A new AC/AC-multilevel converter family applied to a single-phase converter

Author

Glinka, M. ; Marquardt, R.

Author_Institution

Inst. of Power Electron. & Control, Univ. der Bundeswehr Munchen, Germany

Volume

1

fYear

2003

fDate

17-20 Nov. 2003

Firstpage

16

Abstract

A new AC/AC-modular-multilevel converter (M²LC) family will be introduced. The new concept stands out due to its modularity as well as its extremely good control characteristics. The stringent modularity results in a very cost-efficient and versatile converter construction. This new M²LC concept is well suitable for a wide range of multiphase AC/AC-converters. The basic working principle together with the static and dynamic behaviour are explained in detail on a single-phase AC/AC-converter that enables four-quadrant operation. It is shown that this converter concept is advantageous for future AC-fed traction vehicles and that it fulfils very well their requirements.

Keywords

AC-DC power convertors; harmonic distortion; matrix convertors; network topology; phase convertors; AC-AC-multilevel converter family; circuit topology; four-quadrant operation; harmonic distortion; matrix converters; multiphase AC-AC-converters; power transmission; single-phase converter; steady-state transients; stringent modularity; Matrix converters; Power system harmonics; Power transformer insulation; RLC circuits; Resonance; Static power converters; Topology; Tuned circuits; Vehicle dynamics; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Electronics and Drive Systems, 2003. PEDS 2003. The Fifth International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7885-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PEDS.2003.1282669

Filename

1282669