scholarly journals Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of Six-Phase Asymmetrical Machines—An Overview

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Gonçalves ◽  
Sérgio Cruz ◽  
André Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Torque Control ◽  
Current Harmonics ◽  
Electric Drives ◽  
Finite Control ◽  
Control Set

Recently, the control of multiphase electric drives has been a hot research topic due to the advantages of multiphase machines, namely the reduced phase ratings, improved fault tolerance and lesser torque harmonics. Finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) is one of the most promising high performance control strategies due to its good dynamic behaviour and flexibility in the definition of control objectives. Although several FCS-MPC strategies have already been proposed for multiphase drives, a comparative study that assembles all these strategies in a single reference is still missing. Hence, this paper aims to provide an overview and a critical comparison of all available FCS-MPC techniques for electric drives based on six-phase machines, focusing mainly on predictive current control (PCC) and predictive torque control (PTC) strategies. The performance of an asymmetrical six-phase permanent magnet synchronous machine is compared side-by-side for a total of thirteen PCC and five PTC strategies, with the aid of simulation and experimental results. Finally, in order to determine the best and the worst performing control strategies, each strategy is evaluated according to distinct features, such as ease of implementation, minimization of current harmonics, tuning requirements, computational burden, among others.

scholarly journals Direct Torque Control of PMSM with Modified Finite Set Model Predictive Control

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 234 ◽  
Author(s):  
GuangQing Bao ◽  
WuGang Qi ◽  
Ting He
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Cost Function ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Direct Torque Control ◽  
Torque Ripple ◽  
Torque Control ◽  
Voltage Vector ◽  
Finite Control ◽  
Finite Set ◽  
Control Set

A direct torque control (DTC) with a modified finite set model predictive strategy is proposed in this paper. The eight voltage space vectors of two-level inverters are taken as the finite control set and applied to the model predictive direct torque control of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). The duty cycle of each voltage vector in the finite set can be estimated by a cost function, which is designed based on factors including the torque error, maximum torque per ampere (MTPA), and stator current constraints. Lyapunov control theory is introduced in the determination of the weight coefficients of the cost function to guarantee stability, and thus the optimal voltage vector reference value of the inverter is obtained. Compared with the conventional finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) method, the torque ripple is reduced and the robustness of the system is clearly improved. Finally, the simulation and experimental results verify the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme.

scholarly journals Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Paralleled Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 3453
Author(s):  
Tiago Oliveira ◽  
Luís Caseiro ◽  
André Mendes ◽  
Sérgio Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Power Supplies ◽  
Voltage Waveform ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Uninterruptible Power Supplies ◽  
Finite Control ◽  
Control Set ◽  
Uninterruptible Power

Nowadays, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) play an important role in feeding critical loads in the electric power systems such as data centers or large communication hubs. Due to the increasing power of these loads and frequent need for expansion or redundancy, UPS systems are frequently connected in parallel. However, when UPS systems are parallel-connected, two fundamental requirements must be verified: potential circulating currents between the systems must be eliminated and the load power must be distributed between the systems according to UPS systems availability. Moreover, a high-quality load voltage waveform must be permanently ensured. In this paper innovative control strategies are proposed for paralleled UPS systems based on Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC). The proposed strategies simultaneously provide: controlled load power distribution, circulating current suppression and a high-quality load voltage waveform. A new dynamic converters deactivation mechanism is proposed. This new technique provides improved overall system efficiency and reduced power switches stress. In this paper, two multilevel based UPS systems are parallel-connected. Each UPS contains two three-level Neutral Point-Clamped-Converters (3LNPC) and a three-level DC-DC converter. The presented experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control strategies in several operating conditions.

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