A novel active T-type three-level converter with open-circuit fault-tolerant control

Ui Min Choi, Frede Blaabjerg

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Abstract

This paper proposes a novel active T-type three-level converter concept with fault-tolerant control. With the proposed topology, the converter can be operated continuously under open-circuit faults. It is shown that the proposed topology not only can keep its outputs under open-circuit fault condition without degradation of performance but can also reduce the thermal stresses in neutral-point power devices by redundant current path. The junction temperature reduction in the neutral-point devices could improve the lifetime of the system under some operating conditions especially when the neutral-point devices have the highest thermal stresses. The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed topology concept are verified by the simulation results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4765-4772
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781467371506
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Oct 2015
Event7th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: 20 Sep 201524 Sep 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015

Conference

Conference7th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period20/09/1524/09/15

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