1. A Novel Seven-Level Active Neutral-Point-Clamped Converter With Reduced Active Switching Devices and DC-Link Voltage.
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Siwakoti, Yam P., Mahajan, Akshay, Rogers, Daniel J., and Blaabjerg, Frede
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PULSE width modulation transformers , *REACTIVE power , *PASSIVE components , *ELECTRIC potential , *COST control , *SYSTEMS design - Abstract
This paper presents a novel seven-level inverter topology for medium-voltage high-power applications. It consists of eight active switches and two inner flying capacitor (FC) units forming a similar structure as in a conventional active neutral-point-clamped (ANPC) inverter. This unique arrangement reduces the number of active and passive components. A simple modulation technique reduces cost and complexity in the control system design without compromising reactive power capability. In addition, compared to major conventional seven-level inverter topologies, such as the neutral point clamped, FC, cascaded H-bridge, and ANPC topologies, the new topology reduces the dc-link voltage requirement by 50%. This recued dc-link voltage makes the new topology appealing for various industrial applications. Experimental results from a 2.2-kVA prototype are presented to support the theoretical analysis presented in this paper. The prototype demonstrates a conversion efficiency of around 97.2% ± 1% for a wide load range. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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