Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs

This paper presents an experimental efficiency comparison study between two different direct AC-AC converter topologies: a direct matrix converter (DMC) and an indirect matrix converter (IMC). The evaluation is performed under variable load conditions using both discrete Silicon (Si) IGBTs and Silic...

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Main Authors: Trentin, Andrew, Liliana de Lillio, Liliana, Empringham, Lee, Zanchetta, Pericle, Wheeler, Patrick, Clare, Jon C.
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Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2016
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/33961/
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author Trentin, Andrew
Liliana de Lillio, Liliana
Empringham, Lee
Zanchetta, Pericle
Wheeler, Patrick
Clare, Jon C.
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Liliana de Lillio, Liliana
Empringham, Lee
Zanchetta, Pericle
Wheeler, Patrick
Clare, Jon C.
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description This paper presents an experimental efficiency comparison study between two different direct AC-AC converter topologies: a direct matrix converter (DMC) and an indirect matrix converter (IMC). The evaluation is performed under variable load conditions using both discrete Silicon (Si) IGBTs and Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs working at power levels up to 9 kW. Each loss measurement is carried out using two power analyzers: one placed at the input and one at the output of the converter under study. To facilitate this measurement an output filter was necessary in addition to the normal input filter. Both converters are modulated the same traditional symmetrical space vector approach and feature an identical input/output filter design.
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spelling nottingham-339612020-05-04T17:50:05Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/33961/ Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs Trentin, Andrew Liliana de Lillio, Liliana Empringham, Lee Zanchetta, Pericle Wheeler, Patrick Clare, Jon C. This paper presents an experimental efficiency comparison study between two different direct AC-AC converter topologies: a direct matrix converter (DMC) and an indirect matrix converter (IMC). The evaluation is performed under variable load conditions using both discrete Silicon (Si) IGBTs and Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs working at power levels up to 9 kW. Each loss measurement is carried out using two power analyzers: one placed at the input and one at the output of the converter under study. To facilitate this measurement an output filter was necessary in addition to the normal input filter. Both converters are modulated the same traditional symmetrical space vector approach and feature an identical input/output filter design. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2016-05-27 Article PeerReviewed Trentin, Andrew, Liliana de Lillio, Liliana, Empringham, Lee, Zanchetta, Pericle, Wheeler, Patrick and Clare, Jon C. (2016) Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 52 (5). pp. 4135-4145. ISSN 1939-9367 Insulated gate bipolar transistors MOSFET Matrix converters Modulation Silicon Silicon carbide Switches http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2016.2573752 doi:10.1109/TIA.2016.2573752 doi:10.1109/TIA.2016.2573752
spellingShingle Insulated gate bipolar transistors
MOSFET
Matrix converters
Modulation
Silicon
Silicon carbide
Switches
Trentin, Andrew
Liliana de Lillio, Liliana
Empringham, Lee
Zanchetta, Pericle
Wheeler, Patrick
Clare, Jon C.
Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs
title Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs
title_full Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs
title_fullStr Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs
title_full_unstemmed Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs
title_short Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs
title_sort experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter based on efficiency using si igbt and sic mosfets
topic Insulated gate bipolar transistors
MOSFET
Matrix converters
Modulation
Silicon
Silicon carbide
Switches
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https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/33961/