Distributed generation (DG) with a converter interface to the power grid is found in many of the green power resources applications. This dissertation describes a multi-objective control technique of voltage source converter (VSC) based on multilevel converter topologies, for integration of DG resources based on renewable energy (and non-renewable energy)to the power grid. The aims have been set to maintain a stable operation of the power grid, in case of di erent types of grid-connected loads. The proposed method provides compensation for active, reactive, and harmonic load current components. A proportional-integral (PI) control law is derived through linearization of the inherently non-linear DG system model, so that the tasks of current control dynamics and dc capacitor voltage dynamics become decoupled. This decoupling allows us to control the DG output currents and the dc bus voltage independently of each other, thereby providing either one of these decoupled subsystems a dynamic response that signi cantly slower than that of the other. To overcome the drawbacks of the conventional method, a computational control delay compensation method, which delaylessly and accurately generates the DG reference currents, is proposed. The rst step is to extract the DG reference currents from the sensed load currents by applying the stationary reference frame and then transferred into synchronous reference frame method, and then, the reference currents are modi ed, so that the delay will be compensated. The transformed variables are used in control of the multilevel voltage source converter as the heart of the interfacing system between DG resources and power grid. By setting appropriate compensation current references from the sensed load currents in control circuit loop of DG link, the active, reactive, and harmonic load current components will be compensated with fast dynamic response, thereby achieving sinusoidal grid currents in phase with load voltages while required power of loads is more than the maximum injected power of the DG resources. The converter, which is controlled by the described control strategy, guarantees maximum injection of active power to the grid continuously, unity displacement power factor of power grid, and reduced harmonic load currents in the common coupling point. In addition, high current overshoot does not exist during connection of DG link to the power grid, and the proposed integration strategy is insensitive to grid overload. / La Generació Distribuïda (DG) injectada a la xarxa amb un convertidor estàtic és una solució molt freqüent en l'ús de molts dels recursos renovables. Aquesta tesis descriu una técnica de control multi-objectiu del convertidor en font de tensió (VSC), basat en les topologies de convertidor multinivell, per a la integració de les fonts distribuïdes basades en energies renovables i també de no renovables.Els objectius fixats van encaminats a mantenir un funcionament estable de la xarxa elèctrica en el cas de la connexió de diferents tipus de càrregues. El mètode de control proposat ofereix la possibilitat de compensació de les components actives i reactives de la potencia, i les components harmòniques del corrent consumit per les càrregues.La llei de control proporcional-Integral (PI) s’obté de la linearització del model inherentment no lineal del sistema, de forma que el problema de control del corrent injectat i de la tensió d’entrada del convertidor queden desacoblats. Aquest desacoblament permet el control dels corrents de sortida i la tensió del bus de forma independent, però amb un d’ells amb una dinàmica inferior.Per superar els inconvenients del mètode convencional, s’usa un retard computacional, que genera les senyals de referència de forma acurada i sense retard. El primer pas es calcular els corrents de referència a partir de les mesures de corrent. Aquest càlcul es fa primer transformant les mesures a la referència estacionaria per després transformar aquests valors a la referència síncrona. En aquest punt es on es poden compensar els retards.Les variables transformades son usades en els llaços de control del convertidor multinivell. Mitjançant aquests llaços de control i les referències adequades, el convertidor és capaç de compensar la potencia activa, reactiva i els corrents harmònics de la càrrega amb una elevada resposta dinàmica, obtenint uns corrents de la xarxa de forma completament sinusoïdal, i en fase amb les tensions.El convertidor, controlat amb el mètode descrit, garanteix la màxima injecció de la potencia activa, la injecció de la potencia reactiva per compensar el factor de potencia de la càrrega, i la reducció de les components harmòniques dels corrents consumits per la càrrega. A més, garanteix una connexió suau entre la font d’energia i la xarxa. El sistema proposat es insensible en front de la sobrecarrega de la xarxa

There is a trend for offshore wind farms to move further from the point of common coupling to access higher and more consistent wind speeds to reduce the levelised cost of energy. To accommodate these rising transmission distances, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission has become increasingly popular. However, existing HVDC wind farm topologies and converter systems are ill suited to the demands of offshore operation. The HVDC and AC substations have been shown to contribute to more than 20% of the capital cost of the wind farm and provide a single point of failure. Therefore, many wind farms have experienced significant delays in construction and commissioning, or been brought off line until faults could be repaired. What is more, around 75% of the cost of the HVDC and AC substations can be attributed to structural and installation costs. Learning from earlier experiences, industry is now beginning to investigate the potential of a modular approach. In place of a single large converter, several converters are connected in series, reducing substation individual size and complexity. While such options somewhat reduce the capital costs, further reductions are possible through elimination of the offshore substations altogether. This thesis concerns the design and evaluation the Hybrid HVDC Transformer, a high power, high voltage, DC transformer. This forms part of the platform-less (i.e. without substations) offshore DC power collection and distribution concept first introduced by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. By operating in the medium frequency range the proposed Hybrid HVDC Transformer can be located within each turbine’s nacelle or tower and remove the need for expensive offshore AC and DC substations. While solid state, non-isolating DC-DC transformers have been proposed in the literature, they are incapable of achieving the step up ratios required for the Hybrid HVDC transformer [1]– [3]. A magnetic transformer is therefore required, although medium frequency and non-sinusoidal operation does complicate the design somewhat. For example, inter-winding capacitances are more significant and core losses are increased due to the added harmonics injected by the primary and secondary converters [1], [2]. To mitigate the impact of these complications, an investigation into the optimal design was conducted, including all power converter topologies, core shapes and winding configurations. The modular multilevel converter in this case proved to be the most efficient and practical topology however, the number of voltage levels that could be generated on the primary converter was limited by the DC bus voltage. To avoid the use of pulse width modulation and hence large switching losses, a novel MMC control algorithm is proposed to reduce the magnitude of the converter generated harmonics while maintaining a high efficiency. The development and analysis of this High Definition Modular Multilevel Control algorithm forms the bulk of this thesis’ contribution. While the High Definition Modular Multilevel Control algorithm was developed initially for the Hybrid HVDC Transformer, analysis shows it has several other potential applications particularly in medium and low voltage ranges.

Vu l’importance que revêt la sûreté de fonctionnement des convertisseurs statiques dans plusieurs domaines (traction électrique, génération de l’énergie électrique à partir de l’énergie éolienne, etc,... ), il est nécessaire d'examiner la continuité de service de ces systèmes même dans le cas d’un dysfonctionnement d’un des modules IGBT, d’un bras de l’onduleur ou d'une phase de machine. Ainsi, il est indispensable de concevoir de nouvelles architectures matérielles et commandes logicielles capables de fonctionner à puissance significative même en présence de défaillance touchant le système et plus particulièrement les modules IGBT de l’onduleur. Le sujet proposé s’intéresse à une nouvelle structure hybride multiniveaux tolérante aux défauts. Elle consiste à ajouter à un convertisseur triphasé 3-niveaux type NPC (Neutral Point Clamped), un quatrième bras 3-niveaux types FC (Flying Cap). Des nouvelles techniques des différentes parties de la tolérance des pannes, à savoir la détection, l’isolation, la reconfiguration matérielle et la commande en mode dégradé, sont proposées, analysées et validées sur un prototype expérimental de 15kW de puissance. / Given the importance of power converter safety operation in several fields (electric traction, renewable energy, etc ..), it is necessary to examine availability of these systems in the case of malfunction of an IGBT module, a converter leg or a phase machine. Thus, it is essential to develop new hardware architectures and software controls capable of operating at significant power after fault occurence. This thesis deals with a new multilevel fault tolerant hybrid topology. It consists on adding to a 3-phase 3-level NPC (Neutral Point Clamped) inverter, a fourth 3-level FC (Flying Cap) leg. New techniques of fault tolerance parts, namely detection, isolation, reconfiguration and system control during post fault mode, are proposed, analyzed and validated with a 15kW experimental converter prototype.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Este trabalho apresenta uma topologia de inversor multinÃvel hÃbrido simÃtrico trifÃsico de cinco nÃveis, concebido a partir das estruturas meia ponte e inversor com grampeamento ativo do neutro, adequado para aplicaÃÃes com alta tensÃo e alta potÃncia. SÃo apresentados os possÃveis estados de comutaÃÃo, lÃgica de acionamento, cÃlculo dos esforÃos nos semicondutores, assim como um estudo de perdas. Duas estratÃgias de modulaÃÃo sÃo selecionadas possibilitando a operaÃÃo concomitante de metade dos interruptores em baixa frequÃncia (60 Hz) e a outra em alta frequÃncia (1020 Hz), reduzindo o nÃmero de comutaÃÃes, consequentemente as perdas nos semicondutores e o conteÃdo harmÃnico da tensÃo de saÃda. Para validar a proposta, foi desenvolvido um protÃtipo com potÃncia de 7,5 kVA e tensÃo de saÃda eficaz de linha 380 V. AlÃm disso, à apresentada a implementaÃÃo de ambas as modulaÃÃes no dispositivo lÃgico programÃvel escolhido, FPGA. Os resultados experimentais da estrutura trifÃsica validam a topologia proposta. A estrutura, operando com a modulaÃÃo baseada na PD-PWM, apresentou DHT de 29,71% e WTHD de 1,93%, enquanto que a baseada na CSV-PWM apresentou DHT de 38,45% e WTHD de 7,21%. AlÃm disso, o rendimento da estrutura proposta à superior se comparado ao da topologia Half-Bridge/NPC, conforme esperado em funÃÃo das perdas na estrutura Half-Bridge/NPC serem maiores e mal distribuÃdas. / This work presents a new topology of a hybrid five-level inverter, conceived from the halfbridge and active neutral point clamped structures, suitable for high-voltage, high-power applications. The possible commutation stages, the switching drive logic, the semiconductors stresses mathematical analysis, and the losses study are presented. Two modulation techniques were selected in order to allow low-frequency (60 Hz) switches operate together with high-frequency switches (1020 Hz), reducing the number of commutations and, consequently, the overall losses and the output voltage total harmonic distortion. In order to validate the proposal, it was developed a 7.5 kVA prototype and AC line output voltage of 380 V. The digital implementation from both modulation techniques on the chosen programmable logic device FPGA is also presented. The experimental results relative to the three-phase structure validate the proposed topology. The topology, operating with the modulation based on Sinusoidal In-Phase Disposition - PWM, presented a THD of 29.71%, and WTHD of 1.93%, while the one based on the Centered Space Vector - PWM presented a THD of 38.45%, and a WTHD of 7.21%. Besides, the overall efficiency is superior when compared to the Half-Bridge/NPC topology, as expected, due to the fact that losses on this structure are higher and misdistributed.

Neste tabalho à realizado o estudo de um conversor de trÃs nÃveis com ponto neutro grampeado (NPC), proposto para a interligaÃÃo de sistemas de conversÃo de energia à rede elÃtrica. Para tanto à utilizado um filtro indutivo L, tÃcnicas de controle vetorial, e a tÃcnica PLLcomo mÃtodo de sincronismo. SÃo desenvolvidas equaÃÃes para a determinaÃÃo das perdas do conversor, as quais podem ser aplicadas a diversas tÃcnicas de modulaÃÃo PWM. TrÃs tÃcnicas sÃo apresentadas: modulaÃÃo PD; modulaÃÃo com injeÃÃo de terceiro harmÃnico (THIPWM); e modulaÃÃo vetorial baseada em portadora (CB-SVPWM). Toda a modelagem do sistema à apresentada, bem como um exemplo de projeto para um sistema de 6 kW.SÃo realizadas simulaÃÃes computacionaispara diferentes estudos de caso, validando o projeto do conversor e a modelagem desenvolvida. A resposta Ãs dinÃmicas do sistema à satisfatÃria, sendo o conversor capaz de controlar o fluxo de potÃncia ativa (com fator de potÃncia uniÃrio) e reativa entregues à rede. / This work deals with the study of a three-level inverter with Neutral Point Clamped (NPC), proposed for the interconnection of energy conversion systems to the grid. In order to accomplish a complete study, an inductive filter L is proposed, as well as vector control techniques and a PLL synchronization method. Equations are developed for the determination of the losses of the converter, which can be applied to various PWM techniques. Three Modulation techniques are presented: Phase Disposition modulation(PD), modulation with injection of the third harmonic (THIPWM) and carrier-based space vector modulation (SVPWM-CB). The complete modeling system is presented, as well as an example for designing a system of 6 kW. Numerical simulations are performed for different study cases, validating the converter design and modeling developed. The simulation results show that the proposed NPC converter is fully satisfactory, the converter being able to control the active (unity power factor) and reactive power flow delivered to the grid.

This thesis examines alternatives for power supply for a heavy truck application based on five different modular multilevel converter configurations that ultimately feed a 3-phase motor. Advantages and disadvantages of the different configurations are being discussed as well as other important factors that play a role in what configuration that is beneficial for the intended application. How half- or full-bridge submodules and battery cells relate to each other to achieve a desired voltage are being explained and calculated. Power losses of the converter submodules are being calculated as well as how a specific battery capacity, with increasing average power consumption, performs uphill according to set requirements. It turns out to be the double-armed modular multilevel converter configurations that has the best performance when it comes to utility, energy storage and the lowest power losses.

Ces travaux de thèse préparés au laboratoire SATIE, s’inscrivent dans la promotion de l’énergie solaire photovoltaïque (PV). Dans ces travaux, nous nous intéressons particulièrement au dimensionnement et au contrôle-commande du système PV connecté au réseau dans un contexte d’utilisation au Tchad où l’on doit tenir compte des problématiques du coût, du rendement, de fiabilité du système et de la qualité de l’énergie. Le réseau considéré est un réseau basse tension BT (220 V) avec une fréquence égale à 50 Hz mais susceptible de varier, auquel on injecte une puissance de 5,2 kW. Une méthode de dimensionnement des éléments passifs du filtre, a été préposée en premier lieu. Dans le but de réduire le coût de fabrication et le volume du filtre passif, une technique de fragmentation en plusieurs petites inductances en série a été adoptée. Cette technique optimise le volume et le coût du système PV classique. Ensuite, nous avons proposé une nouvelle architecture du système PV connecté au réseau utilisant un onduleur multi-niveaux. L’adaptation de cet onduleur à structure innovante a permis de réduire le coût de fabrication du filtre passif d’environ 40 % par rapport au système classique optimisé, tout en augmentant le rendement. Enfin, une commande PQ découplée, utilisant une boucle à verrouillage de phase PLL pour synchronisation, a été conçue et appliquée aux deux systèmes PV. Elle est bien adaptée au système avec onduleur multi-niveaux. / This PhD work, prepared at SATIE laboratory, is part of the promotion of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy. In this work, we are particularly interested in design and control of the grid-connected PV system in a context of use in Chad where cost, reliability, efficiency, and energy quality issues of the system should be taken into account. The considered grid is a low voltage grid (220 V) with a frequency equal to fifty hertz (50 Hz) but likely to vary, in which a power of five point two ( 5.2 kW) is injected. A design method of the filter passive to reduce the filter elements is proposed firstly. In order to reduce manufacturing cost and volume of the passive filter, we apply a technique consisting of dividing each inductance value and making it in several small inductances in series. This technique optimizes the conventional PV system. Then, we proposed a new grid-connected PV system architecture using a multi-level inverter. The adaptation of this innovative structure has reduced the manufacturing cost of passive filter by nearly 40 % compared to the classical optimized system. Finally, a decoupled PQ control, using a phase locked loop for sysnchronization, has been designed and applied for both systems. It is well adapted to the system with multilevel inverter.

Batteries are becoming popular in the trend of electrification. Performance andlifespan of a battery pack are closely related to how it has been utilized. Withproper balancing control to slow down aging process, variances of capacity andresistance between battery cells can be maintained at a better level. Among balancing methods, dissipative balancing is still the most common method for itssimplicity in control, low cost and high speed. Non-dissipative balancing methods like converter-based and capacitor-based are of researchers’ interest becauseof less heat generated and superior efficiency. In this thesis, the converter-based balancing method is investigated. A modular multilevel converter (MMC) with Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) pattern iscompared with another MMC with Nearest-Level Modulation (NLM). The speedto balance six battery sub-modules, output power and battery current harmonicsare examined.

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