MULTILEVEL POWER CONVERTER

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Inventor(s)

Ponggorn Kulsangcharoen of Solihull (GB)

MULTILEVEL POWER CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18627792 titled 'MULTILEVEL POWER CONVERTER

The patent application describes a multilevel power converter with a DC bus, switches for each phase leg, and current sensors connected in clusters.

The power converter has a DC bus with positive and negative terminals.
Multiple switches control the voltage output of each phase leg.
Current sensors are clustered together to share a common power supply.

Potential Applications: - Renewable energy systems - Electric vehicles - Industrial motor drives

Problems Solved: - Efficient power conversion - Precise voltage control - Reduced power losses

Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency - Enhanced system performance - Cost-effective power conversion

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Multilevel Power Converter for Enhanced Energy Efficiency" This technology can be used in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and industrial applications, offering improved performance and cost savings.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to multilevel power converters, DC bus configurations, and current sensor clustering to understand the existing technology landscape.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new ways to optimize power converters for various applications, including improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing reliability.

Questions about Multilevel Power Converters: 1. How does the clustering of switches and current sensors improve power converter performance? 2. What are the key factors to consider when designing a multilevel power converter for specific applications?

Original Abstract Submitted

A multilevel power converter comprising: a DC bus having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a plurality of switches for each of a plurality of phase legs of the power converter connected between the positive terminal and the negative terminal, each power leg having an output for provided a converted voltage output according to the switching control of the plurality of switches; and one or more current sensors, wherein at least two of the switches, or at least one of the switches and a current sensor, and/or at least two current sensors are connected as a cluster to share a common power supply.