Over-voltage limiter of an inverter to improve microgrid reliability during unpredictable cases

M. A. Hossain, H. R. Pota, A. M O Haruni, M. J. Hossain

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Abstract

Equal rating inverters operating with different power set points may experience circulating power during unpredictable cases such as faults on a heavy load site due to a large mismatch between load consumption and power generation. This momentarily circulating power increases the dc-link voltage of the inverter and exceeds the voltage limit, leading to inverter shutdown for safety purposes. To overcome this issue, this paper proposes a control method that limits the dc-link voltage of an inverter during unusual events by using a series connected resistor with a switch across the dc-link capacitor. A detailed simulation is performed using Matlab/SimPowerSystems to validate the concept presented and justify the effectiveness of the control approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT-Asia)
Subtitle of host publicationproceedings
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages406-411
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509043033
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Dec 2016
Event2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2016 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 28 Nov 20161 Dec 2016

Other

Other2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT-Asia 2016
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period28/11/161/12/16

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