Modular Universal Converter for MVDC Applications

Liran Zheng; Xiangyu Han; Zheng An; Rajendra Prasad Kandula; Karthik Kandasamy; Maryam Saeedifard; Deepak Divan

doi:10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558291

Modular Universal Converter for MVDC Applications

Liran Zheng, Xiangyu Han, Zheng An, Rajendra Prasad Kandula, Karthik Kandasamy, Maryam Saeedifard, Deepak Divan

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Abstract

This paper presents the design and build of a universal MVDC converter that can interface either LVAC or LVDC while providing bi-directional power flow and high-frequency isolation. The proposed universal MVDC converter module can serve as a building block for higher-voltage higher-power systems. The converter modules are based on the soft-switching solid-state transformer (S4T), realized using 3.3 kV SiC MOSFETs, and can provide integrated high-frequency isolation, low EMI through low dv/dt, and high efficiency over the full operating load range realized with soft-switching techniques. The topology, operating principle, control philosophy addressing challenges associated with modular converters including dynamic and steady-state voltage sharing between modules on the HV side, design and selection of components to realize a 50 kVA 5 kV DC to 600 V DC/480 V AC is presented. Simulation results verifying the operation of the MVDC converter are also presented.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	5544-5551
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9781479973118
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558291
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

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Name	2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018

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Conference	10th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018
Country/Territory	United States
City	Portland
Period	09/23/18 → 09/27/18

Keywords

Current-source converter
MVDC converter
Soft switching
Solid-state transformer

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Zheng, L., Han, X., An, Z., Kandula, R. P., Kandasamy, K., Saeedifard, M., & Divan, D. (2018). Modular Universal Converter for MVDC Applications. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018 (pp. 5544-5551). Article 8558291 (2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558291

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Zheng, L, Han, X, An, Z, Kandula, RP, Kandasamy, K, Saeedifard, M & Divan, D 2018, Modular Universal Converter for MVDC Applications. in 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018., 8558291, 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 5544-5551, 10th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018, Portland, United States, 09/23/18. https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558291

Modular Universal Converter for MVDC Applications. / Zheng, Liran; Han, Xiangyu; An, Zheng et al.
2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018. p. 5544-5551 8558291 (2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018).

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