Ride-through study for matrix-converter adjustable-speed drives during voltage sags

Rashmi Prasad, Kaushik Basu, Krushna K. Mohapatra, Ned Mohan

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Abstract

The ride-through capability issues associated with adjustable-speed drives (ASD) have become an important area of concern due to the susceptibility of ASD to power interruptions. Furthermore due to the absence of the dc link capacitor in matrix-converters (MC), MC adjustable speed drives are more vulnerable to such power disturbances. This paper presents a study of a ride-through strategy for MC adjustable-speed drives. With hysteretic control on the magnitude of motor currents, the strategy comprises of keeping the motor continuously operating through a combination of input voltage vector application, aligned in the flux direction, and zero vector application, along with discontinuation of MC switches. The strategy aims to enhance the ride-through duration and achieve minimum possible flux deviation during the voltage sag period to allow minimum transients during power system restoration. The paper also investigates the effect of different load torques and reference currents at different voltage sags on the maximum possible ride through time.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - IECON 2010, 36th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
Pages686-691
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event36th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2010 - Glendale, AZ, United States
Duration: Nov 7 2010Nov 10 2010

Publication series

NameIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)

Other

Other36th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGlendale, AZ
Period11/7/1011/10/10

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