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A Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter with Multiple Common-Mode Voltages Injection Control for Electric Vehicle Applications

  • Di Wang
  • , Luigi Piegari
  • , Jinjun Liu
  • , Davide De Simone
  • , Shuguang Song
  • , Xingxing Chen
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Polytechnic University of Milan

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Abstract

The modular multilevel converter (MMC) for electric vehicle applications has been studied in recent years, for its advantages such as high modularity, fault tolerant ability and capability of multi-function (motor drive, cell equalizer and on-board charger) integration. However, during the operation of MMC, specific ac harmonics will be introduced in battery cell currents, reducing battery lifetime. A multiple common-mode voltages injection control method, increasing the frequency of the 2nd order current harmonic and allowing the filtering through smaller filters, is proposed in this paper, to mitigate the negative influence of current harmonics on battery lifetime. To eliminate the effect of injected common-mode components on the ac side, a hybrid MMC topology is also proposed. Simulation results verify the validity of the proposed method and topology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2020 - 35th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3497-3502
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728148298
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2020
Event35th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2020 - New Orleans, United States
Duration: 15 Mar 202019 Mar 2020

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC
Volume2020-March

Conference

Conference35th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans
Period15/03/2019/03/20

Keywords

  • battery lifetime
  • cell current
  • common-mode voltage injection
  • electric vehicle
  • harmonic suppression
  • hybrid topology
  • modular multilevel converter

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