Power Semiconductor Loss Comparison of Low-Voltage, High-Power Two-Level and Three-Level Voltage Source Converters
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Abstract
For industrial low-voltage, high-power applications, the two-level voltage source converter (2L-VSC) is still the most common topology for machine-side and grid-side converters. With an ongoing development towards higher overall system efficiency, grid code requirements and the increasing availability of three-level low-voltage IGBT1-modules, three-level voltage source converter (3L-VSC) topologies become attractive as viable alternatives. As a first step towards a wider system-level comparison, this paper presents investigation results regarding the active power electronics part of the converter. This incorporates a deeper analysis and comparison of the IGBT-module losses and current capabilities of 400 V 2L- and 3L-VSCs for characteristic converter operating conditions and different modulation schemes (e.g. continuous and discontinuous space vector modulation).
Details
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of PCIM Europe 2015; International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management |
Publisher | VDE Verlag, Berlin [u. a.] |
Pages | 1-9 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (print) | 978-3-8007-3924-0 |
Publication status | Published - 20 May 2015 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Conference
Title | 2015 International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management |
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Abbreviated title | PCIM Europe 2015 |
Duration | 19 - 20 May 2015 |
Location | Messe Nürnberg |
City | Nürnberg |
Country | Germany |
External IDs
Scopus | 84997113349 |
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