On Control Schemes of Voltage Source Converters

Abstract: This paper discusses some aspects of control schemes for voltage source converters under abnormal conditions. The control schemes are developed specifically for the situations when one or more system parameters vary significantly to the extent that the system becomes unstable with a conventional controller. The paper will present some recent works on control of grid-interactive converters for parameter variations in weak grid. The paper will also discuss some methods under abnormal dc-bus variation. Finally, the paper focuses on the control schemes suitable for ac-dc converters that addresses input frequency, voltage and load variation. All the discussed control schemes have shown robust performance under abnormal conditions.