Experimental analysis of sensor (solar PV) based variable frequency multicarrier PWM techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systems
This study presents the design and analysis of a symmetrical 7-level modular multilevel inverter (MMI) integrating photovoltaic (PV) solar modules using multicarrier pulse width modulation (MCPWM). The proposed MMI reduces the number of switches, DC sources, and power diodes compared to conventional...
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| author | R.K. Padmashini D. Lakshmi Amit Ved Asha Rajiv Jatinder Kaur Ashish Singh Zainab Ahmed Abass Sadiq N. Henedy Sudha Vani Yamani Muhammad Imam Ammarullah |
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| description | This study presents the design and analysis of a symmetrical 7-level modular multilevel inverter (MMI) integrating photovoltaic (PV) solar modules using multicarrier pulse width modulation (MCPWM). The proposed MMI reduces the number of switches, DC sources, and power diodes compared to conventional topologies. To improve the fundamental voltage and total harmonic distortion (THD), the frequency and amplitude of the carriers were varied. The MMI configuration includes three solar PV panels, seven switches, and three diodes, implementing various PWM schemes such as Phase Disposition (PD), Alternative Phase Opposition Disposition (APOD), Phase Opposition Disposition (POD), Variable Amplitude (VA), and Variable Frequency (VF). MATLAB/Simulink simulations yielded 94.7 % efficiency, 17.28 % THD, 2.34 % capacitor voltage ripple, and 66.7 V voltage stress across switches. The proposed MCPWM methods were validated through hardware implementation using an FPGA XC3S500-320 F chip, confirming the simulation results. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7653ef89be914009ba782bed7b9042a92025-08-20T03:18:16ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-05-016910589710.1016/j.csite.2025.105897Experimental analysis of sensor (solar PV) based variable frequency multicarrier PWM techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systemsR.K. Padmashini0D. Lakshmi1Amit Ved2Asha Rajiv3Jatinder Kaur4Ashish Singh5Zainab Ahmed Abass6Sadiq N. Henedy7Sudha Vani Yamani8Muhammad Imam Ammarullah9Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, AMET (Deemed to Be University), New Delhi 110049, Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, AMET (Deemed to Be University), New Delhi 110049, Delhi, IndiaMarwadi University Research Center, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Marwadi University, Rajkot 360003, Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Physics & Electronics, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to Be University), Bangalore 560069, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Division of Research & Innovation, Chandigarh Engineering College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges Jhanjeri, Mohali 140307, Punjab, IndiaNIMS School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NIMS Institute of Engineering & Technology, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, IndiaOptical Techniques Department, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babylon 51001, Hilla, IraqMazaya University College, Nasiriyah 31661, Dhi Qar, IraqDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Raghu Engineering College, Visakhapatnam 531162, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia; Undip Biomechanics Engineering & Research Centre (UBM-ERC), Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia; Corresponding author. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang 50275, Central Java, IndonesiaThis study presents the design and analysis of a symmetrical 7-level modular multilevel inverter (MMI) integrating photovoltaic (PV) solar modules using multicarrier pulse width modulation (MCPWM). The proposed MMI reduces the number of switches, DC sources, and power diodes compared to conventional topologies. To improve the fundamental voltage and total harmonic distortion (THD), the frequency and amplitude of the carriers were varied. The MMI configuration includes three solar PV panels, seven switches, and three diodes, implementing various PWM schemes such as Phase Disposition (PD), Alternative Phase Opposition Disposition (APOD), Phase Opposition Disposition (POD), Variable Amplitude (VA), and Variable Frequency (VF). MATLAB/Simulink simulations yielded 94.7 % efficiency, 17.28 % THD, 2.34 % capacitor voltage ripple, and 66.7 V voltage stress across switches. The proposed MCPWM methods were validated through hardware implementation using an FPGA XC3S500-320 F chip, confirming the simulation results.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25001571PVTHDFPGAMCPWMModulation techniqueMulti-level inverter |
| spellingShingle | R.K. Padmashini D. Lakshmi Amit Ved Asha Rajiv Jatinder Kaur Ashish Singh Zainab Ahmed Abass Sadiq N. Henedy Sudha Vani Yamani Muhammad Imam Ammarullah Experimental analysis of sensor (solar PV) based variable frequency multicarrier PWM techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systems Case Studies in Thermal Engineering PV THD FPGA MCPWM Modulation technique Multi-level inverter |
| title | Experimental analysis of sensor (solar PV) based variable frequency multicarrier PWM techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systems |
| title_full | Experimental analysis of sensor (solar PV) based variable frequency multicarrier PWM techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systems |
| title_fullStr | Experimental analysis of sensor (solar PV) based variable frequency multicarrier PWM techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experimental analysis of sensor (solar PV) based variable frequency multicarrier PWM techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systems |
| title_short | Experimental analysis of sensor (solar PV) based variable frequency multicarrier PWM techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systems |
| title_sort | experimental analysis of sensor solar pv based variable frequency multicarrier pwm techniques for enhanced power quality in bioengineering systems |
| topic | PV THD FPGA MCPWM Modulation technique Multi-level inverter |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25001571 |
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