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New modulation technique for three-level interleaved voltage source inverters for switching loss reduction

  • Dereje Woldegiorgis
  • , Kenneth Mordi
  • , Yuqi Wei
  • , Haider Mhiesan
  • , Alan Mantooth
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Abstract

This paper presents a new modulation strategy for three-level interleaved voltage source inverters for switching loss reduction. By using two in-phase level shifted triangular carrier signals, the simultaneous switching of the two interleaved inverter cells is avoided. Only one of the interleaved inverter cells is undergoing switching for half of the fundamental period; the other inverter cell is clamped to either the positive dc bus or the neutral point of the inverter. Therefore, the switching loss of the inverter is reduced by 50 percent compared to the conventional phase-shifted carrier modulation technique for interleaved inverters. The conduction loss of the inverter is slightly increased (by about 5 percent), but the overall loss is significantly reduced. The validity of the proposed modulation method is verified using a 1kW experimental prototype.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages303-307
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728146294
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 23 Jun 202026 Jun 2020

Publication series

Name2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period23/06/2026/06/20

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