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Table 5 The MMC valve loss composition and loss rate

From: Loss distribution analysis and accurate calculation method for bulk-power MMC

Loss type

HBMMC

FBMMC

CDMMC

Off-state loss (kW)

72

144

108

Conduction loss (kW)

4833

9665

7817

Switching loss (kW)

Traditional/LSF1/LSF2

6981/929/997

6981/929/997

6981/929/997

Energy storage capacitor loss (kW)

1.4

1.4

1.4

Arm inductor loss (kW)

11

11

11

Constant power load loss (kW)

112

112

56

Total loss rate (%)

1.20/0.59/0.60

1.69/1.08/1.09

1.49/0.89/0.90

  1. The capacitor and inductor losses refer to [29]