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AuthorBhaskar, Mahajan Sagar
AuthorMeraj, Mohammad
AuthorIqbal, Atif
AuthorBen-Brahim, Lazhar
AuthorPadmanaban, S.
AuthorAbu-Rub, H.
Available date2022-03-31T08:05:51Z
Publication Date2020
Publication NameIET Power Electronics
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2019.0945
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/29126
AbstractIn this study, a new multilevel inverter (MLI) configuration is proposed to generate higher number of levels with minimal control switches. The proposed inverter's nomenclature is EK θ MLI, termed from its stems of shape. Conventional single-phase H-bridge module is modified to design the structure of θ MLI called ‘θ cell’ (where, K  = 0) by incorporating three symmetrical DC-sources and replacing one leg of H-bridge by bidirectional switches. The θ cell of the proposed EK θ MLI generates five-level AC waveform at the output by using only four controlled switches (two unidirectional and two bidirectional). Therefore, the size, cost and switching logic of the MLI is reduced. The basic structure of EK θ MLI called ‘Eθ MLI’ (where K  = 1) is designed which is capable of generating seven-level. For further extension, double-switch-E cell (DS-E cell) is added in the middle and each DS-E cell increases the four levels by utilising two bidirectional switches and two DC supplies. The generalised MLI configuration is explained in niceties to generate a higher number of levels (more than 5). The modes of operation, voltage across the switches, power losses of EK θ are discussed. The proposed MLI is experimentally investigated using level shifting pulse width modulation.
SponsorThis publication was made possible by National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) grant no. [X-033-2-007] from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the authors.
Languageen
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
SubjectBridge circuits
Cells
Cytology
Voltage control
Basic structure
Bidirectional switch
Level-shifting
Modes of operation
Multi Level Inverter (MLI)
Multilevel inverter
Output voltages
Switching logic
Electric inverters
TitleEK θ multilevel inverter – a minimal switch novel configuration for higher number of output voltage levels
TypeArticle
Pagination2804-2815
Issue Number13
Volume Number13
dc.accessType Abstract Only


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