This paper proposes a novel single-stage buck-boost three-Level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter with two independent dc sources coupled for the grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) application, which can effectively solve the unbalanced operational conditions generally appeared between two coupled independent PV sources induced by the unequal irradiation and temperature distribution. The proposed c...

In this study, a fault diagnostic system in a multi-level inverter using a MLP network is developed. Using a mathematical model, it is difficult to diagnose a Multilevel-Inverter Drive (MLID) system, because MLID system complexity has a non-linear factor and it consist of many switching devices. Therefore neural network classification is applied to fault diagnosis of MLID system. Multilayer per...

The conventional PWM inverters are able to generate mostly two level output waveforms. Many improvements have been proposed to classic configuration as regards the circuit structures, the control schemes, but the inverter performance was limited by the available number of levels to build the output voltage. To overcome these difficulties several topologies of multilevel inverter have been recen...

Abstract—The global energy consumption is increasing persistently and need for distributed power generation through renewable energy is essential. To meet the power requirements for consumers without any voltage fluctuations and losses, modeling and design of multilevel inverter with Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) capability is presented. The presented inverter is provided with 13-leve...

In this paper, we present the performance of a hybrid alternative phase opposition disposition pulse width modulation technique for soft switched cascaded five level inverters. The proposed modulation scheme inherits the switching loss reduction along with reduced harmonic performance of cascaded multilevel inverter fed drive system. The inverter topology used here has recently suggested in the...

Due to their ability to synthesize waveforms with better harmonic spectrum and attain higher voltages, multi-level inverters are receiving increasing attention in the past few years. The multilevel inverter was introduced as a solution to increase the converter operating voltage above the voltage limits of classical semiconductors. In this paper, a Diode Clamped Multilevel Inverter is controlle...

Received Sep 19, 2017 Revised Dec 30, 2017 Accepted Jan 17, 2018 This paper gives Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) for 3phase 3-level Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) inverter fed induction motor control. A conventional two level inverter with 3-phase system has been developed for induction motor control. When it is applied for high voltage and power applications, which increases the volt...

This paper presents an investigation of five-Level Cascaded H – bridge (CHB) Inverter as Distribution Static Compensator (DSTATCOM) in Power System (PS) for compensation of reactive power and harmonics. The advantages of CHB inverter are low harmonic distortion, reduced number of switches and suppression of switching losses. The DSTATCOM helps to improve the power factor and eliminate the Total...

Since a power supply substation of the magnetic levitation train system includes an inverter which is necessary to change the frequency of power, it has a different characteristic comparing to any other railway system. Nowadays, a study is undergoing to determine rating of facilities constituting a power supply system and modeling that system. This paper proposes an analysis model for the power...

The multilevel inverter power structure plays a vital role in the power industry. It is easier to produce a high-power, high-voltage inverter with the multilevel structure. The topologies of multilevel inverter have several advantages such as lower total harmonic distortion (THD), lower electromagnetic interference (EMI) generation, reduction of voltage ratings of the power semiconductor switch...