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Pulse Generator (Thyristor)

Generate pulses for twelve-pulse and six-pulse thyristor converters

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  • Pulse Generator (Thyristor) block

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Simscape / Electrical / Specialized Power Systems / Power Electronics / Power Electronics Control

Description

The Pulse Generator (Thyristor) block generates two pulse trains. These control a twelve-pulse thyristor converter made of two three-phase full-wave thyristor bridges (also called Graetz bridges). In steady-state condition, each pulse train consists of six equidistant square pulses with 60 degrees shift between them.

The first set of pulses (PY) is sent to the six-pulse bridge connected to the wye (Y) secondary winding of the Y/Y/Delta converter transformer. The second set of pulses (PD) is sent to the six-pulse bridge connected to the delta secondary winding of the converter transformer. The PD pulses can be set to lead or lag the PY pulses by 30 electrical degrees, depending on the configuration of the delta connection of the converter transformer.

The following figure shows an example of a Pulse Generator (Thyristor) block connected to a twelve-pulse thyristor converter.

The Pulse Generator (Thyristor) block can be programmed to control a six-pulse thyristor converter made of one three-phase full-wave thyristor bridge. In this configuration, the PD pulse train is not generated and the block outputs only the PY pulse train. The pulse train, renamed P, is suitable for a Graetz bridge connected to a converter transformer, with no phase shift between primary and secondary windings.

The pulse ordering in the pulse trains corresponds to the natural order of commutation of a three-phase thyristor bridge, as shown in the following figure.

The table below gives the commutating voltages for the thyristors according to the transformer connection. The transformer connection reflects the phase shift between the AC source and the thyristors.

Thyristor to be ignited123456
Thyristor to be extinguished561234
Commutating voltage for a Y-Y connectionVacVbcVbaVcaVcbVab
for a Y-D1 (lagging)-VcVb-VaVc-VbVa
for a Y-D11 (leading)Va-VcVb-VaVc-Vb

The Pulse Generator (Thyristor) block is controlled by the alpha angle reference signal and by the synchronization signal wt. The wt signal is an angle varying between 0 and 2*pi radians, synchronized on zero crossings of the fundamental (positive-sequence) of phase A of the primary voltage of the converter transformer. The wt signal is normally obtained from a phase locked loop (PLL) system.

The Pulse Generator (Thyristor) block generates internal wt ramps to control the pulses. The alpha delay angle is expressed in electrical degrees by which the pulse is delayed relative to angle zero of its commutating voltage. The figure shows how the PY pulse train is generated.

The Pulse Generator (Thyristor) block can be configured to work in double-pulsing mode. In this mode two pulses are sent to each thyristor: a first pulse when the alpha angle is reached, and then a second pulse 60 degrees later, when the next thyristor is fired. This figure shows the double pulses in a PY pulse train.

Characteristics

Sample TimeSpecified in the Sample Time parameter
Scalar ExpansionNo
DimensionalizedNo
Zero-Crossing DetectionYes

Examples

The power_PulseGenerator example shows various uses of the pulse generator.

The model sample time is parameterized with the variable Ts (default value Ts = 50e-6). To simulate continuous mode, specify Ts = 0 in the MATLAB® Command Window.

Ports

Input

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Alpha delay angle signal, in degrees. You can connect this input to a Constant block or to a controller system to control the pulses of the generator.

Angle, in radians, varying between 0 and 2*pi, synchronized on zero crossings of the fundamental (positive-sequence) of phase A of the primary voltage of the converter transformer. The wt signal is normally obtained from a phase locked loop (PLL) system.

When you set this input to true (Boolean 1), the pulses are disabled and the operation of the generator is blocked.

Output

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Outputs the six-pulse signals to be sent to the six-pulse thyristor converter connected to the Y secondary winding of the converter transformer. The output is named PY when the Generator type parameter is set to 12-pulse.

Dependencies

To enable this parameter, set the Generator type parameter to 6-pulse.

Outputs the six-pulse signals to be sent to the six-pulse thyristor converter connected to the Y secondary winding of the converter transformer. The output is named P when the Generator type parameter is set to 12-pulse.

Dependencies

To enable this parameter, set the Generator type parameter to 12-pulse.

Outputs the six-pulse signals to be sent to the six-pulse thyristor converter connected to the Delta (D) secondary winding of the converter transformer.

Dependencies

To enable this parameter, set the Generator type parameter to 12-pulse.

Parameters

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To edit block parameters interactively, use the Property Inspector. From the Simulink® Toolstrip, on the Simulation tab, in the Prepare gallery, select Property Inspector.

Type of thyristor converter to control. When you set this parameter to 6-pulse, the PD pulse train output is not generated, and the PY output is renamed to P.

Type of delta secondary winding connection of the converter transformer. When you set this parameter to D1(lagging), the PD pulses lag the PY pulses by 30 degrees. When you set this parameter to D11(leading), the PD pulses lead the PY pulses by 30 degrees.

Width of the pulses, in degrees.

Whether the Pulse Generator (Thyristor) block implements the double-pulsing technique.

Sample time of the block, in seconds. Set to 0 to implement a continuous block.

Extended Capabilities

C/C++ Code Generation
Generate C and C++ code using Simulink® Coder™.

Version History

Introduced in R2013a

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