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
To address the issues of high costs and low component utilization caused by the independent configuration of hybrid DC circuit breakers(HCBs)and DC power flow controllers(DCPFCs)at each port in existing DC distributio...To address the issues of high costs and low component utilization caused by the independent configuration of hybrid DC circuit breakers(HCBs)and DC power flow controllers(DCPFCs)at each port in existing DC distribution networks,this paper adopts a component sharing mechanism to propose a composite multi-port hybrid DC circuit breaker(CM-HCB)with DC power flow and fault current limitation abilities,as well as reduced component costs.The proposed CM-HCB topology enables the sharing of the main breaker branch(MB)and the energy dissipation branch,while the load commutation switches(LCSs)in the main branch are reused as power flow control components,enabling flexible regulation of power flow in multiple lines.Meanwhile,by reconstructing the current path during the fault process,the proposed CM-HCB can utilize the internal coupled inductor to limit the current rise rate at the initial stage of the fault,significantly reducing the requirement for breaking current.A detailed study on the topological structure,steady-state power flow regulation mechanism,transient fault isolation mechanism,control strategy and characteristic analysis of the proposed CM-HCB is presented.Then,a Matlab/Simulink-based meshed three-terminal DC grid simulation platform with the proposed CM-HCB is built.The results indicate that the proposed CM-HCB can not only achieve flexible power flow control during steady-state operation,but also obtain current rise limitation and fault isolation abilities under short-circuit fault conditions,verifying its correctness and effectiveness.Finally,a comparative economic analysis is conducted between the proposed CM-HCB and the other two existing solutions,confirming that its component sharing mechanism can significantly reduce the number of components,lower system costs,and improve component utilization.展开更多
柔性直流电网的故障检测与保护研究是当前电力领域的关键技术。直流电网发生故障时,故障电流迅速上升导致电网系统设备损坏且稳定性下降,因此对故障保护系统的快速性和可靠性要求极高。通过比较线路上限流电感电压值在故障前后的变化,...柔性直流电网的故障检测与保护研究是当前电力领域的关键技术。直流电网发生故障时,故障电流迅速上升导致电网系统设备损坏且稳定性下降,因此对故障保护系统的快速性和可靠性要求极高。通过比较线路上限流电感电压值在故障前后的变化,提出一种利用限流电感两端电压比值实现线路故障识别的方法。在PSCAD/EMTDC仿真平台建立四端模块化多电平换流器型柔性直流输电(modular multilevel converter high voltage direct current,MMC-HVDC)电网模型,对所提出的方法进行故障启动、类型识别和极线选择验证。在故障被正确识别后,相应的直流断路器(DC circuit breaker,DCCB)能够正确动作并隔离故障。此外,还对系统的性能指标以及故障过渡电阻值、故障后系统的噪声、故障距离和通信误差方面因素进行可行性分析。研究结果表明,所提出的故障保护方案能够准确识别并且快速隔离故障,从而保障电网安全稳定运行。展开更多
Given the wide application of DC grids,the protection equipment of power grids must be improved during the fault period.This study proposes an integrated multiport flexible voltage clamp circuit breaker with a DC chop...Given the wide application of DC grids,the protection equipment of power grids must be improved during the fault period.This study proposes an integrated multiport flexible voltage clamp circuit breaker with a DC chopper acting on the receiving end converter to solve the DC short circuit fault and surplus power because of AC low-voltage fault;it has a modular design.As a DC circuit breaker,the device utilizes the voltage-clamping principle and thyristor semi-control to remove faults.As the fault current increases,the branch circuit outputs different voltage levels by selecting different gears,thereby controlling the voltage-clamping effect.This device can distinguish between different fault types to prevent secondary shocks in the system.As a DC chopper,the voltage at both ends of the energy dissipation resistor is varied by switching submodules,consuming surplus power to complete AC low-voltage faults and minimizing the impact of low-voltage faults on the system’s transmission capacity.Finally,the effectiveness and applicability of the equipment are verified using wind turbines connected to a flexible DC transmission three-terminal power grid model in PSCAD/EMTDC,and two fault simulation types are analyzed.A comparison of the electrical quantities(fault current,system voltage and branch voltage)of the proposed circuit breaker with other similar equipment shows that due to the efficiency of the proposed equipment,the peak fault current is reduced by at least 35.8%.The required voltage stress of key power electronic equipment is reduced by at least 71.5%.Therefore,the equipment ensures that the per-unit voltage of the DC system does not exceed 1.05 during AC fault crossing.展开更多
This paper presents an optimal operation method for embedded DC interconnections based on low-voltage AC/DC distribution areas(EDC-LVDA)under three-phase unbalanced compensation conditions.It can optimally determine t...This paper presents an optimal operation method for embedded DC interconnections based on low-voltage AC/DC distribution areas(EDC-LVDA)under three-phase unbalanced compensation conditions.It can optimally determine the transmission power of the DC and AC paths to simultaneously improve voltage quality and reduce losses.First,considering the embedded interconnected,unbalanced power structure of the distribution area,a power flow calculation method for EDC-LVDA that accounts for three-phase unbalanced compensation is introduced.This method accurately describes the power flow distribution characteristics under both AC and DC power allocation scenarios.Second,an optimization scheduling model for EDC-LVDA under three-phase unbalanced conditions is developed,incorporating network losses,voltage quality,DC link losses,and unbalance levels.The proposed model employs an improved particle swarm optimization(IPSO)two-layer algorithm to autonomously select different power allocation coefficients for the DC link and AC section under various operating conditions.This enables embedded economic optimization scheduling while maintaining compensation for unbalanced conditions.Finally,a case study based on the IEEE 13-node system for EDC-LVDA is conducted and tested.The results show that the proposed optimal operation method achieves a 100%voltage compliance rate and reduces network losses by 13.8%,while ensuring three-phase power balance compensation.This provides a practical solution for the modernization and upgrading of low-voltage power grids.展开更多
To enhance power flow regulation in scenarios involving large-scale renewable energy transmission via high-voltage direct current(HVDC)links and multi-infeed DC systems in load-center regions,this paper proposes a hyb...To enhance power flow regulation in scenarios involving large-scale renewable energy transmission via high-voltage direct current(HVDC)links and multi-infeed DC systems in load-center regions,this paper proposes a hybrid modular multilevel converter–capacitor-commutated line-commutated converter(MMC-CLCC)HVDC transmission system and its corresponding control strategy.First,the system topology is constructed,and a submodule configuration method for the MMC—combining full-bridge submodules(FBSMs)and half-bridge submodules(HBSMs)—is proposed to enable direct power flow reversal.Second,a hierarchical control strategy is introduced,includingMMCvoltage control,CLCC current control,and a coordinationmechanism,along with the derivation of the hybrid system’s power flow reversal characteristics.Third,leveraging the CLCC’s fast current regulation and theMMC’s negative voltage control capability,a coordinated power flow reversal control strategy is developed.Finally,an 800 kV MMC-CLCC hybrid HVDC system is modeled in PSCAD/EMTDC to validate the power flow reversal performance under a high proportion of full-bridge submodule configuration.Results demonstrate that the proposed control strategy enables rapid(1-s transition)and smooth switching of bidirectional power flow without modifying the structure of primary equipment:the transient fluctuation ofDC voltage from the rated value(UdcN)to themaximumreverse voltage(-kUdcN)is less than 5%;the DC current strictly follows the preset characteristic curve with a deviation of≤3%;the active power reverses continuously,and the system maintains stable operation throughout the reversal process.展开更多
本文作者提出了一种含储能的混合式配电变压器(Hybrid Distribution Transformer,HDT)电路拓扑,并重点研究了双向DC/DC变换器的设计。该拓扑结合储能电池和超级电容,通过双向DC/DC变换器实现HDT与储能装置之间的双向电能流动。本文推导...本文作者提出了一种含储能的混合式配电变压器(Hybrid Distribution Transformer,HDT)电路拓扑,并重点研究了双向DC/DC变换器的设计。该拓扑结合储能电池和超级电容,通过双向DC/DC变换器实现HDT与储能装置之间的双向电能流动。本文推导了双向DC/DC变换器的小信号模型,详细阐述了电路参数选取方法,并设计了相应的控制器。在Matlab/Simulink中实现了仿真验证,结果表明所设计的系统能够实现功率的双向传递,验证了所提出拓扑和控制策略的有效性和可行性。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funded by Youth Talent Growth Project of Guizhou Provincial Department of Education(No.Qianjiaoji[2024]21)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62461008 and No.52507211)Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&D Program(No.[2024]General 049).
文摘To address the issues of high costs and low component utilization caused by the independent configuration of hybrid DC circuit breakers(HCBs)and DC power flow controllers(DCPFCs)at each port in existing DC distribution networks,this paper adopts a component sharing mechanism to propose a composite multi-port hybrid DC circuit breaker(CM-HCB)with DC power flow and fault current limitation abilities,as well as reduced component costs.The proposed CM-HCB topology enables the sharing of the main breaker branch(MB)and the energy dissipation branch,while the load commutation switches(LCSs)in the main branch are reused as power flow control components,enabling flexible regulation of power flow in multiple lines.Meanwhile,by reconstructing the current path during the fault process,the proposed CM-HCB can utilize the internal coupled inductor to limit the current rise rate at the initial stage of the fault,significantly reducing the requirement for breaking current.A detailed study on the topological structure,steady-state power flow regulation mechanism,transient fault isolation mechanism,control strategy and characteristic analysis of the proposed CM-HCB is presented.Then,a Matlab/Simulink-based meshed three-terminal DC grid simulation platform with the proposed CM-HCB is built.The results indicate that the proposed CM-HCB can not only achieve flexible power flow control during steady-state operation,but also obtain current rise limitation and fault isolation abilities under short-circuit fault conditions,verifying its correctness and effectiveness.Finally,a comparative economic analysis is conducted between the proposed CM-HCB and the other two existing solutions,confirming that its component sharing mechanism can significantly reduce the number of components,lower system costs,and improve component utilization.
文摘柔性直流电网的故障检测与保护研究是当前电力领域的关键技术。直流电网发生故障时,故障电流迅速上升导致电网系统设备损坏且稳定性下降,因此对故障保护系统的快速性和可靠性要求极高。通过比较线路上限流电感电压值在故障前后的变化,提出一种利用限流电感两端电压比值实现线路故障识别的方法。在PSCAD/EMTDC仿真平台建立四端模块化多电平换流器型柔性直流输电(modular multilevel converter high voltage direct current,MMC-HVDC)电网模型,对所提出的方法进行故障启动、类型识别和极线选择验证。在故障被正确识别后,相应的直流断路器(DC circuit breaker,DCCB)能够正确动作并隔离故障。此外,还对系统的性能指标以及故障过渡电阻值、故障后系统的噪声、故障距离和通信误差方面因素进行可行性分析。研究结果表明,所提出的故障保护方案能够准确识别并且快速隔离故障,从而保障电网安全稳定运行。
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2066208).
文摘Given the wide application of DC grids,the protection equipment of power grids must be improved during the fault period.This study proposes an integrated multiport flexible voltage clamp circuit breaker with a DC chopper acting on the receiving end converter to solve the DC short circuit fault and surplus power because of AC low-voltage fault;it has a modular design.As a DC circuit breaker,the device utilizes the voltage-clamping principle and thyristor semi-control to remove faults.As the fault current increases,the branch circuit outputs different voltage levels by selecting different gears,thereby controlling the voltage-clamping effect.This device can distinguish between different fault types to prevent secondary shocks in the system.As a DC chopper,the voltage at both ends of the energy dissipation resistor is varied by switching submodules,consuming surplus power to complete AC low-voltage faults and minimizing the impact of low-voltage faults on the system’s transmission capacity.Finally,the effectiveness and applicability of the equipment are verified using wind turbines connected to a flexible DC transmission three-terminal power grid model in PSCAD/EMTDC,and two fault simulation types are analyzed.A comparison of the electrical quantities(fault current,system voltage and branch voltage)of the proposed circuit breaker with other similar equipment shows that due to the efficiency of the proposed equipment,the peak fault current is reduced by at least 35.8%.The required voltage stress of key power electronic equipment is reduced by at least 71.5%.Therefore,the equipment ensures that the per-unit voltage of the DC system does not exceed 1.05 during AC fault crossing.
基金supported by the key technology project of China Southern Power Grid Corporation(GZKJXM20220041)partly by the National Key Research and Development Plan(2022YFE0205300).
文摘This paper presents an optimal operation method for embedded DC interconnections based on low-voltage AC/DC distribution areas(EDC-LVDA)under three-phase unbalanced compensation conditions.It can optimally determine the transmission power of the DC and AC paths to simultaneously improve voltage quality and reduce losses.First,considering the embedded interconnected,unbalanced power structure of the distribution area,a power flow calculation method for EDC-LVDA that accounts for three-phase unbalanced compensation is introduced.This method accurately describes the power flow distribution characteristics under both AC and DC power allocation scenarios.Second,an optimization scheduling model for EDC-LVDA under three-phase unbalanced conditions is developed,incorporating network losses,voltage quality,DC link losses,and unbalance levels.The proposed model employs an improved particle swarm optimization(IPSO)two-layer algorithm to autonomously select different power allocation coefficients for the DC link and AC section under various operating conditions.This enables embedded economic optimization scheduling while maintaining compensation for unbalanced conditions.Finally,a case study based on the IEEE 13-node system for EDC-LVDA is conducted and tested.The results show that the proposed optimal operation method achieves a 100%voltage compliance rate and reduces network losses by 13.8%,while ensuring three-phase power balance compensation.This provides a practical solution for the modernization and upgrading of low-voltage power grids.
基金supported by Science and Technology Project of the headquarters of the State Grid Corporation of China(No.5500-202324492A-3-2-ZN).
文摘To enhance power flow regulation in scenarios involving large-scale renewable energy transmission via high-voltage direct current(HVDC)links and multi-infeed DC systems in load-center regions,this paper proposes a hybrid modular multilevel converter–capacitor-commutated line-commutated converter(MMC-CLCC)HVDC transmission system and its corresponding control strategy.First,the system topology is constructed,and a submodule configuration method for the MMC—combining full-bridge submodules(FBSMs)and half-bridge submodules(HBSMs)—is proposed to enable direct power flow reversal.Second,a hierarchical control strategy is introduced,includingMMCvoltage control,CLCC current control,and a coordinationmechanism,along with the derivation of the hybrid system’s power flow reversal characteristics.Third,leveraging the CLCC’s fast current regulation and theMMC’s negative voltage control capability,a coordinated power flow reversal control strategy is developed.Finally,an 800 kV MMC-CLCC hybrid HVDC system is modeled in PSCAD/EMTDC to validate the power flow reversal performance under a high proportion of full-bridge submodule configuration.Results demonstrate that the proposed control strategy enables rapid(1-s transition)and smooth switching of bidirectional power flow without modifying the structure of primary equipment:the transient fluctuation ofDC voltage from the rated value(UdcN)to themaximumreverse voltage(-kUdcN)is less than 5%;the DC current strictly follows the preset characteristic curve with a deviation of≤3%;the active power reverses continuously,and the system maintains stable operation throughout the reversal process.
文摘本文作者提出了一种含储能的混合式配电变压器(Hybrid Distribution Transformer,HDT)电路拓扑,并重点研究了双向DC/DC变换器的设计。该拓扑结合储能电池和超级电容,通过双向DC/DC变换器实现HDT与储能装置之间的双向电能流动。本文推导了双向DC/DC变换器的小信号模型,详细阐述了电路参数选取方法,并设计了相应的控制器。在Matlab/Simulink中实现了仿真验证,结果表明所设计的系统能够实现功率的双向传递,验证了所提出拓扑和控制策略的有效性和可行性。
