Space-Vector-Based Generalized Discontinuous Pulsewidth Modulation for Three-Level Inverters Operating at Lower Modulation Indices
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Abstract
Conventional three-level discontinuous pulsewidth modulation (DPWM) templates typically provide maximum switching loss reduction capability for load power factor angles in the range from 30° lagging to 30° leading. This paper proposes three space-vector-based DPWM templates for lower power factors and a generalized DPWM strategy for three-level inverters operating with modulation indices lower than 0.5. For different power factors, the proposed strategy adapts the inverter pulse sequence by combining different portions of the proposed and conventional DPWM templates within one operating fundamental cycle and ensures minimum switching instances when changing templates. Consequently, the strategy aligns the PWM clamping intervals with the respective load-current peaks, achieving around 50% switching loss reduction capability extended to all operating power factor angles (90° lagging to 90° leading). The simulation and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed three-level generalized DPWM strategy over the conventional three-level modulation strategies.
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