Modeling and Control of the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) based Solid State Transformer (SST) with Magnetic Integration

Solid state transformer(SST)can provide more advanced functionalities compared with conventional transformer,and has great potential in smart grid application.Recently,the SST with medium frequency(MF)isolation link and magnetic integration feature has been proposed,which can reduce the system volume and thus increase the power density.However,the magnetic integration also introduces strong coupling between the line frequency(LF)and MF variables,which poses a great challenge on modeling and control issues.This paper proposes a modeling and control method for an SST with magnetic integration and mixed-frequency modulation.A mathematical model based on dual d-q references is deduced,and then a cascaded control system is designed according to the model.Parameters of the controller for the variables at one frequency are properly designed to avoid disturbance from the variables at the other frequency.The simulation and experimental results show good decoupling effect and satisfactory dynamics performance of the proposed control system.

A Review of Modular Multilevel Converters

模块组合多电平变换器（modular multilevel converter，MMC）具有高度模块化、易于扩展、输出电压波形好等特点，尤其适用于中高压大功率系统应用。首先介绍MMC的电路拓扑和工作原理，总结MMC的主要技术特点；然后分别回顾MMC在脉冲调制、直流电压控制、预充电、环流、谐波、数学模型、主电路参数设计、故障保护等关键问题的最新研究进展，以及其在电力传动、电能质量问题治理领域的工程应用现状，在此基础上指出MMC今后亟待研究的关键问题。相关研究结果表明，MMC在电力系统中有广泛的应用前景，是未来中高压大功率系统，尤其是高压输电技术的重要发展方向。

A Novel Square-wave Pulse Rotation Modulation Strategy for Modular Multilevel Converters

悬浮直流电容电压的均衡问题是模块组合多电平变换器（modular multilevel converter,MMC）的关键问题之一。提出一种可实现MMC直流电容电压平衡的方波脉冲循环调制（square-wave pulse rotation modulation,SWPRM）策略,在保证合成的阶梯波输出波形不变的前提下,根据MMC的拓扑结构和工作原理,对传统方波脉冲列进行脉冲优化,并按照一定的次序和切换周期进行循环和判断反相调整,获得的循环方波脉冲列作为最终驱动脉冲用于实现对MMC的控制。实验结果表明,采用提出的方波脉冲循环调制策略无需任何电容电压控制措施,在较低开关频率下,实现了MMC各功率单元间有功能量的平均分配和直流电容电压的均衡。

On-Line Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Operation of Modular Multilevel Converters –A Comprehensive Review

Modular multilevel converters(MMCs)have been one of the most broadly used multilevel converter topologies in industrial applications,particularly in medium-voltage motor drives and high-voltage dc power conversion systems.However,due to the utilization of large amount of semiconductor devices,the reliability of MMCs becomes one of the severe challenges constraining their further development and applications.In this paper,common electrical faults of the MMC have been summarized and analyzed,including open-circuit switching faults,short-circuit switching faults,dc-bus short-circuit faults,and single line-to-ground faults on the ac side.A thorough and comprehensive review of the existing online fault diagnostic methods has been conducted.In addition,fault-tolerant operation strategies for such various fault scenarios in MMCs have been presented.All the fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant operation strategies are comparatively evaluated,which aims to provide a state-of-the-art reference on the MMC reliability for future research and industrial applications.

Nested-loop Mechanism Based Modular Multilevel Converter Topology and Optimal Design

普通模块化多电平换流器（modular multilevelconverter,MMC）拓扑中,因子模块数量较多,系统需采集和处理的信息量大,导致控制系统硬件构成复杂。提出一种基于循环嵌套机理的MMC拓扑,其电平输出能力得到显著提升。通过上下两组子模块的协调投切,相对于普通MMC拓扑,新型拓扑输出相同电平数所需的子模块及控制设备数量大幅减少。阐述该新型拓扑的构成方式及基本参数选取原则;针对循环嵌套结构,设计相应的模块协调控制策略;分别以模块用量最小化和换流器运行损耗最小化为目标,优化设计拓扑构成方案。在RTDS中搭建换流器模型,仿真结果表明,新型拓扑具备更强的电平输出能力,并达到大幅减少子模块数量、简化控制系统硬件构成的目标。

Arm Voltage Balancing Control of Modular Multilevel Resonant Converter

Modular multilevel resonant converter is an promising candidate for high voltage applications since it has advantageous features,such as high efficiency,high voltage capability and easy fault-tolerant operation.However,the inequality of arm inductance in practice will lead to imbalance between the upper and lower arm voltages,which will induce large ripples in the circulating current and a dc bias on the voltage generated by modular circuits.To compensate for the voltage imbalance,effects of arm duty cycle changes on arm voltages are discussed.An arm voltage balancing control method is proposed:adjust arm duty cycle according to arm voltage deviation in every switching cycle.Simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the theoretical analysis and the proposed control method.

Hybrid Predictive Control with Simple Linear Control Based Circulating Current Suppression for Modular Multilevel Converters

The modular multilevel converter(MMC)has become a promising topology for widespread power converter applications.However,an evident circulating current flowing between the phases will increase system losses and complicate the heatsink design.This paper proposes a novel hybrid model predictive control method for MMCs.This method utilizes an indirect structure MPC and a sorting algorithm to implement current tracking and capacitor voltages balancing,considerably resulting in reduced calculation burden.In addition,different from the conventional MPC solutions,we add a simple proportional-integral(PI)controller to suppress circulating current through modifying the submodule(SM)inserted number,which is parallel to the MPC loop.This hybrid control solution combines both advantages of MPC and linear control,evidently resulting in improved performance of circulating current.Finally,the MATLAB/Simulink results of an 11-level MMC system verify the effectiveness of the proposed solution.

Research on the Topology and Control Scheme of an Innovative Modular Multilevel Converter

This paper presents a new modular multilevel converter (MMC) topology. Compared to conventional multilevel converters, MMC has much lower switching frequency (50 Hz) resulting in lower switching losses, and consequently, lower total losses of the transmission system. The fundamental concept and the applied control scheme are introduced in detail. A modified multilevel fundamental switching modulation scheme adopting the multicarrier pulse width modulation concept is presented. A capacitor voltage balancing technique is proposed. With the established simulation model of the 11-level MMC, the modulation and balancing strategy presented are confirmed by MATLAB/SIMULINK simulations. The multicarrier pulse width modulation converter strategy enhances the fundamental output voltage and reduces total harmonic distortion. This new type of converter is suitable for high-voltage drive systems and power system applications such as high voltage dc (HVDC) transmission, reactive power compensation equipment and so on.

A Novel Voltage Balancing Method of Modular Multilevel Converters

In this paper, a novel voltage balancing method of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) is proposed. This method divides the voltages of sub-module capacitors in each arm into several groups and the voltage balancing is based on these groups. The proposed method can save sorting time greatly compared with the conventional method. Simulation results on a MMC based three-phase inverter show validity of the proposed method.

Stop Control Strategy of Modular Multilevel Converter Based HVDC System

The stop control strategy of modular multilevel converter based HVDC transmission system is proposed. This stop process is divided into stages of energy feedback and energy consumption. The DC voltage controller is coordinated to the used modules per phase when active power is transmitted prior to reactive power, so that the energy is fed back to the AC power grid connected to the converter station which uses the fixed dc voltage controller. In addition, in view of the different forms connected to the grid, specifically when the converter station supplies power for passive network, the passive converter station can take a certain auxiliary trigger strategy to make its maximum energy feedback to the grid. Finally, a simulation system of the MMC-HVDC system is constructed in Matlab/Simulink environment, and simulation results show that the proposed stop strategies are effective.

Reduced Switching-Frequency State of Charge Balancing Strategy for Battery Integrated Modular Multilevel Converter

A modular multilevel converter(MMC)integrated with split battery cells(BIMMCs)is proposed for the battery management system(BMS)and motor drive system.In order to reduce the switching losses,the state of charge(SOC)balancing strategy with a reduced switching-frequency(RSF)is proposed in this paper.The proposed RSF algorithm not only reduces the switching losses,but also features good balancing performance both in the unbalanced and balanced initial states.The results are verified by extensive simulations in MATLAB/Simulink surroundings.

FPGA-Based Real-Time Simulation of Modular Multilevel Converter HVDC Systems

AC-HVDC-AC energy conversion systems using MMC （modular multilevel converters） are becoming popular to integrate distributed energy systems to the main grid. Such multilevel converters pose a serious problems for HIL （hardware in the loop） simulators required for control, protection design and testing due to the large number of cells that must be simulated individually using very small time steps. This paper demonstrates the advantages of using a very small time step to simulate a MMC topology. The MMC is implemented on FPGA （fiel-programmable gate array） to simulate fast transient with a time step of 250 ns. The AC network and HVDC bus is simulated on the PC, with a slower time step of 10 μs to 20 μs. The simulator architecture and the components simulated on the FPGA and on the PC will be discussed, as well as the method allowing the interconnection of this slow and fast system.

基于混合型MMC的柔性直流电网故障电流阻断控制策略

柔性直流电网是实现大规模可再生能源发电汇集、输送和并网的有效手段。针对基于混合型MMC的直流故障电流阻断方案会引起功率传输中断的问题,本文提出了一种混合型MMC负压控制与超高速机械开关协调配合的故障电流阻断方法,该方法能够快速阻断故障电流并维持非故障线路的功率传输。通过分析故障电流组成及关键影响因素,确定了换流站的控制目标,基于全桥子模块的电压调节自由度,提出了利用混合型MMC输出负压主动吸收故障电流的控制策略,并设计了其与超高速机械开关的协调配合方案,实现故障的可靠隔离。最后,基于RTLAB实时数字仿真平台搭建了四端柔性直流电网仿真模型,仿真结果表明,本文提出的方法可快速阻断直流故障电流,缩短直流电网功率恢复时间,提高系统安全稳定性。

具备黑启动和构网能力的远海风电经DRU-MMC送出方案

由于具有成本低、体积重量小和可靠性高等特点,送端采用二极管整流器(DRU)、受端采用模块化多电平换流器(MMC)的送出方案在远海风电送出领域备受关注。鉴于DRU不能构建交流电网且无法倒送有功功率,文中提出一种具备黑启动和构网能力的远海风电经DRU-MMC送出方案。所提方案在DRU-MMC送出技术的基础上增加了常规小容量电压源型辅助换流器、耗能单元和必要的快速开关,通过直流海缆复用和快速开关倒闸重构拓扑,分别构建黑启动电源低压回路和风电传输高压回路,实现黑启动和功率传输2种工况在线切换;提出辅助换流器在不同运行阶段的构网控制策略,解决海上交流电网构建、DRU无功补偿和谐波抑制等问题,消除DRU-MMC送出方案对风电场类型的限制。最后,通过经济性分析和算例仿真,验证了所提方案的优越性和有效性。

基于MMC的分布式储能系统及其快速SOC均衡控制策略

提高基于模块化多电平换流器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)的分布式储能系统(distributed energy storage systems,DESS)的能量利用率,解决储能子模块(energy sub-module,ESM)荷电状态(state of charge,SOC)均衡问题至关重要。针对现有的SOC均衡控制策略的不足,提出内外分层的快速SOC均衡控制策略。外层针对桥臂间或相间的SOC差异,通过改进MMC模型预测控制(model predictive predictive control,MPC),配合自适应均衡系数,快速调整功率差额。内层引入自适应虚拟电阻法,根据ESM的SOC情况确定主导ESM,自适应调节各单元的虚拟电阻,产生相应的电压梯度,结合MMC排序算法使ESM按照各自SOC进行功率分配,从而实现ESM的SOC快速均衡,提高DESS能量利用率。通过在Matlab/Simulink构建仿真模型,证明了所提控制策略的有效性和可行性。

MMC结构的分布式光伏系统功率不平衡优化方案

模块化多电平变换器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)由于其模块化结构,已成为大规模光伏(photovoltaic,PV)并网逆变器的研究热点。然而,在不同光照强度和温度下,PV组件之间发电功率不同,导致MMC内部出现桥臂、相间功率不均衡。因此,该文先分析MMC-PV系统在功率不均衡下的表现机理,后提出一种基于MMC结构的光储电能路由,其控制策略在满足交、直流端口功率需求的同时,实现桥臂间和相间的功率自均衡,提高PV利用率和系统稳定性。同时,受桥臂内子模块功率传输极限的影响,对PV和ESS的配置约束作详细分析,最后,通过仿真以及实验验证所提拓扑及控制策略的正确性和有效性。

一种增加辅助子模块的MMC改进混合调制控制策略

传统的最近电平逼近调制NLM(nearest level modulation)具有控制简单,开关频率低的显著优势,但在输出电平数较少时,采用NLM调制的模块化多电平换流器MMC(modular multilevel converter)输出波形谐波畸变率较大。在传统三相六桥臂MMC拓扑的各桥臂中增加1个全桥结构的辅助子模块,控制该辅助子模块的电容电压为半桥子模块的一半。针对该MMC拓扑,提出了一种改进的混合调制策略,该混合调制策略可以实现半桥和辅助子模块的平衡控制。在降低MMC交流侧输出电流的谐波畸变率同时,还可以降低全桥子模块的开关频率和系统损耗。在Matlab/Simulink中搭建了详细的仿真模型,仿真结果验证了所提MMC拓扑和改进混合调制策略的有效性。

子模块混合型MMC直流输电系统的优化设计及其直流故障穿越策略

短路故障是影响柔性直流输电系统安全运行的主要问题之一,针对直流侧双极短路故障,首先研究基于串联双电容子模块(SDSM)与半桥子模块(HBSM)的混合型模块化多电平换流器(MMC)结构,该结构与传统的半桥-全桥子模块混合MMC相比具有较低的成本和损耗,分析直流侧短路暂态运行下SDSM和HBSM的配置比例设计要求;其次考虑到SDSM无自主负电平输出能力,提出基于电流相位的故障穿越策略,采用分层控制的思想,构建相电流状态矩阵并结合其相位差,保障换流站在故障期间能降压运行,维持系统稳定工作;最后在Matlab/Simulink中仿真验证上述分析以及所提故障穿越策略的可行性。

考虑可再生能源接入的多端MMC交直流混合系统协调控制

模块化多电平变换器的零转动惯量特性,使其无法对交流电网的频率波动提供支撑,导致交直流混合系统的整体惯性下降,影响并网系统的动态性能与稳定性。文章将改进功率-电压下垂控制与虚拟同步机技术相结合,提出一种新型功率协调控制策略。在系统直流电压稳定的情况下,对交流电网进行频率调节,同时对各变换器间的功率进行合理分配,无需通讯系统即可建立有效的能量管理体系。与传统双闭环控制进行对比试验,结果表明,所提控制策略有效解决了系统由低惯量、欠阻尼引起的动态性能与稳定性的问题。

基于李雅普诺夫直接法的MMC控制策略研究

为改善PI控制下模块化多电平变换器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)的控制效果,提出了基于李雅普诺夫直接法的MMC控制策略。首先,建立MMC整流器的数学模型。其次,构造出MMC系统的李雅普诺夫能量函数。然后,在MMC数学模型和能量函数的基础上设计了控制系统。由奈奎斯特稳定判据分析了直流电压稳定性的影响因素,并在经典频域下通过伯德图对比分析了李雅普诺夫控制策略和PI控制策略的控制性能。最后,在负载阶跃、交流侧电压幅值阶跃和交流侧三相电压不平衡工况下对两种控制策略进行了仿真和半实物在环仿真研究。结果表明,李雅普诺夫控制策略较PI控制策略有着更好的控制效果,李雅普诺夫控制策略更适用于MMC此类非线性强耦合系统。