Comparison of Topologies for the Main Inverter of an Electric Vehicle
Conference: PCIM Europe 2014 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/20/2014 - 05/22/2014 at Nürnberg, Deutschland
Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2014
Pages: 8Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Brueske, Stephan; Kuehne, Robin; Fuchs, Friedrich W. (Institute for Power Electronics, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kaiserstr. 2, 24143 Kiel, Germany)
Abstract:
A comparison of three different inverter topologies (2-level voltage source inverter, NPC and T-Type inverter) for the main inverter in an electric vehicle is presented. The topologies designed for a 20 kW synchronous machine are investigated theoretically and by simulation. Their performance is evaluated and analysed for different power output levels and varying DC input voltage levels. The power loss distribution is analysed for inverter and rectifier operation.