A novel DVR based on parallel-connected diode-clamped modular multilevel converters

Jingliang Lv, Congzhe Gao, Xiangdong Liu, Si Chen

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Abstract

The dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) is a fast and efficient solution to voltage sag problems. This paper proposes a new configuration of DVR which is based on the parallel diode-clamped modular multilevel converter (parallel-DCM2C). In the parallel-DCM2C topology the capacitor voltages distributed in the sub-modules (SMs) can be balanced automatically without any balancing control algorithms. Additionally no SM capacitor voltage sensors are required. In this paper the compensation strategy is also developed with the new configuration. Experimental results verified the voltage self-balancing performance and compensation functionality of this novel DVR.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages30-35
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509053209
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Apr 2017
Event2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2017 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: 23 Mar 201725 Mar 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2017
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period23/03/1725/03/17

Keywords

  • Dynamic voltage restorer (DVR)
  • Modular multilevel converter (M2C)
  • Parallel-DCM2C
  • Voltage balancing control
  • Voltage sag

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