Modular multilevel converters: Recent achievements and challenges

MA Perez, S Ceballos, G Konstantinou… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is currently one of the power converter topologies
which has attracted more research and development worldwide. Its features, such as high …

An overview on power quality issues and control strategies for distribution networks with the presence of distributed generation resources

D Razmi, T Lu, B Papari, E Akbari, G Fathi… - IEEE …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Power systems based on centralized production are facing two limitations: the lack of fossil
fuels and the need to reduce pollution; Therefore, the importance of distributed generation …

Voltage source multilevel inverters with reduced device count: Topological review and novel comparative factors

A Salem, H Van Khang, KG Robbersmyr… - IEEE transactions on …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Multilevel inverters (MLIs) have gained increasing interest for advanced energy-conversion
systems due to their features of high-quality produced waveforms, modularity …

Beyond the MMC: Extended modular multilevel converter topologies and applications

P Sun, Y Tian, J Pou… - IEEE Open Journal of …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The unique advantages of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) have led to wide adoption
of the converter topology in high voltage dc (HVDC) transmission systems, with great …

Power balancing in cascaded H-bridge and modular multilevel converters under unbalanced operation: A review

I Marzo, A Sanchez-Ruiz, JA Barrena, G Abad… - IEEE …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Multilevel Voltage-Source Converters (VSC) based on modular structures are envisioned as
a prominent alternative for grid and industry applications. Foremost among these are the …

A back-step** control method for modular multilevel converters

M Ahmadijokani, M Mehrasa, M Sleiman… - IEEE Transactions …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, a back-step** method (BSM) in abc reference is presented to establish the
stable operating conditions for modular multilevel converter (MMC). The designed BSM …

An improved fault-tolerant control scheme for cascaded H-bridge STATCOM with higher attainable balanced line-to-line voltages

Q **ao, L Chen, Y **, Y Mu… - IEEE Transactions …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Fault-tolerant operation ability is of great importance for stable operation of cascaded H-
bridge (CHB) converters, under open-circuit (OC) or short-circuit (SC) switch failures in …

A comprehensive review on modular multilevel converters, submodule topologies, and modulation techniques

LAM Barros, AP Martins, JG Pinto - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The concept of the modular multilevel converter (MLC) has been raising interest in research
in order to improve their performance and applicability. The potential of an MLC is …

Benchmarking of modular multilevel converter topologies for ES-STATCOM realization

SK Chaudhary, AF Cupertino, R Teodorescu… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the integration of the high-power static synchronous compensator
(STATCOM) and energy storage in the same device has gained interest. Such a system is …

Experimental validation and reliability analyses of minimum voltage control in modular multilevel converter-based statcom

RO de Sousa, AF Cupertino, LMF Morais… - IEEE Transactions …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The application of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) as medium voltage static
synchronous compensators (STATCOMs) has aroused interest in recent years …