Modular multilevel converters: Recent achievements and challenges
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 …
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
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 …
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
Multilevel inverters (MLIs) have gained increasing interest for advanced energy-conversion
systems due to their features of high-quality produced waveforms, modularity …
systems due to their features of high-quality produced waveforms, modularity …
Beyond the MMC: Extended modular multilevel converter topologies and applications
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 …
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
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 prominent alternative for grid and industry applications. Foremost among these are the …
A back-step** control method for modular multilevel converters
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
in order to improve their performance and applicability. The potential of an MLC is …
Benchmarking of modular multilevel converter topologies for ES-STATCOM realization
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 …
(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
The application of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) as medium voltage static
synchronous compensators (STATCOMs) has aroused interest in recent years …
synchronous compensators (STATCOMs) has aroused interest in recent years …