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An Isolated Bipolar Modular Multilevel DC-DC Converter with Bidirectional Power Flow

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

This paper proposes a trapezoidal current working mode of modular multilevel DC-DC converter (MMDC) with bidirectional power flow capability, which is attractive for the interface requirement of future High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) networks. Through particular modulation methods, it achieves a flexible transmitted power and inherent balance of sub-modular (SM) capacitor voltage. In addition, soft-switching and low operating current, which means low switching losses and conduction losses respectively, are guaranteed by its trapezoidal current waveform. The modulation method and operation principle of this converter are analyzed. An example of 12kV to 1kV, 100kW converter is designed. In addition, its pros and cons are analyzed through comparative study.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2018 IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Conference and Exposition, PEAC 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538660539
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Dec 2018
Event2018 IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Conference and Exposition, PEAC 2018 - Shenzhen, China
Duration: 4 Nov 20187 Nov 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2018 IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Conference and Exposition, PEAC 2018

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Power Electronics and Application Conference and Exposition, PEAC 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShenzhen
Period4/11/187/11/18

Keywords

  • HVDC
  • MMDC
  • bidirectional power flow
  • interface

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