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Solid State Transformers: Concepts, Classification, and Control

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  • Mohammed Azharuddin Shamshuddin

    (Institute of Electric Drive Systems and Power Electronics, Technische Universität München, 80333 Munich, Germany)

  • Felix Rojas

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, 8320000 Santiago, Chile)

  • Roberto Cardenas

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidad de Chile, 8320000 Santiago, Chile)

  • Javier Pereda

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 7500000 Santiago, Chile)

  • Matias Diaz

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, 8320000 Santiago, Chile)

  • Ralph Kennel

    (Institute of Electric Drive Systems and Power Electronics, Technische Universität München, 80333 Munich, Germany)

Abstract

Increase in global energy demand and constraints from fossil fuels have encouraged a growing share of renewable energy resources in the utility grid. Accordingly, an increased penetration of direct current (DC) power sources and loads (e.g., solar photovoltaics and electric vehicles) as well as the necessity for active power flow control has been witnessed in the power distribution networks. Passive transformers are susceptible to DC offset and possess no controllability when employed in smart grids. Solid state transformers (SSTs) are identified as a potential solution to modernize and harmonize alternating current (AC) and DC electrical networks and as suitable solutions in applications such as traction, electric ships, and aerospace industry. This paper provides a complete overview on SST: concepts, topologies, classification, power converters, material selection, and key aspects for design criteria and control schemes proposed in the literature. It also proposes a simple terminology to identify and homogenize the large number of definitions and structures currently reported in the literature.

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  • Mohammed Azharuddin Shamshuddin & Felix Rojas & Roberto Cardenas & Javier Pereda & Matias Diaz & Ralph Kennel, 2020. "Solid State Transformers: Concepts, Classification, and Control," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(9), pages 1-35, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:9:p:2319-:d:354792
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