Modular Multilevel Converters - Control, Fault Detection, and Protection

Modular Multilevel Converters: Control, Fault Detection, and Protection is a comprehensive book that discusses cutting-edge methods used in MMC control, protection, and fault detection. It covers topics such as configuration, operation principles, modulation schemes, mathematical models, component design, output control, fault detection, capacitor monitoring, and hybrid MMC protection methods. The book is ideal for electrical engineering researchers, electrical engineers working in industry, and undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in MMCs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 27 March 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Modular Multilevel Converters: Control, Fault Detection, and Protection is a comprehensive and cutting-edge exploration of the latest methods used in the control, protection, and fault detection of modular multilevel converters (MMCs). In this authoritative book, a team of distinguished researchers delves into the intricate details of MMCs, including their configuration, operation principles, modulation schemes, mathematical models, and component design.

The authors begin by providing a thorough introduction to modular multilevel converters, covering key concepts such as circuits, operation principles, modulation, mathematical models, components, and design constraints. They then delve into the control of MMCs, exploring output control, centralized capacitor voltage control, and individual capacitor voltage control.

Furthermore, the book offers in-depth discussions of fault detection in MMCs, covering both internal and external faults. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of short-circuit and open-circuit faults, as well as fault-tolerant control methods for MMCs. Special attention is given to the control of MMCs under AC grid faults, including AC-side current control.

Designed for electrical engineering researchers, Modular Multilevel Converters: Control, Fault Detection, and Protection provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field. It is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in MMC technology.

With its extensive coverage, detailed explanations, and practical examples, this book is sure to become a staple in the libraries of electrical engineering professionals and students alike.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 159 x 238 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119875604