Multilevel Converter System for Medium Voltage Grids

Conference: PCIM Europe 2023 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/09/2023 - 05/11/2023 at Nürnberg, Germany

doi:10.30420/566091036

Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2023

Pages: 8Language: englishTyp: PDF

Authors:
Lapassat, Nicolas; Garmier, Pierre-Louis; Terrien, Franck; Sihler, Christof (GE Power Conversion, France)

Abstract:
A new modular converter system based on press-pack IEGT (PPI) modules has been developed and recently put into commercially use, to complement and extend GE Power Conversion’s range of medium voltage products. The submodules of the new 36 kV MMC system benefit from the proven and robust PPI technology of the MV7000 range of products. The fully modular design and a new control architecture allow high flexibility for adaptions on special customer requirements, in a power range up to and above 100 MVA. The new design, performance and application benefits are summarized.