The dissertation presents a generalized average-current-mode control technique (GACMC), which is an extension of the average-current-mode control (ACMC) for single-phase ac-dc boost converters with power factor correction (PFC). Traditional ACMC is generalized in a sense that it offers improved performance in the form of significant reduction of the current control loop bandwidth requirement for a given line frequency in unidirectional and bidirectional boost PFC converters, and additional functionality in the form of reactive power control capability in bidirectional converters. These features allow using a relatively low switching frequency and slow-switching power devices such as insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) in boost PFC converters, including those designed for higher ac line frequencies such as in aircraft power systems (360–800 Hz). In bidirectional boost PFC converters, including multilevel topologies, the GACMC offers a capability to supply a prescribed amount of reactive power (with leading or lagging current) independently of the dc load power, which allows the converter to be used as a static reactive power compensator in the power system. A closed-loop dynamic model for the current control loop of the boost PFC converter with the ACMC has been developed. The model explains the structure of the converter input admittance, the current phase lead phenomenon, and lays the groundwork for development of the GACMC. The leading phase admittance cancellation (LPAC) principle has been proposed to completely eliminate the current phase lead phenomenon and, consequently, the zero-crossing distortion in unidirectional converters. The LPAC technique has been adapted for active compensation of the input filter capacitor current in bidirectional boost PFC converters. The dynamic model of the current control loop for bidirectional boost PFC converters was augmented to include a reactive power controller. The proposed control strategy enables the converter to process reactive power and, thus, be used as a reactive power compensator, independently of the converter operation as an ac-dc converter. Multiple realizations of the reactive power controller have been identified and examined in a systematic way, along with their merits and limitations, including susceptibility to the ac line noise. Frequency response characteristics of reactive elements emulated by means of these realizations have been described. Theoretical principles and practical solutions developed in this dissertation have been experimentally verified using unidirectional and bidirectional converter prototypes. Experimental results demonstrated validity of the theory and proposed practical implementations of the GACMC. / Ph. D.

For decades, the Silicon-based semiconductors have been the solution for power electronics applications. However, these semiconductors have approached their limits of operation in blocking voltage, working temperature and switching frequency. Due to material superiority, the relatively-new wide-bandgap semiconductors such as Silicon-Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs enable higher voltages, switching frequencies and operating temperatures when compared to Silicon technology, resulting in improved converter specifications. The current study tries to investigate the impact of emerging medium-voltage SiC MOSFETs on industrial motor drive application, where over a quarter of the total electricity in the world is being consumed. Firstly, non-commercial SiC MOSFETs at 3.3 kV and 400 A rating are characterized to enable converter design and simulation based on them. In order to feature the best performance out of the devices under test, an intelligent high-performance gate driver is designed embedding required functionalities and protections. Secondly, total of three converters are targeted for industrial motor drive application at medium-voltage and high-power range. For this purpose the cascaded H-bridge, the modular multilevel converter and the 5-L active neutral point clamped converters are designed at 4.16-, 6.9- and 13.8 kV voltage ratings and 3- and 5 MVA power ratings. Selection of different voltage and power levels is done to elucidate variation of different parameters within the converters versus operating point. Later, comparisons are done between the surveyed topologies designed at different operating points based on Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs. The comparison includes different aspects such as efficiency, power density, semiconductor utilization, energy stored in converter structure, fault containment, low-speed operation capability and parts count (for a measure of reliability). Having the comparisons done based on simulation data, an H-bridge cell is implemented using 3.3 kV 400 A SiC MOSFETs to evaluate validity of the conducted simulations. Finally, a novel method is proposed for series-connecting individual SiC MOSFETs to reach higher voltage devices. Considering the fact that currently the SiC MOSFETs are not commercially available at voltages higher above 1.7 kV, this will enable implementation of converters using medium-voltage SiC MOSFETs that are achieved by stacking commercially-available 1.7 kV MOSFETs. The proposed method is specifically developed for SiC MOSFETs with high dv/dt rates, while majority of the existing solutions could only work merely with slow Si-based semiconductors. / Ph. D.

Modeling and simulation have become fully ingrained into the set of design and development tools that are broadly used in the field of power electronics. To state simply, they represent the fastest and safest way to study a circuit or system, thus aiding in the research, design, diagnosis, and debugging phases of power converter development. Advances in computing technologies have also enabled the ability to conduct reliability and production yield analyses to ensure that the system performance can meet given requirements despite the presence of inevitable manufacturing variability and variations in the operating conditions. However, the trustworthiness of all the model-based design techniques depends entirely on the accuracy of the simulation models used, which, thus far, has not yet been fully considered. Prior to this research, heuristic safety factors were used to compensate for deviation of real system performance from the predictions made using modeling and simulation. This approach resulted invariably in a more conservative design process. In this research, a modeling and design approach with parametric and model-form uncertainty quantification is formulated to bridge the modeling and simulation accuracy and reliance gaps that have hindered the full exploitation of model-based design techniques. Prior to this research, a few design approaches were developed to account for variability in the design process; these approaches have not shown the capability to be applicable to complex systems. This research, however, demonstrates that the implementation of the proposed modeling approach is able to handle complex power converters and systems. A systematic study for developing a simplified test bed for uncertainty quantification analysis is introduced accordingly. For illustrative purposes, the proposed modeling approach is applied to the switching model of a modular multilevel converter to improve the existing modeling practice and validate the model used in the design of this large-scale power converter. The proposed modeling and design methodology is also extended to design optimization, where a robust multi-objective design and optimization approach with parametric and model form uncertainty quantification is proposed. A sensitivity index is defined accordingly as a quantitative measure of system design robustness, with regards to manufacturing variability and modeling inaccuracies in the design of systems with multiple performance functions. The optimum design solution is realized by exploring the Pareto Front of the enhanced performance space, where the model-form error associated with each design is used to modify the estimated performance measures. The parametric sensitivity of each design point is also considered to discern between cases and help identify the most parametrically-robust of the Pareto-optimal design solutions. To demonstrate the benefits of incorporating uncertainty quantification analysis into the design optimization from a more practical standpoint, a Vienna-type rectifier is used as a case study to compare the theoretical analysis with a comprehensive experimental validation. This research shows that the model-form error and sensitivity of each design point can potentially change the performance space and the resultant Pareto Front. As a result, ignoring these main sources of uncertainty in the design will result in incorrect decision-making and the choice of a design that is not an optimum design solution in practice. / Ph. D.

Cette thèse s'intéresse au pilotage des cycles limites pour une classe particulière de systèmes hybrides (SDH): les systèmes commutés cycliques. La thématique des SDH est née du constat d'insuffisance des modèles dynamiques classiques pour décrire les comportements lorsque des aspects évènementiels interviennent. Une classe particulièrement importante de SDH est formée par celle qui présente un régime permanent cyclique. Ces systèmes ont des points de fonctionnement non auto-maintenables: il n'existe pas de commande qui maintienne le système sur ce point. Le maintien n'est assuré qu'en valeur moyenne, en effectuant un cycle dans un voisinage du point par commutation des sous systèmes. L'établissement d'une loi de commutation pour cette classe de systèmes doit répondre aux objectifs de stabilité et de performance dynamique, mais doit également garantir la satisfaction de critères liés à la forme d'onde. A l'heure actuelle, peu de méthodes de commande prennent en compte le caractère cyclique du système. Les travaux de cette thèse ont pour objectif de développer des méthodes génériques et robustes pour piloter cette classe de systèmes. Les algorithmes proposés doivent également pouvoir être implémenté en temps réels. On modélise le système comme un système non - linéaire affine en la commande dont la loi de commande apparait dans le modèle. Ce type de modélisation permet d'envisager deux types de synthèse: l'une à base de commande prédictive et l'autre à base de commande optimale. Ce travail est validé par une partie applicative sur des manipulations dans le CRAN et dans des laboratoires du réseau d'excellence européenne HYCON dans le cadre duquel s'est déroulé cette étude / This work deals with limit cycle control for one particular class of hybrid dynamical systems (HDS): The cyclic switched systems. The HDS were born because the traditional dynamical models were not able to describe complex behaviors and most of all, behaviors with discontinuities. From an application point of view, one important class of HDS depicts a cyclic behavior in steady state. The main characteristic of these systems is that the operation point cannot be maintained: It does not exist a control that maintains the system on a desired operation point. However, this point can be obtained in average by turning into its neighborhood. Thus, a cycle is produced by switching among the system modes. A switched control law must satisfy stability and dynamic performance. Moreover, criteria related to the waveform must be verified. Nowadays, few methods take into account the cyclic behavior of the system. In this research, some generic methods are studied. They show good performance for controlling the cyclic switched systems. The proposed algorithms can be implemented in real-time. The approaches are based on an affine non-linear model of the system whose control explicitly appears. Two control methods are considered: i) A predictive control, ii) An optimal control. Since the predictive control is a good choice for tracking, it will be able to maintain the system in a cycle. The optimal control yields solutions that can be applied to the transients. Some experiments with both control methods applied to the power converters are shown. These tests were carried out not only in our laboratory (CRAN), but also in other laboratories as part of the HYCON excellence network

Les structures de conversion multi-niveaux parallèles permettent de faire transiter de fortscourants tout en gardant une bonne puissance massique ; celles-ci sont réalisées en parallélisantdes cellules de commutation. Cette parallélisation permet de réduire le courant dans chaquecellule et ainsi de revenir dans des gammes plus standard de composants de puissance. Laparallélisation, en utilisant une commande adaptée, améliore les formes d’onde en sortie duconvertisseur. Ce manuscrit se focalisera sur une structure de conversion multiniveaux parallèlespécifique constituée de bras de hacheur dévolteur en parallèles couplés magnétiquement. Eneffet du fait de la commande entrelacée mise en place, l’ondulation du courant de sortie se voitréduite mais en contrepartie l’utilisation d’inductances séparées sur chaque bras entraine uneaugmentation de l’ondulation des courants de bras, directement liée au nombre de cellules decommutation, en fonction de l’ondulation du courant de sortie. Afin de palier à ce problème cesinductances sont remplacées par un (ou plusieurs) coupleur(s) magnétique(s) qui permet(tent) deréduire l’ondulation de courant dans chaque bras. Cependant dans le but de garantir la nonsaturation ainsi qu’une bonne intégration des coupleurs il est nécessaire de s’assurer del’équilibrage des courants de chaque bras malgré une différence entre les paramètres. Ainsi cemanuscrit s’est axé vers la détermination de différentes méthodes de modélisation découplant lesystème permettant le maintien de l’égale répartition des courants en utilisant des différences derapports cycliques. Ces méthodes de modélisation ont été généralisées afin de réaliser unalgorithme permettant de générer des lois de commande quel que soit le nombre de cellules enparallèle. Dans une dernière partie ces lois de commande ont été testées sur un prototype en lesimplémentant sur FPGA afin de procéder à une vérification expérimentale / The parallel multilevel converters allow high current with a high power-weight ratio by associatingcommutation cells in parallel. This parallelization reduces the current in each cells and so onpermits to use standard range of components. With an adapted command the quality of the outputwaveforms is improved. This report will focus on a specific structure made off Buck converter withmagnetic coupling. Indeed thanks to the interleaved command, the output current ripple is reducedbut in return using separated inductances on each leg leads an increasing of the leg current ripple,directly linked to the number of leg and the ripple of the output current. In order to avoid thisproblem those inductances are replaced by one or more intercell transformers (ICT) that reducethe ripple of each leg current. However in a way to ensure unsaturated ICTs and good integrationit is necessary to balance the current of each leg despite parameter variation. Thus this report isfocused on modeling uncoupling methods for the system ensuring an equal distribution of thecurrents with duty cycles differences. Those modeling methods were generalized to achieve to analgorithm which generate control law whatever the number of leg. In the last part those controllaws are tested on a test bench by implementing them on a FPGA board to validate experimentallythe results

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-12T20:27:38Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marcos Vinicius Bressan.pdf: 3794882 bytes, checksum: c55b9af15d7d913dc3d962a990a792c4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-18 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This work present a new three-phase hybrid multilevel inverter, that is composed of two topologies in cascaded association. The three-phase NPC and the half-bridge modules are connected in series. This con¬nection increases the number of the output voltage levels, improves the output voltage quality and rises the power process by inverter. The theoretical analysis is presented, the switching states are investigated and the average and the RMS currents values in the semiconductors are verified. Based on the current values are projected the dc capacitors, and analyzed the semicondutors loss energy and the input currents of the inverter. Two modulation scheme are presented at proposed inver¬ter, the hybrid PWM and SVM modulation scheme. The first part of the experimental results are verified behavior of the multilevel power structure developed in laboratory. The second part of the experimen¬tal results evaluates quality of output voltage with different modulation scheme using of the mathematical tools THD and WTHD. / Este trabalho apresenta um novo inversor multinível híbrido trifásico, que é formado pela associação em cascata de duas topologias. No caso, um conversor NPC trifásico conectado em série a módulos de converso¬res meia ponte. A ligação em série desses conversores permite ampliar o número de níveis de tensão sintetizados pelo inversor, melhorar a qualidade da forma de onda da tensão de saída e o aumento da energia processada pelo inversor. Uma análise teórica do inversor é apresen¬tada, averiguando as etapas de operação e determinando os valores médio e eficaz da corrente nos semicondutores de potência. Com base nas análises dos valores médio e eficaz da corrente nos semicondutores dimensiona-se os capacitores de barramento, assim com a energia dissi¬pada pelos semicondutores e a análise teórica das correntes de entradas do inversor empregando de retificadores multipulsos. Também são apre¬sentadas duas técnicas de modulação ao inversor proposto: a técnica de modulação PWM híbrida e a SVM. Os resultados experimentais, em sua primeira parte, avaliam o comportamento da estrutura multinível desenvolvida em laboratório. Na segunda parte dos resultados experi¬mentais, avalia-se qualidade da forma de onda de tensão com diferentes técnicas de modulação utilizando das ferramentas matemáticas THD e WTHD.

L’objectif principal de cette thèse consiste à développer des stratégies de modélisation et de contrôle pour la conversion de fréquence en utilisant un convertisseur multi-modulaire sans utilisation de lien en continu. Ce convertisseur est nécessaire pour l’intégration des énergies renouvelables offshore dans un réseau de transport à basse fréquence. La basse fréquence électrique profite à la fois des avantages des réseaux alternatif et continu. L’utilisation de convertisseurs modulaires dans ces réseaux permet, entre autres, de supprimer le transformateur du côté de la basse fréquence électrique. Dans cette optique, l’énergie est convertie depuis la fréquence nominale à 50 Hz ou 60 Hz (considérée comme la haute fréquence) vers un tiers de 50 Hz. Le convertisseur est aussi capable de transformer d’autres valeurs de fréquence. Dans un premier temps, la méthode de modélisation du convertisseur est reliée à la théorie du transformateur de voltage triphasé avec un couplage en YDY. En deuxième lieu, l’application du théorème de superposition nous permet d’évaluer séparément la contribution de chaque fréquence. Dans un dernier temps, le contrôle principal du convertisseur utilise des correcteurs résonants, capables donc de travailler directement avec les courants internes du convertisseur qui sont à deux fréquences nominales. Grâce au découplage entre l’entrée du convertisseur et sa sortie, les défauts et les situations de déséquilibre ne se propagent pas vers la sortie du convertisseur, fonctionnement requis pour l’application en offshore. / The purpose of this thesis is to develop strategies to model and control a modular multilevel converter in order to transform frequency without passing through a direct current link. This converter is needed for application in offshore systems where the energy, produced by the offshore renewables, is transmitted using low frequency links. Low frequency presents benefits from alternative and direct current technologies. Moreover, a voltage transformer is not required at the low frequency side when the proposed converter is used as a frequency transformer. In this scenario, frequencies are converted from the highest nominal frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) to one third of 50 Hz. Conversion to other frequency values has been tested as well using the same converter. A methodology based on the electrical transformer theory when connected in YΔY coupling and, the superposition theorem to separate the contribution from both frequencies, are proposed to link these currents with the two three-phase systems at different nominal frequencies. Resonant controllers are introduced to efficiently correct internal current signals of the converter that nominally are constituted of two frequencies: input and output frequencies. The converter is able to decouple the input side from the output. Therefore, faults and unbalanced conditions on the input side are not propagated to the output-side of the converter, which is required for offshore applications.

Les réseaux de transport d’électricité multi-terminaux à courant continu se révèlent être la solution adéquate pour une intégration massive d’énergie renouvelable dans les réseaux alternatifs existants. En effet, les réseaux en courant continu sont capables de transmettre de manière efficace des niveaux de puissance élevés sur de très longues distances par rapport aux réseaux alternatifs car, à partir d'une certaine puissance à transmettre, il existe une distance limite à partir de laquelle la transmission d’énergie en courant alternatif perd sa compétitivité face à la transmission en courant continu. L'un des principaux défis liés au développement de ces réseaux de transport d’électricité à courant continu ou Supergrid, concerne leur protection contre des défauts de type court-circuit sur des liaisons en courant continu. . Dans ce travail de thèse, un nouveau concept de stratégie de protection des réseaux en courant continu à haute tension en cas de défaut court-circuit est proposé. La stratégie repose sur une philosophie de protection ayant comme priorité la suppression du courant de défaut avant l’isolation de la liaison en défaut. Elle est basée sur l’utilisation de disjoncteurs mécaniques à courant continu sans avoir recours à des limiteurs de courant de défaut. Une séquence de protection primaire ainsi que deux séquences de sauvegarde en cas de défaillance de disjoncteurs ont été développées, testées et validées à l’aide de simulations de transitoires électromagnétiques et de simulations temps-réel. En outre, les algorithmes des relais de protection ont été implémentés avec l'aide de l’outil d’analyse fonctionnelle descendante SADT (Structured Analysis and Design System). Cette thèse a été effectuée dans le cadre du SuperGrid Institute, une plate-forme de recherche collaborative visant à développer des technologies pour les futurs réseaux de transport d'électricité et regroupant l'expertise d'industries telles que GE Grid Solutions et les laboratoires de recherche publique comme le laboratoire de génie électrique de Grenoble (G2Elab). / Multi-terminal High Voltage Direct Current (MTDC) grids,have been proven to be an adequate solution for massive integration of renewable energy power to existing High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) grids. Indeed, HVDC grids are capable of transmitting efficiently high level of power over very long distances compared to HVAC grids since, from a certain power to be transmitted, there is a limited distance from which the AC power transmission loses its efficiency and becomes very costly compared to DC power transmission. One of the main challenges related to the development of theses multi-terminal HVDC grids, or Supergrids, concerns their protection against DC short-circuit faults. In this thesis, a new concept of protection strategy for MTDC grids in case of permanent short-circuit fault on a DC cable has been proposed. The strategy is based on the non-selective fault clearing philosophy where the priority is given to the suppression of the fault current before isolating the faulty transmission line. The strategy is based on mechanical DC breakers and no fault current limiting devices are used. A primary protection sequence as well as two back-up sequences in case of breakers operation failure have been developed, tested and validated through Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) and Real-Time (RT) simulations. Also, algorithms to be implemented on protective relays have been designed with the help of the Structured Analysis and Design System (SADT). This PhD thesis has been performed in the frame of the SuperGrid Institute, a collaborative research platform aiming to develop technologies for the future electricity transmission network and bringing together the expertise of industries such as GE grid solutions and public research laboratories as the Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory (G2Elab).

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-12T17:38:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Lucas M Cunico.pdf: 25684121 bytes, checksum: ea9738a6141379467e611c829e42ebe0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-02-15 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The modular multilevel converter emerged as a new topology of multilevel converters, being introduced in 2002. The advantages of this topology are related to its modularity and scalability. This work presents the study and implementation of this converter, which includes the presentation of the main methods of modulation and voltage balancing of the foating capacitors and startup. The used modulation in modeled using switching functions, its allow one minimize the current ripple at system inductor due the correct selection of carriers shift angles. Moreover a current control and voltages equalization methodology are proposed. It is performed dynamic modeling and quantitative analysis of the converter and it is derived a design methodology. This methodology is used to design and build a 3 kVA prototype with bus voltage of 800 V. The results include transient analyses, efficiency, voltage charging and steady state. / O conversor modular multinível emergiu como uma nova topologia de conversores mutiníveis, sendo introduzido a partir de 2002. As vantagens desta topologia estão relacionadas a sua modularidade e escalabilidade. Este trabalho apresenta o estudo e implementação deste conversor, o que inclui a apresentação das principais metodologias de modulação e equilíbrio da tensão e pre-carga dos capacitores flutuantes. Apresenta-se um estudo da modulação por meio de funções de chaveamento que permite a minimização da ondulação de corrente nos indutores por meio da escolha adequada dos ângulos de defasagem das portadoras empregadas. Para que o projeto da estrutura seja possível, e realizada a modelagem dinâmica e a analise quantitativa do conversor em diferentes condições de operação, sendo derivada uma metodologia de projeto. Esta metodologia de posta a prova com a construção de um protótipo de 3 kVA com tensão de barramento de 800 V. Os resultados obtidos do protótipo incluem avaliações transitórias, verificação do rendimento, pre-carga e operação em regime.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T14:56:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ErnanoAJ_DISSERT.pdf: 1903927 bytes, checksum: 0bb4c95cc8f08d85b6af9c71ab44494b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-07-11 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient?fico e Tecnol?gico / Currently, there are several power converter topologies applied to wind power generation. The converters allow the use of wind turbines operating at variable speed, enabling better use of wind forces. The high performance of the converters is being increasingly demanded, mainly because of the increase in the power generation capacity by wind turbines, which gave rise to various converter topologies, such as parallel or multilevel converters. The use of converters allow effective control of the power injected into the grid, either partially, for the case using partial converter, or total control for the case of using full converter. The back-to-back converter is one of the most used topologies in the market today, due to its simple structure, with few components, contributing to robust and reliable performance. In this work, is presented the implementation of a wind cogeneration system using a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) associated with a back-to-back power converter is proposed, in order to inject active power in an electric power system. The control strategy of the active power delivered to the grid by cogeneration is based on the philosophy of indirect control / Existem diversas topologias de conversores de pot?ncia aplicadas a sistemas de gera??o de energia e?lica. Os conversores permitem a gera??o de energia com turbinas e?licas em condi??es de velocidade vari?vel do vento, possibilitando um aproveitamento de forma mais eficaz das for?as do vento. A utiliza??o dos conversores possibilita o controle efetivo da pot?ncia injetada na rede, seja de maneira parcial, no caso de utiliza??o de conversores parciais, ou controle total, no caso de utiliza??o de conversores completos. O alto desempenho dos conversores vem sendo cada vez mais necess?rio, principalmente quando se busca a eleva??o da capacidade de gera??o de pot?ncia por parte das turbinas e?licas, o que fez surgir diversas novas topologias de conversores, sejam conversores paralelos ou multin?veis. O conversor na configura??o back-to-back ? um dos mais utilizados no mercado atualmente, devido ? sua estrutura simples, com poucos componentes, contribuindo assim para um desempenho robusto e confi?vel. Neste trabalho, apresenta-se a implementa??o de um sistema de cogera??o e?lica utilizando um gerador s?ncrono a ?m? permanente (PMSG) associado a um conversor de pot?ncia na topologia back-to-back, de maneira a injetar pot?ncia ativa em um sistema el?trico de pot?ncia. A estrat?gia do controle da pot?ncia ativa fornecida pela cogera??o ? rede el?trica ? baseada na filosofia do controle indireto