Impact of Modulation Methods on the Trade-Off between Investment and Operation Costs of a Medium-Voltage MMC-based STATCOM

Frederik Hahn, Remus Teodorescu, Giampaolo Buticchi, Marco Liserre, Cristian Lascu

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    Abstract

    The Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) has become a preferred topology in HVDC applications due to its full controllability and the huge number of voltage steps. The excellent waveform generation, even at low switching frequencies, makes the MMC also very attractive for medium-voltage applications. In this context, both the converter design and the modulation methods need to be properly studied. Minimum switching frequencies are achieved by appropriate modulation, however, sufficient energy needs to be stored in the capacitors. This is particularly a challenge for STATCOM applications because the stored energy in the system needs to be controlled from the ac grid. In this paper different modulation methods with various capacitor designs are investigated for this application to find an optimum trade-off between capacitor design (investment costs) and switching frequency (operation costs). The appropriate MMC design and operation have been proven by simulation and experimental results showing excellent waveforms without additional filtering.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages2924-2930
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Electronic)9781479973118
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 3 Dec 2018
    Event10th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018 - Portland, United States
    Duration: 23 Sept 201827 Sept 2018

    Publication series

    Name2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018

    Conference

    Conference10th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2018
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityPortland
    Period23/09/1827/09/18

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
    • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
    • Control and Optimization
    • Computer Networks and Communications
    • Hardware and Architecture
    • Information Systems and Management

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