Capacitor Based Power Converters

Design and Analysis
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-87-438-1049-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 90 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: River Publishers Series in Power and Energy Systems

As the world accelerates toward clean energy and electrified transportation, the demand for efficient, compact, and reliable power conversion systems continues to rise. Traditional two-level inverters can no longer meet the stringent performance standards of modern applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and smart grids. In response, multilevel inverters (MLIs) have emerged as a powerful alternative, delivering superior voltage quality, reduced harmonic distortion, and enhanced overall efficiency.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of multilevel inverter technologies, with a special focus on switched capacitor multilevel inverter (SCMLI) topologies—one of the most promising innovations in contemporary power electronics. It introduces an advanced 13-level SCMLI architecture capable of tripling input voltage without requiring bulky transformers, isolated DC sources, or complex clamping circuits.

Blending rigorous theory with practical design insights, the book guides readers through analysis, modelling, and implementation of high-performance inverter systems. It includes detailed design methodologies, simulation results, and performance comparisons with conventional MLIs. Applications in EV fast charging, photovoltaic systems, and grid-connected converters illustrate how these new architectures are bridging the gap between academic research and industrial deployment.

Comprehensive, accessible, and forward-looking, this work is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working at the forefront of clean energy conversion and advanced power electronics.

Key highlights

• Clear introduction to inverter technologies and MLI classifications

• Step-by-step design and analysis of a novel 13-level SCMLI topology

• In-depth modeling of capacitor selection, voltage stress, and switching losses

• MATLAB/Simulink simulation case studies with performance validation

• Comparative evaluation against existing NPC, FC, and CHB topologies

• Practical insights into applications in EV chargers, solar inverters, and smart grids

• Discussion of future research directions and intelligent control strategies

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Subburaj, Vivekanandan

Balimidi, Mallikarjuna

S, Saahithi

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Energie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Multilevel Inverters and Switched Capacitor Topologies 2. Advanced Multilevel Inverter Topologies and Switched Capacitor Configurations 3. Low-component Symmetric Nine-level Switched-capacitor Multilevel Inverter: Modelling and Simulation 4. Dual-capacitor-based Symmetric 13-Level Multilevel Inverter: Design and MATLAB/Simulink Evaluation 5. Future of Switched-capacitor Converters in 2030: Trends, Applications, and Roadmap

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Vivekanandan Subburaj received his B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees in electrical and electronics engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2011 and 2013, respectively, and his Ph.D. degree from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Mangalore, India, in 2019. He was awarded University Rank Holder in his M.Eng degree. He was with NITK, where he was involved in low power circuit design. Further, He served as an Associate Professor in REVA University, Bengaluru, India. He joined the Electrical Engineering department, NIT Silchar, India, in 2022, where he is currently an Assistant Professor. His current research interests include low-voltage dc–dc converter topology design with particular emphasis on low power electronics for portable computing and power management IC and power chargers. V Subburaj was the recipient of the Best Paper Award in Asia Flagship Conference TENCON 18. He is a Member of IEEE and has served as editorial board member of many conference committees. He has published research articles in high impact journals such as IEEE Transaction, IET, Elsevier etc. He has served as guest editor for SCOPUS and Web of Science Journals and organized Scopus index conferences, IEEE conferences and supported many workshops and training programs conducted by the government organization.

Dr. Mallikarjuna Balimidi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at NIT Silchar, Assam, India. He earned his Ph.D. from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, India, in 2019. Dr. Balimidi's research interests encompass wide-area monitoring and protection of power systems, focusing on utilizing time-stamped phasor measurements to safeguard transmission lines from various anomalies. He is also passionate about developing low-cost relay testing kits, assistive devices for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and phasor measurement units. Since joining NIT Silchar in August 2022, Dr. Balimidi has been an active researcher and educator. He has published numerous research papers in reputed journals and international conferences. His collaborative efforts extend to institutions such as NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Calicut, NIT Patna, NIT Surathkal, SSN College Chennai, and BMSCE Bengaluru, focusing on areas like power system protection, power electronics, and electric vehicles.

Dr. Saahithi S received her B.Tech. from JNTU Hyderabad and M.Tech. degrees in electrical and electronics engineering from VTU, Karnataka, India, in 2006 and 2014, respectively, and her Ph.D. degree from the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, REVA University, Bengaluru, India, in 2023. She was awarded University Rank Holder and Gold Medallist in her MTech degree. She was with REVA, where she was involved in power electronics converter-based design. She joined the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, REVA University, India, in 2014, where she is currently an Assistant Professor. Her current research interests include low-voltage dc–dc converter topology design. Saahithi S is a Member of IEEE. She has served as editorial board member on many conference committees. She has published research articles in high impact journals, organized Scopus index conferences and IEEE conferences, and supported many workshops and training programs conducted by government organizations.