scholarly journals New Pulse Width Modulation Technique to Reduce Losses for Three-Phase Photovoltaic Inverters

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohannad Jabbar Mnati ◽  
Dimitar V. Bozalakov ◽  
Alex Van den Bossche
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Operational Lifetime ◽  
Term Energy ◽  
Dc Bus

Nowadays, most three-phase, “off the shelf” inverters use electrolytic capacitors at the DC bus to provide short term energy storage. However, this has a direct impact on inverter lifetime and the total cost of the photovoltaic system. This article proposes a novel control strategy called a 120° bus clamped PWM (120BCM). The 120BCM modulates the DC bus and uses a smaller DC bus capacitor value, which is typical for film capacitors. Hence, the inverter lifetime can be increased up to the operational lifetime of the photovoltaic panels. Thus, the total cost of ownership of the PV system will decrease significantly. Furthermore, the proposed 120BCM control strategy modulates only one phase current at a time by using only one leg to perform the modulation. As a result, switching losses are significantly reduced. The full system setup is designed and presented in this paper with some practical results.

Multicarrier-SPWM Based Novel 7-Level Inverter Topology with Photovoltaic System

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 826
Author(s):  
R. Palanisamy ◽  
V. Sinmayee ◽  
K. Selvakumar ◽  
K. Vijayakumar
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Common Mode Voltage ◽  
Voltage Stress ◽  
Inverter Topology ◽  
Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation

<p>In this paper a novel 5 switch seven level DC-AC inverter is being proposed. The proposed multilevel inverter uses reduced number of switches as compared to the switches used in the conventional multilevel inverter. The inverter has been designed to generate a 7 level AC output using 5 switches. The voltage stress on each of the switches as well as the switching losses is found to be less, minimized common mode voltage (CMV) level and reduced total harmonic distortion. The proposed 7-level inverter topology has four dc sources, which is energized through the PV system. Proposed inverter is controlled with help of multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation (MCSPWM).The simulation and hardware results were verified using matlab simulink and dspic microcontroller respectively.</p>

scholarly journals Performance Analysis of Three-Phase Inverter Using Different Techniques for the Grid- Connected Pv System

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (06) ◽  
pp. 1682-1698
Author(s):  
Laxmi Singh ◽  
◽  
Dr. Imran ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Phase Voltage ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Space Vector ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Simulation Results

The model of a three-phase voltage source inverter is examined based on space vector theory. SVPWM offers an improved outcome with the inverter as compared to the conservative SPWM technique for the inverter. There is a 15.5% upsurge in the line voltage of the inverter. SVPWM better exploits the available DC-link power with the SVPWM inverter. It has been revealed that the SVPWM method utilizes DC bus voltage extra competently and produces a smaller amount of harmonic distortion and easier digital realization in a three-phase voltage-source inverter. For converter‘s gating signals generation, the space-vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) strategy lessens the switching losses by restricting the switching to two-thirds of the pulse duty cycle. A hypothetical study regarding the use of the SVPWM the three-level voltage inverter and simulation results are offered to prove the usefulness of the SVPWM in the involvement in the switching power losses lessening, output voltages with fewer harmonics. Nevertheless, despite all the above-cited benefits that SVPWM enjoys over SPWM, the SVPWM technique used in three-level inverters is more difficult on account of a large number of inverter switching states. The attained simulation outcomes were satisfactory. As prospects, future experimental works will authenticate the simulation results. A software simulation model is developed in Matlab/Simulink.

scholarly journals Efficient Control of a Three Phase Grid Connected PV System

2021 ◽  
Vol 297 ◽  
pp. 01012
Author(s):  
Hicham Bahri ◽  
Mohamed Bahri ◽  
Mohamed Aboulfatah ◽  
M’hammed Guisser ◽  
El malah Mohammed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Atmospheric Condition ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Good Precision ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Three Phase

This paper presents a new control strategy of a photovoltaic system, which consists of a photovoltaic generator PVG coupled to a three phase load and three phase grid by a three phase voltage source inverter VSI without DC-DC converter. The controller is designed by using Backstepping method based on d-q transformation of a new model of the global system. The main goals of this control strategy are to achieve the maximum power point MPPT with very good precision and the unity power factor in level of the grid power flow. Mathematical analysis demonstrate the asymptotic stability of the controlled system and simulation results proved that the controller has achieved all the objectives with high dynamic performance in presence of atmospheric condition changes. Moreover, the proposed controller shows a very good robustness under system disturbance, which presents the most important advantage of this controller compared to the other control strategies. Furthermore, this controller can operate with a high efficiency with any kind of the load.

scholarly journals Control of Power and Voltage of Solar Grid Connected

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boucetta Abd Allah ◽  
Labed Djamel
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Computational Resources

Renewable energy is high on international agendas. Currently, grid-connected photovoltaic systems are a popular technology to convert solar energy into electricity. Control of power injected into the grid, maximum power point, high efficiency, and low total harmonic distortion of the currents injected into the grid are the requirements for inverter connection into the grid. Consequently, the performance of the inverters connected to the grid depends largely on the control strategy applied. In this paper the simulation and design of grid connected three phase photovoltaic system using Matlab/Simulink has examined. The proposed system consists photovoltaic panels, boost and inverter the PV system convert the sun irradiation into direct current, thereafter we have used a boost to track the maximum power point of the PV system, three-phase inverter and LC output filter. A VOC control strategy based on the phase shifting of the inverter output voltage with respect to the grid voltage. The proposed control strategy requires few hardware and computational resources. As a result, the inverter implementation is simple, and it becomes an attractive solution for low power grid connected applications.

scholarly journals Control of power and voltage of solar grid connected

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boucetta Abdou Abdallah ◽  
Labed Djamel
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Computational Resources

Renewable energy is high on international agendas. Currently, grid-connected photovoltaic systems are a popular technology to convert solar energy into electricity. Control of power injected into the grid, maximum power point, high efficiency, and low total harmonic distortion of the currents injected into the grid are the requirements for inverter connection into the grid. Consequently, the performance of the inverters connected to the grid depends largely on the control strategy applied. In this paper the simulation and design of grid connected three phase photovoltaic system using Matlab/Simulink has examined. The proposed system consists photovoltaic panels, boost and inverter the PV system convert the sun irradiation into direct current, thereafter we have used a boost to track the maximum power point of the PV system, three-phase inverter and LC output filter. A VOC control strategy based on the phase shifting of the inverter output voltage with respect to the grid voltage. The proposed control strategy requires few hardware and computational resources. As a result, the inverter implementation is simple, and it becomes an attractive solution for low power grid connected applications.

Comparative Study of Three Phase Grid Connected Photovoltaic Inverter Using PI and Fuzzy Logic Controller with Switching Losses Calculation

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 543 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Venkatesan ◽  
R. Rajeshwari ◽  
N. Deverajan ◽  
M. Kaliyamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Pv Inverter ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Three Phase

A comparative study of three phase grid connected photovoltaic (PV) inverter using Proprotional Controller (PI) and Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) is presented in this paper. Proposed three phase inverter with single DC source employing three phase transformer for grid connected PV system controlled by using Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) technique.  PI and FLC are used as current controller for regulating the current. Perturb and observe Maximum Power Point Technique (MPPT) is used for tracking of maximum power from the PV panel. Finally Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) comparison made between two controllers for validation of results. Furthermore swithing losses of inverter are also presented. The simulation results are obtained using MATLAB simulink.

scholarly journals Grid Connected Solar PV System with SEPIC Converter Compared with Parallel Boost Converter Based MPPT

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Ajith Bosco Raj ◽  
R. Ramesh ◽  
J. R. Maglin ◽  
M. Vaigundamoorthi ◽  
I. William Christopher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Series Resistor

The main objective of this work is to study the behaviour of the solar PV systems and model the efficient Grid-connected solar power system. The DC-DC MPPT circuit using chaotic pulse width modulation has been designed to track maximum power from solar PV module. The conversion efficiency of the proposed MPPT system is increased when CPWM is used as a control scheme. This paper also proposes a simplified multilevel (seven level) inverter for a grid-connected photovoltaic system. The primary goal of these systems is to increase the energy injected to the grid by keeping track of the maximum power point of the panel, by reducing the switching frequency, and by providing high reliability. The maximum power has been tracked experimentally. It is compared with parallel boost converter. Also this model is based on mathematical equations and is described through an equivalent circuit including a PV source with MPPT, a diode, a series resistor, a shunt resistor, and dual boost converter with active snubber circuit. This model can extract PV power and boost by using dual boost converter with active snubber. By using this method the overall system efficiency is improved thereby reducing the switching losses and cost.

Performance Improvement of SVPWM-Based Three-Phase Grid-Connected Inverters

2013 ◽  
Vol 732-733 ◽  
pp. 1261-1264
Author(s):  
Zhi Lei Yao ◽  
Lan Xiao ◽  
Jing Xu
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Grid Current ◽  
Current Controller ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Reference Grid ◽  
Grid Connected Inverter

An improved control strategy for three-phase grid-connected inverters with space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) is proposed. When the grid current contains harmonics, the d-and q-axes grid currents is interacted in the traditional control method, and the waveform quality of the grid current is poor. As the reference output voltage cannot directly reflect the change of the reference grid current with the traditional control strategy, the dynamic response of the grid-connected inverter is slow. In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the d-and q-axes grid currents in the decoupled components of the grid current controller are substituted by the d-and q-axes reference grid currents, respectively. The operating principles of the traditional and proposed control methods are illustrated. Experimental results show that the grid-connected inverter with the improved control strategy has high waveform quality of the grid current and fast dynamic response.

scholarly journals Modeling and Design of the Vector Control for a Three-Phase Single-Stage Grid-Connected PV System with LVRT Capability according to the Spanish Grid Code

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 2899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis B. Rey-Boué ◽  
N. F. Guerrero-Rodríguez ◽  
Johannes Stöckl ◽  
Thomas I. Strasser
Keyword(s):  
Vector Control ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Lookup Table ◽  
Voltage Sags ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Low Voltage Ride Through ◽  
Three Phase

This article deals with the vector control in dq axes of a three-phase grid-connected photovoltaic system with single-stage topology and low-voltage-ride-through capability. The photovoltaic generator is built using an array of several series-parallel Suntech PV modules and is modeled as a Lookup Table (two-dimensional; 2-D). The requirements adopted when grid voltage sags occur are based in both the IEC 61400-21 European normative and the allowed amount of reactive power to be delivered according to the Spanish grid code, which avoids the disconnection of the inverter under grid faults by a limitation in the magnitude of the three-phase output inverter currents. For this, the calculation of the positive- and negative-sequences of the grid voltages is made and a conventional three-phase Phase-Locked Loop is used for the inverter-grid synchronization, allowing the control of the active and reactive powers solely with the dq components of the inverter currents. A detailed enhanced flowchart of the control algorithm with low-voltage-ride-through capability is presented and several simulations and experiments using Matlab/SIMULINK and the Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation technique, respectively, are run for several types of one- and three-phase voltage sags in order to validate its behavior.

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