Z–Source Multilevel Inverter Based on Embedded Controller

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
K. Vijayalakshmi ◽  
Chinnapettai Ramalingam Balamurugan
Keyword(s):  
Current Source ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Embedded Control ◽  
Current Source Inverter ◽  
Ac Power ◽  
Embedded Controller ◽  
C Value ◽  
Dc Component

<p>In this paper Embedded based Z-source multilevel inverter (ZSMLI) is proposed. This work implements a five level cascaded H-bridge Z-source inverter by using embedded control. Switching devices are triggered using embedded controller. In this controller coding is described by using switching table. The presence of Z-source network couples inverter main circuit to the power source that providing special features that can overcome the limitations of VSI (voltage source inverter) and CSI (current source inverter). The Z-source concept can applicable in all dc-ac, dc-dc, ac-dc and ac-ac power conversions. Simulation model of Z-source multilevel inverter based on embedded controller has been built in MATLAB/SIMULINK. The Performance parameters of Z-source MLI such as RMS (root mean square) output voltage, THD (total harmonic distortion) and DC component have been analysed for various inductance (L) and capacitance (C) value.</p>

scholarly journals A comparative study of cascade H-bridge multilevel voltage source inverter and parallel inductor multilevel current source inverter

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1355
Author(s):  
Nik Fasdi Nik Ismail ◽  
Norazlan Hashim ◽  
Dalina Johari
Keyword(s):  
Output Voltage ◽  
Current Source ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Analysis Study ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Current Source Inverter ◽  
Current Source Inverters

This paper presents the analysis study between multilevel inverters that are often classified into multilevel voltage source and multilevel current source inverters.  For multilevel voltage source inverter (MVSI), the specific topology studied for this work is the Cascaded H-Bridge MVSI.  Whereas, the multilevel current source inverter (MCSI) is based on Paralleled Inductor Configuration MCSI.  For this study, the analysis between these converters are done with respect to the number of components, the advantages and disadvantages of each converters during performing inverter operation. In term of output voltage and current quality, the percentage of the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) are measured and compared for both topologies.  MATLAB/Simulink software has been used in this research to design and simulate in order to study the performances of both inverters.

scholarly journals A Simple Method for Reducing THD and Improving the Efficiency in CSI Topology Based on SiC Power Devices

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efrén Fernández ◽  
Alejandro Paredes ◽  
Vicent Sala ◽  
Luis Romeral
Keyword(s):  
Current Source ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Total Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Current Source Inverter ◽  
Converter Topology ◽  
Electric Traction ◽  
The Impact

Silicon carbide (SiC)-based switching devices provide significant performance improvements in many aspects, including lower power dissipation, higher operating temperatures, and faster switching; compared with conventional Si devices, all these features contribute to these devices generating interest in applications for electric traction systems. The topology that is frequently used in these systems is the voltage source inverter (VSI), but the use of SiC devices in the current source inverter topology (CSI), which is considered as an emerging topology, generates interest. This paper presents a method for improving total harmonic distortion (THD) in the currents of output and efficiency in SiC current source inverter for future application in an electric traction system. The method that is proposed consists of improving the coupling of a bidirectional converter topology, voltage current (V-I) and CSI. The V-I converter serves as a current regulator for the CSI, and allows for the recovery of energy. The method involves an effective selection of the switching frequencies and phase angles for the carrier signals that are present in each converter topology. With this method, it is expected to have a reduction of the total harmonic distortion, THD in the output currents. In addition, a comparative analysis between converters with all-SiC technology and converters with hybrid technology is realized, to verify the impact of the SiC devices in the power converters efficiency.

Utlization Cat Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Selected Harmonic Elemination in Current Source Inverter

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Hosseinnia ◽  
Murteza Farsadi
Keyword(s):  
Heuristic Algorithm ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Current Source ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Total Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Current Source Inverter ◽  
Harmonic Elimination ◽  
Selective Harmonic Elimination

The voltage source inverter (VSI) and Current source inverter (CSI) are two types of traditional power inverter topologies.In this paper selective harmonic elimination (SHE) Algorithm was impelemented to CSI and results has been investigated. Cat swarm (CSO) optimization is a new meta-heuristic algorithm which has been used in order to tuning switching parameters in optimized value.Objective fuction is reduction of total harmonic distortion(THD) in inverters output currents.All of simulation has been carried out in Matlab/Software.

Single-Phase Multilevel Inverter with Simpler Basic Unit Cells for Photovoltaic Power Generation

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1233 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. Chye ◽  
J. A. Soo ◽  
Y. C. Tan ◽  
M. Aizuddin ◽  
S. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Scanning Method ◽  
Power Mosfets ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Ac Power ◽  
Unit Cells

This paper presents a single-phase multilevel inverter (MLI) with simpler basic unit cells. The proposed MLI is able to operate in two modes, i.e. charge mode to charge the batteries, and inverter mode to supply AC power to load, and therefore, it is inherently suitable for photovoltaic (PV) power generation applications. The proposed MLI requires lower number of power MOSFETs and gate driver units, which will translate into higher cost saving and better system reliability. The power MOSFETs in the basic unit cells and H-bridge module are switched at near fundamental frequency, i.e. 100 Hz and 50 Hz, respectively, resulting in lower switching losses. For low total harmonic distortion (THD) operation, a deep scanning method is employed to calculate the switching angles of the MLI. The lowest THD obtained is 8.91% at modulation index of 0.82. The performance of the proposed MLI (9-level) has been simulated and evaluated experimentally. The simulation and experimental results are in good agreement and this confirms that the proposed MLI is able to produce an AC output voltage with low THD.

scholarly journals A New Modular Multilevel Inverter Based on Step-Up Switched-Capacitor Modules

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aryorad Khodaparast ◽  
Erfan Azimi ◽  
Ali Azimi ◽  
M. Ebrahim Adabi ◽  
Jafar Adabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Investigation ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Switched Capacitor ◽  
Level Control ◽  
Dc Voltage ◽  
Bipolar Voltage

A new structure of switched capacitor multilevel inverter (SCMLI) capable of voltage boosting and with self-balancing ability is introduced in this article. This advantage is the result of a step by step rise of capacitor voltages in each module, supplied by just one DC voltage source. The proposed topology generates a sinusoidal output waveform with a magnitude several times greater than the input one. Higher output staircase AC voltage is obtained by applying a nearest level control (NLC) modulation technique. The most significant features of this configuration can be mentioned as: fewer semiconductor devices, remarkably low total harmonic distortion (THD), desirable operating under high /low frequency, high efficiency, inherent bipolar voltage production, easy circuit expansion, ease of control and size reduction of the circuit thanks to utilizing neither bulky transformer nor inductor. Moreover, the proposed SCMLI is comprehensively surveyed through theoretical investigation and a comparison of its effectiveness to recent topologies. Eventually, the operating principle of a 25-level prototype of the suggested SCMLI is validated by simulation in the MATLAB SIMULINK environment and experimental results.

A Generalized Three-Phase Multilevel Current-Source Inverter Topology

2011 ◽  
Vol 88-89 ◽  
pp. 373-378
Author(s):  
Jian Yu Bao ◽  
Wei Bing Bao ◽  
Zhong Chao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategies ◽  
Current Source ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Output Current ◽  
Current Source Inverter ◽  
Multilevel Structure ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Dc Current ◽  
And Control ◽  
Inverter Topology

A generalized three-phase multilevel current-source inverter (MCSI) topology is proposed by implanting the generalized N-level current cells into a three-phase MCSI topology which is derived from the three-phase multilevel voltage-source inverter (MVSI) topology through dual conversion. In the generalized three-phase MCSI topology, each intermediate dc-link current level can be automatically balanced without adding any external circuits, thus a true multilevel structure is provided. Output current of each phase is independently modulated because of being supplied with two DC current-sources. This allows the wealth of existing knowledge relating to the operations, modulations and control strategies of multilevel VSI to be immediately applied to such multilevel CSI. Simulation results of 5-level and 7-level CSI systems are presented to verify the proposed three-phase MCSI topology.

scholarly journals A 13-Level Asymmetrical Cascaded Inverter for Photovoltaic System With DC-DC Flyback Converter

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 6584-6591
Keyword(s):  
Output Voltage ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Asymmetric Mode ◽  
Dc Voltage ◽  
Point Tracking

In recent days, multilevel inverter has widely been used for high power application. This may be due to the reduction of total harmonic distortion (THD) of the output voltage level and having low blocking voltages of switches. In the existing system, DC voltage source which is maintained constant is given as the input to the inverters which contains the series connection of fundamental block and is analyzed in symmetric and asymmetric mode of operation to produce various voltage levels. The proposed approach replaces the DC voltage source to the Photovoltaic (PV) cell has been used which has variations in the output voltage side depends on the solar irradiation level. This Photovoltaic cell uses Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm to produce required voltage. As the input to the multilevel inverter (MLI) has to be maintained constant a fly back forward converter has been used in between the Photovoltaic cell and the multilevel inverter, so that the required multiple constant output voltage has been obtained on the output of the converter. Using the output of the converter 13 output voltage levels can be obtained from the multilevel inverter. The performance of the proposed system is verified by simulation through MATLAB/Simulink environment

scholarly journals 30 LEVEL MULTILEVEL INVERTER WITH TWO SWITCHED CAPACITOR AND REDUCED NUMBER OF SWITCHES

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Deepa Raghuwanshi ◽  
Santosh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Output Voltage ◽  
Control Structure ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Resistive Load ◽  
Current Waveform ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Bidirectional Switches ◽  
Inverter Topology

Multilevel inverters with a large number of steps can generate high quality voltage waveforms, good enough to be considered as suitable voltage source generators. An advanced multilevel inverter topology is proposed to optimize number of bidirectional switches. In this work the an five-level cascade H-bridge Inverter, which uses multicarrier based control structure and two capacitor with 10 switching MOSFETs topology is being presented. Analysis is done for RL and pure resistive load. The PWM strategy reduces the THD and this strategy enhances the fundamental output voltage. The experimental and simulated results show that total harmonic distortion of output voltage and current waveform shapes are 5.16 % and 5.77% respectively for RL load which are within the acceptable limits.

scholarly journals Review of Multilevel Voltage Source Inverter Topologies and Analysis of Harmonics Distortions in FC-MLI

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronak A. Rana ◽  
Sujal A. Patel ◽  
Anand Muthusamy ◽  
Chee woo Lee ◽  
Hee-Je Kim
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Power Dissipation ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Output Side ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Successive Method

We review the most common topology of multi-level inverters. As is known, the conventional inverters are utilized to create an alternating current (AC) source from a direct current (DC) source. The two-level inverter provides various output voltages [(Vdc/2) and (−Vdc/2)] of the load. It is a successive method, but it makes the harmonic distortion of the output side, Electromagnetic interference (EMI), and high dv/dt. We solve this problem by constructing the sinusoidal voltage waveform. This is achieved by a “multilevel inverter” (MLI). The multilevel inverter creates the output voltage with multiple DC voltages as inputs. Many voltage levels are combined to produce a smoother waveform. During the last decade, the multilevel inverter has become very popular in medium and high-power applications with some advantages, such as the reduced power dissipation of switching elements, low harmonics, and low EMIs. We introduce the information about several multilevel inverters such as the diode-clamped multilevel inverter (DC-MLI), cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter (CHB-MLI), and flying-capacitor multilevel inverter (FC-MLI) with Power systems CAD (PSCAD) simulation. It is shown that THD is 28.88% in three level FC-MLI while THD is 18.56% in five level topology. Therefore, we can decrease the total harmonic distortion adopting the higher-level topology.

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