Modulation signal analysis and parameter selection for modular multi-level converters with harmonic injection method

Sparsity and Multi - resolution BSS Method for Harmonic Signal Extraction

Using the sparsity property in the frequency domain of harmonic signals, this paper gives a harmonic extraction algorithm based on multi-resolution blind source separation (BSS) method. After the general and detailed definition of the multi-resolution BSS model is given, the wavelet packet decomposition based multiresolution BSS algorithm for harmonic signal extraction is constructed in detail....

Multi-Level Converters

A Comparison of Modulation Techniques for Modular Multilevel Converters

Abstract: This work presents a comparison of three different modulation techniques applied to modular multilevel converters (MMCs). The three modulation strategies studied in this paper are the phase-shifted sinusoidal pulse width modulation (PS-SPWM), the space-vector modulation (SVM) and the nearest level modulation (NLM). This paper focuses on analysing the particularities and implementation...

Double-Carrier Phase-Disposition Pulse Width Modulation Method for Modular Multilevel Converters

Modular multilevel converters (MMCs) have become one of the most attractive topologies for high-voltage and high-power applications. A double-carrier phase disposition pulse width modulation (DCPDPWM) method for MMCs is proposed in this paper. Only double triangular carriers with displacement angle are needed for DCPDPWM, one carrier for the upper arm and the other for the lower arm. Then, the ...

A Modified Phase-Shifted Pulse Width Modulation to Extend Linear Operation of Hybrid Modular Multi-level Converter

Recently, hybrid modular multi-level converters, which are configured as full and half bridge sub-modules, are developed and utilized in the wide area of applications. Compared to its non-hybrid counterpart, these converters have several advantages such as the ability to nullify the DC side fault current and controlling AC side reactive power during the faults. This paper proposes a modified ph...