Dynamic Phasor Modeling of Modular Multilevel Converters for Hybrid AC/DC Power Systems

• Author / Creator

  Rojas Tarango, Abraham

• This thesis develops a time averaged model (TAM) and a dynamic phasor model (DPM) of a generalised modular multilevel converter (MMC) structure that can be used to represent four different MMC topologies. These four topologies include two different classes of next generation MMCs that are garnering attention for use in hybrid AC/DC power systems: (i) DC/DC/AC MMCs that combine DC/DC and AC/DC conversion stages into a single converter structure, and (ii) DC/DC MMCs. The former enables controlled power exchange between two DC systems and an AC grid while the latter is a key building block of future DC grids. A TAM is developed in the __0 frame that includes all dynamics in a converter, barring switching harmonics. This model is useful when detailed studies of the converter dynamics are required, but the long simulation time of the switched model is an impediment. A DPM is then derived from the TAM that takes into account multiple harmonic components to ensure an accurate representation of the practical converter behaviour across a wide range of operating points. This model permits the elaboration of a steady-state solution procedure to solve for the full state solution at an arbitrary operating point, enabling systematic study of the DC/DC/AC and DC/DC MMCs using industry standard numerical software tools. Extensive simulations and steady-state analyses are carried out to investigate the converters’ behaviour, including how the current stresses and capacitor voltage ripples change due to varying parameters such as DC and AC systems power flows.

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Hybrid
  • Power
  • DC/DC
  • MMC
  • Systems
  • AC/DC
  • Converters

• Graduation date

  Fall 2020

• Type of Item

  Thesis

• Degree

  Master of Science

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-y5cg-7t16

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