Common Mode Votage Compensation for Capacitor Voltage Ripple Reduction of 7-kV SiC-based Modular Multilevel Converter

  • Ziwei Ke
  • , Jianyu Pan
  • , Risha Na
  • , Fan Zhang
  • , He Li
  • , Karun Potty
  • , Julia Zhang
  • , Jin Wang
  • , Longya Xu

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Abstract

Modular multilevel converters (MMCs), with the filter-less and transformer-less features, are considered as a promising topology for high-efficiency medium voltage (MV) high voltage (HV) drive systems. However, a large current ripple flowing through the capacitors of each submodule will cause significant capacitor voltage fluctuation. This paper proposes a new compensation method in common mode voltage injection to further reduce the magnitude of the fundamental component in capacitor voltages. The capacitor voltage ripples are reduced significantly by using the proposed control method, which means that smaller size of capacitors can be used for same voltage ripple requirements. Simulation and experimental test results verify the proposed compensation method using a three-phase permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 1st Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Asia, WiPDA Asia 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages181-186
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538643921
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event1st Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Asia, WiPDA Asia 2018 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 16 May 201818 May 2018

Publication series

Name2018 1st Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Asia, WiPDA Asia 2018

Conference

Conference1st Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Asia, WiPDA Asia 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period16/05/1818/05/18

Keywords

  • Common mode voltage injection
  • MMC
  • motor drives
  • ripple reduction technique, PMSM

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