Nos publications scientifiques
Breakdown and partial discharge in dry air under non-uniform electric field for MVDC applications
Examine the breakdown and partial discharge behavior in dry air under non-uniform electric fields for medium voltage direct current (MVDC) applications. This study compares experimental and simulation results to assess insulation performance
An enhanced static converter with integrated energy storage for pumped storage plants
Explore an advanced static frequency converter with integrated energy storage for pumped storage hydropower. This innovation enhances system flexibility and cost efficiency.
A DCDC converter for centralized energy storage in HVDC applications
Discover a modular DCDC converter designed for integrating large energy storage systems (ESS) with HVDC links. This innovative approach addresses voltage fluctuations and stability in high-voltage applications.
MVDC technologies for solar application
Explore how medium voltage DC (MVDC) technologies address the challenges of integrating remote and distributed photovoltaic (PV) plants into the grid. This paper discusses the technical solutions, including DC/DC converters and protection systems, necessary for effective MVDC integration.
Methodology to define the arm inductance range in a Modular Multilevel Converter station for HVDC applications based on steady-state and DC pole-to-pole fault
This paper proposes a methodology to define the arm inductance range in modular multilevel converters (MMC) for HVDC applications, considering both steady-state performance and DC pole-to-pole faults. It includes a sensitivity analysis and simplified MMC model for calculating fault currents.
Generalized Switching Sequence for Voltage Balancing in a Flying Capacitor DC-DC Converter with Quasi-2-Level Modulation
Explore a generalized algorithm for voltage balancing in multilevel flying capacitor (FC) converters used in dual active bridge (DAB) DC-DC converters. This approach balances flying capacitor voltages with a quasi-2-level modulation strategy, offering improved efficiency and stability.
Impact of renewable energy generation on power reserve energy demand
This work focuses on analysing the relationship between reserve energy demand and load, wind, and solar generation.
Superconducting Cable Modelling into Electro-Magnetic Transient Simulation
The European project SCARLET aims to study and realize a demonstrator of a MVDC high-power superconducting cable.
Fault detection and location in floating windfarms with fishbone inter-array architecture
This article focuses on the development of a traveling wave-based protection strategy to enhance the fault-locating capabilities of the array grid’s protection system.
Managing turbine fatigue while maximizing solar energy use: adding a battery to the system
The use of a 15-minute solar forecast obtained from real-time sky video is analysed to minimize this overloading of the actuators.
