Energies, 2020 Due to its scalability, reliability, high power quality and flexibility, the modular multilevel converter is the standard solution for high-power high-voltage applications in which an AC–DC–AC connection is required such as high-voltage direct-current ...
Gustavo Gontijo +3 more
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Zhongguo dianli, 2021 The DC fault has become one of the most serious obstacles for the development of DC system because of its wide impact range and large fault current.
Shiyuan FAN +5 more
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Control of a Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter for Unified Power Flow Controller Applications
Energies, 2020 The modular multilevel matrix converter has been proposed as a suitable option for high power applications such as flexible AC transmission systems.
Alberto Duran +5 more
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Modified half-bridge modular multilevel converter for HVDC systems with DC fault ride-through capability [PDF]
, 2014 One of the main challenges of voltage source converter based HVDC systems is DC faults. In this paper, two different modified half-bridge modular multilevel converter topologies are proposed.
Aboushady, A.A., Ahmed, K.H.
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Optimal Design and Control of MMC STATCOM for Improving Power Quality Indicators
Applied Sciences, 2020 In recent years, modular multilevel converters (MMC) are becoming popular in the distribution and transmission of electrical systems. The multilevel converter suffers from circulating current within the converter that increases the conduction loss of ...
Ahmed A. Zaki Diab +4 more
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Modular multilevel converter with modified half-bridge submodule and arm filter for dc transmission systems with DC fault blocking capability [PDF]
, 2018 Although a modular multilevel converter (MMC) is universally accepted as a suitable converter topology for the high voltage dc transmission systems, its dc fault ride performance requires substantial improvement in order to be used in critical ...
Abdelsalam, Ibrahim A. +3 more
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A Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter with Partial Embedded Energy Storage
Energies, 2016 Modular and cascaded multilevel converters provide a functional solution for the integration of energy storage systems (ESSs). This paper develops a hybrid multilevel converter based on the modular multilevel converter (MMC) that can be functionally ...
Georgios Konstantinou +3 more
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Modular Multilevel Converter for a Linear Generator for Wave Energy Converter
Energies, 2022 In this paper we propose a modular multilevel converter for a linear generator for a wave energy converter. The coils of this generator are individually controlled to improve energy harvesting performance. This topology involves two stages.
Henry M. Zapata, Marcelo A. Pérez
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The Series Bridge Converter (SBC): design of a compact modular multilevel converter for grid applications [PDF]
, 2016 This paper presents a novel hybrid modular multilevel voltage source converter suitable for grid applications. The proposed converter retains the advantages of other modular multilevel topologies and can be made more compact making it attractive for ...
Amankwah, Emmanuel K. +6 more
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Pre-charging control strategy of modular multilevel inverter
Gong-kuang zidonghua, 2019 According to operation characteristics of mine hoist, a back-to-back modular multilevel converter composed of modular multilevel rectifier and modular multilevel inverter was used for control of mine hoist.
ZHU Qixian +3 more
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