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Control of a Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter for Unified Power Flow Controller Applications

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  • Alberto Duran

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Efrain Ibaceta

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Matias Diaz

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Felix Rojas

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Roberto Cardenas

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Chile, Avenida Tupper 2007, Santiago 8370451, Chile
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Hector Chavez

    (Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

The modular multilevel matrix converter has been proposed as a suitable option for high power applications such as flexible AC transmission systems. Among flexible AC transmission systems, the unified power flow controller stands out as the most versatile device. However, the application of the modular multilevel matrix converter has not been thoroughly analyzed for unified power flow controller applications due to the sophisticated control systems that are needed when its ports operate at equal frequencies. In this context, this paper presents a cascaded control structure for a modular multilevel matrix converter based unified power flow controller. The control is implemented in a decoupled reference frame, and it features proportional-integral external controllers and internal proportional multi-resonant controllers. Additionally, the input port of the modular multilevel matrix converter is regulated in grid-feeding mode, and the output port is regulated in grid-forming mode to provide power flow compensation. The effectiveness of the proposed vector control system is demonstrated through simulation studies and experimental validation tests conducted with a 27-cell 5 kW prototype.

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  • Alberto Duran & Efrain Ibaceta & Matias Diaz & Felix Rojas & Roberto Cardenas & Hector Chavez, 2020. "Control of a Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter for Unified Power Flow Controller Applications," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(4), pages 1-18, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:4:p:953-:d:323065
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