A Universal Vector Controller for Four-Quadrant Three-Phase Power Converters

Power factor corrected (PFC) rectifiers, active power filters (APFs), static VAR compensators (STATCOM), and grid-connected inverters (GCI) are indispensable elements in distributed generation power systems. PFC rectifiers are essential for load side harmonic and reactive power correction, APFs can suppress the harmonics generated by nonlinear loads or sources, STATCOMs can control the power flow in the grid, while GCIs are the key elements bridging the renewable energy sources and the power grid. Previous theory and experiments have demonstrated that one-cycle control is capable of controlling all above mentioned three-phase converters, featuring excellent performance, simple circuitry, and low cost. This paper further unifies the control key equations for the previously mentioned converters, which results in a universal solution that realizes all these functions with a same controller. The concept has been verified by a 1-kVA prototype and supported by a series of experimental results

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