Modular multi-level converter topologies: Present status and key challenges

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankit Yadav ◽  
S. N. Singh ◽  
S. P. Das
Keyword(s):  
Present Status ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Level Converter

scholarly journals Simulation and Analysis of a Grid Connected Multi-level Converter Topologies and their Comparison

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shadab Mirza ◽  
Tufail Mohammad ◽  
Qamar Alam ◽  
Mohammad Ariffuddin Mallick
Keyword(s):  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Level Converter

Hybrid and Multi-level Converter Topologies for On-Chip Implementation of Reduced Voltage-Swing Converters

2016 ◽  
pp. 249-283
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Prodic ◽  
Sheikh Mohammad Ahsanuzzaman ◽  
Behzad Mahdavikhah ◽  
Timothy McRae
Keyword(s):  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
On Chip ◽  
Voltage Swing ◽  
Level Converter

Development and Current Status of Multi-Level Converter

2012 ◽  
Vol 201-202 ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Yan Xie ◽  
Bo Chao Chen ◽  
Yao Jun Chen
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
High Power ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
High Power Field ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Level Converter

The multi-level converter is one of the focuses in the current high-voltage high-power field of power conversion, and is found widely application in high power drive system. It generated so far for nearly three decades of history. During this period a large number of multi-level topology appeared, there are three most commonly used, which are diode clamped, capacitor and cascaded H-bridge. In this paper, the development of the multi-level converter is reviewed. The structure of three multi-level converter topologies are given, and then their advantages and disadvantages are given by analyzing and comparing their characteristics. Finally, a new modular multi-level converter (MMC) is introduced which is one of research focus of multi-level converter field at present. Its structure and working principle are described in detail. Multi-level converters will continue to be developed to meet the demand of high-voltage and high power applications.

scholarly journals Performance Comparison of 2L-VSC, 3L-NPC, and 3L-MMC Converter Topologies for Interfacing Grid-Connected Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor R. F. B. de Souza ◽  
Luciano S. Barros ◽  
Flavio B. Costa
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Power ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Simulation Test ◽  
Comparative Performance ◽  
Higher Power ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Level Converter

Nowadays, power converters play a fundamental role in the conditioning and processing of active and reactive power, and are directly related to power quality indexes. In this sense, new multi-level converter topologies have been integrated in order to provide higher power processing capacity with lower harmonic distortion, switch stress, heating, and losses. The use of these structures compared to conventional two-level converters is especially suitable for high power of the order of megawatt. Considering the relevance of this approach, this paper presents a comparative performance analysis among the conventional two-level topology (2L-VSC) and two multilevel topologies in a grid-connected system: neutral point clamped (NPC) and modular multilevel converter (MMC). Simulation test results present the impacts on voltages and currents for the switches and the whole system, as well as the evaluation of the total harmonic distortion (THD) in order to highlight the crucial points of each topology for this kind of application.

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