• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.64 no.9
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• pp.1315-1322
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• 2015

This paper proposes an active islanding detection method for the BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) with 3-phase inverter which is connected to the AC grid. The proposed method adopts the DDSRF (Decoupled Double Synchronous Reference Frame) PLL (Phase Locked-Loop) so that the independent control of positive-sequence and negative-sequence current is successfully carried out using the detected phase angle information. The islanding state can be detected by sensing the variation of negative-sequence voltage at the PCC (Point of Common Connection) due to the injection of 2-3% negative-sequence current from the BESS. The proposed method provides a secure and rapid detection under the variation of negative-sequence voltage due to the sag and swell. The feasibility of proposed method was verified by computer simulations with PSCAD/EMTDC and experimental analyses with 5kW hardware prototype for the benchmark circuit of islanding detection suggested by IEEE 1547 and UL1741. The proposed method would be applicable for the secure detection of islanding state in the grid-tied Microgrid.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.526-533
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• 2015

A new algorithm is proposed for the estimation of equivalent grid impedance at the point of common coupling of a grid-tie inverter output. The estimated impedance parameter can be used for the improvement of the performance and the stability of the distributed generation system. The estimation error is inevitable in the conventional estimation method because of the axis rotation due to PLL. In the conventional estimation error, the d-q voltage and current are used for the calculation of the impedance with active and reactive current injections. Conversely, in the proposed algorithm, the negative sequence current is injected, and then the negative sequence voltage is measured for the impedance estimation. As the positive and negative sequence current controller is independent and the PLL is based on the positive sequence component only, the estimation of the equivalent impedance can be achieved with high accuracy. Simulation and experimental results are compared to validate the proposed algorithm.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.546-552
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• 2012

This paper presents an active anti-islanding detection method using negative sequence voltage injection to the grid through a three-phase photovoltaic inverters. Because islanding operation mode can cause a variety of problems, the islanding detection of grid-connected photovoltaic inverter is the mandatory feature. The islanding mode is detected by measuring the magnitude of negative sequence impedance calculated by the negative sequence voltage and current at the point of common coupling. Simulation and experimental test are performed to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method which can detect the islanding mode in the specified time. The test has been done in accordance with the condition on IEEE Std 929-2000.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.7 no.6
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• pp.596-603
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• 2002

In this paper a new harmonic reduction method of three-phase diode rectifiers is proposed to improve input current performance using the zero-sequence harmonics injection technique. The proposed mothed, based on the third-harmonic injection, employs two half-bridge inverters and two single-phase transformers to independently shape the positive and negative dc rail currents of the diode rectifier. The actively shaped zero-sequence harmonic currents are t]ten circulated through the ac side of the rectifier using a zigzag transformer This results in pure sinusoidal input currents in the three-phase diode rectifier. Experimental results on a 1.5kVA prototype are provided to validate the proposed technique.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.305-312
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• 2015

In this study, inter-turn short fault models of interior permanent magnet synchronous motors (IPMSM) are developed by adding saliency modeling to surface-mounted permanent magnet motor models. The saliency model is obtained using the deformed flux models based on both fault-winding flux information and inductance variations caused by cross-flux linkages that depend on the distribution of the same phase windings. By assuming the balanced three-phase current injection, we obtain the positive and negative sequence voltages and the fault current in the positive and the negative synchronous reference frames. The output torque model is developed by adding the magnet and the reluctance torque, which are derived from the developed models. To verify the proposed IPMSM model with an inter-turn short fault, finite element method-based simulation and experimental measurement results are presented.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.1551-1564
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• 2016

The high penetration level of inverter-based distributed generation (DG) power plants is challenging the low-voltage ride-through requirements, especially under unbalanced voltage sags. Recently, a flexible injection of both positive- (PS) and negative-sequence (NS) reactive currents has been suggested for the next generation of grid codes. This can enhance the ancillary services for voltage support at the point of common coupling (PCC). In light of this, considering distant grid faults that occur in a mainly inductive grid, this paper proposes a complete voltage support control scheme for the interface inverters of medium or high-rated DG power plants. The first contribution is the development of a reactive current reference generator combining PS and NS, with a feature to increase the PS voltage and simultaneously decrease the NS voltage, to mitigate voltage imbalance. The second contribution is the design of a voltage support control loop with two flexible PCC voltage set points, which can ensure continuous operation within the limits required in grid codes. In addition, a current saturation strategy is also considered for deep voltage sags to avoid overcurrent protection. Finally, simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2013.07a
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• pp.244-245
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• 2013

This paper proposes a control algorithm for permanent magnet synchronous generator with a back-to-back three-level neutral-point clamped voltage source converter in a medium-voltage offshore wind power system under unbalanced grid conditions. The proposed control algorithm particularly compensates for the unbalanced grid voltage at the point of common coupling in a collector bus of offshore wind power system. This control algorithm has been formulated based on the symmetrical components in positive and negative rotating synchronous reference frames under generalized unbalanced operating conditions. Instantaneous active and reactive power are described in terms of symmetrical components of measured grid input voltages and currents. Negative sequential component of ac input current is injected to the point of common coupling in the proposed control strategy. The amplitude of negative sequential component is calculated to minimize the negative sequential component of grid voltage under the limitation of current capability in a voltage source converter. The proposed control algorithm makes it possible to provide a balanced voltage at the point of common coupling resulting in the generated power of high quality from offshore wind power system under unbalanced network conditions.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.526-527
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• 2015

본 논문은 계통에 전력을 변동하여 계통 임피던스를 추정하는 기법의 문제점을 분석하고 개선된 역상분 전류 주입을 이용한 임피던스 추정 기법을 제안한다. 기존의 계통 임피던스 추정 기법에서는 유, 무효 전력의 크기를 변화시키고, 그에 따른 두동작점에서 측정된 전압의 변동량을 통해 계통 임피던스를 계산한다. 하지만 일반적인 계통 연계형 인버터에는 전원 전압의 위상을 추종하는 PLL이 동작하고 있으며, 이 PLL은 정상 상태에서 얻을 수 있는 전류 주입에 따라 발생하는 d-q축 전압의 변동량을 왜곡시켜 추정 오차를 유발한다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 불평형 전원을 독립적으로 제어하는 듀얼 제어기와 정상분 PLL 기법을 사용하여 역상분 전류에 의한 역상분전압의 변동량만으로 PLL에 의한 PCC 전압의 정상 상태 측정 오차를 제거하여 계통 임피던스를 정확히 추정하는 기법을 제안한다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.291-292
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• 2015

본 논문은 계통과 연계된 3상 전압원 인버터를 기반으로 한 BESS의 능동 단독 운전 검출 방법을 제안한다. 계통 전압의 불평형에서도 안정적으로 위상을 추종할 수 있는 DDSRF_PLL(Decoupled Double Synchronous Reference Frame_PLL)방식을 적용 하였으며, 검출된 위상각 정보를 통해 정상분 전류 제어기와 역상분 전류 제어기를 독립적으로 제어할 수 있게 된다. 이를 위해 IEEE 1547과 UL1741에서 제시하는 단독 운전 기준 시험 회로를 구성하여 PSCAD/EMTDC 소프트웨어를 통한 시뮬레이션과 5kw프로토타입 하드웨어 장치를 통해 제안된 단독 운전 검출 방법을 검증하였다.