Capacitor voltage balancing strategy based on sub-module capacitor voltage estimation for modular multilevel converters [PDF]
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is expected to be used extensively in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission networks because of its superior characteristics over the line-commutated converter (LCC). A key issue of concern is balancing sub-module capacitor voltages in the MMCs, which is critical for the correct operation of these ...
ABDELSALAM, Mahmoud +3 more
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A Method of Balancing Control for Capacitor Voltage of Modular Multilevel Converter
This paper introduces the operation principle of modular multilevel converter and balancing control method of capacitor voltage. Considering the condition under external disturbance which may lead to outputting unbalanced voltage and waveform distortion ...
LI Yunfeng, SONG Pinggang, WANG Chu
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Capacitor voltage balancing control with reducing the average switching frequency in MMC
Modular multilevel converter (MMC) has a very good application prospect in the flexible high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, but higher self-loss will affect the efficiency and restrict the development.
Shunliang Wang +4 more
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Frequency-Decrease Effect and Inhibitory Strategies for Capacitor Voltage in MMC-UPFCs Based on Tagging Technology [PDF]
[Objective] In this study, we aim to address the submodule capacitor voltage frequency reduction effects and the resulting deterioration in system switching losses and harmonic performance in modular multilevel converter (MMC)-based unified power flow ...
WANG Chuyang, ZHANG Mengjie, ZHAO Yunlong, ZOU Yuting, ZHANG Li
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Modular multilevel converters (MMCs) can be a reliable solution since they have modular structure and high quality output waveform for permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) based wind energy conversion system (WECS). Capacitor voltage balancing
VURAL, A. M., KURTOGLU, M., EROGLU, F.
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A Wind Energy Prediction Scheme Combining Cauchy Variation and Reverse Learning Strategy
Modular multilevel converters (MMCs) can be a reliable solution since they have modular structure and high quality output waveform for permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) based wind energy conversion system (WECS). Capacitor voltage balancing
WU, X., SHEN, X., ZHANG, J., ZHANG, Y.
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Direct control strategy for a four-level three-phase flying-capacitor inverter [PDF]
A direct predictive control strategy is proposed for a three-phase four-level flying-capacitor (FC) inverter in this paper. The balancing of the FC voltages, a challenge in applications with small capacitors and low switching frequencies, is done without
Llor, Ana-Maria +2 more
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Active Voltage Balancing of Series Connected SiC MOSFET Submodules Using Pulsewidth Modulation
Series connection of multiple transistors is an attractive solution to achieve higher voltage capability. However, the voltage imbalance among the series-connected devices is a critical issue caused by mismatches of device characteristics and gate ...
Inhwan Lee, Xiu Yao
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The capacitor voltage balance of modular multilevel converter is the key to its stable operation, aiming at problem of large calculation amount and high switching frequency existing in traditional capacitor voltage balancing strategy. This paper proposes
Fengyang GAO +3 more
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A predictive control with flying capacitor balancing of a multicell active power filter [PDF]
Unlike traditional inverters, multicell inverters have the following advantages: lower switching frequency, high number of output levels, and less voltage constraints on the insulated-gate bipolar transistors.
Llor, Ana-Maria +2 more
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