Simplified direct modulation prediction approach for modular multilevel converter

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Abstract

This paper presents a simplified direct modulation prediction approach for modular multilevel converters (MMC). By using the Euler approximation, the grid-side and circulating currents are firstly predicted to obtain the values in the next switching cycle. Then the modulations are directly calculated based on the established mathematical models for the six-arms of MMC. Subsequently, the capacitor voltage balancing control is designed according to the total on-state submodules (SMs) of each arm, aiming at reducing the computational burden. Finally, proper pulse width modulation (PWM) can be obtained based on proposed control strategy. The effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by both the simulation and experimental results. Besides, compared with the conventional method, the superiority of the proposed approach is increasing with the voltage levels to lessen the computational burden.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4551-4556
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538611272
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2017 - Beijing, China
Duration: 29 Oct 20171 Nov 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period29/10/171/11/17

Keywords

  • Euler approximation
  • circulating currents
  • modular multilevel converters (MMC)
  • voltage balancing control

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