Extended switching algorithms based space vector control for five‐level quasi‐ <i>Z</i> ‐source inverter with coupled inductors

Abstract

This study combines quasi‐ Z ‐source into the five‐level inverter using coupled inductors. The suggested circuit consists of only one dc voltage source, one quasi‐ Z ‐network, six power switches and only one set of coupled inductors. In this topology, the output voltage amplitude is not limited to dc voltage source and it is reliable and higher efficiency because of quasi‐ Z ‐network presence. This study also proposes new switching algorithms for the inverter based on pulse width modulation (PWM) and space vector control (SVC) algorithms, which cause boosting capability of output voltage with low total harmonic distortion (THD). This PWM algorithm is particular one, which calculates dwelling time for each switch in every sample time. The proposed SVC algorithm generates a voltage vector with very low harmonic distortion and reduced switching frequency. The performance of proposed inverter and switching algorithm are validated with simulation results using MATLAB/SIMULINK software and experimental results based PCI‐1716 data acquisition system. These results demonstrate the proposed inverter with suggested algorithm can generate a wide range of load voltage.