scholarly journals Analysis of Allowable Unbalanced Load Conditions for T-type Three-Level PWM Converter

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5969
Author(s):  
Kui-Jun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Neutral Point ◽  
Stable System ◽  
System Operation ◽  
Pwm Converter ◽  
Conduction Loss ◽  
Offset Voltage ◽  
Unbalanced Load ◽  
Load Conditions

Since a T-type three-level PWM converter has several advantages in terms of harmonics and conduction loss, it has been widely adopted for various low voltage applications. However, a neutral point voltage control is necessarily required for stable system operation, and an offset voltage can effectively provide the required neutral point current under unbalanced load conditions. Nevertheless, all types of unbalanced loads cannot be accommodated; in other words, there is a limitation on how much unbalanced load conditions can be allowed. Therefore, this paper analyzed the maximum allowable unbalanced load conditions in the T-type three-level PWM converter. This result can be properly utilized for an effective design verification considering unbalanced load conditions as well as a comprehensive approach for the stable system operation. The feasibility of the analytical result is verified through simulation and experimental tests.

scholarly journals Analytical Modeling of Neutral Point Current in T-type Three-level PWM Converter

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1324
Author(s):  
Kui-Jun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Model ◽  
Neutral Point ◽  
Control Loop ◽  
Pwm Converter ◽  
Voltage Balancing ◽  
Loop Design ◽  
Offset Voltage ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Effective Voltage ◽  
Balancing Control

Since a T-type three-level PWM converter has several intrinsic advantages, it has been researched for various applications such as grid-connected converter systems. However, it necessarily requires an additional voltage control loop for balancing the upper and the lower DC-link voltage. To satisfy this requirement, an offset voltage is widely used to provide a neutral point current without affecting other variables such as total DC-link voltage and three-phase input current. However, these methods are mostly based on the averaged value between the applied offset voltage and the neutral point voltage or current, and there is no exact analytical model. Therefore, in this paper, the exact theoretical relationship between the offset voltage and the neutral point current is analyzed. This result can be expected to be useful for an effective voltage balancing control loop design as well as the better understanding of the whole system operation. The validity of the obtained analytical model is verified by simulation and experimental results.

The Feasible Analysis of Transformer Fast Reenergizing with Neutral Point Ungrounded

2013 ◽  
Vol 732-733 ◽  
pp. 958-964
Author(s):  
Yao Zhao ◽  
Yu De Yang ◽  
Yan Hong Pan ◽  
Le Qi
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Second Harmonic ◽  
Neutral Point ◽  
Inrush Current ◽  
Differential Protection ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Magnetizing Inrush Current ◽  
Transformer Differential Protection

The feasibility of transformer fast reenergizing with neutral point ungrounded after the external fault being removed is analyzed in this paper. By calculating overvoltage and discriminating magnetizing inrush current, it analyzes four ways to restore power of transformer and chooses the optimal strategy which is safe and time-saving. The result shows that in the case of transformer neutral point ungrounded, closing the low-voltage circuit side breaker before the high-voltage, which can effectively limit over-voltage in a safe range. The second harmonic characteristic of magnetizing waveform may disappear, while the intermittent angle characteristics are still significant. With the help of the intermittent angle principle, transformer differential protection may not misuse. The average time for each customer interruption is reduced from 40 minutes to 10 minutes and saves an hour for engineer on the way back and forth. It will greatly improve power supply reliability.

scholarly journals Synchronized Control of Voltage and Current Harmonics in Distributed Generation System using Fuzzy Controller

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1179-1182
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Fuzzy Controller ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Load Condition ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Current Harmonics ◽  
Simultaneous Control ◽  
Unbalanced Load

The worldwide energy demand is increasing due to increase in population and economic growth. The grid is gradually replaced by Distributed generation systems (DGs). Recently low voltage DG interfacing converter on the non linear load compensation is performed by unified power flow converter. The proposed control technique is analyzed for Simultaneous control of voltage and power under unbalanced load condition using MATLAB/SIMULINK software

scholarly journals Performance of electrokinetic treatment of fine-grained problematic soils

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4B) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abiola Ayopo Abiodun ◽  
◽  
Zalihe Nalbantoglu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Laboratory Model ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Electrode Length ◽  
Problematic Soils

Electrokinetic (EK) treatment is an innovative, cost-effective in situ ground modification technology. The EK treatment uses a combination of low-voltage direct-current, electrodes, and ionic solutions across problematic soil to improve the ground conditions. This study aims to model the effect of changing electrode length (le) on the performance of the EK treatment on the engineering properties of fine-grained problematic soils. The consideration of the changing electrode lengths (le), varying soil depths (ds), and lengthwise anode to cathode distances (dA↔E), in the soil block samples, is in the form of the laboratory model test tank. The significant performance of the experimental tests was with changing electrode lengths of 0.25le (7.5 cm), 0.50le (15.0 cm), 0.75le (22.5 cm), and 1.0le (30.0 cm). The study analyzed the test data obtained from the Atterberg limit and one-dimensional swelling tests at different extraction points of the EK treated soils in the test tanks. Furthermore, the study carefully analyzed the effect of changing electrode length (le) on the performance of the EK treatment. The results of the Design of Experiment (DOE) model analysis revealed that the effect of changing electrode length (le) on the plasticity index (PI), and swelling potential (SP) of the EK treated soils, was significant. For a specific soil depth (ds), the electrode lengths (le) of 0.50le and 0.75le were significantly effective in reducing the PI, and the SP of the EK treated soils. Unlike other studies in the literature, the use of DOE analysis in the present study enabled the detection of the significant input factors and their interactive effects on the PI and the SP, thus, enabling the practicing engineers to navigate accurate design models for large in situ applications.

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