In this study, we propose an active junction temperature control method specifically tailored for traction inverters based on active neutral point-clamped (ANPC) three-level topology. This approach not only enables real-time junction temperature equa...
The classical four-level nested neutral point-clamped (4L NNPC) inverter-leg is a hybrid of the flying-capacitor and diode-clamped 4L-inverter-leg configurations. Though uniform reduced voltage stress (1/3 of input voltage) on constituting switches i...
Multi-level inverters have characteristics suitable for high-voltage and high-power applications through various topology configurations. These reduce harmonic distortion and improve the quality of the output waveform by generating a multi-level outp...
In this paper, the performance of an active neutral point clamped (ANPC) inverter is evaluated, which is developed utilizing both silicon (Si) and gallium trioxide (Ga2O3) devices. The hybridization of semiconductor devices is performed since the pro...
A diagnostic method for an open-circuit switch failure in a hybrid active neutral-point clamped (HANPC) inverter is proposed in this paper. The switching leg of the HANPC inverter consists of four silicon insulated gate bipolar transistors and two si...
This paper introduces a state-of-the-art inverter–machine codesign methodology for achieving an energy-efficient electric drive system. The methodology is applied in an optimal design case study with the context of the latest trend in the 800 V...
This paper proposes a simple yet effective reference current generation algorithm based on instantaneous power pq theory to enhance mitigation performance of a three-phase three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter-based shunt active power filt...
Considering the cost, efficiency, power density, and other issues of the power electronic system, many papers have mixed the wide-bandgap (WBG) power devices, mainly SiC MOSFET and GaN FET/HEMT, with Si IGBT/MOSFET in the three-level active neutral-p...
In a weak grid, the line impedance variation will cause the resonant frequency of the LCL filter to shift towards lower frequencies, thus reducing the quality of the grid-connected current and affecting the power grid stability. To solve this problem...
Conventional 5-level active neutral-point-clamped (5L-ANPC) topology and state-of-the-art 5-level hybrid active neutral-point-clamped (5L-HANPC) topology are popular for inverter applications. However, their dc-link voltage utilization is limited to...
In this paper, a two-leg-transfer switch structure method that can continuously supply three-phase power even when an accident occurs in a power semiconductor of a three-level active neutral-point-clamped (ANPC) inverter for railway vehicles is prese...
The paper presents a comparative study of the steady-state and transient behaviors of three-level neutral-point clamped (3L-NPC) inverter-fed induction motor (IM) drives under the control of three predictive torque control (PTC) schemes: the conventi...
Increased performance requirements in new power electronics areas of application, such as electric aircraft, make innovations on different design levels necessary. In order to quickly compare different topologies, analytical loss equations provide a...
This study examines the impact of midpoint voltage fluctuations on the performance of multilevel converters and proposes an advanced control strategy to reduce the required DC bus capacitance while maintaining system stability. The research demonstra...
This paper proposes a fault-detection method for open-switch failures in hybrid active neutral-point-clamped (HANPC) rectifiers. The basic HANPC topology comprises two SiC-based metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) and four Si...
This paper proposes a control system for the single-phase Three-Ports Active Neutral- Point-Clamped (ANPC-3P) converter, which can inject a sinusoidal current into the grid, balance the neutral point voltage, and regulate the energy storage system (E...
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In this paper, a novel four-level single-phase multilevel converter is introduced, consisting of six active switches arranged in a quasi-nested configuration. The proposed topology synthesizes its output voltage levels with respect to a floating neut...
The main aim of this work is to present a step-by-step procedure to model and analyze the power loss distribution of three-level Gallium Nitride (GaN) inverters. It has been applied to three distinct three-phase three-level voltage source inverters u...
Targeting the issue of high losses of individual switching tubes in Neutral-Point Clamped (NPC) three-level inverters, an Active Neutral-Point Clamped (ANPC) three-level inverter is used, and a model predictive control strategy using the loss equaliz...
Double modulation wave carrier-based pulse width modulation (CBPWM) is a solution for eliminating the deviations of the neutral-point voltage (NPV) in three-level neutral-point clamped inverters. In this paper, a new hybrid CBPWM strategy is proposed...
A Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) is designed using a Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) multilevel inverter to improve the power quality. When designed for high/medium voltage and power applications, the voltage stress across the switches and harm...
With the development of 1500 V photovoltaic (PV) systems in recent decades, multilevel inverters such as the five-level inverter have gained much attention for their higher equivalent output frequency and low semiconductor devices’ voltage stre...
Voltage source inverters are extensively used in the grid connection of renewable energy-sourced generators, and multilevel converters, in particular, have attracted a great deal of attention in recent years. This paper investigates the application o...
This paper presents three phase current reconstruction methods for a three-level neutral point clamped inverter (NPCI) by measuring the voltage of a shunt resistor placed in the neutral point of the inverter. In order to accurately acquire the phase...
A modular multilevel power converter configuration for grid connected photovoltaic (PV) systems is proposed. The converter configuration replaces the conventional bulky line frequency transformer with several high frequency transformers, potentially...
Silicon carbide (SiC) devices have excellent performance, such as higher switching frequency and lower switching loss compared with traditional silicon (Si) devices. The application of SiC devices in inverters can achieve higher efficiency and power...
The main objective of the present work is to apply a sliding mode controller (SMC) to medium voltage and high power output energy recovery Li-ion power accumulator battery pack testing systems (ERLPABTSs), which are composed of a three-level neutral...
Conventional multilevel inverter topologies like neutral point clamped (NPC), flying capacitor (FC), and cascade H bridge (CHB) are employed in the industry but require a large number of switches and passive and active components for the generation o...
Grid-tied inverters must satisfy fault ride-through (FRT) requirements to ensure grid stability during voltage disturbances. However, most existing FRT-related studies have focused on reactive current injection or voltage support functions, with few...
This paper proposes an Advanced Hybrid SVPWM (Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation) technique that integrates the benefits of RPS-PWM (Reference Point Saturation-Based PWM) and SVPWM to enhance the performance of three-level ANPC (Active Neutral Point...
Multilevel inverters with improved voltage quality are widely used in applications such as motor control and electric vehicles. The four-level active neutral point clamped (4L-ANPC) inverter effectively meets the demands for high power density and lo...
This study proposes a simplified super-twisting algorithm (SSTA) control strategy for improving the power quality of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) power systems. Some quality issues are considered in this study including the power factor, reducing...
In this paper, a stator inductance identification process is proposed. The process is based on a three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter-fed induction motor (IM) drive with a standstill condition. Previously, a low-speed alternating current...
Active Power Filters (APFs) have been used for reducing waveform distortion and improving power quality. However, this function can be improved by means of a selective harmonic compensation. Since an APF has rating restrictions, it is convenient to h...
A new control technique known as inverted error deviation (IED) control is incorporated into the main DC-link capacitor voltage regulation algorithm of a three-level neutral-point diode clamped (NPC) inverter-based shunt active power filter (SAPF) to...
Currently, the escalating integration of renewable energy sources is causing a steady weakening of grid strength. When grid strength is weak, interactions between inverters or those between inverters and grid line impedance can provoke widespread osc...
The accelerated integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems, particularly within Hybrid PV–Battery Storage Systems (PV-BSS), establishes a compelling need for advanced control strategies that are fundamental to achieving effective Energy Saving Ma...
The three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) active power filter (APF) is suitable for harmonic compensation in high voltage and large capacity applications. And, the harmonic compensation effect of APF depends on its dynamic performance and control....
Three-level converters are the most important technologies used in high power applications. Among these technologies, active neutral point clamped (ANPC) converters are mainly used for industrial applications. Meanwhile, recent developments have redu...
This paper presents a self-tuning filter (STF)-based adaptive linear neuron (ADALINE) reference current generation algorithm to enhance the operation of a three-phase three-level neutral-point diode clamped (NPC) inverter-based shunt active power fil...
In this paper, a refined reference current generation algorithm based on instantaneous power (pq) theory is proposed, for operation of an indirect current controlled (ICC) three-level neutral-point diode clamped (NPC) inverter-based shunt active powe...
Recently, multilevel converters (MLCs) have gained significant attention for stationary applications, including static compensators, industrial drives, and utility-grid interfaces for renewable energy sources. Compared to two-level voltage-source inv...
The authors propose a technique for reactive power compensation using a powerful regenerative controlled-speed synchronous motor drive (SMD) based on a three-level (3L) neutral point clamped (NPC) active front-end rectifier (AFE) and a voltage source...