Abstract
This paper proposes a new cost-effective power router technology called Grounded Controllable Network Transformer (G-CNT) for dynamic, granular, and decoupled power flow control. The proposed technology pairs a fractionally-rated converter with a conventional transformer to offer a grid control solution at a lower cost-point and with higher reliability compared to existing approaches such as flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS). The technology has been successfully demonstrated at the distribution feeder level, 3-phase 12.47 kV, and lends itself to applications at the subtransmission and transmission levels. Basic concepts and key technological aspects, along with simulation and experimental results are presented for a 12.47 kV, 3-phase 1 MVA prototype unit.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 3732-3739 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781479973118 |
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| State | Published - Dec 3 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 10th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018 - Portland, United States Duration: Sep 23 2018 → Sep 27 2018 |
Publication series
| Name | 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018 |
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Conference
| Conference | 10th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Portland |
| Period | 09/23/18 → 09/27/18 |
Funding
This work is supported by the Advanced Research Project Agency-Energy under Award No. DE-AR0000765.
Keywords
- Dynamic phase angle regulator
- Flexible ac transmission systems (FACTS)
- Power controller
- Power flow control
- Power router
- Volt-Var control