Modulation in Power Electronic Converters: Essentials, Simulation, and Optimization - Softcover

Mehrizi-Sani, Ali

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639147855 ISBN 13: 9783639147858

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

Pulse width modulation methods are widely used for the synthesis of ac voltages at the terminals of a voltage-sourced converter (VSC). Traditionally sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) has been used. A powerful alternative is space vector modulation (SVM), in which the converter is placed in a finite number of states in order to best approximate the reference voltage. The primary objective of this book is to provide a solid framework for advanced modulation techniques for high power applications. This book reviews the pulse width modulation techniques, studies the SVM method for two- and three-level VSCs, and features an extensive bibliography. It also develops simulation models for a number of modulation strategies, studies and compares the losses associated with modulation, presents a number of case studies, and employs genetic algorithms to find an optimized SVM sequence for improved harmonic performance. This book is intended for use by graduate students in power electronics and power systems and both new and experienced engineers as a comprehensive reference for modulation strategies.

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About the Author

Ali Mehrizi-Sani is a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto. He was a MITCAS intern at the Manitoba HVDC Research Center and a Connaught Scholar at the Univ. of Toronto. Shaahin Filizadeh is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba. His interests include power electronics and optimization.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639147855
• ISBN 13: 9783639147858
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152