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http://dx.doi.org/10.6113/JPE.2014.14.6.1189

Module Multilevel-Clamped Composited Multilevel Converter (M-MC2) with Dual T-Type Modules and One Diode Module  

Luo, Haoze (College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University)
Dong, Yufei (College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University)
Li, Wuhua (College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University)
He, Xiangning (College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University)
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Journal of Power Electronics / v.14, no.6, 2014 , pp. 1189-1196 More about this Journal
Abstract
A modular multilevel-clamped composited multilevel converter ($M-MC^2$) is proposed. $M-MC^2$ enables topology reconfiguration, power device reuse, and composited clamping. An advanced five-level converter ($5L-M-MC^2$) is derived from the concept of $M-MC^2$. $5L-M-MC^2$ integrates dual three-level T-type modules and one three-level neutral point clamped module. This converter can also integrate dual three-level T-type modules and one passive diode module by utilizing the device reuse scheme. The operation principle and SPWM modulation are discussed to highlight converter performance. The proposed $M-MC^2$ is comprehensively compared with state-of-the-art five-level converters. Finally, simulations and experimental results are presented to validate the effectiveness of the main contributions of this study.
Keywords
Composited clamped scheme; Multilevel modular converter; Power device reuse;
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