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Fault Scenarios in DC Ship Grids: The advantages and disadvantages of modular multilevel converters
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EngineeringPower Electronics ConverterAc GridModular Multilevel ConvertersPower ElectronicsElectric Power SystemsEnergy DistributionReliability EngineeringAc GridsSystems EngineeringPower GenerationElectricity SupplyDc Ship GridsElectrical EngineeringDc MicrogridsElectric Grid IntegrationPower System ProtectionFault ScenariosSmart GridEnergy ManagementPower InverterElectric Power Distribution
Energy distribution currently relies mainly on ac grids, in general, and also on ships. With conventional ac motors and generators directly connected to the ac grid, this selection is sensible. As soon as converters are used for the optimized operation of devices, the advantages of ac grids become less prominent.