South Africa specifically, the country’s energy needs may easily be satisfied by the abundance of wave energy at the South-West coast of the country. Commercially developing and utilizing wave energy devices is not without its challenges, however. The ability of these devices to survive extreme weather conditions and the need to achieve cost-efficacy while achieving high capacity factors are but some of the concerns. Constant changes in wave heights, lengths and directions as well as high energy levels and large forces during storm conditions often lead to difficulties in keeping the complexity of the device down, avoiding over-dimensioning and reaching high capacity factors. The point absorber device developed as part of this research is based on an innovation addressing the abovementioned issues. An approach is followed whereby standard "offthe- shelf" components of a proven hydraulics technology are used. The size of the device is furthermore adaptable to different wave climates, and the need for a control system is not necessary if the design parameters are chosen correctly. These characteristics enable low complexity of the device, excellent survivability and an exceptionally high capacity factor. This may lead to low capital as well as low operationand maintenance costs. In this paper the working principle of this concept is presented to illustrate how it utilises the available wave energy in oceans. The results obtained from theoretical tests correlate well with the experimental results, and it is proven that the device has the ability to achieve high capacity factors. As the device makes use of existing, "off-the-shelf" components, cost-efficient energy conversion is therefore made feasible through this research.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: As ’n hernubare/ herwinbare energiebron bied golfenergie die potensiaal om by te dra tot die bevrediging van die stygende globale energie-navraag. In spesifiek Suid-Afrika kan die oorvloed van beskikbare golfenergie aan die Suid-Weskus van die land gebruik word om aan die land se energiebehoeftes te voldoen. Betroubaarheid en oorlewing in erge weerstoestande, koste-effektiwiteit en die behaal van hoë kapasiteitsfaktore is beduidende struikelblokke wat oorkom moet word in die poging om ’n golfenergie-omsetter wat kommersieël vervaardig kan word, te ontwikkel. Daarby dra voortdurende veranderings in golfhoogtes, -lengtes en -rigtings sowel as hoë energievlakke en groot kragte tydens storms by to die feit dat dit moeilik is om die kompleksiteit van die stelsel laag te hou. Dit terwyl daar voorkom moet word dat die toestel oorontwerp en verhoed word dat hoë kapsiteitsfaktore bereik word. Die puntabsorbeerder-toestel wat in hierdie navorsing ontwikkel is, bestaan uit ’n ontwerp wat spesifiek ontwikkel is om die bogenoemde probleme aanspreek. ’n Unieke benadering is gevolg waardeur standaard, maklik-bekombare komponente gebruik is en die komponent-groottes ook aangepas kan word volgens golfgroottes. Indien die ontwerpsdimensies akkuraat gekies word, is die moontlikheid verder goed dat ’n beheerstelsel nie geïmplementeer hoef te word nie. Hierdie eienskappe verseker lae stelselkompleksiteit, uitstekende oorlewingsvermoë en ’n uitstaande kapasiteitsfaktor. Lae kapitaal- sowel as onderhoudskostes is dus moontlik. Die doel van hierdie dokument is om die werking van die konsep voor te stel en teoreties sowel as prakties te evalueer. Die resultate van teoretiese toetse stem goed ooreen met eksperimentele resultate, en dit is duidelik dat die toestel hoë kapasiteitsfaktore kan behaal. Aangesien die toestel verder gebruik maak van bestaande komponente wat alledaags beskikbaar is, word die koste-effektiewe omsetting van golfenergie dus moontlik gemaak deur hierdie navorsing.
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Yang, Xiaoguang Miu Karen Nan. "Unbalanced power converter modeling for AC/DC power distribution systems /." Philadelphia, Pa. : Drexel University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1860/1231.
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Daryabak, Mehdi. "Modeling line-commutated converter HVDC transmission systems using dynamic phasors." IEEE, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31632.
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This thesis develops the dynamic phasor model of a line-commutated converter (LCC) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system. The mathematical definition and properties of dynamic phasors are utilized to model both the dc-side and the ac-side of a LCC-HVDC transmission system as well as 6-pulse Graetz bridge, which is the building block of such a system.
The developed model includes low-frequency dynamics of the systems, i.e., fundamental frequency component (50 Hz) at the ac-side and dc component at the dc-side, and removes high-frequency transients. The developed model, however, is capable of accommodating higher harmonics if necessary. The model is also able to simulate the system during abnormal modes of operations such as unbalanced operation and commutation failure. In order to develop the dynamic phasor model of a line-commutated converter, the concept of switching functions is utilized.
The developed model is capable of capturing large-signal transients of the system as well as steady state operating conditions. The model can be used in order to decrease the computational intensity of LCC-HVDC simulations. The developed model in this thesis enables the user to consider each harmonic component individually; this selective view of the components of the system response is not possible to achieve in conventional electromagnetic transient simulations.October 2016
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Raju, N. Ravisekhar. "A decoupled converter topology for active compensation of power systems /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/5847.
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Rocha, Antonia Fernandes da. "Study of a DC-DC step-up converter with swiched capacitor for LEDs applied to photovoltaic systems." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2015. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=15889.
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FundaÃÃo Cearense de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Cientifico e TecnolÃgicoWith global need to reduce energy consumption, the search for more efficient technologies has become the focus of many studies. Among these technologies, it can mention the photovoltaic solar energy and LEDs, which have shown an expansion in recent decades. Photovoltaic generation is shown as an attractive energy source because it is renewable and its raw material is practically inexhaustible. While LEDs have a promising advance in lighting and is used in several applications. To integrate these technologies, this paper proposes the study of a DC-DC step-up switched-capacitor (SC) converter for LEDs applied to photovoltaic stand-alone systems. The proposed circuit differs from other topologies SC to insert an inductor in series with the input source, which can operate in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM), reducing losses switching, or continuous conduction mode (CCM), allowing the reduction of conduction losses in the circuit. The converter is driven by the frequency modulation, which is obtained as a function of input voltage. For this reason, the current in the LEDs can be stabilized without the need for sensor or feedback. The prototype developed in the laboratory was designed for a lamp of 54 W and operating at high frequency (up to 165 kHz), allowing the reduction of the circuit volume. Experimental results of the circuit in DCM and CCM show that the converter has a high yield, validating the proposal.
Tendo em vista a tendÃncia da reduÃÃo do consumo de energia no mundo, a busca por tecnologias mais eficientes tem se tornado o foco de muitos estudos. Dentre estas tecnologias, pode-se citar a energia solar fotovoltaica e os LEDs, que vem apresentando uma expansÃo nas ultimas dÃcadas. A geraÃÃo fotovoltaica se mostra como uma atrativa fonte de energia, por ser renovÃvel e sua matÃria-prima ser praticamente inesgotÃvel. Enquanto os LEDs apresentam um avanÃo promissor na iluminaÃÃo, sendo utilizado nas mais diversas aplicaÃÃes. Visando a integraÃÃo destas tecnologias, este trabalho propÃe o estudo de um conversor CC-CC elevador com capacitor comutado (Switched Capacitor - SC) para LEDs, aplicado a sistemas fotovoltaicos autÃnomos. O circuito proposto se difere de outras topologias SC por inserir um indutor em sÃrie com a fonte de entrada, o qual pode operar no modo de conduÃÃo descontÃnua (MCD), reduzindo as perdas por comutaÃÃo, ou no modo de conduÃÃo contÃnua (MCC), possibilitando a reduÃÃo das perdas por conduÃÃo do circuito. O conversor à acionado atravÃs da modulaÃÃo por frequÃncia, a qual à obtida em funÃÃo da tensÃo de entrada. Por este motivo, a corrente nos LEDs pode ser estabilizada sem a necessidade de sensores ou de realimentaÃÃo. O protÃtipo desenvolvido em laboratÃrio foi projetado para uma luminÃria de 54 W e operando em alta frequÃncia (atà 165 kHz), possibilitando a reduÃÃo do volume do circuito. Os resultados experimentais obtidos do circuito MCD e MCC sÃo analisados e validam a proposta, mostrando que o conversor apresenta rendimento elevado
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Bai, Yujie. "Evaluation of the Current-Fed CLLC DC/DC Converters for Battery and Super-Capacitor Based Energy Storage Systems Used in Electrified Transportation." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami157538965174651.
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Bhattacharya, Subroto. "Simulation of transient phenomena in high voltage direct-current converter systems." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/26959.
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In this thesis models for the simulation of transient phenomena in high voltage direct-current systems are developed. The new converter model is versatile and the solution algorithm is free from numerical oscillations. A new generic inverter control described in this thesis is based on a predictive approach. Steady-state and transient simulations of two-terminal and multi-terminal (i.e., a parallel converter system) high voltage direct-current systems are carried out using the new converter system model. Comparison between the two-terminal transient simulation results and the high voltage direct-current simulator outputs shows good agreement.
An alternating-current/direct-current initialization procedure for the Electromagnetic
Transients Program (EMTP) has been investigated and a novel initialization
algorithm has been suggested in this thesis.Applied Science, Faculty of
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Wang, C. J. "The Lexical Token Converter : Hardware support for Large Knowledge Based Systems." Thesis, University of Manchester, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.383888.
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Zhao, Xiaodong. "Advanced control of voltage source converter based multi-terminal HVDC systems." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2015. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676499.
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This thesis focuses on the advanced control methods for multi-terminal High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems integrating offshore wind farms. Several key issues are investigated in this thesis, including controller design to improve the system dynamic performance, power loss reduction with controller optimization, system stability and dynamics assessment. A DC voltage backstepping control method is designed considering the cable dynamics and controller delay effects. DC cable and converter current loop dynamics are included in the voltage controller design. This control method is applied to a point-to-point and a 4-terminal HVDC system with a conjunction point. Simulation results show that the controller performance can be improved in terms of the disturbance rejection., The relation between Voltage Source Converter (VSC) control action and power losses in the multi-terminal HVDC systems is investigated. For a 4-terminal system, it is shown that the transmission loss can be reduced by properly setting the droop gain ratio between different terminals. For each converter, it is demonstrated by simulation that through a proper controller design, the power loss can be significantly reduced while controller performance can be maintained. A new droop setting design method is proposed. It is shown that due to the existence of droop control, DC voltage deviation will affect the power flow accuracy when the steady state is changed. The impact of DC voltage deviation on the power flow accuracy is studied to tackle this problem, and the DC voltage deviation can be kept unchanged, without affecting the steady state power flow. A droop gain selection procedure is proposed to satisfy the system stability requirement. A state feedback enhanced droop controller is proposed to improve the dynamic performance and stability requirement. With the proposed method, it is shown that the system stability can be guaranteed under both small and large droop gains.
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Zhang, Richard S. "High Performance Power Converter Systems for Nonlinear and Unbalanced Load/Source." Diss., Virginia Tech, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/29314.
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This dissertation covers three levels of issues and solutions dealing with unbalanced and/or nonlinear situations in power electronic systems, namely power converter level, power converter system level, and large-scale power electronics system level.
At power converter level, after review of traditional PWM methods, especially two-dimensional space vector modulation schemes, three-dimensional space vector modulation schemes are proposed for four-legged voltage source converters, including inverters and rectifiers. The four-legged power converters with three-dimensional space vector modulation schemes have a better DC link voltage utilization and result in a low distortion. It is an effective solution to provide the neutral point for a three-phase four-wire system and to handle the neutral current due to unbalanced load or source and nonlinear loads. Comprehensive design guidelines for a four-legged inverter are presented. The four-legged rectifier is also presented which allows not only fault tolerant operation, but also provides the flexibility of equal resistance, equal current, or equal power operation under unbalanced source.
Average large-signal models of four-legged power converters in both the a-b-c and d-q-o coordinates are derived. Small signal models are obtained in the d-q-o rotating coordinates. Voltage control loops are designed in the d-q-o coordinates for a high power utility power supply. Performance is studied under various load conditions.
At the power converter system level, the load conditioner concept is proposed for high power applications. A power converter system structure is proposed which consists of a high-power low-switching frequency main inverter and a low-power high-switching frequency load conditioner. The load conditioner performs multiple functions, such as active filtering, active damping, and active decoupling with a high current control bandwidth. This hybrid approach allows the overall system to achieve high performance with high power and highly nonlinear loads.
At the large-scale power electronics system level, the nonlinear loading effect of load converters is analyzed for a DC distribution system. Two solutions to the nonlinear loading effect are presented. One is to confine the nonlinear load effect with the sub-converter system, the other is to use a DC bus conditioner. The DC bus conditioner is the extension of the load conditioner concept.Ph. D.
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Digby, John William. "Construction of an integrated down-converter for operation at 200 GHz." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.285655.
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Santos, Kristian Pessoa dos. "Voltage impulse generator using a cascaded boost converter for the inspection of grounding systems." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2014. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=13994.
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AssociaÃÃo TÃcnico-CientÃfica Eng. Paulo de FrontinThis paper presents the study and development of a voltage impulse generator using a cascaded boost converter topology operating in Discontinuous Conduction Mode (DCM) which will be used for the inspection of grounding systems used by electric power companies. The output voltage of the converter is applied to the grounding system which behaves as a load. The signal applied to the ground was measured by the data acquisition system and analyzed by an intelligent algorithms software. The voltage has the characteristics of a double exponential waveform which is a mathematical model used for study of lightning. Furthermore, the impulse generator has the option to produce a square waveform output voltage. Unlike, the traditional impulse generator with spark gaps, which was disadvantages of poor lifetime and the need of external system to operating the same, the developed generator uses only semiconductor devices in its construction. A theoretical study was carried out through qualitative and quantitative analyzes moreover, the switching process and the losses in the converter components were studied. In this work was performed the design of a cascaded boost converter for evaluating grounding systems with approximated 156 W, input voltage of 110 Vac rms and an output peak voltage of approximately 880 VDC, which correspond to the sum each voltage capacitor of the boost converter, when they are connected in series. A prototype with the indicated specifications was implemented and experimentally tested in the laboratory and real conditions using four grounding systems configurations. Tests were performed considering that the grounding impedance is resistive. The obtained experimental and simulation results are used to validate the theoretical analysis and the designed converter.
Este trabalho apresenta o estudo e desenvolvimento de um gerador de impulsos de tensÃo usando a topologia de um conversor boost em cascata operando em Modo de ConduÃÃo DescontÃnua (MCD) que serà utilizado para inspeÃÃo de sistemas de aterramentos usados pelas concessionÃrias de energia elÃtrica. A tensÃo obtida na saÃda do conversor à aplicada ao sistema de aterramento que se comporta como uma carga. O sinal aplicado ao aterramento à medido pelo sistema de aquisiÃÃo de dados e analisado pelo software por algoritmos inteligentes. A tensÃo aplicada tem as caracterÃsticas de uma onda tipo dupla exponencial que à um modelo matemÃtico para estudo de descargas atmosfÃricas. AlÃm disso, o gerador poderà gerar tensÃes com caracterÃsticas de uma onda quadrada. O gerador de impulsos desenvolvido utiliza apenas dispositivos semicondutores na sua construÃÃo que apresentam as vantagens de possuir uma longa vida Ãtil, podem operar em altas frequÃncias, sÃo acionados com baixa tensÃo e possuem uma baixa queda de tensÃo ao contrÃrio dos tradicionais geradores de impulsos que utilizam os spark gaps para chaveamento que apresentam como desvantagens a baixa vida Ãtil e a necessidade de um sistema externo para funcionamento da mesma. Um estudo teÃrico foi realizado atravÃs das anÃlises qualitativa e quantitativa, alÃm das anÃlises do processo de comutaÃÃo e das perdas nos componentes do conversor. Neste trabalho foi realizado o projeto do conversor boost em cascata para inspeÃÃo de sistemas de aterramento com uma potÃncia aproximada de 156 W, tensÃo de entrada eficaz de 110 Vca e tensÃo de pico de aproximadamente 880 Vcc que corresponde à soma da tensÃo dos capacitores do conversor boost quando estÃo dispostos em sÃrie. Um protÃtipo com as especificaÃÃes indicadas foi construÃdo e testado experimentalmente em laboratÃrio e em campo utilizando quatro topologias de sistemas de aterramento. Foram realizados testes considerando que a impedÃncia de aterramento era puramente resistiva. Os resultados de simulaÃÃo e experimentais obtidos sÃo utilizados para validar a anÃlise teÃrica e o projeto realizado.
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Wen, Bo. "Weight Estimation of Electronic Power Conversion Systems." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/33514.
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Electronic power conversion systems with large number of power converters have a variety of applications, such as data center, electric vehicles and future smart â nanogridâ in residential home. Those systems could have very different architectures. For example, one system could be based on ac, dc or hybrid power distribution bus, and the bus voltage could be different. Also those systems have great need to develop low-cost architectures which reduce weight, increase efficiency and improve reliability of the system. However, how to evaluate different architectures and select a better one is still not clear.
This thesis presents a procedure to estimate weight of electronic power conversion systems, which provides an angle to evaluate different system architectures. This procedure has three steps. Step I, according to application of the system and system structure, determines the electrical and environmental specifications for each converter in the system. Step II studies the design procedures for each converter in the system and determines parameters such as the wire gauge and length of cable; the parameters of the passive components, such as inductance and capacitance; the parameters of the power switch, such as the voltage rating, current rating and loss; and parameters of the cooling system, such as the thermal resistance of the heat sink. Step III, according to the convertersâ parameters, carry out the physical design and selection of sub-components such as the inductor and heat sink to get the componentsâ weight; the sum of those componentsâ weight is the estimated system weight. This procedure has also been implemented in the form of software â system weight estimation tool. Using this software, weight of sample systems with ac dc bus and two different bus voltages have been estimated and compared.
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Yu, Jianghui. "DC Fault Current Analysis and Control for Modular Multilevel Converters." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78054.
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Recent research into industrial applications of electric power conversion shows an increase in the use of renewable energy sources and an increase in the need for electric power by the loads. The Medium-Voltage DC (MVDC) concept can be an optimal solution. On the other hand, the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) is an attractive converter topology choice, as it has advantages such as excellent harmonic performance, distributed energy storage, and near ideal current and voltage scalability.
The fault response, on the other hand, is a big challenge for the MVDC distribution systems and the traditional MMCs with the Half-Bridge submodule configuration, especially when a DC short circuit fault happens. In this study, the fault current behavior is analyzed. An alternative submodule topology and a fault operation control are explored to achieve the fault current limiting capability of the converter.
A three-phase SiC-based MMC prototype with the Full-Bridge configuration is designed and built. The SiC devices can be readily adopted to take advantage of the wide-bandgap devices in MVDC applications. The Full-Bridge configuration provides additional control and energy storage capabilities. The full in-depth design, controls, and testing of the MMC prototype are presented, including among others: component selection, control algorithms, control hardware implementation, pre-charge and discharge circuits, and protection scheme.
Systematical tests are conducted to verify the function of the converter. The fault current behavior and the performance of the proposed control are verified by both simulation and experiment. Fast fault current clearing and fault ride-through capability are achieved.Master of Science
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Mai, Yuan Yen. "Current-mode DC-DC buck converter with current-voltage feedforward control /." View abstract or full-text, 2006. http://library.ust.hk/cgi/db/thesis.pl?ECED%202006%20MAI.
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Barlow, Jacob L. "Hardware-in-the-Loop control of a cascaded multi-level converter." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1193.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimitedNext-generation U.S. Navy destroyers, known as DD(X), will use electric drive motors to meet their propulsion needs instead of the traditional mechanical drives. The use of electric drive motors in naval vessels has spurred the development of high power converters. This thesis examines the feasibility of using an advanced control algorithm known as Sine-triangle Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) in combination with a Cascaded Multi-Level Converter (CMLC) in order to meet the U.S. Navy's strict requirements. The SPWM control algorithm was designed in Simulink and experimentally tested on a CMLC previously constructed at the Naval Postgraduate School. The controller and converter successfully powered a quarter horsepower three-phase induction motor.
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Sarar, Stephen F. "A galvanically isolated power converter module for DC Zonal Electric Distribution Systems." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2006. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/06Mar%5FSarar.pdf.
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Thesis (M.S. in Electrical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2006.Thesis Advisor(s): Robert W. Ashton, Andrew A. Parker. "March 2006." Includes bibliographical references (p. 73). Also available online.
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Diaz, Matias. "Control of the modular multilevel matrix converter for wind energy conversion systems." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2017. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47157/.
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The nominal power of single Wind Energy Conversion Systems has been steadily growing, reaching power ratings close to 10 MW. In the power conversion stage, medium-voltage power converters are replacing the conventional low-voltage back-to-back topology. Modular Multilevel Converters have appeared as a promising solution for Multi-MW WECSs due to their characteristics such as modularity, reliability and the capability to reach high nominal voltages. Thereby, this thesis discusses the application of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter to drive Multi-MW Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs). The modelling and control systems required for this application are extensively analysed and discussed in this document. The proposed control strategies enable decoupled operation of the converter, providing maximum power point tracking capability at the generator-side, grid-code compliance and Low Voltage Ride Through Control at the grid-side and good steady-state and dynamic performance for balancing the capacitor voltages of the converter. The effectiveness of the proposed control strategies is validated through simulations and experimental results. Simulation results are obtained with a 10MW, 6.6 kV Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter based WECS model developed in PLECS software. Additionally, a 5 kVA downscale prototype has been designed and constructed during this Ph.D. The downscale prototype is composed of 27 H-Bridges power cells. The system is controlled using a Digital Signal Processor connected to three Field Programmable Gate Array which are equipped with 50 analogue-digital channels and 108 gate drive signals. Two programmable AMETEK power supplies emulate the electrical grid and the generator. The wind turbine dynamics is programmed in the generator-side power supply to emulate a generator operating in variable speed/voltage mode. The output port of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter is connected to another power source which can generate programmable grid sag-swell conditions. Simulation and experimental results for variable-speed operation, grid-code compliance, and capacitor voltage regulation have confirmed the successful operation of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter based WECSs. In all the experiments, the proposed control systems ensure proper capacitor voltage balancing, keeping the flying capacitor voltages bounded and with low ripple. Additionally, the performance of the generator-side and grid-side control system have been validated for Maximum Power Point Tracking and Low-Voltage Ride Through, respectively.
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Díaz, Díaz Matías David. "Control of the modular multilevel Matrix converter for wind energy conversion systems." Tesis, Universidad de Chile, 2017. http://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/147484.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronic EngineeringLa potencia nominal de los Sistemas de Conversión de Energía Eólica se ha incrementado constantemente alcanzando niveles de potencia cercanos a los 10 MW. Por tanto, convertidores de potencia de media tensión están reemplazando a los convertidores Back-to-Back de baja tensión habitualmente empleados en la etapa de conversión de energía. Convertidores Modulares Multinivel se han posicionado como una solución atractiva para Sistemas de Conversión de Energía Eólica de alta potencia debido a sus buenas prestaciones. Algunas de estas prestaciones son la capacidad de alcanzar altos voltajes, modularidad y confiabilidad. En este contexto, esta tesis discute la aplicación del Convertidor Modular Matricial Multinivel para conectar Sistemas de Conversión de Energía Eólica de alta potencia. Los modelos matemáticos y estrategias de control requeridas para esta aplicación son descritos y discutidos en este documento. Las estrategias de control propuestas habilitan una operación desacoplada del convertidor, proporcionando seguimiento del máximo punto de potencia en el lado del generador eléctrico del sistema eólico, cumplimiento de normas de conexión en el lado de la red eléctrica y regulación de los condensadores flotantes del convertidor. La efectividad de las estrategias de control propuestas es validada a través de simulaciones y experimentos realizados con un prototipo de laboratorio. Las simulaciones se realizan con un Sistemas de Conversión de Energía Eólica de 10 MW operando a 6.6 kV. Dicho sistema se implementa en el software PLECS. Por otro, se ha desarrollado un prototipo de laboratorio de 6kVA durante el desarrollo de este proyecto. El prototipo de laboratorio considera un Convertidor Modular Matricial Multinivel de 27 módulos Puente-H . El sistema es controlado empleando una plataforma de control basada en una Digital Signal Processor conectada a tres tarjetas del tipo Field Programmable Gate Array que proveen de 50 mediciones análogo-digital y 108 señales de disparo. La entrada del convertidor es conectada a una fuente programable marca Ametek que emula el comportamiento de la turbina eólica. A su vez, la salida del convertidor es conectada a otra fuente programable con capacidad de producir fallas en la tensión. Los resultados obtenidos, tanto en el prototipo experimental como en simulación, confirman la operación exitosa del Convertidor Modular Matricial Multinivel en aplicaciones eólicas de alta potencia. En todos los casos, las estrategias de control propuestas aseguran regulación de la tensión en los condensadores flotantes, seguimiento del máximo punto de potencia en el lado del generador eléctrico del sistema eólico y cumplimiento de normas de conexión en el lado de la red eléctrica.
The nominal power of single Wind Energy Conversion Systems has been steadily growing, reaching power ratings close to 10MW. In the power conversion stage, medium-voltage power converters are replacing the conventional low-voltage back-to-back topology. Modular Multilevel Converters have appeared as a promising solution for Multi-MW WECSs due to their characteristics such as modularity, reliability and the capability to reach high nominal voltages. Thereby, this thesis discusses the application of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter (\mc) to drive Multi-MW Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs). The modelling and control systems required for this application are extensively analysed and discussed in this document. The proposed control strategies enable decoupled operation of the converter, providing maximum power point tracking capability at the generator-side, grid-code compliance and Low Voltage Ride Through Control at the grid-side and good steady state and dynamic performance for balancing the capacitor voltages of the converter.\\ The effectiveness of the proposed control strategies is validated through simulations and experimental results. Simulation results are obtained with a 10MW, 6.6 kVM3C based WECS model developed in PLECS software. Additionally, a 5 kVA downscale prototype has been designed and constructed during this Ph.D. The downscale prototype is composed of 27 H-Bridges power cells. The system is controlled using a Digital Signal Processor connected to three Field Programmable Gate Array which are equipped with 50 analogue-digital channels and 108 gate drive signals. Two programmable AMETEK power supplies emulate the electrical grid and the generator. The wind turbine dynamics is programmed in the generator-side power supply to emulate a generator operating in variable speed/voltage mode. The output port of the M3C is connected to another power source which can generate programmable grid sag-swell conditions. Simulation and experimental results for variable-speed operation, grid-code compliance, and capacitor voltage regulation have confirmed the successful operation of the \mc{} based WECSs. In all the experiments, the proposed control systems ensure proper capacitor voltage balancing, keeping the flying capacitor voltages bounded and with low ripple. Additionally, the performance of the generator-side and grid-side control system have been validated for Maximum Power Point Tracking and Low-Voltage Ride Through, respectively.
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STEPHANE, YANNICK NJIOMOUO. "3D High Frequency Modelling of Motor Converter and Cables in Propulsion Systems." Thesis, KTH, Elektroteknisk teori och konstruktion, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-160637.
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The use of the power converters in railway traction systems introduces high frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the propulsion system, which causes electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems. These high frequency phenomena come from fast variations of current and voltage during the switching operations in the power converter. The high frequency currents generate Electromagnetic (EM) disturbances that could distort the smooth functionality of the electrical drive system. In fact, power and audio frequency emissions could disturb track signaling and the control systems, while high frequency currents injected into cable screens could damage the cables. In order to ensure compatibility to conducted and radiated EMC requirements, and related infrastructure signaling specications, it is necessary to perform 3D modelling of the drive system to predict the EM emission during the design phase of the propulsion system. CST, an electromagnetic analysis tool, is used to create the 3D model of the converter module and the cables. The model allows for the inclusion of the parasitic characteristics of the IGBTs, the bus-bars, and the motor cables. Inuence of dierent grounding schemes is analyzed. The model predicts the EM eld distribution at points inside the converter module and in the vicinity.Anvandningen av kraftomvandlare i jarnvagstraktionssystem introducerar hogfrekvens elektromagnetisk interferens (EMI) i framdrivningssystemet, vilket orsakar elektromagnetiska kompatibilitetsproblem (EMC). Dessa hogfrekvensfenomen orsakas av snabba variationer i strom och spanning under omkopplingsoperationer i kraftomvandlare. Hogfrekvensstrommarna alstrar elektromagnetiska (EM) storningar, som kan paverka funktionaliteten hos det elektriska drivsystemet. Storningar vid kraft- och ljudfrekvenser kan paverka signal- och kontrollsystemen, medan hogfrekventa strommar injiceras i kabelskarmar kan skada kablarna. For att sakerstalla kompatibiliteten mellan EMC-kraven, vad galler ledningsbundna och utsanda storningar, och specikationerna for signalsystemets infrastruktur ar det nodvandigt att utfora 3D-modellering av drivsystemet, for att redan under designfasen av framdrivningssystemet kunna forutsaga de elektromagnetiska storningarna. CST, som ar ett elektromagnetiskt analysverktyg, anvands for att skapa 3D-modellen av omriktarmodulen och kablarna. Modellen gor det mojligt att ta med de parasitiska egenskaperna hos IGBT, ledningsmoduler och motorkablar. Inverkan av olika jordningssystemen analyseras. Modellen forutsager det elektromagnetiska faltet vid olika punkter inuti omriktarmodulen och i dess narhet.
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Miwa, Brett Andrew. "Hybrid construction of a 10MHz DC-DC converter for distributed power systems." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/41583.
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Thesis (Elec. E.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1989.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 204-208).
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Williams, Richard. "The use of multilevel power converter technology in aerospace starter-generator systems." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2013. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/3816/.
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This thesis investigates how a back-to-back connected, 5-level, diode-clamped multilevel inverter may be applied in an aerospace Starter / Generator (S/G) system. The performance of the proposed system is investigated with both wound field (WF) and permanent magnet (PM) synchronous machines. Control techniques are investigated to improve the waveform quality at the machine side. Also the grid interfacing of the converter is considered to make the system more resilient to AC distribution bus distortion. Aerospace generators are typically low inductance machines owing to the need to regulate the back-emf at the high rated speed, reduce stator losses and to increase power density. However, the driving of low inductance synchronous machines with a two level inverter results in a high level of current ripple at the same frequency as the converter switching frequency. A high level of current ripple increases losses in both the converter and machine necessitating additional heatsinking/cooling. The high ripple also results in increased radiated and conducted EMI. Additional filtering/shielding is therefore required to protect other vulnerable systems in the vicinity. The stability of the converter's controller may be adversely affected by a high level of current ripple. This instability can lead to the increased production of low order harmonic in the current waveform. The effect of interfacing a two-level inverter to an aircraft's AC distribution bus must also be considered. Power quality standards require the converter to draw a high quality sinusoidal current from the grid and introduce minimal distortion onto the voltage waveform. In order to reduce the current ripple in the machine windings and to ensure the distortion at the grid connection is within the governed limit, it is customary to use increased passive filtering and/or raise the converter switching frequency. Both of which incur a weight penalty. This study sought to investigate how a multilevel converter may be used as an alternative approach to this problem. The stepped PWM waveform produced by a multilevel converter offers superior harmonic performance and may therefore require reduced amounts of passive filtering whilst still producing a high quality waveform. The performance of the converter is initially demonstrated experimentally upon a PMSM. This is considered relevant as future 'embedded' S/Gs are likely to be PMSM due to the robust rotor structure and high power density. Performance is verified experimentally using a dynamometer test rig. The dynamometer is controlled to provide a rudimentary model of a gas turbine in both starting and generating mode. It is therefore possible to load the S/G in a similar manner to a real world application and provide realistic testing data. The converter is then applied to a WFSM. WFSMs are the industry norm for aerospace generators and it is this machine topology that is used as the S/G in Trent 1000 engine. Converter performance with a WFSM must therefore be assessed if this study is to be considered relevant. The excitation of the machine is investigated to ensure that the machine may be driven in motoring mode from zero speed and to maximise the available torque throughout the starting sequence. The excitation is then used to regulate the back-emf during generating mode. The same dynamometer test rig is used to provide full system test experimental data. Predictive control is then investigated to obtain a further reduction in waveform distortion in the stator current. Predictive control utilises a mathematical model of the load to predict the converter output voltage required in the next PWM period to minimise the current error. The estimated switching vector may then be applied in the next modulation period. This is shown to provide a substantial reduction in THD throughout both modes of operation. A reduction in THD in a real-world application would provide lower losses in both the machine and converter. The heatsinking/cooling arrangement may be reduced giving a possible weight reduction. In the final stage of this study, the control and synchronisation of the grid connected inverter is investigated. Aerospace power converters are required by the standards to function under distorted grid conditions. In this study a review is conducted into the competing grid synchronisation methods, to determine which is the most suitable to accommodate the heavily unbalanced grid waveforms commonly found on an aircraft distribution bus. A virtual-flux estimator is identified as the most promising technique as it eliminates the three voltage transducers at the grid connection. This not only makes the converter more resilient to grid distortion but may also increase the converter's reliability as three essential components have been removed. The system is assessed in both simulation and hardware. The level of grid distortion applied to the grid waveform is the maximum permissible according to the aerospace power quality standards. The system performance is satisfactory, maintaining synchronisation with the grid with minimal error despite the heavily unbalanced supply.
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Muhammad, Musbahu. "High gain non-isolated DC-DC converter topologies for energy conversion systems." Thesis, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10443/3665.
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Emerging applications driven by low voltage level power sources, such as photovoltaics, batteries and fuel cells require static power converters for appropriate energy conversion and conditioning to supply the requirements of the load system. Increasingly, for applications such as grid connected inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and electric vehicles (EV), the performance of a high efficiency high static gain power converter is of critical importance to the overall system. Theoretically, the conventional boost and buck-boost converters are the simplest non-isolated topologies for voltage step-up. However, these converters typically operate under extreme duty ratio, and severe output diode reverse recovery related losses to achieve high voltage gain. This thesis presents derivation, analysis and design issues of advanced high step-up topologies with coupled inductor and voltage gain extension cell. The proposed innovative solution can achieve significant performance improvement compared to the recently proposed state of the art topologies. Two unique topologies employing coupled inductor and voltage gain extension cell are proposed. Power converters utilising coupled inductors traditionally require a clamp circuit to limit the switch voltage excursion. Firstly, a simple low-cost, high step-up converters employing active and passive clamp scheme is proposed. Performance comparison of the clamps circuits shows that the active clamp solution can achieve higher efficiency over the passive solution. Secondly, the primary detriment of increasing the power level of a coupled inductor based converters is high current ripple due to coupled inductor operation. It is normal to interleaved DC-DC converters to share the input current, minimize the current ripple and increase the power density. This thesis presents an input parallel output series converter integrating coupled inductors and switched capacitor demonstrating high static gain. Steady state analysis of the converter is presented to determine the power flow equations. Dynamic analysis is performed to design a closed loop controller to regulate the output voltage of the interleaved converter. The design procedure of the high step-up converters is explained, simulation and experimental results of the laboratory prototypes are presented. The experimental results obtained via a 250 W single phase converter and that of a 500 W interleaved converter prototypes; validate both the theory and operational characteristics of each power converter.
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Gowaid, Islam Azmy. "DC-DC converter designs for medium and high voltage direct current systems." Thesis, University of Strathclyde, 2017. http://digitool.lib.strath.ac.uk:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=27933.
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DC fault protection is one challenge impeding the development of multi-terminal dc grids. The absence of manufacturing and operational standards has led to many point-to-point HVDC links built at different voltage levels, which creates another challenge. Therefore, the issues of voltage matching and dc fault isolation in high voltage dc systems are undergoing extensive research and are the focus of this thesis. The modular multilevel design of dual active bridge (DAB) converters is analysed in light of state-of-the-art research in the field. The multilevel DAB structure is meant to serve medium and high voltage applications. The modular design facilitates scalability in terms of manufacturing and installation, and permits the generation of an output voltage with controllable dv/dt. The modular design is realized by connecting an auxiliary soft voltage clamping circuit across each semiconductor switch (for instance insulated gate bipolar transistor – IGBT) of the series switch arrays in the conventional two-level DAB design. With auxiliary active circuits, series connected IGBTs effectively become series connection of half-bridge submodules (cells) in each arm, resembling the modular multilevel converter (MMC) structure. For each half-bridge cell, capacitance for quasi-square wave (quasi two- level) operation is significantly smaller than typical capacitance used in MMCs. Also, no bulky arm inductors are needed. Consequently, the footprint, volume, weight and cost of cells are lower. Four switching sequences are proposed and analysed in terms of switching losses and operation aspects. A design method to size converter components is proposed and validated. Soft-switching characteristics of the analysed DAB are found comparable to the case of a two-level DAB at the same ratings and conditions. A family of designs derived from the proposed DAB design are studied in depth. Depending on the individual structure, they may offer further advantages in term of installed semiconductor power, energy storage, conduction losses, or footprint. A non-isolated dc-dc converter topology which offers more compact and efficient station design with respect to isolated DAB – yet without galvanic isolation – is studied for quasi two-level (trapezoidal) operation and compared to the isolated versions. In all the proposed isolated designs, active control of the dc-dc converter facilitates dc voltage regulation and near instant isolation of pole-to-pole and pole-to-ground dc faults within its protection zone. The same can be achieved for the considered non-isolated dc-dc converter topology with additional installed semiconductors. Simulation and experimental results are presented to substantiate the proposed concepts.
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Hao, Miao. "Space charge behaviour in thick oil pressboard insulation systems for converter transformers." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2015. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/383685/.
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With increasing desire for renewable energy integration and international power trade, the development and utilization of the high voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies for the long distance and massive power transmission have been boosted in the recent years. The reliability of the converter transformer, which is one the most important components in HVDC transmission, has become a general concern, because of its complex structure and operating conditions. It is well known that the presence of space charge can distort the electric field distribution within the dielectrics, which can potentially influence the reliability of the converter transformer by accelerating the insulation ageing or failure. Therefore, investigation and evaluation of the space charge behaviours within the insulation system similar to those in converter transformers is paramount for delivery of a reliable HVDC transmission system. Unfortunately, the space charge behaviours in thick oil pressboard insulation systems used in converter transformers have rarely been studied due to its complex solid and liquid mixed insulation structure and severe attenuated signal that cannot be easily measured. Therefore, in this work a purpose built pulsed electroacoustic system (PEA) has been developed to allow the measurement of space charge in a thick oil-gap and pressboard combined insulation system with a total thickness of 2 mm. In order to have a better understanding of the space charge characteristics in converter transformers, three different sample configurations have been used and they are single layer pressboard, oil gap combined with single layer pressboard and oil gap sandwiched between two pressboard layers. Investigations of space charge dynamics in thick oil pressboard insulation systems under various DC stresses, polarity reversal voltages and AC/DC superimposed stresses have been successfully conducted. In addition, the impact of aged oil on the space charge behaviour has been analysed by extracting space charge features using numerical calculations to evaluate the insulation performance of the long time served converter transformer The results identified that the space charge dependent electric field distribution is significantly distorted in the pressboard bulk or at the oil/pressboard interface under the DC stress. The peak electric stress could be much more severe than the predicted by calculations based on Maxwell-Wagner theory, particularly in the aged oil samples. After polarity reversal, the electric field increase across the oil gap can be significant due to the residual space charge in the pressboard. A method to estimate the maximum electric field enhancement immediately after polarity reversal by using the DC space charge characteristics is proposed in this work, and its effectiveness and accuracy have been experimentally validated. The space charge behaviours under AC/DC superimposed stress, in oil-pressboard insulation system are investigated for the first time in this research. The results revealed the non-linear charge injection behaviour under the superimposed stress in the oil pressboard insulation, which has been evidenced experimentally by the accelerated space charge movement and the increased charge amount when compared with under AC or DC stress separately. This research demonstrates the severe electric field distortion caused by the space charge accumulation in the thick oil pressboard insulation system under real operating conditions of the converter transformer. This fundamental study paves the way for further improving the reliability of HVDC transmission system, leading to the realization of new rules of design, testing, operation, and maintenance are needed for converter transformers in the power industry.
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Espinoza, Bolaños Mauricio Antonio. "Control systems for high-power medium-voltage modular multilevel converter-based drives." Tesis, Universidad de Chile, 2018. http://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/168418.
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Doctor en Ingeniería EléctricaHoy en día, la construcción de maquinaria y plantas industriales exigen soluciones de accionamiento con un diseño flexible y escalable. En sectores industriales como la petroquímica, la minería, la generación de energía, etc., existe una demanda de soluciones con alta eficiencia, seguridad integrada y respaldo de las compañías proveedoras. En este contexto, el Convertidor Multinivel Modular (MMC) ha aparecido como una opción prometedora para accionamientos de media tensión de alta potencia debido a sus características, como modularidad total, flexibilidad de control, niveles de media tensión, calidad de potencia y posible operación sin transformador. Por lo tanto, esta tesis discute la aplicación del MMC para accionamientos de máquinas. El modelado del MMC y sus sistemas de control asociados para esta aplicación son analizados ampliamente en este documento. Específicamente, se ha propuesto un nuevo modelado basado en coordenadas dq y su sistema correspondiente sistema de control para regular el valor instantáneo de las tensiones de los condensadores del MMC. Además, se ha propuesto la integración de los sistemas de control de la máquina y del MMC para mejorar el rendimiento general del sistema. Por ejemplo, se demostró que las corrientes circulantes requeridas durante bajas frecuencias ac se reducen al considerar la interacción de ambos sistemas de control. La efectividad de las estrategias de control propuestas se validó a través de extensos resultados experimentales, que se han publicado en dos artículos (IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics) y seis artículos de conferencia (indexados en la base de datos Scopus), así como contribuciones importantes en otros proyectos relacionados con el control de convertidores multinivel modulares. El prototipo utilizado se compone de 18 celdas de potencia. El sistema se controla utilizando un procesador de señales digitales y dos FPGAs. Un segundo MMC con 12 celdas de potencia también se usó para algunas pruebas, conformando una unidad Back-to-Back MMC. Se probó el rendimiento dinámico y en estado estable de las metodologías de control propuestas, considerando el arranque del MMC, cambios escalón tanto en el par y las corrientes de magnetización, rampas de velocidad, pruebas de cruce por velocidad cero, operación de rotor bloqueado, operación con flujo debilitado, diferentes condiciones de carga, manipulación de la tensión dc del MMC, etc. En todos los casos, el rendimiento alcanzado es consistente con los resultados esperados. Nowadays, machinery and plant construction are demanding drive solutions with flexible and scalable design. In industrial sectors such as petrochemical, mining, power generation, etc., there is a demand for solutions with high efficiency, integrated safety and support from the supplier companies. In this context, the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) has appeared as a promising option for high-power medium-voltage drives due to their characteristics, such as full modularity, control flexibility, medium-voltage levels, power quality and possible transformer-less operation. Thereby, this thesis discusses the application of the MMC as a machine drive. The modelling and control systems required for this application are extensively analysed and discussed in this document. Specifically, a novel dq-based modelling of the MMC and its associated control system has been proposed to regulate the instantaneous value of the MMC capacitor voltages. Additionally, the integration of the machine and MMC control systems has been proposed to enhance the performance of the overall system. For example, it was demonstrated that the required circulating currents during low-ac frequencies are reduced by considering the interaction of both control systems. The effectiveness of the proposed control strategies is validated through extensive experimental results, which have been published in two journal papers (IEEE Transaction on Industrial Electronics) and six conference papers (indexed in the Scopus database), as well as important contributions in other projects related to the control of modular multilevel converters. The downscaled prototype utilised is composed of 18 power cells. The system is controlled using a Digital Signal Processor and two Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). A second MMC with 12 power cells was also used for some tests, conforming a Back-to-Back MMC-based drive. The dynamic and steady-state performance of the proposed control methodologies were tested, considering the MMC starting-up, step changes in both the torque and magnetising currents, speed-ramps, zero-speed crossing test, rotor-locked operation, flux-weakening operation, different loading conditions, manipulation of the input voltage of the MMC, etc. In all cases, the achieved performance is consistent with the expected results.
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Castagno, Scott. "A cascade boost converter design, demonstration, and scaling for future high voltage power conditioning systems." Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/4564.
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Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006.The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on April 17, 2009) Includes bibliographical references.
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Westeneng, Teus, Cubillo Adrian Tajadura, and Miguel Rodrigo De. "Conceptual design of a piston and piston rod for a new wave energy converter concept." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT), 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-65849.
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Cho, Yongnam. "Modeling methodology of converters for HVDC systems and LFAC systems: integration and transmission of renewable energy." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/49064.
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The major achievements of this work are based on two categories: (A) introduction of an advanced simulation technique in both time domain and frequency domain, and (B) realistic and reliable models for converters applicable to analysis of alternative transmission systems. The proposed modeling-methodology using a combination of model quadratization and quadratic integration (QMQI) is demonstrated as a more robust, stable, and accurate method than previous modeling methodologies for power system analyses. The quadratic-integration method is free of artificial numerical-oscillations exhibited by trapezoidal integration (which is the most popularly used method in power system analyses). Artificial numerical oscillations can be the direct reason for switching malfunction of switching systems. However, the quadratic-integration method has a natural characteristic to eliminate fictitious oscillations with great simulation accuracy. Also, model quadratization permits nonlinear equations to be solved without simplification or approximation, leading to realistic models of nonlinearities. Therefore, the QMQI method is suitable for simulations of network systems with nonlinear components and switching subsystems.
Realistic and reliable converter models by the application of the QMQI method can be used for advanced designs and optimization studies for alternative transmission systems; they can also be used to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the technical performance and economics of alternative transmission systems. For example, the converters can be used for comprehensive methodology for determining the optimal topology, kV-levels, etc. of alternative transmission systems for wind farms, for given distances of wind farms from major power grid substations. In this case, a comprehensive evaluation may help make more-informed decisions for the type of transmission (HVAC, HVDC, and LFAC) for wind farms.
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Somayajula, Deepak. "Control aspects of a double-input buckboost power electronic converter." Diss., Rolla, Mo. : Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2009. http://scholarsmine.mst.edu/thesis/pdf/Somayajula_2009_09007dcc8070c9e2.pdf.
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Thesis (M.S.)--Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2009.Vita. The entire thesis text is included in file. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed November 17, 2009) Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-70).
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Song, Yu Jin. "Analysis and design of high frequency link power conversion systems for fuel cell power conditioning." Diss., Texas A&M University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/2678.
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In this dissertation, new high frequency link power conversion systems for the fuel cell power conditioning are proposed to improve the performance and optimize the cost, size, and weight of the power conversion systems. The first study proposes a new soft switching technique for the phase-shift controlled bi-directional dc-dc converter. The described dc-dc converter employs a low profile high frequency transformer and two active full-bridge converters for bidirectional power flow capability. The proposed new soft switching technique guarantees soft switching over wide range from no load to full load without any additional circuit components. The load range for proposed soft switching technique is analyzed by mathematical approach with equivalent circuits and verified by experiments. The second study describes a boost converter cascaded high frequency link direct dc-ac converter suitable for fuel cell power sources. A new multi-loop control for a boost converter to reduce the low frequency input current harmonics drawn from the fuel cell is proposed, and a new PWM technique for the cycloconverter at the secondary to reject the low order harmonics in the output voltages is presented. The performance of the proposed scheme is verified by the various simulations and experiments, and their trade-offs are described in detail using mathematical evaluation approach. The third study proposes a current-fed high frequency link direct dc-ac converter suitable for residential fuel cell power systems. The high frequency full-bridge inverter at the primary generates sinusoidally PWM modulated current pulses with zero current switching (ZCS), and the cycloconverter at the secondary which consists of only two bidirectional switches and output filter capacitors produces sinusoidally modulated 60Hz split single phase output voltage waveforms with near zero current switching. The active harmonic filter connected to the input terminal compensates the low order input current harmonics drawn from the fuel cell without long-term energy storage devices such as batteries and super capacitors.
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Chileshe, C. M. "A converter compensator for power factor control in 3-phase induction machines." Thesis, Aston University, 1996. http://publications.aston.ac.uk/12244/.
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The advent of the harmonic neutralised shunt Converter Compensator as a practical means of reactive power compensation in power transmission systems has cleared ground for wider application of this type of equipment. An experimental 24-pulse voltage sourced convector has been successfully applied in controlling the terminal power factor of a 1.5kW, 240V three phase cage rotor induction motor, whose winding has been used in place of the usual phase shifting transformers. To achieve this, modifications have been made to the conventional stator winding of the induction machine. These include an unconventional phase spread and facilitation of compensator connections to selected tapping points between stator coils to give a three phase winding with a twelve phase connection to the twenty four pulse converter. Theoretical and experimental assessments of the impact of these modifications and attachment of the compensator have shown that there is a slight reduction in the torque developed at a given slip and in the combined system efficiency. There is also an increase in the noise level, also a consequence of the harmonics. The stator leakage inductance gave inadequate coupling reactance between the converter and the effective voltage source, necessitating the use of external inductors in each of the twelve phases. The terminal power factor is fully controllable when the induction machine is used either as a motor or as a generator.
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Raji, Atanda Kamoru. "Modelling and development of fuel cell off grid power converter system." Thesis, [S.l. : s.n.], 2008. http://dk.cput.ac.za/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1039&context=td_cput.
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Johansson, Frank. "Implementation of a SM drive in a voltage-source converter control system with a PCSad/EMTDC simulation software interface." Thesis, University West, Department of Technology, 2002. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-391.
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Rashid, Tariq. "Perturbation model based analysis of a three phase PWM ac-dc power converter." Thesis, University of Bristol, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.336819.
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