This thesis describes a new concept, applicable to high-power current-sourced conversion (CSC), where a controllable firing-angle shift is introduced between series and parallel converters to enable independent active and reactive power control. The firing-shift concept solves a difficult problem, by giving thyristor based CSCs the control flexibility of pulse-width modulated (PWM) converters, but without a loss in efficiency or rating. Several configurations are developed, based on the firing-shift concept, and provide flexible, efficient solutions for both very high power HVDC transmission, and very high current industrial processes. HVDC transmission configurations are first developed for 4-quadrant high-pulse operation, based on the series connected multi-level current reinjection (MLCR) topology. Independent reactive power control between two ends of an HVDC link are proven under firing-shift control, with high-pulse operation, and without on-load tap changing (OLTC) transformers. This is followed by application of firing-shift control to a bi-directional back-to-back HVDC link connecting two weak systems to highlight the added dc voltage control flexibility of the concept. The fault recovery capability of an MLCR based ultra-HVDC (UHVDC) long distance transmis-sion scheme is also proven under firing-shift control. The scheme responds favourably to both ac disturbances and hard dc faults, without the risk of commutation failures and instability experienced during fault recovery of line-commutated conversion. The two-quadrant capability of very high current rectification is also proven with configurations based on phase-shifted 12-pulse and MLCR parallel CSCs. The elimination of the electro-mechanical OLTC/satruable reactor voltage control, the high-current CSC’s biggest shortcoming, greatly improves controllability and with firing-shift control, ensures high power-factor for all load conditions. This reduces the reactive power demands on the transmission system, which results in more efficient power delivery

This thesis develops the dynamic phasor model of a line-commutated converter (LCC) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system. The mathematical definition and properties of dynamic phasors are utilized to model both the dc-side and the ac-side of a LCC-HVDC transmission system as well as 6-pulse Graetz bridge, which is the building block of such a system. The developed model includes low-frequency dynamics of the systems, i.e., fundamental frequency component (50 Hz) at the ac-side and dc component at the dc-side, and removes high-frequency transients. The developed model, however, is capable of accommodating higher harmonics if necessary. The model is also able to simulate the system during abnormal modes of operations such as unbalanced operation and commutation failure. In order to develop the dynamic phasor model of a line-commutated converter, the concept of switching functions is utilized. The developed model is capable of capturing large-signal transients of the system as well as steady state operating conditions. The model can be used in order to decrease the computational intensity of LCC-HVDC simulations. The developed model in this thesis enables the user to consider each harmonic component individually; this selective view of the components of the system response is not possible to achieve in conventional electromagnetic transient simulations. / October 2016

Este trabalho tem como principal objetivo apresentar uma investigação e uma metodologia de projeto, até o presente momento inédita, de uma topologia de um conversor ca-cc trifásico de comutação forçada. Através da análise desenvolvida neste trabalho, determina-se um modelo matemático do conversor ca-cc para os quatro modos que determinam o processo da comutação nesse circuito. Esse modelo resulta em sistemas de equações fundamentais na forma de equações diferenciais, que são resolvidos com a finalidade de determinar o comportamento do circuito do conversor durante o processo de comutação e de obter uma metodologia de projeto. Com o objetivo de validar a investigação e o método de projeto foi implementada simulação computacional, no programa Simmon, dos intervalos de comutação do conversor ca-cc de comutação forçada. Essa estrutura, que durante a sua operação emprega tanto a comutação forçada como a natural, quando comparada com os conversores de comutação natural apresenta várias vantagens, como um alto fator de potência e a eliminação dos harmônicos de baixa ordem na linha ca (utilização da comutação forçada com a técnica de modulação por largura de pulso PWM), como mostra vátios trabalhos publicados, que estão desctitos na parte de referências bibliográficas deste texto. / The main objective of this work is to present an investigation and a design method, which up to now is not available in the literature, of a three-phase force commutated ac-dc convetier. From the analysis developed in this work one obtains the mathematical model of the ac-dc converter for its four modes of commutation, which determine the commutation process in the converter circuit. The fundamental equations, which have been written in the form of differential equations, are solved to determine the behaviour of the converter circuit during commutation, and also to obtain a design method. To validate the analysis and the design procedure, computer simulation of the commutation intervals of the ac-dc converter was implemented using the program Simnon. The three-phase ac-dc converter, which uses both forced and line commutation, when compared with the conventional line commutated converter, presents several advantages as a high power factor and the elimination of lower harmonics of the ac line (utilization of the forced commutation and the pulse width modulation strategy), as it is shown in several published works, which can be found in the references of this work.

Este trabalho tem como principal objetivo apresentar uma investigação e uma metodologia de projeto, até o presente momento inédita, de uma topologia de um conversor ca-cc trifásico de comutação forçada. Através da análise desenvolvida neste trabalho, determina-se um modelo matemático do conversor ca-cc para os quatro modos que determinam o processo da comutação nesse circuito. Esse modelo resulta em sistemas de equações fundamentais na forma de equações diferenciais, que são resolvidos com a finalidade de determinar o comportamento do circuito do conversor durante o processo de comutação e de obter uma metodologia de projeto. Com o objetivo de validar a investigação e o método de projeto foi implementada simulação computacional, no programa Simmon, dos intervalos de comutação do conversor ca-cc de comutação forçada. Essa estrutura, que durante a sua operação emprega tanto a comutação forçada como a natural, quando comparada com os conversores de comutação natural apresenta várias vantagens, como um alto fator de potência e a eliminação dos harmônicos de baixa ordem na linha ca (utilização da comutação forçada com a técnica de modulação por largura de pulso PWM), como mostra vátios trabalhos publicados, que estão desctitos na parte de referências bibliográficas deste texto. / The main objective of this work is to present an investigation and a design method, which up to now is not available in the literature, of a three-phase force commutated ac-dc convetier. From the analysis developed in this work one obtains the mathematical model of the ac-dc converter for its four modes of commutation, which determine the commutation process in the converter circuit. The fundamental equations, which have been written in the form of differential equations, are solved to determine the behaviour of the converter circuit during commutation, and also to obtain a design method. To validate the analysis and the design procedure, computer simulation of the commutation intervals of the ac-dc converter was implemented using the program Simnon. The three-phase ac-dc converter, which uses both forced and line commutation, when compared with the conventional line commutated converter, presents several advantages as a high power factor and the elimination of lower harmonics of the ac line (utilization of the forced commutation and the pulse width modulation strategy), as it is shown in several published works, which can be found in the references of this work.

The aim of this diploma thesis is to design and implement a universal driver unit designed to control electric motors of small voltages – electronically commutated, DC and stepper. This involves creating topology and selecting appropriate components based on the required parameters. It also includes the manufacture of printed circuit board (PCB), soldering of the components and programming of the necessary functions. Thesis contains the analysis of three selected types of motors – the principle of operation, wiring and control. Testing of the control unit was performed at the end of the work.

A new concept, the multi level voltage/current reinjection ac/dc conversion, is described in this thesis. Novel voltage and current source converter configurations, based on voltage and current reinjection concepts are proposed. These converter configurations are thoroughly analyzed in their ac and dc system sides. The fundamentals of the reinjection concept is discussed briefly, which lead to the derivation of the ideal reinjection waveform for complete harmonic cancellation and approximations for practical implementation. The concept of multi level voltage reinjection VSC is demonstrated through two types of configurations, based on standard 12-pulse parallel and series connected VSC modified with reinjection bridges and transformers. Firing control strategies and steady state waveform analysis are presented and verified by EMTDC simulations. The multi level current reinjection CSC is also described using two configurations based on standard 12-pulse parallel and series connected CSC modified with associated reinjection circuitry. Firing control strategies and steady state waveform analysis are presented and verified by EMTDC simulations. Taking the advantage of zero current switching in the main bridge valves, achieved through multi level current reinjection, an advanced multi level current reinjection scheme, consisting thyristor main bridges and self-commutated reinjection circuitry is proposed. This hybrid scheme effectively incorporates self-commutated capability into a conventional thyristor converter. The ability of the main bridge valves to commutate without the assistance of a turn-off pulse or line commutating voltage under the zero current condition is explained and verified by EMTDC simulations. Finally, the applications of the MLCR-CSC are discussed in terms of a back to back HVDC link and a long distance HVDC transmission system. The power and control structures and closed loop control strategies are presented. Dynamic simulation is carried out on PSCAD/EMTDC to demonstrate the two systems ability to respond to varying active and reactive power operating conditions.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-12T17:38:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Lucas Lapolli Brighenti.pdf: 3144485 bytes, checksum: ef4bec6685acef1329cfcdfd36c9e40e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-12-08 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The goal of this work is to present an alternative solution for processing the energy obtained in the photovoltaic cogeneration. The standards associate with the connection of inverters with the distribution grid for this application allow the use of non-isolated systems, such as line commutated inverters, associated to an autotransformer with differential connections forming a non-isolated multipulse converter. Therefore the energy delivered to the grid have low current harmonic distortion, besides a system high efficient, extremely robust, able to process great quantity of power at a lower cost than the high frequency commutated converters. It is possible to control the average voltage in connection with photovoltaic panels through the firing angle of the SCRs. This way, it is possible to do the maximum power point tracking without any additional converter for this purpose. The objective of this converter is to use in isolated and desert locations to large sized installation without frequent maintenance. The elements of the converter are already naturally robust and consolidated technologies, assuring a high reliability to the system and reduced costs. The results of a reduced scale prototype with maximum power of 2.3 kVA are presented. One of the main characteristics is the high efficiency even at low power. One of the main factors of this high efficiency and low cost is the use of the autotransformer, that processes only 22% of the total power provided by the photovoltaic panels. / Este trabalho tem o objetivo de apresentar uma solução alternativa para o processamento da energia obtida na cogeração fotovoltaica. As normas referentes à conexão de inversores para esta aplicação com a rede de distribuição permitem o uso de sistemas não isolados, sendo assim, é resgatado o uso de inversores não autônomos, associando-os a um autotransformador com conexões diferenciais formando assim um conversor multipulsos não isolado. Desta forma, a energia entregue à rede possui baixa distorção harmônica na corrente, além de ser um sistema com alta eficiência, extremamente robusto e capaz de processar grande quantidade de potência a um custo inferior aos conversores comutados em alta frequência. É possível controlar a tensão média em que os painéis fotovoltaicos são conectados através do ângulo de disparo dos tiristores, desta forma é possível fazer o rastreamento do ponto de máxima potência sem a necessidade de um conversor dedicado a isto. O objetivo deste conversor é usá-lo em locais ermos e desérticos para fazer uma instalação de grande porte sem a necessidade de manutenção frequente. Os elementos que compõe o conversor já são naturalmente robustos e de tecnologias bem consolidadas, garantindo uma alta confiabilidade ao sistema e custo reduzido. São apresentados os resultados de um protótipo em escala reduzida com potência máxima de 2,3 kVA, sendo que uma das características principais deste conversor é a alta eficiência mesmo para baixas potências. Um dos fatores primordiais para obter esta alta eficiência e baixo custo é a utilização do autotransformador que processa apenas 22% da potência total fornecida pelos painéis.

The main goal of my work is the electrically commutated motor with the vector control’s application in the environment of Matlab – Simulink. The theoretical preamble of this document is dedicated to the physical construction of the EC motors. The most common methods are described in the following text – namely it is scalar control, direct torque control and vector control. The conclusion of this work includes the description and analyse of the single parts of a created model of concrete EC motor with the vector control, and simulations results’ evaluation.

The presented work deals with doctoral thesis named “Electrical drives for critical application”, which is solved in the Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics. The paper tries to subsequently describe the progress during development of electric drive and to introduce the findings reached during project solving. The critical application requirements have been defined at the beginning, especially for the aerospace industry point of view. The work deals with the architecture of the control and power electronic, control software algorithms of the brush and brush-less BLDC motor with respect to the final certification aspects. It is also discussed the effectivness of the new development methods based on the modeling and simulation. The Model Based Design approach have been proved and verified during aircraft onboard equipment development. The findings of these are discussed at the end of this work.

The interaction of an HVDC converter with the connected power system is of complex nature. An accurate model of the converter is required to study these interactions. The use of analytical small-signal converter models provides useful insight and understanding of the interaction of the HVDC system and the connected system components. In this thesis analytical models of the HVDC converters are developed in the frequency-domain by calculating different transfer functions for small superimposed oscillations of voltage, current, and control signals. The objective is to study the dynamic proprieties of the combined AC-DC interaction and the interaction between different HVDC converters with small signal analysis. It is well known that the classical Bode/Nyquist/Nichols control theory provides a good tool for this purpose if transfer functions that thoroughly describe the 'plant' or the 'process' are available. Thus, there is a need for such a frequency-domain model. Experience and theoretical calculation have shown that voltage/power stability is a very important issue for an HVDC transmission link based on conventional line-commutated thyristor-controlled converters connected to an AC system with low short circuit capacity. The lower the short circuit capacity of the connected AC system as compared with the power rating of the HVDC converter, the more problems related to voltage/power stability are expected. Low-order harmonic resonance is another issue of concern when line-commutated HVDC converters are connected to a weak AC system. This resonance appears due to the presence of filters and shunt capacitors together with the AC network impedance. With a weak AC system connected to the HVDC converter, the system impedances interact through the converter and create resonances on both the AC- and DC-sides of the converter. In general, these resonance conditions may impose limitations on the design of the HVDC controllers. In order to improve the performance of the HVDC transmission system when it is connected to a weak AC system network, a reactive compensator with a voltage source converter has been closely connected to the inverter bus. In this thesis it is shown that the voltage source converter, with an appropriate control strategy, will behave like a rotating synchronous condenser and can be used in a similar way for the dynamic compensation of power transmission systems, providing voltage support and increasing the transient stability of the converter. / QC 20100708