Multilevel Inverters: Introduction and Emergent Topologies

Front-Matter_2021_Multilevel-Inverters
	Front Matter
Copyright_2021_Multilevel-Inverters
	Copyright
Contributors_2021_Multilevel-Inverters
	Contributors
Preface_2021_Multilevel-Inverters
	Preface
Chapter-1---Introduction-to-multilevel-voltage-source-_2021_Multilevel-Inver
	Introduction to multilevel voltage source inverters
		Introduction
		Conventional multilevel inverter topologies
			Neutral point clamped MLI
			Flying capacitor MLI
			H-bridge MLI
		Soft switching and resonant multilevel inverters
		Fundamentals of control schemes
		References
Chapter-2---Neutral-point-clamped-and-T-type-multileve_2021_Multilevel-Inver
	Neutral-point-clamped and T-type multilevel inverters
		Neutral-point-clamped multilevel inverters
			Converter configuration
			Switching states and commutation
			Modulation techniques
				Sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM)
				Space vector pulse width modulation (SV-PWM)
			Finite set model predictive control of a three-phase three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter
				System model
				Model predictive current control
				Simulation results
		T-type inverter
			Description of T-type inverter and its operating principle
			Switch open-circuit fault
			Switch short-circuit fault
			Modulation of T-type inverter
			Influence of the switching states on DC capacitor voltages
			Simulation results
		Conclusion
		Acknowledgment
		References
Chapter-3---Conventional-H-bridge-and-recent-multilevel-_2021_Multilevel-Inv
	Conventional H-bridge and recent multilevel inverter topologies
		Introduction
		H-bridge inverter topology
		Common mode voltage and leakage current
		Modulation strategy
			Bipolar SPWM
			Unipolar SPWM
			Hybrid SPWM
		H5 inverter topology
		H6 inverter topology
		HERIC inverter
		Recent H-bridge based multilevel topologies
			Optimized H5 topology
			H6-I and H6-II inverter topology
			H6-III
			H6-IV topology
			Passive clamped H6 topology
			HB-ZVR topology
			HBZVR-D topology
			Active clamped HERIC topology
		Remarks and conclusion
		References
Chapter-4---Packed-U-Cell-topology--Structure--control-_2021_Multilevel-Inve
	Packed U-Cell topology: Structure, control, and challenges
		Introduction
		Packed U-cell topology
			Mathematical modeling
			Control challenges
		Control techniques
			Finite set model predictive control
			Multicarrier pulse width modulation
				Level-shifted PWM
				Phase-shifted PWM
				Experimental results and discussion
			Lyapunov-based model predictive control
			Sliding mode control
			Reduced sensor control
		Applications
			Stand-alone mode
			Grid-connected mode
			PUC5 rectifier
			PUC5-based STATCOM
			PUC5-based DVR
			PUC5 three-phase inverter
		Commercialization challenges
			Building a mass-producible product out of a laboratory concept
			Achieving product/market requirement
			Keeping the costs/benefits/reliability balance over time
		Conclusions
		Acknowledgment
		References
Chapter-5---Modular-multilevel-converters_2021_Multilevel-Inverters
	Modular multilevel converters
		Introduction
		Fundamentals of a modular multilevel converter
			Principle of operation
			Submodule configurations
		Classical control methods
		Pulse width modulation schemes
			Phase-shifted carrier modulation scheme
			Staircase modulation scheme
		Submodule capacitor voltage control
			Leg voltage control
			Voltage balancing strategy
		Current control
			Output current control
			Circulating current control
		Applications
			HVDC transmission systems
			Offshore wind farms
			Medium-voltage motor drives
			Power quality improvement
		Conclusions
		References
Chapter-6---Asymmetrical-multilevel-inverter-topolog_2021_Multilevel-Inverte
	Asymmetrical multilevel inverter topologies
		Introduction
		Asymmetric multilevel inverter with polarity generation part
			Multilevel DC link inverter
			Simplified asymmetric multilevel inverter
			Switched capacitor cell hybrid multilevel inverter
			Reduced component asymmetric multilevel inverter
		Asymmetric MLI topologies without polarity generation module
			Asymmetric cascade multilevel inverter
			Cascaded basic blocks multilevel inverter
			Cascaded modified H-bridge multilevel inverter
			Cross connected sources based multilevel inverter
				Modular parallel sources multilevel inverter
		Remarks and conclusion
		References
Chapter-7---Resonant-and-Z-source-multilevel-inverte_2021_Multilevel-Inverte
	Resonant and Z-source multilevel inverters
		General operating principle of resonant circuits
		General operating principle of impedance-source networks
		Overview of multilevel inverters
		Resonant multilevel inverters: Main circuits
		Impedance source-derived multilevel inverters: Control, benefits, and applications
		Conclusions
		References
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