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A MODIFIED SINGLE-PHASE QUASI-Z-SOURCE AC-AC

CONVERTER
INTRODUCTION:
In this paper, a modified single-phase quasi-Z-source ac-ac converter without
input or output filters is presented. The proposed converter inherits all of the advantages of the
traditional single-phase Z-source ac-ac converter; it has buck-boost capabilities and can maintain
or reverse the output phase angle all the while sharing the same ground. Moreover, the modified
single-phase quasi-Z-source ac-ac converter has the following unique advantages: a smaller
converter size, an operation in the continuous current mode which enables special features such
as a reduction in the in-rush, a harmonic current, an improved power factor, and an increased
efficiency. A safe-commutation strategy is provided for the proposed converter that eliminates
voltage spikes on the switches without the need for a snubber circuit. The operating principles,
compared to those of a conventional single-phase Z-source ac-ac converter, are thoroughly
outlined. In order to verify the proposed converter, a laboratory prototype based on a
TMS320F2812 DSP was built and connected to a resistive load R, a passive load RL, and a non-
linear load. The experiment results show that the output voltage can be boosted and be in-phase
with the input voltage, as well as bucked-boosted and out-of-phase with the input voltage. The
experiment results show that the use of the safe-commutation strategy provides a significant
improvement, in that it avoids voltage spikes on the switches. Moreover, in order to fully explore
the merits of the modified single-phase quasi-Z-source ac-ac converter, when compared to other
conventional single-phase Z-source ac-ac converters, the experiment results exhibit a lower input
current THD, a higher input power factor, and a higher efficiency. The proposed converter
effectively becomes a ―solid-state transformer‖ with a continuously variable turn ratio. The
proposed converter can be used as a dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) to compensate for voltage
sags and swells in ac-ac line conditioning without requiring large energy-storage devices.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:


A modified single-phase quasi-Z-source ac-ac converter is proposed in this paper. The
proposed converter has the main features in that the output voltage can be bucked or boosted and
be both in-phase and out-of-phase with the input voltage. The input voltage and output voltage
share the same ground, the size of converter is reduced, and it operates in a continuous current
mode.

LITERATURE SURVEY:
1. “Switching Technique for Current-Controlled AC-to-AC Converters” Jang-Hyoun
Youm, Student Member, IEEE, and Bong-Hwan Kwon, Member, IEEE
The ac-to-ac converter called the matrix converter is very simple in structure and
has powerful controllability. However, there are few practical applications, particularly in power
electronics fields. The major reasons largely lie in the commutation problem and complexity of
the control circuit. This paper proposes a novel commutation technique which is very simple to
implement. This commutation scheme allows the dead time to avoid current spikes of non ideal
switches and, at the same time, establishes a current path of the inductive load to avoid voltage
spikes. A switching technique of the matrix converter using a space-vector-modulation (SVM)-
based hysteresis current controller (HCC) is also proposed. The switching technique is
implemented without any computational burden and is controlled with a simple control circuit.
This technique utilizes advantages of the HCC and SVM technique. Simulation and experimental
results obtained on a 5-kW single-phase ac chopper and an 11-kW three-phase to three-phase
matrix converter are discussed.

2. “Z-Source Inverter” Fang Z. Peng Michigan State University


This paper presents an impedance-source (or impedance-fed) power converter
(abbreviated as Z-source converter) and its control method for implementing dc-to-ac, ac to-
dc, ac-to-ac, and dc-to-dc power conversion. The Z-source converter employs a unique
impedance network (or circuit) to couple the converter main circuit to the power source, thus
providing unique features that cannot be obtained in the traditional voltage-source (or
voltage-fed) and current-source (or current-fed) converters where a capacitor and inductor
are used respectively. The Z-source converter overcomes the conceptual and theoretical
barriers and limitations of the traditional voltage-source converter (abbreviated as V-source
converter) and current-source converter (abbreviated as I source converter) and provides a
novel power conversion concept. The Z-source concept can be applied to all dc-to-ac, ac to-
dc, ac-to-ac, and dc-to-dc power conversion. To describe the operating principle and control,
this paper focuses on an example: a Z-source inverter for dc-ac power conversion needed in
fuel cell applications. Simulation and experimental results will be presented to demonstrate
the new features.

3. “Simple Topologies of PWM AC–AC Converters” Fang Zheng Peng, Senior


Member, IEEE, Lihua Chen, and Fan Zhang
This letter proposes a new family of simple topologies of PWM ac–ac converters
with minimal switches. With extension from the basic dc–dc converters, a series of ac–ac
converters such as buck, boost, buck-boost, Cúk, and isolated converters are obtained. By
PWM duty ratio control, they become a “solid-state transformer” with a continuously
variable turns ratio. All the proposed ac–ac converters in this paper employ only two
switches. Compared to the existing circuits that use six switches or more, they can reduce
cost and improve reliability. The operating principle and control method of the proposed
topologies are presented. Analysis and simulation results are given using the Cúk ac–ac
converter as an example. The analysis can be easily extended to other converters of the
proposed family.

4. “Single-Phase Z-Source PWM AC-AC Converters” Xu Peng Fang, Zhao Ming


Qian, Senior Member, IEEE, and Fang Zheng Peng, Fellow, IEEE
The letter proposes a new family of simple topologies of single-phase PWM ac-ac
converters with a minimal number of switches: voltage-fed Z-source converter and current-
fed Z-source converter. By PWM duty-ratio control, they become “solid-state transformers”
with a continuously variable turns ratio. All the proposed ac-ac converters in this paper
employ only two switches. Compared to the existing PWM ac-ac converter circuits, they
have unique features: providing a larger range of output ac voltage with buck-boost,
reversing or maintaining phase angle, reducing in-rush and harmonic current, and improving
reliability. The operating principle and control method of the proposed topologies are
presented. Analysis, simulation, and experimental results are given using the voltage-fed Z-
source ac-ac converter as an example. The analysis can be easily extended to other converters
of the proposed family. The proposed converters could be used in voltage regulation, power
regulation, and so on.
5. “Single-Phase AC–AC Converter Based on Quasi-Z-Source Topology” Minh-Khai
Nguyen, Student Member, IEEE, Young-Gook Jung, and Young-Cheol Lim,
Member, IEEE
This paper deals with a new family of single-phase ac– ac converters called
single-phase quasi-Z-source ac–ac converters. The proposed converter inherits all the
advantages of the traditional single-phase Z-source ac–ac converter, which can realize buck–
boost, reversing, or maintaining the phase angle. In addition, the proposed converter has the
unique features that the input voltage and output voltage share the same ground and the
operation is in the continuous current mode. The operating principles of the proposed
converter are described, and a circuit analysis is provided. In order to verify the performance
of the proposed converter, a laboratory prototype was constructed with a voltage of 84 Vrms
/60 Hz. The simulation and experimental results verified that the converter has a lower input
current total harmonic distortion and higher input power factor in comparison with the
conventional single-phase Z-source ac–ac converter.

MODULE:
 The modified single-phase quasi-z-source ac-ac converter
 The Commutation Problem
 Conclusions

MODULE SEPARATION:
1. THE MODIFIED SINGLE-PHASE QUASI-Z-SOURCE AC-AC CONVERTER
In the single-phase quasi-Z-source ac-ac converter an LC input filter can not be
added because inductor L1 connects directly to the input. However, an LC output filters needs to
be added in order to decrease the high harmonic components that appear on the load side. In a
compact topology, the modified single-phase Z-source ac-ac converter, uses only a quasi-Z-
source network with two inductors L1, L2, two capacitors C1, C2, and two bidirectional switches
S1j, S2j (j = a, b). Because the load is directly connected to capacitor C1, the LC output filter can
be omitted. Therefore, the modified single-phase Z-source ac-ac converter topology is smaller
when compared to the other topologies.
2. THE COMMUTATION PROBLEM
The modified single-phase quasi-Z-source ac-ac converter does not require a
snubber circuit because a safe-commutation strategy is used. The safe-commutation scheme
establishes a continuous current path in the dead times that eliminates voltage spikes on the
switches. Therefore, the modified single-phase quasi-Z-source ac-ac converter has a smaller size
and a higher efficiency in comparison to the conventional converters

3. CONCLUSION:
The modified single-phase quasi-Z-source ac-ac converter has the unique advantages in
that the size of the converter is reduced and the operation of the input current is continuous, with
additional features, such as a reduction in the in-rush, a harmonic current, and an improved
power factor. A safe-commutation strategy is applied to the modified single-phase quasi-Z-
source ac-ac converter. The use of this safe-commutation strategy is a significant improvement,
as it makes it possible to avoid voltage spikes on the switches without the use of a snubber
circuit. The operating principles and a steady-state analysis are presented.

ADVANTAGES:
 Smaller converter size
 Operates in CCM mode
 Reduced harmonic current
 Improved power factor
 Increased efficiency

APPLICATIONS:
 Voltage regulation
 Mining applications

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