Configurations, power topologies and applications of hybrid distribution transformers

A Carreno, M Perez, C Baier, A Huang, S Rajendran… - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Distribution systems are under constant stress due to their highly variable operating
conditions, which jeopardize distribution transformers and lines, degrading the end-user …

Solid-state transformer and hybrid transformer with integrated energy storage in active distribution grids: Technical and economic comparison, dispatch, and control

L Zheng, A Marellapudi, VR Chowdhury… - IEEE Journal of …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Solid-state transformer (SST) and hybrid transformer (HT) are promising alternatives to the
line-frequency transformer (LFT) in smart grids. The SST features medium-frequency …

Modulated predictive control for indirect matrix converter

L Tarisciotti, J Lei, A Formentini… - IEEE Transactions …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Finite state model predictive control (MPC) has been recently applied to several converter
topologies, as it can provide many advantages over other MPC techniques. The advantages …

Compound control system of hybrid distribution transformer

Y Liu, D Liang, P Kou, M Zhang, S Cai… - IEEE Transactions …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Hybrid distribution transformer (HDT) is a promising device for constructing the future active
distribution network. To overcome the limitations of the existing HDT control schemes, a …

Hybrid distribution transformer based on an existing distribution transformer and a series-connected power converter

HJ Lee, SW Yoon, YD Yoon - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article proposes a new architecture for the hybrid distribution transformer (HDT) with a
partially rated power converter connected in series with the existing distribution transformer …

Design of a protection concept for a 100-kVA hybrid transformer

J Burkard, J Biela - IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Due to the increasing integration of renewable energies into the distribution grid, a
deterioration of the grid power quality is expected. Consisting of a low-frequency transformer …

Quasi-proportional-resonant control for the hybrid distribution transformer with LCL-type converters

Y Liu, L Zhang, D Liang, H **, S Li… - IEEE Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Hybrid distribution transformer (HDT) is realized by augmenting the traditional low-frequency
transformer with a fractionally rated converter. This article improves the HDT topology by …

Power flow analysis and dc-link voltage control of hybrid distribution transformer

Y Liu, D Liang, Y Wang, P Kou, K Zhou… - … on Power Electronics, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
DC-link voltage control is a key issue for the reliable operation of hybrid distribution
transformers (HDTs). This article uncovers the basic power flow principle of HDT based on …

A four-leg matrix converter based hybrid distribution transformer for smart and resilient grids

P Costa, G Paraiso, SF Pinto, JF Silva - Electric Power Systems Research, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a novel four leg matrix converter based active distribution transformer
(4LMC-ADT), which aims at empowering legacy distribution transformers with on-load …