Operation, Control, and Applications of the Modular Multilevel Converter: A Review

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Authors

Suman Debnath · Purdue University West Lafayette

Jiangchao Qin · Georgia Institute of Technology

Behrooz Bahrani · Georgia Institute of Technology

Maryam Saeedifard · Georgia Institute of Technology

Peter Barbosa · Delta Electronics (Taiwan)

Abstract

The modular multilevel converter (MMC) has been a subject of increasing importance for medium/high-power energy conversion systems. Over the past few years, significant research has been done to address the technical challenges associated with the operation and control of the MMC. In this paper, a general overview of the basics of operation of the MMC along with its control challenges are discussed, and a review of state-of-the-art control strategies and trends is presented. Finally, the applications of the MMC and their challenges are highlighted.

Topics & Keywords

HVDC Systems and Fault Protection Superconductivity in MgB2 and Alloys High-Voltage Power Transmission Systems

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics

Volume 30, Issue 1, pp. 37-53

DOI: 10.1109/tpel.2014.2309937

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