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SIMULATION AND ASSESSMENT OF

SINGLE PHASE SEMI-Z-SOURCE
INVERTER (S-ZSI)
Ashok Kumar Jhala and Rajeev Gupta
Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research, Udaipur
ABSTRACT
The present investigation is a step towards the development of a single
phase semi-Z-source inverter (s-ZSI) with photovoltaic, its topology and the
assessment with respect to the voltage and current output. The proposed semiZ-source inverter use only two active switches to achieve a desired output. The
simulation was carried out using MATLAB and the results are discussed in
various waveforms.
Key words: Z-Source Inverter, Switching, Simulation, Input Current/ Voltage,
Output Current/ Voltage
Cite this Article: Ashok Kumar Jhala and Rajeev Gupta, Simulation and
Assessment of Single Phase Semi-Z-Source Inverter (S-ZSI). International
Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology, 7(1), 2016, pp. 30-34.
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1. INTRODUCTION
World today is moving towards the utilization of green energy and solar energy is one
of the most potential option. Photovoltaic or more commonly referred to as PVs
directly convert sunlight to electricity and it is potentially so efficient to be able to
convert 28-40 percent solar radiations to electrical energy. The PV based power
systems are designed with the aim of converting as much irradiant power as possible
into real power especially for grids. However these clean energy applications have a
limitation of fluctuating output voltage which can be overcome by using power
converter or inverters that provide voltage boosting capabilities. Working on these
aspects many of the inverter topologies have been proposed including both two level
and multi-level, which have been applied to dc-ac power inversions such as motor
drive, renewable energy interfacing and un-interruptible power supply. Also, to
stabilize the output voltage a front end dc-dc boost converter is inserted between
renewable energy source and a converter. This type of two stage mechanics increases
the system complexity and cost. A Z-source inverter is a suitable answer to it as it
holds a special advantage in realizing voltage buck-boost operations.

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Probably the first Z-source inverter proposed by Peng (2003) used a symmetrical
LC impedance network to replace the dc-link capacitor in traditional VSI. The
operation states of Z-source inverter can be classified as shoot through states and nonshoot through states i.e., with six active states and two null states (Fig.1). During the
active state the circuitry and the load of the inverter is taken as the constant current
source, wherein the diode (D) naturally conducts because of capacitor discharging
process and requirement of powering load from an Input source.

2. SIMULATION OF PROPOSED Z-SOURCE INVERTER

The proposed semi-Z-source inverter system consists of a photovoltaic (PV) source,
the DC link circuit of the Z-source inverter and the inverter bridge. The basic network
includes a two port network with a split inductor L1, L2 and capacitors C1 and C2.
These are connected on X-shape (Fig.2). It is used have to provide an impedance
source coupling the inverter to the DC source.
The switches used are MOSFETs that are more suitable in the proposed network.

3. VOLTAGE ASSESSMENT
A Z-source inverter has two states, first the shoot through state and second the nonshoot through state. Table 1 gives switching modes of a Z-source inverter (4).
Similarly, in a single phase Z-source inverter, there are four active and shoot through
states represent two switches on a single leg are turn on. The operating principle is
based on the aim of turning zero states to the shoot through states and keep the active
switching states unchanged. The switches S1 and S2 are conducted in a
complementary manner.
The simulation of the proposed inverter was performed using MATLAB. To
determine the variation in efficiency of the proposed confirmation a number of
experiments were performed. In the present investigation, the parameters include L1=
L2 = 1.3mH and C1 = C2 =1H, R= 4 with the input voltage of 160V. Fig.3 a&b
gives the simulation results of the proposed z-source network for input current (3a)
and input voltage (3b) as obtained through photovoltaic. Fig. 4 revel the capacitor
voltage of the proposed semi-Z-source inverter. The waveforms of the output current
and voltage as in indicated in Fig. 5 a&b, respectively in the terms of ac. The
waveforms for the input current and voltage as well as output voltage and current
show stable performance in the proposed circuit.

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Table 1 Switching modes of single phase Z-source inverter
S4
1
0
0
1
0 /1

S3
0
1
1
0
0/1

S2
0
1
0
1
1

S1
1
0
1
0
1

Switching mode
Active mode
Zero mode
Shoot through mode

Figure 2 Simulation of semi- Z-source inverter

Figure 3a Input Current

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Figure 3b Input Voltage

Figure 4 Semi-Z-source capacitor voltage

Figure 5a Output Current

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Figure 5a Output Voltage

CONCLUSION
The present investigation reveals the importance of semi-Z-source inverter connected
with PV system. The inverter at a time utilizes only two active switches to achieve the
same output as in the traditional Z-source inverter. Both the switches are used
complimentarily to achieve the boost function. The proposed system is a promising
structure to be used with renewable energy options like the PVs. Where in the
conventional models require two stages for power conversion, the proposed model
uses only a single stage inverter for direct DC-AC conversion. The reduced number of
switches reduces switching losses as well as cuts on the cost hence makes it more
economical with increased efficiency.

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