A novel control strategy of circulating currents in paralleled single-phase boost converters for micro-grid applications

Yi Hung Liao, Yu Lung Ke, Hung Chi Chen, Hsiu Che Cheng

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Abstract

In this paper, analysis of circulating currents of paralleled single-phase boost converter systems is presented. The DC loop and AC loop circulating currents are clearly explained. In order to eliminate the DC loop circulating currents and reduce switching losses, a simplified PWM strategy is adopted in a paralleled single-phase boost converter. Based on the analysis of circulating currents, common mode circulating current (CMCC) and differential mode circulating current (DMCC) are defined. Then, CMCC and DMCC compensator in a centralized control scheme are proposed to reduce the common-mode and differential-mode circulating currents in the parallel system operated in both rectifier mode and inverter mode for micro-grid applications. Some simulation results are carried out to verify the validity of the proposed control scheme. In addition, a prototype system is constructed to facilitate the theoretical results as verification. From simulation and experimental results, the proposed control scheme can indeed reduce the circulating currents under equal and/or different power rating condition in the parallel system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Record - 49th IEEE/IAS Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, I and CPS 2013
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event49th IEEE/IAS Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, I and CPS 2013 - Stone Mountain, GA, United States
Duration: 30 Apr 20133 May 2013

Publication series

NameConference Record - Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference

Conference

Conference49th IEEE/IAS Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, I and CPS 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityStone Mountain, GA
Period30/04/133/05/13

Keywords

  • AC/DC converter
  • Circulating currents
  • common mode
  • differential mode
  • micro grid

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