Model predictive-based control method for cascaded H-bridge multilevel active rectifiers

Vasiladiotis, M; Pavlou, K; Manias, S; Rufer, A

dc.contributor.author	Vasiladiotis, M	en
dc.contributor.author	Pavlou, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Manias, S	en
dc.contributor.author	Rufer, A	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:47:24Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:47:24Z
dc.date.issued	2011	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/33128
dc.subject	Active Rectifiers	en
dc.subject	Cascaded H-Bridges	en
dc.subject	Model Predictive Control (MPC)	en
dc.subject	Multilevel Converters	en
dc.subject.other	Active rectifiers	en
dc.subject.other	Battery chargers	en
dc.subject.other	Cascaded H-bridge	en
dc.subject.other	Constrained model predictive control	en
dc.subject.other	Control methods	en
dc.subject.other	Control strategies	en
dc.subject.other	Converter topologies	en
dc.subject.other	H-bridge cells	en
dc.subject.other	H-bridges	en
dc.subject.other	High flexibility	en
dc.subject.other	Industrial automation	en
dc.subject.other	Input current harmonics	en
dc.subject.other	Laboratory set-up	en
dc.subject.other	Model Predictive Control (MPC)	en
dc.subject.other	Multilevel converter	en
dc.subject.other	Non-linear controllers	en
dc.subject.other	Power supply	en
dc.subject.other	Stable operation	en
dc.subject.other	Steady state	en
dc.subject.other	Traction systems	en
dc.subject.other	Transient conditions	en
dc.subject.other	Unbalanced loads	en
dc.subject.other	Unity power factor	en
dc.subject.other	Voltage potentials	en
dc.subject.other	Algorithms	en
dc.subject.other	Electric power factor	en
dc.subject.other	Electric rectifiers	en
dc.subject.other	Energy conversion	en
dc.subject.other	Industrial plants	en
dc.subject.other	Power quality	en
dc.subject.other	Predictive control systems	en
dc.subject.other	Topology	en
dc.subject.other	Model predictive control	en
dc.title	Model predictive-based control method for cascaded H-bridge multilevel active rectifiers	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1109/ECCE.2011.6064200	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2011.6064200	en
heal.identifier.secondary	6064200	en
heal.publicationDate	2011	en
heal.abstract	The cascaded H-Bridge multilevel active rectifier is an emerging converter topology, which offers significant advantages, such as modularity and high flexibility for a wide range of applications, including traction systems, industrial automation plants, uninterruptable power supplies, and battery chargers. However, the need for stable operation of the H-Bridge cells at asymmetrical voltage potentials and unbalanced loads imposes demanding requirements, in terms of an advanced and accurate control strategy. This paper introduces a simple and powerful solution to the mentioned problems, based on constrained Model Predictive Control (MPC). The proposed nonlinear controller achieves low input current harmonic distortion with almost unity power factor, as well as independent regulation of the H-Bridge cells, both under steady state and transient conditions. The effectiveness of the novel control algorithm is demonstrated by means of simulations as well as preliminary experimentation on a single-phase laboratory setup. © 2011 IEEE.	en
heal.journalName	IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition: Energy Conversion Innovation for a Clean Energy Future, ECCE 2011, Proceedings	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1109/ECCE.2011.6064200	en
dc.identifier.spage	3200	en
dc.identifier.epage	3207	en