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Multilevel converters (MCs) are utilized in medium voltage (MV) high power applications due to its higher efficiency than two level converters. On the other hand, modular multilevel converters (MMCs) provide several advantages with regard to other MCs, such as higher scalability, reliability and no requirement of a common DC capacitor. Particularly, low switching frequency modulations, such as (2N+1)...
For drive train efficiency estimation, three-level inverters are analyzed regarding different modulation techniques and switching frequencies. In this paper an optimized operating mode selector is proposed to choose a loss optimal modulation technique and switching frequency for each operating point. Energy savings due to the operating mode selector are validated on a driving cycle.
Efficient HV DC-DC converters are one key component of a future HVDC backbone grid. In this paper three promising MMC based HV DC-DC converter topologies, namely the front-to-front converter, the HVDC auto transformer and the modular multilevel DC converter are compared in terms of functionality, conversion efficiency and topology effort.
The low voltage direct current (LVDC) distribution network is a promising solution to be considered in future smart grids. For facilitating the design of cost effective LVDC distribution networks, the total losses of the network with different configurations are evaluated and compared. The possibility to connect the customer loads asymmetrically, when the bipolar DC network is used and the fact that...
In this paper an efficiency optimized variable speed drive is presented. It consists of the alternative 3-level T-type converter topology which is very efficient for low switching frequencies and a standard induction machine. The total system efficiency is optimized concerning the converter losses as well as fundamental and harmonic induction machine losses.
An analysis of the efficiency of AC/DC/AC diode-clamped multilevel converters is presented, where commanded and suitable variations of the DC-link voltages are proposed in order to decrease the energy losses. The study is carried out also aiming at the correct DC-link capacitor voltage balance, obtained with additional chopper stages together with a new PWM technique, considering both inverter and...
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