A Black Start Strategy based on Multiport Interlinking Converters for DC Microgrids

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Abstract

This paper presents a Black Start (BS) strategy for DC microgrids (DCMGs) to enhance the resilience of AC/DC hybrid distribution systems during blackouts. The proposed architecture utilizes multiport interlinking converters (MICs) to interconnect multiple DCMGs, which can act as local BS units to enable flexible boundaries of DCMGs. In the proposed control strategy, two operating modes can be realized, including grid-forming mode and grid-feeding mode, which can enable bottom-up power restoration and islanding operation of DCMGs. The BS approach involves a sequence of power restoration actions to reenergise DCMGs through local BS units, achieving dynamic reconfiguration of off-grid DCMGs. Simulation and experiment are implemented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed architecture and black start strategy.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 14th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems
Number of pages6
PublisherIEEE
Publication date2023
Pages396-401
Article number10215306
ISBN (Electronic)9798350328233
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event14th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2023 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 9 Jun 202312 Jun 2023

Conference

Conference14th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period09/06/202312/06/2023
SeriesIEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)
ISSN2329-5767

Keywords

  • Black Start
  • DC microgrid
  • multiport interlinking converter

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