Stability of grid-connected VSCs in DC voltage control(DVC)timescales(i.e.,the frequency range of dynamics covering converter outer controls)has recently caught increased attention,while the existing approaches,such a...Stability of grid-connected VSCs in DC voltage control(DVC)timescales(i.e.,the frequency range of dynamics covering converter outer controls)has recently caught increased attention,while the existing approaches,such as eigenvalue analysis and dq-domain impedance analysis,have respective limitations on addressing these types of stability issues.This paper proposes an alternative net damping criterion dedicated for analyzing the DVC timescale stability in a multi-VSC system.This criterion is strictly mapped from the Nyquist stability criterion utilizing the gain margin concept,which preserves the advantages of the classical positive net damping criterion suggested by Canay[20]–allowing for decomposition analysis of a subsystem’s contribution to the closed-loop stability in a single-input single-output(SISO)framework,but overcomes its deficiency of possibly erroneous prediction of system dynamic behaviors.Case studies show that the proposed criterion can correctly predict some unstable conditions(e.g.,monotonic divergence)which cannot be identified by the classical net damping criterion.Additionally,the condition for when the classical criterion is available is also pointed out,the proposed criterion can also act as a complement of the classical criterion for stability examination.展开更多
This paper presents an improved virtual synchronous control(VSynC) for the grid-connected voltage source converter(VSC) so as to continuously operate under the grid voltage with steady unbalance.The improved VSynC int...This paper presents an improved virtual synchronous control(VSynC) for the grid-connected voltage source converter(VSC) so as to continuously operate under the grid voltage with steady unbalance.The improved VSynC introduces the negative sequence power controls on basis of conventional VSynC.The improved VSynC is capable of regulating the negative sequence internal voltage to reduce the negative-sequence injected currents and oscillated powers of the VSC aroused by the negative-sequence grid voltage.Three alternative local control objectives for the VSC itself under steady state unbalanced grid conditions and their corresponding power references are deduced and computed.Simulated and experimental results are presented to validate the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed improved VSynC to enhance the continuous operation performance of VSynC-based VSCs during grid voltage steady-state unbalance.展开更多
Grid-tie voltage source converters(VSCs)can operate in three distinct modes:AC-dominant,DC-dominant,and balanced,depending on the placement of the stiff voltage sources.The distinct operation modes of the VSCs traditi...Grid-tie voltage source converters(VSCs)can operate in three distinct modes:AC-dominant,DC-dominant,and balanced,depending on the placement of the stiff voltage sources.The distinct operation modes of the VSCs traditionally demand different synchronization control techniques,leading to heterogeneous VSCs.It is challenging for the power system to accommodate and coordinate heterogeneous VSCs.A promising universal synchronization control technique for VSCs is the DC-link voltage synchronization control(DVSC)based on a lead compensator(LC).The LC DVSC stabilizes both the DC and AC voltages of a VSC while achieving synchronization with the AC grid.This results in a dual-port grid-forming(DGFM)characteristic for the VSC.However,there has been very limited study on the stability and synchronization controller design of the VSCs with the LC DVSC operating in various modes.To bridge this gap,the paper presents a quantitative analysis on the stability and steady-state performance of the LC DVSC in all three operation modes of the DGFM VSC.Based on the analysis,the paper provides step-by-step design guidelines for the LC DVSC.Furthermore,the paper uncovers an instability issue related to the LC DVSC when the DGFM VSC operates in the balanced mode.To tackle the instability issue,a virtual resistance control is proposed and integrated with the LC DVSC.Simulation results validate the analysis and demonstrate the effectiveness of the DGFM VSC with the LC DVSC designed using the proposed guidelines in all three operation modes.Overall,the paper demonstrates the feasibility of employing the DGFM VSC with the LC DVSC for all three possible operation modes,which can help overcome the challenges associated with accommodating and coordinating heterogeneous VSCs in the power system.展开更多
模块化多电平换流器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)为多电平换流器家族中的一员,其技术特点非常适用于电压源换流器型高压直流(voltage source converter high voltage direct current,VSC-HVDC)输电领域。为了分析MMC的最新研究进...模块化多电平换流器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)为多电平换流器家族中的一员,其技术特点非常适用于电压源换流器型高压直流(voltage source converter high voltage direct current,VSC-HVDC)输电领域。为了分析MMC的最新研究进展,首先介绍了MMC的拓扑电路及其工作原理,分析了其技术特点和应用领域,比较了其相对于传统2电平和3电平VSC拓扑的优势所在。然后分别从MMC的数学模型、调制策略、子模块电容均压、预充电、内部环流、控制方面、换流阀试验以及其在VSC-HVDC系统中的工程应用等方面,回顾了MMC目前在国内外的最新研究进展和工程应用现状,并指出了MMC自身的缺点和今后亟待研究的关键问题。已有的研究表明,MMC在电力系统中有着广阔的应用前景,是未来高压直流输电技术的一个重要发展方向。展开更多
基金This work was supported in part by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong under Grant GRF 17207818the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 51677160the Themebased Research Scheme(TRS)under T23-701/14-N.
文摘Stability of grid-connected VSCs in DC voltage control(DVC)timescales(i.e.,the frequency range of dynamics covering converter outer controls)has recently caught increased attention,while the existing approaches,such as eigenvalue analysis and dq-domain impedance analysis,have respective limitations on addressing these types of stability issues.This paper proposes an alternative net damping criterion dedicated for analyzing the DVC timescale stability in a multi-VSC system.This criterion is strictly mapped from the Nyquist stability criterion utilizing the gain margin concept,which preserves the advantages of the classical positive net damping criterion suggested by Canay[20]–allowing for decomposition analysis of a subsystem’s contribution to the closed-loop stability in a single-input single-output(SISO)framework,but overcomes its deficiency of possibly erroneous prediction of system dynamic behaviors.Case studies show that the proposed criterion can correctly predict some unstable conditions(e.g.,monotonic divergence)which cannot be identified by the classical net damping criterion.Additionally,the condition for when the classical criterion is available is also pointed out,the proposed criterion can also act as a complement of the classical criterion for stability examination.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51607130)National Key Research and Development Program (No.2016YFB0900104)National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (No.51322704)
文摘This paper presents an improved virtual synchronous control(VSynC) for the grid-connected voltage source converter(VSC) so as to continuously operate under the grid voltage with steady unbalance.The improved VSynC introduces the negative sequence power controls on basis of conventional VSynC.The improved VSynC is capable of regulating the negative sequence internal voltage to reduce the negative-sequence injected currents and oscillated powers of the VSC aroused by the negative-sequence grid voltage.Three alternative local control objectives for the VSC itself under steady state unbalanced grid conditions and their corresponding power references are deduced and computed.Simulated and experimental results are presented to validate the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed improved VSynC to enhance the continuous operation performance of VSynC-based VSCs during grid voltage steady-state unbalance.
基金supported in part by the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research.
文摘Grid-tie voltage source converters(VSCs)can operate in three distinct modes:AC-dominant,DC-dominant,and balanced,depending on the placement of the stiff voltage sources.The distinct operation modes of the VSCs traditionally demand different synchronization control techniques,leading to heterogeneous VSCs.It is challenging for the power system to accommodate and coordinate heterogeneous VSCs.A promising universal synchronization control technique for VSCs is the DC-link voltage synchronization control(DVSC)based on a lead compensator(LC).The LC DVSC stabilizes both the DC and AC voltages of a VSC while achieving synchronization with the AC grid.This results in a dual-port grid-forming(DGFM)characteristic for the VSC.However,there has been very limited study on the stability and synchronization controller design of the VSCs with the LC DVSC operating in various modes.To bridge this gap,the paper presents a quantitative analysis on the stability and steady-state performance of the LC DVSC in all three operation modes of the DGFM VSC.Based on the analysis,the paper provides step-by-step design guidelines for the LC DVSC.Furthermore,the paper uncovers an instability issue related to the LC DVSC when the DGFM VSC operates in the balanced mode.To tackle the instability issue,a virtual resistance control is proposed and integrated with the LC DVSC.Simulation results validate the analysis and demonstrate the effectiveness of the DGFM VSC with the LC DVSC designed using the proposed guidelines in all three operation modes.Overall,the paper demonstrates the feasibility of employing the DGFM VSC with the LC DVSC for all three possible operation modes,which can help overcome the challenges associated with accommodating and coordinating heterogeneous VSCs in the power system.
文摘模块化多电平换流器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)为多电平换流器家族中的一员,其技术特点非常适用于电压源换流器型高压直流(voltage source converter high voltage direct current,VSC-HVDC)输电领域。为了分析MMC的最新研究进展,首先介绍了MMC的拓扑电路及其工作原理,分析了其技术特点和应用领域,比较了其相对于传统2电平和3电平VSC拓扑的优势所在。然后分别从MMC的数学模型、调制策略、子模块电容均压、预充电、内部环流、控制方面、换流阀试验以及其在VSC-HVDC系统中的工程应用等方面,回顾了MMC目前在国内外的最新研究进展和工程应用现状,并指出了MMC自身的缺点和今后亟待研究的关键问题。已有的研究表明,MMC在电力系统中有着广阔的应用前景,是未来高压直流输电技术的一个重要发展方向。
