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Modular Multilevel Series/Parallel Converter for Bipolar DC Distribution and Transmission

Publication ,  Journal Article
Lizana F., R; Rivera, S; Li, Z; Dekka, A; Rosenthal, L; Bahamonde I., H; Peterchev, AV; Goetz, SM
Published in: IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics
April 1, 2021

This article proposes a novel bipolar-type dc system suitable for both distribution and transmission systems based on modular multilevel series/parallel converters (MMSPCs). The system features decoupled operations of each pole of the bipolar system, being able to operate in both asymmetrical and regenerative modes. This enables two independent dc systems by using a single grid-tied converter. The MMSPC is based on a three-switch cell configuration and enables a simple balancing mechanism in combination with a wide range of output voltage frequencies. The simple balancing mechanism is the key to enable the dc operation and lead to simpler scalability for different voltage levels. Theoretical studies and experimental results are provided to verify and characterize the proposed system.

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IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics

DOI

EISSN

2168-6785

ISSN

2168-6777

Publication Date

April 1, 2021

Volume

9

Issue

2

Start / End Page

1765 / 1779

Related Subject Headings

  • 4009 Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
  • 4008 Electrical engineering
  • 0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 

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Lizana F., R., Rivera, S., Li, Z., Dekka, A., Rosenthal, L., Bahamonde I., H., … Goetz, S. M. (2021). Modular Multilevel Series/Parallel Converter for Bipolar DC Distribution and Transmission. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 9(2), 1765–1779. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2020.2998738
Lizana F., R., S. Rivera, Z. Li, A. Dekka, L. Rosenthal, H. Bahamonde I., A. V. Peterchev, and S. M. Goetz. “Modular Multilevel Series/Parallel Converter for Bipolar DC Distribution and Transmission.” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics 9, no. 2 (April 1, 2021): 1765–79. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2020.2998738.
Lizana F. R, Rivera S, Li Z, Dekka A, Rosenthal L, Bahamonde I. H, et al. Modular Multilevel Series/Parallel Converter for Bipolar DC Distribution and Transmission. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. 2021 Apr 1;9(2):1765–79.
Lizana F., R., et al. “Modular Multilevel Series/Parallel Converter for Bipolar DC Distribution and Transmission.” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 9, no. 2, Apr. 2021, pp. 1765–79. Scopus, doi:10.1109/JESTPE.2020.2998738.
Lizana F. R, Rivera S, Li Z, Dekka A, Rosenthal L, Bahamonde I. H, Peterchev AV, Goetz SM. Modular Multilevel Series/Parallel Converter for Bipolar DC Distribution and Transmission. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. 2021 Apr 1;9(2):1765–1779.

Published In

IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics

DOI

EISSN

2168-6785

ISSN

2168-6777

Publication Date

April 1, 2021

Volume

9

Issue

2

Start / End Page

1765 / 1779

Related Subject Headings

  • 4009 Electronics, sensors and digital hardware
  • 4008 Electrical engineering
  • 0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering