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Research on a Transformerless Hybrid Filter Capable of Direct Connection to Medium-Voltage Distribution Systems

Research Project

Project/Area Number 18360132
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field 電力工学・電気機器工学
Research InstitutionTokyo Institute of Technology

Principal Investigator

AKAGI Hirofumi  Tokyo Institute of Technology, School of Science and Engineering, Professor (80126466)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) FUJITA Hideaki  Tokyo Institute of Technology, School of Science and Engineering, Associate Professor (40238580)
HAGIWARA Makoto  Tokyo Institute of Technology, School of Science and Engineering, Assistant Professor (20436710)
Project Period (FY) 2006 – 2007
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2007)
Budget Amount *help
¥16,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥14,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,500,000)
Fiscal Year 2007: ¥6,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥5,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,500,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥9,800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥9,800,000)
KeywordsHybrid filter / Supply harmonics / Medium-voltage motor / Active filter / Passive filter / Digital control / Power conversion
Research Abstract

The aim of this research is to develop a hybrid active-passive filter capable of direct connection to medium-voltage utility and industrial power systems without transformers. This hybrid filter is intended for harmonic current compensation of a medium-voltage adjustable-speed motor drive for energy savings in pumps and blowers. Such a motor drive requires no regenerative braking, thus allowing the motor drive to use a three-diode rectifier as the front end. This research leads to the following findings:
1. The investigators have done feasibility study and conceptual design of a 6.6-kV transformerless hybrid filter suitable for a motor drive with a three-phase diode rectifier. This hybrid filter is characterized by series connection of a three-phase passive filter tuned In the seventh-harmonic frequency with a three-phase small-rated active filter using a three-level diode-clamped PWM converter without transformer.
2. The investigators have achieved theoretical analysis of harmonic curre … More nt mitigation by the hybrid filter, with focus on the required volt-ampere ratings of the passive filter and the active filter Their ratings have a tradeoff in terms of harmonic current mitigation. Computer simulation has been carried out, considering the effects of control delay and the so-called "dead time." The theoretical analysis has been compared with the computer simulation. As a result, the validity of the theoretical analysis has been confirmed, and a limitation of the analysis has been revealed.
3. Taking into account the above-mentioned theoretical analysis and computer simulation, the investigators have deigned, constructed and tested a three-phase 400-V 15-kW downscaled system, where a three-level diode-clamped PWM converter has been used for the active filter. What is a major concern in introducing the three-level PWM converter into the hybrid filter is to keep the dc mean voltages of the two split dc capacitors balanced not only in steady states but also in transient states. The investigators have proposed a voltage-balancing control method for the hybrid filter The effectiveness and viability of the method has been verified by the experiments using the 400-V 15-kW system. The current THD (total harmonic distortion) in the supply side was less than 5%, and each harmonic current component was less than 3%, including up to 40-th harmonic components. Both the THD value and harmonic components perfectly meet the Japanese harmonic guidelines.
4. Considerations on the 6.6-kV transformerless hybrid filter that will be put into practical use in the near future have been discussed on the basis of the results from the theoretical analysis, computer simulation and experiment. Less

Report

(3 results)
  • 2007 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2006 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (12 results)

All 2008 2007

All Journal Article (5 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (6 results) Book (1 results)

  • [Journal Article] Voltage-Balancing Control for a Three-Level Diode-Clamped Converter in a Medium-Voltage Transformerless Hybrid Active Filter2008

    • Author(s)
      Hirofumi Akagi and Takaaki Hatada
    • Journal Title

      IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 128(印刷中)

      Pages: 9-9

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Voltage-Balancing Control for a Three-Level Diode-Clamped Converter in a Medium-Voltage Transformerless Hybrid Active Filter2008

    • Author(s)
      Hirofumi, Akagi,, Takaaki, Hatada
    • Journal Title

      IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (in press)

      Pages: 9-9

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] 3レベルダイオードクランプPWMコンバータを採用したトランスレス・ハイブリッドフィルタ2007

    • Author(s)
      畑田高明、赤木泰文
    • Journal Title

      電気学会論文誌D(産業応用部門誌) 127

      Pages: 1164-1170

    • NAID

      10019770481

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report 2007 Final Research Report Summary
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] A Transformerless Hybrid Filter Using a Three-Level Diode-Clamp PWM Converter2007

    • Author(s)
      Takaaki, Hatada, Hirofumi, Akagi
    • Journal Title

      IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications (in Japanese) Vol. 127

      Pages: 1164-1170

    • NAID

      10019770481

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] A Transformerless Hybrid Active Filer Using a Three-Level Diode-Clamped PWM Converter2007

    • Author(s)
      W.Tangtheerajaroonwong, T.Hatada, H.Akagi
    • Journal Title

      The Fourth Power Conversion Conference (PCC-NAGOYA)

      Pages: 667-673

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] トランスレス・ハイブリッドフィルタに接続するスイッチングリプルフィルタの検討2008

    • Author(s)
      近藤亮太、赤木泰文
    • Organizer
      電気学会全国大会
    • Place of Presentation
      福岡工業大学
    • Year and Date
      2008-03-20
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] A Switching-Ripple Filter Intended for Connection to a Transformerless Hybrid Active Filter2008

    • Author(s)
      Royota, Kondo, Hirofumi, Akagi
    • Organizer
      IEEJ General Convention
    • Place of Presentation
      Fukuoka Institute of Technology
    • Year and Date
      2008-03-20
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] トランスレス・ハイブリッドフィルタにおける3レベルPWMコンバータの中性点電位制御2008

    • Author(s)
      近藤亮太、赤木泰文
    • Organizer
      電気学会半導体電力変換研究会
    • Place of Presentation
      神戸大学
    • Year and Date
      2008-01-25
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report 2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Voltage-Balancing Control for a Three-Level PWM Converter in a Transformerless Hybrid Active Filter2008

    • Author(s)
      Royota, Kondo, Hirofumi, Akagi
    • Organizer
      IEEJ Technical Meeting on Semiconductor Power Converters
    • Place of Presentation
      Kobe University
    • Year and Date
      2008-01-25
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] A Transformerless Hybrid Active Filer Using a Three-Level Diode-Clamped PWM Converter2007

    • Author(s)
      Wiroj Tangtheerajaroonwong, Taakaaki Hatada, and Hirofumi Akagi
    • Organizer
      IEEE/IEEJ Power Conversion Conference
    • Place of Presentation
      名古屋
    • Year and Date
      2007-04-04
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] A Transformerless Hybrid Active Filer Using a Three-Level Diode-Clamped PWM Converter2007

    • Author(s)
      Wiroj, Tangtheerajaroonwong, Taakaaki, Hatada, HirofumiAkagi
    • Organizer
      IEEE/IEEJ Power Conversion Conference
    • Place of Presentation
      Nagoya Convention center
    • Year and Date
      2007-04-04
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Book] Instantaneous Power Theory and Applications to Power Conditioning2007

    • Author(s)
      H.Akagi, E.H.Watanabe, M.Aredes
    • Total Pages
      379
    • Publisher
      IEEE Press
    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report

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