A Novel Absolute Sine-Carrier PWM-Based Discontinuous Space Vector Modulation for Vienna Delta-Switch Rectifiers with Comparative Performance Evaluation

Kanyarat Ek-iam; Prapawan Pangsri; Ong-ard Tubburee

doi:10.46604/ijeti.2026.16194

Authors

Kanyarat Ek-iam Department of Industrial Electrical Technology, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Prapawan Pangsri Department of Industrial Engineering Management, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Ong-ard Tubburee Department of Industrial Electrical Technology, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46604/ijeti.2026.16194

Keywords:

Vienna delta-switch rectifiers, absolute sine carrier, SVPWM, modulating signals, THD

Abstract

This paper proposes an absolute sine-carrier pulse-width modulation (ASC-PWM) integrated with a discontinuous space-vector modulation (DSVM) framework for Vienna delta-switch rectifiers, aiming to improve input-current quality and harmonic performance while maintaining simplicity of implementation. The absolute sinusoidal carrier reshapes the pulse distribution while preserving the simplicity of comparator-based PWM. Closed-form dwell-time expressions and sector-dependent switching-state remapping are derived under unidirectional current-flow constraints. A voltage-oriented control (VOC) scheme is employed for DC-link regulation and power factor correction. Simulation results for a 230-V/50-Hz grid-connected system at 2.5 kHz demonstrate that the proposed method achieves lower total harmonic distortion of the input current and a higher power factor than the triangular, symmetrical sine, and inverted sine carriers. Although the proposed strategy yields a lower DC-link voltage due to reduced duty cycle, it provides superior harmonic performance with stable voltage regulation, making it suitable for high-power grid-connected rectifiers that prioritize input power quality.

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