Due to the large number of submodules(SMs),and modular multilevel converters(MMCs)in high-voltage applications,they are usually regulated by the nearest level modulation(NLM).Moreover,the large number of SMs causes a ...Due to the large number of submodules(SMs),and modular multilevel converters(MMCs)in high-voltage applications,they are usually regulated by the nearest level modulation(NLM).Moreover,the large number of SMs causes a challenge for the fault diagnosis strategy(FDS).This paper proposes a currentless FDS for MMC with NLM.In FDS,the voltage sensor is relocated to measure the output voltage of the SM.To acquire the capacitor voltage and avoid increasing extra sensors,a capacitor voltage calculation method is proposed.Based on the measurement of output voltages,the faults can be detected and the number of different-type switch open-circuit faults can be confirmed from the numerous SMs in an arm,which narrows the scope of fault localization.Then,the faulty SMs and faulty switches in these SMs are further located without arm current according to the sorting of capacitor voltages in the voltage balancing algorithm.The FDS is independent of the arm current,which can reduce the communication cost in the hierarchical control system of MMC.Furthermore,the proposed FDS not only simplifies the identification of switch open-circuit faults by confirming the scope of faults,but also detects and locates multiple different-type faults in an arm.The effectiveness of the proposed strategy is verified by the simulation results.展开更多
多端模块化多电平变流器(Modular Multilevel Converter,MMC)一直是柔性高压直流输电系统(High Voltage Direct Current,HVDC)工程应用的重要部分,因此对其控制策略的研究很有实际意义。文章基于三相静止坐标系下MMC的数学模型,建立了d...多端模块化多电平变流器(Modular Multilevel Converter,MMC)一直是柔性高压直流输电系统(High Voltage Direct Current,HVDC)工程应用的重要部分,因此对其控制策略的研究很有实际意义。文章基于三相静止坐标系下MMC的数学模型,建立了dq旋转坐标系下的数学模型,根据瞬时功率理论设计出外环功率和内环电流的MMC-HVDC系统控制器。针对传统电容电压平衡策略的问题,从减少开关频率的角度提出了改进型的子模块电容均压方式。由于文章中真模型中相单元子模块过多,为使系统更稳定可靠运行采用了最近电平逼近策略(Nearest Level Modulation,NLM)。最后在Matlab/Simulink仿真软件中搭建89电平双端有源MMC-HVDC系统模型,从改变控制器参考值、有功功率反转等角度对控制系统进行仿真分析对比,验证了MMC-HVDC系统控制器的可靠性和稳定性。展开更多
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Power Transmission Technology(GEIRI-SKL-2020-011)。
文摘Due to the large number of submodules(SMs),and modular multilevel converters(MMCs)in high-voltage applications,they are usually regulated by the nearest level modulation(NLM).Moreover,the large number of SMs causes a challenge for the fault diagnosis strategy(FDS).This paper proposes a currentless FDS for MMC with NLM.In FDS,the voltage sensor is relocated to measure the output voltage of the SM.To acquire the capacitor voltage and avoid increasing extra sensors,a capacitor voltage calculation method is proposed.Based on the measurement of output voltages,the faults can be detected and the number of different-type switch open-circuit faults can be confirmed from the numerous SMs in an arm,which narrows the scope of fault localization.Then,the faulty SMs and faulty switches in these SMs are further located without arm current according to the sorting of capacitor voltages in the voltage balancing algorithm.The FDS is independent of the arm current,which can reduce the communication cost in the hierarchical control system of MMC.Furthermore,the proposed FDS not only simplifies the identification of switch open-circuit faults by confirming the scope of faults,but also detects and locates multiple different-type faults in an arm.The effectiveness of the proposed strategy is verified by the simulation results.
文摘多端模块化多电平变流器(Modular Multilevel Converter,MMC)一直是柔性高压直流输电系统(High Voltage Direct Current,HVDC)工程应用的重要部分,因此对其控制策略的研究很有实际意义。文章基于三相静止坐标系下MMC的数学模型,建立了dq旋转坐标系下的数学模型,根据瞬时功率理论设计出外环功率和内环电流的MMC-HVDC系统控制器。针对传统电容电压平衡策略的问题,从减少开关频率的角度提出了改进型的子模块电容均压方式。由于文章中真模型中相单元子模块过多,为使系统更稳定可靠运行采用了最近电平逼近策略(Nearest Level Modulation,NLM)。最后在Matlab/Simulink仿真软件中搭建89电平双端有源MMC-HVDC系统模型,从改变控制器参考值、有功功率反转等角度对控制系统进行仿真分析对比,验证了MMC-HVDC系统控制器的可靠性和稳定性。
