Research on power electronic transformer applied in AC/DC hybrid distribution networks

The AC/DC hybrid distribution network is one of the trends in distribution network development, which poses great challenges to the traditional distribution transformer. In this paper, a new topology suitable for AC/DC hybrid distribution network is put forward according to the demands of power grid, with advantages of accepting DG and DC loads, while clearing DC fault by blocking the clamping double sub-module(CDSM) of input stage. Then, this paper shows the typical structure of AC/DC distribution network that is hand in hand. Based on the new topology, this paper designs the control and modulation strategies of each stage, where the outer loop controller of input stage is emphasized for its twocontrol mode. At last, the rationality of new topology and the validity of control strategies are verified by the steady and dynamic state simulation. At the same time, the simulation results highlight the role of PET in energy regulation.

Operation Control Method of Relay Protection in Flexible DC Distribution Network Compatible with Distributed Power Supply

A novel operation control method for relay protection in flexible DC distribution networks with distributed power supply is proposed to address the issue of inaccurate fault location during relay protection,leading to poor performance.The method combines a fault-tolerant fault location method based on long-term and short-term memory networks to accurately locate the fault section.Then,an operation control method for relay protection based on adaptive weight and whale optimization algorithm(WOA)is used to construct an objective function considering the shortest relay protection action time and the smallest impulse current.The adaptive weight and WOA are employed to obtain the optimal strategy for relay protection operation control,reducing the action time and impulse current.Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method in accurately locating faults and improving relay protection performance.The longest operation time is reduced by 4.7023 s,and the maximum impulse current is limited to 0.3 A,effectively controlling the impact of large impulse currents and enhancing control efficiency.

Research on Scheduling Strategy of Flexible Interconnection Distribution Network Considering Distributed Photovoltaic and Hydrogen Energy Storage

Distributed photovoltaic(PV)is one of the important power sources for building a new power system with new energy as the main body.The rapid development of distributed PV has brought new challenges to the operation of distribution networks.In order to improve the absorption ability of large-scale distributed PV access to the distribution network,the AC/DC hybrid distribution network is constructed based on flexible interconnection technology,and a coordinated scheduling strategy model of hydrogen energy storage(HS)and distributed PV is established.Firstly,the mathematical model of distributed PV and HS system is established,and a comprehensive energy storage system combining seasonal hydrogen energy storage(SHS)and battery(BT)is proposed.Then,a flexible interconnected distribution network scheduling optimization model is established to minimize the total active power loss,voltage deviation and system operating cost.Finally,simulation analysis is carried out on the improved IEEE33 node,the NSGA-II algorithm is used to solve specific examples,and the optimal scheduling results of the comprehensive economy and power quality of the distribution network are obtained.Compared with the method that does not consider HS and flexible interconnection technology,the network loss and voltage deviation of this method are lower,and the total system cost can be reduced by 3.55%,which verifies the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Power Quality Improvement Using ANN Controller For Hybrid Power Distribution Systems

In this work,an Artificial Neural Network(ANN)based technique is suggested for classifying the faults which occur in hybrid power distribution systems.Power,which is generated by the solar and wind energy-based hybrid system,is given to the grid at the Point of Common Coupling(PCC).A boost converter along with perturb and observe(P&O)algorithm is utilized in this system to obtain a constant link voltage.In contrast,the link voltage of the wind energy conversion system(WECS)is retained with the assistance of a Proportional Integral(PI)controller.The grid synchronization is tainted with the assis-tance of the d-q theory.For the analysis of faults like islanding,line-ground,and line-line fault,the ANN is utilized.The voltage signal is observed at the PCC,and the Discrete Wavelet Transform(DWT)is employed to obtain different features.Based on the collected features,the ANN classifies the faults in an effi-cient manner.The simulation is done in MATLAB and the results are also validated through the hardware implementation.Detailed fault analysis is carried out and the results are compared with the existing techniques.Finally,the Total harmonic distortion(THD)is lessened by 4.3%by using the proposed methodology.

Practice and Prospect of AC/DC Hybrid Power Grid in Southern China

China Southern Power Grid is a unique EHV AC/DC hybrid transmission network that operates in China. In its service area, the distribution of energy resources and the development of economy are extremely unbalanced, so long-distance and bulk power transmission are needed; besides, the geography and climate conditions are serious, rains, fogs, lightning and typhoon as well as high temperature are common all the year round. Facing these challenges, the power grid enhanced stability control, improved the equipment and strengthen the network structure. In the future, the power grid plans to optimize the disposition of power sources and build digitalized power system.

Design Consideration for High Power Density GaN Buck-Rectifier in ISOP-IPOS Converter based dc Distribution, System

GaN （gallium nitride） buck-rectifier has been proposed to realize high power density ISOP （input series and output parallel）-IPOS （input parallel and output series） converter-based dc distribution system. The ultra-low loss bi-directional switch can be developed by the GaN power device because of the low on-resistance, the high-speed switching behavior and its own device structure. The buck-rectifier using the GaN bi-directional switches has the potential to achieve higher power density than the commonly utilized boost-rectifier. Availability of the GaN-HEMT （high electron mobility transistor） for the buck rectifier has been verified taking the theoretical limit of the on-resistance and the switching loss energy into account. Design consideration for a high power density buck-rectifier has been also conducted and the application effect of the GaN bidirectional switches has been evaluated quantitatively. The ISOP-IPOS converter-based dc （direct current） distribution system takes full advantage of the buck-rectifier and the rectifier using GaN devices contributes to realizing higher power density dc distribution system.

AC/DC混合输电系统分散协调控制

针对电压源型高压直流输电(VSC-HVDC)在应用中带来的AC/DC交直流输电系统的协调控制问题,建立了AC/DC数学模型,并对AC/DC提出了一种新的分散最优协调控制模式。在该模式中,逆系统线性化理论被应用于直流输电系统的控制。文中为了与交流电网相配合,将标幺制引入了直流输电系统,并以Lyapunov间接法证明了该闭环非线性系统的稳定性。AC/DC混合输电系统的数值仿真结果表明了该控制策略的有效性和鲁棒性。

电流畸变时AC/DC双向功率变换器的控制策略

在交直流混合微电网中,通过电力电子接口接入的可再生能源和非线性负载会使交流母线电流发生畸变。因此,要求AC/DC双向功率变换器不仅能可靠变换功率以保证交直流子网功率平衡,而且能抑制交流母线谐波电流。该文基于Fryze-Buchholz-Depenbrock(FBD)功率理论的谐波电流检测法,提出一种可以治理交流母线谐波电流的AC/DC双向功率变换器控制策略。该控制策略在实现交直流子网功率传输及母线电压稳定的基础上,还可以通过AC/DC双向功率变换器治理交流母线谐波电流,保证微电网具有良好的电能质量。最后通过仿真和实验验证了该控制策略的有效性。

单级并联型高效率AC／DC变换器

针对单级AC-DC变换器串联式拓扑结构效率较低的问题,对并联型拓扑结构能够提高变换器效率的机理进行了分析,并论述提高效率与电能分配的关系.同时,对提出的改进型并联式变换器拓扑的工作原理和工作过程进行分析.实验结果表明,改进型并联式变换器在宽范围输入交流电压和负载条件下,均达到90%以上的高效率.

神经网络控制在AC/DC变换器中的性能研究

由于AC/DC开关变换器非线性程度很高,输入电流为非正弦形式,功率因数极低。为改善功率因数,对神经网络控制器(NNC)与电流模式控制器(CMC)的控制效果进行了仿真比较研究。结果表明,使用神经网络控制器可以获得很高的功率因数。在参数变化时神经网络控制器比电流模式控制器的性能更佳,容错能力异常突出。故相比之下神经网络控制器的性能优于电流模式控制器。

一种改进的电压跟随PFC Cuk AC/DC变换器

提出了一种改进的电压跟随PFCCukAC/DC变换器,其输入电感工作在不连续导电模式(DCM),从而实现功率因数校正(PFC)功能。在本电路中,采用由两个储能电容组成的开关电容网,从而使电容的电压应力减小,并且提高了变换器的功率因数校正能力。其输出电感工作在连续导电模式(CCM),从而降低了器件的应力,同时减小了开关损耗和输出电流纹波。论述了输入电感工作在DCM模式的Cuk变换器的功率因数校正能力及所提出的电路的工作原理;推导出了其输入与输出电感工作的临界条件。MATLAB仿真与实验结果证实了理论分析的正确性。

AC/DC开关变换器的神经网络控制

AC/DC开关变换器非线性程度很高,输入电流为非正弦形式,功率因数极低。为改善功率因数,研究了使用神经网络控制器(NNC)对AC/DC开关变换器进行控制,并与传统的电流模式控制器(CMC)的控制效果进行了仿真比较。结果证实,使用神经网络控制器可以获得很高的功率因数;在参数变化时,神经网络控制器比电流模式控制器的控制性能更佳,且容错能力异常突出。

孤立交直流混合微电网双向AC/DC换流器功率控制与电压波动抑制策略

在孤立交直流混合微电网中,对双向AC/DC换流器进行合理控制可以有效实现微网功率的协调分配并提高系统的抗外界干扰能力。将孤立混合微电网中的交流微网和直流微网等效为整合电源,分别给出双向AC/DC换流器交流侧和直流侧的有功功率下垂控制方程,进而提出基于全网功率成比例分配原则的双向AC/DC换流器外环功率控制策略,实现孤立混合微电网的功率平衡和自主分配;同时针对常规比例-积分(proportionalintegral,PI)内环控制无法获得理想的电压动态响应的问题,在对双向AC/DC换流器进行电压波动分析的基础上,提出一种抑制电压波动的双向AC/DC换流器改进内环控制策略,实现换流器电压对参考信号的无静差跟踪,提高下垂控制微电网系统的鲁棒稳定性。仿真结果验证了该控制策略的正确性和有效性。

Two-stage Optimal Dispatching of AC/DC Hybrid Active Distribution Systems Considering Network Flexibility

The increasing flexibility of active distribution systems(ADSs)coupled with the high penetration of renewable distributed generators(RDGs)leads to the increase of the complexity.It is of practical significance to achieve the largest amount of RDG penetration in ADSs and maintain the optimal operation.This study establishes an alternating current(AC)/direct current(DC)hybrid ADS model that considers the dynamic thermal rating,soft open point,and distribution network reconfiguration(DNR).Moreover,it transforms the optimal dispatching into a second-order cone programming problem.Considering the different control time scales of dispatchable resources,the following two-stage dispatching framework is proposed.d dispatch uses hourly input data with the goal(1)The day-ahea of minimizing the grid loss and RDG dropout.It obtains the optimal 24-hour schedule to determine the dispatching plans for DNR and the energy storage system.(2)The intraday dispatch uses 15-min input data for 1-hour rolling-plan dispatch but only executes the first 15 min of dispatching.To eliminate error between the actual operation and dispatching plan,the first 15 min is divided into three 5-min step-by-step executions.The goal of each step is to trace the tie-line power of the intraday rolling-plan dispatch to the greatest extent at the minimum cost.The measured data are used as feedback input for the rolling-plan dispatch after each step is executed.A case study shows that the comprehensive cooperative ADS model can release the line capacity,reduce losses,and improve the penetration rate of RDGs.Further,the two-stage dispatching framework can handle source-load fluctuations and enhance system stability.

Coordinated voltage regulation of hybrid AC/DC medium voltage distribution networks

In a hybrid AC/DC medium voltage distribution network, distributed generations(DGs), energy storage systems(ESSs), and the voltage source converters(VSCs)between AC and DC lines, have the ability to regulate node voltages in real-time. However, the voltage regulation abilities of above devices are limited by their ratings. And the voltage regulation efficiencies of these devices are also different. Besides, due to high r/x ratio, node voltages are influenced by both real and reactive power. In order to achieve the coordinated voltage regulation in a hybrid AC/DC distribution network, a priority-based real-time control strategy is proposed based on the voltage control effect of real and reactive power adjustment. The equivalence of real and reactive power adjustment on voltage control is considered in control area partition optimization, in which regulation efficiency and capability are taken as objectives.In order to accommodate more DGs, the coordination of controllable devices is achieved according to voltage sensitivities. Simulations studies are performed to verify the proposed method.

Coordination Control of Power Flow Controller and Hybrid DC Circuit Breaker in MVDC Distribution Networks

The two main challenges of medium voltage direct current(MVDC)distribution network are the flexible control of power flow(PF)and fault protection.In this paper,the power flow controller(PFC)is introduced to regulate the PF and inhibit the fault current during the DC fault.The coordination strategy of series-parallel PFC(SP-PFC)and hybrid DC circuit breaker(DCCB)is proposed.By regulating the polarity and magnitude of SP-PFC output voltage during the fault,the rising speed of fault current can be suppressed so as to reduce the breaking current of hybrid DCCB.The access mode of SP-PFC to the MVDC distribution network and its topology are analyzed,and the coordination strategy between SP-PFC and hybrid DCCB is investigated.Moreover,the emergency control and bypass control strategies of SP-PFC are developed.On this basis,the mathematical model of SP-PFC in different fault stages is derived.With the equivalent model of SP-PFC,the fault current of the MVDC distribution network can be calculated accurately.A simulation model of the MVDC distribution network containing SP-PFC is established in MATLAB/Simulink.The fault current calculation result is compared with the simulation result,and the effectiveness of the proposed coordination strategy is verified.

The Averaged-value Model of a Flexible Power Electronics Based Substation in Hybrid AC/DC Distribution Systems

The concept of a flexible power electronics substation(FPES)was first applied in the Zhangbei DC distribution network demonstration project.As a multi-port power electronics transformer(PET)with different AC and DC voltage levels,the FPES has adopted a novel topology integrating modular multilevel converter(MMC)and four-winding medium frequency transformer(FWMFT)based multiport DC-DC converter,which can significantly reduce capacitance in each sub-module(SM)of a MMC and also save space and cost.In this paper,in order to accelerate speed of electromagnetic transient(EMT)simulations of FPES based hybrid AC/DC distribution systems,an averaged-value model(AVM)is proposed for efficient and accurate representation of FPES.Assume that all SM capacitor voltages are perfectly balanced in the MMC,then the MMC behavior can be modeled using controlled voltage sources based on modulation voltages from control systems.In terms of the averaged current transfer characteristics among the windings of the FWMFT,we consider that all multiport DC-DC converters are controlled with the same dynamics,a lumped averaged model using controlled current and voltage sources has been developed for these four-port DC-DC converters connected to the upper or lower arms of the MMC.The presented FPES AVM model has been tested and validated by comparison with a detailed IGBT-based EMT model.Results show that the AVM is significantly more efficient while maintaining its accuracy in an EMT simulation.

Battery Storage Configuration of AC/DC Hybrid Distribution Networks

The upscaling requirements of energy transition highlight the urgent need for ramping up renewables and boosting system efficiencies.However,the stochastic nature of excessive renewable energy resources has challenged stable and efficient operation of the power system.Battery energy storage systems(BESSs)have been identified as critical to mitigate random fluctuations,unnecessary green energy curtailment and load shedding with rapid response and flexible connection.On the other hand,an AC/DC hybrid distribution system can offer merged benefits in both AC and DC subsystems without additional losses during AC/DC power conversion.Therefore,configuring BESSs on an AC/DC distribution system is wellpositioned to meet challenges brought by carbon reductions in an efficient way.A bi-level optimization model of BESS capacity allocation for AC/DC hybrid distribution systems,considering the flexibility of voltage source converters(VSCs)and power conversion systems(PCSs),has been established in this paper to address the techno-economic issues that hindered wide implementation.The large-scale nonlinear programming problem has been solved utilizing a genetic algorithm combined with second-order cone programming.Rationality and effectiveness of the model have been verified by setting different scenarios through case studies.Simulation results have demonstrated the coordinated operation of BESS and AC/DC hybrid systems can effectively suppress voltage fluctuations and improve the cost-benefit of BESSs from a life cycle angle.

基于改进MFAC的交直流微电网分布式二次控制

针对现有交直流微电网分布式二次控制(distributed secondarycontrol,DSC)受分布式电源一次控制参数影响较大、通信拓扑结构复杂、二次控制参数难以整定等问题,提出基于改进MFAC的交直流微电网DSC(MFAC-DSC),利用分布式电源的历史采样数据在线估计其动态线性化参数,解决了传统方法受一次控制参数影响较大的问题;通过优化DSC的通信结构和控制策略,避免了互联变流器参与二次控制通信,解决了互联变流器通信失效影响DSC的问题;推导了MFAC-DSC系统收敛性,给出了稳定收敛条件。基于交直流微电网实验平台在多种工况下验证了MFAC-DSC的可行性,与传统的DSC策略的对比结果表明:MFAC-DSC方法有效减少分布式电源下垂系数变化带来的功率波动,保证下垂系数有更大的调节范围,同时解决了互联变流器通信失效造成的控制失效和母线电压偏移等问题。