Abstract
Paralleling three phase three-level inverters is gaining popularity in industrial applications. However, analytical models for the harmonics calculation of a three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter with popular space vector modulation (SVM) are not found in the literature. Moreover, how interleaving angle impacts the dc- and ac-side harmonics and electromagnetic interference (EMI) harmonics in parallel interleaved three-level inverters and how to optimize interleaving angle to reduce these harmonics have not been discussed in the literature. Furthering previous study, this article presents the modeling, analysis, and reduction of harmonics in paralleled and interleaved three-level NPC inverters with SVM. Analytical models for harmonic calculation are developed, and the dc-side harmonics characteristics of an NPC inverter are identified. The impact of interleaving angle on the ac-side voltage and dc-link current harmonics of parallel interleaved three-level NPC inverters is comprehensively studied. The impact of switching frequency and interleaving angle on EMI harmonics is also illustrated. Optimal interleaving angle ranges to reduce these harmonics are derived analytically. The developed models and harmonic reduction analysis are verified experimentally with two paralleled and interleaved three-level NPC inverters.
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