Submodule topology circuit for modular multilevel converter and method for controlling same
US11632059B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a submodule topology circuit for a modular multilevel converter and a method for controlling same. The submodule topology comprises an inlet port and an outlet port, at least two half-bridge submodules, a plurality of first switching devices, a plurality of thyristors and a plurality of diodes, wherein the at least two half-bridges are connected in series and are provided between the inlet port and the outlet port, and each of the half-bridge submodules is provided with an input port, a first output port and a second output port.
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