Analysis and control of modular multilevel converters under asymmetric arm impedance conditions

Zeng, Rong and Xu, Lie and Yao, Liangzhong and Finney, Stephen J. (2016) Analysis and control of modular multilevel converters under asymmetric arm impedance conditions. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 63 (1). pp. 71-81. ISSN 0278-0046

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    Abstract

    This paper presents a detailed analysis and improved control strategy for Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) under asymmetric arm inductance conditions. Unlike symmetric conditions, the fundamental ac current is not split equally between the upper and lower arms under asymmetric conditions, and the dc and double-frequency components in the common-mode current also flow into the ac side. To solve these issues, a theoretical analysis of the effect of asymmetric conditions on MMC operation is carried out using equivalent circuits at different frequencies. Three control targets are then presented to enhance the operational performance. A control strategy providing the control of differential-mode current, common-mode current and power balance is designed. The feasibility and validity of the proposed analysis and control strategy are demonstrated by simulation results from a threephase MMC system, and simulation and experimental results from a single-phase MMC system.

    ORCID iDs

    Zeng, Rong, Xu, Lie ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5633-7866, Yao, Liangzhong and Finney, Stephen J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5039-3533;
    • Item type:Article
      ID code:54225
      Dates:
      Date
      Event
      31 January 2016
      Published
      7 September 2015
      Published Online
      25 July 2015
      Accepted
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      Keywords:modular multilevel converter, asymmetric conditions, common mode current, differential mode current, power balance, Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
      Subjects:Technology > Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
      Department:Faculty of Engineering > Electronic and Electrical Engineering
      Depositing user: Pure Administrator
      Date deposited:08 Sep 2015 15:40
      Last modified:20 Jun 2021 00:35
      URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/54225
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