Title
Analysis and Control of Modular Multilevel Converters under Asymmetric Arm Impedance Conditions
Abstract
This paper presents a detailed analysis and improved control strategy for modular multilevel converters (MMC) under asymmetric arm inductance conditions. Unlike symmetric conditions, the fundamental ac current is not split equally between the upper and lower arms under asymmetric conditions and the dc and double-frequency components in the common-mode current also flow into the ac side. To solve these issues, a theoretical analysis of the effect of asymmetric conditions on MMC operation is carried out using equivalent circuits at different frequencies. Three control targets are then presented to enhance the operational performance. A control strategy providing the control of differential-mode current, common-mode current and power balance is designed. The feasibility and validity of the proposed analysis and control strategy are demonstrated by simulation results from a three-phase MMC system and simulation and experimental results from a single-phase MMC system.
Year
DOI
Venue
2016
10.1109/TIE.2015.2477057
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions
Keywords
Field
DocType
Voltage control,Harmonic analysis,Frequency control,Capacitors,Equivalent circuits,Impedance,Converters
Inductance,Capacitor,Control theory,Automatic frequency control,Converters,Control engineering,Electronic engineering,Electrical impedance,Harmonic analysis,Modular design,Engineering,Equivalent circuit
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
63
1
0278-0046
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
1
0.36
9
Authors
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Rong Zeng12510.40
Lie Xu2516.65
Liangzhong Yao3153.61
Stephen J. Finney4476.49