Operation and control methods of modular multilevel converters in unbalanced AC grids: A review

J Li, G Konstantinou… - IEEE Journal of …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
High-voltage direct current (HVdc) transmission systems based on modular multilevel
converters (MMCs) are a promising solution for efficient bulk power transmission over long …

[HTML][HTML] A review of modular multilevel converters for stationary applications

Y Wang, A Aksoz, T Geury, SB Ozturk, OC Kivanc… - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
A modular multilevel converter (MMC) is an advanced voltage source converter applicable
to a wide range of medium and high-voltage applications. It has competitive advantages …

Impedance analysis of modular multi-level converters connected to weak AC grids

J Khazaei, M Beza, M Bongiorno - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper investigates the stability of a modular multi-level converter (MMC) based HVDC
system connected to a weak ac grid. Impedance analysis is used to study the interactions …

Suppression of DC-link current ripple for modular multilevel converters under phase-disposition PWM

F Deng, Q Yu, Q Wang, R Zhu, X Cai… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is attractive for medium-or high-power applications
because of its high modularity, availability, and high power quality. In this article, the dc-link …

Modeling, controlling approaches, modulation schemes, and applications of modular multilevel converter

RVK Challa, S Mikkili, PK Bonthagorla - Journal of Control, Automation …, 2023 - Springer
There has been a lot of buzz about the recently designed modular multilevel converter
(MMC), which is quickly becoming a viable technology for a wide range of high-and medium …

Nonlinear control for modular multilevel converters with enhanced stability region and arbitrary closed loop dynamics

GC De Oliveira, G Damm, RM Monaro… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents the nonlinear control design with formal stability proof for a Modular
Multilevel Converter (MMC), which is critical for the interaction between AC and DC grids …

A novel application of modular multi-level converters for partially shaded pv systems

J Khazaei, G Pavlak, B Lee… - 2019 IEEE Texas Power …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a novel application of a modular multi-level converter (MMC) for
photovoltaic (PV) generation system to maximize the efficiency in partial shading conditions …

Predictive power control of modular multilevel converter for wind energy integration via HVDC

Y Sun, Z Li, Z Zhang, T Dragicevic… - 2020 IEEE 11th …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter-based highvoltage direct current (MMC-HVDC)
transmission technology has become a promising solution for integrating offshore wind …

A Critical Review on Hybrid-Topologies, Modulation Techniques, and Controlling Approaches of Modular Multilevel Converter for Grid Integration

RVK Challa, S Mikkili, PK Bonthagorla - 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Applications such as high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission networks, flexible
alternating current power transmission (FACTS), medium voltage (MV) motor drives, and …

[HTML][HTML] Bilinear Quadratic Feedback Control of Modular Multilevel Converters

G Costa de Oliveira, R Machado Monaro, G Damm… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The present paper introduces the formulation and development of a bilinear quadratic
control algorithm for Modular Multilevel Converter (MMCs), with a specific emphasis on …