Design and implementation of active neutral-point-clamped nine-level reduced device count inverter: an application to grid integrated renewable energy sources
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DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2016.0951
Abstract: Multilevel inverters are one of the preferred choices in medium-voltage and high-power applications in the recent past. Active neutral-point-clamped (ANPC) inverter is the most popular topology, especially in the class of five-level (5L) inverters. In… read more here.
Keywords: inverter; active neutral; level; point clamped ... See more keywords
Seven‐level boosting active neutral point clamped inverter using cross‐connected switched capacitor cells
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DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2020.0107
Abstract: In this study, an active neutral point clamped-type boosting switched-capacitor multilevel inverter (SCMLI) with self-voltage balancing capability is proposed. In the proposed topology, a novel switched capacitor cell is used, which has eight switches and… read more here.
Keywords: switched capacitor; active neutral; point clamped; topology ... See more keywords
Fault analysis in the 5-level multilevel NCA DC–AC converter
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DOI: 10.1080/00051144.2023.2203553
Abstract: The existing neutral clamped active inverter has common mode voltage with the high frequency which can reduce the severity with less voltage gain. The traditional active neutral point clamped (APC) DC–AC converter maintains great common… read more here.
Keywords: active neutral; point clamped; level; voltage ... See more keywords
Multi-constraints based predictive current control of simplified neutral point clamped inverter
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DOI: 10.1108/wje-04-2021-0194
Abstract: Purpose Maintaining a balanced neutral point, reducing power loss, execution time are important criteria for the controlling of neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter. However, it is tough to meet all the challenges and also supplying… read more here.
Keywords: inverter; mpc; system; point clamped ... See more keywords
Experimental Investigations on Photovoltaic Interface Neutral Point Clamped Multilevel Inverter-Based Shunt Active Power Filter to Enhance Grid Power Quality
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2024.3405533
Abstract: In this research study, a photovoltaic (PV) interface three-level Neutral Point clamped (NPC) voltage source inverter-based three-phase Shunt Active Power Filter (SAPF) has been proposed. Initially, the major power quality issues, such as compensating for… read more here.
Keywords: power quality; neutral point; inverter; point clamped ... See more keywords
A Hybrid Three-Level Hybrid Switch (Hybrid2) Active Neutral-Point-Clamped Converter With Optimal Switching Strategy
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DOI: 10.1109/jestpe.2024.3525359
Abstract: Multilevel converter topologies can adapt to the development trend of higher voltage standard and higher power rating in aviation power systems. To accomplish high efficiency and great power density, the wide bandgap (WBG) device such… read more here.
Keywords: active neutral; neutral point; hybrid2 active; point clamped ... See more keywords
A Novel Five-Level Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Single-Phase Inverter
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DOI: 10.1109/jestpe.2025.3559795
Abstract: A novel five-level inverter based on neutral point clamped (NPC) and switched-capacitor technology is proposed in this article. The proposed inverter uses six unidirectional switches, two bidirectional switches, and three capacitors. The inverter has voltage-boosting… read more here.
Keywords: neutral point; novel five; inverter; proposed inverter ... See more keywords
A Highly Reliable Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverter With Anti-Shoot-Through Capability
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2022.3177795
Abstract: In this article, a high-reliability three-level inverter construction method is proposed to address the risks of shoot through in neutral-point-clamped inverter (NPC). Several highly reliable three-level inverters are discussed in brief. Two types of risks… read more here.
Keywords: point clamped; clamped inverter; shoot; three level ... See more keywords
Bridgeless Filterless Neutral-Point-Clamped Resonant AC/DC Converter
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2022.3206751
Abstract: In this article, we present a bridgeless filterless neutral-point-clamped (NPC) resonant ac/dc converter. By using the push–pull transformer itself, with the primary-side switching modulation fixed at 0.5, the proposed ac/dc converter accomplishes theoretically zero input-current… read more here.
Keywords: resonant converter; point clamped; filterless neutral; neutral point ... See more keywords
A Novel Carrier-Overlapped PWM Method for Four-Level Neutral-Point Clamped Converters
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DOI: 10.1109/tpel.2018.2833148
Abstract: Neutral-point clamped (NPC) multilevel converters with more than three voltage levels are hard to balance the dc-link capacitor voltages, which limits their application in the industry. In order to solve the neutral-point potential balancing problem… read more here.
Keywords: pwm method; point clamped; neutral point;
Multilevel Middle Point Clamped (MMPC) Converter for DC Wind Power Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/su16177563
Abstract: This manuscript introduces a novel multilevel middle point clamped (MMPC) DC-DC converter and its associated switching scheme aimed at maintaining the desired medium-voltage DC (MVDC) collector grid within offshore all-DC wind farms. Building upon previous… read more here.
Keywords: voltage; middle point; point clamped; mmpc converter ... See more keywords