PWM Methods:

Block Modulation:
Better than six step for it has higher order harmonics than six step. Importance is no requirement for dc link
control as in six step.

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Harmomic Cancellation PWM: Phase-Shift PWM

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 +
S1 S3
Vs/2 D1 D3
- io
0 a b
L R
+
Vs/2 D2 D4
- S2 S4

3-phase PWM, Switching Method (sine triangle-carrier comparison method)

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 T

For Self Study:

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pulse dropping

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Space Vector PWM:

Transformation we use:

As switches S1 to S6 takes values between 0 and 1, Van , Vbn and Vcn changes.

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Consider the switching state:
 Time to be spent at vectors:

Expression for T1:

from which

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 Maximum possible value of
Reference Vector:

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 4.0 kHz

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 Note:

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 Example for switching patterns in different sectors:

Current Source PWM: (Space Vector PWM)

Switching Strategy:

Basic Sequence

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