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Investigate the Performance and Comparative Study
of Control Technique of Full Bridge Single Phase
Inverter
TING MENG CHEW KHOO SI WEI
211091441 201090972
UR6522001 UR6522001
Abstract—This report illustrates about the single-phase for these devices. They allow the integration of renewable
inverter. By considering its criteria including Dc voltage level, energy sources, such as solar or wind power, into existing
control method, selection of switches, and filtering and load, we electrical systems without requiring significant
design a single-phase full-bridge inverter circuit that supplies a modifications.
load of Z = 5+j12.6Ω at a fundamental frequency of f = 50Hz
and an output voltage of Vo = 220V. Then, another suitable Lastly, residential solar power systems are connected to
switching schemes is suggested to improve the THD and the electrical grid in many countries. Single-phase inverters
fundamental outputs of the inverter circuit. facilitate this grid interconnection by synchronizing the AC
power output with the grid's voltage and frequency. They
Keywords—output voltages, output currents, output enable homeowners to export excess solar power back to the
waveforms, resistor, inductor. grid, earn credits, and contribute to the overall energy
supply. While three-phase inverters are more suitable for
industrial and high-power applications, single-phase
I. INTRODUCTION
inverters serve a crucial role in residential and small-scale
This Single phase inverter is a type of DC to AC Inverter settings. They enable the efficient utilization of renewable
that converts DC input power to single phase AC output energy, reduce dependence on the grid, and provide a
power at desired voltage and frequency. It is commonly used practical solution for powering a wide range of electrical
in small-scale applications where the power demand is devices and appliances.
relatively low, such as residential solar power systems, small
appliances, and electronic devices. It is mainly classified into II. BACKGROUND STUDY
two types- voltage source inverter (VSI) and current source
inverter (CSI).[1] For the voltage source inverter, it converts
constant DC input voltage into AC output voltage. In this A. Full-Bridge Single Phase Inverter
inverter, the terminal voltage remains constant but the output
current changes with the load impedance variation. For the
current source inverter, it converts DC input current into AC A full bridge inverter is a type of H-bridge inverter that
output current. This inverter is fed by a DC source (DC converts DC power to AC power. The conversion
voltage source connected in series with an inductor). In this components required are twice as many as those used in
inverter, the output current remains constant, but the output single phase half bridge inverters. The inverter works by
voltage changes with the load impedance variation. switching the DC input voltage on and off at high
frequencies, often in the tens to hundreds of kilohertz range.
Single-phase inverters are important for several reasons. output. Typically, the switches are MOSFETs or IGBTs that
First and foremost, it is used commonly in residential are operated by a microcontroller or other control circuitry to
applications. Single-phase inverters are commonly used in generate a sinusoidal AC output waveform. The four
residential applications, such as solar power systems switches are coupled in a bridge configuration, with two
installed in homes. These inverters allow homeowners to connected to the positive and two connected to the negative
convert the DC power generated by solar panels into AC terminals of the DC input voltage.
power, which can be used to power household appliances
and devices. They enable the efficient utilization of solar
energy, reducing reliance on the grid and lowering electricity
bills.
Secondly, Single-phase inverters are typically easier to
install and configure compared to three-phase inverters.
Their simpler design and lower power capacity make them
more accessible for residential and small-scale installations.
This ease of installation translates to reduced installation
costs and quicker deployment of renewable energy systems.
Moreover, many electrical devices and appliances used in
homes and small businesses are designed to operate on
single-phase AC power. Single-phase inverters ensure
compatibility by providing the necessary AC power output Fig. 1. Schematice Diagram Single Phase Inverter. (Full Bridge)
bridge configuration are controlled by a PWM signal
generated by comparing a reference sinusoidal waveform
The switches are operated in pairs, with one set of
with a carrier waveform in this technique. The carrier
switches turned on and the other set of switches turned off. waveform is a high-frequency triangle waveform used to turn
The output waveform can be tuned to nearly resemble a
on and off power switches at a high frequency. The four
sinusoidal waveform by adjusting the time and duration of switches are coupled in a bridge configuration, with two
the switching. The two switches attached to the positive
connected to the positive and two connected to the negative
terminal of the DC input voltage are turned on during the terminals of the DC input voltage. A bipolar PWM signal is
first half of the switching cycle, while the two switches
used to drive the switches, which is generated by comparing
connected to the negative terminal are turned off. This causes a reference sinusoidal waveform with a high-frequency
current to flow in just one direction through the load,
triangular carrier waveform. The two switches attached to the
resulting in a positive half-cycle of the output waveform.
positive terminal of the DC input voltage are turned on
While the two switches attached to the negative terminal of during the first half of the switching cycle, while the two
the DC input voltage are turned on during the second half of
switches connected to the negative terminal are turned off.
the switching cycle, while the two switches connected to the This causes current to flow in just one direction through the
positive terminal are turned off. This causes current to flow
load, resulting in a positive half-cycle of the output
in the opposite direction through the load, resulting in a waveform. The two switches attached to the negative
negative half-cycle of the output waveform.
terminal of the DC input voltage are turned on during the
second half of the switching cycle, while the two switches
connected to the positive terminal are turned off. This causes
current to flow in the opposite direction through the load,
resulting in a negative half-cycle of the output waveform.
Fig. 2. Operation Single Phase Inverter. (Full Bridge) The bipolar PWM approach offers various advantages
over the typical full bridge single-phase inverter, including
lower output waveform total harmonic distortion (THD),
The output waveform can be adjusted to closely resemble higher efficiency, and reduced electromagnetic interference
a sinusoidal waveform by repeating this switching cycle at a (EMI).
high frequency, often in the tens of kilohertz to several
hundred kilohertz range. A microprocessor or equivalent
control circuitry controls the switching timing and duration
C. Full-Bridge Single Phase Inverter (PWM UNIPOLAR)
to ensure that the output waveform is of good quality and has
low harmonic distortion.
Full Bridge Single Phase Inverter controlled by Pulse
Width Modulation Unipolar technique. This technique is
used to improve the output waveform's quality by lowering
B. Full-Bridge Single Phase Inverter (PWM BIPOLAR) total harmonic distortion (THD) and enhancing inverter
efficiency. In the full bridge setup, the four power switches
Full bridge single-phase inverter that controls the output are controlled by a PWM signal created by comparing a
waveform with a bipolar PWM technique. This technique is reference sinusoidal waveform with a unipolar carrier
used to improve the quality of the output waveform by waveform. The carrier waveform is a high-frequency square
lowering total harmonic distortion (THD) and enhancing the wave that is used to turn on and off the power switches at a
inverter's efficiency. The four power switches in the full high frequency. The four switches are coupled in a bridge
configuration, with two connected to the positive and two Width Modulation) for Bipolar and Unipolar technique.
connected to the negative terminals of the DC input voltage. Those three inverters are shown in figures below.
A unipolar PWM signal controls the switches, which is
generated by comparing a two-reference sinusoidal
waveform with a high-frequency square carrier waveform.
The unipolar PWM approach works by turning on and off the
power switches in pairs, with each pair turning on and off for
half a cycle of the reference sinusoidal waveform. This
produces two sets of positive and negative half-cycles, which
are then added together to make a unipolar output waveform.
During the first half of the switching cycle, the two switches
attached to the positive terminal of the DC input voltage are
turned on, while the two switches connected to the negative
terminal are turned off. This causes current to flow through
the load in just one direction, resulting in a positive half-
cycle of the output waveform. Next is the two switches Fig. 5. Single Phase Inverter. (Full Bridge)
attached to the negative terminal of the DC input voltage are
turned on during the second half of the switching cycle,
while the two switches connected to the positive terminal are
turned off. This causes current to flow in the opposite
direction through the load, resulting in a negative half-cycle
of the output waveform. While since the operation is similar
with the PWM BIPOLAR but there is a different with the
switching time while in PWM BIPOLAR is switch on in pair
at the same time depend on the voltage reference and voltage
carrier, the different for the PWM UNIPOLAR is depend on
two voltage reference and one voltage carrier it means all
four power switches is trigger in pair different S1 and S4 is
depend on positive voltage reference, while S3 and S2 is
depend on negative reference to trigger.
A. Full-Bridge Inverter
Fig. 8. Waveform FFT result Vrms & Irms. (Resistive and Inductive)
3 26.235
5 48.021
7 69.223
9 89.004
Fig. 7. Waveform FFT result Vn & In. (Resistive and Inductive)
11 108.322
13 138.578
TABLE VII. THD FULL-BRIDGE INVERTER
Theoretical Experiment
Calculation Results
THD,v(%) 48.05% 46.34%
Fig. 12. Waveform FFT result Vrms & Irms. (Resistve & Inductive)
18 78.566
20 261.238
22 294.473
TABLE XI. THD FULL-BRIDGE INVERTER BIPOLAR PWM
Theoretical Experiment
Calculation Results
THD,v(%) 90.23% 108.56%
Fig. 17. Waveform FFT result Vrms & Irms. (Resistve & Inductive)
Fig. 13. Waveform Full-Bridge Single Phase Inverter controlled by PWM
UNIPOLAR. (Resistive)
V. CONCLUSION
We investigated the concepts and applications of
inverters in this research, focusing on a specific type of
inverter. Despite difficulties in generating simulation results,
we obtained a better knowledge of the theory behind
inverters and their usefulness in modern power systems. We
researched the literature on inverters and discovered that they
play an important role in integrating renewable energy
sources into the grid. However, we have identified
opportunities for future study and development, such as the
need for more efficient and reliable inverter designs, as well
as better renewable energy system integration strategies.
Overall, we hope that this study has offered a thorough
review of inverters and their significance in modern power
systems, and that it will be a useful resource for people
interested in this topic. The complete bridge inverter is a
versatile and efficient option for converting DC power to
alternating current in a variety of applications. A full bridge
inverter's design and functioning necessitates careful
consideration of various criteria, including the selection of
appropriate switching devices, gate drive circuit design, and
filter component selection. While the complete bridge
inverter offers some advantages over other inverter
topologies, it also has several obstacles that must be
overcome in order for it to operate reliably.
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