scholarly journals A Robust Multilevel Inverter Topology for Operation under Fault Conditions

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 3099
Author(s):  
Mohd Asif ◽  
Mohd Tariq ◽  
Adil Sarwar ◽  
Md Reyaz Hussan ◽  
Shafiq Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Fault Tolerant ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Voltage Stress ◽  
Inverter Topology

Multilevel inverters (MLIs) are used on a large scale because they have low total harmonic distortion (THD) and low voltage stress across the switches, making them ideal for medium- and high-power applications. The authenticity of semiconductor devices is one of the main concerns for these MLIs to operate properly. Due to the large number of switches in multilevel inverters, the possibility of a fault also arises. Hence, a reliable five-level inverter topology with fault-tolerant ability has been proposed. The proposed topology can withstand an open-circuit (OC) fault caused when any single switch fails. In comparison to typical multilevel inverters, the proposed topology is fault-tolerant and reliable. The simulation of the proposed topology is conducted in MATLAB-Simulink and PLECS software packages, and the results obtained for normal pre-fault, during-fault, and after-fault conditions are discussed. Experimental results also prove the proposed cell topology’s robustness and effectiveness in tolerating OC faults across the switches. Furthermore, a thorough comparison is provided to demonstrate the proposed topology’s superiority compared to recently published topologies with fault-tolerant features.

scholarly journals MATLAB/simulink study of multi-level inverter topologies using minimized quantity of switches

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1.5) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
B.Vijaya Krishna ◽  
B. Venkata Prashanth ◽  
P. Sujatha
Keyword(s):  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Pulse Generation ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Matlab Simulink ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Energy Applications ◽  
Electrical Drives ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Trigger Circuit ◽  
Inverter Topology

Multilevel Inverters (MLI) have very good features when compared to Inverters. But using more switches in the conventional configuration will reduce its application in a wider range. For that reason a modified 7-level MLI Topology is presented. This new topology consists of less number of switches that can be reduced to the maximum extent and a separate gate trigger circuit. This will reduce the switching losses, reduce the size of the multilevel inverter, and cost of installation. This new topology can be used in Electrical drives and renewable energy applications. Performance of the new MLI is tested via. Total harmonic distortion. This construction structure of this multilevel inverter topology can also be increased for 9-level, 11-level and so on and simulated by the use of MATLAB/SIMULINK. A separate Carrier Based PWM Technique is used for the pulse generation in this configuration.

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 Design and Simulation of Seven Level Cascaded H Bridge Inverter for Medium Power Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1134-1139
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Pulse Generation ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Switching Power ◽  
Voltage Stress ◽  
Power Switches ◽  
Power Application ◽  
Inverter Topology

In the recent years, multilevel inverters (MLI) are highly being used for medium power and high-power applications because of several merits such as low voltage stress on the power switches, low electromagnetic interferences, low dv/dt ratio to supply lower harmonic contents in the output voltage and current. Multilevel inverters have become more popular in electric high-power application with the promise of very low disturbances and the possibility to function at lower switching frequencies than ordinary two-level inverters. It is also more efficient since the inverter has a component which operates the switching power devices at line frequency. So that there is no need for all switches to work in high frequency it leads to simpler and more reliable control of the inverter. The seven-level inverter with reduced number of switches with PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) switching is simulated. It is observed that the pulse generation using PWM switching leads to further reduction of THD. Simulations of the proposed system have been carried out in MATLAB/SIMULINK environment to show its effectiveness of Seven Level Inverter Topology for power quality issues.

scholarly journals Comparison of New Multilevel Inverter Topology with Conventional Topologies Used for Induction Heating System

2022 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-57
Author(s):  
Aws Al-Jrew ◽  
Jawad Mahmood ◽  
Ramzy Ali
Keyword(s):  
Induction Heating ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Power Switches ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Inverter Topology ◽  
Induction Heating System

In this article, a comparison of innovative multilevel inverter topology with standard topologies has been conducted. The proposed single phase five level inverter topology has been used for induction heating system. This suggested design generates five voltage levels with a fewer number of power switches. This reduction in number of switches decreases the switching losses and the number of driving circuits and reduce the complexity of control circuit. It also reduces the cost and size for the filter used. Analysis and comparison has been done among the conventional topologies (neutral clamped and cascade H-bridge multilevel inverters) with the proposed inverter topology. The analysis includes the total harmonic distortion THD, efficiency and overall performance of the inverter systems. The simulation and analysis have been done using MATLAB/ SIMULINK. The results show good performance for the proposed topology in comparison with the conventional topologies.

scholarly journals A New Multilevel Inverter Topology for Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Bilal Satti ◽  
Ammar Hasan ◽  
Mian Ilyas Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Direct Model ◽  
Power Point ◽  
Inverter Topology

The demand for clean and sustainable energy has spurred research in all forms of renewable energy sources, including solar energy from photovoltaic systems. Grid-connected photovoltaic systems (GCPS) provide an effective solution to integrate solar energy into the existing grid. A key component of the GCPS is the inverter. The inverter can have a significant impact on the overall performance of the GCPS, including maximum power point (MPP) tracking, total harmonic distortion (THD), and efficiency. Multilevel inverters are one of the most promising classes of converters that offer a low THD. In this paper, we propose a new multilevel inverter topology with the motivation to improve all the three aforementioned aspects of performance. The proposed topology is controlled through direct model predictive control (DMPC), which is state of the art in control techniques. We compare the performance of the proposed topology with the topologies reported in literature. The proposed topology offers one of the best efficiency, MPP tracking, and voltage THD.

Investigation and Reliability Analysis of Fifteen Level Asymmetrical Multilevel Inverter Topology using Nearest Level Control Technique with low Component Count

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeera Dutt Roy ◽  
Chandrahasan Umayal
Keyword(s):  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Level Control ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Performance Abilities ◽  
Inverter Topology

Background:: In multilevel inverters (MLI) as the number of level increases, there is a proportionate increase in the count of the semiconductor devices that are employed. Methods:: An asymmetrical multilevel inverter topology using a bidirectional switch is presented which employs lesser number of power electronic devices to produce fifteen levels at the output voltage. Nearest Level modulation (NLM) technique is used to generate the switching pulses and reliability analysis is performed using Markov reliability methodology. The operating principle of the proposed MLI and its performance abilities is verified through MATLAB/Simulink and a prototype is developed to provide the experimental results. Results:: Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is computed for proposed MLI for different types of loads in simulation environment as well as in the developed hardware prototype. The fifteen level is achieved by using only 9 switches and 3 DC sources in comparison to the 28 switches and 6 DC sources required by the traditional cascaded H-bridge inverter. Conclusion:: The simulation and hardware results confirm the suitability of the proposed fifteen level MLI as the total component count and the requirement of DC sources reduces considerably.

Multicarrier-SPWM Based Novel 7-Level Inverter Topology with Photovoltaic System

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 826
Author(s):  
R. Palanisamy ◽  
V. Sinmayee ◽  
K. Selvakumar ◽  
K. Vijayakumar
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Common Mode Voltage ◽  
Voltage Stress ◽  
Inverter Topology ◽  
Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation

<p>In this paper a novel 5 switch seven level DC-AC inverter is being proposed. The proposed multilevel inverter uses reduced number of switches as compared to the switches used in the conventional multilevel inverter. The inverter has been designed to generate a 7 level AC output using 5 switches. The voltage stress on each of the switches as well as the switching losses is found to be less, minimized common mode voltage (CMV) level and reduced total harmonic distortion. The proposed 7-level inverter topology has four dc sources, which is energized through the PV system. Proposed inverter is controlled with help of multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation (MCSPWM).The simulation and hardware results were verified using matlab simulink and dspic microcontroller respectively.</p>

scholarly journals Analysis, design and simulation of digital controlled symmetrical seven levels inverter

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-238
Author(s):  
Cajethan M. Nwosu ◽  
Cosmas U. Ogbuka ◽  
Stephen E. Oti
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
Digital Control ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Analysis Design ◽  
Solar Powered ◽  
Inverter Topology

Abstract An analysis, design and simulation of digital controlled symmetrical seven levels inverter is presented in this paper. Against the contemporary use of two asymmetrical DC sources with two H-bridge cells to generate seven levels inverter two DC sources of equal voltage ratings are used through digital control strategy to realize seven levels output voltage. By utilizing limited number of active switching components and avoiding the usual complex PWM control techniques for multilevel inverters by way of digital control strategy, high efficiency multilevel inverter systems due to reduction in total harmonic distortion and switching losses is guaranteed. Owing to symmetry of the H-bridge cells, a simple and single programmed counter built around J-K flip is required irrespective of number of cascades. The analyzed and designed system has been simulated in MATLAB/SIMULINK environment. With an R-L load of 200 Ω and 200 mH, improved total harmonic distortions (THDs) for the inverter current and voltage are 7.59% and 16.89% respectively. The obtained results show that the control-circuit-based multilevel inverter topology is most suited for applications in solar powered inverter systems.

Prediction of a New Cascaded Hybrid Multilevel Inverter with Less Device Count

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
C.R. Balamurugan ◽  
S.P. Natarajan ◽  
R. Bensraj
Keyword(s):  
Output Voltage ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Phase Voltage ◽  
Power Devices ◽  
Line Voltage ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
Voltage Stress ◽  
Low Distortion

<p>Multilevel inverters have been opted for high power applications due to reduced harmonic distortion, less device voltage stress and modular structure. This work proposes new modified hybrid H-bridge multilevel inverter using auxiliary switch. This proposed inverter produces five levels output with five power devices and clamping diodes as a phase voltage and nine levels as a line voltage.The levels of the inverters are decided based on the phase voltage not on the line voltage. In this paper the performance of the proposed inverter are measured in terms of line voltage. However, by increase in the number of levels the proposed inverter with reduced number of switches produces low switching losses and improves the efficiency of the inverter. This method achieves the variation of Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in the inverter and output voltage is observed for various modulation indices. Simulation is performed using MATLAB-SIMULINK for line to line output voltage. Variable Amplitude Phase Disposition (VAPD) strategy provides output with relatively low distortion for all the strategies. It is also seen that VAPOD is found to perform better for all strategies since it provides relatively higher fundamental RMS output voltage.</p>

Implementation of Cascaded based Reversing Voltage Multilevel Inverter using Multi Carrier Modulation Strategies

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 220 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Nagaraja Rao ◽  
D. V. Ashok Kumar ◽  
Ch. Sai Babu
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Pulse Generation ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Multilevel Inverters ◽  
Control Techniques ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Modulation Methods ◽  
Inverter Topology ◽  
Made In

In this paper, a cascaded based reversing voltage (CBRV) multilevel inverter structure is proposed inorder to compensate the major drawbacks in the conventional multilevel inverters. The proposed topology requires less number of components, less carrier signals and gate drives when compared to existing multilevel inverters particularly at higher levels. Therefore, the complexity and overall cost are greatly reduced particularly for higher output voltage levels. This paper also presents the most relevant control and modulation methods by a triangular based multi carrier pulse width modulation (PWM) scheme for the proposed CBRV inverter topology. This paper presents a comparison between different modulation strategies for CBRV inverter topology based on sinusoidal and space vector references with multi triangular carrier waves. The work strive hard to present the scrutiny that has been made between various PWM control techniques for 1–Ф seven level CBRV inverter structure. The comparison is made in terms of Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and fundamental RMS voltage. Finally, the simulation results are included to verify the effectiveness of the proposed CBRV inverter topology and validate the proposed theory. A hardware set up was developed for a 1–Ф seven level CBRV inverter topology using FPGA based pulse generation.

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