Modular multilevel converters: Recent achievements and challenges

MA Perez, S Ceballos, G Konstantinou… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is currently one of the power converter topologies
which has attracted more research and development worldwide. Its features, such as high …

A complete HSS-based impedance model of MMC considering grid impedance coupling

Z Xu, B Li, L Han, J Hu, S Wang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Harmonic state space (HSS) is seen as an effective impedance modeling method to
precisely characterize the internal harmonic features of the modular multilevel converter …

Modified modular multilevel converter with third-order harmonic voltage injection to reduce submodule capacitor voltage ripples

M Huang, Z Kang, W Li, J Zou, X Ma… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article presents a modified modular multilevel converter (MMC) equipped with the
middle-cells and control algorithm for medium voltage applications. It is intended to reduce …

Generalized single-phase harmonic state space modeling of the modular multilevel converter with zero-sequence voltage compensation

Z Xu, B Li, S Wang, S Zhang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) has attracted extensive research in recent years.
An appropriate model is necessary to analyze stability or to design MMC controllers. Several …

A robust capacitor voltage balancing method for CPS-PWM-based modular multilevel converters accommodating wide power range

L Zhou, C Chen, J Xiong… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Capacitor voltage balancing is one of the most important issues for the safe, reliable, and
economical operation of the modular multilevel converter (MMC). This article proposes a …

MMC 环流抑制策略的暂态分析

李慧, 张鹏, 刘思嘉 - 电力系统保护与控制, 2021 - epjournal.csee.org.cn
模块化多电平换流器(Modular Multilevel Converter, MMC) 内部存在环流问题,
导致功率损耗和系统成本增加. 在分析MMC 环流产生机理的基础上, 阐述了基于二倍频负序坐标 …

Minimizing inverter capacity design and comparative performance evaluation of SVC-coupling hybrid active power filters

L Wang, CS Lam, MC Wong - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this study, a minimizing inverter capacity design is proposed, and the characteristics and
performance of static VAR compensator (SVC) coupling hybrid active power filters (SVC …

Analysis and assessment of modular multilevel converter internal control schemes

S Wang, GP Adam, AM Massoud… - IEEE Journal of …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Adoption of distributed submodule (SM) capacitors in a modular multilevel converter (MMC)
necessitates complex controllers to ensure the stability of its internal dynamics. This paper …

Linearized control technique with Lyapunov function-based compensators for MMC-based HVDC system under load variation and fault condition

N Beheshti, M Rezanejad, M Mehrasa - International Journal of Electrical …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a control strategy based on the input–output feedback linearization
(IOFL) theory and a new control inputs-based Lyapunov function to reach the control aims …

Decoupled power control for direct-modulation-based modular multilevel converter with improved stability

J Wang, P Wang - IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Direct modulation principle is widely used in modular multilevel converters (MMCs) for its
simplicity and natural stability. However, it results in strong active and reactive power …