Performance analysis of a new modular nano-crystalline core  transformer based converter for medium voltage dc transmission applications

A.A. Aboushady; K.H. Ahmed; S.J. Finney; B.W. Williams; Z.M. Shafik

doi:10.1049/cp.2010.0089

Performance analysis of a new modular nano-crystalline core transformer based converter for medium voltage dc transmission applications

A.A. Aboushady, K.H. Ahmed, S.J. Finney, B.W. Williams, Z.M. Shafik

Electrical Power Engineering

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new modular configuration for ac/dc conversion based on the concept of “building block” converter units. The modular system architecture comprises low-power units which can be connected in parallel to achieve higher power levels. Using such a design, medium voltage dc levels can be reached without the need of bulky step-up transformers or series connected switching devices. The converter configuration is introduced with its typical designed ratings and main features. Detailed design of the nano-crystalline core transformer is performed to verify size reduction. Simulation results for single and multi-module parallel operation are presented and discussed. Load current sharing between parallel modules is also investigated.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2010)
Publisher	Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	978-1-84919-231-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2010.0089
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives - Brighton, United Kingdom Duration: 19 Apr 2010 → 21 Apr 2010

Conference

Conference	5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
Abbreviated title	PEMD 2010
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Brighton
Period	19/04/10 → 21/04/10

Keywords

active current-sharing control
Voltage source converter
VSC
power electronics buildings blocks
PEBB
nano-crystalline core transformers

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10.1049/cp.2010.0089

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Aboushady, A. A., Ahmed, K. H., Finney, S. J., Williams, B. W., & Shafik, Z. M. (2010). Performance analysis of a new modular nano-crystalline core transformer based converter for medium voltage dc transmission applications. In 5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2010) Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2010.0089

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Aboushady, AA, Ahmed, KH, Finney, SJ, Williams, BW & Shafik, ZM 2010, Performance analysis of a new modular nano-crystalline core transformer based converter for medium voltage dc transmission applications. in 5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2010). Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, Brighton, United Kingdom, 19/04/10. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2010.0089

Performance analysis of a new modular nano-crystalline core transformer based converter for medium voltage dc transmission applications. / Aboushady, A.A.; Ahmed, K.H.; Finney, S.J. et al.

5th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2010). Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 2010.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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