Novel PLL for power converters under unbalanced and distorted grid conditions

Abstract

A novel phase-locked loop (PLL) with simple structure is proposed in the present work for three-phase power converters under adverse grid conditions. Based on a synchronous rotating frame PLL (SRF-PLL), multi-resonant harmonic compensators with the ability of accommodating frequency deviations are employed in the feedback path of a pre-filter. As a result, the negative-sequence component and harmonic distortions of grid voltage can be attenuated. Different from existing methods, only classical regulators are used, avoiding complicated networks for the decoupling of unbalance and harmonics and thus greatly simplifying the control algorithm. The proposed method is analysed and designed in both the continuous s-domain and discrete z-domain, whereby stable, fast, accurate, and robust responses are achieved. Simulation results have been obtained to show the improved performance of the proposed PLL compared with two widely used methods.