A decoupled control strategy for a shunt-series modular multilevel converter in wind energy conversion system applications

Patricio Pizarro, Matias Diaz, Felix Rojas, Mauricio Espinoza, Luca Tarisciotti, Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt

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Abstract

In recent years, the rated power of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) has been growing significantly, to this date, reaching power ratings above 10 MW per wind turbine. Consequently, Modular Multilevel Converters appear as a proper solution to replace conventional power converter in the power conversion stage of multi-megawatts WECS. This paper abords the application of a Shunt-Series Modular Multilevel Converters that interface a single WECS with a medium-voltage AC grid. It is proposed and studied a new control strategy that enables the decoupled operation at both ports of the converter as well as enables to track the maximum power point at the generator side. Simulation results are presented to validate both the proposed topology in WECS application and the control strategy applied.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/24th Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control, ICA-ACCA 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665401272
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Mar 2021
Event2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/24th Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control, ICA-ACCA 2021 - Valparaiso, Chile
Duration: 22 Mar 202126 Mar 2021

Publication series

Name2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/24th Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control, ICA-ACCA 2021

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/24th Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control, ICA-ACCA 2021
Country/TerritoryChile
CityValparaiso
Period22/03/2126/03/21

Keywords

  • Modular Multilevel Converter type PI
  • Modular Multilevel Converters
  • Wind Energy Conversion Systems
  • Wind Turbines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Control and Optimization
  • Health Informatics
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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