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 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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IEEE Access, 2020 Medium-voltage (MV) multilevel converters are considered a promising solution for large scale photovoltaic (PV) systems to meet the rapid energy demand.
Ahmed Ibrahim Elsanabary +5 more
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Investigating the Converter-Driven Stability of an Offshore HVDC System
Energies, 2021 Offshore wind farms are increasingly built in the North Sea and the number of HVDC systems transmitting the wind power to shore increases as well. To connect offshore wind farms to adjacent AC transmission systems, onshore and offshore modular multilevel
Matthias Quester +5 more
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Analysis and design of a modular multilevel converter with trapezoidal modulation for medium and high voltage DC-DC transformers [PDF]
, 2015 Conventional dual active bridge topologies provide galvanic isolation and soft-switching over a reasonable operating range without dedicated resonant circuits.
Adam, Grain 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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Modular multilevel converter losses model for HVdc applications [PDF]
, 2017 Multi-terminal high voltage dc (HVdc) grids can eventually became a feasible solution to transport energy to remote and/ or distant areas and its exploitation depend, among other things, on the performance of the converter terminals.
Antonio Ferreira, Abel +1 more
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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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Bilinear Quadratic Feedback Control of Modular Multilevel Converters
Energies, 2023 The present paper introduces the formulation and development of a bilinear quadratic control algorithm for Modular Multilevel Converter (MMCs), with a specific emphasis on achieving internal energy stabilization and balance within the converter.
Guacira Costa de Oliveira +4 more
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Design and implementation of 30kW 200/900V LCL modular multilevel based DC/DC converter for high power applications [PDF]
, 2016 This paper presents the design, development and testing of a 30kW, 200V/900V modular multilevel converter (MMC) based DC/DC converter prototype. An internal LCL circuit is used to provide voltage stepping and fault tolerance property.
Aboushady, A. +3 more
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