Comprehensive assessment of fault-resilient schemes based on energy storage integrated modular converters for AC-DC conversion systems

Shuren Wang, Dimitrios Vozikis, Khaled Hani Ahmed, Derrick Holliday, Barry Wayne Williams

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Abstract

Due to the scalability and flexibility of various modular power electronic converters, integrating split energy storage components (such as batteries and supercapacitors) is feasible and attractive. This paper investigates the operational and economic characteristics of different ac/dc fault-resilient schemes using energy storage integrated modular converters in ac-dc conversion applications. Based on the topological features between the energy storage system (ESS) and the ac and/or dc system, four energy storage based modular converter deployment schemes are presented. Through a case study, operational performance including fault isolation and power compensation under extreme ac/dc fault conditions are verified using time-domain simulation. System losses are evaluated, whereas detailed design considerations, major component usage and estimated capital costs are articulated. The four schemes are compared and selection guidelines are presented. In general, the schemes with independent ESSs would be preferable for such ac-dc conversion applications due to their high operational flexibility.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages11
JournalIEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
Early online date14 Jul 2021
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 14 Jul 2021

Keywords

  • AC-DC power conversion
  • energy storage
  • modular converters
  • system faults
  • circuit faults
  • supercapacitors
  • power system stability

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