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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A Novel Cascaded Multilevel Converter Topology Based on Three-Phase Cells—CHB-SDC
Energies, 2020 This paper proposes a new cascaded multilevel converter topology based on three-phase H bridge cells with a common DC-link structure. The proposed multilevel converter topology main advantages, compared with literature renowned multilevel converters ...
Renner Sartório Camargo +4 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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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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Study of start-up decoupling controller for modular multilevel converter [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 Modular multilevel converters are widely used in power systems because of their significant advantages. In this paper, a dynamic mathematical model is established by analyzing the topology, operating principle and switching function of the modular ...
Zhang Xinlin +3 more
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A novel space-vector algorithm for multilevel converters based on geometrical considerations using a new sequence control technique [PDF]
, 2004 his paper presents a fast and simple space vector modulation algorithm for voltage source multilevel converters for calculating the switching times and the space vectors using simple geometrical considerations.
Carrasco Solís, Juan Manuel +4 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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Multiple low frequency dual reference PWM control of a grid connected photovoltaic three phase NPC inverter with DC/DC boost converter [PDF]
Serbian Journal of Electrical Engineering, 2014 In recent years, power demand of industrial applications has increased significantly reaching some megawatts. The use of multilevel converters for applications of medium and high powers is proposed as a solution to drawback semiconductor ...
Mechouma Rabiaa, Azoui Boubekeur
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Inverse decoupling internal model control for multilevel buck converter with constant power load
Energy Reports, 2023 Multilevel buck converter has attracted much attention in power electronic systems for their advantages of low switching voltage stress, small filter size and easy capacity expansion.
Jiarong Wu +5 more
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