Design of Grid Connected PWM Converters Considering Topology and PWM Methods for Low-Voltage Renewable Energy Applications

Kantar E., HAVA A. M.

International Power Electronics Conference (IPEC-ECCE-ASIA), Hiroshima, Japonya, 18 - 21 Mayıs 2014, ss.2034-2041 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Hiroshima
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Japonya
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2034-2041
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Grid-connected VSC, LCL filter, two-level VSC, three-level NPC, three-level T
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This paper assesses the feasibility three-phase PWM three-level voltage source converters (VSCs), namely NPC-type VSC (3L-NPC) and T-type VSC (3L-T) as alternatives to standard three-phase PWM two-level VSC (2L-VSC) for low-voltage grid interface applications, The topological performances are compared through a design algorithm regarding varying switching frequency, load condition, modulation index, and converter side inductance under distinct pulse-width modulation methods, Design of the LCL filter is also addressed, With the proposed design algorithm, a wide range of power levels (100kW-7MW) can be spanned and in the end the optimum topology and its design details are determined by comparing the return on investment (the pay-off time of total cost of ownership) of each design in the major energy markets.