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Stability Analysis of Grid-Connected Voltage-Source Converters with Unbalanced Loads

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Author(s):
Diene, Oumar ; Nascimento, Claudionor F. ; Watanabe, Edson H. ; IEEE
Total Authors: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: 2017 IEEE 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POWER ELECTRONICS AND DRIVE SYSTEMS (PEDS); v. N/A, p. 6-pg., 2017-01-01.
Abstract

Since the future power system needs to provide sufficient and high electric power quality to various loads, it is envisaged that grid-connected converters, such as compensators for voltage control like STATCOM, are going to play a critical role in its operation. Voltage-source converters (VSCs) are among the most common topology used in grid-connected converters. The VSCs can be also used for connecting alternative renewable energy source to grid. Basically, a grid-connected VSC is a three-phase three-wire converter in which a capacitor is connected to its de side, while its ac-side voltage is usually controlled based on a pulse-width modulation (PWM) technique. When operating under unbalanced voltages and currents at the point of common coupling (PCC), a voltage ripple appears at the de side. However, the interaction between the VSC de-side voltage ripple and the VSC ac-side currents has not yet been considered precisely. In this paper, we propose a model describing the interaction between the VSC de-side voltage ripple and the VSC ac-side currents under unbalanced voltages. Furthermore, the proposed model is used to determine in which conditions the stability of the VSC ac-side currents can be guaranteed even in the presence of the de-side voltage ripple. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/14361-8 - Dc/ac converters connected to unbalanced distribution systems: analysis considering Negative- and Zero-Sequence voltage components
Grantee:Claudionor Francisco Do Nascimento
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants