Modular Multilevel Converter DC Fault Protection - 2017 PROJECT TITLE :Modular Multilevel Converter DC Fault Protection - 2017ABSTRACT:High-voltage direct current (HVDC) grids can need the development of dc protections that provide fast fault isolation and minimize the disturbance caused to the present ac power networks. This paper investigates how the dc fault recovery performance of a half-bridge modular multilevel converter (HB-MMC) is impacted by totally different dc protection design choices. An HB-MMC purpose-to-point HVDC system that's protected with dc circuit breakers (CBs) is simulated on a true-time digital simulator using detailed switch models of the converters and switch gear. A dc CB controller has been developed and implemented in an exceedingly software-in-the-loop fashion, and has been created out there free for download. A novel blocking theme for the HB-MMC is proposed, which limits the possible dc-side fault current, benefiting dc switch gear. A comparison of circulating current controllers shows that the standard d -q controller is likely to be unsuitable for fault studies. Finally, benchmarking shows that a forty eight% reduction in power-flow recovery time and a ninetyp.c reduction in the energy dissipated in the circuit breaker can be achieved, together with different advantages, depending on the protection style. Did you like this research project? To get this research project Guidelines, Training and Code... Click Here facebook twitter google+ linkedin stumble pinterest Analysis of Faults in Multi-Terminal HVDC Grid for Definition of Test Requirements of HVDC Circuit Breakers - 2017 Analysis and fault control of hybrid modular multilevel converter with integrated Battery energy storage system (HMMC-BESS) - 2017