Predictive Optimal Switching Sequence Direct Power Control for Grid-Tied 3L-NPC Converters

Publisher:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2021, 68, (9), pp. 8561-8571
Issue Date:
2021-09-01
Full metadata record
A model predictive control (MPC) strategy based on optimal switching sequence concepts is presented for direct power control of grid-connected three-level neutral-point clamped converters. The proposed control strategy explicitly considers the modulator in its formulation along with the model of the system. Through two well-formulated optimal control problems, the proposed strategy is shown to optimally achieve control of the average trajectory of the active and reactive powers as well as the dc-link capacitor voltages without using weighting factors to tradeoff both control targets. Experimental results demonstrate this strategy produces improved steady-state performance with a well-defined output voltage spectrum and fixed-switching frequency while maintaining the inherent fast dynamic responses of MPC strategies.
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