scholarly journals Deadbeat Predictive Current Control for Circulating Currents Reduction in a Modular Multilevel Converter Based Rail Power Conditioner

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Tanta ◽  
J. G. Pinto ◽  
Vitor Monteiro ◽  
Antonio P. Martins ◽  
Adriano S. Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Power ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Total System ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converter ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
Power Conditioner ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Control Methodology ◽  
Circulating Currents

This paper presents a deadbeat predictive current control methodology to reduce the circulating currents in a modular multilevel converter (MMC) when it operates as a rail power conditioner (RPC) in a conventional railway system-based V/V connection. For this purpose, a half-bridge MMC based on half-bridge submodules, operating as an RPC is explained, and the total system is denominated as a simplified rail power conditioner (SRPC). The SRPC in this study is used to compensate harmonics, reactive power, and the negative sequence component of currents. This paper explains the SRPC system architecture, the key control algorithms, and the deadbeat predictive current control methodology. Mathematical analysis, based on the MMC equivalent circuit, is described and the reference equations are presented. Moreover, simulation results of the deadbeat predictive current control methodology are compared with the results of the conventional proportional-integral (PI) controller. This comparison is to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy. Simulation results of the SRPC show reduced circulating currents in the MMC phases when using the predictive control approach, besides accomplishing power quality improvement at the three-phase power grid side.

scholarly journals Voltage Ride through Control Strategy of Modular Multilevel Converter under Unbalanced Voltage Sag

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 551
Author(s):  
Seyed Hakimi ◽  
Amin Hajizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Adaptive Robust Control ◽  
Voltage Sag ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converter ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
Control Loops ◽  
Unbalanced Voltage

This paper develops modeling and describes a control strategy for a modular multilevel converter (MMC) for grid-connected renewable energy systems. The proposed model can be used to simulate MMC activity during normal and faulty situations. Firstly, a dynamic model of a grid-connected MMC (GC-MMC), based upon the symmetrical component of voltages and currents, was designed. Then an adaptive robust control approach was established in order to follow the reference currents of the converter and stabilize the submodule (SM) capacitor voltage. The positive and negative sequences of reference currents that were given from the demanded active and reactive power during grid voltage disturbance and a normal situation were then utilized in control loops. Finally, the numerical results for the performance of the MMC throughout voltage sag conditions and the effect of uncertainties on the filter parameters during changing power demands were evaluated. The results specified that the current control strategy is more potent under voltage sag situations and able to fulfill the stability requirements of the MMC.

scholarly journals Experimental Validation of a Reduced-Scale Rail Power Conditioner Based on Modular Multilevel Converter for AC Railway Power Grids

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 484
Author(s):  
Mohamed Tanta ◽  
Jose Cunha ◽  
Luis A. M. Barros ◽  
Vitor Monteiro ◽  
José Gabriel Oliveira Pinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converter ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Power Circuit ◽  
Current Harmonics ◽  
Power Conditioner ◽  
Reduced Scale ◽  
Laboratory Prototype

Rail power conditioner (RPC) has the ability to improve the power quality in AC railway power grids. This power conditioner can increase the loading capacity of traction substations, balance the active power between the feeder load sections, and compensate for reactive power and current harmonics. At present, there is increasing use of multilevel converter topologies, which provide scalability and robust performance under different conditions. In this framework, modular multilevel converter (MMC) is emerging as a prominent solution for medium-voltage applications. Serving that purpose, this paper focuses on the implementation, testing, and validation of a reduced-scale laboratory prototype of a proposed RPC based on an MMC. The developed laboratory prototype, designed to be compact, reliable, and adaptable to multipurpose applications, is presented, highlighting the main control and power circuit boards of the MMC. In addition, MMC parameter design of the filter inductor and submodule capacitor is also explained. Experimental analysis and validation of a reduced-scale prototype RPC based on MMC topology, are provided to verify the power quality improvement in electrified railway power grids. Thus, two experimental case studies are presented: (1) when both of the load sections are unequally loaded; (2) when only one load section is loaded. Experimental results confirm the RPC based on MMC is effective in reducing the harmonic contents, solving the problem of three-phase current imbalance and compensating reactive power.

scholarly journals Finite-Control-Set Predictive Current Control Based Real and Reactive Power Control of Grid-Connected Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 660
Author(s):  
Rashmi Ranjan Behera ◽  
Amarnath Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Control ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converter ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Circulating Current ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Finite Control ◽  
Control Set

<p>This paper proposes the grid application of modified three-phase topology of Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) using finite-control-set predictive control. This topology has reduced number of switch counts compared to the conventional MMC, eliminates the problem of circulating current and having higher efficiency. A single dc source is required to produce sinusoidal outputs. The number of sub-modules (SMs) in this topology is half of the SMs required in case of MMC, in addition to a single H-bride circuit per phase. The finite-control-set predictive current control scheme for the grid connected dc source through the Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter (HMMC). This controller controls the desired real and reactive power demand of the grid instantaneously. The simulation study of a three phase grid connected system has been done in Matlab/Simulink and the results are provided for the different real and reactive power demands, to validate the concepts.</p>

scholarly journals Series Active Filter Design Based on Asymmetric Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter for Traction System

Electronics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Muhammad Khan ◽  
Jianming Xu ◽  
Muhammad Faiz ◽  
Yaqoob Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Filter Design ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converter ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Asymmetric Hybrid ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Traction System

This paper presents a comparative analysis of a new topology based on an asymmetric hybrid modular multilevel converter (AHMMC) with recently proposed multilevel converter topologies. The analysis is based on various parameters for medium voltage-high power electric traction system. Among recently proposed topologies, few converters have been analysed through simulation results. In addition, the study investigates AHMMC converter which is a cascade arrangement of H-bridge with five-level cascaded converter module (FCCM) in more detail. The key features of the proposed AHMMC includes: reduced switch losses by minimizing the switching frequency as well as the components count, and improved power factor with minimum harmonic distortion. Extensive simulation results and low voltage laboratory prototype validates the working principle of the proposed converter topology. Furthermore, the paper concludes with the comparison factors evaluation of the discussed converter topologies for medium voltage traction applications.

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