• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.414-415
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• 2015

최근 대용량 전압형 컨버터 분야에서는 기존 전압형 컨버터에 비해 용량 증대, 고조파 저감 등이 용이한 Modular Multi-level Converter 토폴로지가 주요 관심사가 되고 있다. 이러한 새로운 컨버터 토폴로지는 대용량 컨버터가 요구되는 HVDC 기술을 시작으로 여러 분야에 적용되고 있으며, 전압형 컨버터를 사용하는 STATCOM에서도 이 토폴로지를 적용한 MMC STATCOM이 전력 시장에 등장하고 있다. MMC STATCOM을 제어하기 위한 제어 시스템은 기존 MMC HVDC와 유사하게 기능 및 제어 수준에 따라 계층적으로 구성된다. 이중 Phase 제어기는 실제 컨버터를 동작하기 위한 Valve Based Electronic (VBE)로써 MMC를 구성하는 각 submodule들이 어떻게 동작해야 하는지에 대한 지령을 생성하는 제어기이다. 본 논문에서는 당사에서 개발하고 있는 MMC STATCOM에 적용하기 위한 Phase 제어기를 소개하고 H/W 개발, F/W 개발 등에 대해 기술하였다.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.82-88
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• 2017

This study proposes a new topology for the performance test of a valve consisting of a modular multilevel converter (MMC)-based static synchronous compensator (STATCOM). The conventional valve performance test equipment requires high-voltage AC source of several kV rating because the number of submodules to be tested in a valve should be at least six or eight. However, the power source of the proposed scheme is DC and not AC source. The DC power source voltage range of the proposed test circuit is from several volts to several tens of volts. Therefore, the size and cost for the performance test equipment can be reduced considerably compared with the conventional method. The proposed scheme satisfies the requirements of the IEC 62927 standard. Simulations are conducted for a valve of 50[MVA] MMC-based STATCOM. Experimental results with a scale-downed setup show the validity of the proposed performance test topology.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.510-511
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• 2015

MMC(Modular Multilevel Converter)형 STATCOM 개발을 위해서는 시스템을 이루는 핵심 구성 요소인 Valve의 설계 및 신뢰성 검증이 매우 중요하다. Valve란 다수의 Sub-module을 직렬로 연결, 조합한 것이며 시스템의 용량에 따라 모듈의 직렬 개수가 정해진다. 그러므로 Valve의 최적 설계 및 제어가 시스템의 성능을 개선할 수 있는 주요 항목으로 작용한다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 Valve를 제작한 내용과 시험 설비를 통해 수행된 제품의 운전 특성에 대해서 기술하였다.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.494-502
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• 2014

This paper presents a control method of the modular multilevel converter - high-voltage direct current (MMC-HVDC) system to regulate grid voltage on the basis of the Jeju Island power system. In this case, the MMC-HVDC system is controlled as a static synchronous compensator (Statcom) to exchange the reactive power with the power grid. The operation of the MMC-HVDC system is verified by using the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program. The Jeju Island power system is first established on the basis of the parameters and measured data from the real Jeju Island power system. This power system consists of two line-commutated converter - high-voltage direct current (LCC-HVDC) systems, two Statcom systems, wind farms, thermal power plants, transformers, and transmission and distribution lines. The proposed control method is then applied by replacing one LCC-HVDC system with a MMC-HVDC system. Simulation results with and without using the MMC-HVDC system are compared to evaluate the effectiveness of the control method.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.10 no.5
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• pp.572-578
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• 2010

This paper discusses a transformerless shunt static compensator (STATCOM) based on a modular multilevel converter (MMC). It introduces a new time-discrete appropriate current control algorithm and a phase-shifted carrier modulation strategy for fast compensation of the reactive power and harmonics, and also for the balancing of the three-phase source side currents. Analytical formulas are derived to demonstrate the accurate mechanism of the stored energy balancing inside the MMC. Various simulated waveforms verify that the MMC based STATCOM is capable of reactive power compensation, harmonic cancellation, and simultaneous load balancing, while controlling and balancing all of the DC mean voltages even during the transient states.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2014.07a
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• pp.146-147
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• 2014

This paper presents an operation of the modular multilevel converter-high voltage direct current (MMC-HVDC) system as a Statcom to support the grid voltage. The advantage of the MMC-HVDC system is that it can control the active and reactive powers independently. The proposed control scheme will be designed by combining this performance and the control method of the Statcom. The grid voltage is regulated by the control of the reactive power, meanwhile the active power is controlled according to its applications. The simulation results based on the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program will evaluate the effectiveness of the control scheme.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2013.11a
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• pp.79-80
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• 2013

MMC(Modular Multilevel Converter)는 여러 개의 Power Module을 직렬로 연결하여 정현파에 가까운 고전압의 파형을 얻을 수 있는 토폴로지로 대용량 전력변환 분야의 요구를 만족하면서 전력 품질을 향상시킬 수 있어 근래에 상당히 주목받고 있다. 당사에서는 5Mvar급 STATCOM(STATic synchronous COMpensator)을 MMC 형태로 제작하였다. 제작된 5Mvar급 STATCOM은 한 상당 12대의 Power Module로 구성하여 25-Level로 제작되었다. 제어시스템은 DSP(Digital Signal Processor)를 이용하였으며, 하나의 Main Controller와 다수의 Cell Controller, FPGA 보드 등으로 구성되어 있다. Controller 간의 상호 정보를 교환하기 위해 CAN 통신을 이용하였고, Power Module의 스위칭을 위한 보드는 각각에 연결되어 있으며, Cell Controller보드와는 절연을 위해 광신호로 연결하였다. 본 논문에서는 MMC 시스템의 제어기간 CAN 통신인터페이스와 Power Module의 PWM 동기화에 대해 설명을 하였다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.204-211
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• 2018

At present, one of two LCC-HVDC systems is responsible for controlling the grid frequency of the Jeju Island Power System (JIPS). The grid voltage is regulated by using STATCOMs. However, these two objectives can be achieved in one device that is called by a modular multilevel converter-high voltage direct current (MMC-HVDC) system. Therefore, this paper proposes frequency and voltage control strategies for the JIPS based on a MMC-HVDC system. In this case, the ancillary frequency and voltage controllers are implemented into the MMC-HVDC system. The modelling of the JIPS is done based on the parameters and measured data from the real JIPS. The simulation results obtained from the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program are confirmed by comparing them to measured data from the real JIPS. Then, the effect of the MMC-HVDC system on the JIPS will be tested in many cases of operation when the JIPS operates with and without STATCOMs. The objective is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2014.07a
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• pp.53-54
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• 2014

MMC(Modular Multilevel Converter)는 여러 개의 Power Module을 직렬로 연결하여 정현파에 가까운 고전압의 파형을 얻을 수 있는 토폴로지로 대용량 전력변환 분야의 요구를 만족하면서 전력 품질을 향상시킬 수 있어 근래에 상당히 주목받고 있다. 당사에서는 5Mvar급 STATCOM(STATic synchronization COMpensator)을 MMC 형태로 제작하였다. 1개의 Cell 제어기는 6대의 Power Module의 제어와 보호를 담당하여 DC 전압을 센싱하여야 한다. 본 논문에서는 제안한 SPI(Serial Peripheral Interface) 통신을 이용하여 Power Module을 제어하기 위해 DC 센싱 방법에 대해 설명한다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.456-466
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• 2018

This paper introduces the development of a de-icer based on a full-bridge modular multilevel converter (FMMC). The FMMC can generate a wide range of DC voltages owing to its modularity, scalability, and redundancy, which makes it suitable for ice-melting applications. First, operating principles and voltage ranges are analyzed when FMMC is applied as a mobile de-icer. Second, two new startup strategies, constant modulation index and constant power startup strategies, are proposed. Third, the main control strategies of the de-icer are proposed. Fourth, a novel rated-current zero-power test scheme is proposed to simplify test conditions. Finally, a 10 kV 1.5 kA mobile MMC de-icer is designed and built, and experiments are carried out to validate the proposed startup, control strategies, and rated-current zero-power test scheme.