Title: Comparative analysis of multi-level inverter driven PMSM drive in automotive application

Authors: Rakesh G. Shriwastava; Jagdish Chaudhari; Mohan P. Thakre

Addresses: Department of Electrical Engineering, Matoshri College of Engineering & Research Center, Nashik M.S., 422003, India ' Department of Electrical Engineering, Nagpur Institute of Technology, Nagpur M.S., 441501, India ' Department of Electrical Engineering, SVERI's College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Solapur, M.S., 413304, India

Abstract: This paper presents the comparative hardware analysis of multi-level inverter permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive based on two-level and twelve switch neutral point clamped inverter (TSNPCI) driven PMSM drive using AVR microcontroller. Multilevel inverters (MLIs) offer several advantages compared to the conventional 3-phase bridge inverter in terms of lower dv/dt stresses, lower electromagnetic compatibility, smaller rating, and better output features. The PMSM is a better candidate in automotive applications due to many advantages, including a high power-to-weight ratio, high efficiency, and rugged construction. The comparative harmonic analysis of inverter-driven PMSM drive with space vector modulation (SVM) was analysed. The proposed AVR microcontroller based TSNPCI driven PMSM drive gives better control performance of speed and torque response, good dynamic response, less distorted output, lesser harmonic distortion, and lower costs. Due to good speed response and less torque ripple, it is found suitable in automotive applications.

Keywords: TSNPCI; twelve switch neutral point clamped inverter; MLI; multilevel inverter; SVM; space vector modulation; space vector modulation; THD; total harmonic distortion; AVR microcontroller.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2023.134731

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2023 Vol.92 No.2/3/4, pp.113 - 127

Received: 20 Apr 2022
Received in revised form: 25 Jun 2022
Accepted: 01 Sep 2022
Published online: 09 Nov 2023 *

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