A Discrete-Time Average Model-Based Predictive Control for a Quasi-Z-Source Inverter

Yushan Liu, Haitham Abu-Rub, Yaosuo Xue, Fei Tao

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Abstract

A discrete-time average model-based predictive control (DTA-MPC) is proposed for a quasi-Z-source inverter (qZSI). As a single-stage inverter topology, the qZSI regulates the dc-link voltage and the ac output voltage through the shoot-through (ST) duty cycle and the modulation index. Several feedback strategies have been dedicated to produce these two control variables, among which the most popular are the proportional-integral (PI)-based control and the conventional model-predictive control (MPC). However, in the former, there are tradeoffs between fast response and stability; the latter is robust, but at the cost of high calculation burden and variable switching frequency. Moreover, they require an elaborated design or fine tuning of controller parameters. The proposed DTA-MPC predicts future behaviors of the ST duty cycle and modulation signals, based on the established discrete-time average model of the quasi-Z-source (qZS) inductor current, the qZS capacitor voltage, and load currents. The prediction actions are applied to the qZSI modulator in the next sampling instant, without the need of other controller parameters' design. A constant switching frequency and significantly reduced computations are achieved with high performance. Transient responses and steady-state accuracy of the qZSI system under the proposed DTA-MPC are investigated and compared with the PI-based control and the conventional MPC. Simulation and experimental results verify the effectiveness of the proposed approach for the qZSI.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6044-6054
Number of pages11
JournalIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
Volume65
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2018

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Keywords

  • Discrete-time average model
  • predictive control
  • proportional-integral (PI) control
  • quasi-Z-source inverter (qZSI)
  • shoot-through (ST) duty cycle

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