The equilibrium between dc bus voltage and ac bus frequency(Udc-f equilibrium)is the algorithm core of unified control strategies for ac-dc interlinking converters(ILCs),because the equilibrium implements certain mech...The equilibrium between dc bus voltage and ac bus frequency(Udc-f equilibrium)is the algorithm core of unified control strategies for ac-dc interlinking converters(ILCs),because the equilibrium implements certain mechanism.However,what the mechanism is has not been explicitly explored,which hinders further studies on unified control.This paper reveals that the state-space model of a Udc-f equilibrium controlled ILC is highly similar to that of a shaft-to-shaft machines system.Hence a detailed mechanism is dis-covered and named“virtual shaft-to-shaft machine(VSSM)”mechanism.A significant feature of VSSM mechanism is self-synchro-nization without current sampling or ac voltage sampling.展开更多
Bidirectional interlinking converter(BIC)is the core equipment in a hybrid AC/DC microgrid connected between AC and DC sub-grids.However,the variety of control modes and flexible bidirectional power flow complicate th...Bidirectional interlinking converter(BIC)is the core equipment in a hybrid AC/DC microgrid connected between AC and DC sub-grids.However,the variety of control modes and flexible bidirectional power flow complicate the influence of AC faults on BIC itself and on DC sub-grid,which potentially threaten both converter safety and system reliability.This study first investigates AC fault influence on the BIC and DC bus voltage under different BIC control modes and different pre-fault operation states,by developing a mathematical model and equivalent sequence network.Second,based on the analysis results,a general accommodative current limiting strategy is proposed for BIC without limitations to specific mode or operation condition.Current amplitude is predicted and constrained according to the critical requirements to protect the BIC and relieving the AC fault influence on the DC bus voltage.Compared with conventional methods,potential current limit failure and distortions under asymmetric faults can also be avoided.Finally,experiments verify feasibility of the proposed method.展开更多
A bipolar hybrid microgrid is a new topology which benefits from the advantages of both alternating current(AC)and direct current(DC)microgrids.Interlinking AC/DC converter is the key of this topology which has the fo...A bipolar hybrid microgrid is a new topology which benefits from the advantages of both alternating current(AC)and direct current(DC)microgrids.Interlinking AC/DC converter is the key of this topology which has the following characteristics:being able to provide two equal pole voltages in DC side;complying with the standards of current quality at AC side;being able to control active and reactive power independently in AC side,and transmitting bidirectional power.In this paper,two categories of power converters including single-stage and two-stage converters are proposed for this topology.A new cost-effective control strategy is added to the control of general grid-connected converter for each interlinking converter,and the control of autonomous DC-link pole voltage for both candidates is achieved.Detailed simulations based on the designed control strategies are conducted to validate the function of control strategies under the operation conditions of different DC sides.The performances of two selected interlinking converters with balanced and unbalanced DC loads are analyzed.Suggested power quality of microgrid and total harmonic distortion(THD)analysis are demonstrated in grid-tied and islanded modes.Eventually,semiconductor power loss simulations based on a closed-loop thermal network simulation are conducted.Thereby,the mutual effects of power loss and initial junction temperature are investigated.展开更多
The limitation of fault currents from converter based distributed generators(CBDGs)in hybrid AC/DC islanded microgrids poses a significant challenge for microgrid protection.This paper presents a novel interharmonic c...The limitation of fault currents from converter based distributed generators(CBDGs)in hybrid AC/DC islanded microgrids poses a significant challenge for microgrid protection.This paper presents a novel interharmonic current differential protection scheme for the AC side of hybrid AC/DC islanded microgrids supplied by CBDGs.During faults,the proposed scheme exploits the varying interharmonic components of the currents at both terminals of the faulted line,arise due to variations in the droop-based no-load frequency limits of the interlinking converters(ICs)and the CBDGs.By leveraging these variations,the scheme effectively detects and isolates internal faults within the AC sub-grid,enhancing system reliability.The effectiveness of the suggested scheme is assessed using an enhanced IEEE33-bus hybrid AC/DC microgrid modelled in PSCAD/EMTDC,demonstrating its ability to reliably detect and isolate faults under various operating conditions.Additionally,the scheme is further evaluated using a real-time hardware-in-the-loop experimental setup implemented on an RTDS platform,validating its practical applicability.The simulation and experimental results validate that the presented protection scheme accurately discriminates between normal and faulty conditions across various fault locations,types,and resistance values.This discrimination is achieved without requiring high-bandwidth communication,overcoming a key limitation of existing protection schemes and improving feasibility in real-world deployments.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 51877117 and 52007096the International Joint Mission On Climate Change and Carbon Neutralitythe Major Science and Technology Innovation Project of Jiangsu Province of China under Grant BE2022038.
文摘The equilibrium between dc bus voltage and ac bus frequency(Udc-f equilibrium)is the algorithm core of unified control strategies for ac-dc interlinking converters(ILCs),because the equilibrium implements certain mechanism.However,what the mechanism is has not been explicitly explored,which hinders further studies on unified control.This paper reveals that the state-space model of a Udc-f equilibrium controlled ILC is highly similar to that of a shaft-to-shaft machines system.Hence a detailed mechanism is dis-covered and named“virtual shaft-to-shaft machine(VSSM)”mechanism.A significant feature of VSSM mechanism is self-synchro-nization without current sampling or ac voltage sampling.
文摘Bidirectional interlinking converter(BIC)is the core equipment in a hybrid AC/DC microgrid connected between AC and DC sub-grids.However,the variety of control modes and flexible bidirectional power flow complicate the influence of AC faults on BIC itself and on DC sub-grid,which potentially threaten both converter safety and system reliability.This study first investigates AC fault influence on the BIC and DC bus voltage under different BIC control modes and different pre-fault operation states,by developing a mathematical model and equivalent sequence network.Second,based on the analysis results,a general accommodative current limiting strategy is proposed for BIC without limitations to specific mode or operation condition.Current amplitude is predicted and constrained according to the critical requirements to protect the BIC and relieving the AC fault influence on the DC bus voltage.Compared with conventional methods,potential current limit failure and distortions under asymmetric faults can also be avoided.Finally,experiments verify feasibility of the proposed method.
文摘A bipolar hybrid microgrid is a new topology which benefits from the advantages of both alternating current(AC)and direct current(DC)microgrids.Interlinking AC/DC converter is the key of this topology which has the following characteristics:being able to provide two equal pole voltages in DC side;complying with the standards of current quality at AC side;being able to control active and reactive power independently in AC side,and transmitting bidirectional power.In this paper,two categories of power converters including single-stage and two-stage converters are proposed for this topology.A new cost-effective control strategy is added to the control of general grid-connected converter for each interlinking converter,and the control of autonomous DC-link pole voltage for both candidates is achieved.Detailed simulations based on the designed control strategies are conducted to validate the function of control strategies under the operation conditions of different DC sides.The performances of two selected interlinking converters with balanced and unbalanced DC loads are analyzed.Suggested power quality of microgrid and total harmonic distortion(THD)analysis are demonstrated in grid-tied and islanded modes.Eventually,semiconductor power loss simulations based on a closed-loop thermal network simulation are conducted.Thereby,the mutual effects of power loss and initial junction temperature are investigated.
基金supported by the ASPIRE Virtual Research Institute Program,Advanced Technology Research Council(No.VRI20-07),UAE.
文摘The limitation of fault currents from converter based distributed generators(CBDGs)in hybrid AC/DC islanded microgrids poses a significant challenge for microgrid protection.This paper presents a novel interharmonic current differential protection scheme for the AC side of hybrid AC/DC islanded microgrids supplied by CBDGs.During faults,the proposed scheme exploits the varying interharmonic components of the currents at both terminals of the faulted line,arise due to variations in the droop-based no-load frequency limits of the interlinking converters(ICs)and the CBDGs.By leveraging these variations,the scheme effectively detects and isolates internal faults within the AC sub-grid,enhancing system reliability.The effectiveness of the suggested scheme is assessed using an enhanced IEEE33-bus hybrid AC/DC microgrid modelled in PSCAD/EMTDC,demonstrating its ability to reliably detect and isolate faults under various operating conditions.Additionally,the scheme is further evaluated using a real-time hardware-in-the-loop experimental setup implemented on an RTDS platform,validating its practical applicability.The simulation and experimental results validate that the presented protection scheme accurately discriminates between normal and faulty conditions across various fault locations,types,and resistance values.This discrimination is achieved without requiring high-bandwidth communication,overcoming a key limitation of existing protection schemes and improving feasibility in real-world deployments.
