Novel Distributed Control Platform and Algorithm for a Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter

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Abstract

The Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter (M3C) is an attractive topology for low-speed drives and DFIG applications. Both modularity and scalability make the topology attractive for high-power medium-voltage systems. One of the main challenges for the design and implementation of an M3C is the control platform, which has to handle a high number of submodules and measured values. This paper introduces a new control platform including a high-speed communication network between the distributed control units. The control platform and algorithms are implemented on a 15 kvar M3C test bench with 108 full bridge submodules.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number10078287
Pages (from-to)8089-8101
Number of pages13
JournalIEEE transactions on power electronics
Volume38
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85151526952
Mendeley bf32a529-5d3b-3b76-8665-669f93b3ef2e
ORCID /0000-0002-8167-4589/work/144249741

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Keywords

  • Field programmable gate arrays, Voltage control, Decentralized control, Voltage measurement, Control systems, Doubly fed induction generators, Data visualization, Distributed control, high-speed comunication, modular multilevel matrix converter