The integration of renewable energy sources(RESs)via voltage source converters(VSCs)has introduced considerable risk to the transient stability of power systems,necessitating accurate transient stability assessment th...The integration of renewable energy sources(RESs)via voltage source converters(VSCs)has introduced considerable risk to the transient stability of power systems,necessitating accurate transient stability assessment through estimating the region of attraction(ROA).This review systematically examines methodologies for ROA estimation in power systems integrated with VSCs.The key challenges in ROA estimation arise from various nonlinearities,multi-timescale control interactions,and structural switching in system models.The review categorizes ROA estimation methods into non-direct methods(e.g.,timedomain simulation method,stable manifold method)and direct methods(e.g.,energy function method,Lyapunov function method).The basic principles of these methods and their advantages and limitations are summarized.Future directions for estimating the ROA of power systems integrated with VSCs are outlined and discussed.This work serves as a comprehensive resource for advancing ROA estimation and various applications based on ROA estimation in VSC integrated power systems.展开更多
In recent years, sub-synchronous oscillation accidents caused by wind power integration have received extensive attention. The recorded constant-amplitude waveforms can be induced by either linear or nonlinear oscilla...In recent years, sub-synchronous oscillation accidents caused by wind power integration have received extensive attention. The recorded constant-amplitude waveforms can be induced by either linear or nonlinear oscillation mechanisms. Hence, the nonlinear behavior needs to be distinguished prior to choosing the analysis method. Since the 1960s, the higher-order statistics(HOS) theory has become a powerful tool for the detection of nonlinear behavior(DNB) in production quality control wherein it has mainly been applied to mechanical condition monitoring and fault diagnosis. This study focuses on the hard limiters of the voltage source converter(VSC) control systems in the wind farms and attempts to detect the nonlinear behavior caused by bi-or uni-lateral saturation hard limiting using the HOS analysis. First, the conventional describing function is extended to obtain the detailed frequency domain information on the bi-and uni-lateral saturation hard limiting. Furthermore, the bi-and tri-spectra are introduced as the HOS, which are extended into bi-and tri-coherence spectra to eliminate the effects of the linear parts on the harmonic characteristics of hard limiting in the VSC control system, respectively. The effectiveness of the HOS in the DNB and the classification of the hard-limiting types is proven, and its detailed derivation and estimation procedure is presented. Finally, the quadratic and cubic phase coupling in the signals is illustrated, and the performance of the proposed method is evaluated and discussed.展开更多
The oscillation phenomena associated with the control of voltage source converters(VSCs)are concerning,making it crucial to locate the sources of such oscillations and suppress the oscillations.Therefore,this paper pr...The oscillation phenomena associated with the control of voltage source converters(VSCs)are concerning,making it crucial to locate the sources of such oscillations and suppress the oscillations.Therefore,this paper presents a location scheme based on the energy structure and nonlinearity detection.The energy structure,which conforms to the principle of the energy-based method and dissipativity theory,is developed to describe the transient energy flow for VSCs,based on which a defined characteristic quantity is implemented to narrow the scope for locating the sources of oscillations.Moreover,based on the self-sustained oscillation characteristics of VsCs,an index for nonlinearity detection is applied to locate the VSCs that produce the oscillation energy.The combination of the energy structure and nonlinearity detection distinguishes the contribu-tions of different VSCs to the oscillation.The results of a case study implemented by the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation validate theproposed scheme.展开更多
With the rapid development and widespread applications of power electronic converters,strong fault-tolerant capability of power electronic converters is required since they play important roles in power systems.In thi...With the rapid development and widespread applications of power electronic converters,strong fault-tolerant capability of power electronic converters is required since they play important roles in power systems.In this paper,a review of one of the most promising fault-tolerant topologies for semiconductor open-circuit fault,called four-switch three-phase(FSTP)topology,is presented in terms of modeling analysis,modulation techniques,and control strategies.The configuration of FSTP voltage source converter(VSC)is illustrated.To minimize the negative effects caused by the innate drawbacks of this fault-tolerant converter topology,considerable research has been carried out regarding modulation techniques and control strategies.The modulation principle for FSTP topology is explained in detail,since the performance of FSTP VSCs relies on it.This paper aims to illustrate current research progress on this fault-tolerant FSTP VSC topology.展开更多
This paper proposes a current control scheme for a grid-connected pulse width modulator(PWM) voltage source converter(GC-VSC) under imbalanced and distorted supply voltage conditions.The control scheme is implemented ...This paper proposes a current control scheme for a grid-connected pulse width modulator(PWM) voltage source converter(GC-VSC) under imbalanced and distorted supply voltage conditions.The control scheme is implemented in the positive synchronously rotating reference frame and composed of a single proportional integral(PI) regulator and multi-frequency resonant controllers tuned at the frequencies of 2ω and 6ω,respectively.The experimental results,with the target of eliminating the active power oscillations and current harmonics on a prototype GC-VSC system,validate the feasibility of the proposed current control scheme during supply voltage imbalance and distortion.展开更多
This paper presents a unified positive-and negative-sequence dual-dq dynamic model of wind-turbine driven doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG) under unbalanced grid voltage conditions. Strategies for enhanced control ...This paper presents a unified positive-and negative-sequence dual-dq dynamic model of wind-turbine driven doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG) under unbalanced grid voltage conditions. Strategies for enhanced control and operation of a DFIG-used back-to-back(BTB) PWM voltage source converter(VSC) are proposed. The modified control design for the grid-side converter in the stationary αβ frames diminishes the amplitude of DC-link voltage ripples of twice the grid frequency,and the two proposed control targets for the rotor-side converter are alternatively achieved,which,as a result,improve the fault-ride through(FRT) capability of the DFIG based wind power generation systems during unbalanced network supply. A complete unbalanced control scheme with both grid-and rotor-side converters included is designed. Finally,simulation was carried out on a 1.5 MW wind-turbine driven DFIG system and the validity of the developed unified model and the feasibility of the proposed control strategies are all confirmed by the simulated results.展开更多
Voltage source converters(VSCs),equipped with Pf and Q-U droop characteristics,can support a power system from both frequency and voltage.Unfortunately,overcurrent and power angle instability are still challenging asp...Voltage source converters(VSCs),equipped with Pf and Q-U droop characteristics,can support a power system from both frequency and voltage.Unfortunately,overcurrent and power angle instability are still challenging aspects of VSCs under fault conditions.Therefore,fault current limitation and power angle stability are essential conditions for the safe operation of a VSC.Thus,the transient characteristics of a VSC are analyzed to guide transient control.Then,a transient control method for a VSC,considering both fault current limitation and power angle stability,is proposed.With the proposed method,power angle stability is realized by optimizing the P-f controller.On the basis of power angle control,the Q-U controller and inner current controller are improved to effectively suppress the fault current.Finally,relevant tests are performed to verify the proposed method.展开更多
This project proposes a novel dual-input matrix converter (DIMC) which is used to integrate the output of the wind energy to a power grid. The proposed matrix converter is developed based on the traditional indirect m...This project proposes a novel dual-input matrix converter (DIMC) which is used to integrate the output of the wind energy to a power grid. The proposed matrix converter is developed based on the traditional indirect matrix converter under reverse power flow operation mode, but with its six-switch voltage source converter replaced by a nine-switch configuration followed by the current source inverter (CSI). Matrix electric power conversion topologies and their switch functions are flexible and are used for specific applications. With the additional three switches, the proposed DIMC can provide six input terminals, which make it possible to integrate two independent AC sources from two independent wind turbines into a single grid tied power electronics interface. Commanded currents can be extracted from the two input sources to the grid. The proposed PI control and modulation schemes guaranteed sinusoidal input and output waveforms as well as reduced THD. The simulation results are provided to validate the effectiveness of the proposed control and modulation schemes for the proposed converter.展开更多
With the load growth and the power grid expansion,the problem of short-circuit current(SCC)exceeding the secure limit in large-scale power grids has become more serious,which poses great challenge to the optimal secur...With the load growth and the power grid expansion,the problem of short-circuit current(SCC)exceeding the secure limit in large-scale power grids has become more serious,which poses great challenge to the optimal secure operation.Aiming at the SCC limitations,we use multiple back-toback voltage source converter based(B2B VSC)systems to separate a large-scale AC power grid into two asynchronous power grids.A multi-objective robust optimal secure operation model of large-scale power grid with multiple B2B VSC systems considering the SCC limitation is established based on the AC power flow equations.The decision variables include the on/off states of synchronous generators,power output,terminal voltage,transmission switching,bus sectionalization,and modulation ratios of B2B VSC systems.The influence of inner current sources of renewable energy generators on the system SCC is also considered.To improve the computational efficiency,a mixedinteger convex programming(MICP)framework based on convex relaxation methods including the inscribed N-sided approximation for the nonlinear SCC limitation constraints is proposed.Moreover,combined with the column-and-constraint generation(C&CG)algorithm,a method to directly solve the compromise optimal solution(COS)of the multi-objective robust optimal secure operation model is proposed.Finally,the effectiveness and computational efficiency of the proposed solution method is demonstrated by an actual 4407-bus provincial power grid and the modified IEEE 39-bus power grid,which can reduce the consumed CPU time of solving the COS by more than 90%and obtain a better COS.展开更多
Flexible interconnection devices(FIDs)significantly enhance the regulation and management of complex power flows in distribution networks.Voltage source converter(VSC)-based FIDs,in particular,are pivotal for increasi...Flexible interconnection devices(FIDs)significantly enhance the regulation and management of complex power flows in distribution networks.Voltage source converter(VSC)-based FIDs,in particular,are pivotal for increasing system reliability and operational efficiency.These devices are crucial in supporting the extensive incorporation of electric vehicles(EVs)and renewable energy sources(RESs)into new,load-centric environments.This study evaluates four unique FID-based configurations for distribution network interconnections,revealing their distinctive features.We developed a comprehensive evaluation framework and tool by integrating the analytic hierarchy process(AHP)and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation(FCE),which includes five key performance indicators to assess these configurations.The study identifies the optimal application scenarios for each configuration and discusses their roles in enabling the seamless integration of EVs and RESs.The findings provide essential insights and guidelines for the design and implementation of adaptable,interconnected distribution networks that are equipped to meet the growing demands of future urban environments.展开更多
Increasing penetration of power electronic(PE)grid-tied devices has caused more and more dynamic problems with unknown mechanisms.Since grid operation asks for a certain voltage amplitude and frequency level when ther...Increasing penetration of power electronic(PE)grid-tied devices has caused more and more dynamic problems with unknown mechanisms.Since grid operation asks for a certain voltage amplitude and frequency level when there is a power imbalance,roles of the PE grid-tied devices during dynamics must be characterized as internal voltage response under power excitation,in which the voltage vector evolves through its timevarying amplitude and frequency.Existing modeling works,unfortunately,fail to recognize amplitude and frequency modulation essence of grid voltage during dynamics,so corresponding linear models are inapplicable to small-perturbation grid dynamic analysis.Thus,taking current control timescale of grid-tied voltage source converter(VSC)for example,this paper establishes a model with active and reactive current excitation and internal voltage amplitude and frequency response.Especially,the role of the terminal voltage detection-based phase-locked loop(PLL)in the excitation-response relationship is revealed.Linearization is conducted by clarifying amplitude and frequency operating points and corresponding increments of AC signals.This model intuitively reflects the evolution of internal voltage amplitude and frequency excited by active and reactive currents,which represents characteristics of the device during dynamics.Then,simulations for verification of the linear model and time-varying nature of amplitude and frequency are presented.Features of the characteristics of VSC are preliminarily discussed.展开更多
In the Metals Industry,interruption-free processes to produce high-quality end products are a prerequisite. The main drives together with the mill stands play a key role in the success of rolling mills.The crucial dem...In the Metals Industry,interruption-free processes to produce high-quality end products are a prerequisite. The main drives together with the mill stands play a key role in the success of rolling mills.The crucial demands placed on the drive system are:high-dynamic performance of drive and its control system,ability to handle the process related overloads,smooth running,high availability,high efficiency,easy serviceability and ability to integrate seamlessly with the automation systems.With numerous reference installations and many years of experience Siemens VAI has the wider expertise and the portfolio to provide the right drive for every application. This paper examines the latest innovation,SINAMICS drive technology,for both new drive applications as well as for modernizing the existing drives in rolling mill applications like hot strips mills,plate mills,cold rolling mills,and long rolling mills.展开更多
Multilevel voltage source converters(MLVSCs)have been widely applied in the medium voltage drive(MVD)industry.The performance of a MVD system is strongly dependent on the utilized topology.As of today,many interesting...Multilevel voltage source converters(MLVSCs)have been widely applied in the medium voltage drive(MVD)industry.The performance of a MVD system is strongly dependent on the utilized topology.As of today,many interesting topologies have been proposed and evaluated in literature.In addition to proposing new topologies,another important research topic is the MLVSC topology derivation.In this paper,two topology derivation principles,i.e.horizontal conformation principle and vertical conformation principle,are proposed from the standpoint of modularity.In both principles,a MLVSC topology can be considered as a certain combination of one base switching cell and several module switching cells.With the proposed principle,the derived topology will naturally have modularity,which is favorable in practical applications.In addition,voltage level extension based on cascaded H-bridge building blocks(HBBBs)is also introduced.The challenging issues faced by the emerging topologies for MVD applications are also discussed.It is hoped that this paper can provide a new perspective on the MLVSC topology derivation and inspire new topologies in the future.展开更多
AC-HVDC-AC energy conversion systems using MMC （modular multilevel converters） are becoming popular to integrate distributed energy systems to the main grid. Such multilevel converters pose a serious problems for H...AC-HVDC-AC energy conversion systems using MMC （modular multilevel converters） are becoming popular to integrate distributed energy systems to the main grid. Such multilevel converters pose a serious problems for HIL （hardware in the loop） simulators required for control, protection design and testing due to the large number of cells that must be simulated individually using very small time steps. This paper demonstrates the advantages of using a very small time step to simulate a MMC topology. The MMC is implemented on FPGA （fiel-programmable gate array） to simulate fast transient with a time step of 250 ns. The AC network and HVDC bus is simulated on the PC, with a slower time step of 10 μs to 20 μs. The simulator architecture and the components simulated on the FPGA and on the PC will be discussed, as well as the method allowing the interconnection of this slow and fast system.展开更多
As a new generation of direct current(DC)transmission technology,voltage sourced converter(VSC)based high voltage direct current(HVDC)has been widely developed and applied all over the world.China has also carried out...As a new generation of direct current(DC)transmission technology,voltage sourced converter(VSC)based high voltage direct current(HVDC)has been widely developed and applied all over the world.China has also carried out a deep technical research and engineering application in this area,and at present,it has been stepped into a fast growing period.This paper gives a general review over China’s VSC based HVDC in terms of engineering technology,application and future development.It comprehensively analyzes the technical difficulties and future development orientation on the aspects of the main configurations of VSC based HVDC system,topological structures of converters,control and protection technologies,flexible DC cables,converter valve tests,etc.It introduces the applicable fields and current status of China’s VSC based HVDC projects,and analyzes the application trends of VSC based HVDC projects both in China and all over the world according to the development characteristics and demands of future power grids.展开更多
The hybrid-HVDC topology,which consists of line-commutated-converter(LCC)and voltage source converter(VSC)and combines their advantages,has extensive application prospects.A hybrid-HVDC system,adopting VSC on rectifie...The hybrid-HVDC topology,which consists of line-commutated-converter(LCC)and voltage source converter(VSC)and combines their advantages,has extensive application prospects.A hybrid-HVDC system,adopting VSC on rectifier side and LCC on inverter side,is investigated,and its mathematic model is deduced.The commutation failure issue of the LCC converter in the hybrid-HVDC system is considered,and a novel coordinated control method is proposed to enhance the system commutation failure immunity.A voltage dependent voltage order limiter(VDVOL)is designed based on the constant DC voltage control on the rectifier side,and constant extinction angle backup control is introduced based on the constant DC current control with voltage dependent current order limiter(VDCOL)on the inverter side.The hybrid-HVDC system performances under normal operation state and fault state are simulated in the PSCAD/EMTDC.Then,system transient state performances with or without the proposed control methods under fault condition are further compared and analyzed.It is concluded that the proposed control method has the ability to effectively reduce the probability of commutation failure and improve the fault recovery performance of the hybrid-HVDC system.展开更多
In this paper,a robust design method for current control is proposed to improve the performance of a three phase voltage source converter(VSC)with an inductorcapacitor-inductor(LCL)filter.The presence of the LCL filte...In this paper,a robust design method for current control is proposed to improve the performance of a three phase voltage source converter(VSC)with an inductorcapacitor-inductor(LCL)filter.The presence of the LCL filter complicates the dynamics of the control system and limits the achievable control bandwidth(and the overall performance),particularly when the uncertainty of the parameters is considered.To solve this problem,the advanced H?control theory is employed to design a robust current controller in stationary coordinates.Both control of the fundamental frequency current and suppression of the potential LC resonance are considered.The design procedure and the selection of the weight functions are presented in detail.A conventional proportional-resonant PR controller is also designed for comparison.Analysis showed that the proposed H∞ current controller achieved a good frequency response with explicit robustness.The conclusion was verified on a 5 kW VSC that had a LCL filter.展开更多
This paper deals with an improved direct power control(DPC) strategy for the pulse width modulation(PWM) voltage source converter(VSC) under unbalanced grid voltage conditions.In order to provide enhanced control perf...This paper deals with an improved direct power control(DPC) strategy for the pulse width modulation(PWM) voltage source converter(VSC) under unbalanced grid voltage conditions.In order to provide enhanced control performance for the VSC,the resonant controllers tuned at the double grid frequency are applied in the DPC design to eliminate the power pulsations and dc link voltage ripples produced by the transient unbalanced grid faults.In this way,the output power and dc link voltage of the VSC can be directly regulated without positive and negative sequential decomposition.As a result,and as has been verified by experiment,the proposed method can provide fast dynamic response with easy implementation.展开更多
The large inertia of a traditional power system slows down system's frequency response but also allows decent time for controlling the system.Since an autonomous renewable microgrid usually has much smaller inerti...The large inertia of a traditional power system slows down system's frequency response but also allows decent time for controlling the system.Since an autonomous renewable microgrid usually has much smaller inertia,the control system must be very fast and accurate to fight against the small inertia and uncertainties.To reduce the demanding requirements on control,this paper proposes to increase the inertia of photovoltaic(PV) system through inertia emulation.The inertia emulation is realized by controlling the charging/discharging of the direct current(DC)-link capacitor over a certain range and adjusting the PV generation when it is feasible and/or necessary.By well designing the inertia,the DC-link capacitor parameters and the control range,the negative impact of inertia emulation on energy efficiency can be reduced.The proposed algorithm can be integrated with distributed generation setting algorithms to improve dynamic performance and lower implementation requirements.Simulation studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed solution.展开更多
Voltage source converter high-voltage direct current （VSC-HVDC） is a new power transmission technology pref- erable in small or medium power transmission. In this paper we discuss a new control system based on space...Voltage source converter high-voltage direct current （VSC-HVDC） is a new power transmission technology pref- erable in small or medium power transmission. In this paper we discuss a new control system based on space vector modulation （SVM） without any voltage line sensors. Using direct power control （DPC） SVM and a new double synchronous reference frame phase-locked loop （DSRF-PLL） approach, the control system is resistant to the majority of line voltage disturbances. Also, the system response has accelerated by using a feed forward power decoupled loop. The operation of this control strategy was verified in a SIMULINK/MATLAB simulation environment. To validate this control system, a 5 kV.A prototype system was constructed. Compared to the original controllers, the current total harmonic distortion （THD）, the active and reactive deviations and the DC voltage overshoot were lowered by 2.5%, 6.2% and 8%, respectively. The rectifier power factor in the worst condition was 0.93 and the DC voltage settling time was 0.2 s.展开更多
基金supported by the Department of Science,and Technology of Guangdong Province under Grant No.2023A1515240019the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52207106.
文摘The integration of renewable energy sources(RESs)via voltage source converters(VSCs)has introduced considerable risk to the transient stability of power systems,necessitating accurate transient stability assessment through estimating the region of attraction(ROA).This review systematically examines methodologies for ROA estimation in power systems integrated with VSCs.The key challenges in ROA estimation arise from various nonlinearities,multi-timescale control interactions,and structural switching in system models.The review categorizes ROA estimation methods into non-direct methods(e.g.,timedomain simulation method,stable manifold method)and direct methods(e.g.,energy function method,Lyapunov function method).The basic principles of these methods and their advantages and limitations are summarized.Future directions for estimating the ROA of power systems integrated with VSCs are outlined and discussed.This work serves as a comprehensive resource for advancing ROA estimation and various applications based on ROA estimation in VSC integrated power systems.
基金supported by the State Grid Guide Project(No.5108-202218030A-1-1-ZN)。
文摘In recent years, sub-synchronous oscillation accidents caused by wind power integration have received extensive attention. The recorded constant-amplitude waveforms can be induced by either linear or nonlinear oscillation mechanisms. Hence, the nonlinear behavior needs to be distinguished prior to choosing the analysis method. Since the 1960s, the higher-order statistics(HOS) theory has become a powerful tool for the detection of nonlinear behavior(DNB) in production quality control wherein it has mainly been applied to mechanical condition monitoring and fault diagnosis. This study focuses on the hard limiters of the voltage source converter(VSC) control systems in the wind farms and attempts to detect the nonlinear behavior caused by bi-or uni-lateral saturation hard limiting using the HOS analysis. First, the conventional describing function is extended to obtain the detailed frequency domain information on the bi-and uni-lateral saturation hard limiting. Furthermore, the bi-and tri-spectra are introduced as the HOS, which are extended into bi-and tri-coherence spectra to eliminate the effects of the linear parts on the harmonic characteristics of hard limiting in the VSC control system, respectively. The effectiveness of the HOS in the DNB and the classification of the hard-limiting types is proven, and its detailed derivation and estimation procedure is presented. Finally, the quadratic and cubic phase coupling in the signals is illustrated, and the performance of the proposed method is evaluated and discussed.
基金supported by the State Grid Guide Project(No.5108-202218030A-1-1-ZN).
文摘The oscillation phenomena associated with the control of voltage source converters(VSCs)are concerning,making it crucial to locate the sources of such oscillations and suppress the oscillations.Therefore,this paper presents a location scheme based on the energy structure and nonlinearity detection.The energy structure,which conforms to the principle of the energy-based method and dissipativity theory,is developed to describe the transient energy flow for VSCs,based on which a defined characteristic quantity is implemented to narrow the scope for locating the sources of oscillations.Moreover,based on the self-sustained oscillation characteristics of VsCs,an index for nonlinearity detection is applied to locate the VSCs that produce the oscillation energy.The combination of the energy structure and nonlinearity detection distinguishes the contribu-tions of different VSCs to the oscillation.The results of a case study implemented by the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation validate theproposed scheme.
文摘With the rapid development and widespread applications of power electronic converters,strong fault-tolerant capability of power electronic converters is required since they play important roles in power systems.In this paper,a review of one of the most promising fault-tolerant topologies for semiconductor open-circuit fault,called four-switch three-phase(FSTP)topology,is presented in terms of modeling analysis,modulation techniques,and control strategies.The configuration of FSTP voltage source converter(VSC)is illustrated.To minimize the negative effects caused by the innate drawbacks of this fault-tolerant converter topology,considerable research has been carried out regarding modulation techniques and control strategies.The modulation principle for FSTP topology is explained in detail,since the performance of FSTP VSCs relies on it.This paper aims to illustrate current research progress on this fault-tolerant FSTP VSC topology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50907057)the National High-Tech Research and Development Program (863) of China(No.2007AA05Z419)
文摘This paper proposes a current control scheme for a grid-connected pulse width modulator(PWM) voltage source converter(GC-VSC) under imbalanced and distorted supply voltage conditions.The control scheme is implemented in the positive synchronously rotating reference frame and composed of a single proportional integral(PI) regulator and multi-frequency resonant controllers tuned at the frequencies of 2ω and 6ω,respectively.The experimental results,with the target of eliminating the active power oscillations and current harmonics on a prototype GC-VSC system,validate the feasibility of the proposed current control scheme during supply voltage imbalance and distortion.
基金Project (No. 50577056) supported by the National Natural ScienceFoundation of China
文摘This paper presents a unified positive-and negative-sequence dual-dq dynamic model of wind-turbine driven doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG) under unbalanced grid voltage conditions. Strategies for enhanced control and operation of a DFIG-used back-to-back(BTB) PWM voltage source converter(VSC) are proposed. The modified control design for the grid-side converter in the stationary αβ frames diminishes the amplitude of DC-link voltage ripples of twice the grid frequency,and the two proposed control targets for the rotor-side converter are alternatively achieved,which,as a result,improve the fault-ride through(FRT) capability of the DFIG based wind power generation systems during unbalanced network supply. A complete unbalanced control scheme with both grid-and rotor-side converters included is designed. Finally,simulation was carried out on a 1.5 MW wind-turbine driven DFIG system and the validity of the developed unified model and the feasibility of the proposed control strategies are all confirmed by the simulated results.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51907057 and 52077072)Technological Leading Talent of Hunan province(2019RS3014).
文摘Voltage source converters(VSCs),equipped with Pf and Q-U droop characteristics,can support a power system from both frequency and voltage.Unfortunately,overcurrent and power angle instability are still challenging aspects of VSCs under fault conditions.Therefore,fault current limitation and power angle stability are essential conditions for the safe operation of a VSC.Thus,the transient characteristics of a VSC are analyzed to guide transient control.Then,a transient control method for a VSC,considering both fault current limitation and power angle stability,is proposed.With the proposed method,power angle stability is realized by optimizing the P-f controller.On the basis of power angle control,the Q-U controller and inner current controller are improved to effectively suppress the fault current.Finally,relevant tests are performed to verify the proposed method.
文摘This project proposes a novel dual-input matrix converter (DIMC) which is used to integrate the output of the wind energy to a power grid. The proposed matrix converter is developed based on the traditional indirect matrix converter under reverse power flow operation mode, but with its six-switch voltage source converter replaced by a nine-switch configuration followed by the current source inverter (CSI). Matrix electric power conversion topologies and their switch functions are flexible and are used for specific applications. With the additional three switches, the proposed DIMC can provide six input terminals, which make it possible to integrate two independent AC sources from two independent wind turbines into a single grid tied power electronics interface. Commanded currents can be extracted from the two input sources to the grid. The proposed PI control and modulation schemes guaranteed sinusoidal input and output waveforms as well as reduced THD. The simulation results are provided to validate the effectiveness of the proposed control and modulation schemes for the proposed converter.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51977080).
文摘With the load growth and the power grid expansion,the problem of short-circuit current(SCC)exceeding the secure limit in large-scale power grids has become more serious,which poses great challenge to the optimal secure operation.Aiming at the SCC limitations,we use multiple back-toback voltage source converter based(B2B VSC)systems to separate a large-scale AC power grid into two asynchronous power grids.A multi-objective robust optimal secure operation model of large-scale power grid with multiple B2B VSC systems considering the SCC limitation is established based on the AC power flow equations.The decision variables include the on/off states of synchronous generators,power output,terminal voltage,transmission switching,bus sectionalization,and modulation ratios of B2B VSC systems.The influence of inner current sources of renewable energy generators on the system SCC is also considered.To improve the computational efficiency,a mixedinteger convex programming(MICP)framework based on convex relaxation methods including the inscribed N-sided approximation for the nonlinear SCC limitation constraints is proposed.Moreover,combined with the column-and-constraint generation(C&CG)algorithm,a method to directly solve the compromise optimal solution(COS)of the multi-objective robust optimal secure operation model is proposed.Finally,the effectiveness and computational efficiency of the proposed solution method is demonstrated by an actual 4407-bus provincial power grid and the modified IEEE 39-bus power grid,which can reduce the consumed CPU time of solving the COS by more than 90%and obtain a better COS.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Project of the China Southern Power Grid Co.,Ltd.(Project number:SZKJXM20230085).
文摘Flexible interconnection devices(FIDs)significantly enhance the regulation and management of complex power flows in distribution networks.Voltage source converter(VSC)-based FIDs,in particular,are pivotal for increasing system reliability and operational efficiency.These devices are crucial in supporting the extensive incorporation of electric vehicles(EVs)and renewable energy sources(RESs)into new,load-centric environments.This study evaluates four unique FID-based configurations for distribution network interconnections,revealing their distinctive features.We developed a comprehensive evaluation framework and tool by integrating the analytic hierarchy process(AHP)and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation(FCE),which includes five key performance indicators to assess these configurations.The study identifies the optimal application scenarios for each configuration and discusses their roles in enabling the seamless integration of EVs and RESs.The findings provide essential insights and guidelines for the design and implementation of adaptable,interconnected distribution networks that are equipped to meet the growing demands of future urban environments.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFB0902901)and National Natural Science Foundation of China(51627811).
文摘Increasing penetration of power electronic(PE)grid-tied devices has caused more and more dynamic problems with unknown mechanisms.Since grid operation asks for a certain voltage amplitude and frequency level when there is a power imbalance,roles of the PE grid-tied devices during dynamics must be characterized as internal voltage response under power excitation,in which the voltage vector evolves through its timevarying amplitude and frequency.Existing modeling works,unfortunately,fail to recognize amplitude and frequency modulation essence of grid voltage during dynamics,so corresponding linear models are inapplicable to small-perturbation grid dynamic analysis.Thus,taking current control timescale of grid-tied voltage source converter(VSC)for example,this paper establishes a model with active and reactive current excitation and internal voltage amplitude and frequency response.Especially,the role of the terminal voltage detection-based phase-locked loop(PLL)in the excitation-response relationship is revealed.Linearization is conducted by clarifying amplitude and frequency operating points and corresponding increments of AC signals.This model intuitively reflects the evolution of internal voltage amplitude and frequency excited by active and reactive currents,which represents characteristics of the device during dynamics.Then,simulations for verification of the linear model and time-varying nature of amplitude and frequency are presented.Features of the characteristics of VSC are preliminarily discussed.
文摘In the Metals Industry,interruption-free processes to produce high-quality end products are a prerequisite. The main drives together with the mill stands play a key role in the success of rolling mills.The crucial demands placed on the drive system are:high-dynamic performance of drive and its control system,ability to handle the process related overloads,smooth running,high availability,high efficiency,easy serviceability and ability to integrate seamlessly with the automation systems.With numerous reference installations and many years of experience Siemens VAI has the wider expertise and the portfolio to provide the right drive for every application. This paper examines the latest innovation,SINAMICS drive technology,for both new drive applications as well as for modernizing the existing drives in rolling mill applications like hot strips mills,plate mills,cold rolling mills,and long rolling mills.
文摘Multilevel voltage source converters(MLVSCs)have been widely applied in the medium voltage drive(MVD)industry.The performance of a MVD system is strongly dependent on the utilized topology.As of today,many interesting topologies have been proposed and evaluated in literature.In addition to proposing new topologies,another important research topic is the MLVSC topology derivation.In this paper,two topology derivation principles,i.e.horizontal conformation principle and vertical conformation principle,are proposed from the standpoint of modularity.In both principles,a MLVSC topology can be considered as a certain combination of one base switching cell and several module switching cells.With the proposed principle,the derived topology will naturally have modularity,which is favorable in practical applications.In addition,voltage level extension based on cascaded H-bridge building blocks(HBBBs)is also introduced.The challenging issues faced by the emerging topologies for MVD applications are also discussed.It is hoped that this paper can provide a new perspective on the MLVSC topology derivation and inspire new topologies in the future.
文摘AC-HVDC-AC energy conversion systems using MMC （modular multilevel converters） are becoming popular to integrate distributed energy systems to the main grid. Such multilevel converters pose a serious problems for HIL （hardware in the loop） simulators required for control, protection design and testing due to the large number of cells that must be simulated individually using very small time steps. This paper demonstrates the advantages of using a very small time step to simulate a MMC topology. The MMC is implemented on FPGA （fiel-programmable gate array） to simulate fast transient with a time step of 250 ns. The AC network and HVDC bus is simulated on the PC, with a slower time step of 10 μs to 20 μs. The simulator architecture and the components simulated on the FPGA and on the PC will be discussed, as well as the method allowing the interconnection of this slow and fast system.
基金This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51261130471).
文摘As a new generation of direct current(DC)transmission technology,voltage sourced converter(VSC)based high voltage direct current(HVDC)has been widely developed and applied all over the world.China has also carried out a deep technical research and engineering application in this area,and at present,it has been stepped into a fast growing period.This paper gives a general review over China’s VSC based HVDC in terms of engineering technology,application and future development.It comprehensively analyzes the technical difficulties and future development orientation on the aspects of the main configurations of VSC based HVDC system,topological structures of converters,control and protection technologies,flexible DC cables,converter valve tests,etc.It introduces the applicable fields and current status of China’s VSC based HVDC projects,and analyzes the application trends of VSC based HVDC projects both in China and all over the world according to the development characteristics and demands of future power grids.
基金supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China("863" Program)(Grant No.2013AA050105)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51177042)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.13QN03)2012 science and technology projects of State Grid Corporation of China(Grant No.XT71-12-015)
文摘The hybrid-HVDC topology,which consists of line-commutated-converter(LCC)and voltage source converter(VSC)and combines their advantages,has extensive application prospects.A hybrid-HVDC system,adopting VSC on rectifier side and LCC on inverter side,is investigated,and its mathematic model is deduced.The commutation failure issue of the LCC converter in the hybrid-HVDC system is considered,and a novel coordinated control method is proposed to enhance the system commutation failure immunity.A voltage dependent voltage order limiter(VDVOL)is designed based on the constant DC voltage control on the rectifier side,and constant extinction angle backup control is introduced based on the constant DC current control with voltage dependent current order limiter(VDCOL)on the inverter side.The hybrid-HVDC system performances under normal operation state and fault state are simulated in the PSCAD/EMTDC.Then,system transient state performances with or without the proposed control methods under fault condition are further compared and analyzed.It is concluded that the proposed control method has the ability to effectively reduce the probability of commutation failure and improve the fault recovery performance of the hybrid-HVDC system.
基金This research was supported by the CAS Fraunhofer Joint Doctoral Promotion Program(DPP)and the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 program)(No.2011AA050204).
文摘In this paper,a robust design method for current control is proposed to improve the performance of a three phase voltage source converter(VSC)with an inductorcapacitor-inductor(LCL)filter.The presence of the LCL filter complicates the dynamics of the control system and limits the achievable control bandwidth(and the overall performance),particularly when the uncertainty of the parameters is considered.To solve this problem,the advanced H?control theory is employed to design a robust current controller in stationary coordinates.Both control of the fundamental frequency current and suppression of the potential LC resonance are considered.The design procedure and the selection of the weight functions are presented in detail.A conventional proportional-resonant PR controller is also designed for comparison.Analysis showed that the proposed H∞ current controller achieved a good frequency response with explicit robustness.The conclusion was verified on a 5 kW VSC that had a LCL filter.
基金supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program (863) of China (No 2007AA05Z419)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No Y1080287)
文摘This paper deals with an improved direct power control(DPC) strategy for the pulse width modulation(PWM) voltage source converter(VSC) under unbalanced grid voltage conditions.In order to provide enhanced control performance for the VSC,the resonant controllers tuned at the double grid frequency are applied in the DPC design to eliminate the power pulsations and dc link voltage ripples produced by the transient unbalanced grid faults.In this way,the output power and dc link voltage of the VSC can be directly regulated without positive and negative sequential decomposition.As a result,and as has been verified by experiment,the proposed method can provide fast dynamic response with easy implementation.
文摘The large inertia of a traditional power system slows down system's frequency response but also allows decent time for controlling the system.Since an autonomous renewable microgrid usually has much smaller inertia,the control system must be very fast and accurate to fight against the small inertia and uncertainties.To reduce the demanding requirements on control,this paper proposes to increase the inertia of photovoltaic(PV) system through inertia emulation.The inertia emulation is realized by controlling the charging/discharging of the direct current(DC)-link capacitor over a certain range and adjusting the PV generation when it is feasible and/or necessary.By well designing the inertia,the DC-link capacitor parameters and the control range,the negative impact of inertia emulation on energy efficiency can be reduced.The proposed algorithm can be integrated with distributed generation setting algorithms to improve dynamic performance and lower implementation requirements.Simulation studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed solution.
文摘Voltage source converter high-voltage direct current （VSC-HVDC） is a new power transmission technology pref- erable in small or medium power transmission. In this paper we discuss a new control system based on space vector modulation （SVM） without any voltage line sensors. Using direct power control （DPC） SVM and a new double synchronous reference frame phase-locked loop （DSRF-PLL） approach, the control system is resistant to the majority of line voltage disturbances. Also, the system response has accelerated by using a feed forward power decoupled loop. The operation of this control strategy was verified in a SIMULINK/MATLAB simulation environment. To validate this control system, a 5 kV.A prototype system was constructed. Compared to the original controllers, the current total harmonic distortion （THD）, the active and reactive deviations and the DC voltage overshoot were lowered by 2.5%, 6.2% and 8%, respectively. The rectifier power factor in the worst condition was 0.93 and the DC voltage settling time was 0.2 s.
