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Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation

CHAPTER 3
Space Vector pulse width modulation

3.1 Introduction
The space-vector PWM technique is used to produce the switching control signals to be
applied to the three-phase inverter. The SVPWM inverter is used to offer 15% increase in
the dc link voltage utilization and low output harmonic distortions compared with the
conventional sinusoidal PWM inverter. The control strategy of the SVPWM inverter is
the voltage/frequency control method which is based on the space-vector modulation
technique. For constant torque output, the air gap flux in the motor is maintained constant
by operating on a constant voltage/frequency supply. However, the analysis assumes
negligible winding resistance, where, in practical, at low frequencies the resistive voltage
drop becomes significant compared with the induced voltage. This voltage drop causes a
reduction in the air gap flux and motor torque. In order to maintain the low-speed torque,
the voltage/frequency control method is used for controlling the speed of PMSM with
performance accuracy.
3.2 Analysis and modeling of space-vector pulse width modulation technique
A three-phase two-level inverter shown in fig.1 provides eight possible switching states,
made up of six active and two zero switching states. Active vectors divide plane for six
sectors, where a reference vector Vref in fig.2 is obtained by switching on (for proper
time) two adjacent vectors. It can be seen that vector Vref is possible to implement by the
different switching on/off sequence of V1 and V2.
The fundamental difference between SVPWM and SPWM is the existence of two
additional zero voltage states V0 (000), and V7 (111). In addition to the six possible
voltage vectors associated with the VSI, there are two zero voltage states associated with
having all three of the positive pole switches on or all three of the negative pole switches
on. This fact allows more output voltage since the third harmonic component exists. Thus,
SVPWM is often considered as an eight state operation. Locus comparison of maximum
linear control voltage in sine PWM and SVPWM is shown in fig. 3. The SVPWM
generates less harmonics distortion in the output voltages or currents in comparison with
SPWM, also the voltage utilization achieved by SVPWM is 2
times of SPWM.
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Fig. 3.1 Conventional three-phase voltage-source inverter bridge circuit

Fig. 3.2 the eight vectors in the stationary frame

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Fig. 3.3 Locus comparison of maximum linear control voltage in Sinusoidal PWM and SVPWM

To realize the SVPWM [1-5], first determine Vd ,Vq , and angle , secondly determine the
time duration T1 , T2 , and T0 , thirdly determine the switching time of each switch (S1 to
S6).
Step1: determination of the sector at which the vector is placed, this achieved by
determination of the Vd ,Vq , and angle , According to the coordinate transformation in
fig. 4

Fig. 3.4 Voltage Space Vector and its components in (d, q) coordinate

Vd = Van Vbn cos60 Vcn cos60

1
1
= Van Vbn Vcn
2
2

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Vq = 0 + Vbn cos30 Vcn cos30

3
3
Vbn
Vcn
2
2

= Van +

1
Vd 2
2
=
3
Vq 3 0

V ref = Vd + Vq
2

= tan 1 (

Vq
Vd

(where, f s =

1 V
an
2
Vbn
3
Vcn

) = s t = 2f s t
1
)
Ts

According to the value of we can find the sector number, such as 0

, gives

sector 1.
Step 2: is to determine the time duration T1 , T2 , and T0 , and this is shown as in fig. 5, the
reference vector expressed by a combination of two adjacent vectors, and the switching
time duration at Sector 1 can be expressed as:

Fig. 3.5 Reference vector as a combination of adjacent vectors at sector 1

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Ts

T1

T1 + T2

Ts

T1

T1 + T2

V ref = V1dt +

V 2 dt +

Ts V ref = (T1 V1 + T2 V 2 )
cos ( )
1
cos ( / 3)
2
2
Ts V ref
= T1 Vdc + T2 Vdc

3
3
sin ( )
0
sin ( / 3)
(where, 0 60)
T1 = Ts

T1 = Ts

T1 = Ts

V ref
2
Vdc
3
V ref
2
Vdc
3
V ref
1
Vdc
2

T1 = Ts m

T2 = Ts

T2 = Ts

T2 = Ts

V ref
2
Vdc
3
V ref
2
Vdc
3
V ref
1
Vdc
2

sin ( / 3 )
sin ( / 3)
sin ( / 3 )
3
2
sin ( / 3 )
2
3

3
. sin ( / 3 )
2

sin ( )
sin ( / 3)
sin ( )
3
2
sin ( )
2
3

3
. sin ( )
2
T0 = Ts (T1 + T2 )
T2 = Ts m

Switching time duration at any Sector

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Tm = Ts m

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3
n 1
. sin +

2 3
3

Tm = Ts m
Tm +1 = Ts m

3
n

. sin
2
3

3
n 1
. sin

2
3

where, n = 1 through 6 (that is, Sector1 to 6)

T0 = Ts T1 T2 ,
0 60

Step3: is used to determine the switching time of each switch by determine the
modulating functions which compared with a triangle wave to give the predetermined
patterns for the upper three switches, this is achieved by the table 1

Table 1 Switching Time Table at Each Sector

Limiting the hexagon

If the desired signal is outside the reachable space of the switching plane then the times
Tm + Tm +1 is longer than Ts , it means the voltage saturation of the inverter. At this time,
an over modulation should be performed to produce the maximum available voltage
keeping its output with in hexagon limit. In this case the conduction times of the voltage
vectors are represented as follows,

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T ' m =

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Ts
.Tm
Tm +1 + Tm

T ' m +1 =

Ts
.Tm +1
Tm +1 + Tm

T0 = 0
The physical effect of this algorithm is to reduce the magnitude of the output voltage, as
long as the reference is inside the hexagon the output is unchanged and linearity is
maintained. If the reference exceeds the limits of the hexagon, then the output is reduced
to reset on the limit.

Fig. 3.6 Matlab Simulink model for SVPWM

Fig. 3.7 Matlab Simulink under mask model for SVPWM indicating main steps

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Fig. 3.8 Matlab Simulink under mask model for SVPWM indicating main steps

Fig. 3.9 Matlab Simulink under mask model for sector number determination, and modulation index determination

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Fig. 3.10 Matlab Simulink under mask model for stitching times determination

Fig. 3.11 Matlab Simulink under mask model for modulating functions determination

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Fig. 3.12 Matlab Simulink under mask model for switching patterns determination

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Fig. 3.13 Matlab Simulink under mask model for three- phase inverter

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3.3 Simulation results

The simulation of the SVPWM-PMSM set is performed for 10 KHz and 5 KHz at
fundamental frequency of 150 and 50 Hz for 0.95 Kw PMSM.
1-a 10 KHz switching frequency, 150Hz fundamental frequency, Vdc=570V, rated
voltage= 230Vrms (325V peak), and modulation index m=1.1404

Fig. 3.14 Space vector modulating function a, b, c

Fig. 3.15 Control signals for three upper switches of the inverter

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Fig. 3.16 Phase voltage of the motor Va

Fig. 3.17 Spectrum of phase voltage Va (peak value), and THD

Fig. 3.18 Line voltage of the motor Vab

Fig. 3.19 Spectrum of Line voltage Vab (peak value), and THD

Fig. 3.20 Reference input voltage vector (

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Fig. 3.21 Actual output voltage vector (

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Fig. 3.22 Motor line current (Peak value) at half load Tl = 1.5 N.m

Fig. 3.23 Spectrum of motor line current (Peak value), and THD at half load Tl = 1.5 N.m

Fig. 3.24 Motor line current (Peak value) at full load Tl = 3 N.m

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Fig. 3.25 Spectrum of motor line current (Peak value), and THD at full load Tl = 3 N.m

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1-b 10 KHz switching frequency, 50Hz fundamental frequency, Vdc=570V, rated

voltage= 76.667 Vrms (108V peak), and modulation index m=0.38

Fig. 3.26 Space vector modulating function a, b, c

Fig. 3.27 Control signals for three upper switches of the inverter

Fig. 3.28 Phase voltage of the motor Va

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Fig. 3.29 Spectrum of phase voltage Va (peak value), and THD

Fig. 3.30 Line voltage of the motor Vab

Fig. 3.31 Spectrum of Line voltage Vab (peak value), and THD

Fig. 3.32 Reference input voltage vector (

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Fig. 3.33 Actual output voltage vector (

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Fig. 3.34 Motor line current (Peak value) at half load Tl = 1.5 N.m

Fig. 3.35 Spectrum of motor line current (Peak value), and THD at half load Tl = 1.5 N.m

Fig. 3.36 Motor line current (Peak value) at full load Tl = 3 N.m

Fig. 3.37 Spectrum of motor line current (Peak value), and THD at full load Tl = 3 N.m

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2-a 5 KHz switching frequency, 150Hz fundamental frequency, Vdc=570V, rated

voltage= 230Vrms (325V peak), modulation index m=1.1404

Fig. 3.38 Space vector modulating function a, b, c

Fig. 3.39 Control signals for three upper switches of the inverter

Fig. 3.40 Phase voltage of the motor Va

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Fig. 3.41 Spectrum of phase voltage Va (peak value), and THD

Fig. 3.42 Line voltage of the motor Vab

Fig. 3.43 Spectrum of Line voltage Vab (peak value), and THD

Fig. 3.44 Reference input voltage vector (

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Fig. 3.45 Actual output voltage vector (

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)

Fig. 3.46 Motor line current (Peak value) at half load Tl = 1.5 N.m

Fig. 3.47 Spectrum of motor line current (Peak value), THD at half load Tl = 1.5 N.m

Fig. 3.48 Motor line current (Peak value) at full load Tl = 3 N.m

Fig. 3.49 Spectrum of motor line current (Peak value), THD at full load Tl = 3 N.m

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2-b 5 KHz switching frequency, 50Hz fundamental frequency, Vdc=570V, rated voltage=
76.667 Vrms (108V peak), and modulation index m=0.38

Fig. 3.50 Space vector modulating function a, b, c

Fig. 3.50 Control signals for three upper switches of the inverter

Fig. 3.51 Phase voltage of the motor Va

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Fig. 3.52 Spectrum of phase voltage Va (peak value), and THD

Fig. 3.53 Line voltage of the motor Vab

Fig. 3.54 Spectrum of Line voltage Vab (peak value), and THD

Fig. 3.55 Reference input voltage vector (

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Fig. 3.56 Actual output voltage vector (

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Fig. 3.57 Motor line current (Peak value) at half load Tl = 1.5 N.m

Fig. 3.58 Spectrum of motor line current (Peak value), THD at half load Tl = 1.5 N.m

Fig. 3.59 Motor line current (Peak value) at full load Tl = 3 N.m

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Fig. 3.60 Spectrum of motor line current (Peak value), THD at full load Tl = 3 N.m

Table 2 summaries the relation ship between the switching frequency, fundamental
desired voltage frequency, phase voltage THD%, line voltage THD%, motor line current
THD% at half load, and motor line current THD% at full load.
Switching
frequency

Fundamental
desired frequency

Output phase
voltage THD%

Output line voltage

THD%

Motor line current

THD% at half load

Motor line current

THD% at full load

150 Hz

10.45%

10.45%

7.20%

4.16%

50 Hz

135.39%

135.41%

8.78%

4.30%

150 Hz

15.70%

15.725%

5.25%

2.36%

50Hz

123.94%

123.94%

12.60%

6.32%

10 KHz

5 KHz

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