Steady-state analysis of voltages and currents in modular multilevel converter based on average model

Alinaghi Marzoughi, Rolando Burgos, Dushan Boroyevich, Yaosuo Xue

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Abstract

Modular multilevel converter (MMC) is being considered as the next generation converter among multilevel topologies and by introduction of MMC, a new era has opened to the field of medium- and high-voltage, high-power converters. Sizing the passive elements and design of the converter and its performance evaluation is thus of great importance for researchers in this area. The present paper performs a steady-state analysis of the modular multilevel converter (MMC) based on average model. The magnitudes and phase angles of current and voltage quantities are calculated. The equations are solved for different components of the circulating current and submodule voltage, and the resonance behavior in circulating current harmonics is investigated. Based on resonance behavior of circulating current harmonics, a guideline is given to choose the magnitude of submodule capacitance and arm inductance. A model is developed in MATLAB/Simulink environment in order to verify accuracy of the calculations done.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3522-3528
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781467371506
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 27 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event7th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: Sep 20 2015Sep 24 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015

Conference

Conference7th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period09/20/1509/24/15

Keywords

  • Average Model
  • Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)
  • Resonance Behavior
  • Steady-State Analysis

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