Space Vector Modulation Technique for 3-Level NPC Converter with Constant Switching Frequency. (14th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ouerdani, Imen; Ben Abdelghani, Hafedh; Bennani Ben Abdelghani, Afef; Montesinos-Miracle, Daniel; Slama-Belkhodja, Ilhem
• Other Names: Profumo Francesco Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Advances in power electronics. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07-14
• Subjects: Power electronics -- Periodicals; Power electronics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 621.317
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/6478751
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-181X

Abstract

Abstract : This paper presents a simple Space Vector Modulation (SVM) methodology for a three-level NPC converter. Nearest three vectors (NTV) and corresponding duty cycles are deduced through simple generic mathematical expressions. Extra degrees of freedom of NPC converter are used to fully benefit from SVM advantages and to control the switching frequency. Simulation and experimental results are presented and discussed to validate the proposed methodology.