A vector controlled MCT matrix converter induction motor drive with minimized commutation times and enhanced waveform quality

Author

Wheeler, P.W. ; Clare, J.C. ; Empringham, L.

Author_Institution

Sch. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Nottingham Univ., UK

Volume

1

fYear

2002

fDate

13-18 Oct. 2002

Firstpage

466

Abstract

This paper describes the design, construction and testing of a 10 kVA three-phase to three-phase matrix converter induction motor drive. The converter has been built using discrete 65 Amp MOS controlled thyristors (MCTs). The commutation time has been minimized to avoid any unnecessary waveform distortion, particularly at low demanded output voltages. This minimization gives the Matrix Converter superior waveform quality in comparison to a conventional inverter and maximizes the available converter output voltage before over-modulation is required. The converter is vector controlled and has been tested using a 12 HP induction motor. Full results of these tests are presented.

Keywords

AC-AC power convertors; MOS-controlled thyristors; closed loop systems; commutation; induction motor drives; machine vector control; 10 kVA; 12 hp; 65 A; MOS controlled thyristors; closed loop vector control; commutation time; converter output voltage; current commutation; induction motor drive; inverter; low demanded output voltages; minimization; overmodulation; three-phase to three-phase matrix converter; vector controlled MCT matrix converter; vector controlled converter; waveform distortion; waveform quality; Bidirectional control; Commutation; Induction motor drives; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; MOSFETs; Matrix converters; Motor drives; Switches; Switching circuits; Thyristors;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Industry Applications Conference, 2002. 37th IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the

Conference_Location

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

ISSN

0197-2618

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7420-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IAS.2002.1044127

Filename

1044127