A simplified space-vector modulation algorithm for four-leg NPC converters

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Rojas, Felix, Cardenas, Roberto, Kennel, Ralph, Clare, Jon C. and Diaz, Matias (2016) A simplified space-vector modulation algorithm for four-leg NPC converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 32 (11). pp. 8371-8380. ISSN 1941-0107

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Abstract

To interface generation sources and loads to four-wire distribution networks is important to use power converters and modulation methods which provide high performance, flexi¬bility and reliability. To achieve these goals, this paper proposes a simple and efficient Space Vector Modulation (SVM) algorithm in α3-y coordinates for Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) converters. The proposed SVM method reduces a three-dimensional (α3-y) search of the modulating vectors into a simple two-dimensional (α3) problem. Moreover, the algorithm provides full utilisation of the dc-link voltage, full utilisation of the redundant vectors and it can be applied to any other four-leg converter topology. The proposed SVM has been successfully validated using a 6kW three-level four-leg NPC converter, achieving control over the voltages of the dc-link capacitors and simple definition of switching pattern for shaping frequency spectrum.

Item Type: Article
RIS ID: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/826519
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Keywords: NPC converters, four-leg converters, Space vec¬tor Modulation (SVM), Distributed Power Generation Systems (DPGS), Unbalanced Distribution Systems
Schools/Departments: University of Nottingham, UK > Faculty of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2016.2618061
Depositing User: Burns, Rebecca
Date Deposited: 12 Oct 2017 12:57
Last Modified: 04 May 2020 18:19
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/47231

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