Pulse-width voltage modulation in the Python-based open-source simulator Motulator : A Realization of SVPWM, Harmonic analyzer and Over-modulation on Two and Three-level Inverters, and a Solution for Unbalanced Neutral Point Voltage on Three-level Inverte

Sammanfattning: Controlling the dynamic outputs of electrical machines has always been an essential topic in aerospace, automotive and other industries. Electrical machine control consists of several components, each of which can be controlled in various ways. Whereas the dynamic responses are mostly simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK, Prof. Marko Hinkkanen from Aalto University has launched a project for the development of an open-source simulator called ’Motulator’, based on Python. In this thesis, we focus on developing modulation methods and related functions for the inverter in ’Motulator’ based on an existing model of a Permanent Magnet Electrical Machine (PMSM). First, the two-level and three-level inverters with the Space Vector Modulation (SVPWM) method are developed. The dynamic output performance improves significantly compared to Sinusoidal Pulse-Width Modulation (SPWM). In addition, operation under the over-modulation mode for both inverters is implemented to improve the DC-bus voltage utilisation further, allowing higher torques and speeds. The problem of neutral point voltage imbalance is solved for the three-level inverter, ensuring the difference voltage between upper and lower capacitors to fluctuate around 0. Finally, a harmonic analysis tool based on the non-uniform Fourier transform is established.