Our scientific publications
Break-even distance for MVDC electricity networks according to power loss criteria
In this article the MVDC break-even distance (with respect to AC distribution) is calculated according to the overall energy efficiency criteria.
Methodology to obtain the specifications and perform the sizing of a power flow controller for meshed HVDC grids
This work proposes a methodology to obtain the specifications, select the most suitable converter structure and perform the sizing of an interline Power Flow Controller.
Modelling and Control of an MMC-HVDC Submodule with Energy Storage for Fast Frequency Response
Energy storage systems can be distributed in a modular multilevel converter (MMC) for the enhancement of HVDC converter stations.
Experimental study of an EMI reduction gate-driver technique for turn-off transition of 1.7 kV SiC MOSFET
This paper proposes a novel self-controlled SiC MOSFET gate driver circuit. This new gate driver proposes a dynamic gate-bias modification.
Functional needs and potential technologies, to enable the stepwise development of HVDC multi-terminal grids
The introduction of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) created a new momentum in the field of high voltage direct current (HVDC).
Convergence acceleration of heterogeneous domain decomposition method for EMT-TS electrical network DAE system
We show the pure linear convergence or divergence of the method with respect to the linear operator belonging to the restricted additive Schwarz interface.
Techniques for the improvement of the lightning back-flashover performance of double circuit HVDC lines
This paper addresses issues regarding the lightning back-flashover performance of HVDC lines, especially double-circuit configurations.
Study of high current magnetron impulse discharge
High current density magnetron impulse discharge (HCDMID) could be used in numerous applications like surface deposition, etching...
Dc-MMC for the interconnection of HVDC grids with different line topologies
This paper proposes a new Dc-MMC with a control strategy, which allows the converter to interconnect different line topologies.
Probing Signal Design for Enhanced Damping Estimation in Power Networks
This paper presents a framework for designing a specific probing signal that is able to provide accurate damping estimations with a user-defined variance.
