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Two-level inverter and three-level neutral point diode clamped inverter for traction applications: a comparative analysis study

International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems · Vol. 12 No. 3 (2021) · pp. 1609–1619

DOI
10.11591/ijpeds.v12.i3.pp1609-1619
ISSN
2722-256X, 2088-8694
Published
2021-09-01
Publisher
Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

This paper presents an analytical comparison between two-level inverter and three-level neutral point diode clamped inverters for electric vehicle traction purposes. The main objective of the research is to declare the main differences in the performance of the two inverter schemes in terms of the switching and conduction losses over an entire domain of the modulation index and the phase angle distribution, steady-state operation, transient operation at a wide range of speed variation, and the total harmonic distortion THD% of the line voltage output waveform. It also declares the analysis of the three-level neutral point diode clamped inverter (NPCI) obstacle and the unbalance of the DC-link capacitor voltages. The introduced scheme presents an Induction Motor (IM) drive for electric vehicle (EV) applications. Considering the dynamic operation of the EV, the speed of the three-phase induction motor is controlled using a scalar V/Hz control for the full range of the IM power factor (PF). A comprehensive MATLAB/Simulink model for the proposed scheme is established.

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  • Helwan University
  • Al-Azhar University
  • Al Azhar University
  • National Institute of Standards
  • Fayoum University
  • Effat University
  • Beni-Suef University
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Omar Sobhy DaifAl Azhar University1
Mohammed Helmy Abd El-RaoufNational Institute of Standards1
Abd Elsamie B. KotbAffiliation unknown1
Wael Mohamed Fayek Abdel-KarimHelwan University1
Nada Mohamed El-NaggarAl-Azhar University1
Salama Abu-ZaidAl-Azhar University1
Nashaat M. Hussain HassanFayoum University1
Aziza I. HusseinEffat University1
Mohamed Mourad MabrookBeni-Suef University1
Nashaat M. Hussain HassanAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) http://ijpeds.iaescore.com/index.php/IJPEDS/oai, first harvested 8 Nov 2026, last seen 8 Nov 2026.
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