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Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks
Abstract
The performance of inverters, the most important hardware unit of renewable energy systems, depends on the sector and region values in which they operate in relation to the reference voltage vector. The accurate identification of sectors and regions is crucial. This study aims to overcome the shortcomings of sector and region identification based on classical mathematical models. To this end, the identification of sectors (6 classes) and regions (4 classes) is predicted with highly accuracy using artificial neural network (ANN) architectures. In this context, Narrow, Medium, Wide, Bilayered and Trilayered architectures were used and systematically compared. For sector detection, Narrow NN and Wide NN showed the highest performance with 99.97% accuracy. For region detection, Wide NN has the highest performance among the other architectures with 98.81% accuracy. The proposed architecture is modelled in a simulation environment and analyzed in terms of inverter sector and region, output current and voltage values. The simulation results show that the models based on classical and artificial neural networks are compatible and provide a solution to reduce the processing load.
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Supporting Institution
This research received no external funding.
Ethical Statement
This study does not involve human or animal participants. All procedures followed scientific and ethical principles, and all referenced studies are appropriately cited.
Thanks
The author/authors do not wish to acknowledge any individual or institution.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Machine Learning Algorithms, Electrical Energy Generation (Incl. Renewables, Excl. Photovoltaics), Electrical Engineering (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
January 21, 2026
Submission Date
July 9, 2025
Acceptance Date
October 16, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 1
APA
Özen, F., Ortaç Kabaoğlu, R., & Mumcu, T. V. (2026). Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 14(1), 60-71. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1739006
AMA
1.Özen F, Ortaç Kabaoğlu R, Mumcu TV. Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks. DUBİTED. 2026;14(1):60-71. doi:10.29130/dubited.1739006
Chicago
Özen, Fatih, Rana Ortaç Kabaoğlu, and Tarık Veli Mumcu. 2026. “Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 (1): 60-71. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1739006.
EndNote
Özen F, Ortaç Kabaoğlu R, Mumcu TV (January 1, 2026) Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 1 60–71.
IEEE
[1]F. Özen, R. Ortaç Kabaoğlu, and T. V. Mumcu, “Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks”, DUBİTED, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 60–71, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.29130/dubited.1739006.
ISNAD
Özen, Fatih - Ortaç Kabaoğlu, Rana - Mumcu, Tarık Veli. “Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14/1 (January 1, 2026): 60-71. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1739006.
JAMA
1.Özen F, Ortaç Kabaoğlu R, Mumcu TV. Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks. DUBİTED. 2026;14:60–71.
MLA
Özen, Fatih, et al. “Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 14, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 60-71, doi:10.29130/dubited.1739006.
Vancouver
1.Fatih Özen, Rana Ortaç Kabaoğlu, Tarık Veli Mumcu. Prediction of Sector and Region for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using Artificial Neural Networks. DUBİTED. 2026 Jan. 1;14(1):60-71. doi:10.29130/dubited.1739006