Analysis of multi-carrier PWM methods for back-to-back HVDC systems based on modular multilevel converters

Georgios S. Konstantinou; Mihai Ciobotaru; Vassilios G. Agelidis

doi:10.1109/IECON.2011.6120031

Analysis of multi-carrier PWM methods for back-to-back HVDC systems based on modular multilevel converters

Georgios S. Konstantinou, Mihai Ciobotaru, Vassilios G. Agelidis

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Abstract

This paper analyzes two multi-carrier pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques (N+1 and 2N+1) of the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) used in a back-to-back configuration under conventional dq-frame control. The PWM method applied to the MMC has an effect not only on the output waveforms and number of levels derived out of a given configuration of the MMC but also on the DC-link voltage and arm currents of the converter. As the number of sub-modules in the phase-leg increases, the 2N+1 modulation becomes more attractive as it provides improved waveforms without significantly affecting the operation of the converter. The simulation results show the application and good performance of both methods and the advantages of utilizing the 2N+1 modulation as the number of sub-modules increases.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings IECON 2011
Subtitle of host publication	37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages	4391-4396
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781612849720
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2011.6120031
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes
Event	37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2011 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia Duration: 7 Nov 2011 → 10 Nov 2011

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Other	37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2011
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Melbourne, VIC
Period	7/11/11 → 10/11/11

Keywords

high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
Modular multilevel converter (MMC)
Pulse width modulation (PWM)
voltage balancing

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Konstantinou, G. S., Ciobotaru, M., & Agelidis, V. G. (2011). Analysis of multi-carrier PWM methods for back-to-back HVDC systems based on modular multilevel converters. In Proceedings IECON 2011: 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (pp. 4391-4396). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2011.6120031

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Konstantinou, GS, Ciobotaru, M & Agelidis, VG 2011, Analysis of multi-carrier PWM methods for back-to-back HVDC systems based on modular multilevel converters. in Proceedings IECON 2011: 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), pp. 4391-4396, 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2011, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 7/11/11. https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2011.6120031

Analysis of multi-carrier PWM methods for back-to-back HVDC systems based on modular multilevel converters. / Konstantinou, Georgios S.; Ciobotaru, Mihai; Agelidis, Vassilios G.

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Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding contribution › peer-review

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