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This paper analyzes the performance of a gridtied, wide power range, transformerless, modified threephase Current Source Inverter (CSI), named CSI7. The CSI7 topology is here analyzed along with a suitable Space Vector Modulation (SVM) strategy able to attenuate the excitation of the output CL filter. The theoretical analysis and simple analytic expressions highlighted the performance and limitations of the topology when employed as a singlestage PV inverter, with particular emphasis on injected grid currents distortion and ground leakage current values. The inverter wide input range allows interfacing PV strings of different module count with a simple closed loop control. The principle of operation and control is described, the viability of the CSI7 topology was assessed with simulations and extensive experiments on a full-size laboratory prototype.

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This paper focuses on modeling and experimental validation of a diagnostic fault classification procedure for interturn fault detection in permanent-magnet (PM) multiphase machines designed for fault-tolerant electric drives. The diagnostic procedure is based on the symmetrical component theory and relies upon the combined space vector D that gathers information from the two original space vectors obtained with different reference frames. The diagnostic index effectiveness and robustness were also investigated against other fault types such as rotor eccentricities and magnet damage to assess its discrimination capability. The proposed procedure was experimentally evaluated for the interturn fault case on a five-phase PM machine. Experiments were carried out at different speed and load levels, with increasing numbers of short-circuited turns. Both simulation and experimental results demonstrated the feasibility of the proposed diagnostic method.