Power Converter Topologies for PMSG Based Wind Energy Systems: Packed U Cell Multilevel Inverter Simulation

Abstract

One of the results of the development of technology is the development of power electronics and the elements used in power electronics (such as semiconductor circuit elements). When converting DC-AC to conventional inverters, there are problems with lower voltage capacity, high harmonic content at the input and output, and high switching losses. Multilevel inverters (MLIs) have overcome these problems. In this study, The Packed U Cell (PUC) inverter that is a special type of MLIs is investigated. In addition, the PUC7 MLI inverter is designed, simulated, and integrated into the PMSG based variable speed wind energy conversion systems.