Power electronics options for large wind farm integration : VSC-based HVDC transmission [PDF]
This paper describes the use of voltage source converter based HVDC transmission (VSC transmission) system for grid integration of large wind farms over long distance.
Sasse, C., Xu, L., Yao, L.
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This paper presents a novel voltage self‐balancing converter (VBC) applied to DC solid‐state transformer (DCSST), analyzes the operating principle of the proposed VBC, and proves the voltage balance performance.
Peng Wang +5 more
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Active Voltage Balancing of Series Connected SiC MOSFET Submodules Using Pulsewidth Modulation
Series connection of multiple transistors is an attractive solution to achieve higher voltage capability. However, the voltage imbalance among the series-connected devices is a critical issue caused by mismatches of device characteristics and gate ...
Inhwan Lee, Xiu Yao
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Hybrid cascaded multilevel converter with integrated series Active Power Filter for interfacing energy storage system to medium voltage grid [PDF]
This paper presents a new control strategy for a high performance hybrid cascaded H-Bridge HB multilevel converter with integrated series Active Power Filter Stage APFS. Unequal DC voltage sources are used to energise the converter's HBs.
Asher, Greg +2 more
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An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control [PDF]
The modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a promising topology for high-voltage high-power applications. Recent researches have proved its significant advantages for adjustable-speed motor drives compared with the back-to-back modular multilevel ...
Fan, Boran +4 more
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An Interleaved Five-level Boost Converter with Voltage-Balance Control
This paper proposes an interleaved five-level boost converter based on switched-capacitor network. Operating principle of the converter under CCM mode is analyzed. High voltage gain, low component stress, small input current ripple, and self-balance function for capacitor voltages in the switched-capacitor networks are achieved.
Chen, Jianfei +4 more
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Capacitor voltage balancing control with reducing the average switching frequency in MMC
Modular multilevel converter (MMC) has a very good application prospect in the flexible high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, but higher self-loss will affect the efficiency and restrict the development.
Shunliang Wang +4 more
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Improved Control of Capacitor Voltage Balancing in Modular Multilevel Converter Submodules
An improved incremental capacitor voltage balancing control strategy is proposed to solve the problems of large switching frequency, high complexity of the bubble method sorting algorithm, and exceeding the limit of the capacitor voltage fluctuation rate
Yanling Lyu, Yuansong Zi, Xiaowei Li
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This paper proposes a novel branch voltage-balancing control strategy for a hexagonal converter (Hexverter). First, the state-space model based on the double-dq transformation is analyzed in-depth along with the necessary basic mathematical derivation ...
Yang Yi +3 more
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Active DC voltage balancing PWM technique for high-power cascaded multilevel converters [PDF]
In this paper a dedicated PWM technique specifically designed for single-phase (or four wire three-phase) multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Converters is presented.
Bifaretti, Stefano +5 more
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