The P-Type Module with Virtual DC Links to Increase Levels in Multilevel Inverters

Emad Samadaei, Mohammad Kaviani, Mina Iranian, Edris Pouresmaeil

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Abstract

There has been an active interest in the evolution of newer multilevel inverter topologies in which the highest operation of DC sources become an important subject. In the paper, a new structure module presented a seventeen levels asymmetrical multilevel inverter by using two unequal DC sources (with the ratio 3:1). The configuration was focused on creating virtual DC links by two chargeable capacitors. The module had a simple inherent charging for capacitors without any additional circuit. The proposed multilevel inverter could produce higher voltage levels by a lower number of components; therefore, it is suitable for a wide range of applications. Also, the cascade connection of the module led to a modular topology with more voltage levels at higher voltages. The capability of the inherent negative voltage was involved. The simulation results obtained in MATLAB/Simulink, as well as the experimental results, verified the proposed topology.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1460-1475
Number of pages16
JournalElectronics
Volume8
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

  • Asymmetric
  • Capacitors
  • Multilevel inverter
  • Power electronics
  • Self-charging
  • Virtual DC links

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