Multilevel Power Converters

Leon M. Tolbert; Xiaojie Shi; Yunting Liu

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-99216-9.00033-0

Multilevel Power Converters

Leon M. Tolbert, Xiaojie Shi, Yunting Liu

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This chapter covers the fundamental multilevel converter structures and modulation paradigms. The basic principles of the four main different multilevel converters are discussed methodically: (1) cascaded H-bridges, (2) diode clamped, (3) flying capacitor, and (4) modular multilevel converter. Various modulation schemes for multilevel converters are also covered including fundamental frequency switching and harmonic elimination and several carrier-based and space vector-based pulse-width modulation(PWM) methods. This chapter also includes significant content on the operation and control of modular multilevel converter (MMCs) including techniques to balance capacitor voltage and reduce circulating current in converter arms. Finally, some of the common applications of multilevel converters are introduced.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Power Electronics Handbook
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	407-435
Number of pages	29
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323992169
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99216-9.00033-0
State	Published - Jan 1 2023

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