Derivation of an equivalent submodule per arm for modular multilevel converters

Modular multilevel converters (M2Cs) consist of a high number of cells per phase complicating system analysis and simulation. The present paper introduces a suitable two-terminal network for the series connection of the submodules in an arm. Furthermore, an averaged model for an M2C intended for the use with three-phase AC-loads is derived.

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