A multi-loop control technique for the stable operation of modular multilevel converters in HVDC transmission systems

M Mehrasa, E Pouresmaeil, S Zabihi, I Vechiu… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
A multi-loop control strategy based on a six-order dynamic model of the modular multilevel
converter (MMC) is presented in this paper for the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) …

Fast model-based predictive control (FMPC) for grid connected modular multilevel converters (MMC)

D Ramirez, ME Zarei, M Gupta, J Serrano - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Model-based predictive control, or MPC, is a popular technique widely used in
three-phase two-level power converters (VSC), in applications such as motor and generator …

A modular multilevel converter type solid state transformer with internal model control method

Y Li, J Han, Y Cao, Y Li, J Xiong, D Sidorov… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
To overcome the limitation of the existing topologies and control strategies of SST, a
modular multilevel converter type solid state transformer (MMC-SST) with internal model …

A novel nearest level modulation method with increased output voltage quality for modular multilevel converter topology

M Kurtoğlu, AM Vural - International Transactions on Electrical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) topology is gaining more interest because of its
modular design, high efficiency, and scalable voltage levels in medium‐and high‐power …

DSP-based implementation of a self-tuning fuzzy controller for three-level boost converter

A Nouri, I Salhi, E Elwarraki, S El Beid… - Electric power systems …, 2017 - Elsevier
The three-level boost converter (TLBC) has the advantages of lower inductor current ripple
and lower switch withstanding voltage compared to the classical boost converter. However …

Constrained model predictive control for dc-dc buck power converters

K Gaouzi, H El Fadil, A Rachid… - … on Electrical and …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a Model Predictive Control (MPC) of dc-dc buck power converter. The
control objective is to ensure a tight regulation of the output voltage and asymptotic stability …

Mmc-based distributed maximum power point tracking for photovoltaic systems

F Mohamed, S Wasti, S Afshar… - 2020 IEEE Power & …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a novel topology for grid connected photovoltaic (PV) system based on
modular multilevel converter (MMC). In this topology, a PV array is connected to capacitors …

Analysis and control of MMC-HVDC under unbalanced voltage conditions

J Zhang, C Zhao - Electric Power Systems Research, 2016 - Elsevier
A vector current controller based on quasi-proportional resonant (PR) in α β stationary
reference frame is used to control the positive and negative sequence currents uniformly …

Reduced switching-frequency modulation design for model predictive control based modular multilevel converters

S Khanal, VR Disfani - 2019 IEEE 2nd International Conference …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a novel switching algorithm for modular multilevel converters (MMCs)
that significantly reduces the switching frequency while fulfilling all control objectives …

A voltage level based predictive direct power control for modular multilevel converter

SS Lee, YE Heng - Electric power systems research, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a novel voltage level-based predictive direct power control (PDPC)
strategy integrated with voltage sorting algorithm for a three phase grid-connected modular …