Operation, control, and applications of the modular multilevel converter: A review

S Debnath, J Qin, B Bahrani… - IEEE transactions on …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) has been a subject of increasing importance for
medium/high-power energy conversion systems. Over the past few years, significant …

Isolated DC/DC structure based on modular multilevel converter

S Kenzelmann, A Rufer, D Dujic… - … on power electronics, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the future, new aspects from decentralized generation using different dc voltage levels are
expected to influence the general concept of power exchange. Converter are needed to …

Isolated modular multilevel DC–DC converter with DC fault current control capability based on current-fed dual active bridge for MVDC application

Y Shi, H Li - IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, a current-fed modular multilevel dual-active-bridge (CF-MDAB) dc-dc converter
is proposed for medium-voltage dc (MVDC) application. The proposed converter inherits …

Hybrid and modular multilevel converter designs for isolated HVDC–DC converters

IA Gowaid, GP Adam, AM Massoud… - IEEE Journal of …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Efficient medium and high-voltage dc-dc conversion is critical for future dc grids. This paper
proposes a hybrid multilevel dc-ac converter structure that is used as the kernel of dc-dc …

Towards automated statistical partial discharge source classification using pattern recognition techniques

H Janani, B Kordi - High Voltage, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This study presents a comprehensive review of the automated classification in partial
discharge (PD) source identification and probabilistic interpretation of the classification …

An isolated resonant mode modular converter with flexible modulation and variety of configurations for MVDC application

X Xiang, X Zhang, GP Chaffey… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The dc tap or dc transformer will play an important role in interfacing different voltages of dc
links in dc grids. This paper presents an isolated resonant mode modular converter (RMMC) …

Voltage balancing control of isolated modular multilevel dc–dc converter for use in dc grids with zero voltage switching

C Sun, J Zhang, X Cai, G Shi - IET Power Electronics, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The isolated modular multilevel dc–dc converter (IMMDCC) constructed by two modular
multilevel converters (MMCs) and a medium frequency transformer is attractive for medium …

DC/DC converters based on hybrid MMC for HVDC grid interconnection

R Zeng, L Xu, L Yao - 2015 - IET
This paper presents a multi-terminal high-power DC/DC converter configuration based on
hybrid MMC topology with fault blocking capability for interconnecting HVDC systems. Its …

Fault performance comparison study of a dual active bridge (DAB) converter and an isolated modular multilevel DC/DC (iM2DC) converter for power conversion …

R Xie, H Li - IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A breaker-less shipboard medium-voltage dc (MVDC) system is gaining more attention
recently due to its advantage in dealing with a dc fault by using switched-mode power …

Potential of silicon carbide MOSFETs in the DC/DC converters for future HVDC offshore wind farms

T Lagier, P Ladoux, P Dworakowski - High Voltage, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
High‐voltage direct current (HVDC) is more and more often implemented for long distance
electrical energy transmission, especially for off‐shore wind farms. In this study, a full DC off …