A Neutral-Point-Potential Balancing Strategy of Three-Level NPC Inverters by Injecting Absolute Value of Modulation Signal

  • Deshuo Yu
  • , Yuguo Li
  • , Hao Yi
  • , Fang Zhuo
  • , Zhenxiong Wang
  • , Yihan Xie

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Abstract

This paper presents a strategy for neutral potential (NPP) balancing in a three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter by injecting the absolute value of the modulating signal. The injection involves the zero-sequence component and the 2nd harmonic component. When the power factor is large, the injected zero-sequence component maintains the balance of the neutral potential on the DC side. Besides, the injection of the 2nd harmonic component also achieves the objective of NPP balancing and the control effect is independent of the power factor. The analysis shows that when an absolute value of the modulating signal is injected, both the zero-sequence and the 2nd harmonic component lead to voltage balancing of the DC side and can be scaled adaptively to the path as the power factor changes. The NPP balancing strategy is verified by simulation from the voltage balancing effect and adaptive reduction of harmonic components.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICPE 2023-ECCE Asia - 11th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia
Subtitle of host publicationGreen World with Power Electronics
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages549-554
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9788957083505
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event11th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, ICPE 2023-ECCE Asia - Jeju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 22 May 202325 May 2023

Publication series

NameICPE 2023-ECCE Asia - 11th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: Green World with Power Electronics

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia, ICPE 2023-ECCE Asia
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju
Period22/05/2325/05/23

Keywords

  • Balancing control
  • neutral-point-clamped inverter
  • pulse width modulation

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