Modified Sliding-Mode Observer of Capacitor Voltages in Modular Multilevel Converter
Guilherme Sebastião da Silva
Federal University of Santa Maria
Guilherme Sebastião da Silva received the B.S. degree from the Federal University of Pampa, Alegrete, Brazil, in 2011 and the M.S. degree from Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, in 2013, both in electrical engineering. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering in Federal University of Santa Maria. Since 2014, he has been with the Federal University of Pampa, where he holds a Professor position. His research interests include multilevel converters, ac power sources and digital control systems.
Abstract
This paper proposes a modified sliding-mode observer of capacitor voltages in Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC), only using the measured arm currents. The proposed strategy enables to obtain the individual capacitor voltages... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Guilherme Sebastião da Silva (Federal University of Santa Maria)
- Rodrigo Vieira (Federal University of Santa Maria)
- Cassiano Rech (Federal University of Santa Maria)
Topic Areas
Multilevel and Matrix Power Converters , Power Converters for HVDC , Estimation Techniques in Power Converters
Session
OP-2A » Multilevel Converters I (14:00 - Monday, 30th November, Rubi)
