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A SINGLE RATING INDUCTOR MULTILEVEL CURRENT SOURCE
INVERTER WITH PWM STRATEGIES AND FUZZY LOGIC CONTROL
B.Lakshmi.R
EEE Dept., Shri Vishnu Engg. College for Women,
Bhimavaram, AP, INDIA
ABSTRACT
In this paper a unique single rating inductor multilevel current source inverter (MCSI) is
explored taking advantage of the three different redundant zero states of the topology. The proposed
MCSI consists of identical modules in which the current flow is same in all the inductors. The
control and gate signal generation is achieved by Phase-Shifted Carrier SPWM with proper
implementation of a new state machine approach, which is easy to implement and allows both
current balance and minimized switching frequency with higher efficiency for industrial applications.
Space vector modulation is also implemented which will be an alternative for gate signal generation.
The performance of a seven level, three modules, arrangement is analyzed and is thoroughly
simulated with Matlab Simulink.
Keywords: fuzzy logic control, multilevel current-source inverter (MCSI), phase-shifted carrier
SPWM (PSC-SPWM), redundant zero states, space vector modulation.
I. INTRODUCTION
Multilevel voltage source converters have captured investigators attention and have been
used in major applications involving high power, while current source inverters have not been in
focus. Recent trends of electronic switches, which can rapidly turn on and off such as insulated gate
bipolar transistors (IGBT), emitter turn-off thyristors (ETO), [13] dual gate commutated thyristors
(Dual GCT), [12] integrated gate-thyristors (IGCT)], and low-losses SiC devices, has allowed
the implementation of sinusoidal pulse with modulation (SPWM) and space vector modulation
(SVPWM) techniques and multilevel schemes powered by a current source, ensuing low distortion
and fast dynamic response in high-power applications.
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Multilevel topologies present several advantages regarding total harmonic distortion and
stress on inductors and switches, Several Multilevel-CSI topologies have been developed.Multi-
rating-inductor-MCSI requires only two balance inductors for two adjacent modules, and every pair
of balance inductors carry different current values. There are no balance inductors in the paralleled
H-bridge-MCSI although the use of multiple independent dc current sources is necessary. In this
paper a single-rating-inductor-MCSI is employed to feed a three phase load. The converter
consists of a number of identical modules which determine the different current levels. Each
module uses two balance inductors and six power switches. All inductors of every module should
carry the same current values. The current flowing through the inductors can be balanced and
switching frequency can be reduced by applying a state machine modulation that properly uses
redundant zero states.
The selected topology has as many degrees of freedom to impose different current levels in
the three phases of the load as inductors acting as current sources. They are a smart choice to
improve performance and efficiency in industrial applications[14],where high power or low voltage
and high current are required, such as grid integration of renewable sources ,induction motor drives,
high-voltage direct-current (HVDC), flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS).CSI
drives also have reliable short-circuit and overcurrent protection The current flowing through the
inductors can be balanced, and switching frequency can be reduced by applying a state-machine
modulation that properly uses redundant zero states. Industrial assembles are easy to develop and to
operate because all modules are identical[5].The behavior of this converter is very different from the
behavior of the traditional MVSI. Herein, each module carries a fraction of the load current, and
there is no separation of modules or switches per phase as occur in an MVSI. In this paper, the
SPWM logic has been modified for better performance and simple approach is presented showing
that current balance can be provided by adapting a well-known SPWM [5] and SVPWM as an
alternative strategy while minimizing switching speed using a novel sequential machine design.
In terms of power system control Multilevel concept offers new horizons, with the ability to
independently control the power system parameters like line active and reactive powers and bus
voltage. The multilevel concept also has the advantages like voltage capability, inductors current
continuity, decreased switching frequency and total harmonic distortion (THD) and thereby
decreasing switching losses. However, the increase in the use of the electronic switches due to the
increase in the output current levels demands an advanced control technique to the lower order
harmonics enhance the complex operation.
To mitigate the lower order harmonics Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) is
an advanced modulation technique with optimized switching strategy. The most effective fuzzy logic
control is used to reduce the distortions in main source current where a PI controller is used
normally. In detail, this paper is organized as follows The circuit is brainy described in Section II-
A, followed by an analysis of the most important topics of the modulation method in Section II-B–D-
E. Section III presents the evaluation of the performance of the proposed inverter with simulation
results.
2. NOVEL CSI ARRANGEMENT
2.1. Switching Structure
The converter topology presented in Fig. 1, also known as “single-rating inductor MCSI”,
connected in parallel with the load and sharing a common current source consists of multiple CSI sub
circuits Each module consists of six switches and two inductors. In this inverter, each module
consists of two inductors and two inductors in series with the main current source splits the current in
equal shares from the main source which requires a very careful startup design. The main advantage
of this Multilevel CSI configuration is its modular structure, where each identical module handles
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only a fraction of the load current. The number of levels in output current can be determined
according to the number of modules “m” in
�� � ��� � ��� Where n=0, 1 ...2m (1)
Where m represents the number of modules and n goes from 0 to 2m. In this paper we consider
m=3 to obtain seven levels of load current
�� � 1, �� , �� , 0, � �� , � �� , �1 (2)
Fig. 1: Basic MCSI scheme
The number of levels n in the output current can also be determined according to the number
of modules m in n = 2m+1, where m=1, 2, 3,....... .To obtain seven levels in the output current we
require 18 switches with bidirectional voltage blocking capability and six inductors i.e., two
inductors per module and two current sharing inductors in series with the main current source.
Distinguished load currents can be obtained by turning on and off each switch. An example of a valid
switch combination is shown in Fig. 2, and its corresponding switches states are presented in Table I.
In example 1, the switches A1, B1 and C1 are on, while a third of supply current “I“ is conducted by
each branch. Current into phase R equals “I”. The current in phase S is I/3 flowing from the load to
the source through switch A5 and the current on phase T is 2/3I flowing towards the source through
switches B6 and C6. The analysis of example 2 is analogous, providing 2/3I and 1/3I into phases R
and S respectively, while all current I flows outwards phase T. Solid lines in Fig. 3 show the current
paths through the whole converter down to the load for the examples described previously. By
changing more than one combination of switches each output current level can be generated .This
acts as an great advantage for MCSI compared to MVSI by minimising the switching frequency and
current control balance in the inductors of the converter which ultimately gives more degrees of
freedom than the traditional MVSI.
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Fig. 2: Current flow according to the switches in the on
TABLE 1: Switching combinations for examples in fig.2
2.2. SPWM of One Module SPWM Modulation is based on the comparison of a sinusoidal control signal with a triangular
carrier. Depending on the control signal whether it is greater or smaller than the carrier the
switches on each single branch are turned on or off. The standard three phase sine waves are given as
control signals for three phase loads. If SPWM is chosen
signals PR, PS, PT (Fig. 4b), generated can be used to turn on and off the switches in each leg of the
inverter by comparing one triangul
implement in CSI, in order to guarantee that the current of the module is imposed to a certain phase
of the load. The driving signals are obtained with some more manipulation of the signals to obtain
desired output current level, assuring current continuity in all th
PT two at a time (PR PS, PS PT, PT PR) is performed to identify which
levels and LR, LS, LT (Fig. 4c) are obtained. These signals indicate when each phase should deliver
current but they have no information of their polarity.
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Current flow according to the switches in the on-state
Switching combinations for examples in fig.2
2.2. SPWM of One Module SPWM Modulation is based on the comparison of a sinusoidal control signal with a triangular
arrier. Depending on the control signal whether it is greater or smaller than the carrier the
switches on each single branch are turned on or off. The standard three phase sine waves are given as
control signals for three phase loads. If SPWM is chosen for voltage source inverters (VSI), the gate
b), generated can be used to turn on and off the switches in each leg of the
inverter by comparing one triangular with three sine waves (Fig. 4a).But this is not so easy to
CSI, in order to guarantee that the current of the module is imposed to a certain phase
of the load. The driving signals are obtained with some more manipulation of the signals to obtain
desired output current level, assuring current continuity in all the inductors. First an XOR of PR, PS,
PT two at a time (PR PS, PS PT, PT PR) is performed to identify which of the branches have equal
c) are obtained. These signals indicate when each phase should deliver
ve no information of their polarity.
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SPWM Modulation is based on the comparison of a sinusoidal control signal with a triangular
arrier. Depending on the control signal whether it is greater or smaller than the carrier the
switches on each single branch are turned on or off. The standard three phase sine waves are given as
for voltage source inverters (VSI), the gate
b), generated can be used to turn on and off the switches in each leg of the
a).But this is not so easy to
CSI, in order to guarantee that the current of the module is imposed to a certain phase
of the load. The driving signals are obtained with some more manipulation of the signals to obtain
e inductors. First an XOR of PR, PS,
of the branches have equal
c) are obtained. These signals indicate when each phase should deliver
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Fig. 3: Current Flow
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Current Flow a)Example 1 b)Example 2
Fig.4: SPWM modulation
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Fig. 5: Gate Signal Logic Diagram
This means that signals Li combine both upper and lower switch signals in each branch (LR
A1 and A4, LS A2 and A5, LT A3 and A6). It is still necessary to identify whether the upper or the
lower switch should carry the current. This is performed with the help of signals Si (Fig. 4d) which
represent the polarity of the reference currents of each leg. Upper switch gate signal is obtained by
performing a logical AND of Li with Si. Lower switch gate signal is the logical AND of Li with
logical complement of Si [5]. The resulting six active states are shown in table II. Fig. 5 shows the
corresponding logic diagram. The combination of the valid conditions of all the switches form a set
of six active valid states that are shown in Table 2. Space vector modulation can be an alternative,
although it requires some higher computing efforts.
Table 2: Direct SPWM Gate Signals
2.3. Minimum Switching-Frequency Zero-State Selection Firing signals generated in Fig. 5e cannot directly drive IGBT’s gates since they generate
zero states by turning off all switches[1]. This does not allow inductor’s current continuity in a CSI,
e. g. time “z” in Fig. 4. Zero states generated by the SPWM logic should be recognized and replaced
by adequate zero states according to the CSI topology[7] as is developed in this section. A CSI
module can generate zero states in seven different ways as shown in Fig. 7 (where on switches are
highlighted). Closing all six switches (Fig. 6a) is the simplest implementation at the expense of
greater losses. The most efficient solution is closing only the two switches of a branch (Fig. 6b) in
terms of switching frequency. The worst case of combination of switches is shown in Fig. 6c, hence
it will not be considered. The identification of the six main sequences as shown in Fig. 8, e.g.
sequence A is a string of states 6, 2 and 0 in the form “…0 2 6 0 6 2 0 2 6 0 6 2 0…”is easy for
Performing a detailed analysis of the commutation signals (A1…A6) generated with SPWM (Fig.
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5e) it is easy to identify six main Each active state (1 to 6) is generated as described in section II-B
and represents a combination of switches in a module according to table II. Each sequence (A to F) is
a state of the sequential machine displayed in Fig. 9. The jump from one sequence to the next is
performed by detecting a switching state that does not belong to the current sequence, e.g. sequence
B will run until a state 1 is generated by the PWM logic, then sequence C will be initiated. Correct
zero state implementation is mandatory when minimizing switching frequency, avoiding unnecessary
switches’ changes inside a sequence thus lowering power dissipation. Minimum switching frequency
can be accomplished by correctly choosing the zero state in each sequence. The table 3 shows that
only one zero combination is assigned to each sequence in order to minimize the switching
frequency. For example, during sequence B, turning on switches A1 and A4 as zero state avoids that
A1, A2 and A3 have to change state while the sequence is active. Logic state machine replaces zero
states generated by SPWM (all switches closed) by optimal zero combination according to the active
sequence. The active states are not affected by the state machine and pass through unchanged. Fig.
9 shows the gate signals of switch A1 as an example of the effect of the sequential machine on
commutation of the power switches. Gate signals generated with the state machine zero selection
(Fig. 9b) have much less commutations per cycle than all switches closed (Fig. 6a) zero approach
(Fig. 9a).
Fig. 6: Seven zero states possible for one CSI module
Fig. 7: Six Commutation Sequences
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Fig. 8: Sequence of states
Table 3: Minimum switching frequency gate signals
Fig. 9: Gate signal for switch A1 a)SPWM b)sequential state machine
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2.4. Multilevel Operation: PSC-SPWM Multiple modules are arranged to produce a multilevel output current. Since load voltage
may affect the current balance over the sharing inductors a careful choice of the PWM should be
performed. The simplest way is to adopt a Phase-Shifted Carrier SPWM [3], [4].The PSC-SPWM
uses as many triangular carriers as modules have the converter. These carrier waves are delayed an
angle
Øk = ���k .where k=1,2,......m (3)
where m=3 and k goes from 1 to m as shown in Fig. 10
Fig. 10: PSC-SPWM modulation
The output current level is controlled by setting the reference sine waves amplitude. The
amplitude modulation index ma is then defined as,
m� � ����� ������� !��
2.5. Space vector pulse width modulation Every switching state can be represented as a vector in the converters α-β space vector plane.
The three phase currents can be transformed into two phase currents in α-β plane as represented
below.
"�#$%&�'$%&(= �� )1 � � � � � �0 √�� � √��+ )�,-$%&�,.$%&�,/$%&+ (4)
A resulted space vector can be expressed as equation
I(t)= �#$%& 0 j�'$%& (5)
This can be rewritten as equation
i(t) =2�,-$%&e45 0 �,.$%&e46π7 0 �,/$%&e48π7 9 (6)
�,- = :�6 , �,.; � <� , �,/ � =�� (7)
Substituting the switching currents into equation (6), the resulted vector of switching state
can be driven. The resulted vectors are shown in a diagram which is called space vector diagram
shown in fig.12 since, the space vectors do not move, they are called stationary vectors. On the other
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hand, the desired three-phase current on the AC side IW can be expressed as a reference vector
rotating counter clockwise in the vector plane. Each revolution of the reference
an entire fundamental cycle of the AC current. In other words, the reference current vector rotates at
the desired AC frequency. The ratio between the
can be synthesized by the adjacent
vector and the DC current determines the modulation index of the converter.
sequences are available but they are associated with different device switching frequencies and
harmonic profiles. The harmonic profile of the conventional SVM is undesirable for AC filter design
in the CSC. The AC capacitor together with the power supply side inductance or machine side
inductance will cause LC resonances. The resonance frequency is no
of the fundamental frequency to ensure not only desired current quality but also acceptable cost. The
low order harmonic currents, 5th and 7th orders in specific, will cause harmonic voltages as well as
resonance problems.
Fig. 11:
3. SIMULATION RESULTS
The proposed seven-level converter consists on three modules. Each switch is implemented
with an IGBT transistor and a series diode to allow bidirectional voltage bl
simple buck converter, with autonomous SPWM and a fuzzy logic control, provides the energy to the
main inductors.
The performance of the proposed converter is simulated with Matlab Simulink. The converter
arrangement is composed of three identical modules, each one built with six IGBTs with series
diodes. The sequential state machine for each module is implemented with Simulink’s state
tool. The output current of the simula
2/3I, 1/3I, 0, −1/3I, −2/3I, −I) can be recognized. A capacitor bank is used to filter the output current
The main parameters of the inverter is summarised i
regulated with a fuzzy logic control, acting on the firing angle of input rectifier’s thyristors. The
reverse power capability of the input rectifier allows four
of the load. The inverter output current is shown in Fig. 12a, where the seven leve
1/3I, -2/3I, -I) can be recognized. . A capacitor bank is used to filter the output current. The main
parameters of the inverter is summarised in the table IV.
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phase current on the AC side IW can be expressed as a reference vector
rotating counter clockwise in the vector plane. Each revolution of the reference vector corresponds to
an entire fundamental cycle of the AC current. In other words, the reference current vector rotates at
the desired AC frequency. The ratio between the magnitudes of the reference the reference vector
space vectors based on the principle of ampere
vector and the DC current determines the modulation index of the converter. Several switching
sequences are available but they are associated with different device switching frequencies and
monic profiles. The harmonic profile of the conventional SVM is undesirable for AC filter design
in the CSC. The AC capacitor together with the power supply side inductance or machine side
inductance will cause LC resonances. The resonance frequency is normally between 3.5pu to 4.5 P.u
of the fundamental frequency to ensure not only desired current quality but also acceptable cost. The
low order harmonic currents, 5th and 7th orders in specific, will cause harmonic voltages as well as
space vector diagram for 7-level CSI
level converter consists on three modules. Each switch is implemented
with an IGBT transistor and a series diode to allow bidirectional voltage blocking capabilities. A
simple buck converter, with autonomous SPWM and a fuzzy logic control, provides the energy to the
The performance of the proposed converter is simulated with Matlab Simulink. The converter
mposed of three identical modules, each one built with six IGBTs with series
diodes. The sequential state machine for each module is implemented with Simulink’s state
tool. The output current of the simulated inverter is shown in Fig. 12(a), where the
I) can be recognized. A capacitor bank is used to filter the output current
rter is summarised in the table 4.The currents in main inductors are
trol, acting on the firing angle of input rectifier’s thyristors. The
reverse power capability of the input rectifier allows four-quadrant operation or regenerative braking
of the load. The inverter output current is shown in Fig. 12a, where the seven levels (I, 2/3I, 1/3I, 0,
. A capacitor bank is used to filter the output current. The main
parameters of the inverter is summarised in the table IV.
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phase current on the AC side IW can be expressed as a reference vector
vector corresponds to
an entire fundamental cycle of the AC current. In other words, the reference current vector rotates at
he reference vector
space vectors based on the principle of ampere-second balance
Several switching
sequences are available but they are associated with different device switching frequencies and
monic profiles. The harmonic profile of the conventional SVM is undesirable for AC filter design
in the CSC. The AC capacitor together with the power supply side inductance or machine side
rmally between 3.5pu to 4.5 P.u
of the fundamental frequency to ensure not only desired current quality but also acceptable cost. The
low order harmonic currents, 5th and 7th orders in specific, will cause harmonic voltages as well as
level converter consists on three modules. Each switch is implemented
ocking capabilities. A
simple buck converter, with autonomous SPWM and a fuzzy logic control, provides the energy to the
The performance of the proposed converter is simulated with Matlab Simulink. The converter
mposed of three identical modules, each one built with six IGBTs with series
diodes. The sequential state machine for each module is implemented with Simulink’s state flow
(a), where the seven levels (I,
I) can be recognized. A capacitor bank is used to filter the output current.
n the table 4.The currents in main inductors are
trol, acting on the firing angle of input rectifier’s thyristors. The
quadrant operation or regenerative braking
ls (I, 2/3I, 1/3I, 0, -
. A capacitor bank is used to filter the output current. The main
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Table 4: Inverter parameters
Figure 12: a) Inverter Output Current b) Load Current
Figure 13: Inductor Current Balance a)Inductor Current b)sharing inductor current
The output current is filtered to the load (Fig. 12b) with low distortion and Fig. 13 shows the
balance operation of all sharing inductors. It is clear that each inductor carries one third of the main
current. A detail of one of these currents is shown in Fig. 13b. The output current is regulated by
changing ma presenting a linear dependency. The current of the sharing inductors remains under
balance at different values of ma and the block diagram of the proposed MCSI is shown in fig.14.
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Figure 14: Basic Block Diagram of the Proposed Inverter
4. CONCLUSION
A novel modular single rating inductor MCSI topology was analyzed in this paper. The
behavior of a seven level, three modules,with fuzzy logic control arrangement was simulated
showing excellent conditions of load regulation, linearity and dynamic response. As a result of
circuit topology and PSC-SPWM utilization, current balance was achieved in both main and sharing
inductors, even under load and operation point changes. The switching frequency was minimized
with a new state-machine approach, taking the advantage of the three different zero-states of the
topology.
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