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An Overview of Applications of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter

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  • Matias Diaz

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile)

  • Roberto Cárdenas Dobson

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Chile, Avenida Tupper 2007, Santiago 8370451, Chile)

  • Efrain Ibaceta

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile)

  • Andrés Mora

    (Electrical Engineering Department, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso 1680, Chile)

  • Matias Urrutia

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Chile, Avenida Tupper 2007, Santiago 8370451, Chile)

  • Mauricio Espinoza

    (School of Electrical Engineering, University of Costa Rica, San José 11501-2060, Costa Rica)

  • Felix Rojas

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile)

  • Patrick Wheeler

    (PEMC Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK)

Abstract

The modular multilevel matrix converter is a relatively new power converter topology suitable for high-power alternating current (AC)-to-AC applications. Several publications in the literature have highlighted the converter capabilities, such as full modularity, fault-redundancy, control flexibility and input/output power quality. However, the topology and control of this converter are relatively complex to realise, considering that the converter has a large number of power-cells and floating capacitors. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there are no review papers where the applications of the modular multilevel matrix converter are discussed. Hence, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art of the modular multilevel matrix converter, focusing on implementation issues and applications. Guidelines to dimensioning the key components of this converter are described and compared to other modular multilevel topologies, highlighting the versatility and controllability of the converter in high-power applications. Additionally, the most popular applications for the modular multilevel matrix converter, such as wind turbines, grid connection and motor drives, are discussed based on analyses of simulation and experimental results. Finally, future trends and new opportunities for the use of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power AC-to-AC applications are identified.

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  • Matias Diaz & Roberto Cárdenas Dobson & Efrain Ibaceta & Andrés Mora & Matias Urrutia & Mauricio Espinoza & Felix Rojas & Patrick Wheeler, 2020. "An Overview of Applications of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(21), pages 1-37, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:21:p:5546-:d:433347
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