Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario

This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) strategy to regulate output voltages in a multi-modular matrix converter topology for isolated loads. The converter system harnesses power from a six-phase permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) to deliver sinusoidal voltages to a three-pha...

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Main Authors: David Caballero, Sergio Toledo, Edgar Maqueda, Magno Ayala, Raúl Gregor, Marco Rivera, Patrick Wheeler
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
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Sergio Toledo
Edgar Maqueda
Magno Ayala
Raúl Gregor
Marco Rivera
Patrick Wheeler
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description This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) strategy to regulate output voltages in a multi-modular matrix converter topology for isolated loads. The converter system harnesses power from a six-phase permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) to deliver sinusoidal voltages to a three-phase load, with LC filters positioned at the output of each MC module within the multi-modular scheme. The proposed MPC approach ensures that the output voltages remain within acceptable ranges of magnitude, phase, and frequency, even under load variations and system faults. This control strategy is particularly suitable for uninterruptible power supply systems, microgrids or other applications where voltage regulation is critical. Experimental studies validate the effectiveness of the control strategy under various load conditions, reference voltage changes, and simulated system fault scenarios. The results highlight the robustness and reliability of the proposed voltage control using the multi-modular matrix converter.
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spelling doaj-art-79c0cf44baff4b96ab67fa60e893a6502025-08-20T01:55:52ZengMDPI AGTechnologies2227-70802024-09-0112917010.3390/technologies12090170Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault ScenarioDavid Caballero0Sergio Toledo1Edgar Maqueda2Magno Ayala3Raúl Gregor4Marco Rivera5Patrick Wheeler6Department of Electronics and Mechatronics Engineering, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Isla Bogado, Luque 110948, ParaguayDepartment of Electronics and Mechatronics Engineering, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Isla Bogado, Luque 110948, ParaguayDepartment of Electronics and Mechatronics Engineering, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Isla Bogado, Luque 110948, ParaguayDepartment of Electronics and Mechatronics Engineering, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Isla Bogado, Luque 110948, ParaguayDepartment of Electronics and Mechatronics Engineering, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Isla Bogado, Luque 110948, ParaguayPower Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham, 15 Triumph Rd, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2GT, UKPower Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham, 15 Triumph Rd, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2GT, UKThis paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) strategy to regulate output voltages in a multi-modular matrix converter topology for isolated loads. The converter system harnesses power from a six-phase permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) to deliver sinusoidal voltages to a three-phase load, with LC filters positioned at the output of each MC module within the multi-modular scheme. The proposed MPC approach ensures that the output voltages remain within acceptable ranges of magnitude, phase, and frequency, even under load variations and system faults. This control strategy is particularly suitable for uninterruptible power supply systems, microgrids or other applications where voltage regulation is critical. Experimental studies validate the effectiveness of the control strategy under various load conditions, reference voltage changes, and simulated system fault scenarios. The results highlight the robustness and reliability of the proposed voltage control using the multi-modular matrix converter.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/12/9/170multi-modular matrix converterspredictive voltage control
spellingShingle David Caballero
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Technologies
multi-modular matrix converters
predictive voltage control
title Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario
title_full Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario
title_fullStr Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario
title_full_unstemmed Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario
title_short Predictive Voltage Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converters under Load Variation and Fault Scenario
title_sort predictive voltage control in multi modular matrix converters under load variation and fault scenario
topic multi-modular matrix converters
predictive voltage control
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/12/9/170
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