Development of a diagnostic method for open/short circuit faults in a Vienna rectifier based on the THD method using SOGI FLL

The increasing demand for reliable DC fast-charging stations in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure necessitates efficient fault detection mechanisms to ensure operational stability and user safety. This paper will present the development of a diagnostic method for identifying open-circuit faults a...

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Autores: Desai, Keval Prakash, Matas Alcalá, José|||0000-0003-3854-1526, Guerrero Zapata, Josep Maria|||0000-0001-5236-4592
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/450541
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/450541
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app152312836
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:EV DC charging station
Vienna rectifier
SOGI-FLL
THD analysis
Fault diagnosis
Open-circuit fault
Short-circuit fault
Harmonic distortion
Real-time monitoring
Power electronics reliability
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria elèctrica::Maquinària i aparells elèctrics::Control elèctric
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Sumario:The increasing demand for reliable DC fast-charging stations in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure necessitates efficient fault detection mechanisms to ensure operational stability and user safety. This paper will present the development of a diagnostic method for identifying open-circuit faults and short-circuit faults in DC charging stations by leveraging Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) analysis combined with a Second-Order Generalized Integrator (SOGI). The proposed approach uses the THD method to detect anomalies in the current and voltage waveforms, while the Frequency Locked Loop (FLL) serves to track the frequency of the grid and keep the SOGI tuned to it, and SOGI-FLL provides the rectifier with the capability of tracking the frequency, amplitude, voltage, and phase of the grid and monitoring these parameters of the grid. The ability to measure the THD is the kernel of the detection of faults. Detailed simulation confirms the method’s high sensitivity and robustness in detecting open/short circuit faults with minimal false positives. This technique offers a cost-effective, non-invasive diagnostic solution suitable for modern DC charging systems, contributing to improved reliability and efficiency of EV charging infrastructure.