Abstract
This paper presents a modified single-sourced multilevel inverter (MLI) structure that produces an II-level output voltage with a boosting of 1.25 times the DC-source. The inverter operation suggests low inrush currents through the DC link capacitors, making it a suitable candidate for Solar PV applications with increased reliability in the long-run scenario. It employs 12 switches and two electrolytic capacitors. The modification is performed on a recently introduced Cross-Connected Compact Switched-Capacitor MLI (C3-SCMLI), where IGBTs replace the diodes. Further, the redundant states of the inverter are utilized to maintain the capacitor DC-link at Vdc/2. As the capacitor charging and discharging is through the load, the continuous high inrush current experienced in C3-SCMLI reduces by a multitude. Moreover, the ratings of the switches employed also exhibit lower blocking capability. The operation of the inverter is described and implemented in this work on MATLAB/Simulink.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings - 2022 5th International Conference on Power Electronics and their Applications, ICPEA 2022 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781728161525 |
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| State | Published - 2022 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings - 2022 5th International Conference on Power Electronics and their Applications, ICPEA 2022 |
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Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanical Engineering
- Control and Optimization
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering