Predictive current control in a current source inverter operating with low switching frequency

M. Rivera, S. Kouro, J. Rodriguez, B. Wu, V. Yaramasu, J. Espinoza, P. Melila

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel model predictive current control method for current source inverters (CSI) following the duality with voltage source inverters (VSI). The method is based on the discrete prediction model of the system, including the converter and output filter. The model is used to predict how the system variables will behave for each switching state of the converter. The predictions are evaluated using a cost function that weights the level of accomplishment of the control goals. The switching state with the best performance is then generated. The proposed algorithm predicts the output currents (including the output filter capacitors), ensuring sinusoidal current generation without the need for cascaded control loops, coordinate transformations, and modulation schemes found in traditional solutions. In addition, low switching frequency is imposed by including a new term in the cost function. Simulation results validate the proposed control scheme, with performance comparable to the traditional solutions, especially in terms of the current and voltage harmonic distortion.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2013 4th International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives, POWERENG 2013
Pages334-339
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 4th International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives, POWERENG 2013 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: May 13 2013May 17 2013

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives
ISSN (Print)2155-5516
ISSN (Electronic)2155-5532

Conference

Conference2013 4th International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives, POWERENG 2013
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period5/13/135/17/13

Keywords

  • Current source inverter
  • Digital control
  • Discrete time signals
  • Power drives control
  • Predictive control

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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