Matrix Converter

The matrix converter (MC) has recently attracted significant attention among researchers because of its applications in wind energy conversion, military power supplies, induction motor drives, etc. Recently, different MC topologies have been proposed and developed which have their own advantages and disadvantages. Matrix converter can be classified as a direct and indirect structure. This chapter aims to give a general description of the basic features of a three phase to three phase matrix converters in terms of performance and of technological issues. Matrix converter is a direct AC-AC converter topology that is able to directly convert energy from an AC source to an AC load without the need of a bulky and limited lifetime energy storage element. AC-AC topologies receive extensive research attention for being an alternative to replace traditional AC-DC-AC converters in the variable voltage and variable frequency AC drive applications.

Employment of torque-hysteresis controller for DTC based induction motor drive

To acquire high enactment, Direct Torque Control (DTC) is a technique used in AC drive systems. In this paper, based on the hysteresis controller, a very simple improved DTC scheme is proposed for induction motor drive. Owing to its simple assembly & effective enactment, DTC is used for AC as well as DC drive as compared to other controlling schemes. the paper approaches mitigation of the ripples in torque by varying the predictable 3-level torque-hysteresis controller used in DTC. The expansion of distinctive switching approach has been generated for chosen voltage-vector. Based on ripple content simulation results carried out in MATLAB/SIMULINK for torque-hysteresis controller to minimize the ripples.

Improving the Tracking Performance under Nonlinear Time-Varying Constraints in Motion Control Applications: From Theoretical Servo Model to Experimental Validation

In the high-accuracy control of an AC machine, the knowledge of pure system parameters, with no deviation in drive coefficients and no disturbance or other nonlinear components, is a difficult issue for operators, even though it is occasionally nonviable. To overcome these troubles, this paper introduces a robust adaptation strategy based on pseudo fuzzy logic and sliding mode control (PFSMC) for an AC servo drive subject to uncertainties and/or external disturbance. Owing to the robustness of the SMC technique, the reduced sensitivity to uncertainties, and the enhanced resistance to disturbances from the pseudo fuzzy mechanism, this control algorithm can guarantee not only system stability but also the improvement of tracking errors in the steady state. To validate the design efficiency of PFSMC, both simulation and laboratory tests of the proposed scheme and a conventional PID scheme were performed to compare them as follows. In a computer environment, test cases with and without certainties were implemented with two controllers to visualize the comparative responses. Then, the two control methods were integrated into a real-world hardware platform to acquire practical outcomes. From these results, it can be noted that our successful approach showed a feasible, effective, and robust performance in AC drive.

Electrical Detection and Control System Based on Artificial Intelligence

With the rapid development of society, many industries have integrated intelligent advanced technology, and electrical automation control is one of them. Electrical automation control system is a control system for the efficiency, status, quality and other aspects of electrical operation. Through the system, electrical operation can be well controlled. After the use of intelligence, the system has the ability of sub identification and decision-making. This paper first briefly analyzes the application theory of artificial intelligence, and then expounds the advantages of artificial intelligence controller. This paper studies the application of artificial intelligence technology in electrical automation control system from two aspects of the application of artificial intelligence in DC drive and AC drive, and analyzes the advantages of artificial intelligence control. Taking the application of AI Artificial Intelligence regulator in the control of an electrical appliance as an example, this paper expounds the circuit principle, implementation scheme and application effect of the system.

Characteristic example of insulation coordination in power converters

Power electronics devices and modules that are most often used in power supply systems when compared to the passive components usually exhibit a very poor ability to withstand surge voltages. These surge voltages can be of different origins, and in most cases are transient surges. The recorded surge voltages even at low levels can lead to a damage of the mentioned power electronics devices or power converter components. Consequently, it is very important to implement a number of measures to increase the insulation level of the entire system. In this paper the two representative examples of insulation coordination are elaborated: i) an industrial AC drive and ii) photovoltaic inverter used in solar grid-connected power systems.