A new control for modular multilevel converters and their use as DC circuit breaker

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Jimenez Carrizosa ◽  
A. Arzande ◽  
M. Vasic ◽  
P. Alou ◽  
J.C. Vannier
Keyword(s):  
Circuit Breaker ◽  
Multilevel Converters ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converters ◽  
Dc Circuit Breaker

RNN-based Fault Detection Method for MMC Photovoltaic Grid-connected System

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuqi Pang ◽  
Gang Ma ◽  
Xiaotian Xu ◽  
Xunyu Liu ◽  
Xinyuan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Fault Detection ◽  
Detection Method ◽  
Circuit Breaker ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Multilevel Converters ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converters ◽  
Dc Circuit Breaker ◽  
Linear Elements ◽  
Hidden Layer ◽  
Analytical Expressions

Background: Fast and reliable fault detection methods are the main technical challenges faced by photovoltaic grid-connected systems through modular multilevel converters (MMC) during the development. Objective: Existing fault detection methods have many problems, such as the inability of non-linear elements to form accurate analytical expressions, the difficulty of setting protection thresholds and the long detection time. Method: Aiming at the problems above, this paper proposes a rapid fault detection method for photovoltaic grid-connected systems based on Recurrent Neural Network (RNN). Results: The phase-to-mode transformation is used to extract the fault feature quantity to get the RNN input data. The hidden layer unit of the RNN is trained through a large amount of simulation data, and the opening instruction is given to the DC circuit breaker. Conclusion: The simulation verification results show that the proposed fault detection method has the advantage of faster detection speed without difficulties in setting and complicated calculation.

Malfunction Issue of SiC-SIT Based DC Circuit Breaker in 400V DC Power Distribution Systems for Data Centers

2012 ◽  
Vol E95.B (6) ◽  
pp. 1990-1996
Author(s):  
Seiya ABE ◽  
Sihun YANG ◽  
Masahito SHOYAMA ◽  
Tamotsu NINOMIYA ◽  
Akira MATSUMOTO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Data Centers ◽  
Circuit Breaker ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Dc Power ◽  
Dc Circuit Breaker

scholarly journals Fault Simulations in a Multiterminal High Voltage DC Network with Modular Multilevel Converters Using Full-Bridge Submodules

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1653
Author(s):  
Ioan-Cătălin Damian ◽  
Mircea Eremia ◽  
Lucian Toma
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Fault Analysis ◽  
Renewable Energy Resource ◽  
Dynamic Simulations ◽  
Multilevel Converters ◽  
Strong Focus ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converters ◽  
Overhead Power Lines ◽  
And Control

The concept of high-voltage DC transmission using a multiterminal configuration is presently a central topic of research and investment due to rekindled interest in renewable energy resource integration. Moreover, great attention is given to fault analysis, which leads to the necessity of developing proper tools that enable proficient dynamic simulations. This paper leverages models and control system design techniques and demonstrates their appropriateness for scenarios in which faults are applied. Furthermore, this paper relies on full-bridge submodule topologies in order to underline the increase in resilience that such a configuration brings to the multiterminal DC network, after an unexpected disturbance. Therefore, strong focus is given to fault response, considering that converters use a full-bridge topology and that overhead power lines connect the terminals.

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