Modeling of Multi-Pulse VSC Based SSSC and STATCOM

Pavel Zuniga- Haro, Juan Manuel Ramirez

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DOI: 10.4236/jemaa.2010.23022                

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to contribute to the dynamic modeling of multi-pulse voltage sourced converter based static synchronous series compensator and static synchronous compensator. Details about the internal functioning and topology connections are given in order to understand the multi-pulse converter. Using the 24 and 48-pulse topologies switching functions models are presented. The models correctly represent commutations of semiconductor devices in multi-pulse converters, which consequently allows a precise representation of harmonic components. Additionally, time domain models that represent harmonic components are derived based on the switching functions models. Switching functions, as well as time domain models are carried out in the original abc power system coordinates. Effectiveness and precision of the models are validated against simulations performed in Matlab/Simulink®. Additionally, in order to accomplish a more realistic comparison, a laboratory prototype set up is used to assess simulated waveforms.

Keywords

Commutations, Harmonics, Multi-Pulse, Modeling, SSSC, STATCOM

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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