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Implementation of a High Efficiency Grid-Tied Multi-Level Photovoltaic Power Conditioning System Using Phase Shifted H-Bridge Modules

  • Lee, Jong-Pil;Min, Byung-Duk;Yoo, Dong-Wook
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.296-303
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    • 2013
  • This paper proposes a high efficiency three-phase cascaded phase shifted H-bridge multi-level inverter without DC/DC converters for grid-tied multi string photovoltaic (PV) applications. The cascaded H-bridge topology is suitable for PV applications since each PV module can act as a separate DC source for each cascaded H-bridge module. The proposed phase shifted H-bridge multi-level topology offers advantages such as operation at a lower switching frequency and a lower current ripple when compared to conventional two level topologies. It is also shown that low ripple sinusoidal current waveforms are generated with a unity power factor. The control algorithm permits the independent control of each DC link voltage with a maximum power point for each string of PV modules. The use of the controller area network (CAN) communication protocol for H-bridge multi-level inverters, along with localized PWM generation and PV voltage regulation are implemented. It is also shown that the expansion and modularization capabilities of the H-bridge modules are improved since the individual inverter modules operate more independently. The proposed topology is implemented for a three phase 240kW multi-level PV power conditioning system (PCS) which has 40kW H-bridge modules. The experimental results show that the proposed topology has good performance.

Analysis and simulation of Cascaded H-bridge 7 level inverter for eliminating typical harmonic waveforms (특정 고조파 제거를 위한 Cascaded H-bridge 7레벨 인버터의 특성해석 및 시뮬레이션)

  • Jin, Sun-Ho;Oh, Jin-Suk;Jo, Kwan-Jun;Kwak, Jun-Ho;Lim, Myoung-Kyu;Kim, Jang-Mok
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Marine Engineers Conference
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.1022-1028
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    • 2005
  • This paper is presented the analysis results and simulation results of cascaded H-bridge 7 level inverter with various modulation index. Stepped waveform having number of switching was used to eliminate harmonic components. Switching angles according to modulation index are calculated numerically. Therefore, 3 times of switching with 7 level topology and QWS(Quarter Wave Symmetry) could eliminate 5th and 7th harmonics. The harmonic characteristics are compared to those of space vector modulation method which known as common modulation method in industrial field. Stepped waveform method showed higher ability to reduce, especially lower order of harmonics.

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Equivalent RMS Sine-wave Modulation of the Step-pulse type Multi-level Inverter (스텝펄스형 멀티레벨 인버터를 위한 RMS 등가형의 새로운 사인파 변조법)

  • Jin, Sun-Ho;Kwak, Jun-Ho;Jo, Kwan-Jun;Oh, Jin-Seok
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.239-246
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    • 2006
  • This paper suggests a new modulation strategy for step pulse type multi-level inverter. The proposed strategy is simple to determine the switching angles without regard to increase of levels. Designed to extract the equivalent RMS value compared to ideal sine wave from inverter, it can be applied effectively to high level step pulse inverter. Also this paper proposed modulation strategy for modified H-bridge 13 level inverter which has different cell source voltages with simulation and experiment. The modulation characteristics from simulation and experiment, agreed very well with tracing sine wave about modified structure of cascaded H-bridge multi-level inverter.

Development of 3,300V 1MVA Multilevel Inverter using Series H-Bridge Cell (3,300V 1MVA H-브릿지 멀티레벨 인버터 개발)

  • 박영민;김연달;이현원;이세현;서광덕
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.478-487
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    • 2003
  • In this paper, a type and special feature of Multi-level inverter used in medium-voltage and high-capacity motor driver is introduced. Especially, a power quality and structural advantages of H-Bridge Multi-level inverter is described. It presented the specific structure of power circuit, design method, controller composition and PWM techniques of the cascaded H-Bridge Multi-level inverter which is developed. The feasibility of the developed product based on 3,300V lMVA 7-level H-bridge inverter was studied by experiments and we get conclusion that 1)generate of near-sinusoidal output voltage; 2)is low dv/dt at output voltage; 3)reduce the harmonic injection at input; Experiment demonstrate that it is very economical in productivity because of using the existing production technique and examination equipment, and has the reliability and a good maintenance due to the structure of Power Cell unit combination as well as low cost IGBT.

Novel Level-Shift PWM for Power and Loss Distribution of Cascaded NPC/H-bridge Multi Level Inverter (Cascaded NPC/H-bridge 멀티 레벨 인버터의 전력 및 손실 분배를 위한 새로운 Level-Shift PWM 기법)

  • Ha, Jae-Ok;Kang, Jin-Wook;Hyun, Seung-Wook;Won, Chung-Yuen
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2017.07a
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    • pp.270-271
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    • 2017
  • Cascaded NPC/H-bridge 인버터의 기존 Level-Shift PWM에서는 한 stack에서 전력 및 손실 불균형이 발생하게 된다. 이에 따라 손실 불균형을 개선하기 위해 새로운 Level Shift PWM을 개발하였고, PSIM 9.14를 통해 기존의 PWM 기법들과 비교 분석 하였다.

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Converter Utilization Ratio Enhancement in the THD Optimization of Cascaded H-Bridge 7-level Inverters

  • Khamooshi, Reza;Namadmalan, Alireza;Moghani, Javad Shokrollahi
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.173-181
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    • 2016
  • In this paper, a new technique for harmonic optimization in cascaded H-bridge 7-level inverters is proposed. The suggested strategy is based on minimizing an objective function which simultaneously optimizes the converter utilization and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). The Switch Utilization Ratio (SUR) is formulized for both the phase and line-line voltages of a 7-level inverter and is considered in the final objective functions. Based upon the SUR formula, utilization ratio enhancement will reduce the value of feeding DC links, which improves the efficiency and lifetime of the circuit components due to lower voltage stresses and losses. In order to achieve more effective solution in different modulation indices, it is assumed that the DC sources can be altered. Experimental validation is presented based on a three-phase 7-level inverter prototype.

Simulation based Comparative Loss Analysis and Output Characteristic for 25MW Class of High Power Multi-level Inverters (25MW급 대용량 멀티레벨 인버터의 시뮬레이션 기반 손실해석과 출력특성 비교 분석)

  • Kim, I-Gim;Park, Chan-Bae;Baek, Jei-Hoon;Kwak, Sang-Shin
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.337-343
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    • 2015
  • The multi-level inverters are highly efficient for high-power and medium-voltage AC driving applications, such as high-speed railway systems and renewable energy resources, because such inverters generate lower total harmonic distortion (THD) and electromagnetic interface (EMI). Lower switching stress occurs on switching devices compared with conventional two-level inverters. Depending on the multi-level inverter topology, the required components and number of switching devices are different, influencing the overall efficiency. Comparative studies of multi-level inverters based on loss analysis and output characteristic are necessary to apply multi-level inverters in high-power AC conversion systems. This paper proposes a theoretical loss analysis method based on piecewise linearization of characteristic curves of power semiconductor devices as well as loss analysis and output performance comparison of five-level neutral-point clamped, flying capacitor inverters, and high-level cascaded H-bridge multi-level inverters.

Cascaded Multi-Level Inverter Based IPT Systems for High Power Applications

  • Li, Yong;Mai, Ruikun;Yang, Mingkai;He, Zhengyou
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • v.15 no.6
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    • pp.1508-1516
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    • 2015
  • A single phase H-bridge inverter is employed in conventional Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) systems as the primary side power supply. These systems may not be suitable for some high power applications, due to the constraints of the power electronic devices and the cost. A high-frequency cascaded multi-level inverter employed in IPT systems, which is suitable for high power applications, is presented in this paper. The Phase Shift Pulse Width Modulation (PS-PWM) method is proposed to realize power regulation and selective harmonic elimination. Explicit solutions against phase shift angle and pulse width are given according to the constraints of the selective harmonic elimination equation and the required voltage to avoid solving non-linear transcendental equations. The validity of the proposed control approach is verified by the experimental results obtained with a 2kW prototype system. This approach is expected to be useful for high power IPT applications, and the output power of each H-bridge unit is identical by the proposed approach.

Field Application of H-Bridge Multi-level Inverter for Fluidized Bed Combustion Boiler Secondary Air Fan (200MW 석탄화력 순환 유동층 보일러 이차공기송풍기용 H-브릿지 멀티레벨 인버터 현장적용)

  • Kim, Bong-Suck;Ryu, Ho-Seon
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.424-431
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    • 2007
  • This thesis proposed H-Bridge Multi-Level Inverter for Fluidized Bed Combustion Boiler Secondary Air Fan in 200MW thermal power plant. The adjustable speed drive systems improve the efficiency in lightly load condition and extend the life span of motor by limiting the over current at starting. H-Bridge Multi-level Inverter is composed of the several series low voltage power cell inverters, which have the independent isolated do link, in each phase. KEPRI(Korea Electric Power Research Institute) has successfully completed to develop, install, and commission H-Bridge Multi-level Inverter(6.6kV, 1MVA). This thesis gives a full detail about H-Bridge Multi-level Inverter, proposed boiler DCS(Distributed Control System) logic, and commissioning test result.

Improved Model Predictive Control Method for Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters (Cascaded H-Bridge 멀티레벨 인버터를 위한 개선된 모델 예측 제어 방법)

  • Roh, Chan;Kim, Jae-Chang;Kwak, Sangshin
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.67 no.7
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    • pp.846-853
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    • 2018
  • In this paper, an improved model predictive control (MPC) method is proposed, which reduces the amount of calculations caused by the increased number of candidate voltage vectors with the increased voltage level in multi-level inverters. When the conventional MPC method is used for multi-level inverters, all candidate voltage vectors are considered to predict the next-step current value. However, in the case that the sampling time is short, increased voltage level makes it difficult to consider the all candidate voltage vectors. In this paper, the improved MPC method which can get a fast transient response is proposed with a small amount of the computation by adding new candidate voltage vectors that are set to find the optimal vector. As a result, the proposed method shows faster transient response than the method that considers the adjacent vectors and reduces the computational burden compared to the method that considers the whole voltage vector. the performance of the proposed method is verified through simulations and experiments.