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Generalized equivalent circuit model of MMC-HVDC for power system simulation

US11404973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2019
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 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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