Abstract
Multilevel power converters have gained much attention in recent years due to their high power quality, low switching losses, and high-voltage capability. These advantages make the multilevel converter a candidate for the next generation of naval ship prolusion systems. Evaluation of these systems is typically assisted with a dynamic average-value models in order to rapidly predict system performance under several operating scenarios. In this paper, an average-value model is developed for the four-level diode-clamped converter which takes into account the active capacitor voltage balancing control. This model performance prediction is compared to a detailed model and laboratory measurements on an 18 kW rectifier/inverter test system.
Recommended Citation
K. Corzine et al., "Dynamic Average-Value Modeling of a Four-Level Drive System," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 2003.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2003.809344
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
18 KW; AC-AC Power Convertors; AC-DC Power Convertors; DC-AC Power Convertors; Active Capacitor Voltage Balancing Control; Dynamic Average-Value Modeling; Electric Propulsion; Four-Level Diode-Clamped Converter; Four-Level Drive System; High-Voltage Capability; Invertors; Multilevel Power Converters; Naval Ship Prolusion Systems; Operating Scenarios; Power Quality; Rectifier/Inverter Test System; Rectifying Circuits; Ships; Switching Convertors; Switching Losses; System Performance Prediction
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0885-8993
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2003 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2003
