Generalized equivalent circuit model of MMC-HVDC for power system simulation
US11404973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/325
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method to simulate a circuit includes receiving at least one circuit requirement and at least one Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) parameter; determining an operating mode and switching states of an arm circuit; determining each capacitor current based on the switching states and an arm current; determining capacitor voltage and arm voltage; and generating an equivalent circuit model to simulate MMC-based HVDC systems and DC grids in a hybrid AC and DC power system.
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