Multilevel Converters for Industrial Applications

Contents

Preface

About the Authors

Chapter 1  Introduction

1.1  Introduction

1.2  Medium-Voltage Power Converters

1.3  Multilevel Converters

1.3.1  Symmetric Topologies

1.3.2  Asymmetric Topologies

1.4  Applications

1.4.1  Power Quality Improvement

1.4.2  Renewable Energy Interconnection

1.4.3  Variable Speed Drives

1.5  Aim of the Book

References

Chapter 2  Multilevel Topologies

2.1  Introduction

2.2  Generalized Topology with a Common DC Bus

2.2.1  Basic Cell

2.2.2  Generalized Topology Characteristics

2.2.3  Three-Level Generalized Topology

2.3  Converters Derived from the Generalized Topology

2.3.1  Diode-Clamped Topology

2.3.1.1  NPC Converter Topology

2.3.1.2  Four-Level Diode-Clamped Topology

2.3.1.3  Five-Level Diode-Clamped Topology ...