Title :
A 3Ф-3Ф quasi Z-source matrix converter for residential wind energy systems
Author :
Karaman, Ekrem ; Farasat, Mehdi ; Trzynadlowski, Andrzej M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Biomed. Eng., Univ. of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA
Abstract :
When compared to the Z-source inverter, the quasi Z-source inverter offers several advantages, including lower component ratings, reduced source stress and switch count, and simpler control strategies. In this study, the concept of a quasi Z-source network is extended on a 3Φ-3Φ indirect matrix converter. The converter, destined for residential wind energy systems, is based on the ultra-sparse matrix topology characterized by the minimum number of semiconductor switches. The quasi Z-source network is placed between the three-switch input rectifier stage and the output six-switch inverter stage.
Keywords :
invertors; matrix convertors; power semiconductor switches; rectifying circuits; sparse matrices; switching convertors; wind power plants; 3Φ-3Φ indirect matrix converter; 3Φ-3Φ quasi Z-source matrix converter; component ratings; control strategies; quasi Z-source network; reduced source stress; reduced switch count; residential wind energy systems; semiconductor switches; six-switch output inverter stage; three-switch input rectifier stage; ultra-sparse matrix topology; Inverters; Matrix converters; Modulation; Rectifiers; Switches; Vectors;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Raleigh, NC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0802-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0801-4
DOI :
10.1109/ECCE.2012.6342817
