Test environment for a novel medium voltage impedance measurement unit

Small signal stability of converter-based power distribution systems can be evaluated with the help of impedance characterization, which provides a means to predict the effect of interactions. These techniques have great Navy relevance as future ships may be based on medium voltage distribution networks of interconnected feedback-controlled switching power converters. These networks will be subject to converter interactions and potential instability. This paper summarizes work done to prepare full scale testing of the first medium voltage, MW scale impedance measurement unit which was recently developed using SiC technology.