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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2018
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, IN;
Anshuman Shukla, Mumbai, IN;
Siba Kumar Patro, Gajapati, IN;
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOMBAY, Mumbai, IN;
Abstract
Accordingly, the embodiments herein provide a hybrid modular multilevel converter. The hybrid modular multilevel converter includes one or more chain links, one or more high voltage switches and a plurality of inductors. The one or more chain links are formed by sub modules. The one or more high voltage switches are formed by semi-controlled devices or fully controlled or any other suitable semiconductor devices. The plurality of inductors are arranged in the one or more chain links to limit circulating current among the one or more chain links. The one or more chain links are configured to enhance a power handling capability of the hybrid modular multilevel converter.