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Pakdel, M., and S. Jalilzadeh. "A Novel Neutral Point Clamped Full-Bridge Topology for Transformerless Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 7, no. 2 (April 24, 2017): 1460–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.48084/etasr.1010.

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This paper presents a novel neutral point clamped full-bridge topology for transformerless photovoltaic grid-tied inverters. Transformerless grid-connected inverters have been used widely in recent years since they offer higher efficiency and lower costs. Ground leakage current suppression is the main issue which should be considered carefully in transformerless photovoltaic grid-connected inverters. Among different methods used to decline ground leakage current, neutral point clamped (NPC) topologies are considered more useful and effective. In NPC topologies, the short-circuited output voltage at the freewheeling period is clamped to the middle of the DC bus voltage. Therefore, the common-mode voltage (CM) will be constant at the whole switching period. Various NPC topologies such as H6 [1], HB-ZVR [2], oH5 [3], and PN-NPC [4] have been proposed. In this paper, a novel NPC topology is proposed which has lower power losses and higher efficiency over previous topologies. Furthermore, the proposed NPC topology exhibits a similar ground leakage current with the PN-NPC topology. The proposed NPC topology is analyzed theoretically using simulation studies and an experimental prototype is provided to verify theoretical analysis and simulation studies.
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Edwin Deepak, F. X., and V. Rajasekaran. "Three phase z-source neutral point clamped inverter with multicarrier PWM technique." COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering 35, no. 5 (September 5, 2016): 1575–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/compel-04-2016-0131.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the three phase seven-level Z-source neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter with multicarrier pulse-width modulation (PWM) technique. Despite numerous topologies and modulation methods, there is a dire need of developing PWM techniques that can be deployed in multilevel inverters. These inverters decrease the total harmonic distortion and it has a good performance for various electrical power system applications. The proposed inverter is investigated for its performance by executing it in shoot through and non-shoot through modes. Design/methodology/approach The purpose is validated through MATLAB/Simulink software platform for implementing the proposed seven-level Z-source NPC inverter outlined with multicarrier based phase disposition technique. The experimental results are verified using SPARTAN 3E FPGA controller with the same control strategy. Findings The efficiency of the proposed inverter is confirmed in terms of increased and faster conversion in the shoot-through mode. By using PDPWM technique the maximum boost gain is achieved with lower modulation index. High control of DC voltage is obtained with only one DC voltage source and one Z network. Originality/value Three phase multilevel inverters are widely used in improving the output voltage quality and reducing the encountered electromagnetic interference in electronic device or circuitry. They are employed in medium and high –power applications to attain increased power ratings while decreasing the switching losses. The performance results shown in this paper will satisfy the above needs of usage in certain applications and less switching losses.
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Guo, Yujing, and Junhuai Zhang. "Modulation Technique Design of An Improved Zero Common Mode Voltage (CMV)." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2563, no. 1 (August 1, 2023): 012020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2563/1/012020.

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Abstract Voltage imbalance of neutral-point and CMV are hot issues in the research of three-level inverters. This paper first introduces the three-level topology of the neutral-point clamped (NPC) inverter. Aiming to eliminate CMV of three-level NPC and balance the voltage of the neutral point simultaneously, a virtual space vector pulse modulation (VSVPWM) strategy is proposed. Virtual voltage vectors of this strategy are composed of 3 medium vectors. The voltage of the neutral point is balanced since the average current of the neutral point is 0. Therefore, the balance index is introduced to redefine virtual voltage vectors, so the voltage of the neutral point can recover quickly when the capacitors’ voltage of the dc-link is imbalanced.
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Reusser, Carlos A., and Hector Young. "Four-Level Quasi-Nested Inverter Topology for Single-Phase Applications." Electronics 10, no. 3 (January 20, 2021): 233. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030233.

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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 neutral point, using four cascaded capacitors with identical voltage levels. The proposed converter contains a reduced number of components compared to the neutral point clamped (NPC) or active-NPC topologies (ANPC) for the same number of output voltage levels, since it does not require diode or active switch clamping to a neutral point. Moreover, no floating capacitors with asymmetric voltage levels are employed, thereby simplifying the capacitor voltage balancing. The switching operation principles, modulation technique and control scheme for supplying a single-phase resistive-inductive load are addressed in detail. The proposed four-level inverter allows generating an additional output voltage level with the same semiconductor count as conventional three-level inverters such as NPC and ANPC which allows a superior waveform quality, with a THDv reduction of 32.69% in comparison the clamped inverters. Experimental tests carried out in a laboratory-scale setup verify the feasibility of the proposed topology.
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Suresh Kumar Annam and N. Yadaiah. "A hysteresis current control PWM for PV tied Z-source NPC-MLI fed induction motor with neutral point balancing." International Journal of Science and Research Archive 7, no. 2 (December 30, 2022): 542–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2022.7.2.0339.

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Photo-voltaic (PV) tied Z-source Neutral-point clamped NPC-MLI (Z-NPC-MLI) is used in solar grid connected applications due to its improved performance related to conservative inverters due to its single stage power conversion. Though the Z source inverters adaptation is accepted in grid connected technology, the need for appropriate controller to meet out the grid/standalone requirements is becoming necessary. The space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) strategy is a prominent modulation technique for Z-source NPC-MLIs due to their appropriate voltage vector selection opportunity. The current controller (CC) based SVPWM is not attempted, which is the most essential consideration for the grid connected inverter to provide a low harmonic distortion, high quality current. With all this aim, the paper presents a PV tied Z-NPC-MLI grid connected system with a unique hysteresis current control SVPWM (HSVM) strategy with neutral point (NP) balancing control. The simulation results are confirmed the feasibility and reliability of the proposed CC for the PV tie grid connected Z- Source MLI.
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Chen, Guo, Chunyang Gong, Jun Bao, Lihua Zhu, and Zhixin Wang. "Compensation-Voltage-Injection-Based Neutral-Point Voltage Fluctuation Suppression Method for NPC Converters." Energies 16, no. 11 (May 30, 2023): 4409. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16114409.

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Three-level neutral-point clamped (NPC) inverters are widely used in the new energy power generation, motor drive, and many other occasions. However, the neutral-point voltage imbalance of an NPC inverter will affect the output of the inverter system, and the control of the neutral point voltage has become a popular research topic. In this paper, a compensation-voltage-injection-based neutral-point voltage balancing method is proposed. During the switching cycle, the average value model of the neutral-point current under different voltage vectors is applied to calculate the value of the compensation voltage that needs to be injected. The self-balance of the neutral-point voltage based on a switching cycle is realized, and the influence of modulation ratio and power factor on equalization ability is discussed. A MATLAB/Simulink simulation model and a small power prototype are established to verify the effectiveness of the method, and the simulation and experimental results show that the proposed method can effectively suppress the neutral-point voltage fluctuation in a wide range of modulation ratios and power factors.
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Chao, Kuei-Hsiang, and Chen-Hou Ke. "Fault Diagnosis and Tolerant Control of Three-Level Neutral-Point Clamped Inverters in Motor Drives." Energies 13, no. 23 (November 29, 2020): 6302. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13236302.

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This paper presents an extension theory-based assessment method to perform fault diagnosis for inverters in motor driving systems. First, a three-level neutral-point clamped (NPC) inverter is created using the PSIM software package to simulate faults for any power transistor in the NPC-type inverter. Fast Fourier transformation is used to transform the line current signals in the time domain into a spectrum in the frequency domain for analysis of the corresponding spectrum of features of the inverter for faults with different power transistors. Then, the relationships between fault types and specific spectra are established as characteristics for the extension assessment method, which is then used to create a smart fault diagnosis system for inverters. Fault-tolerant control (FTC) is used here when the rated output of a faulty inverter is decreased in order to maintain balanced output in three phases by changing the framework of the transistor connection. This is performed to reinforce the reliability of the inverter. Finally, by the simulation and experimental results, the feasibility of the proposed smart fault diagnosis system is confirmed. The proposed fault diagnosis method is advantageous due to its minimal use of data and lack of a learning process, which thereby reduces the fault diagnosis time and makes the method easily used in practice. The proposed fault-tolerant control strategy allows both online and smooth switching in the wiring structure of the inverter.
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Doan, Nam Xuan, and Nho Van Nguyen. "Virtual Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation for Asymmetric T-Type Neutral Point Clamped 3-Level Inverter." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2021 (December 7, 2021): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/1379040.

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This paper proposes a novel 3-phase asymmetric 3-level T-type NPC inverter and studies its PWM performance using a virtual space vector pulse width modulation control strategy. Firstly, the mathematical model and characteristics of this economical topology are described. Then, a virtual space vector approach is proposed to build a space vector diagram for designing SVPWM control. Similar to the conventional 3-level NPC inverter, the asymmetric inverter can also work with the neutral point voltage self-balancing in a fundamental period, which enables employment of this topology in various applications. Finally, simulation and experiment results under different load conditions have shown good output performance of the asymmetric 3-level topology. Similar tests are also performed on both conventional 2-level and 3-level inverters for comparison. For an almost similar number of different voltage vectors in the space vector diagram, the asymmetric 3-level topology can compete with conventional 3-level inverters for low-cost applications. The obvious benefit of the asymmetric 3-level inverter is a smaller number of switches devices while it can achieve output performance similar to that of the conventional 3-level. The comparative investigation also shows that the total loss given by SVPWM for the asymmetric 3-level configuration is lower than that of the traditional 3-level inverter.
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Wang, Lu Jun, Tao Gong, and Jun Zhu. "Robust Predictive Control for NPC Grid-Connected Inverters." Applied Mechanics and Materials 668-669 (October 2014): 522–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.668-669.522.

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In this paper, the state space model of neutral point clamped three-level grid-connected inverter is detailed derived and an Robust Predictive Control (RPC) method is proposed. In the proposed method, the total 27 switching vectors composed of a finite set from which the optimal switching vector is selected according to a cost function. The robust performance is improved just by increasing switching frequency. Experimental results show that the proposed method has a flexible control purposes and we can optimize the synthesize performance just by adjusting weighting coefficients of cost function. In addition, RPC controller has a robust performance in tracking output reference current and balancing neutral point voltage.
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Akbari, Ehsan, and Farhad Zishan. "Modified Topology and Modulation Technique for Z-Source Neutral-Point Clamped Inverter." Power Electronics and Drives 7, no. 1 (January 1, 2022): 210–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pead-2022-0016.

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Abstract The impedance network makes it possible to increase and decrease the voltage, which is not available in normal inverters (voltage and current sources).This paper presents a modified topology and modulation technique for a three-phase Modified Z-Source Neutral-Point Clamped (MZS-NPC) inverter. A modulation scheme for the proposed topology is designed based on maximum gain control method to achieve the maximum voltage gain by simple implementation and balancing the neutral point voltage of the dc link. In order to supply the desired voltage to the critical load in an islanded micro-grid, a closed-loop ac voltage controller is realized in fuel cell or photovoltaic applications based on the proposed inverter. The ability to reinforce and validity of topology operations and modulation techniques has been demonstrated by simulation. It should be noted that the simulations are implemented in MATLAB / Simulink software.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Inverters"

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Ustuntepe, Bulent. "A Novel Two-parameter Modulation And Neutral Point Potential Control Method For The Three-level Neutral Point Clamped Inverter." Master's thesis, METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12606928/index.pdf.

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In this thesis, the neutral point potential drift/fluctuation of the three-level neutral point clamped inverter is analyzed and a novel control algorithm, the two-parameter PWM method is proposed to confine the neutral point potential variation to a very small range. The two-parameter PWM method provides superior neutral point potential control performance even with small DC bus capacitors. The method is based on PWM pulse pattern modification and requires no additional hardware. Detailed analytical models of the neutral point current and potential as a function of the modulation parameters are established and the neutral point potential behavior is thoroughly investigated. Based on the study, the deficiency of the known methods is illustrated and the two-parameter PWM method is developed and its superior performance demonstrated. The performance of the two-parameter PWM method is verified by means of computer simulations utilizing both the per-PWM-cycle average model and the detailed model of the inverter. The results are supported by laboratory experiments involving both an R-L load and an induction motor drive.
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Sprenger, Michael. "Untersuchung des Dreipunkt – Neutral Point Clamped – Stromrichters mit Spannungszwischenkreis (3L-NPC-VSC) für Niederspannungswindkraftanwendungen." Doctoral thesis, Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2015. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-172806.

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Das Ziel der Arbeit war die Untersuchung eines neuartigen Phasenbausteins mit der Topologie des Dreipunkt – Neutral Point Clamped – Stromrichters mit Spannungszwischenkreis (3L-NPC-VSC) für Windkraftanwendungen. Wichtige Anforderungen an den Phasenbaustein und daraus resultierende Herausforderungen, sowie Lösungen für ausgewählte Teilprobleme werden präsentiert. Um die Vorteile des 3L-NPC-VSC für Hersteller von Windkraftanlagen zugänglich zu machen, ist es sinnvoll, einen neuartigen Phasenbaustein zu entwickeln. Der Phasenbaustein soll einfach in Systeme zu integrieren sein, in denen gegenwärtig Zweipunktstromrichter (2L-VSC) zum Einsatz kommen. Da sich Modulation, Zwischenkreisbalancierung und Kurzschlussschutz vom 2L-VSC unterscheiden, soll der Phasenbaustein diese Herausforderungen eigenständig bewältigen. Die Arbeit beschreibt die Konzeption eines solchen Phasenbausteins und behandelt insbesondere die Modulation, die Zwischenkreisbalancierung und den Kurzschlussschutz des 3L-NPC-VSC. Ein Vergleich verschiedener Modulationsverfahren wurde durchgeführt und die am besten geeigneten Verfahren für die Implementation in den Phasenbaustein ausgewählt. Eine Anforderung war, dass dieser Signale einer übergeordneten Regelung verarbeiten kann, welche für einen 2L-VSC berechnet wurden. Ein Überblick der Zwischenkreisbalancierungsverfahren zeigte, dass nahezu alle den Nachteil einer zusätzlich benötigten Strommessung haben. Die Untersuchung einer neuen an der Professur Leistungselektronik der TU Dresden entwickelten Methode ohne den Bedarf der Strommessung zeigte, dass diese anwendbar ist. Der Algorithmus wurde simuliert, implementiert und experimentell getestet und zeigte gute Resultate. Die Aufgabe eines komplett unabhängigen Kurzschlussschutzes war die schwierigste. Alle möglichen Fehler innerhalb eines Moduls wurden analysiert und kategorisiert. Einige Fehlertypen können innerhalb einer Phase behandelt werden. Entsprechende Algorithmen wurden entwickelt und getestet. Allerdings gibt es Fehlertypen, die nicht durch die Steuerung einer einzelnen Phase behandelt werden können. Eine schnelle Kommunikation zwischen den drei Phasen des Konverters wäre notwendig. Alternativ könnte eine übergeordnete Steuerung diese Fehler behandeln. Zum Schluss wurde ein Demonstrator des Phasenbausteins aufgebaut und experimentell untersucht. Einige Messergebnisse werden gezeigt, um die Funktion zu verifizieren.
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Mese, Huseyin. "Field Oriented Control Of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors Using Three-level Neutral-point-clamped Inverter." Master's thesis, METU, 2012. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614407/index.pdf.

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In this thesis, field oriented control of permanent magnet synchronous motors using three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter is studied. Permanent magnet synchronous motors are used in high performance drive applications. In this study, the permanent magnet synchronous motor is fed by three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter. For three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter different space vector modulation algorithms, which are reported in literature, are analyzed and compared via computer simulations. The voltage balance on dc-link capacitors is also analyzed and a software control method is implemented in conjunction with the space vector PWM modulation, utilized. Nonlinear effects such as dead-time, semiconductor voltage drop and delays in gate drive circuitries also present in neutral-point-clamped inverter. The effects of these nonlinearities are studied and a compensation method for these nonlinear effects is proposed. The theoretical results are supported with computer simulations and verified with experimental results.
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Silva, Tiago Lemes da. "Estudo do inversor monofásico NPC T-Type de cinco níveis para processamento de energia solar fotovoltaica." Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, 2014. http://tede.udesc.br/handle/handle/2080.

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The main subject of this work is the study of a 5 levels T-Type NPC inverter topology, which is applied in photovoltaic energy processing for power generation. The grid power injection is done controlling converter current, which is injected into grid. This work presents equations, component-designs and their validation, which are necessary for the Inverter s power structure implementation. Also inverter modeling and design of implemented controllers are described. Through this study, it was possible to build a 3 kW prototype, which besides the current control, has a system to balance the differential voltage of bus capacitors. Through the prototype, experimental results were acquired.
O objeto de estudo deste trabalho é a topologia inversora NPC T-Type 5 níveis, aplicada no processamento da energia fotovoltaica, sendo o principal objetivo a geração de energia elétrica por meio do controle da corrente aplicada à rede. Este trabalho apresenta o equacionamento, projeto dos componentes e sua validação, que fazem parte da estrutura de potência do inversor, bem como a sua modelagem e projeto dos controladores implementados. Por intermédio deste estudo foi possível construir um protótipo com potência nominal de 3 kW, que além do controle da corrente, apresenta uma malha de equilíbrio da tensão diferencial do barramento. Mediante construção desse protótipo, foram extraídos os resultados experimentais.
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Salagae, Isaac Mahijoko. "Natural balancing of the neutral-point-clamped converter." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53514.

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Thesis (MScEng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2003.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The three-level neutral-point-clamped(NPC) converter, being a widely used multilevel inverter, received a lot of attention recently due to problems associated with de-link capacitor voltage balancing. There are mainly two problems associated with the neutralpoint voltage of the NPC inverter: 1. At high modulation indices a low frequency ripple occurs on the neutral-point voltage. 2. Steady-state unbalance in the neutral-point voltage may arise due to a variety of factors including component imperfections, transients and other non-idealities and imbalances. In this thesis we study the balancing problem with focus on the steady-state imbalance. This is achieved by a systematic and mathematically rigorous study of the natural balancing mechanisms of the three-level three-phase NPC inverter. Orthogonality of two sets of switching spectra in the frequency domain would imply that the DC-bus voltages balance in the steady state. This is done through mathematical analysis using Carrara's PWM strategy of alternative phase opposition disposition(APOD), phase opposition disposition( POD) and phase disposition(PD); and Bennet's geometric model for double Fourier series adapted for use with power converter systems by Bowes. The theory is verified through simulation.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Aangesien die drie-vlak, geklemde, neutrale-punt omsetter(NPC) 'n algemene omsetter konfigurasie is, is daar onlangs baie aandag gegee aan die probleme wat geassosieer word met die balansering van die omsetter se gelykstroombuskapasitorspanning. Die twee hoof probleme wat gepaart gaan met die neutraalpuntspanning van die NPC omsetter is: 1. Met 'n ho modulasie-indeks ontstaan daar 'n lae frekwensie rippel op die neutralepuntspanning. 2. 'n Bestendige toestand wanbalans van die neutrale-puntspanning kan ontstaan as gevolg van 'n verskeidenheid faktore, onder andere komponent nie-idealiteite, oorgangs- en ander wanbalanse. In hierdie tesis word op die bestendige-toestandwanbalans gefokus. Dit word gedoen deur middel van die neutraalbalanseeringsmeganisme van die drie-vlak, drie-fase NPC omsetter, sistematies en gedetaileerd wiskundig te bestudeer. In die bestendige toestand sal orgonaliteit van twee stelle skakel spektras in die frekwensie gebied, GS-bus spanning balans impliseer. Dit word wiskundig geanaliseer deur gebruik te maak van Carrara se alternatiewe fase opposiesie disposisie (APOD), fase oposisie disposisie (POD) en fase disposisie(PD), puls-wydte modulasie strategie, asook Bennet se geometriese modelle vir die dubbel Fourier reeks wat aangepas is vir drywingsomsetters deur Bowes. Ten slotte is die teorie geverifieer deur simulasies.
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Somogyi, Chad Alexander. "Common mode voltage mitigation strategies using PWM in neutral-point-clamped multilevel inverters." Thesis, Marquette University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1594317.

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Over the last several decades, there has been consistent growth in the research and development of multilevel voltage-source inverter-based adjustable speed motor drives (ASDs) as a result of low cost, high reliability power semiconductors. The three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) ASD is a popular multilevel inverter used in low and medium voltage applications because of its ability to produce lower levels of total harmonic distortion (THD) and withstand higher voltages while preserving the rated output power compared to two-level ASDs.

As with other voltage-source inverters, three-level NPC ASDs produce common-mode voltage (CMV) that can cause motor shaft voltages, bearing currents, and excess voltage stresses on motor windings, resulting in the deterioration of motor bearings and insulation. Furthermore, the CMV and resultant currents can generate electromagnetic interference that can hinder the operation of sensitive control electronics. In this thesis, three carrier-based, three-level pulse-width-modulation (PWM) strategies were investigated to examine the levels of CMV, common-mode current, and dv/dt produced by the three-level NPC ASD. Additionally, the effects that each PWM strategy has on the THD in the output waveforms, as well as the total switching and conduction losses were analyzed through software simulation programs using a resistive-inductive load over a range of modulation indices. The first of the three methods, in-phase disposition sub-harmonic PWM (PD-SPWM), was verified experimentally using a laboratory-scale, 7.5 kVA three-level NPC ASD prototype.

It was determined that PD-SPWM produced the highest CMV amplitude of one-third the dc bus voltage, but the lowest values of differential-mode dv/dt, THD, and drive losses. The second strategy, phase-opposition (PO)-SPWM, reduced the CMV amplitude to one-sixth the dc bus voltage, at the cost of higher THD and drive losses and a doubling of the differential-mode dv/dt. The final strategy, zero common-mode (ZCM)-SPWM, was modified (MZCM-SPWM) to accommodate IGBT dead-time by delaying the output voltage transitions based on the polarity of the output currents and the direction of the commanded voltage transitions. The MZCM-SPWM method nearly eliminated all CMV pulses while maintaining comparable levels of THD, but produced twice the switching losses compared to PD- and PO- SPWM, and twice the differential-mode dv/dt compared to PD-SPWM.

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Al, Shammeri Bashar Mohammed Flayyih. "A novel induction heating system using multilevel neutral point clamped inverter." Thesis, University of Plymouth, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/8305.

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This thesis investigates a novel DC/AC resonant inverter of Induction Heating (IH) system presenting a Multilevel Neutral Point Clamped (MNPCI) topology, as a new part of power supply design. The main function of the prototype is to provide a maximum and steady state power transfer from converter to the resonant load tank, by achieving zero current switching (ZCS) with selecting the best design of load tank topology, and utilizing the advantage aspects of both the Voltage Fed Inverter (VFI) and Current Fed Inverter (CFI) kinds, therefore it can considered as a hybrid-inverter (HVCFI) category . The new design benefits from series resonant inverter design through using two bulk voltage source capacitors to feed a constant voltage delivery to the MNPCI inverter with half the DC rail voltage to decrease the switching losses and mitigate the over voltage surge occurred in inverter switches during operation which may cause damage when dealing with high power systems. Besides, the design profits from the resonant load topology of parallel resonant inverter, through using the LLC resonant load tank. The design gives the advantage of having an output current gain value of about Quality Factor (Q) times the inverter current and absorbs the parasitic components. On the contrary, decreasing inverter current means decreasing the switching frequency and thus, decreasing the switching losses of the system. This aspect increases the output power, which increases the heating efficiency. In order for the proposed system to be more reliable and matches the characteristics of IH process , the prototype is modelled with a variable LLC topology instead of fixed load parameters with achieving soft switching mode of ZCS and zero voltage switching (ZVS) at all load conditions and a tiny phase shift angle between output current and voltage, which might be neglected. To achieve the goal of reducing harmonic distortion, a new harmonic control modulation is introduced, by controlling the ON switching time to obtain minimum Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) content accompanied with optimum power for heating energy.
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Sprenger, Michael [Verfasser]. "Untersuchung des Dreipunkt - Neutral Point Clamped - Stromrichters mit Spannungszwischenkreis (3L-NPC-VSC) für Niederspannungswindkraftanwendungen / Michael Sprenger." München : Verlag Dr. Hut, 2015. http://d-nb.info/1075409365/34.

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Häger, Emil. "Performance Evaluation of Medium-Power Voltage Inverters." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Elektroniska Kretsar och System, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-118568.

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Power inverters, used to convert DC power to AC, are often used in e.g. solar power applications. However, they tend to be impractically large and expensive; as such, power miniaturization is an active research area. In this thesis, several classes of modern power inverters are evaluated and compared with regards to size, efficiency and output quality in order to identify areas of potential improvement. Methods for estimation of THD, power losses and input ripple are created and verified against a simulation of a five-level neutral-point-clamped inverter with SPWM control. Finally, this design is implemented physically and is found to achieve 94.5% efficiency and 7% THD under low voltage laboratory conditions, while remaining smaller than an average textbook.
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Jiao, Yang. "High Power High Frequency 3-level NPC Power Conversion System." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/56653.

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The high penetration of renewable energy and the emerging concept of micro-grid system raises challenges to the high power conversion techniques. Multilevel converter plays the key role in such applications and is studied in detail in the dissertation. The topologies and modulation techniques for multilevel converter are categorized at first by a thorough literature survey. The pros and cons for various multilevel topologies and modulation techniques are discussed. The 3-level neutral point clamped (NPC) topology is selected to build a 200kVA, 20 kHz power conversion system. The modularized phase leg building block of the converter is carefully designed to achieve low loss and stress for high frequency and high power operation. The switching characteristics for all the commutation loops of 3-level phase leg are evaluated by double pulse tests. The switching performance is optimized for loss and stress tradeoff. A detailed loss model is built for system loss distribution and loss breakdown calculation. Loss and stress for the phase leg and 3-phase system are quantified at all power factors. The space vector modulation (SVM) for 3-level NPC converter is investigated to achieve loss reduction, neutral voltage balance and noise reduction. The loss model and simulation model provides a quantitative analysis for loss and neutral voltage ripple tradeoff. An improved SVM method is proposed to reduce NP imbalance and switching loss simultaneously. This method also ensures an evenly distributed device loss in each phase leg and gives a constant system efficiency under different power factors. Based on the improved modulation strategy, a new modulation scheme is then proposed with largely reduced conduction loss and switching stress. Moreover, the device loss and stress distribution on a phase leg is more even. This scheme also features on the simplified implementation. The improved switching characteristics for the proposed method are verified by double pulse tests. Also the system loss breakdown and the phase leg loss distribution analysis shows the loss reduction and redistribution result. The harmonic filter for the grid interface converter is designed with LCL topology. A detailed inductor current ripple analysis derives the maximum inductor current ripple and the ripple distribution in a line cycle. The inverter side inductor is designed with the optimum loss and size trade-off. The grid side inductor is designed based on grid code attenuation requirement. Different damping circuits for LCL filter are evaluated in detail. The filter design is verified by both simulation and hardware experiment. The average model for the 3-level NPC converter and its equivalent circuit is derived with the consideration of damping circuit in both ABC and d-q frame. The modeling and control loop design is verified by transfer function measurement on real hardware. The control loops design is also tested and verified on real hardware. The interleaved DC/DC chopper is introduced at last. The different interleaving methods and their current ripple are analyzed in detail with the coupled and non-coupled inductor. An integrated coupled inductor based on 3-dimentional core structure is proposed to achieve high power density and provide both CM and DM impedance for the inductor current and output current.
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Books on the topic "Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Inverters"

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Zhang, Jun. Single-phase power supply with neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter. Ottawa: National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1993.

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Yazdani, Amirnaser. Modelling and control of the three-level neutral point diode clamped (NPC) converter for high-power applications. 2005.

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Book chapters on the topic "Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Inverters"

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Hakim, Denoun, Benyahia Nabil, Zaouia Mustapha, Benamrouche Nacereddine, Salah Haddad, and Sadek Ait Mamar. "Modelling and Realisation of a Three-Level PWM Inverter Using a DSP Controller to Feed an Asynchronous Machine." In Handbook of Research on Advanced Intelligent Control Engineering and Automation, 687–718. IGI Global, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-7248-2.ch025.

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Multilevel inverters have seen an increasing popularity in the last few years for medium- and high-voltage applications. The most popular has been the three-level neutral clamped inverter. Multilevel inverters synthesize output voltage from more than two voltage levels. Thus, the output signal spectrum is significantly improved in comparison with the classical two-level converters. This chapter discusses modelling and control of a Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) inverter which operates with the PWM switching pattern using a DSP. The mathematical model of the NPC inverter is carried out using conversion and connection functions for an easier understanding of the system operation. Simulation results using MATLAB program are reported, and it is shown that the performances obtained for driving an asynchronous motor using this inverter are very promising. Finally, analysis of the theoretical and the experimental results is carried out in order to validate the effectiveness of the proposed control solution.
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Komurcugil, Hasan, and Sertac Bayhan. "Neutral-point-clamped and T-type multilevel inverters." In Multilevel Inverters, 29–56. Elsevier, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-821668-2.00003-9.

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Conference papers on the topic "Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Inverters"

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Shi, Xiuyan, Alian Chen, and Chenghui Zhang. "A neutral-point potential balancing method for Z-source neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverters by adding the shoot-through offset." In 2014 IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Conference and Exposition (PEAC). IEEE, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/peac.2014.7037829.

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E. G. Ogoulola, Christel, Angelo J. J. Rezek, Robson B. Gonzatti, Vinicius Z. Silva, Marcos L. Ramos, Elio C. Alfonso, and Raynel D. Santos. "A New Bidirectional Three-phase Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Grid-Connected Converter: Analysis and Simulation." In Simpósio Brasileiro de Sistemas Elétricos - SBSE2020. sbabra, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.48011/sbse.v1i1.2202.

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This paper deals with the theoretical development, analysis, and simulation of the new topology of three-phase NPC (Neural Point Clamped) converter. The proposed 6-kW three-phase converter is connected to a three-phase electrical network and due to its bidirectional characteristics can either send energy to the grid or receive it from the grid. The classic strategy of vectorial control at the DQ synchronous reference frame, along with a simple algorithm for Unit Vector Generation (UVG), have been employed to control the line currents in the grid and the DC-bus voltage, thus substituting the PLL (Phase Locked Loop). A PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) strategy is presented in the form of an analog circuit and used for switching the semiconductors in the converter. The obtained results were verified using Matlab/Simulink software. The proposed converter has five voltage levels at the output for each phase and proven more advantageous than the conventional NPC. In addition, it was obtained a better harmonic content in the grid currents because there is very low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) both when acting as a rectifier and as an inverter.
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You, Jae-Jun, Jun-Hyung Jung, Chang-Hwan Park, and Jang-Mok Kim. "Phase current reconstruction of three-level Neutral-Point-Clamped(NPC) inverter with a neutral shunt resistor." In 2017 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). IEEE, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/apec.2017.7931064.

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Xiaoming Yuan and I. Barbi. "A transformer assisted zero voltage switching scheme for the neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter." In APEC '99. Fourteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition. 1999 Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.99CH36285). IEEE, 1999. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/apec.1999.750529.

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Pawar, Komal, Pratiksha Kumbhar, Nikita Pawar, Pratidnya Sawant, Akash Patil, and U. V. Jagtap. "Advanced Control Strategy for Solar PV and Battery Storage Integration Using Three Level NPC Inverter." In National Conference on Relevance of Engineering and Science for Environment and Society. AIJR Publisher, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.21467/proceedings.118.42.

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A new control algorithm for the proposed system is also presented in order to control the power delivery between the solar PV, battery and grid which simultaneously provides maximum power point tracking (MPPT) operation for the solar PV . Using this systems save solar energy, reduce pollution ,less total harmonic distortion (THD) ,as well as and lower maintenance .Cost also efficient .We used solar energy plays an important role in electricity generation in our project .Solar photovoltaic (PV) system and battery storage, which is implemented using a three level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter. An inverter is an electrical device that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC); the resulting AC can be at any required voltage and frequency with the use of appropriate transformers, switching, and control circuits. Renewable energy (solar energy) plays an important role in electricity generation. Proposed work . The solar inverter consist of solar panel , controller , inverter & batteries , all of which can function independently without utility . The solar system are now being used widely in different fields, like street lighting , traffic , telecommunications base ,large scale billboards & home power. In this paper, a novel configuration of a three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter that can integrate solar photovoltaic (PV) with battery storage in a grid-connected system is proposed. The strength of the proposed topology lies in a novel, extended unbalance three-level vector modulation technique that can generate the correct ac voltage under unbalanced dc voltage conditions.
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Vijayan, Aathira Karuvaril, Battur Batkhishig, Mehdi Narimani, and Ali Emadi. "Optimal Low Switching Frequency PWM Pattern for a Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Inverter." In 2023 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). IEEE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/apec43580.2023.10131500.

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Sarker, Rishiraj, and Asim Datta. "An FPGA-based Dead-time Computation Technique for Neutral Point Clamped Multilevel Inverter (NPC-MLI)." In 2020 IEEE 17th India Council International Conference (INDICON). IEEE, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/indicon49873.2020.9342594.

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Ghoddami, H., and A. Yazdani. "An analysis of the three-level neutral-point clamped (NPC) inverter with two independent DC sources." In 2012 25th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE). IEEE, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ccece.2012.6335006.

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Li, Ping, and Qingxiao Zhang. "Research on vector control method of neutral-point-clamped(NPC) three-level inverter with bootstrap driver." In 2013 Fourth International Conference on Intelligent Control and Information Processing (ICICIP). IEEE, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icicip.2013.6568030.

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Zhang, Zhe, Alexander Anthon, and Michael A. E. Andersen. "Comprehensive loss evaluation of neutral-point-clamped (NPC) and T-Type three-level inverters based on a circuit level decoupling modulation." In 2014 IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Conference and Exposition (PEAC). IEEE, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/peac.2014.7037833.

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