2 papers
eess.SY2019
A Novel Optimal Modulation Strategy for Modular Multilevel Converter Based HVDC Systems
Saroj Khanal, Vahid R. Disfani
Unlike conventional converters, modular multilevel converter (MMC) has a higher switching frequency -- which has direct implication on important parameters like converter loss and…
eess.SY2019
Reduced Switching-Frequency Modulation Design for Model Predictive Control Based Modular Multilevel Converters
Saroj Khanal, Vahid R. Disfani
This paper proposes a novel switching algorithm for modular multilevel converters (MMCs) that significantly reduces the switching frequency while fulfilling all control objectives…