Abstract:
When negative times are calculated for zero space vectors of a SVPWM controlled three phase inverter circuit, the zero vector times are set to zero, the non-zero space vector closer to a commanded space vector is preserved, and the non-zero space vector farther from the commanded space vector is truncated. Thus, control of the inverter circuit seamlessly transits from SVPWM to full six step operation. In one arrangement, for each negative calculated zero space vector time, the larger of the non-zero space vector times is set to the minimum of its calculated time and the pulse width modulation control period (TPWM), and the smaller of the calculated non-zero space vector times is set equal to TPWM less the set value of the larger of the non-zero space vector times. In another arrangement, each negative calculated zero space vector time is algebraically combined with the smaller of the non-zero space vector times. If the resulting non-zero space vector time is greater than or equal to zero, it is used together with the calculated time for the larger of the non-zero space vectors. If the resulting non-zero space vector time is less than zero, the time for the larger of the non-zero space vectors is set to TPWM and the time for the smaller of the non-zero space vectors is set to zero. For both of these arrangements, the zero space vector time is set to zero.
Abstract:
A fault isolation system for a three-phase induction motor drive system includes an inverter to convert direct-current power from a battery into alternating current for the three phases of the motor. The inverter contains six semiconductor switches, two for each phase of the motor, as is conventional in the art of induction motor control. Further, the inverter contains two additional semiconductor switches. These switches form an output connected, via a dummy load in parallel with a third additional semiconductor switch, to the neutral connection of the motor. In the event that any of the six conventional switches in the inverter become short-circuited, the four switches in the other two phases of the inverter as well as the two additional switches are actuated to generate current sufficient to blow a fuse connected in series with the output of the inverter coupled to the short-circuited switch. The motor is thus isolated from the short-circuited switch, preventing the short-circuited switch from totally disabling the motor. An alternative motor drive strategy, such as a two-phase drive strategy, can then be employed.