Dissertations / Theses: 'MMC - Modular Multilevel Converter'

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Džonlaga, Bogdan. "Contribution to the sizing of the modular multilevel converter." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019SACLS297/document.

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Le convertisseur multiniveau modulaire (MMC) est une solution appropriée pour les réseaux HVDC grâce à sa modularité, sa faible fréquence de commutation et sa tension alternative quasi-sinusoïdale. En raison de sa topologie, son modèle mathématique est assez complexe et est donc souvent simplifié au stade de la conception. En particulier, la résistance équivalente au bras R, l'inductance du bras L et le courant circulant sont souvent négligés. Toutefois, les résultats expérimentaux obtenus avec notre prototype monophasé de MMC à pont complet à six niveaux ont montré que ces hypothèses ne sont pas toujours acceptables. Dans ce contexte, l'objectif de cette thèse est d'étudier l'impact de R, L et du courant de circulation sur la tension du condensateur du module et sur la zone de fonctionnement du MMC. Premièrement, nous avons étendu le modèle basé sur les intégrales communément utilisé et nous avons clarifié les hypothèses sur lesquelles il repose. Entre autres, des expressions pour les courants de circulation et courant DC ont été développées et comparées à celles que l’on trouve dans la littérature. Cela nous a permis d'analyser l'ondulation de la tension du condensateur du module en fonction de R et L, sans courant de circulation. Deuxièmement, pour surmonter les limites du modèle basé sur l'intégrale, nous avons proposé d'utiliser un modèle MMC invariant dans le temps en régime permanent dans le système dq0. Quelques hypothèses seulement sont nécessaires pour obtenir ce modèle, mais une évaluation numérique est requise. Cela nous a permis d'analyser la tension moyenne du condensateur du module et l'ondulation de tension du condensateur du module en fonction de R et L, avec et sans courant de circulation. Troisièmement, en utilisant le modèle invariant dans le temps en régime permanent, nous avons développé un diagramme PQ détaillé du MMC. Outre la limite de courant AC, la limite de courant DC et la limite d'indice de modulation classiques, nous avons ajouté plusieurs limites internes: courant de l'IGBT, courant efficace des bras et ondulation du courant et de la tension du condensateur du module. Les résultats ont été confirmés par simulation numérique à l'aide d'un modèle détaillé Matlab Simulink SimPowerSystems. Les résultats présentés dans cette thèse pourraient être utilisés pour optimiser le dimensionnement des composants de la MMC en fonction de sa zone d’exploitation et pour évaluer l’impact de différents paramètres sur les performances du MMC
The modular multilevel converter is a suitable solution for HVDC grids thanks to its modularity, low switching frequency and quasi-sinusoidal AC voltage. However, due to its topology, its mathematical model is quite complex and is therefore often simplified at the design stage. In particular, the arm equivalent resistance R, the arm inductance L and the circulating current are often neglected. But experimental results obtained with our 1-ph 6-level full-bridge MMC prototype showed that these hypotheses are not always acceptable. In this context, the goal of this thesis is to study the impact of accounting for R, L and the circulating current on the module capacitor voltage and on the operating area of the converter. First, we extended the commonly used integral based model and we clarified the hypotheses behind it. Among others, expressions for the circulating and dc currents have been developed and compared with the one that can be found in the literature. It allowed us to analyze the module capacitor voltage ripple as a function of R and L, without circulating current only. Second, to overcome the limitations of the integral based model, we proposed to use a steady state time invariant (DeltaSiga) MMC model in dq0 frame. Only few hypotheses are required to obtain this model, but a numerical evaluation is required. It allowed us to analyze the module capacitor average voltage and the module capacitor voltage ripple as a function of R and L, with and without circulating current. Third, using the steady state time invariant model, we developed a detailed PQ diagram of the MMC. In addition to the conventional AC current limit, DC current limit and modulation index limit, we added several internal limits: IGBT current, arm rms current and module capacitor voltage and current ripple. The results have been confirmed by numerical simulation using a detailed Matlab Simulink SimPowerSystems model. The results presented in this thesis could be used to optimize the sizing of the components of the MMC considering its operating area, and to assess the impact of different parameters on the MMC performance

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Moberg, William. "Modular Multilevel Converters for Heavy Trucks." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Elektroniska Kretsar och System, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-167760.

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This thesis examines alternatives for power supply for a heavy truck application based on five different modular multilevel converter configurations that ultimately feed a 3-phase motor. Advantages and disadvantages of the different configurations are being discussed as well as other important factors that play a role in what configuration that is beneficial for the intended application. How half- or full-bridge submodules and battery cells relate to each other to achieve a desired voltage are being explained and calculated. Power losses of the converter submodules are being calculated as well as how a specific battery capacity, with increasing average power consumption, performs uphill according to set requirements. It turns out to be the double-armed modular multilevel converter configurations that has the best performance when it comes to utility, energy storage and the lowest power losses.

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Gebreel, Abd Almula G. M. "POWER CONVERSION FOR UHVDC TO UHVAC BASED ON USING MODULAR MULTILEVEL CONVERTER." The Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429358686.

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Fehr, Hendrik. "matlab scripts: mmc periodic signal model." Technische Universität Dresden, 2021. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A75460.

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Calculate solutions of a dynamic MMC energy-based model, when the system variables, i.e. the voltages and currents, are given as periodic signals. The signals are represented by a finite number distinct frequency components. As a result, the arm energies and cell voltages are given in this signal domain and can easily be translated to time domain as well.:cplx_series.m cplx_series_demo.m energy_series.m denergy_series.m check_symmetry.m transf2arm.m LICENSE.GNU_AGPLv3 sconv2.m

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Li, Chen. "State Space Modeling and Power Flow Analysis of Modular Multilevel Converters." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/71811.

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For the future of sustainable energy, renewable energy will need to significantly penetrate existing utility grids. While various renewable energy sources are networked with high-voltage DC grids, integration between these high-voltage DC grids and the existing AC grids is a significant technical challenge. Among the limited choices available, the modular multi-level converter (MMC) is the most prominent interface converter used between the DC and AC grids. This subject has been widely pursued in recent years. One of the important design challenges when using an MMC is to reduce the capacitor size associated with each module. Currently, a rather large capacitor bank is required to store a certain amount of line-frequency related circulating energy. Several control strategies have been introduced to reduce the capacitor voltage ripples by injecting certain harmonic current. Most of these strategies were developed using trial and error and there is a lack of a systematic means to address this issue. Most recently, Yadong Lyu has proposed to control the modulation index in order to reduce capacitor ripples. The total elimination of the unwanted circulating power associated with both the fundamental line frequency and the second-order harmonic was demonstrated, and this resulted in a dramatic reduction in capacitor size. To gain a better understanding of the intricate operation of the MMC, this thesis proposes a state-space analysis technique in the present paper. Combining the power flow analysis with the state trajectory portrayed on a set of two-dimensional state plans, it clearly delineates the desired power transfer from the unwanted circulating energy, thus leading to an ultimate reduction in the circulation energy and therefore the required capacitor volume.
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Cúnico, Lucas Mondardo. "Estudo do conversor modular multinível." Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, 2013. http://tede.udesc.br/handle/handle/1863.

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The modular multilevel converter emerged as a new topology of multilevel converters, being introduced in 2002. The advantages of this topology are related to its modularity and scalability. This work presents the study and implementation of this converter, which includes the presentation of the main methods of modulation and voltage balancing of the foating capacitors and startup. The used modulation in modeled using switching functions, its allow one minimize the current ripple at system inductor due the correct selection of carriers shift angles. Moreover a current control and voltages equalization methodology are proposed. It is performed dynamic modeling and quantitative analysis of the converter and it is derived a design methodology. This methodology is used to design and build a 3 kVA prototype with bus voltage of 800 V. The results include transient analyses, efficiency, voltage charging and steady state.
O conversor modular multinível emergiu como uma nova topologia de conversores mutiníveis, sendo introduzido a partir de 2002. As vantagens desta topologia estão relacionadas a sua modularidade e escalabilidade. Este trabalho apresenta o estudo e implementação deste conversor, o que inclui a apresentação das principais metodologias de modulação e equilíbrio da tensão e pre-carga dos capacitores flutuantes. Apresenta-se um estudo da modulação por meio de funções de chaveamento que permite a minimização da ondulação de corrente nos indutores por meio da escolha adequada dos ângulos de defasagem das portadoras empregadas. Para que o projeto da estrutura seja possível, e realizada a modelagem dinâmica e a analise quantitativa do conversor em diferentes condições de operação, sendo derivada uma metodologia de projeto. Esta metodologia de posta a prova com a construção de um protótipo de 3 kVA com tensão de barramento de 800 V. Os resultados obtidos do protótipo incluem avaliações transitórias, verificação do rendimento, pre-carga e operação em regime.

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Schmitt, Daniel [Verfasser]. "Modular Multilevel Converter M2C für Multiterminal HVDC / Daniel Schmitt." Aachen : Shaker, 2012. http://d-nb.info/1053903723/34.

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Najmi, Vahid. "Modeling, Control and Design Considerations for Modular Multilevel Converters." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/53703.

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This thesis provides insight into state-of-the-art Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) for medium and high voltage applications. Modular Multilevel Converters have increased in interest in many industrial applications, as they offer the following advantages: modularity, scalability, reliability, distributed location of capacitors, etc. In this study, the modeling, control and design considerations of modular based multilevel converters, with an emphasis on the reliability of the converter, is carried out. Both modular multilevel converters with half-bridge and full-bridge sub-modules are evaluated in order to provide a complete analysis of the converter. From among the family of modular based hybrid multilevel converters, the newly released Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) is considered for further assessment in this study. Thus, the modular multilevel converter with half-bridge and full-bridge power cells and the Alternate Arm Converter as a commercialized hybrid structure of this family are the main areas of study in this thesis. Finally, the DC fault analysis as one of the main issues related to conventional VSC converters is assessed for Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) and the DC fault ride-through capability and DC fault current blocking ability is illustrated in both the Modular Multilevel Converter with Full-Bridge (FB) power cells and in the Alternate iii Arm Converter (AAC). Accordingly, the DC fault control scheme employed in the converter and the operation of the converter under the fault control scheme are explained. The main contributions of this study are as follows: The new D-Q model for the MMC is proposed for use in the design of the inner and outer loop control. The extended control scheme from the modular multilevel converter is employed to control the Alternate Arm Converters. A practical reliability-oriented sub-module capacitor bank design is described based on different reliability modeling tools. A Zero Current Switching (ZCS) scheme of the Alternate Arm Converter is presented in order to reduce the switching losses of the Director Switches (DS) and, accordingly, to implement the ZCS, a design procedure for the Arm inductor in the AAC is proposed. The capacitor voltage waveform is extracted analytically in different load power factors and the waveforms are verified by simulation results. A reliability-oriented switching frequency analysis for the modular multilevel converters is carried out to evaluate the effect of the switching frequency on the MMC's operation. For the latter, a DC fault analysis for the MMC with Full-Bridge (FB) power cells and the AAC is performed and a DC fault control scheme is employed to provide the capacitor voltage control and DC fault current limit, and is illustrated herein.
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Costa, de Oliveira Guacira. "Advances in multi-terminal HVDC transmission systems : nonlinear controllers for modular multilevel converters." Electronic Thesis or Diss., université Paris-Saclay, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020UPASG037.

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Le convertisseur modulaire à plusieurs niveaux est un sujet d'intérêt important et actuel dans le contexte des applications de systèmes de transmission haute tension à courant continu. Cette topologie convient à plusieurs applications, en raison de pertes de commutation plus faibles dues à une fréquence de commutation plus petite, à une faible distorsion harmonique de courant alternatif, à une structure modulaire permettant une construction évolutive, et une maintenance plus simple. Cependant, une stratégie de contrôle plus complexe est nécessaire pour contrôler le courant circulant, pour compenser le déséquilibre de tension entre les circuits et l'équilibrage de tension de SM, de manière à maintenir constantes les tensions des condensateurs de SM. Cette thèse présente deux contrôleurs non linéaires pour un MMC, capables de contrôler les courants circulants et l'énergie dans le convertisseur. Le premier est conçu selon la théorie bilinéaire basée sur le contrôle de rétroaction quadratique. Le deuxième contrôleur proposé est développé en utilisant la théorie de Lyapunov, fortement basé sur des techniques de perturbation singulière et de linéarisation par bouclage. Pour les deux, une étude mathématique est réalisée sur la stabilité, basée sur la théorie de Lyapunov. Ce résultat assure une stabilisation asymptotique pour les trois phases MMC. L'utilisation d'une fonction de Lyapunov implique une vérification formelle de la stabilité et une région explicite d'attraction pour le modèle considéré. Les deux techniques de contrôle sont développées à partir d'un modèle bilinéaire moyen, et la robustesse et les performances sont vérifiées au moyen d'un modèle de commutation MMC provenant des simulations électriques Matlab Simscape. L'évaluation comprend des variations de référence de puissance active et réactive, des conditions de déséquilibre du réseau, des incertitudes de paramètres et même une comparaison avec un contrôleur PI standard. Aussi, pour les contrôleurs non linéaires sont étudiés: l'effet des gains du contrôle sur la dynamique du système et les performances du contrôleur en cas de changement du point de fonctionnement. Les contributions principales de la thèse sont les deux algorithmes de contrôle non linéaires distincts, basés sur un modèle mathématique bilinéaire, conçus pour les convertisseurs MMC; Les deux algorithmes sont capables de contrôler l’équilibrage du courant et énergie du convertisseur au niveau du modèle détaillé du MMC par commutation; Il existe une analyse formelle de la stabilité par la théorie de Lyapunov pour ces systèmes; et une fois que le contrôle proposé n'est pas basé sur un modèle linéarisé, une vaste région d'opération est garantie
MMC is a very important topic in the context of high voltage direct-current transmission systems applications. This topology is suitable for several applications, as a result of smaller switching losses due to lower switching frequency, low alternating-current harmonic distortion, modular structure enabling scalability construction and practical maintenance. However, a more complex control strategy is required to control circulating current, to compensate the voltage imbalance between legs and voltage balancing of SM, such as to maintain SM's capacitors voltages constant. This thesis presents two nonlinear controllers for an MMC, able to control circulating currents, and the energy in the converter. First proposed controller is developed using Lyapunov theory, strongly based on singular perturbation and feedback linearization techniques. Second one is designed following bilinear theory based on quadratic feedback control. For both, a mathematical proof is given for its stability, which is based on Lyapunov's theory. This result provides asymptotic stabilization for the three-phases MMC. The use of a Lyapunov function implies a formal verification of stability and a broad region of attraction for the considered model. Both control techniques are developed by means of an average bilinear model and performances are verified by means of a detailed MMC switching model at Matlab Simscape Electrical environment. The evaluation includes active and reactive power reference variations, grid imbalance conditions, parameters uncertainties and even a comparison with a standard PI controller. Also, for the nonlinear controllers, it is studied the effect of control gains on the system's dynamics. The main thesis' contributions can then be stated as the two distinct nonlinear control algorithms, based on a bilinear mathematical model, designed for MMC converters; Both algorithms are able to control circulating currents and converter's energy at the switching MMC model; There are formal stability analysis by Lyapunov theory for these controllers; and once these proposed controllers are not based on a linearized model, a broad operation region is obtained
Conversor multinível modular é o tópico de interesse amplo e atual no contexto de aplicações de sistemas de transmissão de corrente contínua de alta tensão. Essa topologia é adequada para várias aplicações, como resultado de menores perdas de chaveamento, devido à menor frequência de comutação dos IGBTs, baixa distorção harmônica na corrente alternada, estrutura modular que permite escalabilidade na construção e manutenção prática. No entanto, é necessária uma estratégia de contrôle mais complexa para controlar a corrente circulante, para compensar o desequilíbrio de tensão entre as pernas e o equilíbrio de tensão dos sub-módulos, de forma a manter constantes as tensões dos capacitores dos sub-módulos. Esta tese apresenta dois controles não-lineares para conversores MMC, capazes de controlar correntes circulantes e a energia no conversor. O primeiro é projetado seguindo a teoria bilinear baseada no controle de feedback quadrático. O segundo controlador proposto é desenvolvido usando a teoria de Lyapunov, fortemente baseada em técnicas singular perturbation e feedback linearization. Para ambos, é definida uma prova matemática de sua estabilidade, baseada na teoria de Lyapunov. Este resultado fornece estabilização assintotica para as três fases MMC. O uso de uma função de Lyapunov implica uma verificação formal da estabilidade e uma região explícita de atração para o modelo considerado. Ambas as técnicas de controle são desenvolvidas por meio de um modelo médio bilinear e a robustez e o desempenho são verificados por meio de um modelo chaveado de conversores MMC nas simulações do Matlab Simscape Electrical. A avaliação inclui variações de referência de potência ativa e reativa, condições de desequilíbrio da rede, incertezas de parâmetros e até uma comparação com um controlador PI. Além disso, para os controladores não lineares, são estudados: o efeito do controle de ganho na dinâmica do sistema e no desempenho do controlador em caso de alteração no ponto de operação. As principais contribuições da tese são os dois algoritmos distintos de controle não-linear, baseados em um modelo matemático bilinear, projetados para conversores MMC; Ambos os algoritmos são capazes de controlar o equilíbrio de corrente circulante e a energia do conversor; Há uma análise formal de estabilidade pela teoria de Lyapunov para esse sistema; e uma vez que os controles propostos não se baseiam em um modelo linearizado, uma vasta região de operação é alcançável

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Lyu, Yadong. "Modeling and Control Strategy for Capacitor Minimization of Modular Multilevel Converters." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/75111.

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The modular multi-level converter (MMC) is the most prominent interface converter used between the HVDC grid and the HVAC grid. One of the important design challenges in MMC is to reduce the capacitor size. In the current practice, a rather large capacitor bank is required to store line-frequency related circulating energy, even though a number of control strategies have been introduced to reduce the capacitor voltage ripples. In the present paper, a novel control strategy is proposed by means of harmonic injections in conjunction with gain control to completely eliminate both the line frequency and the second-order harmonic of the capacitor voltage ripple. Ideally, the proposed method works with the full bridge topology. However, the concept also works with half bridge topology with a significant reduction of line frequency related ripple. To gain a better understanding of the nature of circulating energy and the means of reducing it, the method of state plane analysis is employed to offer visual support. In addition, the design trade-off between full bridge MMC and half bridge MMC is presented and a novel control strategy for a hybrid MMC is proposed. Finally, the work is supported with a scaled down hardware demonstration.
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Boutry, Arthur. "Theoretical and experimental evaluation of the Integrated gate-commutated thyristor (IGCT) as a switch for Modular Multi Level Converters (MMC)." Thesis, Lyon, 2021. http://www.theses.fr/2021LYSEI095.

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Une étude sur la réduction/suppression de l'inductance de limitation di/dt pour IGCTs et du clamp RCD en utilisant des diodes rapides en silicium (Si) et des diodes en carbure de silicium (SiC) dans les convertisseurs multiniveaux modulaires (MMC). Cette thèse contient :- Analyse des sous-modules de MMC HVDC existants.- Évaluation de l'intérêt des IGCTs dans les sous-modules MMC HVDC et comparaison des pertes avec les IGBT, en utilisant des facteurs de mérite spécifiques aux MMC créés dans cette thèse.- Test de double pulse avec diode à récupération rapide dans un module plastique pour tenter de réduire et supprimer l'inductance limitant le di/dt.- Packaging de puces de diodes SiC PiN à haute tension et courant élevé, test avec IGCT dans le même montage, pour tenter de réduire et supprimer l'inductance limite di/dt, et analyser les spécificités de la diode SiC dans ce montage
A study on Integrated gate-commutated thyristors (IGCT) di/dt limiting inductance and RCD-clamp reduction/suppression using plastic module silicon (Si) fast recovery diodes and silicon carbide (SiC) diodes, in Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC). This PhD contains:- Analysis of existing HVDC MMC Submodules.- Assessment of the interest of the IGCT in HVDC MMC Submodules and losses comparison with IGBTs, using MMC-specific figures-of-merit created in this thesis.- Double pulse test with fast recovery diode in plastic module to attempt to reduce and suppress the limiting di/dt inductor.- Packaging of High-Voltage High-Current SiC PiN diode dies, test with IGCT in the same setup to attempt to reduce and suppress the limiting di/dt inductor and analyze the specificities of the SiC diode in this setup

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Samimi, Shabab. "Modélisation et commande des convertisseurs MMC en vue de leur intégration dans le réseau électrique." Thesis, Ecole centrale de Lille, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016ECLI0014/document.

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Le système de transport d’électricité doit évoluer pour satisfaire les besoins du marché de l’électricité et de l’insertion de la production renouvelable. Les systèmes de transport dits HVDC se développent. Les interfaces d’électroniques de puissance vont jouer un rôle majeur et doivent faire preuve d’une extrême fiabilité, d’une grande efficacité et rester économiquement abordables.La technologie MMC (Convertisseur Modulaire Multi-niveaux) connaît un essor par rapport à des technologies classiques, comme le convertisseur trois-niveaux. Sa topologie étant complexe, deux niveaux de contrôle peuvent être définis. Le premier niveau porte sur le contrôle des interrupteurs pour équilibrer les tensions des sous-modules. Le second niveau contrôle les courants, la puissance et l’énergie dans le système.Cette thèse est axée sur ce deuxième niveau de contrôle. Une approche hiérarchisée et formelle, basée sur l’inversion du modèle pour le contrôle de l’énergie du MMC est présentée. Pour ce contrôle, différentes méthodes ont été proposées et comparées. Cela implique de développer une modélisation, mettre en place un contrôle. Différents modèles et contrôles ont été développés.Le MMC est généralement intégré dans une liaison HVDC où deux stations AC/DC ont un contrôle différent. Un soin particulier doit être apporté à la station dédiée au contrôle de la tension. En effet, la gestion de l’énergie dans le MCC est un point critique pour la stabilité de la tension.Enfin, les différents types de contrôle évoqués ont été étudiés dans le cas d’une liaison HVDC. Il a été montré que les échanges entre le bus DC et les MMC jouent un rôle important pour la régulation de la tension du bus DC
In future, the capability of the electric power transmission continues to grow due to renewable energy production and the needs of electrical market. Consequently, many HVDC transmission systems are developed. Definitely the power electronic interfaces will play a key role to provide high reliability, good efficiency and cost effectiveness for this AC/DC conversion.Recently, the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) has taken the advantage over the more classical converter as three-level VSC. Since MMC topology is complex, two different control levels may be distinguished: the control of the switches mainly orientated on the balance of hundreds of voltage on the elementary submodules, the higher level control whose aim is to control the currents, power and energy in the system.This thesis is oriented mainly on the latter. It discusses a hierarchical and formal approach for the MMC to control the energy in all the storage elements. At first it is shown that an energy control is required mandatory. Secondly, it supposes to develop an energetic model which is inverted to design the energy control. Then different solutions of control have been developed and discussed.In the majority of applications, MMC is integrated in an HVDC point to point link where the two AC/DC substations have different roles. A specific attention has to be paid on the station which controls the voltage since the way to manage the energy in the MMC has a critical role in the DC voltage stability.Finally, all these types of control have been tested and discussed on an HVDC. It is shown that the exchange between the DC bus and the MMC placed on both sides play a key role in the DC bus voltage regulation

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Steckler, Pierre-Baptiste. "Contribution à la conversion AC/DC en Haute Tension." Thesis, Lyon, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020LYSEI075.

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Le courant alternatif (AC) se prêtant bien à la majorité des problématiques de production, de transport et de distribution de l'électricité, on comprend qu'il soit massivement utilisé. Cependant, depuis plus d'un siècle, les bénéfices du courant continu haute tension (HVDC, pour High Voltage Direct Current) pour les longues distances sont bien connus. Aux interfaces, des convertisseurs AC/DC sont requis, leur composition évoluant au fil des avancées technologiques. Après avoir présenté les spécificités du HVDC et les contraintes qu'il introduit sur les convertisseurs AC/DC, ce manuscrit se focalise sur trois topologies : Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC), Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) et Series Bridge Converter (SBC). Elles sont présentées, dimensionnées et analysées en détail, puis comparées de façon quantitative en utilisant des indicateurs de performance originaux. Il en ressort que le MMC et le SBC sont particulièrement intéressants. La méthode de commande conventionnelle du MMC est ensuite présentée et ses propriétés structurelles sont mises en évidence. Une première loi de commande originale est présentée, avec des performances similaires mais une complexité inférieure à l'état de l'art. La seconde est non linéaire, basée sur la théorie de la platitude différentielle, et permet un suivi de puissance très rapide tout en assurant la stabilité exponentielle globale du système. Ces lois de commande sont évaluées en simulation, avec un modèle moyen et un modèle détaillé intégrant 180 sous-modules par bras. La dernière partie concerne le SBC. Après l'avoir modélisé, des résultats concernant une analyse structurelle de la topologie sont présentés ainsi qu'une loi de commande originale. Le rôle fondamental du transformateur pour les convertisseurs à structure série comme le SBC est souligné. Enfin, les performances de la loi de commande proposée sont testées en simulation
As Alternating Current (AC) is well suited for most of the production, transmission, and distribution applications, its massive use is easy to understand. However, for over a century, the benefits of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) for long-distance energy transmission are well known. To connect both, AC/DC converters are mandatory, whose nature evolves with technological progress. After the problematic induced by HVDC on AC/DC converters is presented, this manuscript is focused on three topologies: Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC), Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) and Series Bridge Converter (SBC). They are presented, sized, analyzed thoroughly, and compared in quantitative terms, using original key performance indicators. It appears that MMC and SBC are particularly promising. The conventional control method of the MMC is then presented, and its structural properties are highlighted. A first original control law is presented, with similar performances but less complexity than the state-of-the-art. A second control law, non-linear and based on differential flatness theory, is introduced. It allows a very fast power tracking response while ensuring the global exponential stability of the system. These control laws are tested in simulation, using an average model and a detailed model with 180 sub-modules per arm. The last part is dedicated to the SBC. After a modeling step, some results regarding its structural analysis are presented, and an original control law is introduced. The essential role of the transformer for series converters like the SBC is highlighted. Finally, the performance of the proposed control law is assessed in simulation

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Rohner, Steffen. "Untersuchung des Modularen Mehrpunktstromrichters M2C für Mittelspannungsanwendungen." Doctoral thesis, Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2011. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-69311.

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Die vorliegende Arbeit behandelt den Modularen Mehrpunktstromrichter M2C, der eine aufstrebende Mehrpunktstromrichtertopologie im Mittelspannungs- und Hochspannungsbereich ist. Die modulare Struktur des Stromrichters enthält in einem Stromrichterzweig eine Reihenschaltung aus identischen Submodulen (Zellen) und einer Spule. Der gesamte Stromrichter ist aus sechs Zweigen aufgebaut. Somit hängt die Anzahl der Spannungsstufen in den Leiter-Leiter-Spannungen von der zunächst beliebigen Anzahl der Submodule ab. Zur Untersuchung dieser komplexen Stromrichtertopologie werden zwei Simulationsmodelle hergeleitet: das kontinuierliche Modell und das diskrete Modell. Dafür wird das elektrische Schaltbild durch ein gewöhnliches Differenzialgleichungssystem beschrieben, wobei die Schaltzustände der Leistungshalbleiter durch sogenannte Schaltfunktionen abgebildet werden. Das kontinuierliche Modell verwendet Schaltfunktionen, die Werte in einem kontinuierlichen Intervall annehmen können. Bei Vorgabe der Zweigströme und Sternpunktspannung können die Lösungen der anderen Systemgrößen analytisch berechnet werden. Für den allgemeinen Fall ist dies numerisch möglich. Im Gegensatz dazu verwendet das diskrete Modell diskrete Schaltfunktionen. Es wird durch numerische Integrationsverfahren mit dem Schaltungssimulator MATLAB/Plecs simuliert. Eine spezielle Eigenschaft dieses Stromrichters sind seine inneren, an den Ein- und Ausgangsklemmen nicht messbaren Ströme: die sogenannten Kreisströme. Diese Stromanteile werden erstmalig mathematisch im Zeitbereich definiert und die Harmonischen hergeleitet, die sich für einen symmetrischen Betrieb des Stromrichters ergeben. Für das diskrete Modell wird eine Zweigstromregelung implementiert. Die Anfangswerte der Spulen und Kondensatoren werden durch die analytischen Gleichungen des kontinuierlichen Modells so berechnet, dass sich der eingeschwungene Zustand ergibt. Der M2C besitzt keinen großen, sondern viele verteilte Energiespeicher: die Submodulkondensatoren. Die gespeicherte Energie sollte symmetrisch verteilt sein. Dafür werden drei Möglichkeiten der Energieänderung hergeleitet und deren Effektivität gezeigt. Eine andere Untersuchung betrifft die Stromaufteilung innerhalb der Submodule auf den jeweils oberen und unteren Leistungshalbleiter. Dabei wird die Stromaufteilung für verschiedene Phasenwinkel und Kreisströme gezeigt. Der Einfluss der schwankenden Kondensatorspannungen auf die Leiter-Leiter-Spannungen sowie die Anzahl der Spannungsstufen in den Leiter-Leiter-Spannungen werden mit dem diskreten Modell untersucht. Die Genauigkeit der Simulationsmodelle wird mit Hilfe eines Prototyps des M2Cs überprüft, der von der Fa. Siemens entwickelt wurde. Es werden charakteristische Strom- und Spannungsverläufe gemessen und den simulierten Verläufen der beiden Simulationsmodelle gegenübergestellt. Die Auslegung des Leistungsteils gliedert sich in die Auslegung der Submodulkondensatoren und die der Leistungshalbleiter. Zuerst wird die Kapazität der Submodulkondensatoren auf der Grundlage von drei verschiedenen Kondensatorspezifikationen mit Hilfe eines iterativen Algorithmus minimiert. Dies wird sowohl für kreisstromfreie als auch für optimierte kreisstrombehaftete Betriebsweisen mit dem kontinuierlichen Modell durchgeführt. Im nächsten Schritt werden die Leistungshalbleiter mit dem diskreten Modell dimensioniert. Dafür wird ein Stromfaktor definiert, der eine ideale Parallelschaltung von mehreren Leistungshalbleitern beschreibt. Die Verluste, die Verlustverteilung sowie die Sperrschichttemperaturen in den Leistungshalbleitern für verschiedene Phasenwinkel zeigen das Verhalten des Stromrichters in verschiedenen Arbeitspunkten
This thesis deals with the Modular Multilevel Converter M2C, an emerging and highly attractive multilevel converter topology for medium and high voltage applications. One of the most significant benefits of the M2C is its modular structure - the converter is composed of six converter arms, where each arm consists of a series connection of identical submodules (cells) and an inductor. Thus, the number of distinct voltage levels available for the line-to-line voltages is proportional to the number of submodules, which is in principle arbitrary. For the investigation of this complex converter topology, two simulation models - a continuous model and a discrete model - are derived. For this purpose, the electrical circuit is described by a system of ordinary differential equations where the switching states of the power semiconductors are represented by the so-called switching functions. The continuous model results from the analytical solution of the differential equations with a continuous interpretation of the switching functions. In contrast, the discrete model uses discrete switching functions and is computed using numeric integration methods with MATLAB/Plecs. One aspect of particular significance with the M2C is the topic of inner currents: the so-called circulating currents. In this thesis, these current components are defined mathematically in the time domain for the first time and the harmonics of the circulating currents for symmetrical operation of the converter are derived. For the discrete model, closed-loop control of the arm currents is implemented. Initial values for the inductors and capacitors are derived using the analytical equations of the continuous model. The M2C has several distributed energy storage elements: the submodule capacitors. The stored energy must be distributed evenly amongst these capacitors. To achieve this, three methods of energy distribution are presented. Another focus of this investigation is the current sharing between the upper and lower power semiconductor within the submodules. For different load phase angles and circulating currents, the current distribution is depicted. The influence of the floating capacitor voltages on the line-to-line voltages as well as the of number of discrete voltage levels in the line-to-line voltages are investigated with the discrete model. The accuracy of the simulation models is verified by experimentation with a prototype of the M2C from the company Siemens. The experimental results are compared with simulation results from the two simulation models. The dimensioning of the power components of the elecrical circuit is divided into two parts: the first for the submodule capacitors and the second for the power semiconductors. Initially, the capacitance of the submodule capacitors are minimized by an iterative algorithm on the basis of three different capacitor specifications. This computation is done using the continuous converter model for converter operation neglecting circulating currents and with optimized circulating currents. In the next step, the power semiconductors are dimensioned using the discrete model and assuming a defined current factor, which describes the ideal parallel connection of several semiconductors. The losses, the loss distribution, and the junction temperatures in the power semiconductors for different load phase angles describe the behavior of the converter for different operating points

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Ahmadi, Seyedhesam, and Mehrdad Bahmani. "Reglering av effektflöde i HVDC-system genom centraliserad och distribuerad spänningskontroll i realtid." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-254267.

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“High voltage direct current” (HVDC) teknologi har blivit allt viktigare teknik för att integrera förnybara energikällor i elnätet. För att styra ett sådant elsystem på bästa möjliga sätt krävs optimala kontrollstatergier både för omvandlarna och nätet. Så syftet med detta projekt är att undersöka hur olika regleringsmetoder, såsom centraliseradoch distribuerad spänningskontroll, kan påverka driften i ett 4-terminal HVDC-system. Ett optimalt effektflöde uppstår i systemet endast när likspänningen inte avviker från sitt börvärde och det uppnås genom att ha aktiv effekt regulator i varje nod i nätet. Olika scenarier som ändring av effektens börvärde och omvandlaravbrott har simulerats med hjälp av HIL-processen i realtid. Simuleringarna hjälper till att analysera hur väl dem implementerade regleringsmetoder i nodernas regulatorer hantera dessa förändringar. Resultatet ger bevis på att både centraliseradoch distruebued metoden har positiva och negativa aspekter. Fördelen med centraliserade metoden är att den ger en väldefinierad operationspunkt men den hanterar den inte svåra transienter (tex. avbrott) vilket distribuerade metoden gör.

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Ram, Prakash Ranjithh Raj. "Study of an Isolated and a Non-Isolated Modular DC/DC Converter : In Multi-Terminal HVDC/MVDC grid systems." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-278495.

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För sammankoppling av multi-terminala HVDC-system med punkt-till-punkt kopplingar ärDC-DC-omvandlaren den enda möjliga sammankopplingen. Därför genomgår problemenmed spänningsmatchning och likspänningsströmbegränsning i högspännings DC-systemomfattande forskning samt ligger i fokus för denna avhandling. Först analyseras toppmodernatopologier för högspännings DC-DC-omvandlare som används för samtrafik av flera terminalaHVDC-system. De analyserade topologierna jämförs sedan baserat på dess olika funktioner.Topologin för en konventionell icke-isolerad DC-DC-omvandlare analyseras när det gäller design,kostnad, storlek, förlust och effektstyrningskapacitet. Först skapas en matematisk modell ochsedan utförs en numerisk analys för olika arbetsområden. Därefter görs en jämförelse av entvåfas-icke-isolerad DC-omvandlare baserad på energilagring, maximal likströmsöverföring ochtotala förluster. Simulering utförs av en tvåfas och en trefas icke-isolerad DC-omvandlare iPSCAD med olika typer av styrenheter. Dessutom tas en isolerad omvandlartopologi och analyserasi detalj från matematisk modellering till validering med hjälp av simuleringsresultat.Olika typer av felanalyser för både isolerad och icke-isolerad omvandlartopologi görs. Slutligenutförs även analyser av DC-felet i olika möjliga anslutningar av omvandlaren i Multi-TerminalGrid, dvs Monopole, Bipole med både symmetriska och asymmetriska konfigurationer.
For interconnection of multi-terminal HVDC systems involving point-to-point links, aDC-DC converter is the only possible way to interconnect. Therefore, the issues of voltagematching and DC fault current limiting in high voltage DC systems are undergoing extensiveresearch and are the focus of this thesis. Starting with analyzing the state of the art highvoltage DC-DC converter topologies for interconnection of multi-terminal HVDC systems andbenchmarking each converter topology based on different functionalities. A basic non-isolatedDC-DC converter topology is analyzed in terms of design, cost, sizing, losses and power controlcapability. First, starting with the mathematical modeling and then the numerical analysis isdone for different operating regions. Next, it is compared with the two-phase non-isolated DCconverter based on energy storage, maximum DC power transfer, and total losses. Simulation oftwo-phase and three-phase non-isolated DC converter is done in PSCAD incorporating differenttypes of controllers. Then, an isolated converter topology is taken and analyzed in detail startingfrom mathematical modeling to validation using simulation results. Different types of faultsanalysis for both isolated and non-isolated converter topology is done. Finally, analyzing the DCfault in different possible connection of the converter in the multi-terminal grid, i.e. monopole,bipole in both symmetric and asymmetric configurations.

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Wu, Cong Martin. "Etude prospective de la topologie MMC et du packaging 3D pour la réalisation d’un variateur de vitesse en moyenne tension." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015GREAT027/document.

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La topologie modulaire multiniveaux est une structure d'électronique de puissance construite par la mise en série de sous-modules identiques, composés chacun d'une cellule de commutation et d'un condensateur. Un tel système de conversion pouvant comporter un grand nombre de cellules permet d'augmenter le rendement global et la qualité des signaux en sortie. De plus, il permet d'utiliser des composants basse tension présentant un meilleur comportement dynamique et un rapport qualité-prix bien supérieur aux composants moyenne tension. Il permet également, par rapport aux structures conventionnelles, une grande souplesse pour la conception et la fabrication du fait de son aspect modulaire, tout en s'affranchissant d'un transformateur volumineux et onéreux en entrée. Comparé aux autres types de topologies, avantageuses avec un nombre limité de niveaux, le convertisseur modulaire multiniveaux semble être mieux adapté aux applications en moyenne et haute tensions, qui sont tributaires de l'association des composants de puissance. Néanmoins, pour la variation de vitesse, un certain nombre de défis technologiques ont été mis en évidence, compte tenu du fonctionnement particulier de l'onduleur modulaire multiniveaux et des contraintes imposées par l'opération en très basse fréquence. En le fonctionnement normal, la forme d'onde des courants internes, contrairement aux autres types de topologies, n'est pas symétrique en raison de la distribution du courant direct dans chaque bras. Cela entraîne une disparité significative en termes de dissipation thermique parmi les interrupteurs constituant un sous-module. Avec le choix d'une technologie de packaging 3D, la possibilité de refroidir les puces semi-conductrices en double-face offre une meilleure capacité de refroidissement et une nouvelle perspective de conception des modules pour cette application. Un nouveau concept de report de puces est présenté et un prototype de tel module a été réalisé, modélisé et caractérisé. Il permet d'équilibrer globalement la chaleur dissipée par les puces sur les deux faces du module, problème inhérent à l'emploi de structure 3D. Conjugué à la mutualisation d'un interrupteur par deux puces en parallèle, la nouvelle architecture a aussi pour objectif d'équilibrer le refroidissement double-face dans le temps. En effet, pour les opérations en basse fréquence, les interrupteurs fonctionnent en régime instationnaire avec de forte variation de température, il n'est donc plus possible de compenser les effets thermomécaniques de chaque composant l'un par l'autre, comme en régime stationnaire et avec un positionnement planaire des puces. D'autre part, d'un point de vu systémique, la stratégie de commande et le dimensionnement des condensateurs flottants de l'onduleur modulaire multiniveaux sont deux aspects intimement liés. En effet, les condensateurs flottants sont le siège d'ondulations de tension de très forte amplitude. Cela a pour effet de déstabiliser l'onduleur, voire de provoquer la destruction des composants en atteignant des niveaux de tension trop élevés. Ainsi, des contrôleurs judicieusement conçus permettent de réduire les ondulations indésirables, et a fortiori, d'embarquer des capacités moins importantes dans le système, tant que ces dernières sont inversement proportionnelles à l'ondulation de la tension. Afin d'avoir une compréhension approfondie sur les dynamiques régissant le convertisseur modulaire multiniveaux, un modèle dynamique global basé sur la représentation d'état a été établi. Bien que cette représentation soit limitée à l'harmonique 2 des grandeurs caractéristiques, elle permet une fidèle interprétation du mécanisme de conversion sans passer par des modèles énergétiques bien plus complexes à exploiter, et de proposer des lois de commande montrant leur efficacité notamment autour de la fréquence nominale. Cela a été vérifié sur une maquette de puissance réalisée dans le cadre de cette thèse
Multilevel modular topology converts energy between two direct and alternative endings. This structure is constructed by the series connection of identical sub-modules, composed of a switching cell and a floating capacitor, and with arm inductors. Such a conversion system may reach a large number of levels increases the overall efficiency and quality of the output signals. In addition, it allows the use of low voltage components with better dynamics and cost effectiveness above the high voltage components. It also allows flexibility in the work of design and manufacture due to its modularity, while avoiding a bulky and expensive input transformer, regarding the conventional technology. Compared with other types of topologies, advantageous with a limited number of levels, the modular multilevel converter seems to be more suited for medium and high voltage applications, which are dependent on the association of power components. However, for variable speed drive application, a certain number of technological challenges have been highlighted, given the specific functional characteristics of the modular multilevel inverter and the constraints imposed by the very low frequency operation. On the one hand, for the normal operation of a multilevel modular converter, the waveform of the internal currents, in contrast to other types of topologies, is not symmetrical due to the distribution of the direct current in each phase leg. This may entail a significant disparity in terms of heat dissipation within the switching devices constituting a sub-module. Therefore, the problem of thermal management of active components is emphasized in the use of a modular multilevel converter. With the choice of a 3D packaging technology, interconnection by bumps, the ability to cool the semiconductor chips through the both sides of a module offers better cooling effects and a new perspective to design the power module for the studied structure. The concept of laying chips on both the two substrates of module without facing each other provides overall balanced dissipation in the space and permit to overcome the unbalanced heat distribution induced by bumps. Combined with the sharing of a switch by two chips in parallel, the proposal of the new architecture for 3D power module also aims to balance the double-sided cooling in the time range. Indeed, for the very low frequency operation, the switches operate in unsteady state where each switch has its own thermal behavior, it is no longer possible to compensate the thermo-mechanical constraints over each component with the help of the others, as in steady state and with a planar chips positioning scheme. On the other hand, from a systemic point of view, the control strategy and the dimensioning of floating capacitors of modular multilevel inverter are two interrelated aspects. Because the floating capacitors, having the role of energy sources, are loaded / unloaded through the modulation period, which causes very high voltage ripples across those capacitors with a very low frequency. This will destabilize the inverter and even provoke the destruction of components by approaching too high voltage levels. Thus, wisely designed controllers reduce unwanted ripples and, furthermore, allow embarking much smaller capacity in the system, as they are inversely proportional to the voltage ripple. In order to have a thorough understanding on the dynamics governing the modular multilevel converter, a comprehensive dynamic model based on state-space representation was established. Although this representation is limited to the second harmonic of characteristic variable, it allows a faithful interpretation of the conversion mechanism without using energy models, more complex to operate, and control laws can also be proposed and their effectiveness around the nominal frequency has been underlined. Concerning the very low frequency operations, another solution has been proposed and is ongoing patent pending

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Shinoda, Kosei. "Contrôle et opération des réseaux HVDC multi-terminaux à base de convertisseurs MMC." Thesis, Ecole centrale de Lille, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017ECLI0017.

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Cette thèse porte sur la commande de réseaux multi-terminaux à courant continu (MTDC) basés sur des convertisseurs multiniveaux modulaires (MMCs).Tout d’abord, notre attention se focalise sur l'énergie stockée en interne dans le MMC qui constitue un degré de liberté additionnel apporté par sa topologie complexe. Afin d’en tirer le meilleur parti, les limites de l’énergie interne sont formulées mathématiquement.Afin de maîtriser la dynamique de la tension DC, l’utilisation de ce nouveau degré de liberté s’avère d’une grande importance. Par conséquent, une nouvelle de stratégie de commande, nommée «Virtual Capacitor Control», est proposée. Cette nouvelle méthode de contrôle permet au MMC de se comporter comme s’il possédait un condensateur de taille réglable aux bornes, contribuant ainsi à l’atténuation des fluctuations de la tension DC.Enfin, la portée de l’étude est étendue au réseau MTDC. L'un des défis majeurs pour un tel système est de faire face à une perte soudaine d'une station de convertisseur qui peut entraîner une grande variation de la tension du système. A cet effet, la méthode de statisme de tension est la plus couramment utilisée. Cependant, l'analyse montre que l'action de contrôle souhaitée risque de ne pas être réalisée lorsque la marge disponible de réserve de puissance du convertisseur est insuffisante. Nous proposons donc une nouvelle structure de contrôle de la tension qui permet de fournir différentes actions en fonction du signe de l'écart de la tension suite à une perturbation, associée à un algorithme qui détermine les paramètres de statisme en tenant compte du point de fonctionnement et de la réserve disponible à chaque station
The scope of this thesis includes control and management of the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)-based Multi-Terminal Direct Current (MTDC).At first, our focus is paid on the internally stored energy, which is the important additional degree of freedom brought by the complex topology of MMC. In order to draw out the utmost of this additional degree of freedom, an in-depth analysis of the limits of this internally stored energy is carried out, and they are mathematically formulated.Then, this degree of freedom of the MMC is used to provide a completely new solution to improve the DC voltage dynamics. A novel control strategy, named Virtual Capacitor Control, is proposed. Under this control, the MMC behaves as if there were a physical capacitor whose size is adjustable. Thus, it is possible to virtually increase the equivalent capacitance of the DC grid to mitigate the DC voltage fluctuations in MTDC systems.Finally, the scope is extended to MMC-based MTDC grid. One of the crucial challenges for such system is to cope with a sudden loss of a converter station which may lead to a great variation of the system voltage. The voltage droop method is commonly used for this purpose. The analysis shows that the desired control action may not be exerted when the available headroom of the converter stations are insufficient. We thus propose a novel voltage droop control structure which permits to provide different actions depending on the sign of DC voltage deviation caused by the disturbance of system voltage as well as an algorithm that determines the droop parameters taking into account the operating point and the available headroom of each station

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Freytes, Julian. "Analyse de stabilité en petit signaux des Convertisseurs Modulaires Multiniveaux et application à l’étude d'interopérabilité des MMC dans les Réseaux HVDC." Thesis, Ecole centrale de Lille, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017ECLI0022/document.

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Ces travaux de thèse portent essentiellement sur la modélisation, l’analyse et la commande des convertisseurs de type MMC intégrés dans un contexte MTDC. Le premier objectif de ce travail est d’aboutir à un modèle dynamique du convertisseur MMC, exprimé dans le repère $dq$, permettant d’une part, de reproduire avec précision les interactions AC-DC, et d’exprimer, d’autre part, la dynamique interne du convertisseur qui peut interagir également avec le reste du système. Le modèle développé peut être linéarisé facilement dans le but de l’exploiter pour l’étude de stabilité en se basant sur les techniques pour les systèmes linéaires à temps invariant. Ensuite, selon le modèle développé dans le repère dq, différentes stratégies de contrôle sont proposées en fonction de systèmes de contrôle-commande existantes dans la littérature mis en places pour le convertisseur MMC. Étant donné que l’ordre du système est un paramètre important pour l'étude des réseaux MTDC en présence de plusieurs stations de conversion de type MMC, l’approche de réduction de modèles à émerger comme une solution pour faciliter l’étude. En conséquence, différents modèles à ordre réduit sont développés, et qui sont validés par la suite, par rapport au modèle détaillé, exprimé dans le repère dq. Finalement, les modèles MMC développés ainsi que les systèmes de commande qui y ont associés sont exploités, pour l’analyse de stabilité en petits signaux des réseaux MMC-MTDC. Dans ce sens, la stratégie de commande associée à chaque MMC est largement évaluée dans le but d’investiguer les problèmes majeurs qui peuvent surgir au sein d’une configuration MTDC multi-constructeurs
This thesis deals with the modeling and control of MMCs in the context of MTDC. The first objective is to obtain an MMC model in dq frame which can reproduce accurately the AC- and DC- interactions, while representing at the same time the internal dynamics which may interact with the rest of the system. This model is suitable to be linearized and to study its stability, among other linear techniques. Then, based on the developed dq model, different control strategies are developed based on the state-of-the-art on MMC controllers. Since the order of the system may be a limiting factor for studying MTDC grids with many MMCs, different reduced-order models are presented and compared with the detailed dq model. Finally, the developed MMC models with different controllers are used for the MTDC studies. The impact of the chosen controllers of each MMC is evaluated, highlighting the potential issues that may occur in multivendor schemes

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MÖRÉE, GUSTAV. "Experimental Comparison of Losses in a Grid-connected and M2C-fed 11kW Induction Motor." Thesis, KTH, Elektrisk energiomvandling, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-160705.

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This thesis analyzes the power losses in induction machines and how the losses depend on the harmonic content of the applied voltages. Two cases are compared, one case where a machine is fed with a sinusoidial voltage and one case with a modular multilevel converter (M2C). The sine is representing an ideal grid while the M2C represents a case with harmonic content. The usage of converters for electrical drive systems is increasing due to advantages when the rotor speed could be variable by changing the frequency of the voltage. This is usually increasing the efficiency of the overall system, but is also adding harmonics fed to the machine and switching losses in the converter. Low switching losses in the inverter usually create higher harmonic content that instead increases the losses of the machine. The M2C is then proposed as a converter topology that can keep the harmonic content low while keeping the switching losses relatively low. This study focuses on the iron losses, the part of the total losses that is most hard to predict or measure. Today’s methods used to calculate the iron losses are often rough approximations that do not take the impact of the harmonic content of voltage into consideration, even though the iron losses are dependent on the harmonics. Experimental results in the study show that the losses of a M2C-fed case do not differ much from a sine-fed case. The difference could be explained by low increase of iron losses caused by the small harmonic content from the M2C. The increase of iron losses was linked to the harmonic content of the voltage.
Detta examensarbete analyserar effektförluster i induktionsmaskiner och hur förlusterna beror på övertonsinnehållet i den matande spänningen. Två fall kommer att jämföras, ett fall där en maskin är matad från en sinus spänning och ett fall med en modulär multinivå omvandlare (M2C). Sinusen representerar ett idealt nät medan M2C representerar ett fall med övertonsinnehåll. Användning av omvandlare för elekriska drivsystem ökar på grund av fördelarna när rotorhastighet kan varieras genom att ändra frekvensen från den matande växelriktaren. Detta ökar vanligtvis verkningsgraden på det sammanlagda systemet, men detta bidrar även med övertonsinnehåll matat till maskinen och switchförluster i omvandlaren. Låga switchförluster i omvandlaren medför oftast ett högt övertonsinnehåll som istället ökar förlusterna i maskinen. M2C är därför föreslaget som en teknik som håller övertonsinnehållet lågt medan switchförlusterna är relativt låga. Denna studie fokuserar på järnförluster, den del av de totala förlusterna som är som svårast att förutse eller mäta. De metoder som finns för att beräkna järnförlusterna är vanligtvis grova skattningar som inte tar hänsyn till inverkan från spänningens övertoninnehåll, även om järnförluster beror på övertonerna i stor utsträckning. Experimentella resultat i studien visar att förlusterna i ett M2C-matat fall inte avviker i stor utsträkning jämte ett sinusmatat fall. Skillnanen kan förklaras utifrån den lilla ökningen av järnförluster från det låga övertonsinnehållet från M2C:n. Järnförlusterna ses vara kopplade till övertonsinnehållet i spänningen.

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Elgenedy, Mohamed Atef. "High-voltage pulse generators incorporating modular multilevel converter sub-modules." Thesis, University of Strathclyde, 2018. http://digitool.lib.strath.ac.uk:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=29620.

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Recent research established the effectiveness of applying a pulsed electric field to deactivate harmful microorganisms (such as bacteria and E. coli). Successful deactivation is achieved by lethal electroporation; a process that produces electric pores in the biological cell membrane of the harmful microorganisms when subjected to high-voltage (HV) pulses. The HV pulses are designed to create pores beyond a critical size at which the biological cell can reseal. In contrast when applying non-lethal electroporation, the cell-membrane survives after the electroporation process. This is required, for example, when inserting protein cells in the cell-membrane. In both lethal and non-lethal electroporation, HV pulses in the kilo-Volt range (1-100 kV) with durations ranging between nanoseconds and milliseconds are required. This thesis proposes nine pulse generator (PG) topologies based on power electronic devices and modular multilevel converter sub-modules. The proposed topologies are divided into two main groups namely: PGs fed from a HV DC supply and PGs fed from an LV DC supply. The first group presents a new family of HV DC fed topologies that improve the performance of existing HV DC fed PGs, such as flexible pulse-waveform generation and full utilisation of the DC link voltage. The second group is dedicated to a new family of LV DC fed PG topologies which have flexible pulse-waveform generation, controlled operation efficiency, and high voltage gain. All the proposed PG topologies share the important aspect in the newly developed HV PGs, that is modularity, which offers redundancy and robust pulse generation operation. The presented PG topologies are supported by theoretical analysis, simulations, and experimentation.

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Quraan, Mahran. "Modular multilevel converter with embedded battery cells for traction drives." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2016. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/6653/.

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This thesis proposes a new modular multilevel converter with embedded cell balancing for battery electric vehicles. In this topology, the battery cells are directly connected to the half-bridge choppers of the sub-modules, allowing the highest flexibility for the discharge and recharge of each individual cell. Tht: traditional battery management system is replaced by the control of the converter, which individually balances all the cells. A new balancing algorithm is presented and discussed in. the thesis, showing that the converter generates symmetric three-phase voltages with low harmonic distortion even for significantly unbalanced cells. The thesis also analyses stationary recharge of the battery cells from both three-phase and single-phase ac sources. The performance of the converter as a traction drive is assessed in terms of torque-speed characteristic and power losses for the full frequency range, including field weakening. A simplified model for estimating conduction and switching losses for the proposed modular multilevel converter is presented and the results for a typical driving cycle are compared with a traditional two-level converter. Simulation and experimental results on a kW-size prototype have confirmed the feasibility of the proposed traction modular converter in terms of effectiveness of the cell balancing control, validity of the proposed loss model, suitability of use for traction and effectiveness of recharging operations.

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Yuan, Tang. "Modular multilevel converter : submodule dimensioning, testing method, and topology innovation." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2015. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/77862/.

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The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is being developed as a core technology for the next generation of high-power, voltage source converters (VSCs). The focus of this thesis lies in the SM dimensioning, testing method and topology innovation for the MMC. First, the thesis presents a new submodule (SM) capacitor selection method, considering the three main voltage requirements: the maximum capacitor voltage, the voltage ripple and the SM voltage capability. The effect of the arm inductor is included. A quick way to estimate the capacitor ripple current stress is also provided to check the selection. Second, the thesis proposes two model assisted SM testing schemes for the MMC. The prototype SM can be thoroughly tested according to the targeted operating modes without having to build a complete MMC. During the test, the converter arm current can be faithfully achieved, which contains not only the fundamental frequency component, but also dc offset and harmonic circulating current components. One scheme is the uncompensated testing scheme, which uses fewer devices, and has simpler control and faster transient dynamics. The other is the compensated testing scheme, which requires much lower dc supply voltage, smaller coupling inductance, and provides higher current tracking accuracy in steady state. Both testing schemes have been verified through simulation and experiments. Third, the thesis proposes a compact SM topology for the MMC based on stacked switched capacitor (SSC) architecture. Feasibility study shows that the total physical volume of all capacitors in each SM can be reduced by more than 40% without significantly increasing the power loss. Design concept and control principles are presented. Practical considerations for a high-voltage, high-power system are also provided, which are demonstrated through experiments on a scaled down laboratory prototype SM. Finally, this thesis evaluates the offshore 50/3 Hz ac power transmission and the use of back-to-back (B2B) MMC for frequency conversion. The high-level design of a B2B MMC is presented. System performance is briefly evaluated using computer simulation.

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Amankwah, Emmanuel K. "A parallel hybrid modular multilevel converter for high voltage DC applications." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2013. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/13845/.

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Reliability and efficiency of power transmission has been at the forefront of research for some time and is currently being given critical consideration due to the increased dependence on electrical energy. With the increased demand for electricity, engineers are considering different methods of supply arrangement to improve the security of electricity supply. High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission is a technology that avails itself for distance power transmission, interconnection of asynchronous networks and cross sea or offshore power transmission. The main element of an HVDC system is the AC/DC or DC/AC power converter. Recently, a new breed of power converters suitable for HVDC transmission has been the subject of considerable research work. These converters are modular in structure with high efficiency and their operation results in higher power quality, with reduced filtering components when compared to the use of Line Commutated and two-level or three-level Voltage Source Converter (VSC) based transmission systems. One such modular circuit is the Parallel Hybrid Modular Multilevel Voltage Source Converter (PH-M2L-VSC). This research investigates the operation and control of the PH-M2L-VSC for HVDC applications. Control schemes supporting the operation of the converter as would be expected of an HVDC VSC are proposed, including operation with an unbalanced AC network. Simulation results from a medium voltage demonstrator and experimental results from a laboratory scale prototype are presented to validate the methods proposed and enable a performance comparison to be made with other topologies.

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Abushafa, Osama Alshebani Mohamed. "Measurement schemes with reduced number of sensors for modular multilevel converter." Thesis, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10443/3866.

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During the last four decades there has been considerable development in voltage source converters (VSCs), which are widely contributed in multilevel converter topologies. Since then, multilevel VSC topologies have been used for applications with different power rating owing to the improvement of the output waveforms quality and minimising filtering requirements. In comparison with the conventional multilevel converters, modular multilevel converter (MMC) is considered as the most attractive topology for high and medium-power applications mainly due to the series connection of a high number of submodules (SMs). The challenges associated with the implementation of a high number of SMs includes: voltage-balancing of the distributed SM, cost, reliability and the increased complexity in the circuit configuration. Furthermore, achieving efficient and fast closed-loop control of the MMC requires the accurate knowledge of the voltage and current measurements, which means a considerable number of sensors are usually required to operate the MMCs. The main objective of this research is to propose several novel strategies for the converter to achieve voltage-balancing with fewer number of sensors to produce comparable performance to the sensor-based method. Four different sensorless schemes have been investigated, where two are current sensorless-based techniques and two are voltage sensorless-based techniques. The proposed current sensorless schemes are based on developed sorting algorithm, and the proposed voltage sensorless schemes employ two novel different recursive algorithms with the standard sorting algorithm. In regards to the voltage sensorless schemes, the first proposed method uses an exponentially weighted recursive least square (ERLS) algorithm, while the second proposed method employs a Kalman filter (KF) to estimate the SM capacitor voltages. Capacitance uncertainty has been investigated for the proposed voltage sensorless schemes. The proposed methods have been implemented via simulation but also on a scaled-down laboratory prototype. II The thesis also deals with capacitor diagnosis where a new scheme has been proposed which may be used for health monitoring technique, a comparison with an existing technique has been evaluated. Detailed simulations and experimental tests are carried out to investigate the performance of the proposed sensorless schemes, and results are compared with the sensor-based approach. These various schemes have been implemented and tested in real-time using a commercial floating point microcontroller where a 4-level single-phase MMC was employed. The results achieved for these novel schemes show an important improvement in the performance of the MMC under different operation conditions while fewer sensors were used.

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Peftitsis, Dimosthenis, Georg Tolstoy, Antonios Antonopoulos, Jacek Rabkowski, Jang-Kwon Lim, Mietek Bakowski, Lennart Ängquist, and Hans-Peter Nee. "High-Power Modular Multilevel Converters With SiC JFETs." KTH, Elektrisk energiomvandling, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-52687.

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This paper studies the possibility of building a modular multilevel converter (M2C) using silicon carbide (SiC) switches. The main focus is on a theoretical investigation of the conduction losses of such a converter and a comparison to a corresponding converter with silicon-insulated gate bipolar transistors. Both SiC BJTs and JFETs are considered and compared in order to choose the most suitable technology. One of the submodules of a down-scaled 3 kVA prototype M2C is replaced with a submodule with SiC JFETs without antiparallel diodes. It is shown that the diode-less operation is possible with the JFETs conducting in the negative direction, leaving the possibility to use the body diode during the switching transients. Experimental waveforms for the SiC submodule verify the feasibility during normal steady-state operation. The loss estimation shows that a 300 MW M2C for high-voltage direct current transmission would potentially have an efficiency of approximately 99.8% if equipped with future 3.3 kV 1.2 kA SiC JFETs.
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Espinoza, Bolaños Mauricio Antonio. "Control systems for high-power medium-voltage modular multilevel converter-based drives." Tesis, Universidad de Chile, 2018. http://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/168418.

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Doctor en Ingeniería Eléctrica
Hoy en día, la construcción de maquinaria y plantas industriales exigen soluciones de accionamiento con un diseño flexible y escalable. En sectores industriales como la petroquímica, la minería, la generación de energía, etc., existe una demanda de soluciones con alta eficiencia, seguridad integrada y respaldo de las compañías proveedoras. En este contexto, el Convertidor Multinivel Modular (MMC) ha aparecido como una opción prometedora para accionamientos de media tensión de alta potencia debido a sus características, como modularidad total, flexibilidad de control, niveles de media tensión, calidad de potencia y posible operación sin transformador. Por lo tanto, esta tesis discute la aplicación del MMC para accionamientos de máquinas. El modelado del MMC y sus sistemas de control asociados para esta aplicación son analizados ampliamente en este documento. Específicamente, se ha propuesto un nuevo modelado basado en coordenadas dq y su sistema correspondiente sistema de control para regular el valor instantáneo de las tensiones de los condensadores del MMC. Además, se ha propuesto la integración de los sistemas de control de la máquina y del MMC para mejorar el rendimiento general del sistema. Por ejemplo, se demostró que las corrientes circulantes requeridas durante bajas frecuencias ac se reducen al considerar la interacción de ambos sistemas de control. La efectividad de las estrategias de control propuestas se validó a través de extensos resultados experimentales, que se han publicado en dos artículos (IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics) y seis artículos de conferencia (indexados en la base de datos Scopus), así como contribuciones importantes en otros proyectos relacionados con el control de convertidores multinivel modulares. El prototipo utilizado se compone de 18 celdas de potencia. El sistema se controla utilizando un procesador de señales digitales y dos FPGAs. Un segundo MMC con 12 celdas de potencia también se usó para algunas pruebas, conformando una unidad Back-to-Back MMC. Se probó el rendimiento dinámico y en estado estable de las metodologías de control propuestas, considerando el arranque del MMC, cambios escalón tanto en el par y las corrientes de magnetización, rampas de velocidad, pruebas de cruce por velocidad cero, operación de rotor bloqueado, operación con flujo debilitado, diferentes condiciones de carga, manipulación de la tensión dc del MMC, etc. En todos los casos, el rendimiento alcanzado es consistente con los resultados esperados. Nowadays, machinery and plant construction are demanding drive solutions with flexible and scalable design. In industrial sectors such as petrochemical, mining, power generation, etc., there is a demand for solutions with high efficiency, integrated safety and support from the supplier companies. In this context, the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) has appeared as a promising option for high-power medium-voltage drives due to their characteristics, such as full modularity, control flexibility, medium-voltage levels, power quality and possible transformer-less operation. Thereby, this thesis discusses the application of the MMC as a machine drive. The modelling and control systems required for this application are extensively analysed and discussed in this document. Specifically, a novel dq-based modelling of the MMC and its associated control system has been proposed to regulate the instantaneous value of the MMC capacitor voltages. Additionally, the integration of the machine and MMC control systems has been proposed to enhance the performance of the overall system. For example, it was demonstrated that the required circulating currents during low-ac frequencies are reduced by considering the interaction of both control systems. The effectiveness of the proposed control strategies is validated through extensive experimental results, which have been published in two journal papers (IEEE Transaction on Industrial Electronics) and six conference papers (indexed in the Scopus database), as well as important contributions in other projects related to the control of modular multilevel converters. The downscaled prototype utilised is composed of 18 power cells. The system is controlled using a Digital Signal Processor and two Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). A second MMC with 12 power cells was also used for some tests, conforming a Back-to-Back MMC-based drive. The dynamic and steady-state performance of the proposed control methodologies were tested, considering the MMC starting-up, step changes in both the torque and magnetising currents, speed-ramps, zero-speed crossing test, rotor-locked operation, flux-weakening operation, different loading conditions, manipulation of the input voltage of the MMC, etc. In all cases, the achieved performance is consistent with the expected results.

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Diaz, Matias. "Control of the modular multilevel matrix converter for wind energy conversion systems." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2017. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47157/.

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The nominal power of single Wind Energy Conversion Systems has been steadily growing, reaching power ratings close to 10 MW. In the power conversion stage, medium-voltage power converters are replacing the conventional low-voltage back-to-back topology. Modular Multilevel Converters have appeared as a promising solution for Multi-MW WECSs due to their characteristics such as modularity, reliability and the capability to reach high nominal voltages. Thereby, this thesis discusses the application of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter to drive Multi-MW Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs). The modelling and control systems required for this application are extensively analysed and discussed in this document. The proposed control strategies enable decoupled operation of the converter, providing maximum power point tracking capability at the generator-side, grid-code compliance and Low Voltage Ride Through Control at the grid-side and good steady-state and dynamic performance for balancing the capacitor voltages of the converter. The effectiveness of the proposed control strategies is validated through simulations and experimental results. Simulation results are obtained with a 10MW, 6.6 kV Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter based WECS model developed in PLECS software. Additionally, a 5 kVA downscale prototype has been designed and constructed during this Ph.D. The downscale prototype is composed of 27 H-Bridges power cells. The system is controlled using a Digital Signal Processor connected to three Field Programmable Gate Array which are equipped with 50 analogue-digital channels and 108 gate drive signals. Two programmable AMETEK power supplies emulate the electrical grid and the generator. The wind turbine dynamics is programmed in the generator-side power supply to emulate a generator operating in variable speed/voltage mode. The output port of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter is connected to another power source which can generate programmable grid sag-swell conditions. Simulation and experimental results for variable-speed operation, grid-code compliance, and capacitor voltage regulation have confirmed the successful operation of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter based WECSs. In all the experiments, the proposed control systems ensure proper capacitor voltage balancing, keeping the flying capacitor voltages bounded and with low ripple. Additionally, the performance of the generator-side and grid-side control system have been validated for Maximum Power Point Tracking and Low-Voltage Ride Through, respectively.

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Díaz, Díaz Matías David. "Control of the modular multilevel Matrix converter for wind energy conversion systems." Tesis, Universidad de Chile, 2017. http://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/147484.

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Doctor en Ingeniería Eléctrica. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
La potencia nominal de los Sistemas de Conversión de Energía Eólica se ha incrementado constantemente alcanzando niveles de potencia cercanos a los 10 MW. Por tanto, convertidores de potencia de media tensión están reemplazando a los convertidores Back-to-Back de baja tensión habitualmente empleados en la etapa de conversión de energía. Convertidores Modulares Multinivel se han posicionado como una solución atractiva para Sistemas de Conversión de Energía Eólica de alta potencia debido a sus buenas prestaciones. Algunas de estas prestaciones son la capacidad de alcanzar altos voltajes, modularidad y confiabilidad. En este contexto, esta tesis discute la aplicación del Convertidor Modular Matricial Multinivel para conectar Sistemas de Conversión de Energía Eólica de alta potencia. Los modelos matemáticos y estrategias de control requeridas para esta aplicación son descritos y discutidos en este documento. Las estrategias de control propuestas habilitan una operación desacoplada del convertidor, proporcionando seguimiento del máximo punto de potencia en el lado del generador eléctrico del sistema eólico, cumplimiento de normas de conexión en el lado de la red eléctrica y regulación de los condensadores flotantes del convertidor. La efectividad de las estrategias de control propuestas es validada a través de simulaciones y experimentos realizados con un prototipo de laboratorio. Las simulaciones se realizan con un Sistemas de Conversión de Energía Eólica de 10 MW operando a 6.6 kV. Dicho sistema se implementa en el software PLECS. Por otro, se ha desarrollado un prototipo de laboratorio de 6kVA durante el desarrollo de este proyecto. El prototipo de laboratorio considera un Convertidor Modular Matricial Multinivel de 27 módulos Puente-H . El sistema es controlado empleando una plataforma de control basada en una Digital Signal Processor conectada a tres tarjetas del tipo Field Programmable Gate Array que proveen de 50 mediciones análogo-digital y 108 señales de disparo. La entrada del convertidor es conectada a una fuente programable marca Ametek que emula el comportamiento de la turbina eólica. A su vez, la salida del convertidor es conectada a otra fuente programable con capacidad de producir fallas en la tensión. Los resultados obtenidos, tanto en el prototipo experimental como en simulación, confirman la operación exitosa del Convertidor Modular Matricial Multinivel en aplicaciones eólicas de alta potencia. En todos los casos, las estrategias de control propuestas aseguran regulación de la tensión en los condensadores flotantes, seguimiento del máximo punto de potencia en el lado del generador eléctrico del sistema eólico y cumplimiento de normas de conexión en el lado de la red eléctrica.
The nominal power of single Wind Energy Conversion Systems has been steadily growing, reaching power ratings close to 10MW. In the power conversion stage, medium-voltage power converters are replacing the conventional low-voltage back-to-back topology. Modular Multilevel Converters have appeared as a promising solution for Multi-MW WECSs due to their characteristics such as modularity, reliability and the capability to reach high nominal voltages. Thereby, this thesis discusses the application of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter (\mc) to drive Multi-MW Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs). The modelling and control systems required for this application are extensively analysed and discussed in this document. The proposed control strategies enable decoupled operation of the converter, providing maximum power point tracking capability at the generator-side, grid-code compliance and Low Voltage Ride Through Control at the grid-side and good steady state and dynamic performance for balancing the capacitor voltages of the converter.\\ The effectiveness of the proposed control strategies is validated through simulations and experimental results. Simulation results are obtained with a 10MW, 6.6 kVM3C based WECS model developed in PLECS software. Additionally, a 5 kVA downscale prototype has been designed and constructed during this Ph.D. The downscale prototype is composed of 27 H-Bridges power cells. The system is controlled using a Digital Signal Processor connected to three Field Programmable Gate Array which are equipped with 50 analogue-digital channels and 108 gate drive signals. Two programmable AMETEK power supplies emulate the electrical grid and the generator. The wind turbine dynamics is programmed in the generator-side power supply to emulate a generator operating in variable speed/voltage mode. The output port of the M3C is connected to another power source which can generate programmable grid sag-swell conditions. Simulation and experimental results for variable-speed operation, grid-code compliance, and capacitor voltage regulation have confirmed the successful operation of the \mc{} based WECSs. In all the experiments, the proposed control systems ensure proper capacitor voltage balancing, keeping the flying capacitor voltages bounded and with low ripple. Additionally, the performance of the generator-side and grid-side control system have been validated for Maximum Power Point Tracking and Low-Voltage Ride Through, respectively.

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Smailes, Michael Edward. "Hybrid HVDC transformer for multi-terminal networks." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/31173.

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There is a trend for offshore wind farms to move further from the point of common coupling to access higher and more consistent wind speeds to reduce the levelised cost of energy. To accommodate these rising transmission distances, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission has become increasingly popular. However, existing HVDC wind farm topologies and converter systems are ill suited to the demands of offshore operation. The HVDC and AC substations have been shown to contribute to more than 20% of the capital cost of the wind farm and provide a single point of failure. Therefore, many wind farms have experienced significant delays in construction and commissioning, or been brought off line until faults could be repaired. What is more, around 75% of the cost of the HVDC and AC substations can be attributed to structural and installation costs. Learning from earlier experiences, industry is now beginning to investigate the potential of a modular approach. In place of a single large converter, several converters are connected in series, reducing substation individual size and complexity. While such options somewhat reduce the capital costs, further reductions are possible through elimination of the offshore substations altogether. This thesis concerns the design and evaluation the Hybrid HVDC Transformer, a high power, high voltage, DC transformer. This forms part of the platform-less (i.e. without substations) offshore DC power collection and distribution concept first introduced by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. By operating in the medium frequency range the proposed Hybrid HVDC Transformer can be located within each turbine’s nacelle or tower and remove the need for expensive offshore AC and DC substations. While solid state, non-isolating DC-DC transformers have been proposed in the literature, they are incapable of achieving the step up ratios required for the Hybrid HVDC transformer [1]– [3]. A magnetic transformer is therefore required, although medium frequency and non-sinusoidal operation does complicate the design somewhat. For example, inter-winding capacitances are more significant and core losses are increased due to the added harmonics injected by the primary and secondary converters [1], [2]. To mitigate the impact of these complications, an investigation into the optimal design was conducted, including all power converter topologies, core shapes and winding configurations. The modular multilevel converter in this case proved to be the most efficient and practical topology however, the number of voltage levels that could be generated on the primary converter was limited by the DC bus voltage. To avoid the use of pulse width modulation and hence large switching losses, a novel MMC control algorithm is proposed to reduce the magnitude of the converter generated harmonics while maintaining a high efficiency. The development and analysis of this High Definition Modular Multilevel Control algorithm forms the bulk of this thesis’ contribution. While the High Definition Modular Multilevel Control algorithm was developed initially for the Hybrid HVDC Transformer, analysis shows it has several other potential applications particularly in medium and low voltage ranges.

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Ilves, Kalle. "Modeling and Design of Modular Multilevel Converters for Grid Applications." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Elektrisk energiomvandling, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-153762.

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This thesis aims to bring clarity to the dimensioning aspects and limiting factors of the modular multilevel converter (MMC). Special consideration is given to the dc capacitors in the submodules as they are a driving factor for the size and weight of the converter. It is found that if the capacitor voltages are allowed to increase by 10% the stored energy must be 21 kJ/MW in order to compensate the capacitor voltage ripple. The maximum possible output power can, however, be increased by injecting a second-order harmonic in the circulating current. A great advantage of cascaded converters is the possibility to achieve excellent harmonic performance at low switching frequencies. Therefore, this thesis also considers the relation between switching harmonics, capacitor voltage ripple, and arm quantities. It is shown that despite subharmonics in the capacitor voltages, it is still possible to achieve periodic arm quantities. The balancing of the capacitor voltages is also considered in further detail. It is found that it is possible to balance the capacitor voltages even at fundamental switching frequency although this will lead to a comparably large capacitor voltage ripple. Therefore, in order to limit the peak-to-peak voltage ripple, it is shown that a predictive algorithm can be used in which the resulting switching frequency is approximately 2–3 times the fundamental frequency. This thesis also presents two new submodule concepts. The first submodule simply improves the trade-off between the switching frequency and capacitor voltage balancing. The second submodule includes the possibility to insert negative voltages which allows higher modulation indices compared to half-bridge submodules. A brief comparison of cascaded converters for ac-ac applications is also presented. It is concluded that the MMC appears to be well suited for ac-ac applications where input and output frequencies are close or equal, such as in interconnection of ac grids. In low-frequency applications such as low-speed drives, however, the difficulties with handling the energy variations in the converter arms are much more severe in the MMC compared to the other considered topologies.

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Huang, Han. "Analysis and control of modular multilevel cascaded converter-based flexible AC transmission systems." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2018. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/22886/.

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Yu, Jianghui. "DC Fault Current Analysis and Control for Modular Multilevel Converters." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78054.

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Recent research into industrial applications of electric power conversion shows an increase in the use of renewable energy sources and an increase in the need for electric power by the loads. The Medium-Voltage DC (MVDC) concept can be an optimal solution. On the other hand, the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) is an attractive converter topology choice, as it has advantages such as excellent harmonic performance, distributed energy storage, and near ideal current and voltage scalability. The fault response, on the other hand, is a big challenge for the MVDC distribution systems and the traditional MMCs with the Half-Bridge submodule configuration, especially when a DC short circuit fault happens. In this study, the fault current behavior is analyzed. An alternative submodule topology and a fault operation control are explored to achieve the fault current limiting capability of the converter. A three-phase SiC-based MMC prototype with the Full-Bridge configuration is designed and built. The SiC devices can be readily adopted to take advantage of the wide-bandgap devices in MVDC applications. The Full-Bridge configuration provides additional control and energy storage capabilities. The full in-depth design, controls, and testing of the MMC prototype are presented, including among others: component selection, control algorithms, control hardware implementation, pre-charge and discharge circuits, and protection scheme. Systematical tests are conducted to verify the function of the converter. The fault current behavior and the performance of the proposed control are verified by both simulation and experiment. Fast fault current clearing and fault ride-through capability are achieved.
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Antonopoulos, Antonios. "Control, Modulation and Implementation of Modular Multilevel Converters." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Elektriska maskiner och effektelektronik, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-34188.

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Denna avhandling behandlar analys och styrning av den modulära multinivå omvandlaren (M2C). M2C är en lovande omvandlarteknologi för högspända högeffekttillämpningar. Anledningen till detta är låg distorsion i utstorheterna kan uppnås med låg medelswitchfrekvens per switch och utan utgångsfilter. Med M2C har utspänningen så lågt övertonsinnehåll att drift av högeffektmotorer är möjlig utan reduktion av märkeffekten. Emellertid innebär det stora antalet styrda switchar att styrningen blir mer komplex än för motsvarande tvånivåomvandlare. Styrningen av M2C måste måste konstrueras så att submodulernas kondensatorspänningar balanseras och är stabila oberoende av driftfall. En aktiv mekanism för val av submoduler, som är integrerad i modulatorn, har visat sig vara effektiv för att ombesörja den interna balanseringen av omvandlararmarna. Utöver balanseringen av de individuella kondensatorerna krävs en strategi för styrning av den totalt upplagrade energin i omvandlaren. Med utgångspunkt i en analytisk beskrivning av omvandlaren föreslås styrlagar för både öppen styrning och sluten reglering, vilka genom både simuleringar och med hjälp av experiment har visat sig vara stabila i hela arbetsområdet. Den potentiella växelverkan mellan den inre omvandlarstyrningen och en yttre strömreglering undersöks också. Både simuleringar och experiment bekräftar att eventuell interaktion inte innebär några avsevärda problem vare sig för omvandlaren eller motorn. En hårdvaruimplementering av en nedskalad trefasig 10kVA-omvandlare har genomförts för att verifiera modellering och styrning. Implementeringen av styrningen beskrivs i detalj. Styrningen är anmärkningsvärt snabb och kan utökas till godtyckligt antal nivåer. Den kan därför användas för en fullskaleimplementering i MW-klassen.
This thesis deals with the analysis and control of the modular multilevel converter (M2C). The M2C is a promising converter technology for various high-voltage high-power applications. The reason to this is that low-distortion output quantities can be achieved with low average switching frequencies per switch and without output filters. With the M2C the output voltage has such a low harmonic content that high-power motors can be operated without any derating. However, the apparent large number of devices, requires more complex converter control techniques than a two-level counterpart. The internal control of an M2C must be designed so that the submodule capacitor voltages are equalized and stable independent of the loading conditions. An active submodule selection mechanism, included in the modulator, has been shown able to provide voltage sharing inside the converter arm. Apart from the individual capacitor voltage sharing, a strategy has to be designed to ensure that the total amount of energy stored inside the converter will always be controlled. Based on an analytical description of the converter, both feedback and open-loop control methods are suggested, simulated and experimentally evaluated, which will ensure stable operation in the whole operation range. The potential interaction of the internal controllers with an external motor current controller is also investigated. Both simulation and experimental results show that any interaction will not result in any problems neither for the converter nor for the motor control itself. A hardware implementation of a down-scaled 10 kVA three-phase laboratory prototype converter is performed, in order to evaluate the modeling and the controllers developed. The controller implementation is described in detail, as it exhibits remarkably fast response, and can be expanded up to an arbitrary number of levels. Therefore it can be used even by a full-scale converter implementation in the MW range.
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Wang, Puyu. "A multi-terminal modular multilevel converter-based HVDC system with an offshore wind farm." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2016. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/6442/.

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The increased demand for electrical power and the concern of environmental pollution drive the development of bulk-power transmission over long distance and renewable energy. The use of multi-terminal (MT) modular multilevel converter (MMC) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology to integrate power from the offshore wind farm (OWF) is becoming increasingly popular. However, some technological barriers and potential risks may exist in the new technology, which requires comprehensive research and innovative developments. This thesis investigates several important aspects of an offshore integrated MMC multi-terminal HVDC (MTDC) system, including start-up control, control and protection under AC and DC fault conditions. For the start-up control, a hierarchical start-up scheme is proposed for the terminals with active AC networks and a reduced DC voltage start-up scheme is proposed for the terminal with the OWF. Synthesising both schemes forms a comprehensive start-up control scheme for the start-up control of the MTDC system, which can effectively mitigate the voltage spikes and current surges during the start-up process. For control and protection against AC fault conditions, associated control and protection strategies and detailed control and protection sequences are proposed for the faults occurring at the converter AC-side. In addition, a special control and protection strategy is proposed when the faulted-side MMC experiences blocking failure following the fault. For the DC fault management, a fault isolation strategy is proposed and the system recovery scheme is comprehensively investigated after the fault isolation, with delayed-auto-re-configuration (DARC) schemes being proposed. Combining the DARC scheme and the fault isolation strategy, a complete control and protection sequence is proposed. Effectiveness of the proposed schemes is evaluated on the RTDS simulation platform.

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Yin, Congqi. "Dynamic performance of voltage balancing and circulating current suppression control for modular multilevel converter." Thesis, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10443/3765.

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Global power consumption has increased by approximately 3% each year over the past 15 years. The growing demand for energy has stimulated the spread of clean and reliable renewable energy networks and power grid interconnections throughout the world. For example, in Europe, there are 23 High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission lines under construction which are scheduled for completion before 2024. The Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) is one of the most attractive candidates for the HVDC transmission system converter technology. Its high flexibility and controllability make it an attractive option for HVDC transmission. However, the higher initial investment and the unfavourable conditions for using associated DC circuit breakers have always been a barrier to further installations. Since ABB successfully developed the HVDC DC circuit breakers in 2012, there is increasing interest in DC grids using the MMC HVDC transmission system. However, one of the common problems existing in the HVDC transmission system is the control of the capacitor volt-age in each submodule of the MMC. However, in the transmission systems, especially in the renewable energy systems, there are disturbances existing. The conventional voltage balancing control is weak to the disturbances, such as power and sampling frequency changes. Therefore, the proposed voltage balancing control in this thesis has improved the responding time and precision of the control. It determines the charging state of each submodule by deriving the capacitor voltage variations, thereby ensuring the voltage of each capacitor is within pre-defined range regardless the disturbance. In later study, both simulation and experimental results have shown the proposed control approach has strong immunity to the sampling frequency noise compared to the conventional control. However, even with the proposed voltage balancing control, the capacitor voltage difference cannot be eliminated entirely. They will cause circulating current flowing among the phases of the circuit. Therefore, causing unnecessary pressures to the affected components. The circulating current suppression control pro-posed in this thesis can eliminate the AC component of the circulating current, by regulating it according to the power going through the converter. It gets rid of the two PID controllers and abc-dq transformation which are commonly used in conventional circulating current control approach. The simulation and experiment results have shown the suppression of the proposed control approach regarding the AC components in the circulating current, and the fast response time taking effect within one control cycle. In this thesis, both proposed control approaches are presented with simulation results and validated with the scaled down experiment model.

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Nampally, Ashok. "Investigation of modulation dynamics and control of modular multilevel converter for high voltage DC grids." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2017. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=235573.

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Energy security concerns and the impact of traditional sources of power generation on the climate have prompted a rise in renewable energy expansion around the world. Power transmission from remote generation sites to consumers over long distance is most efficient using High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission lines. Consequently, HVDC and the integration of renewable resources are considered as key perspectives in the improvement of sustainable energy systems capable of secure and stable electric power supply. With the intention of huge energy demand in the future, the multi-terminal DC grid concept is proposed based on various converter topologies like Line Commutated Converter (LCC), Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC), and Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) HVDC technologies. These converters play a vital role in integrating remotely-located renewable generation and reinforcing existing power systems. The MMC has become increasingly popular in HVDC transmission compared to conventional line commutated converters, two-level and multilevel voltage source converters. Low generation of harmonics, a low switching frequency of semiconductors, sine formed AC voltages and currents, black start capability and higher overall efficiency are a few of the unique features of MMC. The MMC is characterised by a modular arm structure, formed by a cascade connection of a vast number of simple cells with floating DC capacitors. These cells are called Sub-Modules (SMs) and can be easily assembled into a converter for high voltage power conversion systems. Compared with traditional VSCs, the analytical modelling of MMC is more challenging. This is because of technical issues such as higher order system, the discontinuous and non-linear nature of signal transfer through converters, the complexity of the interaction equations between the AC and DC variables, and harmonic frequency conversion through AC side and DC side of the converter. This work intends to resolve these challenges by developing a detailed non-linear model using fundamental switching Selective Harmonic Elimination (SHE) modulation technique, an average MMC model in DQ0 frame and an analytical dynamic MMC model, which can be suitable for small-signal stability studies, and control design. Firstly, the detailed model of MMC using fundamental switching SHE modulation scheme has been developed using PSCAD/EMTDC (Power systems computer aided design Electromagnetic transients for DC) software. The basic terms and equations of the MMC have been presented along control loops. The significance of the switching frequency on the performance of the MMC has been studied as well as the relation between the switching frequency, the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and the number of output voltage levels. Detailed representation of MMC systems in PSCAD/EMTDC programs incorporates the modelling of Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) valves and should typically utilise small integration time-steps to represent fast switching events precisely. Computational burden introduced by such detailed models make the study of steady-state and transient events more complex, highlighting the need to implement more efficient models that provide comparative behaviour and dynamic response. Secondly, average DQ0 models has been implemented to accurately replicate the steady-state, dynamic and transient behaviour of MMC in PSCAD/EMTDC programs. These simplified models represent the average response of switching devices and converters by using averaging techniques involving controlled sources and switching functions. Developing the MMC average model in DQ0 frame was a challenging task because of the multiplication terms in the MMC average model in ABC frame. The proposed approach to overcome this challenge is considering generic form for the product variables and multiplying them in ABC frame and then transferring only the DC and fundamental frequency components of the results to DQ0 frame. The comparisons between detailed model and the average model validated the effectiveness of the average model in representing the dynamics of MMC. It is at least one hundred times faster than the detailed model for the same simulation time step. Finally, a dynamic analytical MMC model and associated controls have been proposed. To enable the model application to a broad range of system configurations and various dynamic studies, the model is built on a modular modelling approach using four sub-systems; an AC system, Phase Locked Loop (PLL) system, MMC system and a DC arrangement. The developed MMC system model has been linearized and implemented in state-space form. To select the best open-loop controller gains, eigenvalue analysis is performed for each particular test system. The rationality and correctness of the proposed model are verified against non-linear PSCAD/EMTDC simulations, and good accuracy is obtained in the time domain analysis. Further, the model is also verified in the frequency domain, and it is concluded that the developed model can be employed for dynamic analysis below 300 Hz.

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Chen, Chao. "Control of an H-bridge modular multilevel converter for reliable operation of DC transmission systems." Thesis, University of Strathclyde, 2014. http://oleg.lib.strath.ac.uk:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=23515.

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This thesis presents improved modulation and control schemes for an H-bridge modular multilevel converter (MMC) that can be used to enhance the transient response of DC transmission systems. The schemes enable H-bridge MMC cell capacitor voltages to be regulated independent of the DC link voltage in a DC transmission system, and also permit operation with variable DC link voltage, down to zero voltage, with full control over active and reactive power exchange. The proposed schemes also offer protection functionality during a pole-to-pole DC fault by restraining the DC fault current magnitude in the converter arms to a level compatible with the current rating of the converter switching devices. The modulation and control schemes use the perturbations in the cell capacitor voltages and common mode currents of an individual phase to eliminate the second-order harmonics from each converter arm. This is achieved without a dedicated controller for suppression of the second-order harmonics . The validity of the proposed modulation and control schemes is confirmed using simulations and experimentation in open and close loop using a scaled down H-bridge MMC. Their viability in DC transmission systems is assessed using simulation of point-to-point and multi-terminal DC networks; this includes power transmission with reduced DC link voltage and survival from permanent and temporary DC faults with DC link controlled recharging following fault clearance. The major practical implication of the proposed modulation and control schemes is that they offer the possibility for voltage source converter based DC transmission systems to ride-through DC faults without the need for expensive and fast DC circuit breakers, as is being pursued by HVDC manufacturers. This thesis demonstrates the possibility of operation without converter blocking, without risk of converter damage from excessive current stresses. In this manner, a converter station of the DC transmission system can be used during a DC fault to provide voltage support to an AC grid.

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Sotoodeh, Pedram. "A single-phase multi-level D-STATCOM inverter using modular multi-level converter (MMC) topology for renewble energy sources." Diss., Kansas State University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/17184.

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Ruth Douglas Miller
This dissertation presents the design of a novel multi-level inverter with FACTS capability for small to mid-size (10–20kW) permanent-magnet wind installations using modular multi-level converter (MMC) topology. The aim of the work is to design a new type of inverter with D-STATCOM option to provide utilities with more control on active and reactive power transfer of distribution lines. The inverter is placed between the renewable energy source, specifically a wind turbine, and the distribution grid in order to fix the power factor of the grid at a target value, regardless of wind speed, by regulating active and reactive power required by the grid. The inverter is capable of controlling active and reactive power by controlling the phase angle and modulation index, respectively. The unique contribution of the proposed work is to combine the two concepts of inverter and D-STATCOM using a novel voltage source converter (VSC) multi-level topology in a single unit without additional cost. Simulations of the proposed inverter, with 5 and 11 levels, have been conducted in MATLAB/Simulink for two systems including 20 kW/kVAR and 250 W/VAR. To validate the simulation results, a scaled version (250 kW/kVAR) of the proposed inverter with 5 and 11 levels has been built and tested in the laboratory. Experimental results show that the reduced-scale 5- and 11-level inverter is able to fix PF of the grid as well as being compatible with IEEE standards. Furthermore, total cost of the prototype models, which is one of the major objectives of this research, is comparable with market prices.

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Antonopoulos, Antonios. "On the Internal Dynamics and AC-Motor Drive Application of Modular Multilevel Converters." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Elektrisk energiomvandling, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-156200.

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This thesis is an effort to investigate the operation and the performanceof modular multilevel converters (M2Cs). Proven to be the most promisingtopology in high-voltage high-power applications, it is necessary to put aneffort in understanding the physical laws that govern the internal dynamicsof such converters, in order to design appropriate control methods. AlthoughM2Cs belong to the well-studied family of voltage-source converters (VSCs),and claim a modular structure, their control is significantly more complicatedcompared to two- or three-level VSCs, due to the fact that a much highernumber of switches and capacitors are needed in such a topology. This thesishighlights the important parameters that should be considered when designingthe control for an M2C, through analyzing its internal dynamics, and alsosuggests ways to control such converters ensuring stable operation withoutcompromising the performance of the converter.Special focus is given on ac motor-drive applications as they are very demandingand challenging for the converter performance. Interactions betweenthe internal dynamics and the dynamics of the driven motor are experimentallyinvestigated. The problem of operating the converter when connectedto a motor standing still is visited, even under the condition that a greatamount of torque and current are requested, in order to provide an idea forthe converter requirements under such conditions. Finally, an optimization ofthe converter operation is suggested in order to avoid overrating the convertercomponents in certain operation areas that this is possible.All analytical investigations presented in this thesis are confirmed by experimentalresults on a laboratory prototype converter, which was developedfor the purposes of this project. Experimental verification proves the validityof the theoretical investigations, as well as the correct performance of thecontrol methods developed during this project on a real, physical converter,hoping that the results of this thesis will be useful for large-scale implementations,in the mega- or even giga-watt power range.
Denna avhandling är ett försök att undersöka drift och egenskaper avmodulära multinivåomvandlare (M2C:er). Eftersom denna topologi anses varaden mest lovande inom högspänings-högeffekt-tillämpningar är, och somett underlag för att kunna formulera lämpliga styrmetoder, är det nödvändigtatt lägga kraft i att försöka förståde fysikaliska lagar som styr den inredynamiken i sådana omvandlare. Även om M2C:erna tillhör den välstuderadefamiljen av spänningsstyva omvandlare (VSC:er), och har en modulärstruktur, är deras reglering avsevärt mer komplicerad jämfört med två- ellertre-nivåomvandlare, eftersom ett mycket större antal switchar och kondensatorerär nödvändiga i en sådan topologi. Denna avhandling sätter fingretpå de parametrar som måste beaktas när man konstruerar regleringen för enM2C, genom att analysera den interna dynamiken, samt att föreslå sätt attstyra sådana omvandlare såatt stabil drift kan säkerställas utan att negativtpåverka prestanda.Ett speciellt fokus läggs på växelströmsmotordrifter eftersom de är särskiltutmanande vad gäller prestanda. Växelverkan mellan den interna dynamikenoch motorns dynamik undersöks experimentellt. Problemet att driva motornvid stillestånd behandlas även i fallet med hög ström och högt moment för atterhålla kunskap om kraven påomvandlaren i sådana fall. Slutligen föreslås enoptimering av omvandlarens drifttillstånd för att undvika överdimensioneringav omvandlarens komponenter i de fall detta är möjligt.Alla analytiska undersökningar som läggs fram i denna avhandling är bekräftadegenom experimentella resultat från en laboratorieomvandlare, somutvecklats inom ramen för detta arbete. Den experimentella verifieringen bevisargiltigheten av alla teoretiska undersökningar. Den visar också på demycket goda prestanda som de utvecklade styrmetoderna har vid drift aven verklig fysisk omvandlare. Förhoppningen är att resultaten från detta arbetekan komma till använding i storskaliga implementerinar i mega- ellergiga-wattklassen.

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Jiang, Xu [Verfasser]. "Protection Schemes for Modular Multilevel Converter Based High Voltage Direct Current Transmission System Converters / Xu Jiang." Aachen : Shaker, 2019. http://d-nb.info/1188550845/34.

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Johnson, Jalen Craig. "High Power Density GaN Based Boost Inverter and Resonant Modular Multilevel Boost Converter for Automotive Applications." Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2018. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/28778.

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With the rise in demand for electric vehicles increasing, the need for high efficiency electrification systems is in high demand. One challenge is keeping full output power to the electric drives as the vehicle battery drops. This thesis presents a GaN based three-phase semi-quasi-z-source boost inverter that can produce twice the output voltage of a traditional inverter without the need for a boost converter stage. This single stage approach is great when the AC output voltage is relatively low. A second approach presented in this paper is a novel GaN based composite boost converter topology which is made up of a very efficient unregulated converter topology with an integrated partial power voltage regulation stage. This approach offers the benefits of very high efficiency from the unregulated converter stage and the regulated output voltage with the voltage regulation stage. This design can offer an estimated efficiency up to 98.6%.

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Colmenares, Juan. "ANALYSIS, IMPLEMENTATION AND EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF A PHASE SHIFTED PWM CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MODULAR MULTILEVEL CONVERTER." Thesis, KTH, Elektrisk energiomvandling, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-53658.

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Nowadays, it is problematic to connect only one power semiconductor switch directly to the grid due to the high voltage range. In order to solve this difficulty, a new type of power converter has been introduced as a solution in high power applications. Multilevel Converters use high speed switching components, avoiding the problem of linking them directly to the grid by connecting single devices among multiple DC levels. Differents Multilevel topologies have been developed in the last few years. Multilevel Converters are more complex to modulate than the two level traditional converters because of the number of switching alternatives that are available. The latest and most promising such topology for high power applications is the Modular Multilevel Converter (M2C). Several control and modulation methods have been suggested for this topology. The aim of this master thesis project is to deeply investigate and evaluate one of them, based on a carrier phase-shifted Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) techniques. Four different control topologies using phase shift PWM techniques on M2C are studied and explored in this work. These topologies include the following loops of control: Averaging Control based on the currents inside the converter, Individual Balancing Control based on the output current and capacitors voltages, and Arm Balancing Control based on the voltage difference between the arms of the converter. The operation principle of an M2C is presented. This project proposes a switching frequency that meets the two required criteria: low enough to maintain cost feasibility, and high enough to reach a harmonic performance target. Additionally, this work proposes an analytic expression for the output voltage spectrum of the converter, which enables prediction of harmonic performance. Three distinct simulations were performed each one using different control topologies and switching frequencies. The first controller simulated took into account the Averaging Control topology, based on the circulating current. Within this topology both individual and arm balancing techniques are also explored. A second controller is also simulated using Averaging Control, based on the arms currents, as well as the other control loops. For the last case an Averaging Control, based on the arm currents, without the Arm Balancing is simulated. The results of each simulation are discussed and compared. Finally, these topologies are implemented and verified experimentally on a 10-KVA M2C prototype. The experiments are performed using only one phase and 11-level modulation methods. The controller efficiency is studied and verified through step response analysis.

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Bergna, Diaz Gilbert. "Modular Multilevel Converter Control for HVDC Operation : Optimal Shaping of the Circulating Current Signal for Internal Energy Regulation." Thesis, CentraleSupélec, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015SUPL0017/document.

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Dans le cadre du programme de croissance Européen 2020, la commission européenne a mis en place officiellement un chemin à long terme pour une économie à faible émission de carbone, en aspirant une réduction d’au moins 80% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, d’ici 2050. Répondre à ces exigences ambitieuses, impliquera un changement majeur de paradigme, et notamment en ce qui concerne les infrastructures du réseau électrique. Les percées dans la technologie des semi-conducteurs et les avancées avec les nouvelles topologies d’électronique de puissance et leurs contrôle-commandes, ont contribué à l’impulsion donnée au processus en cours de réaliser un tel SuperGrid. Une percée technologique majeure a eu lieu en 2003, avec le convertisseur modulaire multi-niveaux (MMC ou M2C), présenté par le professeur Marquardt, et qui est actuellement la topologie d’électronique de puissance la plus adaptée pour les stations HVDC. Cependant, cette structure de conversion introduit également un certain nombre de défis relativement complexes tels que les courants “additionnels” qui circulent au sein du convertisseur, entrainant des pertes supplémentaires et un fonctionnement potentiellement instable. Ce projet de thèse vise à concevoir des stratégies de commande “de haut niveau” pour contrôler le MMC adaptées pour les applications à courant continue-haute tension (HVDC), dans des conditions de réseau AC équilibrés et déséquilibrés. La stratégie de commande optimale identifiée est déterminée via une approche pour la conception du type “de haut en bas”, inhérente aux stratégies d’optimisation, où la performance souhaitée du convertisseur MMC donne la stratégie de commande qui lui sera appliquée. Plus précisément, la méthodologie d’optimisation des multiplicateurs de Lagrange est utilisée pour calculer le signal minimal de référence du courant de circulation du MMC dans son repère naturel
Following Europe’s 2020 growth program, the Energy Roadmap 2050 launched by the European Commission (EC) has officially set a long term path for a low-carbon economy, assuming a reduction of at least 80% of greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Meeting such ambitious requirements will imply a major change in paradigm, including the electricity grid infrastructure as we know it.The breakthroughs in semi-conductor technology and the advances in power electronics topologies and control have added momentum to the on-going process of turning the SuperGrid into a reality. Perhaps the most recent breakthrough occurred in 2003, when Prof. Marquardt introduced the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC or M2C) which is now the preferred power electronic topology that is starting to be used in VSC-HVDC stations. It does however, introduce a number of rather complex challenges such as “additional” circulating currents within the converter itself, causing extra losses and potentially unstable operation. In addition, the MMC will be required to properly balance the capacitive energy stored within its different arms, while transferring power between the AC and DC grids that it interfaces.The present Thesis project aimed to design adequate “high-level” MMC control strategies suited for HVDC applications, under balanced and unbalanced AC grid conditions. The resulting control strategy is derived with a “top-to-bottom” design approach, inherent to optimization strategies, where the desired performance of the MMC results in the control scheme that will be applied. More precisely, the Lagrange multipliers optimization methodology is used to calculate the minimal MMC circulating current reference signals in phase coordinates, capable of successfully regulating the capacitive arm energies of the converter, while reducing losses and voltage fluctuations, and effectively decoupling any power oscillations that would take place in the AC grid and preventing them from propagating into the DC grid

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Elamalayil, Soman Deepak. "Multilevel Power Converters with Smart Control for Wave Energy Conversion." Doctoral thesis, Uppsala universitet, Elektricitetslära, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-332730.

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The main focus of this thesis is on the power electronic converter system challenges associated with the grid integration of variable-renewable-energy (VRE) sources like wave, marine current, tidal, wind, solar etc. Wave energy conversion with grid integration is used as the key reference, considering its high energy potential to support the future clean energy requirements and due the availability of a test facility at Uppsala University. The emphasis is on the DC-link power conditioning and grid coupling of direct driven wave energy converters (DDWECs). The DDWEC reflects the random nature of its input energy to its output voltage wave shape. Thereby, it demands for intelligent power conversion techniques to facilitate the grid connection. One option is to improve and adapt an already existing, simple and reliable multilevel power converter technology, using smart control strategies. The proposed WECs to grid interconnection system consists of uncontrolled three-phase rectifiers, three-level boost converter(TLBC) or three-level buck-boost converter (TLBBC) and a three-level neutral point clamped (TLNPC) inverter. A new method for pulse delay control for the active balancing of DC-link capacitor voltages by using TLBC/TLBBC is presented. Duty-ratio and pulse delay control methods are combined for obtaining better voltage regulation at the DC-link and for achieving higher controllability range. The classic voltage balancing problem of the NPC inverter input, is solved efficiently using the above technique. A synchronous current compensator is used for the NPC inverter based grid coupling. Various results from both simulation and hardware testing show that the required power conditioning and power flow control can be obtained from the proposed multilevel multistage converter system. The entire control strategies are implemented in Xilinx Virtex 5 FPGA, inside National Instruments’ CompactRIO system using LabVIEW. A contour based dead-time harmonic analysis method for TLNPC and the possibilities of having various interconnection strategies of WEC-rectifier units to complement the power converter efforts for stabilizing the DC-link, are also presented. An advanced future AC2AC direct power converter system based on Modular multilevel converter (MMC) structure developed at Siemens AG is presented briefly to demonstrate the future trends in this area.

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Wang, Jun. "Switching-Cycle Control and Sensing Techniques for High-Density SiC-Based Modular Converters." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/83518.

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Nowadays high power density has become an emerging need for the medium-voltage (MV) high-power converters in applications of power distribution systems in urban areas and transportation carriers like ship, airplane, and so forth. The limited footprint or space resource cost such immensely high price that introducing expensive advanced equipment to save space becomes a cost-effective option. To this end, replacing conventional Si IGBT with the superior SiC MOSFET to elevate the power density of MV modular converters has been defined as the concentration of this research work. As the modular multilevel converter (MMC) is the most typical modular converter for high power applications, the research topic is narrowed down to study the SiC MOSFET-based MMC. Fundamentals of the MMC is firstly investigated by introducing a proposed state-space switching model, followed by unveiling all possible operation scenarios of the MMC. The lower-frequency energy fluctuation on passive components of the MMC is interpreted and prior-art approaches to overcome it are presented. By scrutinizing the converter's switching states, a new switching-cycle control (SCC) approach is proposed to balance the capacitor energy within one switching cycle is explored. An open-loop model-predictive method is leveraged to study the behavior of the SCC, and then a hybrid-current-mode (HCM) approach to realize the closed-loop SCC on hardware is proposed and verified in simulation. In order to achieve the hybrid-current-mode SCC (HCM-SCC), a high-performance Rogowski switch-current sensor (RSCS) is proposed and developed. As sensing the switching current is a critical necessity for HCM-SCC, the RSCS is designed to meet all the requirement for the control purposes. A PCB-embedded shielding design is proposed to improve the sensor accuracy under high dv/dt noises caused by the rapid switching transients of SiC MOSFET. The overall system and control validations have been conducted on a high-power MMC prototype. The basic unit of the MMC prototype is a SiC Power Electronics Building Block (PEBB) rated at 1 kV DC bus voltage. Owing to the proposed SCC, the PEBB development has achieved high power density with considerable reduction of passive component size. Finally, experimental results exhibit the excellent performance of the RSCS and the HCM-SCC.
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Abildgaard, Elisabeth Nøkleby. "Exploring the Properties of a Modular Multilevel Converter Based HVDC Link : With Focus on Voltage Capability, Power System Relations, and Control System." Thesis, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for elkraftteknikk, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-19032.

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The properties of a Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) are investigated. This is a new and promising converter type for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) applications. A case with a MMC connected to a stiff grid through a filter and a transformer is analysed both theoretically and in simulations, with focus on three main topics.The first topic is the available voltage at the converter terminal and modulation strategies. Theoretical evaluations are compared with simulation results. Two different methods are used to analytically investigate the relationship between modulation index and terminal voltage. The effect of third harmonic distortion is also considered. Simulations proved that the converter followed the theoretical modulation curve. Qualitative comparisons of theoretically developed voltage wave shapes with simulation results with different modulation indexes were successful, but quantitative comparisons proved challenging. Modulation with third harmonic distortion showed very convincing results in the simulations.The second topic is the power equations valid for the case circuit. Relations between active power, reactive power, grid angle, and converter voltage were investigated. A phasor approach was used in the deduction of the theoretical formulas, and these formulas were verified by the simulation results. The grid angle range giving stable operation was defined by the angle stability limit for power systems. The ratio between the resistance and the inductance in the connection was found to have a large influence on the characteristics of the connection, for instance by defining the stable operation conditions. In the theoretical analysis the magnetizing effects of the transformer were disregarded. Simulations showed that this approximation was appropriate. A surprising simulation result was that the terminal voltage of the converter was depending on the grid angle. Further investigations are needed to identify the cause and compensate for this effect.The third topic is the converter control system. The converter was modelled in the dq reference frame, and the model was used to derive and tune the control system. The control system was made with a cascaded structure, controlling either active and reactive power at the grid or active power at the gird and the rms value of the voltage at the converter terminal. The inner loops controlling the current were tuned with modulus optimum to achieve fastness. The outer loops for power were tuned to be somewhat slower than the inner loops, while the outer loop for rms value was tuned with symmetric optimum. All the control loops were successfully implemented into the simulation model. This shows that it is possible to control parameters at two different locations in the network at the same time. Simulations showed that it is possible to change the control mode between reactive power control and rms value control, without making the control system unstable. This demonstrated both successful decoupling and a robust control system.

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Ilves, Kalle. "Modeling and Design of Modular MultilevelConverters for Grid Applications." Licentiate thesis, KTH, Elektrisk energiomvandling, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-105779.

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Grid-connected high-power converters are found in high-voltage direct current transmission (HVDC), static compensators (STATCOMs), and supplies for electric railways. Such power converters should have a high reliability, high efficiency, good harmonic performance, low cost, and a small footprint. Cascaded converters are promising solutions for high-voltage high-power converters since they allow the combination of excellent harmonic performance and low switching frequencies. A high reliability can also be achieved by including redundant submodules in the chain of cascaded converters. One of the emerging cascaded converter topologies is the modular multilevel converter (M2C). This thesis aims to bring clarity to the dimensioning aspects and limiting factors of M2Cs. The dc-capacitor in each submodule is a driving factor for the size and weight of the converter. It is found that the voltage variations across the submodule capacitors will distort the voltage waveforms and also induce alternating components in the current that is circulating between the phase-legs. It is, however, shown that it is possible to control the alternating voltage by feed-forward control. It is also shown that if the circulating current is controlled, the injection of a second-order harmonic component can extend the operating region of the converter. The reason for this is that when the converter is operating close to the boundary of overmodulation the phase and amplitude of the second-order harmonic is chosen such that the capacitors are charged prior to the time when a high voltage should be inserted by the submodules. The controller that is used must be able to balance the sbmodule capacitor voltages. Typically, an increased switching frequency will enhance the performance of the balancing control scheme. In this thesis it is shown that the capacitor voltages can be balanced with programmed modulation, even if fundamental switching frequency is used. This will, however, increase the voltage ripple across the aforementioned capacitors. In order to quantify the requirements on the dc-capacitors a general analysis is provided in this thesis which is based on the assumption that the capacitor voltages are well balanced. It is found that for active power transfer, with a 50 Hz sinusoidal voltage reference, the capacitors must be rated for a combined energy storage of 21 kJ/MW if the capacitor voltages are allowed to increase by 10% above their nominal values.

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Trinh, Ngoc-Tuan [Verfasser], and István [Akademischer Betreuer] Erlich. "Enhancement of Grid Dynamic Performance using VSC-based Multi-terminal HVDC Systems in Multilevel Modular Converter Topology / Ngoc-Tuan Trinh ; Betreuer: István Erlich." Duisburg, 2016. http://d-nb.info/1122019033/34.

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Magnani, Gioele. "Sviluppo di un sistema di controllo per convertitori multilivello modulari trifase." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2018. http://amslaurea.unibo.it/15518/.

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In questa tesi si analizza il convertitore MMC, caratterizzandone matematicamente il comportamento attraverso un modello consistente, sia per la versione monofase che trifase. Per la versione trifase si è fà largamente uso della teoria dei vettori di spazio, ottenendo così una trattazione più snella. Si elabora ed analizza un metodo di controllo efficiente, basato sul bilanciamento delle energie totali e differenziali, controllo successivamente implementato. Nella strategia di controllo si è fa parzialmente uso della teoria dei vettori di spazio, trattando le rimanenti componenti in modalità scalare (grandezze relative al singolo ramo). Si realizza un modello circuitale in ambiente MATLAB/Simulink, nel quale sono implementate varie versioni degli apparati di controllo, differenti tra loro per il metodo operativo. Tale modello circuitale è ampiamente simulato e testato al fine di verificarne il corretto funzionamento e la robustezza ad eventuali perturbazioni esterne. Infine, si analizza e collauda un prototipo del convertitore. Le prove sperimentali eseguite sul prototipo sono pienamente consistenti con quanto riscontrato nelle simulazioni teoriche, ed entrambe risultano in accordo con gli aspetti teorici analizzati in principio.

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