Control of Multilevel Converter for AC Traction Substation with Power Symmetrization Unit

Abstract

This paper describes the control of multilevel converter for substation balancer. The topology of substation with electronic balancer is described. The principle of power symmetrization and reactive power compensation is introduced in paper. Designed control algorithm for independent current control is main goal of this paper. This control is based on the calculation of required current by Steinmetz’s method. The paper presents simulation results of designed prototype of substation with rated power of 12.5 MVA for 25 kV / 50 Hz traction catenary.