F-Type Single Phase Five Level Inverter

Authors

  • Duc-Tri Do HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam
  • Vinh-Thanh Tran Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
  • Thi Ngoc Hieu Phu Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
  • Van Hoan Phan Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Corressponding author's email:

tridd@hcmute.edu.vn

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.78A.2023.1357

Keywords:

Multilevel inverter, DC-AC converter, F-type inverter, NPC inverter, T-type inverter

Abstract

In modern industrial and power electronics applications, high-voltage and high-current integrated modular power transistors (IGBTs) are increasingly being utilized. The F-type inverter, which is a modified version of the T-type inverter, has emerged as a promising option. This configuration separates the common point of the bidirectional power switch, reducing voltage stress and resulting in lower inverter costs and losses. The F-type inverter has a simplified design and lower conduction losses, making it a viable choice for medium-voltage applications compared to the clamp diode NPC inverter configuration. Detailed analysis of losses and efficiency has been conducted, and a simulation and experimental prototype have been built to validate the theoretical basis. In addition, the voltage rating of the power switches in the T-type three-level inverter is a limiting factor, as it is only 50% of the input DC voltage for each inverter phase leg.

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Author Biographies

Duc-Tri Do, HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam

Do Duc Tri was born in Vietnam in 1973. He received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D degrees in electronic engineering from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 1999, 2012 and 2021, respectively. He is currently a Lecturer with the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education. His current research interests include power converters for renewable energy systems.

Vinh-Thanh Tran , Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Tran Vinh Thanh was born in Viet Nam, in 1995. He received the B.S. and the M.S degrees in Electronic Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Viet Nam, in 2018 and 2020, respectively. He currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in Electronic Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Viet Nam. His current research interests include impedance source inverter and control of multi-level inverter.

Thi Ngoc Hieu Phu, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Phu Thi Ngoc Hieu was born in Viet Nam, in 1981. She received B.S degree in Control Engineering and Automation from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Viet Nam, in 2004 and M.S degree in Control Engineering and Automation, in 2008, from the Ho Chi Minh University City of Technology. She has currently been being a Lecturer of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education since 2011. Her current research interests include Automatic Control and Power Electronic.

Van Hoan Phan, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Phan Van Hoan was born in Vietnam in 1986. He graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education with a B.S degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2009 and a M.S degree in Electronic Engineering in 2011. Since 2012, he has been a lecturer in the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education. His current research interests include Industrial Electronics and Power Electronics.

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Published

28-08-2023

How to Cite

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D.-T. Do, V.-T. Tran, T. N. H. Phu, and V. H. Phan, “F-Type Single Phase Five Level Inverter”, JTE, vol. 18, no. Special Issue 03, pp. 22–32, Aug. 2023.