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http://dx.doi.org/10.6113/JPE.2014.14.6.1272

Detection and Diagnosis Solutions for Fault-Tolerant VSI  

Cordeiro, Armando (ADESPA, Superior Engineering Institute of Lisbon (ISEL))
Palma, Joao C.P. (Scientific Instrumentation Center, Nacional Laboratory of Civil Engineering, (LNEC))
Maia, Jose (Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Superior Technology School of Setubal)
Resende, Maia J. (INESC-ID, Superior Technical Institute (IST), University of Lisbon)
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Journal of Power Electronics / v.14, no.6, 2014 , pp. 1272-1280 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper presents solutions for fault detection and diagnosis of two-level, three phase voltage-source inverter (VSI) topologies with IGBT devices. The proposed solutions combine redundant standby VSI structures and contactors (or relays) to improve the fault-tolerant capabilities of power electronics in applications with safety requirements. The suitable combination of these elements gives the inverter the ability to maintain energy processing in the occurrence of several failure modes, including short-circuit in IGBT devices, thus extending its reliability and availability. A survey of previously developed fault-tolerant VSI structures and several aspects of failure modes, detection and isolation mechanisms within VSI is first discussed. Hardware solutions for the protection of power semiconductors with fault detection and diagnosis mechanisms are then proposed to provide conditions to isolate and replace damaged power devices (or branches) in real time. Experimental results from a prototype are included to validate the proposed solutions.
Keywords
Converter redundancy; Fault detection; Fault-tolerant inverter; Fault protection; IGBT failure; VSI;
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