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Operation, Control, and Applications of the Modular Multilevel Converter: A Review
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A general overview of the basics of operation of the MMC along with its control challenges are discussed, and a review of state-of-the-art control strategies and trends is presented as mentioned in this paper.Abstract:
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) has been a subject of increasing importance for medium/high-power energy conversion systems. Over the past few years, significant research has been done to address the technical challenges associated with the operation and control of the MMC. In this paper, a general overview of the basics of operation of the MMC along with its control challenges are discussed, and a review of state-of-the-art control strategies and trends is presented. Finally, the applications of the MMC and their challenges are highlighted.read more
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An innovative modular multilevel converter topology suitable for a wide power range
A. Lesnicar,Rainer Marquardt +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, a new multilevel converter topology suitable for very high voltage applications, especially network interties in power generation and transmission, is presented, and a suitable structure of the converter-control is proposed.
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Control and Experiment of Pulsewidth-Modulated Modular Multilevel Converters
Makoto Hagiwara,Hirofumi Akagi +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, two types of pulsewidth-modulated modular multilevel converters (PWM-MMCs) with focus on their circuit configurations and voltage balancing control are investigated.
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Reduced Switching-Frequency Modulation and Circulating Current Suppression for Modular Multilevel Converters
Qingrui Tu,Zheng Xu,Lie Xu +2 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a modified phase-shifted carrier-based pulsewidth-modulation (PSC-PWM) scheme for modular multilevel converters (MMC) is presented.
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A new multilevel PWM method: a theoretical analysis
TL;DR: In this article, a generalization of the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) subharmonic method for controlling single-phase or three-phase multilevel voltage source inverters (VSIs) is considered.
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Dynamic Performance of a Modular Multilevel Back-to-Back HVDC System
Maryam Saeedifard,Reza Iravani +1 more
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