Real-time condition monitoring of IGBT modules in PV inverter systems

Ui Min Choi, Frede Blaabjerg

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new method for the real-time condition monitoring of IGBT modules in PV inverter system. The proposed method uses only one monitoring parameter, VCE_ON and the wear-out failure modes of IGBT modules, bond-wire fatigue and solder joint fatigue can be distinguished by the VCE_ON values at two measurement points. Thus, it is cost-effective compared with using one more monitoring parameter in order to separate failure modes. Furthermore, the proposed method does not require re-characterizations of IGBT modules as it is worn out. Experimental results verify the validity and feasibility of the proposed method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCIPS 2018 - 10th International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems
PublisherVDE Verlag GmbH
Pages412-416
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9783800745401
StatePublished - 2018
Event10th International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems, CIPS 2018 - Stuttgart, Germany
Duration: 20 Mar 201822 Mar 2018

Publication series

NameCIPS 2018 - 10th International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems, CIPS 2018
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityStuttgart
Period20/03/1822/03/18

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