Power Converters Dominated Power Systems

Book chapter (2021)

Authors

Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt Universitetet I Sørøst-Norge
Martha Nohemi Acosta Universitetet I Sørøst-Norge, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Harold R. Chamorro Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
José L. Rueda Intelligent Electrical Power Grids - EEMCS
Research Group
Intelligent Electrical Power Grids (EEMCS) (TU Delft)
HVDC Power electronic converters Back-to-back connection Current-source converters DIgSILENT PowerFactory software Line commutated converters Multi-modular converter Power semiconductor switches Voltage-source converters
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Department

Electrical Sustainable Energy

Research Group

Intelligent Electrical Power Grids

Abstract

The transition to a low-carbon society is the driving force pushing the traditional power system to increase the volume of non-synchronous technologies which mainly use power electronic converters (PEC) as an interface to the power network. Today, PEC is found in many applications ranging from generation, transmission, storage, and even active loads and protections. The variety of types, applications is almost unlimited. However, the behaviour of PEC is radically different to the typical devices used in traditional power systems, and its specificity in terms of control, overload characteristics, etc. entails an entirely different approach for modelling and simulation. This chapter presents a general review of the main concepts related to power electronic converters and their implementation in DIgSILNET PowerFactory. The chapter finalises with a discussion about the modern tendencies in power electronic applications in power systems: grid following and grid-forming converters.