IEEE Access, 2021 The integration of a Z-source network with a modular multilevel converter (MMC) to provide voltage step-up function is proposed in this paper. The proposed Z-source modular multilevel converter (ZS-MMC) uses a Z-source network connected between the DC ...
Fatma A. Khera +2 more
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An Overview of Modelling Techniques and Control Strategies for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters
Energies, 2020 The Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter is a relatively new power converter topology appropriate for high-power Alternating Current (AC) to AC purposes. Several publications in the literature have highlighted the converter capabilities such as modularity,
Matias Diaz +7 more
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Research on fault characteristic of modular multilevel converter
Energy Reports, 2022 Along with China proposes to build a new energy power system, various DC transmission technologies have been extensively studied. As the most serious fault type of the DC transmission system, permanent DC bipolar short-circuited fault is easy to cause ...
Changwu Hou +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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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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Design Considerations for a Voltage-Boosting DC-AC Modular Multilevel Converter [PDF]
, 2015 The Modular Multilevel Converter (M2C) is a relatively recent addition to the family of multilevel power converters. This paper describes the topology, dynamic phasor modeling, and operation of a voltage boosting DC-AC Modular Multilevel Converter.
Ramírez Prieto, Dionisio +3 more
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Hybrid and modular multilevel converter designs for isolated HVDC–DC converters [PDF]
, 2018 Efficient medium and high-voltage dc-dc conversion is critical for future dc grids. This paper proposes a hybrid multilevel dc-ac converter structure that is used as the kernel of dc-dc conversion systems.
Adam, G.P. +4 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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