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 …

On converter fault tolerance in MMC-HVDC systems: A comprehensive survey

JVM Farias, AF Cupertino, HA Pereira… - IEEE Journal of …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Since they were first proposed, modular multilevel converters have been strongly studied in
the literature. Due to their high component count, some concerns regarding their reliability …

A T-type switched-capacitor multilevel inverter with low voltage stress and self-balancing

Y Wang, Y Yuan, G Li, Y Ye, K Wang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a novel T-type multilevel inverter (MLI) based on the switched-
capacitor technique. The proposed inverter not only achieves that the maximum voltage …

Feasibility and reliability analysis of LCC DC grids and LCC/VSC hybrid DC grids

G Li, J Liang, T Joseph, T An, J Lu, M Szechtman… - Ieee …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Power system interconnections using high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) technologies
between different areas can be an effective solution to enhance system efficiency and …

Parameter design oriented analysis of the current control stability of the weak-grid-tied VSC

G Wu, H Sun, X Zhang, A Egea-Àlvarez… - … on Power Delivery, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper studies the dynamic behaviors of weak-grid-tied VSCs with simplified transfer
functions, which provides an accurate stability analysis and useful indications for tuning …

Characteristic investigation and overvoltage suppression of MMC-HVDC integrated offshore wind farms under onshore valve-side SPG fault

H Zhou, W Yao, K Sun, X Ai, J Wen… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The valve-side ground fault in the converter station of modular multilevel converter based
high voltage direct current (MMC-HVDC) is a serious threat to the security of power systems …

DC fault detection in meshed MTDC systems based on transient average value of current

Y Li, J Li, L Xiong, X Zhang, Z Xu - IEEE Transactions on …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
It is of great significance for a voltage source converter (VSC)-based multiterminal dc (MTdc)
grid to isolate the dc fault lines within several milliseconds after dc fault. Existing protection …

Power reversal strategies for hybrid LCC/MMC HVDC systems

G Li, T An, J Liang, W Liu, T Joseph, J Lu… - CSEE Journal of …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Power reversal control strategies for different types of hybrid line-commutated-converter
(LCC)/modular multi-level converter (MMC) based high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) …

Efficient estimation and characteristic analysis of short-circuit currents for MMC-MTDC grids

H Ye, S Gao, G Li, Y Liu - IEEE Transactions on Industrial …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Short-circuit current calculation and its characteristic analysis are the foundation of selecting
circuit breakers and designing protection systems. First, a companion circuit-based method …

Review on -Source Solid State Circuit Breakers for DC Distribution Networks

CE Ugalde-Loo, Y Wang, S Wang… - CSEE Journal of …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
DC technologies will be essential building blocks for future DC distribution networks. As in
any DC system, these networks will face crucial threats imposed by short-circuit DC faults …