Modular Smart Transformer architectures: An overview and proposal of a interphase architecture

Levy F. Costa, Giampaolo Buticchi, Marco Liserre

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Abstract

Several Smart Transformer (ST) architectures have been discussed in literature and the modular approach proved to be interesting because of its advantage of fault tolerance associated to the possibility to use low voltage/current rated devices. In this context, this paper presents an overview and classification of the modular ST architectures, in which the topologies, connections and building block converters are discussed. Furthermore, a ST architectures named 'interphase ST architecture' is proposed and described in detail. The main characteristic is that the phases of the three-phase system are connected to the same building block converter, in such way that a single module controls the power exchange among the phases. Therefore, this solution offers higher power control capability. Finally, simulation results are provided and the power transfer capability among the phases of the three phase system is demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 8th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509053384
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event8th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2017 - Florianopolis, Brazil
Duration: 17 Apr 201720 Apr 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE 8th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2017

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2017
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityFlorianopolis
Period17/04/1720/04/17

Keywords

  • DC-DC converter
  • Modular system
  • Multiple active bridge converter
  • Power management
  • Smart transformer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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