Comparative PLECS modelling of ideal and non-ideal m-level IGBT inverters at 11kV

• Published in: 2009 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference pp. 1 - 6
• Main Authors: Sharma, M.S., Taylor, A.P.R.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.09.2009
• Subjects: AC motors; Current density; Equations; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Inverters; Low voltage; MOSFET circuits; Reactive power; Switching loss; Zero voltage switching

IGBT Inverters have emerged as the AC motor drive of choice, however the harmonics and inefficiencies associated with 3-level IGBT inverters have led to the development of 5, 7 and 9-level IGBT inverters as a way of achieving high voltage (11 kV) operation. Recently PLEC's has emerged as a grap...