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A Robust and Gain-Free Direct Model Predictive Control for Nine-Level T-Type Converter

Research Authors
Ibrahim Harbi, Hamza Makhamreh, Mostafa Ahmed, Jose Rodriguez, Ralph Kennel, Abdellah Kouzou, Mohamed Abdelrahem
Research Department
Research Date
Research Year
2024
Research Journal
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
Research Publisher
IEEE
Research Vol
72
Research Rank
Q1
Research_Pages
5925-5935
Research Website
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10748565
Research Abstract

Model predictive control (MPC) is a powerful strategy for tackling multiobjective control challenges, but it often involves a laborious process of tuning weighting factors. This article proposes a gain-free MPC method for a recently developed nine-level T-type converter (9L-T2C), which offers advantages over traditional topologies, such as fewer components and improved efficiency. Drawing inspiration from Lyapunov's theory, this method avoids the use of weighting factors while effectively handling three targets, including current tracking, balancing of flying capacitors (FCs), and regulation of the neutral point (NP). Comparable with the traditional finite-control-set MPC (FCS-MPC), the proposed controller demonstrates high performance concerning all objectives. Additionally, it showcases superior resilience against model uncertainties when compared with the traditional approach. Experimental validation of the proposed MPC method is conducted in grid-connected operation under several conditions. The proposed method is subjected to a comparative analysis via the experimental implementation, where it is compared with a proportional-resonant (PR) controller and other state-of-the-art MPC methods. This analysis reveals the advantages of the proposed method, including eliminating the need for gains or weighting factors, improved robustness, and effective control of the FCs.

Research Rank
International Journal