Efficient Implementation of Multilevel inverter with new modulation scheme for Reducing THD

Abstract

This paper proposed an improved phase disposition pulse width modulation (PDPWM) for a modular multilevel inverter which is used for Photovoltaic grid connection. This new modulation method is based on selective virtual loop mapping, to achieve dynamic capacitor voltage balance without the help of an extra compensation signal. The concept of virtual submodule (VSM) is first established, and by changing the loop mapping relationships between the VSMs and the real sub-modules, the voltages of the upper/lower arm?s capacitors can be well balanced. This method does not requiring sorting voltages from highest to lowest, and just identify the MIN and MAX capacitor voltage?s index which makes it suitable for a modular multilevel converter with a large number of sub-modules in one arm. Compared to carrier phase-shifted PWM (CPSPWM), this method is more easily to be realized in field-programmable gate array and has much stronger dynamic regulation ability, and is conducive to the control of circulating current and Power quality injected into the grid. The maximum power point tracking is achieved with a fuzzy logic controller. The validity of the proposed system is confirmed by simulations.