TY - GEN
T1 - Topology comparison for solid state transformer implementation
AU - Falcones, Sixifo
AU - Mao, Xiaolin
AU - Ayyanar, Raja
PY - 2010/12/6
Y1 - 2010/12/6
N2 - In this paper, a comparison of six representative topologies for the implementation of Solid State Transformers (SST) is performed. The objective is to help identify the most suitable topology capable of supporting additional functionalities as compared to a regular transformer, e.g. on-demand reactive power support to grid, voltage regulation, and current limiting. The comparison is based on switch loss, switch count, control characteristics and supported functionalities. It has been concluded that a three-stage configuration comprising distinct AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC stages results in the most suitable implementation. A Simulink model corresponding to this three-stage configuration is developed to demonstrate the desired characteristics and functionalities of the SST.
AB - In this paper, a comparison of six representative topologies for the implementation of Solid State Transformers (SST) is performed. The objective is to help identify the most suitable topology capable of supporting additional functionalities as compared to a regular transformer, e.g. on-demand reactive power support to grid, voltage regulation, and current limiting. The comparison is based on switch loss, switch count, control characteristics and supported functionalities. It has been concluded that a three-stage configuration comprising distinct AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC stages results in the most suitable implementation. A Simulink model corresponding to this three-stage configuration is developed to demonstrate the desired characteristics and functionalities of the SST.
KW - Dual active bridge
KW - HF transformers
KW - Power distribution
KW - Power electronics
KW - Power transformers
KW - Pulse width modulation
KW - Solid state transformers
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U2 - 10.1109/PES.2010.5590086
DO - 10.1109/PES.2010.5590086
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:78649534367
SN - 9781424483570
T3 - IEEE PES General Meeting, PES 2010
BT - IEEE PES General Meeting, PES 2010
T2 - IEEE PES General Meeting, PES 2010
Y2 - 25 July 2010 through 29 July 2010
ER -