Predictive Control of Power Converters and Electrical Drives

Appendix A

Predictive Control Simulation—Three-Phase Inverter

In this appendix three different power converter topologies, discussed previously in the book, are analyzed in depth from a simulation implementation perspective. The objective of the appendix is to give the reader the necessary tools to understand and replicate the implementation of predictive control algorithms using a simulation environment (MATLAB^®/Simulink^® in this particular case). Simulation is a key stage in predictive control design, since it provides valuable information on the control system performance which is needed to adjust control parameters such as weighting factors in the cost function. In addition, simulation is a preliminary validation required prior to experimenting on a real prototype. The case studies analyzed in this appendix are selected to range from simple to more advanced design considerations in predictive control. They also cover most of the elements and tools required to carry out all the controllers presented in this book.

This appendix does not review concepts presented previously in the book, and focuses mainly on implementing the simulation. Therefore, reading the theoretical and conceptual chapters related to the topologies addressed in this appendix is recommended.