Title :
Loss comparison of different sub-module implementations for modular multilevel converters in HVDC applications
Author :
Modeer, Tomas ; Nee, H.-P. ; Norrga, Staffan
Author_Institution :
Electr. Machines & Power Electron., R. Inst. of Technol., Stockholm, Sweden
fDate :
Aug. 30 2011-Sept. 1 2011
Abstract :
This paper presents a loss calculation and comparison between different submodule topologies and semiconductor choices for a Modular Multilevel Converter in a 1.1GW, ±320kV HVDC application.
Keywords :
HVDC power transmission; power convertors; HVDC transmission; high-voltage direct current transmission; loss calculation; loss comparison; modular multilevel converter; power 1.1 GW; submodule topology implementation; voltage -320 kV; voltage 320 kV; HVDC transmission; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Semiconductor diodes; Switches; Switching loss; Topology;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Applications (EPE 2011), Proceedings of the 2011-14th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Birmingham
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-167-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-90-75815-15-3
