Model predictive current control of three-level NPC back-to-back power converter PMSG wind turbine systems

Zhenbin Zhang, Xinbo Cai, Ralph Kennel, Fengxiang Wang

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Abstract

PMSG wind turbine system configured with three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) back-to-back power converter and direct-drive train has good properties and is a nice solution for high power wind energy applications. Direct model predictive control has emerged as a viable alternative for power electronics and electrical drives. This work presents a direct model predictive current control (DMPCC) solution for both the grid and generator side control of grid-connected 3L-NPC back-to-back power converters in PMSG wind turbine systems. The presented DMPCC is realized all in αβ frame and evaluated all with experimental results on a fully FPGA based platform. Experimental results confirm both its effectiveness and its better steady state control performances in comparison with the conventional switching table based DTC-DPC technique.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1462-1467
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509012107
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Jul 2016
Event8th IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016 - Hefei, China
Duration: 22 May 201626 May 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHefei
Period22/05/1626/05/16

Keywords

  • FPGA digital control
  • Wind turbine system with permanent-magnet synchronous generator
  • direct current control
  • direct model predictive control
  • three-level neutral-point (diode) clamped back-to-back converter

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