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Control of the hybrid modular multilevel converter in motor drive applications

  • School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The modular multilevel converter (MMC) has been proved to be potential in medium and high voltage motor drive especially for fan-/blower-like loads. However, the main challenge faced by MMC in the field of motor drive is the large capacitor voltage ripple at low speeds. Currently the mainstream method to eliminate voltage ripple is to inject high frequency components. But it will increase the current stress and bring in the common-mode voltage at the motor terminals. In this paper, a hybrid modular multilevel converter is used in motor drive application to suppress the capacitor voltage ripple, and an operating strategy based on Induction Motor Field Oriented Control (IM FOC) is presented. Lower capacitor voltage ripple and no common-mode voltage can be realized. Full speed range operating of motor driving can also be achieved. Experimental results verify the effectiveness of the strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages666-670
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509053667
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 May 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event32nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017 - Tampa, United States
Duration: 26 Mar 201730 Mar 2017

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC

Conference

Conference32nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTampa
Period26/03/1730/03/17

Keywords

  • Capacitor voltage ripple
  • Field oriented control
  • Hybrid topology
  • Modular multilevel converter
  • Motor drive applications

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