Analysis and Design of Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) Based on Full Bridge Switching Modules (FBSM) for Harmonic Elimination using POD PWM Control Method

Abstract

Abstract Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) in HVDC for transmitting the power in longer distance because of high in transmission efficiency rate and cost-effective compared to AC system in many industries. The control of voltage and power is earlier and superior method is modular multilevel converter for HVDC transmission. The use of MMC has reduced the filter size and low frequency. Staircase, carrier-based PWM, space vector and selective harmonic elimination are the method using in MMC system control. Unbalanced networks are studied, and strategies are introduced such that in these circumstances MMC contributes to improving the grid efficiency. It involves the key applications in the transmission of high voltage direct current (HVDC) along with other applications of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV). The MMC with POD-PWM is built using the MATLAB / Simulink method and concludes the advantages and improvements of converter modulation to reduce the voltage ripple and increase the voltage levels.