Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications
The circuit topology of a submodule (SM) in an modular multilevel converter (MMC) defines many of the functionalities of the complete power electronics conversion system and the specific applications that a specific MMC configuration can support. Most prominent among all applications for the MMC is...
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| author | Tian, Yumeng Wickramasinghe, Harith R. Li, Zixin Pou, Josep Konstantinou, Georgios |
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| description | The circuit topology of a submodule (SM) in an modular multilevel converter (MMC) defines many of the functionalities of the complete power electronics conversion system and the specific applications that a specific MMC configuration can support. Most prominent among all applications for the MMC is its use in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems and multiterminal dc grids. The aim of the paper is to provide a comprehensive review and classification of the many different SM circuit topologies that have been proposed for the MMC up to date. Using an 800-MVA, point-to-point MMC-based HVDC transmission system as a benchmark, the presented analysis identifies the limitations and drawbacks of certain SM configurations that limit their broader adoption as MMC SMs. A hybrid model of an MMC arm and appropriate implementations of voltage-balancing algorithms are used for detailed loss comparison of all SMs and to quantify differences among multiple SMs. The review also provides a comprehensive benchmark among all SM configurations, broad recommendations for the benefits and limitations of different SM topologies which can be further expanded based on the requirements of a specific application, and identifies future opportunities. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1631512022-11-25T04:04:40Z Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications Tian, Yumeng Wickramasinghe, Harith R. Li, Zixin Pou, Josep Konstantinou, Georgios School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering High-Voltage Direct Current Modular Multilevel Converter The circuit topology of a submodule (SM) in an modular multilevel converter (MMC) defines many of the functionalities of the complete power electronics conversion system and the specific applications that a specific MMC configuration can support. Most prominent among all applications for the MMC is its use in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems and multiterminal dc grids. The aim of the paper is to provide a comprehensive review and classification of the many different SM circuit topologies that have been proposed for the MMC up to date. Using an 800-MVA, point-to-point MMC-based HVDC transmission system as a benchmark, the presented analysis identifies the limitations and drawbacks of certain SM configurations that limit their broader adoption as MMC SMs. A hybrid model of an MMC arm and appropriate implementations of voltage-balancing algorithms are used for detailed loss comparison of all SMs and to quantify differences among multiple SMs. The review also provides a comprehensive benchmark among all SM configurations, broad recommendations for the benefits and limitations of different SM topologies which can be further expanded based on the requirements of a specific application, and identifies future opportunities. Published version This work was supported by the Australian Research Council under Discovery Project DP210102294. 2022-11-25T04:04:39Z 2022-11-25T04:04:39Z 2022 Journal Article Tian, Y., Wickramasinghe, H. R., Li, Z., Pou, J. & Konstantinou, G. (2022). Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications. Energies, 15(6), 1985-. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15061985 1996-1073 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/163151 10.3390/en15061985 2-s2.0-85126316971 6 15 1985 en Energies © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/). application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering High-Voltage Direct Current Modular Multilevel Converter Tian, Yumeng Wickramasinghe, Harith R. Li, Zixin Pou, Josep Konstantinou, Georgios Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications |
| title | Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications |
| title_full | Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications |
| title_fullStr | Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications |
| title_short | Review, classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for HVDC applications |
| title_sort | review classification and loss comparison of modular multilevel converter submodules for hvdc applications |
| topic | Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering High-Voltage Direct Current Modular Multilevel Converter |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/163151 |
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