Small-Signal Modeling of AC Power Electronic Systems: Critical Review and Unified Modeling

Yicheng Liao, Xiongfei Wang

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Abstract

The harmonic state-space (HSS), the dynamic phasor (DP), and the generalized dq (GDQ) modeling are three widely used methods for small-signal analysis of ac power electronic systems. By reviewing
their principles and deriving their mathematical relationships, this paper proposes a unified framework for all
the three approaches. The unified modeling reveals that the linearization and transformation can be exchanged
flexibly in the modeling process, and the initial phase takes a role in transforming the GDQ model into the
HSS or DP model. Case studies on a three-phase voltage-source converter in unbalanced power grids are
provided for validation. The relationships of three modeling methods are verified by mathematical proofs and
time-domain simulations. The unified frequency-domain model is further validated through the frequency
scan in experiments. Insights of the unified modeling framework and recommendations from engineering
perspectives are finally discussed.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
JournalIEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics
Volume2
Pages (from-to)424-439
ISSN2644-1314
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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