Under weak grid conditions,grid impedance is coupled with a control system for voltage source converter based high-voltage direct current(VSC-HVDC)systems,resulting in decreased synchronization stability.Unfortunately...Under weak grid conditions,grid impedance is coupled with a control system for voltage source converter based high-voltage direct current(VSC-HVDC)systems,resulting in decreased synchronization stability.Unfortunately,most studies are based on the assumption that impedance ratio(R/X)is sufficiently small to ignore the effects of grid impedance.In this study,we establish a dynamic coupling model that includes grid impedance and control loops,revealing the influence mechanism of R/X on synchronization stability from a physical perspective.We also quantify the stability range of R/X in the static analysis model and introduce a sensitivity factor to measure its effect on voltage stability.Additionally,we utilize a dynamic analysis model to evaluate power angle convergence,proposing a corresponding stability criterion.We then present a method of synchronous voltage reconstruction aimed at enhancing the grid strength.Theoretical analysis shows that this method can effectively mitigate the effects of coupling between grid impedance and the controller under weak grid conditions,ensuring stable operation even under extremely weak grid conditions.Experiments validate the accuracy and effectiveness of the analysis and method.展开更多
The utilization of renewable energy resources(RERs)in microgrids(MGs)has increased significantly in recent years,especially for standalone applications with techno-economic purposes.However,the wide diversification an...The utilization of renewable energy resources(RERs)in microgrids(MGs)has increased significantly in recent years,especially for standalone applications with techno-economic purposes.However,the wide diversification and the stochastic nature of RERs introduces substantial challenges for MG operation and energy exchange under various operational modes.A multimode adaptive droop-based distributed energy management strategy is proposed for a hybrid AC/DC microgrid,incorporating a congregated energy storage system(CESS)to overcome issues associated with distributed counterpart.The MG is fed by wind and solar energy,supported by a CESS comprising supercapacitor stacks,batteries,and a hydrogen management system,to foster reliable power delivery irrespective of RERs fluctuations.The suggested strategy allocates the battery state of charge and supercapacitor voltage to designate operational modes,considering the readiness and constraints of each source and storage unit.The primary objective is to stabilize the DC bus voltage and regulate the point of common coupling voltage and frequency during any conceivable mode.Furthermore,an efficient battery energy storage controller is proposed and adaptively regulated during charging and discharging to avoid battery over-charging and over-discharging.Case studies validate the performance of the proposed scheme across all operational modes,revealing superior performance without reliance on communication links.展开更多
This paper proposes a real-time optimization strategy,aimed at minimizing switching losses in a three-level neutral-point-clamped(3L-NPC)inverter.The proposed strategy consists of optimized clamping strategy and unifi...This paper proposes a real-time optimization strategy,aimed at minimizing switching losses in a three-level neutral-point-clamped(3L-NPC)inverter.The proposed strategy consists of optimized clamping strategy and unified triangular carrier based discontinuous pulse width modulation(DPWM)strategy.In each control period,the optimized clamping strategy determines optimal clamped phases and voltage levels to clamp the phase with absolute current as big as possible.Based on obtained optimal results,unified triangular carrier based DPWM strategy calculates the injected common mode voltage(CMV)and generates driving signals for semiconductor switching devices by comparing final modulation signals and two phase-deposited carriers.Analysis and experiment results show the proposed strategy not only can reduce switching losses up to 49.8%compared with conventional space vector PWM(SVPWM)but also has features of low computation burden and easy implementation.展开更多
Multiport magnetic network energy routers(MNERs)are a key technology in the energy internet that can improve the consumption level of renewable energy,realize the integration of source-grid-load-storage,and ensure the...Multiport magnetic network energy routers(MNERs)are a key technology in the energy internet that can improve the consumption level of renewable energy,realize the integration of source-grid-load-storage,and ensure the stable operation of power systems.However,the power grid may break down,causing the grid currents to exceed the safe threshold and the DC bus voltages to fluctuate,thereby threatening the stability of the power system.A coordinated low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)control strategy for an MNER-based grid connection system is proposed.The proposed control strategy can provide significant LVRT capability for an MNER-based grid-connection system and maintain the DC bus voltage of each port at the rated value.A simulation is conducted using the PLECS platform,and the results validate the effectiveness of the proposed coordinated LVRT control strategy.展开更多
In the present scenario,modular multilevel converters(MMCs)are considered to be one of the most promising and effective topologies in the family of high-power converters because of their modular design and good scalab...In the present scenario,modular multilevel converters(MMCs)are considered to be one of the most promising and effective topologies in the family of high-power converters because of their modular design and good scalability;MMCs are extensively used in high-voltage and high-power applications.Based on their unique advantages,MMCs have attracted increasing attention from academic circles over the past years.Several studies have focused on different aspects of MMCs,including submodule topologies,modeling schemes,modulation strategies,control schemes for voltage balancing and circulating currents,fault diagnoses,and fault-tolerant control strategies.To summarize the current research status of MMCs,all the aforementioned research issues with representative research approaches,results and characteristics are systematically overviewed.In the final section,the current research status of MMCs and their future trends are emphasized.展开更多
The modular multilevel converter(MMC)has been a highly promising topology in the high-voltage direct-current(HVDC)transmission area,where each arm of the MMC may consist of hundreds of series-connected submodules and ...The modular multilevel converter(MMC)has been a highly promising topology in the high-voltage direct-current(HVDC)transmission area,where each arm of the MMC may consist of hundreds of series-connected submodules and an inductor.Due to its parameter inaccuracy,component aging,and so on,the component parameter in different arms of the MMC may be different,which may cause circulating current in the MMC-HVDC transmission system,and result in current deterioration,power losses,and electromagnetic interference,etc.In this paper,the circulating current suppressing(CCS)in the MMC-HVDC system,due to asymmetric arm impedance,is analyzed.Based on the mathematical analysis,a method of using an auxiliary circuit is proposed for the MMC to realize the CCS and improve the performance of the MMC-HVDC system.Simulation studies are conducted with PSCAD/EMTDC in the HVDC system,which confirms the feasibility of the proposed method.展开更多
Power loss management is one of the most significant challenges for reliability improvement of modular multilevel converters(MMCs).In the MMC,the bottom switch/diode in each submodule(SM)normally takes the maximum pow...Power loss management is one of the most significant challenges for reliability improvement of modular multilevel converters(MMCs).In the MMC,the bottom switch/diode in each submodule(SM)normally takes the maximum power loss.In this paper,a power loss optimization control(PLOC)for MMCs is proposed,where the maximum power losses in the bottom switch/diode of each SM can be effectively reduced through injecting optimum second-order harmonic current into the circulating current of MMCs,and accordingly the reliability of MMCs can be improved by the proposed PLOC.Simulation results with PSCAD software and experimental results with a 1 kW MMC platform are provided to confirm the validity of the proposed PLOC for MMCs.展开更多
This paper investigates a variable speed wind turbine based on permanent magnet synchronous generator and a full-scale power converter in a stand-alone system.An energy storage system(ESS)including battery and fuel ce...This paper investigates a variable speed wind turbine based on permanent magnet synchronous generator and a full-scale power converter in a stand-alone system.An energy storage system(ESS)including battery and fuel cell-electrolyzer combination is connected to the DC link of the full-scale power converter through the power electronics interface.Wind is the primary power source of the system,the battery and FC-electrolyzer combination is used as a backup and a long-term storage system to provide or absorb power in the stand-alone system,respectively.In this paper,a control strategy is proposed for the operation of this variable speed wind turbine in a stand-alone system,where the generator-side converter and the ESS operate together to meet the demand of the loads.This control strategy is competent for supporting the variation of the loads or wind speed and limiting the DC-link voltage of the full-scale power converter in a small range.A simulation model of a variable speed wind turbine in a stand-alone system is developed using the simulation tool of PSCAD/EMTDC.The dynamic performance of the stand-alone wind turbine system and the proposed control strategy is assessed and emphasized with the simulation results.展开更多
This paper investigates and discusses the interaction stability issues of a wind farm with weak grid connections,where the wind turbines(WTs)are controlled by a new type of converter control strategy referred to as th...This paper investigates and discusses the interaction stability issues of a wind farm with weak grid connections,where the wind turbines(WTs)are controlled by a new type of converter control strategy referred to as the voltage source(VS)control.The primary intention of the VS control method is to achieve the high-quality inertial response capability of a single WT.However,when it is applied to multiple WTs within a wind farm,its weakgrid performance regarding the stability remains concealed and needs to be clarified.To this end,a frequency domain model of the wind farm under the VS control is first developed.Based on this model and the application of a stability margin quantification index,not only the interactions between the wind farm and the weak grid but also those among WTs will be systematically assessed in this paper.A crucial finding is that the inertial response of VS control has negative impacts on the stability margin of the system,and the dominant instability mode is more related to the interactions among the WTs rather than the typical grid-wind farm interaction.Based on this knowledge,a stabilization control strategy is then proposed,aiming for stability improvements of VS control while fulfilling the demand of inertial responses.Finally,all the results are verified by time-domain simulations in power systems computer aided design/electromagnetic transients including DC(PSCAD/EMTDC).展开更多
A double input-parallel-output-series hybrid switched-capacitor boost(DIPOS-HSCB)converter is proposed which consists of two different kinds of input-parallel-output-series(IPOS)circuits,i.e.,inner IPOS circuit and ou...A double input-parallel-output-series hybrid switched-capacitor boost(DIPOS-HSCB)converter is proposed which consists of two different kinds of input-parallel-output-series(IPOS)circuits,i.e.,inner IPOS circuit and outer IPOS circuit.Two boost modules and one switched-capacitor network build an inner IPOS circuit based IPOS-HSCB converter and two IPOS-HSCB converters develop the outer IPOS circuit based DIPOS-HSCB converter.With the proposed DIPOS-HSCB converter,a high voltage-gain with low component stress and small input current ripple are achieved.Furthermore,an automatic current balancing function for all input inductor currents can be also achieved using a special carrier phase-shifted modulation scheme.A prototype rated at 200 V/120 W has been developed and the maximum efficiency of the proposed DIPOS-HSCB converter is 95% at 120 W.Both steady and dynamic results are presented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed DIPOS-HSCB converter.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52077037)in part by the Science and Technology Projects of Jiangsu Province(No.BE2022016).
文摘Under weak grid conditions,grid impedance is coupled with a control system for voltage source converter based high-voltage direct current(VSC-HVDC)systems,resulting in decreased synchronization stability.Unfortunately,most studies are based on the assumption that impedance ratio(R/X)is sufficiently small to ignore the effects of grid impedance.In this study,we establish a dynamic coupling model that includes grid impedance and control loops,revealing the influence mechanism of R/X on synchronization stability from a physical perspective.We also quantify the stability range of R/X in the static analysis model and introduce a sensitivity factor to measure its effect on voltage stability.Additionally,we utilize a dynamic analysis model to evaluate power angle convergence,proposing a corresponding stability criterion.We then present a method of synchronous voltage reconstruction aimed at enhancing the grid strength.Theoretical analysis shows that this method can effectively mitigate the effects of coupling between grid impedance and the controller under weak grid conditions,ensuring stable operation even under extremely weak grid conditions.Experiments validate the accuracy and effectiveness of the analysis and method.
基金Supported in part by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFE0196300)is based upon work supported by Science,Technology&Innovation Funding Authority(STDF)(46505).
文摘The utilization of renewable energy resources(RERs)in microgrids(MGs)has increased significantly in recent years,especially for standalone applications with techno-economic purposes.However,the wide diversification and the stochastic nature of RERs introduces substantial challenges for MG operation and energy exchange under various operational modes.A multimode adaptive droop-based distributed energy management strategy is proposed for a hybrid AC/DC microgrid,incorporating a congregated energy storage system(CESS)to overcome issues associated with distributed counterpart.The MG is fed by wind and solar energy,supported by a CESS comprising supercapacitor stacks,batteries,and a hydrogen management system,to foster reliable power delivery irrespective of RERs fluctuations.The suggested strategy allocates the battery state of charge and supercapacitor voltage to designate operational modes,considering the readiness and constraints of each source and storage unit.The primary objective is to stabilize the DC bus voltage and regulate the point of common coupling voltage and frequency during any conceivable mode.Furthermore,an efficient battery energy storage controller is proposed and adaptively regulated during charging and discharging to avoid battery over-charging and over-discharging.Case studies validate the performance of the proposed scheme across all operational modes,revealing superior performance without reliance on communication links.
文摘This paper proposes a real-time optimization strategy,aimed at minimizing switching losses in a three-level neutral-point-clamped(3L-NPC)inverter.The proposed strategy consists of optimized clamping strategy and unified triangular carrier based discontinuous pulse width modulation(DPWM)strategy.In each control period,the optimized clamping strategy determines optimal clamped phases and voltage levels to clamp the phase with absolute current as big as possible.Based on obtained optimal results,unified triangular carrier based DPWM strategy calculates the injected common mode voltage(CMV)and generates driving signals for semiconductor switching devices by comparing final modulation signals and two phase-deposited carriers.Analysis and experiment results show the proposed strategy not only can reduce switching losses up to 49.8%compared with conventional space vector PWM(SVPWM)but also has features of low computation burden and easy implementation.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFE0196300)Science,Technology&Innovation Funding Authority(STDF)(46505).
文摘Multiport magnetic network energy routers(MNERs)are a key technology in the energy internet that can improve the consumption level of renewable energy,realize the integration of source-grid-load-storage,and ensure the stable operation of power systems.However,the power grid may break down,causing the grid currents to exceed the safe threshold and the DC bus voltages to fluctuate,thereby threatening the stability of the power system.A coordinated low-voltage ride-through(LVRT)control strategy for an MNER-based grid connection system is proposed.The proposed control strategy can provide significant LVRT capability for an MNER-based grid-connection system and maintain the DC bus voltage of each port at the rated value.A simulation is conducted using the PLECS platform,and the results validate the effectiveness of the proposed coordinated LVRT control strategy.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Program of State Grid Corporation of China(5100-201999330A-0-0-00)。
文摘In the present scenario,modular multilevel converters(MMCs)are considered to be one of the most promising and effective topologies in the family of high-power converters because of their modular design and good scalability;MMCs are extensively used in high-voltage and high-power applications.Based on their unique advantages,MMCs have attracted increasing attention from academic circles over the past years.Several studies have focused on different aspects of MMCs,including submodule topologies,modeling schemes,modulation strategies,control schemes for voltage balancing and circulating currents,fault diagnoses,and fault-tolerant control strategies.To summarize the current research status of MMCs,all the aforementioned research issues with representative research approaches,results and characteristics are systematically overviewed.In the final section,the current research status of MMCs and their future trends are emphasized.
基金This work was supported by the Science and Technology Program of the State Grid Corporation of China(Grant No.5100-201999330A-0-0-00).
文摘The modular multilevel converter(MMC)has been a highly promising topology in the high-voltage direct-current(HVDC)transmission area,where each arm of the MMC may consist of hundreds of series-connected submodules and an inductor.Due to its parameter inaccuracy,component aging,and so on,the component parameter in different arms of the MMC may be different,which may cause circulating current in the MMC-HVDC transmission system,and result in current deterioration,power losses,and electromagnetic interference,etc.In this paper,the circulating current suppressing(CCS)in the MMC-HVDC system,due to asymmetric arm impedance,is analyzed.Based on the mathematical analysis,a method of using an auxiliary circuit is proposed for the MMC to realize the CCS and improve the performance of the MMC-HVDC system.Simulation studies are conducted with PSCAD/EMTDC in the HVDC system,which confirms the feasibility of the proposed method.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.61873062in part by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under Grant No.BK20180395in part by the Six Talent Peaks Project of Jiangsu Province under Grant No.GDZB-002.
文摘Power loss management is one of the most significant challenges for reliability improvement of modular multilevel converters(MMCs).In the MMC,the bottom switch/diode in each submodule(SM)normally takes the maximum power loss.In this paper,a power loss optimization control(PLOC)for MMCs is proposed,where the maximum power losses in the bottom switch/diode of each SM can be effectively reduced through injecting optimum second-order harmonic current into the circulating current of MMCs,and accordingly the reliability of MMCs can be improved by the proposed PLOC.Simulation results with PSCAD software and experimental results with a 1 kW MMC platform are provided to confirm the validity of the proposed PLOC for MMCs.
文摘This paper investigates a variable speed wind turbine based on permanent magnet synchronous generator and a full-scale power converter in a stand-alone system.An energy storage system(ESS)including battery and fuel cell-electrolyzer combination is connected to the DC link of the full-scale power converter through the power electronics interface.Wind is the primary power source of the system,the battery and FC-electrolyzer combination is used as a backup and a long-term storage system to provide or absorb power in the stand-alone system,respectively.In this paper,a control strategy is proposed for the operation of this variable speed wind turbine in a stand-alone system,where the generator-side converter and the ESS operate together to meet the demand of the loads.This control strategy is competent for supporting the variation of the loads or wind speed and limiting the DC-link voltage of the full-scale power converter in a small range.A simulation model of a variable speed wind turbine in a stand-alone system is developed using the simulation tool of PSCAD/EMTDC.The dynamic performance of the stand-alone wind turbine system and the proposed control strategy is assessed and emphasized with the simulation results.
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Plan of China(Grant No.2018YFB1501300)by the Key Laboratory of Control of Power Transmission and Conversion(SJTU),Ministry of Education(2021AC03).
文摘This paper investigates and discusses the interaction stability issues of a wind farm with weak grid connections,where the wind turbines(WTs)are controlled by a new type of converter control strategy referred to as the voltage source(VS)control.The primary intention of the VS control method is to achieve the high-quality inertial response capability of a single WT.However,when it is applied to multiple WTs within a wind farm,its weakgrid performance regarding the stability remains concealed and needs to be clarified.To this end,a frequency domain model of the wind farm under the VS control is first developed.Based on this model and the application of a stability margin quantification index,not only the interactions between the wind farm and the weak grid but also those among WTs will be systematically assessed in this paper.A crucial finding is that the inertial response of VS control has negative impacts on the stability margin of the system,and the dominant instability mode is more related to the interactions among the WTs rather than the typical grid-wind farm interaction.Based on this knowledge,a stabilization control strategy is then proposed,aiming for stability improvements of VS control while fulfilling the demand of inertial responses.Finally,all the results are verified by time-domain simulations in power systems computer aided design/electromagnetic transients including DC(PSCAD/EMTDC).
文摘A double input-parallel-output-series hybrid switched-capacitor boost(DIPOS-HSCB)converter is proposed which consists of two different kinds of input-parallel-output-series(IPOS)circuits,i.e.,inner IPOS circuit and outer IPOS circuit.Two boost modules and one switched-capacitor network build an inner IPOS circuit based IPOS-HSCB converter and two IPOS-HSCB converters develop the outer IPOS circuit based DIPOS-HSCB converter.With the proposed DIPOS-HSCB converter,a high voltage-gain with low component stress and small input current ripple are achieved.Furthermore,an automatic current balancing function for all input inductor currents can be also achieved using a special carrier phase-shifted modulation scheme.A prototype rated at 200 V/120 W has been developed and the maximum efficiency of the proposed DIPOS-HSCB converter is 95% at 120 W.Both steady and dynamic results are presented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed DIPOS-HSCB converter.
