Comparative evaluation of inverter topologies for wind and solar applications

NPP topology is used to implement 3-level inverter for AC drives. Here 3-level inverter is used to improve output wave form and also to reduce harmonics torque. This will allow a digital controller or micro-processor based control structure to be implemented. Many inverter topologies are present to...

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Main Authors: Saha, S., Sarkar, K., Singh, P., Umashankar, S., Vijayakumar, D., Kothari, D. P.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
DC link Voltage
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Fourier Analysis
Harmonic analysis
Harmonics
IGBT
Inverters
NPC
NPP
Power harmonic filters
Pulse Generator
Stress
Switches
Topology
Voltage Stress
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Summary:NPP topology is used to implement 3-level inverter for AC drives. Here 3-level inverter is used to improve output wave form and also to reduce harmonics torque. This will allow a digital controller or micro-processor based control structure to be implemented. Many inverter topologies are present to implement the 3-level inverter technique. The NPP (natural point piloted) technique, allows lesser voltage stress on switches by the series connection of two IGBT to allow for a bi-directional switching, hence 4-quadrat operation is possible. So regenerative braking can be used. Moreover the speed of drive may be controlled more effectively. Proper switching may also reduces/eliminates the need of sine-wave filters which is a big advantage over other inverter topology, the size and cost comes down and the efficiency goes up.
ISSN:2325-940X
DOI:10.1109/INDCON.2011.6139601