A Comprehensive Review of Topology Development, Control Strategies, and Optimization Approaches for Traction Inverters in Rail Transportation Systems
IEEE Access, cilt.14, ss.123050-123078, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 14
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1109/access.2026.3718163
- Dergi Adı: IEEE Access
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.123050-123078
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Control and modulation strategies, optimization techniques, rail transportation systems, traction inverters
- Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This review study examines the literature on traction inverter systems used in railway transportation vehicles under the headings of hardware architectures, control strategies, modulation techniques, optimization approaches, market analysis, and economic evaluation. The literature review process was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, and relevant studies published in the IEEE Xplore, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases were examined. Within this scope, the fundamental components of the traction drive chain are defined, and the impacts of multilevel inverter topologies and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies on power density, thermal performance, reliability, and system behavior are evaluated. Field oriented control, direct torque control, model predictive control, and artificial intelligence based approaches are addressed together with multiphase and multilevel traction inverter structures and comparatively analyzed in terms of torque and speed dynamics, harmonic characteristics, regenerative energy utilization, and electromagnetic compatibility. Regarding modulation techniques, the effects of carrier based pulse width modulation, space vector pulse width modulation, and pre programmed modulation methods on total harmonic distortion, common mode voltage, and capacitor voltage balancing are discussed based on analytical and experimental studies. Optimization studies are classified under motor state estimation, fault tolerant control, energy management, power quality analysis, parameter optimization based on technical, economic, and environmental criteria, evaluation of inverter operating characteristics, and regenerative energy utilization. Furthermore, traction inverter deployment is assessed through regional distributions and manufacturer based market shares, highlighting the interaction among technological trends, economic sustainability, and competitive dynamics.