A modified four-step commutation to suppress common-mode voltage during commutations in open-end winding matrix converter drives

Rohit Baranwal, Kaushik Basu, Ashish Kumar Sahoo, Ned Mohan

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Abstract

Open-end winding matrix converter drives provide a higher voltage transfer ratio and better output voltage quality with more voltage levels in the output voltage, compared to single matrix converter drives. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) techniques have been developed for open-end winding drives to suppress switching common-mode voltage at load terminals. The switching of bi-directional switches in this converter requires a step by step control of individual IGBTs, known as four-step commutation. However, commutation can cause glitches in common-mode voltage, leading to circulating currents in the open-end winding load. These currents result in additional losses in the load. This paper presents an analysis of the common-mode voltage glitches during commutation process. A modified four-step commutation scheme is then presented that reduces these glitches, thus suppressing circulating currents in the load. Simulation and experimental results have been presented to verify the reduction in circulating currents when using the proposed modified four-step commutation technique.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4455-4462
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781467371506
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 27 2015
Event7th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: Sep 20 2015Sep 24 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015

Other

Other7th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period9/20/159/24/15

Keywords

  • Circulating current
  • Common-mode voltage
  • Commutation
  • Matrix converter
  • Open-end winding drive
  • Space vector modulation

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