Multi-pulse converters have been widely used for a multi-megawatt scale power generating system to comply with harmonic regulations. Among all types of multi-pulse converters, a 12-pulse converter is the most widely used due to the simple structure, which consists of a delta-delta and a delta-wye phase-shift transformer pair and it effectively mitigates undesirable harmonics from the nonlinear load. In the early 2000s, a shunt type passive front-end for a shipboard power system was proposed. By shunting the two gensets with 30° phase angle difference, a single phase-shift transformer effectively eliminates 5th and 7th harmonics. It achieves a significant size and weight reduction compared to a 12-pulse converter while keep the comparable harmonic cancellation performance. Recently, a hybrid type front-end was proposed. On top of the passive front-end, 3 phase active power filter was added and an additional harmonic cancellation was achieved to further eliminate 11th and 13th harmonics. However, the performance of both the passive and hybrid type front-end are highly dependent on the size of the line reactor in ac mains. A back to back active power filter is proposed in this dissertation to replace the phase-shift transformer in the multi-generator power architecture. The proposed front-end does not include phase-shift transformer and the size and the weight of the overall front-end can be significantly reduced. Due to the active harmonic compensation, the back to back front-end achieves better power quality and the line reactor dependency is improved. The number of required dc-link capacitors is reduced by half by introducing a back to back configuration and the capacitor size is reduced by adjusting the phase angle difference of genset to cancel out the most significant voltage harmonics in the shared dc-link bus. The overview of the existing shunt type front-end is provided and the concept of back to back active power filter is validated by simulation and prototype hardware. The comparison between existing front-end and the proposed front-end is provided to highlight the superior performance of back to back active front-end. The dc-link bus current and voltage ripple analysis is provided to explain the dc-link ripple reduction mechanism. / Doctor of Philosophy / The transportation electrification has gained more and more attention due to its smaller carbon dioxide emission, better fuel efficiency. The recent advances in power devices, microcontrollers, and transducers accelerate the electrification of transportation. This trend is shown in the propulsion system in marine transport as well and the electric propulsion system has been widely used to meet the strict environmental regulations. However, the non-linear circuit components such as capacitor and diode in the electric propulsion system draw non-linear current and significantly deteriorate power quality and lead to critical problems such as reduced life span of circuit components Accordingly, a front-end is required to improve power quality. Also, it is desired to have compact and lightweight front-end for installation flexibility and fuel efficiency improvement. In this dissertation, several front-ends using a phase-shift transformer are reviewed and a detailed analysis is provided to help understand the harmonic cancellation principle of the existing front-end through equivalent circuit analysis, quantitative analysis, and a phasor diagram representation. Based on the analysis of the existing front-ends and shipboard power architecture, lightweight and high-performance front-end is proposed and verified by simulation and prototype hardware. The performance, size comparison between existing front-end and the proposed front-end is provided to show the advantage of the proposed front-end.

The need for DC power at continuous uninterrupted rates is a reality for ship survival during highly intense combat and regular travel. The new proposed distribution system on the all-electric ship is designed using a DC distribution method (zones) in which the use of transformers and frequency issues/manipulation can be eliminated with the use of power electronics. These power electronic devices can greatly simplify the system and provide more available space, possible cost reduction, and variable control. One key feature is to make sure that the DC buses/systems and converters/rectifiers are protected from faults, transients, and other malicious events that can cause unwanted interference, shutdown, and possible damage or destruction. DC faults can have a detrimental impact on the ship performance. DC protection should allow for high speed and highly sensitive detection of faults enhancing reliability in the supply of electric power. DC fault protection geared towards a lower voltage scenario/system has not yet been studied and analyzed rigorously. The research goal of this work has been to develop a method in which the system can detect a DC fault and perform suppression of the fault and return to normal operating conditions once the fault is removed. The use of power electronics and DC fault detection methods are employed to determine how to best protect the system?s stability and longevity. The findings of the research work have demonstrated that using zero-crossing logic on the AC side of the system is beneficial in DC fault detection. Also, different grounding schemes can produce different effects, whereas some grounding schemes can help protect the system during a disturbance.

The thesis addresses the conceptual design and implementation of the switched-mode power supply having the adjustable dc voltage output up to 25V and current output up to 15A. The half-bridge topology is used for this supply. Design features and quantities are simulated in PSpice and Micro-Cap simulation tools. The thesis covers the simulation results, assembly data and the results measured on the implemented functional sample.

Abstract Michal ANDRYS Optimalization of Exhaust Manifold for SI Turbo Engine DP, IAE, 2010, 67 pp., 75 fig. The Diploma thesis is oriented on the design of exhaust manifold for si turbo engine. It specifies suitable manifold connection to the separate branches, folowed by CFD analysis.

Cette thèse s’intéresse au problème de la qualité de l’énergie électrique sous l’angle particulier des harmoniques, leurs sources, leurs effets et les solutions permettant de les réduire. Deux solutions sont principalement considérées, les convertisseurs à indice de pulsation élevé et les filtres actifs. Ce travail a été mené en faisant porter l’accent sur le réseau électrique thaïlandais. C’est ainsi qu’une présentation de l’évolution de la façon dont l’électricité est produite, transportée et distribuée en Thaïlande est effectuée avant de décrire les contraintes imposées sur les harmoniques. Les différents systèmes de liaison à courant continu haute tension (CCHT) actuellement installés dans le monde sont rappelés avant de décrire en détails les différents composants et le contrôle de la liaison 300-600 MW existant entre la Thaïlande et la Malaisie. Après avoir ensuite présenté les différentes solutions envisageables de réduction des harmoniques, un exemple de réalisation, l’une des premières en Thaïlande utilisant un contrôle numérique, est détaillé afin d’illustrer les avantages de ce type de solution. La thèse se termine sur la présentation d’une méthode originale de modélisation des convertisseurs à indice de pulsation élevé. Cette modélisation repose sur une solution analytique exacte du problème d’état qui est considéré sur le plus petit intervalle permettant, en utilisant des propriétés de symétrie, de reconstruire la période de fonctionnement du dispositif. Le modèle ainsi développé donne des informations sur le fonctionnement du système tant dans les domaines fréquentiel que temporel / The problem of quality of electrical energy is the main object of this thesis. This problem is considered especially from the point of view of harmonics, sources, effects and solutions to reduce them. Two main solutions are considered, multi-pulse converters and active filters. This work is developed with a particular emphasis on the Thai electrical network. Then, the production, transmission and distribution system of electricity in Thailand and the harmonics regulations are presented. The different types of HVDC interconnection systems which are installed in the world today are detailed before presenting the 300/600 MW Thailand-Malaysia HVDC interconnection. After presenting the different possible solutions to avoid harmonics, a realized example, one of the first one developed in Thailand with a numerical control, is detailed to show the advantages of such a solution. The thesis ends on the presentation of an original modelling method of multi-pulse converters. The model is based on an exact analytical solution of the state problem which is considered on the smallest interval, which can, by using property of symmetry, rebuild the whole period. The result model gives the full information on the operation of the whole device both in time and frequency domains

Orientador: Falcondes José Mendes de Seixas / Resumo: Os conversores multipulsos têm sido muito utilizados para a melhoria da qualidade de energia elétrica em sistemas de retificação trifásicos. O principal motivo para tal afirmação é a robustez apresentada por esses conversores, aliada às características intrínsecas da estrutura, que resulta no cancelamento natural de certas componentes de corrente na rede, devido ao defasamento angular provocado pela ação do transformador ou autotransformador utilizado. O que se propõe nesse trabalho é a substituição de cada ponte retificadora a diodos, presente no conversor de 12 pulsos, por uma topologia retificadora trifásica semicontrolada, baseada no conversor boost operando no modo de condução descontínuo (MCD), de modo que, seja possível reduzir de maneira significativa a DHTi (Distorção Harmônica Total de corrente), bem como, incorporar os volumosos transformadores de interfase (IPTs) aos indutores boost de alta frequência, resultando na redução de peso e volume. Foram confeccionadas duas versões do conversor de 12 pulsos com retificadores semicontrolados, uma utilizando transformador isolador e a outra um autotransformador. O que se verificou para ambas as configurações é que a estrutura apresenta um reduzido conteúdo harmônico de corrente se comparado ao conversor tradicional e que, ao se operar no modo de condução descontínuo, faz-se possível o emprego de uma lógica de controle simples, possibilitando assim empregar somente uma malha de tensão, e reduzir significativamente a DHTi do... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Multipulse converters have been widely employed for electrical power quality improvement in three-phase rectifiers systems. The main reason for this statement is the robustness shown by these structures, allied to their natural characteristics, resulting in harmonic canceling at the mains, due to the phase displacement provided by the transformer/autotransformer. In this work, it is proposed the replacement of each rectifier bridge, present in the 12-pulse converter, by a three-phase half-controlled rectifier topology, based on DCM (Discontinuous Conduction Mode) boost converter, thus making it possible to significative reduce the THDi (Total Harmonic Distortion) of the current injected on the mains by the structure. It also incorporates the voluminous IPT's (Interphase Transformer) in the boost high-frequency inductor, resulting in a reduction of weight and size. Two versions of the 12-pulse converter with semicontrolled rectifiers were made, one using an isolating transformer and other using an autotransformer. It was verified that both configurations present a reduced THDi when compared to the traditional converter. So, by electing DCM, it is possible to employ a simpler control logic, employing only one voltage loop and significantly reducing the THDi. / Doutor

The major achievements of this work are based on two categories: (A) introduction of an advanced simulation technique in both time domain and frequency domain, and (B) realistic and reliable models for converters applicable to analysis of alternative transmission systems. The proposed modeling-methodology using a combination of model quadratization and quadratic integration (QMQI) is demonstrated as a more robust, stable, and accurate method than previous modeling methodologies for power system analyses. The quadratic-integration method is free of artificial numerical-oscillations exhibited by trapezoidal integration (which is the most popularly used method in power system analyses). Artificial numerical oscillations can be the direct reason for switching malfunction of switching systems. However, the quadratic-integration method has a natural characteristic to eliminate fictitious oscillations with great simulation accuracy. Also, model quadratization permits nonlinear equations to be solved without simplification or approximation, leading to realistic models of nonlinearities. Therefore, the QMQI method is suitable for simulations of network systems with nonlinear components and switching subsystems. Realistic and reliable converter models by the application of the QMQI method can be used for advanced designs and optimization studies for alternative transmission systems; they can also be used to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the technical performance and economics of alternative transmission systems. For example, the converters can be used for comprehensive methodology for determining the optimal topology, kV-levels, etc. of alternative transmission systems for wind farms, for given distances of wind farms from major power grid substations. In this case, a comprehensive evaluation may help make more-informed decisions for the type of transmission (HVAC, HVDC, and LFAC) for wind farms.

The work deals with creating a DC electric motor drive. The model is composed of electrical power from the engine model and transistor pulse converter load, which are joined together and completed the anchor and regulate the flow control engine speed. Great attention was paid to the determination of losses in the load drive electric vehicles and create a model of electric power load. The real work was verified by an experimental model of an electric vehicle Car4 the available parameters.

This thesis describes the flexible voltage control of a multi-level-voltage-reinjection voltage source converter. The main purposes are to achieve reactive power generation flexibility when applied for HVdc transmission systems, reduce dynamic voltage balancing for direct series connected switches and an improvement of high power converter efficiency and reliability. Waveform shapes and the impact on ac harmonics caused by the modulation process are studied in detail. A configuration is proposed embracing concepts of multi level, soft-switching and harmonic cancellation. For the configuration, the firing sequence, waveform analysis, steady-state and dynamic performances and close-loop control strategies are presented. In order not to severely compromise the original advantages of the converter, the modulated waveforms are proposed based on the restrictions imposed mathematically by the harmonic cancellation concept and practically by the synthesis circuit complexity and high switching losses. The harmonic impact on the ac power system prompted by the modulation process is studied from idealistic and practical aspects. The circuit topology being proposed in this thesis is developed from a 12-pulse bridge and a converter used classically for inverting power from separated dc sources. Switching functions are deduced and current paths through the converter are analysed. Safe and steady-state operating regions of the converter are studied in phasor diagrams to facilitate the design of simple controllers for active power transfer and reactive power generations. An investigation into the application of this topology to the back-to-back VSC HVdc interconnection is preformed via EMTDC simulations.