Power Routing in Modular Smart Transformers: Active Thermal Control Through Uneven Loading of Cells

Marco Liserre, Markus Andresen, Levy Costa, Giampaolo Buticchi

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Abstract

Increasing decentralized energy production challenges the distribution grid [1], [2], and, in many countries, power generation and consumption are spatially separated, meaning that energy must be transferred over a long distance [3]. This calls for novel ways to transfer power to the loads without overloading grid feeders and to connect new intelligent loads and storage [4], which typically form the actual electric grid hybrid (ac and dc) and couple with other energy networks (multimodal) [5]. In the current configuration, transformers are passive devices that do not enable dc systems to connect or interface the electric grid with other energy grids.

Original languageEnglish
Article number7575789
Pages (from-to)43-53
Number of pages11
JournalIEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine
Volume10
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2016
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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