artículo de revisión
An Overview of Applications of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter
Fecha
2020-10-22Registro en:
1996-1073
10.3390/en13215546
Autor
Díaz D., Matías
Cárdenas Dobson, Roberto
Ibaceta, Efraín
Mora, Andrés
Urrutia O., Matías
Espinoza Bolaños, Mauricio
Rojas, Félix
Wheeler, Patrick
Institución
Resumen
The modular multilevel matrix converter is a relatively new power converter topology
suitable for high-power alternating current (AC)-to-AC applications. Several publications in the
literature have highlighted the converter capabilities, such as full modularity, fault-redundancy,
control flexibility and input/output power quality. However, the topology and control of this
converter are relatively complex to realise, considering that the converter has a large number of
power-cells and floating capacitors. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there are no review papers
where the applications of the modular multilevel matrix converter are discussed. Hence, this paper
aims to provide a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art of the modular multilevel matrix
converter, focusing on implementation issues and applications. Guidelines to dimensioning
the key components of this converter are described and compared to other modular multilevel
topologies, highlighting the versatility and controllability of the converter in high-power applications.
Additionally, the most popular applications for the modular multilevel matrix converter, such as
wind turbines, grid connection and motor drives, are discussed based on analyses of simulation
and experimental results. Finally, future trends and new opportunities for the use of the modular
multilevel matrix converter in high-power AC-to-AC applications are identified.