Advanced Power Electronics Converters: PWM Converters Processing AC Voltages

This book covers power electronics, in depth, by presenting the basic principles and application details, which can be used both as a textbook and reference book. Introduces a new method to present power electronics converters called Power Blocks Geometry (PBG) Applicable for courses focusing on power electronics, power electronics converters, and advanced power converters Offers a comprehensive set of simulation results to help understand the circuits presented throughout the book

Table of Contents:
Preface xi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Background 3 1.3 History of Power Switches and Power Converters 4 1.4 Applications of Power Electronics Converters 6 1.5 Summary 9 References 9 Chapter 2 Power Switches and Overview of Basic Power Converters 10 2.1 Introduction 10 2.2 Power Electronics Devices as Ideal Switches 11 2.2.1 Static Characteristics 12 2.2.2 Dynamic Characteristics 12 2.3 Main Real Power Semiconductor Devices 16 2.3.1 Spontaneous Conduction/Spontaneous Blocking 17 2.3.2 Controlled Conduction/Spontaneous Blocking Devices 18 2.3.3 Controlled Conduction/Controlled Blocking Devices 19 2.3.4 Spontaneous Conduction/Controlled Blocking Devices 22 2.3.5 List of Inventors of the Major Power Switches 24 2.4 Basic Converters 25 2.4.1 dc–dc Conversion 28 2.4.2 dc–ac Conversion 33 2.4.3 ac–dc Conversion 43 2.4.4 ac–dc Conversion 49 2.5 Summary 50 References 52 Chapter 3 Power Electronics Converters Processing AC Voltage and Power Blocks Geometry 56 3.1 Introduction 56 3.2 Principles of Power Blocks Geometry (PBG) 58 3.3 Description of Power Blocks 62 3.4 Application of PBG in Multilevel Configurations 67 3.4.1 Neutral-Point-Clamped Configuration 68 3.4.2 Cascade Configuration 72 3.4.3 Flying Capacitor Configuration 75 3.4.4 Other Multilevel Configurations 79 3.5 Application of PBG in ac–dc–ac Configurations 81 3.5.1 Three-Phase to Three-Phase Configurations 82 3.5.2 Single-Phase to Single-Phase Configurations 85 3.6 Summary 85 References 87 Chapter 4 Neutral-Point-Clamped Configuration 88 4.1 Introduction 88 4.2 Three-Level Configuration 89 4.3 PWM Implementation (Half-Bridge Topology) 93 4.4 Full-Bridge Topologies 95 4.5 Three-Phase NPC Converter 98 4.6 Nonconventional Arrangements by Using Three-Level Legs 101 4.7 Unbalanced Capacitor Voltage 108 4.8 Four-Level Configuration 112 4.9 PWM Implementation (Four-Level Configuration) 115 4.10 Full-Bridge and Other Circuits (Four-Level Configuration) 118 4.11 Five-Level Configuration 119 4.12 Summary 124 References 124 Chapter 5 Cascade Configuration 125 5.1 Introduction 125 5.2 Single H-Bridge Converter 126 5.3 PWM Implementation of a Single H-Bridge Converter 129 5.4 Three-Phase Converter—One H-Bridge Converter Per Phase 140 5.5 Two H-Bridge Converters 144 5.6 PWM Implementation of Two Cascade H-Bridges 146 5.7 Three-Phase Converter—Two Cascade H-Bridges Per Phase 149 5.8 Two H-Bridge Converters (Seven- and Nine-Level Topologies) 162 5.9 Three H-Bridge Converters 164 5.10 Four H-Bridge Converters and Generalization 169 5.11 Summary 169 References 170 Chapter 6 Flying-Capacitor Configuration 172 6.1 Introduction 172 6.2 Three-Level Configuration 173 6.3 PWM Implementation (Half-Bridge Topology) 177 6.4 Flying Capacitor Voltage Control 179 6.5 Full-Bridge Topology 181 6.6 Three-Phase FC Converter 183 6.7 Nonconventional FC Converters with Three-Level Legs 186 6.8 Four-Level Configuration 189 6.9 Generalization 196 6.10 Summary 197 References 198 Chapter 7 Other Multilevel Configurations 199 7.1 Introduction 199 7.2 Nested Configuration 200 7.3 Topology with Magnetic Element at the Output 205 7.4 Active-Neutral-Point-Clamped Converters 211 7.5 More Multilevel Converters 214 7.6 Summary 218 References 219 Chapter 8 Optimized PWM Approach 221 8.1 Introduction 221 8.2 Two-Leg Converter 222 8.2.1 Model 222 8.2.2 PWM Implementation 223 8.2.3 Analog and Digital Implementation 228 8.2.4 Influence of 𝜇 for PWM Implementation 231 8.3 Three-Leg Converter and Three-Phase Load 233 8.3.1 Model 233 8.3.2 PWM Implementation 235 8.3.3 Analog and Digital Implementation 236 8.3.4 Influence of 𝜇 for PWM Implementation in a Three-Leg Converter 236 8.3.5 Influence of the Three-Phase Machine Connection over Inverter Variables 238 8.4 Space Vector Modulation (SVPWM) 243 8.5 Other Configurations with CPWM 247 8.5.1 Three-Leg Converter—Two-Phase Machine 247 8.5.2 Four-Leg Converter 249 8.6 Nonconventional Topologies with CPWM 252 8.6.1 Inverter with Split-Wound Coupled Inductors 252 8.6.2 Z-Source Converter 254 8.6.3 Open-End Winding Motor Drive System 257 8.7 Summary 261 References 261 Chapter 9 Control Strategies for Power Converters 264 9.1 Introduction 264 9.2 Basic Control Principles 265 9.3 Hysteresis Control 271 9.3.1 Application of the Hysteresis Control for dc Motor Drive 275 9.3.2 Hysteresis Control for Regulating an ac Variable 278 9.4 Linear Control—dc Variable 279 9.4.1 Proportional Controller: RL Load 279 9.4.2 Proportional Controller: dc Motor Drive System 280 9.4.3 Proportional-Integral Controller: RL Load 283 9.4.4 Proportional-Integral Controller: dc Motor 285 9.4.5 Proportional-Integral-Derivative Controller: dc Motor 286 9.5 Linear Control—ac Variable 288 9.6 Cascade Control Strategies 289 9.6.1 Rectifier Circuit: Voltage-Current Control 289 9.6.2 Motor Drive: Speed-Current Control 290 9.7 Summary 293 References 293 Chapter 10 Single-Phase to Single-Phase Back-to-Back Converter 295 10.1 Introduction 295 10.2 Full-Bridge Converter 296 10.2.1 Model 296 10.2.2 PWM Strategy 297 10.2.3 Control Approach 298 10.2.4 Power Analysis 299 10.2.5 dc-link Capacitor Voltage 301 10.2.6 Capacitor Bank Design 304 10.3 Topology with Component Count Reduction 307 10.3.1 Model 307 10.3.2 PWM Strategy 308 10.3.3 dc-link Voltage Requirement 309 10.3.4 Half-Bridge Converter 310 10.4 Topologies with Increased Number of Switches (Converters in Parallel) 310 10.4.1 Model 311 10.4.2 PWM Strategy 315 10.4.3 Control Strategy 316 10.5 Topologies with Increased Number of Switches (Converters in Series) 318 10.6 Summary 321 References 321 Chapter 11 Three-Phase to Three-Phase and Other Back-to-Back Converters 324 11.1 Introduction 324 11.2 Full-Bridge Converter 325 11.2.1 Model 325 11.2.2 PWM Strategy 327 11.2.3 Control Approach 328 11.3 Topology with Component Count Reduction 330 11.3.1 Model 330 11.3.2 PWM Strategies 331 11.3.3 dc-link Voltage Requirement 332 11.3.4 Half-Bridge Converter 332 11.4 Topologies with Increased Number of Switches (Converters in Parallel) 332 11.4.1 Model 333 11.4.2 PWM 338 11.4.3 Control Strategies 339 11.5 Topologies with Increased Number of Switches (Converters in Series) 340 11.6 Other Back-To-Back Converters 340 11.7 Summary 344 References 344 Index 347