Enhancing voltage rating of standard power modules for harsh environment applications
We describe and demonstrate a simple solution which allows to extend the capability of a standard power modules package to higher voltages.
Thermal simulations and measurements of 3-phase medium frequency transformer in 100 kW DC-DC converter with 99.2% efficiency
This article deals with a 100 kW dual active bridge (DAB) DC-DC converter and a 20 kHz 3-phase medium frequency transformer (MFT).
Case study of dc-MMC interconnecting two HVDC lines with different grid topologies
This paper presents a case study of a non-isolated dc-dc converter interconnecting the NordLink and Cobra cable projects.
PhD Somya Anand: “Study and characterization of insulating material using partial discharge measurements for power electronic applications in HVDC and MVDC”
PhD Somya Anand: "Study and characterization of insulating material using partial discharge measurements for [...]
PhD Arthur Boutry: “Theoretical and experimental evaluation of the Integrated gatecommutated thyristor (IGCT) as a switch for Modular Multi Level Converters (MMC)”
This manuscript investigates the potential of Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristors (IGCT) for Modular Multi-Level Converters (MMC).
Analysis and design of modular multilevel converters with partial integration of energy storage systems
This paper presents a novel design methodology for a 3-phase Modular Multilevel Converter with partial integration of energy storage.
Modular Multilevel Converter with Embedded Energy Storage for Power Oscillation Damping and Fast Frequency Response – A case study
This paper examines the benefits on the transmission system of including additional energy storage in an HVDC link for ancillary services.
Case study of dc-MMC interconnecting two HVDC lines with different grid topologies
This paper presents a case study of a non-isolated dc-dc converter interconnecting the NordLink and Cobra cable projects.
Piotr Dworakowski, winner of the Siemens Award Contest
Piotr Dworakowski is the winner of the Siemens Award Contest for his thesis on the modelling and analysis of medium frequency transformers!
Break-even distance for MVDC electricity networks according to power loss criteria
In this article the MVDC break-even distance (with respect to AC distribution) is calculated according to the overall energy efficiency criteria.
