Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks
Abstract A transformer‐less unified power flow controller (UPFC) is a power electronic device consisting of series and shunt voltage source converters (VSCs) that are not connected to a common DC bus. It can control power flow in medium voltage (MV) distribution networks without the need for interfa...
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| author | Mohamed A. Abdelrahman Sheng Wang Wenlong Ming Jianzhong Wu Nick Jenkins |
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| description | Abstract A transformer‐less unified power flow controller (UPFC) is a power electronic device consisting of series and shunt voltage source converters (VSCs) that are not connected to a common DC bus. It can control power flow in medium voltage (MV) distribution networks without the need for interfacing transformers. Hence there is a significant reduction in size and cost compared to a conventional UPFC. This paper investigates the operating range of a transformer‐less UPFC in an MV distribution network and the required power ratings of the series and shunt converters. The results showed that a transformer‐less UPFC is able to provide active power control using partially rated converters. However, its ability to control reactive power is limited by the current ratings of the converters. The analysis was verified using software simulation and hardware experiment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3240c2f58e5b4d19ab3571d9d1ea911b2023-03-24T06:56:07ZengWileyIET Generation, Transmission & Distribution1751-86871751-86952023-03-011761243125510.1049/gtd2.12730Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networksMohamed A. Abdelrahman0Sheng Wang1Wenlong Ming2Jianzhong Wu3Nick Jenkins4School of Engineering Cardiff University Cardiff UKSchool of Engineering Cardiff University Cardiff UKSchool of Engineering Cardiff University Cardiff UKSchool of Engineering Cardiff University Cardiff UKSchool of Engineering Cardiff University Cardiff UKAbstract A transformer‐less unified power flow controller (UPFC) is a power electronic device consisting of series and shunt voltage source converters (VSCs) that are not connected to a common DC bus. It can control power flow in medium voltage (MV) distribution networks without the need for interfacing transformers. Hence there is a significant reduction in size and cost compared to a conventional UPFC. This paper investigates the operating range of a transformer‐less UPFC in an MV distribution network and the required power ratings of the series and shunt converters. The results showed that a transformer‐less UPFC is able to provide active power control using partially rated converters. However, its ability to control reactive power is limited by the current ratings of the converters. The analysis was verified using software simulation and hardware experiment.https://doi.org/10.1049/gtd2.12730distribution networksflexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS)power controlpower electronicsvoltage‐source convertors |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed A. Abdelrahman Sheng Wang Wenlong Ming Jianzhong Wu Nick Jenkins Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution distribution networks flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS) power control power electronics voltage‐source convertors |
| title | Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks |
| title_full | Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks |
| title_fullStr | Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks |
| title_full_unstemmed | Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks |
| title_short | Transformer‐less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks |
| title_sort | transformer less unified power flow controller in medium voltage distribution networks |
| topic | distribution networks flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS) power control power electronics voltage‐source convertors |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1049/gtd2.12730 |
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