• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2016.07a
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• pp.151-152
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• 2016

This paper presents a neutral point deviation compensating control algorithm applied to a 3-level NPC converter under generalized unbalanced ac input conditions. The neutral point deviation is analyzed with a focus on the current flowing out of or into the neutral point of the dc-link in 3-level NPC converter. The model of neutral point deviation and neutral current are also constructed. The positive and negative sequence components of the pole voltages and ac input currents are employed to accurately explain the behavior of 3-level NPC converter and its impact on neutral point deviation. This paper includes the harmonic characteristic of neutral point current under various imbalance AC operating conditions.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.142-152
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• 2016

Common mode voltage (CMV) generation is a major problem in switching power converter fed induction motor drive systems. CMV is the zero sequence voltage generated due to the switching action of power converters. Even a small magnitude of CMV with a high rate of change may circulate large bearing currents which may damage a machine's bearings and shorten its life. There are several methods of controlling CMV. This paper presents 3-level sinusoidal pulse width modulation based techniques to control the magnitude and rate of change of CMV in multilevel AC-DC-AC drive systems. Simulation and experimental investigations have been presented to validate the performance of proposed technique to control CMV in 3-level neutral point clamped inverter based AC-DC-AC system.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2015.11a
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• pp.71-72
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 LCL필터가 적용된 대용량 3-Level NPC AC/DC PWM 컨버터의 출력 DC 전압 동특성을 향상시킬 수 있는 방법으로 예측제어기법을 적용하였다. 예측제어를 위하여 LCL필터와 3-Level NPC 컨버터를 모델링하고, 시뮬레이션을 통하여 제안하는 방법의 제어성능을 검토하였다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and information Science
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• v.2 no.3
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• pp.123-131
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• 1997

Design of single stage AC/DC converter with high power factor for low power level applications is proposed. The proposed converter gives the good power factor correction, low line current harmonic distortions, and tight output voltage regulations. This converter also has a high efficiency by employing an active clamp method and synchronous rectifiers. To verify the performances of the proposed converter, a 90W-converter has been designed. The modelling of this proposed converter is power formed using an averaging technique and based on this model a detailed analysis is carried out. This prototype meets the IEC555-2 requirements satisfactorily with nearly unity power factor and high efficiency.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.459-466
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• 2022

Switching surges are a common type of phenomenon that occur on any sort of power system network. These are more pronounced on long transmission lines and in high voltage converter stations. At AC/DC hybrid transmission lines, the insulation coordination of such lines is mainly dictated by the peak level of switching surges, the most dangerous of which include three phase line energization and AC/DC converter station. The power system structure consist of AC/DC hybrid transmission lines which is combination of AC 765kV and ±500kV HVDC 1 bipole system for contingency analysis. The power system under study and its components are simulated using EMTDC software package, the effects of the various AC/DC mixing power lines are reviewed. The developed models of EMTDC conversion lines based on combination of AC/DC system are simulated and the characteristics of switching surge over-voltage from its results are discussed.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2017.07a
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• pp.373-374
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• 2017

최근 개발 및 출시되고 있는 전기자동차(EV) 충전시스템은 3상 AC전원을 입력받아 입력역률개선과 고효율 AC/DC변환을 위한 Interleaved PFC컨버터, Bridgeless PFC컨버터, 3-Level 비엔나정류기(VIENNEA Rectifier) 등의 Topology가 사용되고 있으며, 변환된 DC전압을 입력받아 배터리를 충전하기 위한 절연된 고주파 DC/DC컨버터로 LLC 공진컨버터, 3레벨 컨버터 등이 사용되어 사이즈저감 및 경량화를 꾀하고 있다. 본 논문은 기존 입력역률 개선을 위한 PFC 컨버터와 배터리 충전을 위한 절연형 DC/DC 컨버터 2단으로 구성되어진 충전시스템 대신에 사이즈저감 및 효율개선 그리고 넓은 범위의 출력전압제어(200Vdc~430Vdc)에 대응 할 수 있도록 '단일전력단 3레벨 하이브리드 AC/DC 컨버터'를 제안하였고, 2kW 시제품을 제작하여 실험을 통해 적용 가능성을 입증하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.617-628
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• 2016

This paper proposes the structure of a smart transformer to improve the performance of the 60Hz main power transformer for rolling stock. The proposed smart transformer is a kind of solid state transformer that consists of semiconductor switching devices and high frequency transformers. This smart transformer would have smaller size than the conventional 60Hz main transformer for rolling stock, making it possible to operate AC electrified track efficiently by power factor control. The proposed structure employs a cascade H-Bridge converter to interface with the high voltage AC single phase grid as the rectifier part. Each H-Bridge converter in the rectifier part is connected by a Dual-Active-Bridge (DAB) converter to generate an isolated low voltage DC output source of the system. Because the AC voltage in the train system is a kind of medium voltage, the number of the modules would be several tens. To control the entire smart transformer, the inner DC voltage of the modules, the AC input current, and the output DC voltage must be controlled instantaneously. In this paper, a control algorithm to operate the proposed structure is suggested and confirmed through computer simulation.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.267-274
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• 2016

In this study, a fast charger for electric vehicle with wide charging voltage range is proposed. To achieve high efficiency, three-level topologies are employed for the AC-DC and DC-DC converters. Given that the output range of the DC-DC converter in fast chargers is quite wide, the circulating current of conventional three-level converter will increase under low voltage condition. The proposed hybrid switching method mitigates this issue. When a coupled inductor is used on the output side, the circulating current is further reduced, and the switches $S_2$, $S_3$, $S_6$, and $S_7$ achieve turning-off under the ZCS condition. Experimental results from a 50 kW prototype are provided to validate the proposed charger, and a rated efficiency of 95.9% is obtained.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.66 no.3
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• pp.522-532
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• 2017

In this paper, a new method of SVPWM implementation for 3-Phase 3-Leg 3-Level AC/DC converter known as the Vienna converter is proposed. Also the performances of PI and PR controller used in AC input current controller are compared. To verify the proposed method, PSIM, a power electronics simulation program, is utilized. The performances of the proposed new method and the two existing methods are compared through simulation and experiment. Also PI and PR controller in AC input current controller are compared through 10[kW] Vienna converter system.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.274-284
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• 2003

Multi-level converter that is high-capacity electric power conversion system is used widely to electric motor drive system and FATCs(Flexible AC Transmission Systems). H-Bridge converter has been prevalently applied to shunt-type system because it can be easily expanded to the multi-level. In steady states, converter is normally operated in the range of 0.7∼0.8 of modulation Index. Even though zero vectors are not imposed to high modulation index, DC-Link voltage Is constant. It means that converter has another boost vector except for zero vectors among several vectors in 3-level converter. This paper has examined the principle of boost vector and investigated the difference between another boost vector and zero vectors in 3-level converter. In addition, this paper has analysed and compared the charging currents and the capacitor voltages of two topologies. The currents and voltages are related to reference voltage. Therefore, it proposed the calculation method for the voltage ripple and the charging current of each capacitor and compared various DC-Link voltage control methods through the simulation.