INFORMATION ON NEW CONCLUSIONS OF DOCTORAL THESIS

Name of Thesis:
CONTROL OF Z - SOURCE INVERTERS FOR DISTRIBUTED GENERATION APPLICATIONS

Specialization: Control Engineering and Automation

Code No.: 62520216
Name of PhD. Student: Vu Hoang Phuong
Advisors:

1. Dr. Tran Trong Minh

2. Dr. Pham Quang Dang

Training Institution: Hanoi University of Science and Technology

SUMMARY OF NEW CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE THESIS
1. A space vector modulation technique for Z-source inverters with simpler algebraic calculations
was introduced. By thoroughly analyzing the switching patterns in different operating modes,
this work shows a proper way to choose what pulse patterns that most suited for firing pulses in
the Z-source inverter.
2. Modelling the Z-source inverter fed by a current source. Using nonlinear control methods to
design the voltage loop to ensure input Z network voltage track the reference values. The
voltage loop was designed, firstly by adaptive backstepping to cope with unknown systems
parameters (L and Cpv), and secondly by exact linearization method. In the application of the
converter in photovoltaic (PV) systems, the designed nonlinear controllers are integrated with
maximum power point tracking algorithm and AC loop controllers to guarantee grid-connected
mode of the PV system. Both proposed controllers were validated by offline and hardware-inthe-loop simulations in different operating conditions of the PV system.
3. Modelling the Z-source inverter fed by a voltage source. Designing a nonlinear controller to
stabilize constant voltage over C1 and C2 in the Z network based on adaptive backstepping
against load varying. In the application of the converter, that controlled a permanent magnet
synchronous generator of wind power system, the proposed nonlinear control is integrated with
AC loop controllers to ensure the power exchange in grid-connected mode, or stabilizing load
voltage in standalone mode. The control strategy was verified by offline and hardware-in-theloop simulations in a wide range of wind speed.
4. Experimental tests were performed on a Z-source inverter prototype in grid-connected and
standalone modes. Digital control system is implemented on DSP TMS320F2812.
Hanoi, Day Month
Advisors

Dr. Tran Trong Minh

Year 2014

PhD. Student

Vu Hoang Phuong