Implementation of M-Type Carrier-based PWM Method for 13-Level Multilevel Inverter

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2023 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 10 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2023

Authors : R. Sindhuja, S. Padma

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V10I2P116

How to Cite?

R. Sindhuja, S. Padma, "Implementation of M-Type Carrier-based PWM Method for 13-Level Multilevel Inverter," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 10,  no. 2, pp. 172-179, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V10I2P116

Abstract:

In order to construct the levels for staircase waveforms, this study introduces a module for reconfiguring asymmetrical multilevel inverters that use DC link capacitors. The multilayer converter's configuration reduces the count of DC sources. Lower DC sources, on the other hand, permit the creation of 13 levels. The suggested multilayer inverter module generates 13 levels from two erratic dc sources (2VDC and 1VDC). 14 semiconductor switches and two charged capacitors are also included. The capacitors self-charge without the use of an additional circuit. Because there are fewer components, it is beneficial to employ them in a variety of applications. Additionally, it can be coupled in a modular cascade, creating a structure with additional voltage levels at greater voltages. The suggested module generates negative voltage levels naturally and without employing a unique circuit (such as an H-bridge circuit). To provide a superior sinusoidal output voltage, M-type carried-based switching modulation approach is used. The main novelty of this article is implementing a new M-type carrierbased PWM technique applied in the recently introduced 13-level MLI. The simulation and testing findings demonstrate good performance, and Simulink /MATLAB are used to run simulations.

Keywords:

Cascaded H Bridge, Multilevel inverter, 13-Level, Power quality, Pulse width modulation, Total harmonic distortion

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