Improvement of DC Voltage Control Dynamics with Bipolar DC Circuits Using a Zigzag Transformer

Ye Rin Kim, Seung Yong Lee, Shenghui Cui, Jae Jung Jung

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Abstract

This paper presents a voltage source converter employing a zigzag transformer for improving bipolar DC voltage control dynamics. The proposed circuit provides a bidirectional power flow by configuring two converter modules in parallel and sharing the neutral point of a zigzag transformer. The zigzag transformer provides low zero-squence impedance which is in the same range of the leakage components of the transformer. By utilizing this characteristics of the zigzag transformer, the converter can independently control each pole voltage in a bipolar structure and also has a fast dynamic response for controlling DC-link voltages. Therefore, it is advantageous for dealing with different loads on each pole and DC-side fault. The feasibliy of the proposed circuit and its operations is verified by both the simulation and the 10kVA experimental prototype.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICEMS 2021 - 2021 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2060-2064
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9788986510218
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2021 - Gyeongju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 31 Oct 20213 Nov 2021

Publication series

NameICEMS 2021 - 2021 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems

Conference

Conference24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2021
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityGyeongju
Period31/10/213/11/21

Keywords

  • Bipolar dc bus
  • dc distribution
  • dynamic characteristic
  • low voltage dc
  • medium voltage dc
  • zigzag transformer

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