• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.58 no.4
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• pp.748-755
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• 2009

This paper proposes a 18-step back-to-back voltage source converter using four sets of 3-Level converter module with auxiliary circuit to increase the number of steps. The proposed back-to-back voltage source converter has an independent control capability of active power and reactive power at the interconnected ac system. The operational feasibility of proposed system was verified through computer simulations with PSCAD/EMTDC software. The feasibility of hardware implementation was verified through experimental results with a scaled hardware model. The proposed back-to-back converter can be widely applied for interconnecting the renewable energy source to the power grid.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1996.07a
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• pp.342-344
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• 1996

This paper describes the usefulness of new control method in HVDC link system which suffers from severe condition of weak ac system. The proposed control scheme is used for the positive feedback control which directly controlls dc current at dc link system. The object of this paper is to improve the transient response of HVDC link system in disturbances such as faults. To achieve this objective, digital time-domain simulations are employed by the Electro Magnetic Transient Program for DC system(EMTDC).

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2011.07a
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• pp.274-275
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• 2011

Fault current problems is considered a serious issue in the power system because large fault currents not only cause many side effects to the equipments of power system but also lead to severe problems, such as blackouts. This paper deals with the structural analysis and 3-phase fault current stability of the future Seoul metropolitan power system. The simulation composition and analysis are performed with the 4th KEPCO power supply planning data using PSS/e. Through the results of the simulations, it can be observed that the future Seoul metropolitan system results in a fault current which exceeds the circuit breaker (CB) rate. This unremovable fault current can cause critical damage to power system. To resolve the problem, the algorithm for the application of Voltage Sourced Converter Back-to-Back High Voltage Direct Current (VSC BTB HVDC) is being proposed. where the most suitable location for solving fault current problem in Seoul metropolitan area is being implemented.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.1499-1507
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• 2015

High voltage direct current transmission based on modular multilevel converter (MMC-HVDC) is one of the most promising power transmission technologies. In this study, the mathematical characteristics of MMC-HVDC are analyzed in a synchronous rotational reference frame. A hybrid current vector controller based on proportional integer plus resonant is used to uniformly control the DC and double-base frequency AC currents under unbalanced grid voltage conditions. A corresponding voltage dependent current order limiter is then designed to solve the overcurrent problems that may occur. Moreover, the circulating current sequence components are thoroughly examined and controlled using a developed circulating current suppressor. Simulation results verify the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed control schemes.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.11a
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• pp.66-68
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• 2006

본 논문은 펄스 삽입 보조 회로를 갖고 있는 12-펄스 브리지 4대를 사용한 36-펄스 back-to-back 전압원 컨버터를 제안한다. 제안된 back-to-back 전압원 컨버터는 교류 연계점에서 유효전력과 무효전력의 독립적인 제어가 가능하다. 펄스 수를 증가하는 원리는 이론적 접근을 사용하여 분석되었다. 제안된 시스템의 동작 타당성은 PSCAD/EMTDC 소프트웨어의 시뮬레이션을 통해 검증되었다. 하드웨어 구현 타당성을 검증하기 위해 축소모형을 제작하고 실험에 의해 분석하였다. 제안된 back-to-back 전압원 컨버터는 HVDC와 FACTS 장치로 널리 사용될 수 있다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.1752-1762
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• 2016

To achieve higher reliability in the modular multilevel converters (MMC) for HVDC transmission systems, the internal condition of the DC capacitors of the submodules (SM) needs to be monitored regularly. For an online estimation of the SM capacitance, a controlled AC current with double the fundamental frequency is injected into the circulating current loop of the MMC, which results in current and voltage ripples in the SM capacitors. The capacitor currents are calculated from the arm currents and their switching states. By processing these AC voltage and current components with digital filters, their capacitances are estimated by a recursive least square (RLS) algorithm. The validity of the proposed scheme has been verified by simulation results for a 300-MW, 300-kV HVDC system. In addition, its feasibility has been verified by experimental results obtained with a reduced-scale prototype. It has been shown that the estimation errors for both the simulation and experimental tests are 1.32% at maximum.

• KIEE International Transaction on Electrical Machinery and Energy Conversion Systems
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• v.2B no.3
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• pp.109-114
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• 2002

This paper analysis the transient performance of the modified excitation system using 4-quadrant chopper for a synchronous machine connected to HVDC system. Conventionally, capacitors are used to supply reactive power requirement at a strong converter bus. And the installation of a synchronous machine is essential in an isolated weak network to re-start after a shutdown of HVDC and to increase the system strength. However, a conventional static excitation system has some problems which are harmonic instability and the system stress due to overvoltage. To reduce these problems, the new excitation system, which has 4-quadrant chopper, is proposed. As the proposed system provides the capability to allow reverse current and isolate between AC network and excitation power, problems of overvoltage and harmonic instability can be solved. The investigation is performed and confirmed by the time domain digital simulation using PSCAD/EMTDC program.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2018.07a
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• pp.456-457
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 MMC(Modular Multilevel Converter)용 Valve 시험회로의 설계를 위한 커패시터 값 선정에 대한 분석을 하고자 한다. 기존의 HVDC MMC용 Valve 시험회로는 전류를 선형적으로 증가시키고 감소시키기 때문에 적절한 전압과 전류를 공급할 커패시터와 인덕터의 설계가 중요하다. Valve 시험회로의 동작을 분석하고, 최적의 커패시터와 인덕터를 선정하여 각 서브모듈의 전압과 입력 전류의 오차를 낮추었으며 시뮬레이션을 통해 타당성을 검증하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2018.07a
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• pp.372-373
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• 2018

HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current)전력망은 발전소에서 생산한 교류를 직류로 변환한 이후 송전하여 부하에 가까운 전력변환기를 이용하여 교류로 변환한 후에 사용하는 방식이며, 전압형 HVDC에 MMC(Modular Multilevel Converter)가 널리 사용되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 MMC가 적용된 HVDC를 이용한 해상 풍력 계통 제어 성능을 테스트하기 위해 실시간 시뮬레이션 툴인 RT-Lab에 적용한 모델에 대해 설명하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2017.07a
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• pp.343-344
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• 2017

본 논문은 HVDC컨버터의 사이리스터 밸브 시험용 STC(Synthetic Test Circuit)의 전류원 특성을 개선하기 위한 제어기법을 제안한다. 기존의 저전압-대전류 회로의 보조스위치를 이용하여 사이리스터 밸브의 턴-오프 시 전류 하강 시간을 턴-온 시 전류 상승 시간과 유사하게 제어한다. 제안하는 기법에 대해 설명하고, 시뮬레이션을 통해 제안하는 기법의 타당성을 검증하였다.