Evolution of topologies, modeling, control schemes, and applications of modular multilevel converters

A Dekka, B Wu, RL Fuentes, M Perez… - IEEE Journal of …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multilevel converter (MMC) is one of the most promising topologies for medium to
high-voltage high-power applications. The main features of MMC are modularity, voltage …

Analysis of the phase-shifted carrier modulation for modular multilevel converters

B Li, R Yang, D Xu, G Wang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is an emerging topology for high-power
applications and is considered as the development trend of the high-voltage power …

Frequency domain stability analysis of MMC-based HVdc for wind farm integration

J Lyu, X Cai, M Molinas - … of Emerging and Selected Topics in …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper investigates the stability of offshore wind farms integration through a modular
multilevel converter-based high-voltage dc (MMC-HVdc) transmission system. Resonances …

Circulating harmonic current elimination of a CPS-PWM-based modular multilevel converter with a plug-in repetitive controller

M Zhang, L Huang, W Yao, Z Lu - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
An improved circulating current control method by applying a digital plug-in repetitive
controller is discussed for harmonic elimination of a carrier-phase-shift pulse-width …

Fault detection and localization method for modular multilevel converters

F Deng, Z Chen, MR Khan, R Zhu - IEEE Transactions on …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is attractive for medium-or high-power applications
because of the advantages of its high modularity, availability, and high power quality …

Indirect finite control set model predictive control of modular multilevel converters

M Vatani, B Bahrani, M Saeedifard… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is a potential candidate for medium/high-power
applications, specifically for high-voltage direct current transmission systems. One of the …

An improved circulating current injection method for modular multilevel converters in variable-speed drives

B Li, S Zhou, D Xu, R Yang, D Xu… - IEEE Transactions …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multilevel converters (MMC) represent an interesting and emerging topology in
medium-voltage motor drive applications. The main challenge of using such a topology in …

Design and experimental evaluation of fast model predictive control for modular multilevel converters

Z Gong, P Dai, X Yuan, X Wu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In recent years, modular multilevel converters (MMCs) are very popular in medium/high-
voltage motor drive systems and high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) applications. The …

An improved control system for modular multilevel converters with new modulation strategy and voltage balancing control

S Fan, K Zhang, J **ong, Y Xue - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multilevel converter (MMC) has become one of the most promising converter
topologies for future high-power applications. A challenging issue of the MMC is the voltage …

MMC capacitor voltage decoupling and balancing controls

H Saad, X Guillaud, J Mahseredjian… - … on Power Delivery, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A modular multilevel converter control system, based on converter energy storage, is
proposed in this paper for two different control modes: active power and dc voltage. The …