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 …

Grid-connected converters: A brief survey of topologies, output filters, current control, and weak grids operation

GV Hollweg, SA Khan, S Chaturvedi, Y Fan, M Wang… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Grid-connected converters (GCCs) are used extensively for the integration of DC power
sources with AC power sources. However, since it is a complex topic, there are many …

[HTML][HTML] AC–DC security-constrained optimal power flow for the Australian national electricity market

R Heidari, H Ergun, F Geth - Electric Power Systems Research, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents a new methodology to solve the integrated ac–dc security-constrained
optimal power flow (SCOPF) problem for large-scale power systems, with a focus on the …

[HTML][HTML] Capacitor ripple reduction in T-type multilevel inverter operation for solar PV-application

M Ali, MI Hossain, FS Al-Ismail, MA Abido… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Efficient and reliable power electronic converters are desired to integrate renewable energy
sources into households or the grid. Multilevel inverters for their benefits are being explored …

Corrective security-constrained optimal power flow considering dynamic thermal line rating and fast control of battery storage and VSC-HVDC

Z Zeng, Z Jiang, S Liu, J Zhong, Y Yan, Y **e - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents a novel corrective security-constrained optimal power flow (CSCOPF)
that integrates dynamic thermal line rating and converter fast control of battery storage …

Steady-state power distribution in VSC-based MTDC systems and dc grids under mixed P/V and I/V droop control

P Sun, Y Wang, M Khalid, R Blasco-Gimenez… - Electric Power Systems …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a steady-state power distribution derivation method for voltage source
converter (VSC)-based multi-terminal HVDC (MTDC) systems and dc grids under mixed …

Self-balanced quadruple-boost nine-level switched-capacitor inverter for solar PV system

M Hassan, M Ali, M Tayyab, A Sarwar, M Tariq… - Arabian Journal for …, 2023 - Springer
Switched capacitor-based multi-level topologies have recently gained attention due to their
inherent technical superiority suitable for renewable-based applications. In this work, a …

[HTML][HTML] Sequential power flow algorithm and post-event steady-state power distribution analysis in hybrid AC/MT-MVDC systems

P Sun, R Wu, Z Shen, G Li, M Khalid, G Town… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In hybrid ac/multi-terminal medium-voltage dc (AC/MT-MVDC) systems with multiple voltage
source converters (VSCs) and dc/dc converters, it is essential to attain accurate initial power …

[HTML][HTML] Adaptive fault nature identification and soft restart criterion for hybrid multiterminal UHVDCs

N Tong, X Zeng, Z Tan, G Li, D Li, X Wu - International Journal of Electrical …, 2024 - Elsevier
The hybrid multiterminal LCC-MMC UHVDC, despite its efficiency in bulk power
transmission, is challenged by difficulties in prompt restarting after DC faults, while the …

Adaptive Droop Control in VSC-Based MT-MVDC Distribution Systems Considering ESS Participation

P Sun, W Pinthurat, G Li, M Khalid… - IEEE Transactions …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a novel adaptive droop (ADC) control for voltage source converter
(VSC)-based multiterminal medium-voltage direct current (MT-MVDC) distribution systems …