Integrated PV and multilevel converter system for maximum power generation under partial shading conditions [PDF]
, 2013 The emerging trend towards the harnessing of the electrical power from solar energy has increased the research effort in power electronics applications.
Abdalla, Imadeddin Abdalla
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A hybrid multilevel converter for medium and high voltage applications [PDF]
, 2010 This paper investigates the suitability of the hybrid multilevel converter for medium and high voltage application. The converter operation, modulation, and capacitor voltage balancing method are described in detail.
Ahmed, Khaled +4 more
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Comparison between two VSC-HVDC transmission systems technologies : modular and neutral point clamped multilevel converter [PDF]
, 2009 The paper presents a detail comparison between two voltage source converter high voltage dc transmission systems, the first is based on neutral point-clamped (also known as HVDC-Light) and the second is based on innovative modular multilevel converter ...
Anaya-Lara, O. +5 more
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Induction motor drive based on modular-multilevel converter with ripple-power decoupling channels [PDF]
, 2022 A driving system for a three-phase variable-speed induction machine-based modular multilevel converter (MMC) with magnetic channels operating at high frequencies-connecting adjacent-arm submodules is displayed in this paper.
Hassan, Turki Kahawish +1 more
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Comparison between flying capacitor and modular multilevel inverter [PDF]
, 2009 The paper describes the operational principle of flying capacitor and modular multilevel inverters. The detailed discussions of dc link capacitors voltage balancing methods for both inverters are given in order to enable fair comparison. The causes of dc
Anaya-Lara, O. +5 more
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Impact of converter interface type on the protection requirements for DC aircraft power systems [PDF]
, 2012 The utilization of converter interfaces has the potential to significantly alter the protection system design requirements in future aircraft platforms.
Burt, Graeme +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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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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The Alternate Arm Converter: A New Hybrid Multilevel Converter With DC-Fault Blocking Capability [PDF]
, 2013 This paper explains the working principles, supported by simulation results, of a new converter topology intended for HVDC applications, called the alternate arm converter (AAC).
Merlin, Michael MC +6 more
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Control of AC/DC Modular Multilevel Converter
Elektronika ir Elektrotechnika, 2018 In recent years, a special attention is paid to grid connected multilevel converters. These converters have specific use in industry in a high power, medium-voltage and high-voltage applications. This paper presents new control algorithm for single-phase
Vojtech Blahnik +3 more
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