An Application of a Dual-Module VSG Based on QPR and Virtual Impedance in Three-Phase Unbalanced Power Grids

As an innovative solution, the virtual synchronous generator (VSG) facilitates the seamless incorporation of renewable energy into power grids. It also exhibits the ability to reconfigure system inertia and deliver damping effects, thereby assuming a progressively vital role in contemporary power sy...

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Main Authors: Liping Fan, Mingjun Wang
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2782
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description As an innovative solution, the virtual synchronous generator (VSG) facilitates the seamless incorporation of renewable energy into power grids. It also exhibits the ability to reconfigure system inertia and deliver damping effects, thereby assuming a progressively vital role in contemporary power systems. Three-phase voltage imbalance, a common phenomenon in power grids, causes current distortion. Imbalance, a common phenomenon in power grids, causes current distortion in VSG outputs, thereby affecting power quality. Therefore, ensuring symmetrical current injection into the grid has become a critical challenge in grid-connected technology. To resolve this challenge, a dual-module VSG control scheme is introduced, enabling precise regulation of the VSG’s power delivery. This approach effectively distinguishes and separately manages the positive-sequence and negative-sequence power outputs of the VSG. Furthermore, virtual impedance and quasi-PR control are incorporated into the current control loop to achieve zero negative-sequence power output from VSG, ensuring a stable power supply. Simulation results validate the reliability of this approach, providing both a theoretical foundation and practical evidence for its future application.
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spelling doaj-art-836a0c1f5b7948b2b78353bbfd96a1b02025-08-20T02:23:04ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-05-011811278210.3390/en18112782An Application of a Dual-Module VSG Based on QPR and Virtual Impedance in Three-Phase Unbalanced Power GridsLiping Fan0Mingjun Wang1Key Laboratory of Collaborative Control and Optimization Technology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang 110142, ChinaKey Laboratory of Collaborative Control and Optimization Technology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang 110142, ChinaAs an innovative solution, the virtual synchronous generator (VSG) facilitates the seamless incorporation of renewable energy into power grids. It also exhibits the ability to reconfigure system inertia and deliver damping effects, thereby assuming a progressively vital role in contemporary power systems. Three-phase voltage imbalance, a common phenomenon in power grids, causes current distortion. Imbalance, a common phenomenon in power grids, causes current distortion in VSG outputs, thereby affecting power quality. Therefore, ensuring symmetrical current injection into the grid has become a critical challenge in grid-connected technology. To resolve this challenge, a dual-module VSG control scheme is introduced, enabling precise regulation of the VSG’s power delivery. This approach effectively distinguishes and separately manages the positive-sequence and negative-sequence power outputs of the VSG. Furthermore, virtual impedance and quasi-PR control are incorporated into the current control loop to achieve zero negative-sequence power output from VSG, ensuring a stable power supply. Simulation results validate the reliability of this approach, providing both a theoretical foundation and practical evidence for its future application.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2782microgridinverter controlvirtual synchronous generatorunbalanced power gridquasi-PR controlvirtual impedance
spellingShingle Liping Fan
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An Application of a Dual-Module VSG Based on QPR and Virtual Impedance in Three-Phase Unbalanced Power Grids
Energies
microgrid
inverter control
virtual synchronous generator
unbalanced power grid
quasi-PR control
virtual impedance
title An Application of a Dual-Module VSG Based on QPR and Virtual Impedance in Three-Phase Unbalanced Power Grids
title_full An Application of a Dual-Module VSG Based on QPR and Virtual Impedance in Three-Phase Unbalanced Power Grids
title_fullStr An Application of a Dual-Module VSG Based on QPR and Virtual Impedance in Three-Phase Unbalanced Power Grids
title_full_unstemmed An Application of a Dual-Module VSG Based on QPR and Virtual Impedance in Three-Phase Unbalanced Power Grids
title_short An Application of a Dual-Module VSG Based on QPR and Virtual Impedance in Three-Phase Unbalanced Power Grids
title_sort application of a dual module vsg based on qpr and virtual impedance in three phase unbalanced power grids
topic microgrid
inverter control
virtual synchronous generator
unbalanced power grid
quasi-PR control
virtual impedance
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2782
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