A novel multilevel converter structure integrated into power systems and its performance evaluation

Author

Watson, A.J. ; Dang, H.Q.S. ; Wheeler, P.W. ; Clare, J.C. ; Mondal, G. ; Rufer, A.R. ; Kenzelmann, S. ; De Novaes, Y.

Author_Institution

Univ. of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

fYear

2009

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

10

Abstract

The paper introduces an advanced multicellular power converter structure for flexible power management in future electricity networks. The power converter structure is analysed and the control approaches required in order to overcome the technical challenges of power flow control in such a structure are presented. The operation of the control is verified by simulations and supported by prototype converter experimental results. The results show that the proposed system control works satisfactorily and thus fulfills expected functionality.

Keywords

load flow control; power convertors; power system control; advanced multicellular power converter structure; electricity networks; multilevel converter structure; power flow control; power management; power systems; Control systems; Energy conversion; Energy management; Energy storage; Load flow; Power system management; Power systems; Prototypes; Renewable energy resources; Voltage control; Control methods for electrical systems; Distributed power; High Voltage power converters; Power management;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Electronics and Applications, 2009. EPE '09. 13th European Conference on

Conference_Location

Barcelona

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-4432-8

Electronic_ISBN

978-90-75815-13-9

Type

conf

Filename

5279030