An Overview of Modelling Techniques and Control Strategies for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters

Matias Diaz, Roberto Cardenas, Efrain Ibaceta, Andrés Mora, Matias Urrutia, Mauricio Espinoza, Felix Rojas and Patrick Wheeler
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Matias Diaz: Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile
Roberto Cardenas: Electrical Engineering Department, University of Chile, Avenida Tupper 2007, Santiago 8370451, Chile
Efrain Ibaceta: Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile
Andrés Mora: Electrical Engineering Department, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Avenida Espana 1680, Valparaiso 2390123, Chile
Matias Urrutia: Electrical Engineering Department, University of Chile, Avenida Tupper 2007, Santiago 8370451, Chile
Mauricio Espinoza: School of Electrical Engineering, University of Costa Rica, San José 11501-2060, Costa Rica
Felix Rojas: Electrical Engineering Department, University of Santiago of Chile, Avenida Ecuador 3519, Santiago 9170124, Chile
Patrick Wheeler: PEMC Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 18, 1-38

Abstract: The Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter is a relatively new power converter topology appropriate for high-power Alternating Current (AC) to AC purposes. Several publications in the literature have highlighted the converter capabilities such as modularity, control flexibility, the possibility to include redundancy, and power quality. Nevertheless, the topology and control of this converter are relatively complex to design and implement, considering that the converter has a large number of cells and floating capacitors. Therefore multilayer nested control systems are required to maintain the capacitor voltage of each cell regulated within an acceptable range. There are no other review papers where the modelling, control systems and applications of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter are discussed. Hence, this paper aims to facilitate further research by presenting the technology related to the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter, focusing on a comprehensive revision of the modelling and control strategies.

Keywords: Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter; AC-AC conversion; modular multilevel converters (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: 2020
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