SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology

Department of EEE

A NOVEL BIDIRECTIONAL T-TYPE

MULTILEVEL INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLEAPPLICATIONS
Project member’s name: 1.S.Ranjith babu (922116105025)

2. A.Saravanan (922116105028)

3. S.R.Surya(922116105034)

4. S.Vishnu kumar(922116105036)

Project guide’s name :Mr.V.sivakumar AP/EEE

 ABSTRACT
• This paper introduces a new configuration of
bi-directional multilevel converter in electric vehicle (EV)
applications.

• It has multilevel DC-DC converter with a

direct current (DC) link capacitor voltage balance feature.

• The multilevel DC-DC converter operates in bi-directional

manner, which is a fundamental requirement in EVs.

• Compared to the conventional configurations, the proposed

one only implements two extra power switches and a
capacitor to balance the voltage of the T-type MLI
capacitor over a complete drive cycle or at fault conditions.

• Therefore, no extra isolated sensor, control loops and/or

special switching pattern are required.

• Moreover, the proposed configuration due to the high frequency cycle-by-

cycle voltage balance between 𝑪𝑪𝒏𝒏 and 𝑪𝑪𝒑𝒑 the bulky
electrolytic capacitors used in T-type MLI are replaced with
• This will result in a size and weight reduction of the converter by 20%. This
allows more real estate for the EV battery in the chassis’
space envelope; to increase its capacity.

• The proposed configuration is tested and validated using a

Matlab/Simulink simulation model.

• A laboratory prototype1 kW is built to provide the proof of concept results as well.

Keywords—Multilevel inverter, T-type MLI, Multilevel
DC-DC converter, bi-directional converter, Capacitor voltage
Existing technology Proposed technology
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