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Improved dynamic average modeling and impedance analysis of multi-pulse diode rectifiers.

Hani Albalawi^1,2, Aadel Mohammed Alatwi^3,4, Abdul Wadood^3,4

¹Zero Emission Technologies Innovation Center, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 47913, Saudi Arabia. halbala@ut.edu.sa.

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Summary

This study introduces improved dynamic average-value models (AVMs) for diode rectifiers, significantly reducing simulation time while maintaining accuracy. These models enable efficient impedance analysis for power electronic systems.

Keywords:

Average-value model Current injection Impedance analysis Multi-pulse rectifier Small-signal modeling dq-domain impedance

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Area of Science:

Electrical Engineering
Power Electronics
Control Systems

Background:

Detailed switching models for power-electronic rectifiers are computationally intensive.
Conventional average-value models lack accuracy in capturing transient dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop improved dynamic average-value models (AVMs) for 6-pulse and 18-pulse uncontrolled diode rectifiers.
To enable efficient impedance-based analysis of multi-pulse diode rectifiers.

Main Methods:

Utilized a first-order Taylor-series representation of load-current variation.
Extracted DC output and AC-side dq-domain impedance using network-analyzer measurements and small-signal current injection.
Validated models against detailed switching models and laboratory prototypes.

Main Results:

Proposed AVMs preserve dominant low- and medium-frequency dynamics, eliminating high-frequency switching events.
Achieved close agreement with detailed models and experimental measurements.
Reduced simulation time by approximately 100-110 times.

Conclusions:

The dynamic AVMs offer an efficient and experimentally validated modeling framework.
Improved AVMs are suitable for impedance-based analysis of multi-pulse diode rectifiers.
This approach balances computational efficiency with modeling accuracy.