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A Symmetric Multi-Level Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter for Renewable Energy Integration

Author(s): S. Muthukaruppasamy*, K. Sarada, Priya R. Patil and R. Dharmaprakash

Published In : International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research (IJEER)        Volume 11, Issue 4

Publisher : FOREX Publication

Published : 30 October 2023

e-ISSN : 2347-470X

Page(s) : 939-943

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37391/ijeer.110409

Abstract

The advanced multi-level cascaded H-Bridge inverter system described in this paper is novel and intended for effective integration of renewable energy sources. Phase-displacement pulse width modulation (PD-PWM) control has been employed in the proposed five-level topology to produce output voltage with better quality. The system incorporates proficient filtering methods with a low total harmonic distortion (THD) desired outcome. With a stable output of 230 V at 50 Hz and a 2.3 kW capacity, the inverter system has been satisfied the exacting IEEE 519 standards for power quality. The MATLAB/Simulink is implemented to simulate and model the entire system, exhibiting its superior performance in terms of harmonic reduction and grid compliance. The innovative design offers a dependable respond to for integrating renewable energy, ensuring smooth and high-quality power injection into the grid.

Keywords: Inverter, IEEE 519 standards, PD-PWM, renewable energy, THD.




S. Muthukaruppasamy*, Department of EEE, Velammal Institute of Technology, Panchetti, Chennai; Email: mksamy14@yahoo.com

K. Sarada, Department of EEE, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram; Email: sarada@kluniversity.in

Priya R. Patil, Department of EE, Shree Ramchandra College of Engineering, Pune; Email: priyapatil.srcoe@gmail.com

R. Dharmaprakash, Department of EEE, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai; Email: rdharmaprakash@yahoo.co.in

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S. Muthukaruppasamy, K. Sarada, Priya R. Patil, and R. Dharmaprakash (2023), A Symmetric Multi-Level Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter for Renewable Energy Integration. IJEER 11(4), 939-943. DOI: 10.37391/ijeer.110409.