Research on Switched Reluctance Motor Power Converters in Multi-port Low-carbon Building Microgrid System

Authors

  • Cheng Liu School of Information Engineering Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
  • Yu Zhao School of Information Engineering Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China, State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co. Ltd. Daishan County Power Supply Company, Daishan 316229, China
  • Qing Wang School of Information Engineering Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
  • Xiaofeng Wan School of Information Engineering Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
  • Lei Cao Architecture and Design College Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/2024.ACES.J.400911

Keywords:

Asymmetric half-bridge power converter, dual-source three-level power converter, power flow control, switched reluctance motor

Abstract

This paper presents research on a dual-source three-level power converter for a switched reluctance motor (SRM) in a multi-port low-carbon building microgrid system. A front-end circuit is added to the proposed power converter based on the conventional asymmetric half-bridge power converter (AHBPC) for power flow control. It can achieve a three-level power supply by using solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and lead-acid batteries which can be replaced with other power supply modules as needed without affecting system functionality. Three working modes can be achieved according to actual applications by a simple strategy. With the proposed converter, system efficiency and dynamic response can be improved. Working modes of the proposed solution are explained and current paths in the proposed converter are analyzed in detail. Finally, experimental results on a four-phase 8/6 SRM platform are given to confirm the effectiveness of the proposed solution.

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Author Biographies

Cheng Liu, School of Information Engineering Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China

Cheng Liu received the B.S. degree in measurement control technology and instrument from Harbin Engineering University, Heilongjiang, China, in 2003, and the M.S. degree in information technology from University of Abertay Dundee (now Abertay University), Dundee, Scotland, in 2006, and is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree at the School of Information Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China. He is a Lecturer with the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China. His research interests include renewable energy generations, micro-grids, motor control and multi-agent.

Yu Zhao, School of Information Engineering Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China, State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co. Ltd. Daishan County Power Supply Company, Daishan 316229, China

Yu Zhao received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering and automation from Shandong University of Science and Technology, Shandong, China, in 2019, and the M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, in 2023. He is currently working as a member in the power supply service team at Daishan County Power Supply Company of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co. Ltd., Daishan, China. His research interests include switched reluctance motors and itscontrol.

Qing Wang, School of Information Engineering Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China

Qing Wang received the B.S. degree in automation from Northeastern University, Shenyang, China, in 2011, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China, in 2017. In 2018, he became a Lecturer with the School of Information Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, where he has been an Associate Professor since 2023. His research interests include electric vehicles, electrical motor drives, renewable energy generations, and micro-grids.

Xiaofeng Wan, School of Information Engineering Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China

Xiaofeng Wan received the B.S. degree in automation from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, in 1994. She became a Lecturer with the School of Information Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, where she has been a Professor since 2006. Her research interests include electric vehicles, renewable energy generations, and micro-grids.

Lei Cao, Architecture and Design College Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China

Lei Cao received the B.S. degree in law from Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, in 2010. He is currently working at the Architecture Experimental Center of the Architecture and Design College at Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, with the title of Experimental Engineer. His research interests include building electricity and complex system modeling.

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Published

2025-09-30

How to Cite

[1]
C. . Liu, Y. . Zhao, Q. . Wang, X. . Wan, and L. . Cao, “Research on Switched Reluctance Motor Power Converters in Multi-port Low-carbon Building Microgrid System”, ACES Journal, vol. 40, no. 09, pp. 900–912, Sep. 2025.

Issue

2025: Vol 40 Iss 9

Section

Advances in Analysis, Design and Control of Switched Reluctance Machines

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