Six-phase open-end machine conversion system with reduced number of controlled components

This paper presents two six-phase open-end machine conversion systems. They are composed of three three-leg converters connected in series to a six-phase machine with open terminals, in an open-end winding connection. The converters use diodes to replace controlled switches, making the conversion system non-reversible and with a reduced number of controlled components. In this case, the machine must work always as a generator. A study concerning harmonic distortion and semiconductor losses is carried out. PWM and control strategies are developed. Simulation and experimental results in order to test these strategies are presented.