Abstract

This paper proposes low and high frequency control techniques for asymmetrically switched cascaded multilevel inverters (MLI). Initially, Low frequency-based switching angle calculation methods are proposed for the suggested topology. Then high frequency-based Multi-carrier pulse width modulation (MCPWM) techniques are used to control the switching states of multilevel inverters for asymmetrical sources. The proposed multilevel inverter is a reduced switch topology with a modular version realized. From the modular version of the topology, three asymmetrically switched (7, 13 & 21) levels are simulated by MATLAB/Simulink environment and comparisons among themselves are also considered according to method of switching techniques and power quality, i.e. total harmonic distortion (THD). The designed inverters are recommended for photovoltaic power generation as they are suitable to integrate separate DC power sources. The inverters are designed and simulated with a proper simulation environment and experimentally verified through hardware in loop (HIL) using OPAL-RT (OP-5600) testbed.

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