The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines

Diaz, Matias; Espinoza, Mauricio; Mora, Andreas; Cardenas, Roberto; Wheeler, Patrick

Abstract

The trend in wind turbines has shown an ongoing power rating growth, reaching sizes up to 10 MW. Multilevel converters have therefore become a favourable solution for Multi-MW Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs), due to high efficiency, reliability, controllability and the ability to reach high power/voltage ratings. Moreover, stringent grid codes to regulate the connection of WECSs to the electrical networks have been developed in countries with a high penetration of wind energy. In this context, this paper introduces the novel application of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter for interfacing Multi-MW Wind Turbines to provide decoupled input-output regulation, variable speed operation and fulfilment of modern grid codes.

Citation

Diaz, M., Espinoza, M., Mora, A., Cardenas, R., & Wheeler, P. (2016). The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines. In 2016 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE Europe). https://doi.org/10.1109/EPE.2016.7695437

• Conference Name: 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications
• Start Date: Sep 5, 2016
• End Date: Sep 9, 2016
• Acceptance Date: Jun 14, 2016
• Publication Date: Oct 27, 2016
• Deposit Date: Jul 7, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 27, 2016
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: 2016 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE Europe)
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/EPE.2016.7695437
• Keywords: Wind Turbines, Fault Ride-Through, Multilevel Converters, Matrix Converter
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/795274
• Related Public URLs: http://www.epe2016.com/