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Enhanced Voltage Balancing Algorithm and Implementation of a Single-Phase Modular Multilevel Converter for Power Electronics Applications

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents an innovative primary control strategy for a modular multilevel converter aimed at enhancing reliability and dynamic performance for power electronics applications. The proposed method utilises interactive modelling tools, including MATLAB Simulink (2022b) for algorithm design and Typhoon HIL (2023.2) for real-time validation. The circuit design and component analysis were carried out using Proteus Design Suite (v8.17) and LTSpice (v17) to optimise the hardware implementation. A power hardware-in-the-loop experimental test setup was built to demonstrate the robustness and adaptability of the control algorithm under fixed load conditions. The simulation results were compared and verified against the experimental data. Additionally, the proposed control strategy was successfully validated through experiments, demonstrating its effectiveness in simplifying control development through efficient co-simulation.

Source: Machines

DOI: 10.3390/machines13100955

Authors: Valentine Obiora, Wenzhi Zhou, Wissam Jamal, Chitta Saha, Soroush Faramehr, Petar Igic

Institutions: Coventry University, Birmingham City University

Language: English

Topic: HVDC Systems and Fault Protection

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896