Title :
Multilevel converters for high fundamental frequency application
Author :
D´Errico, L. ; Lidozzi, A. ; Serrao, V. ; Solero, L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. & Ind. Eng., Univ. of Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
The proposed paper intends to investigate the benefits of using multilevel converters in high fundamental frequency applications as high speed electric drives, with particular reference to the energy recovering from gas exhaust in automotive systems. Waveforms and THD comparison of conventional two-level sine wave and neutral point clamped converters have been developed and investigated by means of both simulation models and prototypal realization of a NPC three level three-phase converter. Experimental analysis of power switches losses has been also carried out.
Keywords :
automobiles; electric drives; harmonic distortion; power conversion harmonics; switching convertors; NPC three level three-phase converter; automotive systems; gas exhaust; high-fundamental frequency application; high-speed electric drives; multilevel converters; power switches losses; Automotive engineering; Frequency conversion; Power electronics; Power harmonic filters; Power quality; Switching converters; Topology; Uninterruptible power systems; Vehicle dynamics; Voltage; Multilevel converters; harmonics; high frequency power converter; high speed drive;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Applications, 2009. EPE '09. 13th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Barcelona
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4432-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-90-75815-13-9
