Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator WECS based on a four-level double star converter

Carlos A. Reusser, Samir Kouro, Ana Llor, Roberto Cardenas, Venkata Yaramasu

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Abstract

The following work introduces the use of a modified four-level medium voltage converter in a back-to-back configuration for its application on wind energy conversion systems (WECS). The proposed converter topology is based on a three-level neutral-point clamped converter (3L-NPC) without clamping diods or power switches, so that dc-link capacitors are in a floating condition respect to the neutral point. The implementation of the back-to-back configuration enables the topology for its application in variable speed SM-Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator WECS.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 8th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509053384
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 7 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event8th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2017 - Florianopolis, Brazil
Duration: Apr 17 2017Apr 20 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE 8th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2017

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2017
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityFlorianopolis
Period4/17/174/20/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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