Abstract
Since multicarrier based modulation techniques are simple to implement and can be used to control inverters at any level, they are frequently employed in modern multilevel inverters in high or medium power applications. When considering the many multi-carrier modulation techniques available, level-shifted pulse-width modulation (LSPWM) is often chosen for its superior harmonic performance. However, this traditional LSPWM method is not suitable for controlling newly proposed reduced switch count (RSC) MLI topologies. The research work in this paper seeks to elucidate the reasons why conventional LSPWM is ineffective in controlling RSC MLI topologies, and proposes a generalized LSPWM system based on logical expressions. The proposed method can be utilized with symmetrical and asymmetrical RSC MLIs, and can be extended to an arbitrary number of levels. The merit of the proposed method for controlling any RSC configuration with satisfactory line-voltage THD (≈1.8%) performance (identical to conventional LSPWM) was evaluated using multiple 13-level asymmetrical RSC-MLI topologies. A MATLAB model was developed and then subjected to simulation and real-world testing to prove the effectiveness of the proposed modulation strategy.
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