Modular Multilevel Converters: Control and Applications

This review article is mainly oriented to the control and applications of modular multilevel converters (MMC). The main topologies of the switching modules are presented, for normal operation and for the elimination of DC faults. Methods to keep the capacitor voltage balanced are included. The volta...

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Main Authors: Fernando Martinez-Rodrigo, Dionisio Ramirez, Alexis B. Rey-Boue, Santiago de Pablo, Luis Carlos Herrero-de Lucas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/11/1709