Analysis of Three-Phase Rectifier Systems with Controlled DC-Link Current Under Unbalanced Grids

Dinesh Kumar, Pooya Davari, Firuz Zare, Frede Blaabjerg

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Abstract

Voltage unbalance is the most common disturbance in distribution networks, which give undesirable effects on many grid connected power electronics systems including Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD). Severe voltage unbalance can force three-phase rectifiers into almost single-phase operation, which degrades the grid power quality and also imposes a significant negative impact on the ASD system. This major power quality issue affecting the conventional rectifiers can be attenuated by controlling the DC-link current based on an Electronic Inductor (EI) technique. The purpose of this digest is to analyze and compare the performance of an EI with a conventional three-phase rectifier under unbalanced grid conditions. Experimental and simulation results validate the proposed mathematical modelling. Further analysis and benchmarking will be provided in the final paper.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2017 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC)
Number of pages8
PublisherIEEE Press
Publication dateMar 2017
Pages2179-2186
ISBN (Print)978-1-5090-5366-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2017
Event2017 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) - Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, United States
Duration: 26 Mar 201730 Mar 2017

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC)
LocationTampa Convention Center
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTampa, FL
Period26/03/201730/03/2017

Keywords

  • Power quality
  • Harmonics
  • Unbalanced grid
  • Adjustable speed drive (ASD)
  • Conventional drive (CD)
  • Electronic inductor (EI)

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