Abstract: A power conversion apparatus includes: matrix converter circuitry configured to perform bidirectional power conversion between a primary side and a secondary side; and control circuitry configured to: calculate a deterioration level based on a secondary side current of the matrix converter circuitry, a carrier frequency, and a primary-secondary frequency difference between a primary side frequency and a secondary side frequency of the matrix converter circuitry; and output a deterioration notification in response to determining that the deterioration level exceeds a predetermined level.

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus includes: matrix converter circuitry configured to perform bidirectional power conversion between a primary side and a secondary side; and control circuitry configured to: select a first control mode in response to determining that a command-primary frequency difference between a command frequency and a primary side frequency of the matrix converter circuitry is above a predetermined threshold, wherein the first control mode includes causing a secondary side frequency of the matrix converter circuitry to follow the command frequency; select a second control mode in response to determining that the command-primary frequency difference is below the threshold, wherein the second control mode includes maintaining a primary-secondary phase difference between a secondary side phase and a primary side phase of the matrix converter circuitry within a predetermined target range; and control the matrix converter circuitry in accordance with a selection of the first control mode or the secon

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus includes: matrix converter circuitry configured to perform bidirectional power conversion between a primary side and a secondary side; and control circuitry configured to: calculate a deterioration level based on a secondary side current of the matrix converter circuitry, a carrier frequency, and a primary-secondary frequency difference between a primary side frequency and a secondary side frequency of the matrix converter circuitry; and output a deterioration notification in response to determining that the deterioration level exceeds a predetermined level.

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus includes: matrix converter circuitry configured to perform bidirectional power conversion between a primary side and a secondary side; and control circuitry configured to: select a first control mode in response to determining that a command-primary frequency difference between a command frequency and a primary side frequency of the matrix converter circuitry is above a predetermined threshold, wherein the first control mode includes causing a secondary side frequency of the matrix converter circuitry to follow the command frequency; select a second control mode in response to determining that the command-primary frequency difference is below the threshold, wherein the second control mode includes maintaining a primary-secondary phase difference between a secondary side phase and a primary side phase of the matrix converter circuitry within a predetermined target range; and control the matrix converter circuitry in accordance with a selection of the first control mode or the secon

Abstract: A matrix converter includes a plurality of first bidirectional switches electrically connected to each of input phases of an AC power supply and each of output phases of a load, respectively, and a plurality of second bidirectional switches electrically connected to each of the input phases and each of the output phases, respectively. The first bidirectional switch and the second bidirectional switch are electrically connected in parallel to one of the input phases and one of the output phases.

Abstract: A capacitor module applicable in a matrix convertor includes a module cover and a plurality of terminals. The module cover houses a plurality of AC capacitors. The plurality of terminals are disposed at least on a first side and a second side of the module cover in a widthwise direction of the module cover, and protrude from a bottom surface of the module cover.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes a plurality of first bidirectional switches electrically connected to each of input phases of an AC power supply and each of output phases of a load, respectively, and a plurality of second bidirectional switches electrically connected to each of the input phases and each of the output phases, respectively. The first bidirectional switch and the second bidirectional switch are electrically connected in parallel to one of the input phases and one of the output phases.

Abstract: A capacitor module applicable in a matrix convertor includes a module cover and a plurality of terminals. The module cover houses a plurality of AC capacitors. The plurality of terminals are disposed at least on a first side and a second side of the module cover in a widthwise direction of the module cover, and protrude from a bottom surface of the module cover.

Abstract: A matrix converter according to an embodiment includes a voltage command corrector and a drive signal generator. The voltage command corrector corrects the magnitude of an output voltage command on the basis of amplitude variations of an input current from an AC power supply to a power converter, the amplitude variations being caused by a ripple component of the input current. The drive signal generator generates drive signals that turn ON/OFF a plurality of bidirectional switches on the basis of the output voltage command corrected by the voltage command corrector.

Abstract: A matrix converter according to an embodiment includes a voltage command corrector and a drive signal generator. The voltage command corrector corrects the magnitude of an output voltage command on the basis of amplitude variations of an input current from an AC power supply to a power converter, the amplitude variations being caused by a ripple component of the input current. The drive signal generator generates drive signals that turn ON/OFF a plurality of bidirectional switches on the basis of the output voltage command corrected by the voltage command corrector.

Abstract: A power regeneration device according to an aspect of embodiments includes a voltage detecting unit, a signal processing unit, a phase detecting unit, and a power conversion unit. The signal processing unit generates, by using self-oscillation when the output of an AC detection signal from the voltage detecting unit is stopped due to a power outage, an AC signal whose frequency is the same as that of and whose phase is continued to that of the AC detection signal just before the stop. The phase detecting unit detects the phase of the AC power supply on the basis of the AC signal from the signal processing unit when power is recovered from the power outage.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes input terminals, output terminals, a power conversion circuit, and a snubber circuit. The power conversion circuit includes bidirectional switches of which each includes antiparallel connection circuits connected serially. The snubber circuit is connected to the bidirectional switches. The snubber circuit includes first diodes, a capacitor, a second diode, and third diodes. The first diodes are respectively corresponded to the bidirectional switches. A first connecting point of each the first diode is connected to a connection point between the two unidirectional switching elements constituting the bidirectional switch. A first connecting point of the capacitor is connected to a second connecting point of each the first diode. First and second connecting points of the second diode are connected to a second connecting point of the capacitor and the corresponding output terminal. The bidirectional switches, the first diodes, and the second diode are arranged in one power module.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes first to third AC reactors connected in series with first- to third-phase outputs of three-phase AC electric power, and a first cooling fan that generates cool air for cooling the first to third AC reactors. The first to third AC reactors are arranged side-by-side in a direction intersecting a direction in which the cool air flows.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes input terminals, output terminals, a power conversion circuit, and a snubber circuit. The power conversion circuit includes bidirectional switches of which each includes antiparallel connection circuits connected serially. The snubber circuit is connected to the bidirectional switches. The snubber circuit includes first diodes, a capacitor, a second diode, and third diodes. The first diodes are respectively corresponded to the bidirectional switches. A first connecting point of each the first diode is connected to a connection point between the two unidirectional switching elements constituting the bidirectional switch. A first connecting point of the capacitor is connected to a second connecting point of each the first diode. First and second connecting points of the second diode are connected to a second connecting point of the capacitor and the corresponding output terminal. The bidirectional switches, the first diodes, and the second diode are arranged in one power module.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes a plurality of semiconductor switch modules, and a plurality of snubber modules each having a plurality of capacitors and a plurality of diodes. Each of the snubber modules has a terminal group projecting outward, a first terminal, and a second terminal. The first and second terminals project from positions different from the terminal group, and are connected to an external circuit provided outside the matrix converter. Terminals of the terminal group are connected to terminals of a corresponding semiconductor switch module. The first terminals of the plurality of snubber modules are connected to one another via a first bus bar, and the second terminals are connected to one another via a second bus bar.

Abstract: A power regeneration device according to an aspect of embodiments includes a voltage detecting unit, a signal processing unit, a phase detecting unit, and a power conversion unit. The signal processing unit generates, by using self-oscillation when the output of an AC detection signal from the voltage detecting unit is stopped due to a power outage, an AC signal whose frequency is the same as that of and whose phase is continued to that of the AC detection signal just before the stop. The phase detecting unit detects the phase of the AC power supply on the basis of the AC signal from the signal processing unit when power is recovered from the power outage.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes a matrix converter main circuit, an input voltage detector group configured to detect an input voltage of an alternating current source, a gate driver configured to drive a bidirectional switch, and a controller having a pulse width modulation operation unit and a commutation operation unit. The pulse width modulation operation unit is configured to fix one output phase in a conduction state, configured to pulse-width-modulate one of remaining two output phases by using all three input phases, and configured to pulse-width-modulate the other output phase by using only two input phases of a reference input voltage and a middle input voltage.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes first to third AC reactors connected in series with first- to third-phase outputs of three-phase AC electric power, and a first cooling fan that generates cool air for cooling the first to third AC reactors. The first to third AC reactors are arranged side-by-side in a direction intersecting a direction in which the cool air flows.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes a plurality of semiconductor switch modules, and a plurality of snubber modules each having a plurality of capacitors and a plurality of diodes. Each of the snubber modules has a terminal group projecting outward, a first terminal, and a second terminal. The first and second terminals project from positions different from the terminal group, and are connected to an external circuit provided outside the matrix converter. Terminals of the terminal group are connected to terminals of a corresponding semiconductor switch module. The first terminals of the plurality of snubber modules are connected to one another via a first bus bar, and the second terminals are connected to one another via a second bus bar.

Abstract: A matrix converter includes a matrix converter main circuit, an input voltage detector group configured to detect an input voltage of an alternating current source, a gate driver configured to drive a bidirectional switch, and a controller having a pulse width modulation operation unit and a commutation operation unit. The pulse width modulation operation unit is configured to fix one output phase in a conduction state, configured to pulse-width-modulate one of remaining two output phases by using all three input phases, and configured to pulse-width-modulate the other output phase by using only two input phases of a reference input voltage and a middle input voltage.