Hybrid Modulation Strategy to Avoid Zero Crossing Distortion in the Vienna Rectifier

  • D. A. Molligoda
  • , S. Ceballos
  • , J. Pou
  • , K. Satpathi
  • , F. Sasongko
  • , C. J. Gajanayake
  • , A. K. Gupta

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Abstract

The three level Vienna rectifier has an inherent problem of current distortion at zero crossings. This can be mitigated by injecting a particular zero sequence so that the reference voltage is clamped to the neutral when the converter reference voltage and current have different signs. However, the converter is at risk of entering into overmodulation while operating at higher modulation indices. In this paper, a hybrid modulation strategy is introduced where a calculated minimal amount of reactive current depending on operating conditions is injected along with the zero sequence, to avoid overmodulation. The reduction in reactive current compared to state-of-the-art solution is significant. With the proposed method, the Vienna rectifier can operate in a wide range of power factors without compromising the quality of the source currents.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1245-1249
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728163444
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 May 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event12th IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021 - Virtual, Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 24 May 202127 May 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021

Conference

Conference12th IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021
Country/TerritorySingapore
CityVirtual, Singapore
Period24/05/2127/05/21

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