Model predictive control of packed U cells based transformerless single-phase dynamic voltage restorer

Mohamed Trabelsi, Hasan Komurcugil, Shady S. Refaat, Haitham Abu-Rub

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Abstract

Power quality has become a matter of great concern for all energy stakeholders, whether they are network operators, suppliers, producers, or end users. One of the main power quality issues affecting sensitive equipment and loads are short-time voltage variations (disturbances) called voltage sags and swells. This paper focuses on the mitigation of these voltage disturbances using a novel packed U cells (PUC) based dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) solution. The proposed DVR is controlled by using a multi-constraint model predictive control (MPC) approach, which regulates the injection of the needed compensation voltage in series and synchronism with the grid during the voltage disturbance events. Moreover, as it is mandatory to ensure stable operation of the PUC inverter, the proposed MPC ensures the control of the PUC output current while maintaining the capacitor voltage at its nominal value. Theoretical analysis and simulation results are given to show the high performance of the proposed solution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1926-1931
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509059492
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Apr 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event19th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2018 - Lyon, France
Duration: 19 Feb 201822 Feb 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
Volume2018-February

Conference

Conference19th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2018
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityLyon
Period19/02/1822/02/18

Keywords

  • Dynamic Voltage Restorer
  • Model Predicitve Control
  • Packed U Cells Inverter
  • Voltage Compensation

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