Current Source Converters in Discontinuous Conduction Modes of Operation

This work demonstrates that Current Source Rectifier (CSR) pulse-width modulation (PWM) can be successfully modified for discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). DCM is characterized by input current distortion and non-linear input to output voltage ratio. A Dead-Beat Current Injection (DBCI) PWM method is developed that ensures sinusoidal input currents and linear input to output voltage control while in DCM. A method for control analysis is proposed that enables design of the CSR closed loop voltage controller. The proposed method is simulated to show that the desired objectives are achieved at no load and very light load, where the CSR operates in an extreme DCM condition. Experimental results verify performance of the DBCI-PWM method and validate both simulation and analytical tools used to explore the capabilities of the approach.;Index Terms—Active buck rectifier, Current source rectifier (CSR), current source PWM rectifier, power conversion, power converter design, power converter analysis, input power quality.