Unity Power Factor Operation Control Method For Single-phase to Three-phase Matrix Converter

This paper proposes a new control method of matrix converter to obtain the unity power factor operation. Source side of the matrix converter is single-phase voltage, and the load side is three-phase ac motor. The number of switching device is six, and the converter does not require a reactor or an electrolytic capacitor. Generally, it is difficult for matrix converter to control both its input current waveform and the output voltage waveform, because the switching devices are connected to both source side and load side. In this paper, applying an algebraic transfer matrix, the control method of single-phase to three-phase matrix converter applies the indirect modulation model. The indirect modulation model treats a matrix converter as a two-stage transformation converter. The rectifier of proposed model consists only diode and small L-C filter. Hence, the switching frequency is lower than the conventional model one. The inverter of the proposed model regulates both the input current waveform and the motor speed. The inverter control scheme for IPM motor is based on direct torque control (DTC). The additional current controller improves its input current waveform. Hence, an optimum switching pattern of the matrix converter realizes quick torque response and unity power factor operation. This paper describes that the proposed method achieves the power factor 97.6% by experimental tests. The experimental results confirm the feasibility of the proposed method for matrix converter.