The State of the Art of Topologies for Electric Springs

Qingsong Wang, Fujin Deng, Ming Cheng and Giuseppe Buja
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Qingsong Wang: School of Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, 2 SiPaiLou, Nanjing 210096, China
Fujin Deng: School of Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, 2 SiPaiLou, Nanjing 210096, China
Ming Cheng: School of Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, 2 SiPaiLou, Nanjing 210096, China
Giuseppe Buja: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy

Energies, 2018, vol. 11, issue 7, 1-21

Abstract: This paper aims to review the state of the art in topologies for electric springs (ESs) and their suitability for different applications in distributed power systems with sufficient power generation from renewable energy sources, especially at domestic households. Owing to the fact that there exist many kind of ESs, a comprehensive overview of single-phase ESs sequenced as ES-1, ES-2, ES-3 and other forms, three-phase ESs (TPESs) sequenced as TPES-1, TPES-2 etc., and direct current ES (DCES) sequenced as DCES-1, DCES-2, PVES is conducted. The originalities, advantages and disadvantages of each ES topology version are analyzed to propose its most suitable application. Besides, comparisons between ESs and traditional flexible alternating current transmission (FACTS) devices are addressed. Finally, conclusions and possible future research trends are pointed out.

Keywords: electric spring; topology; microgrids; distributed generation; renewable energy source (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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