As key equipment in medium voltage DC(MVDC)systems,modular multilevel AC/DC and DC/DC converters(MM-AC/DC,MM-DC/DC)have drawn marvelous attractions.However,research on DC fault ride-through focuses on MM-AC/DC,and the...As key equipment in medium voltage DC(MVDC)systems,modular multilevel AC/DC and DC/DC converters(MM-AC/DC,MM-DC/DC)have drawn marvelous attractions.However,research on DC fault ride-through focuses on MM-AC/DC,and the fault current elimination for MM-DC/DC remains a research gap,which limits the wide application of the MVDC system.To fulfil this research gap,the contribution of this paper is revealing the fault current characteristics of MM-DC/DC based on half-bridge and full-bridge submodules(HBSM and FBSM)and proposing a novel MM-DC/DC based on hybrid HBSM and thyristor-diode module(TDM).By integrating TDM in the upper bridge arm of one phase and the down bridge arm of the other phase in MM-DC/DC,the MM-DC/DC achieves self-elimination of fault currents.The basic concept is using the energy at the healthy side to modulate a reverse voltage source(RVS)at the faulty side of MM-DC/DC,forcing fault current through TDM pass across zero.TDM can extinguish the resulting fault current.The parameter design and control strategy of the novel MM-DC/DC are discussed.Simulation is carried out for verification,and the results show that fault current can be eliminated within several milliseconds without causing excessive operating losses and costs.展开更多
Solid state transformer(SST)can provide more advanced functionalities compared with conventional transformer,and has great potential in smart grid application.Recently,the SST with medium frequency(MF)isolation link a...Solid state transformer(SST)can provide more advanced functionalities compared with conventional transformer,and has great potential in smart grid application.Recently,the SST with medium frequency(MF)isolation link and magnetic integration feature has been proposed,which can reduce the system volume and thus increase the power density.However,the magnetic integration also introduces strong coupling between the line frequency(LF)and MF variables,which poses a great challenge on modeling and control issues.This paper proposes a modeling and control method for an SST with magnetic integration and mixed-frequency modulation.A mathematical model based on dual d-q references is deduced,and then a cascaded control system is designed according to the model.Parameters of the controller for the variables at one frequency are properly designed to avoid disturbance from the variables at the other frequency.The simulation and experimental results show good decoupling effect and satisfactory dynamics performance of the proposed control system.展开更多
将二极管整流单元(diode rectifier unit,DRU)与模块化多电平变换器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)背靠背连接组成交-交变流器并应用于低频交流(low frequency alternative current,LFAC)输电系统中,是降低海上风电送出成本的重要...将二极管整流单元(diode rectifier unit,DRU)与模块化多电平变换器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)背靠背连接组成交-交变流器并应用于低频交流(low frequency alternative current,LFAC)输电系统中,是降低海上风电送出成本的重要技术路线之一。针对该系统中谐波含量过高的问题,提出了一种低成本谐波抑制方法。首先,对DRU-LFAC系统的谐波特性进行了分析,并在此基础上提出一种新型交流侧电流谐波抑制策略。所提策略通过在正负极直流线路中注入特定的电流谐波以实现对交流侧电流谐波的抑制。同时,直流侧谐波电流的通路由双极性背靠背DRU-MMC的中性线提供。随后,对所提策略产生的额外运行损耗进行了定量计算,并与常规滤波方法进行了经济性对比分析;最后,通过PSCAD/EMTDC仿真和远宽StarSim控制器硬件在环实验验证了所提谐波抑制策略的有效性。研究结果表明:所提策略相较于常规滤波方法在海上风电工程的整个生命周期内能降低约70%的滤波成本,且能够有效降低系统交流侧电流的总谐波失真(total harmonic distortion,THD)。展开更多
Modular multilevel converters(MMCs)have been one of the most broadly used multilevel converter topologies in industrial applications,particularly in medium-voltage motor drives and high-voltage dc power conversion sys...Modular multilevel converters(MMCs)have been one of the most broadly used multilevel converter topologies in industrial applications,particularly in medium-voltage motor drives and high-voltage dc power conversion systems.However,due to the utilization of large amount of semiconductor devices,the reliability of MMCs becomes one of the severe challenges constraining their further development and applications.In this paper,common electrical faults of the MMC have been summarized and analyzed,including open-circuit switching faults,short-circuit switching faults,dc-bus short-circuit faults,and single line-to-ground faults on the ac side.A thorough and comprehensive review of the existing online fault diagnostic methods has been conducted.In addition,fault-tolerant operation strategies for such various fault scenarios in MMCs have been presented.All the fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant operation strategies are comparatively evaluated,which aims to provide a state-of-the-art reference on the MMC reliability for future research and industrial applications.展开更多
The modular multilevel converter(MMC)has become a promising topology for widespread power converter applications.However,an evident circulating current flowing between the phases will increase system losses and compli...The modular multilevel converter(MMC)has become a promising topology for widespread power converter applications.However,an evident circulating current flowing between the phases will increase system losses and complicate the heatsink design.This paper proposes a novel hybrid model predictive control method for MMCs.This method utilizes an indirect structure MPC and a sorting algorithm to implement current tracking and capacitor voltages balancing,considerably resulting in reduced calculation burden.In addition,different from the conventional MPC solutions,we add a simple proportional-integral(PI)controller to suppress circulating current through modifying the submodule(SM)inserted number,which is parallel to the MPC loop.This hybrid control solution combines both advantages of MPC and linear control,evidently resulting in improved performance of circulating current.Finally,the MATLAB/Simulink results of an 11-level MMC system verify the effectiveness of the proposed solution.展开更多
Modular multilevel resonant converter is an promising candidate for high voltage applications since it has advantageous features,such as high efficiency,high voltage capability and easy fault-tolerant operation.Howeve...Modular multilevel resonant converter is an promising candidate for high voltage applications since it has advantageous features,such as high efficiency,high voltage capability and easy fault-tolerant operation.However,the inequality of arm inductance in practice will lead to imbalance between the upper and lower arm voltages,which will induce large ripples in the circulating current and a dc bias on the voltage generated by modular circuits.To compensate for the voltage imbalance,effects of arm duty cycle changes on arm voltages are discussed.An arm voltage balancing control method is proposed:adjust arm duty cycle according to arm voltage deviation in every switching cycle.Simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the theoretical analysis and the proposed control method.展开更多
This paper presents a new modular multilevel converter (MMC) topology. Compared to conventional multilevel converters, MMC has much lower switching frequency (50 Hz) resulting in lower switching losses, and consequent...This paper presents a new modular multilevel converter (MMC) topology. Compared to conventional multilevel converters, MMC has much lower switching frequency (50 Hz) resulting in lower switching losses, and consequently, lower total losses of the transmission system. The fundamental concept and the applied control scheme are introduced in detail. A modified multilevel fundamental switching modulation scheme adopting the multicarrier pulse width modulation concept is presented. A capacitor voltage balancing technique is proposed. With the established simulation model of the 11-level MMC, the modulation and balancing strategy presented are confirmed by MATLAB/SIMULINK simulations. The multicarrier pulse width modulation converter strategy enhances the fundamental output voltage and reduces total harmonic distortion. This new type of converter is suitable for high-voltage drive systems and power system applications such as high voltage dc (HVDC) transmission, reactive power compensation equipment and so on.展开更多
基金supported by Science and Technology Project of SGCC(5108-202218280A-2-370-XG).
文摘As key equipment in medium voltage DC(MVDC)systems,modular multilevel AC/DC and DC/DC converters(MM-AC/DC,MM-DC/DC)have drawn marvelous attractions.However,research on DC fault ride-through focuses on MM-AC/DC,and the fault current elimination for MM-DC/DC remains a research gap,which limits the wide application of the MVDC system.To fulfil this research gap,the contribution of this paper is revealing the fault current characteristics of MM-DC/DC based on half-bridge and full-bridge submodules(HBSM and FBSM)and proposing a novel MM-DC/DC based on hybrid HBSM and thyristor-diode module(TDM).By integrating TDM in the upper bridge arm of one phase and the down bridge arm of the other phase in MM-DC/DC,the MM-DC/DC achieves self-elimination of fault currents.The basic concept is using the energy at the healthy side to modulate a reverse voltage source(RVS)at the faulty side of MM-DC/DC,forcing fault current through TDM pass across zero.TDM can extinguish the resulting fault current.The parameter design and control strategy of the novel MM-DC/DC are discussed.Simulation is carried out for verification,and the results show that fault current can be eliminated within several milliseconds without causing excessive operating losses and costs.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 51777085.
文摘Solid state transformer(SST)can provide more advanced functionalities compared with conventional transformer,and has great potential in smart grid application.Recently,the SST with medium frequency(MF)isolation link and magnetic integration feature has been proposed,which can reduce the system volume and thus increase the power density.However,the magnetic integration also introduces strong coupling between the line frequency(LF)and MF variables,which poses a great challenge on modeling and control issues.This paper proposes a modeling and control method for an SST with magnetic integration and mixed-frequency modulation.A mathematical model based on dual d-q references is deduced,and then a cascaded control system is designed according to the model.Parameters of the controller for the variables at one frequency are properly designed to avoid disturbance from the variables at the other frequency.The simulation and experimental results show good decoupling effect and satisfactory dynamics performance of the proposed control system.
文摘将二极管整流单元(diode rectifier unit,DRU)与模块化多电平变换器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)背靠背连接组成交-交变流器并应用于低频交流(low frequency alternative current,LFAC)输电系统中,是降低海上风电送出成本的重要技术路线之一。针对该系统中谐波含量过高的问题,提出了一种低成本谐波抑制方法。首先,对DRU-LFAC系统的谐波特性进行了分析,并在此基础上提出一种新型交流侧电流谐波抑制策略。所提策略通过在正负极直流线路中注入特定的电流谐波以实现对交流侧电流谐波的抑制。同时,直流侧谐波电流的通路由双极性背靠背DRU-MMC的中性线提供。随后,对所提策略产生的额外运行损耗进行了定量计算,并与常规滤波方法进行了经济性对比分析;最后,通过PSCAD/EMTDC仿真和远宽StarSim控制器硬件在环实验验证了所提谐波抑制策略的有效性。研究结果表明:所提策略相较于常规滤波方法在海上风电工程的整个生命周期内能降低约70%的滤波成本,且能够有效降低系统交流侧电流的总谐波失真(total harmonic distortion,THD)。
文摘Modular multilevel converters(MMCs)have been one of the most broadly used multilevel converter topologies in industrial applications,particularly in medium-voltage motor drives and high-voltage dc power conversion systems.However,due to the utilization of large amount of semiconductor devices,the reliability of MMCs becomes one of the severe challenges constraining their further development and applications.In this paper,common electrical faults of the MMC have been summarized and analyzed,including open-circuit switching faults,short-circuit switching faults,dc-bus short-circuit faults,and single line-to-ground faults on the ac side.A thorough and comprehensive review of the existing online fault diagnostic methods has been conducted.In addition,fault-tolerant operation strategies for such various fault scenarios in MMCs have been presented.All the fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant operation strategies are comparatively evaluated,which aims to provide a state-of-the-art reference on the MMC reliability for future research and industrial applications.
基金This work was partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11847104)General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(51977124)+2 种基金Shandong Natural Science Foundation(ZR2019QEE001)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20190204)National Distinguished Expert(Youth Talent)Program of China(31390089963058)。
文摘The modular multilevel converter(MMC)has become a promising topology for widespread power converter applications.However,an evident circulating current flowing between the phases will increase system losses and complicate the heatsink design.This paper proposes a novel hybrid model predictive control method for MMCs.This method utilizes an indirect structure MPC and a sorting algorithm to implement current tracking and capacitor voltages balancing,considerably resulting in reduced calculation burden.In addition,different from the conventional MPC solutions,we add a simple proportional-integral(PI)controller to suppress circulating current through modifying the submodule(SM)inserted number,which is parallel to the MPC loop.This hybrid control solution combines both advantages of MPC and linear control,evidently resulting in improved performance of circulating current.Finally,the MATLAB/Simulink results of an 11-level MMC system verify the effectiveness of the proposed solution.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFB0100603)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51877193)。
文摘Modular multilevel resonant converter is an promising candidate for high voltage applications since it has advantageous features,such as high efficiency,high voltage capability and easy fault-tolerant operation.However,the inequality of arm inductance in practice will lead to imbalance between the upper and lower arm voltages,which will induce large ripples in the circulating current and a dc bias on the voltage generated by modular circuits.To compensate for the voltage imbalance,effects of arm duty cycle changes on arm voltages are discussed.An arm voltage balancing control method is proposed:adjust arm duty cycle according to arm voltage deviation in every switching cycle.Simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the theoretical analysis and the proposed control method.
文摘This paper presents a new modular multilevel converter (MMC) topology. Compared to conventional multilevel converters, MMC has much lower switching frequency (50 Hz) resulting in lower switching losses, and consequently, lower total losses of the transmission system. The fundamental concept and the applied control scheme are introduced in detail. A modified multilevel fundamental switching modulation scheme adopting the multicarrier pulse width modulation concept is presented. A capacitor voltage balancing technique is proposed. With the established simulation model of the 11-level MMC, the modulation and balancing strategy presented are confirmed by MATLAB/SIMULINK simulations. The multicarrier pulse width modulation converter strategy enhances the fundamental output voltage and reduces total harmonic distortion. This new type of converter is suitable for high-voltage drive systems and power system applications such as high voltage dc (HVDC) transmission, reactive power compensation equipment and so on.
