Multi-frequency power routing for cascaded H-bridge inverters in smart transformer application

Youngjong Ko, Markus Andresen, Giampaolo Buticchi, Marco Liserre, Luca Concari

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Abstract

The smart transformer is a solid state transformer with advanced control functionalities that can efficiently manage a low-voltage micro-grid by also supporting the medium-voltage grid. Cascaded H-bridge (CHB) converters proved to be a suitable option to realize the MV stage of the smart transformer due to their modularity and multi-level output. Normally the power is equally split among the CHB cells, however, in order to delay failures of the system, certain cells can be unloaded if premature deterioration is detected. In this work, multi-frequency power transfer is used to control the power processed by the dc/dc converters that supply the dc link of the CHB. The potential is analyzed analytically and validated experimentally.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCE 2016 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509007370
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2016 - Milwaukee, United States
Duration: 18 Sept 201622 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameECCE 2016 - IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMilwaukee
Period18/09/1622/09/16

Keywords

  • Active Thermal Control
  • Power Electronics
  • Power Routing
  • Reliability
  • Smart Transformer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Optimization

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