Model predictive direct current control of modular multilevel converters: Modeling, analysis, and experimental evaluation

BS Riar, T Geyer, UK Madawala - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multilevel converters (M2LCs) are typically controlled by a hierarchical control
scheme, which essentially requires at least two control loops: one to control the load current …

Load balancing of a modular multilevel grid-interface converter for transformer-less large-scale wireless electric vehicle charging infrastructure

G Guidi, S D'Arco, K Nishikawa… - IEEE Journal of Emerging …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article analyzes the requirements for load balancing of a new transformer-less grid-
interface topology for large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures. The …

A modular multilevel interface for transformerless grid integration of large-scale infrastructure for wireless electric vehicle charging

G Guidi, S D'Arco, JA Suul, R Iso… - 2019 10th International …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a system configuration for transformer-less grid integration of large-
scale charging infrastructures for electric vehicles (EVs) with wireless inductive charging …

Analysis and control of a three-phase modular multi-level converter based on inductive power transfer technology (M2LC-IPT)

BS Riar, UK Madawala… - 2013 IEEE International …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The Modular Multi-level Converter (M2LC) topology promises to outperform other known
converter topologies in various medium to high voltage applications. The topology requires …

A new controller for modular multi-level converters

S Zhang, BS Riar, UK Madawala… - 2016 IEEE 2nd …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multi-level converters (M2LCs) are typically controlled by using a hierarchical
control scheme, where at least two loops are employed to control the load currents and …

A model for a three-phase Modular Multi-level Converter based on Inductive Power Transfer technology (M2LC-IPT)

S Zhang, UK Madawala… - 2015 IEEE 2nd …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular Multi-level Converter (M2LC) has become increasingly attractive topology for
various medium to high voltage applications. However, in comparison with other multilevel …

Modelling of modular multilevel converter topology with voltage correcting modules

BS Riar, UK Madawala - 2014 IEEE 5th International …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multilevel converter (M2LC), which features modularity, scalability, reduced voltage
rating of the switches and redundant switching operations, is becoming popular in medium …

Modeling and Control of Modular Multilevel Converters

S Zhang - 2020 - researchspace.auckland.ac.nz
The investigation of improved semiconductor devices, power converter topologies and
modulation schemes is essential for the development of advanced power electronics …

A Modular and Distributed Grid Interface for Transformer-less Power Supply to Road-side Coil Sections of Dynamic Inductive Charging Systems

G Guidi, S D'Arco, JA Suul - 2019 IEEE PELS Workshop on …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a distributed converter interface for the road-side infrastructure of
dynamic inductive power transfer (IPT) systems for roadway-powered electric vehicles …

Efficient circuit topologies for inductive power transfer

XB Nguyen - 2016 - dr.ntu.edu.sg
In recent years, inductive power transfer (IPT) systems have gained much attention, interest
and development. IPT systems are found to be having numerous advantages over …