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An efficient method to calculate optimal pulse patterns for medium voltage converters

  • Reza Fotouhi
  • , Lukas Leitner
  • , Ralph Kennel
  • , Hendrik Du Toit Mouton
  • Technical University of Munich
  • Stellenbosch University

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Abstract

Optimal Pulse Patterns (OPPs) permit setting the switching frequency of power converters to a low value without compromising on Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). This paper presents the algorithm of calculating OPPs for Medium Voltage converters. The calculation procedure is explained in detail. Results are discussed and an efficient method is proposed to speed up and simplify calculations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1221-1226
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479940325
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Feb 2014

Publication series

NameIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)

Keywords

  • Medium voltage drives
  • OPP
  • Optimal pulse patterns
  • Optimal pulsewidth modulation

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