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Input-Output Characteristics Based Fault Current Analysis of MMC-HVDC Transmission Systems

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • State Grid Shaanxi Electric

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Abstract

The modular multilevel converter (MMC) has been widely adopted in high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems due to the advantages of low switching frequency and operation loss, no commutation failure, etc. However, the short circuit current of MMC-HVDC raises rapidly after the fault occurs due to the small damping characteristics of MMCs. This paper proposes an input-output characteristics based fault current analysis method for MMC-HVDC transmission systems. First, the operator approach is used to obtain the input-output characteristics of MMCs. The MMC model is decomposed into a series combination of a linear and a nonlinear part, and simulation-based algorithms are proposed to identify both parts. Second, the relationship between short circuit current and input-output characteristics of MMCs is constructed to calculate the infancy of the short-circuit current. Finally, time-domain simulations are performed to verify the efficacy of the proposed algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPAP 2019 - 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation and Protection
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages253-256
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728117225
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2019
Event8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation and Protection, APAP 2019 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 21 Oct 201924 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameAPAP 2019 - 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation and Protection

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation and Protection, APAP 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period21/10/1924/10/19

Keywords

  • Fault Current Analysis
  • Input-Output Characteristics
  • MMC-HVDC
  • Operator Approach

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