Multi-frequency power transfer in a smart transformer based distribution grid

Abstract

The smart transformer, a solid-state transformer with control and communication functionalities should provide services to the grid. This paper proposes to use a different frequency respect to the fundamental frequency, to provide such services to the distribution grid. The approach has the main benefit to transfer energy from point to point of the grid, exploiting the lower impedance path that multi-frequency converters offer. This paper describes the control strategy of the multi-frequency converters, and verifies their impact on distribution grid.