ANovel Non-Isolated Cubic DC-DC Converter with High Voltage Gain for Renewable Energy Power Generation System

In recent years,switched inductor(SL)technology,switched capacitor(SC)technology,and switched inductor-capacitor(SL-SC)technology have been widely applied to optimize and improve DC-DC boost converters,which can effectively enhance voltage gain and reduce device stress.To address the issue of low output voltage in current renewable energy power generation systems,this study proposes a novel non-isolated cubic high-gain DC-DC converter based on the traditional quadratic DC-DC boost converter by incorporating a SC and a SL-SC unit.Firstly,the proposed converter’s details are elaborated,including its topology structure,operating mode,voltage gain,device stress,and power loss.Subsequently,a comparative analysis is conducted on the voltage gain and device stress between the proposed converter and other high-gain converters.Then,a closed-loop simulation system is constructed to obtain simulation waveforms of various devices and explore the dynamic performance.Finally,an experimental prototype is built,experimental waveforms are obtained,and the experimental dynamic performance and conversion efficiency are analyzed.The theoretical analysis’s correctness is verified through simulation and experimental results.The proposed converter has advantages such as high voltage gain,low device stress,high conversion efficiency,simple control,and wide input voltage range,achieving a good balance between voltage gain,device stress,and power loss.The proposed converter is well-suited for renewable energy systems and holds theoretical significance and practical value in renewable energy applications.It provides an effective solution to the issue of low output voltage in renewable energy power generation systems.

Large-areaβ-Ga_(2)O_(3) Schottky barrier diode and its application in DC-DC converters

We demonstrate superb large-area verticalβ-Ga_(2)O_(3)SBDs with a Schottky contact area of 1×1 mm^(2)and obtain a high-efficiency DC-DC converter based on the device.Theβ-Ga_(2)O_(3)SBD can obtain a forward current of 8 A with a forward volt-age of 5 V,and has a reverse breakdown voltage of 612 V.The forward turn-on voltage(VF)and the on-resistance(Ron)are 1.17 V and 0.46Ω,respectively.The conversion efficiency of theβ-Ga_(2)O_(3)SBD-based DC-DC converter is 95.81%.This work indicates the great potential of Ga_(2)O_(3)SBDs and relevant circuits in power electronic applications.

基于扩展移相的ISOP-DAB变换器混合优化控制方法

输入串联输出并联-双有源电桥(ISOP-DAB)变换器多应用于大功率高电压场合,为降低ISOP-DAB变换器的电流应力并提高系统的动态性能,本文提出一种基于扩展移相调制混合优化控制方法。首先分析在扩展移相下变换器的工作模式和功率模型,通过拉格朗日优化算法获取电流应力最优的相移组合,并结合虚拟电压均衡控制方案,以应对负载突变或输入电压扰动状态,同时结合变换器的结构特征使用输入电压均值完成模块间功率的动态平衡。最后,将混合优化控制方法、基于单移相的虚拟功率控制和传统的扩展移相优化控制进行对比实验。实验结果证明了混合优化控制在功率均分的同时可以实现电流应力优化,提高能量传输效率,同时也显著地改善了变换器在扰动情况下的动态特性。

双有源桥DC-DC变换器三移相调制及其死区效应分析和补偿

针对双有源桥(DAB)变换器宽电压范围应用,该文研究一种全工况连续、表达形式统一、计算量小的三移相(TPS)调制策略,并分析其功率传输特性及软开关性能。结合工程应用中的非理想因素,对TPS调制不同开关模式下的死区效应及其边界进行研究,给出DAB宽电压范围运行时避免电压跌落和极性反转的约束条件。针对死区引入的移相比损失、软开关范围减小等问题,提出一种基于开关脉冲调整的死区补偿策略以补偿移相比损失,重新获取全工况软开关范围,降低死区引入的附加电流应力及损耗、提升效率。最后通过仿真和实验验证所提策略的有效性。

Paralleled DC-DC Power Converters Sliding Mode Control with Dual Stages Design

This paper proposes the new cascaded series parallel design for improved dynamic performance of DC-DC buck boost converters by a new Sliding Mode Control (SMC) method. The converter is controlled using Sliding Mode Control method that utilizes the converter’s duty ratio to determine the skidding surface. System modeling and simulation results are presented. The results also showed an improved overall performance over typical PID controller, and there was no overshoot or settling time, tracking the desired output nicely. Improved converter performance and robustness were expected.

Simulations of the Performance of Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithms Based on Experimental Data According to the Topologies of DC-DC Converters

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms are now widely used in PV systems independently of the weather conditions. In function of the application, a DC-DC converter topology is chosen without any previous performance test under normal weather conditions. This paper proposes an experimental evaluation of MPPT algorithms according to DC-DC converters topologies, under normal operation conditions. Four widely used MPPT algorithms i.e. Perturb and Observe (P & O), Hill Climbing (HC), Fixed step Increment of Conductance (INCF) and Variable step Increment of Conductance (INCV) are implemented using two topologies of DC-DC converters i.e. buck and boost converters. As input variables to the PV systems, recorded irradiance and temperature, and extracted photovoltaic parameters (ideality factor, series resistance and reverse saturation current) were used. The obtained results show that buck converter has a lot of power losses when controlled by each of the four MPPT algorithms. Meanwhile, boost converter presents a stable output power during the whole day. Once more, the results show that INCV algorithm has the best performance.

Design Analysis of DC-DC Converters Connected to a Photovoltaic Generator and Controlled by MPPT for Optimal Energy Transfer throughout a Clear Day

The DC-DC converters are widely used in photovoltaic generating systems as an interface between PV module and the load. These converters must be chosen to be able to match the maximum power point (MPP) of PV module when climatic conditions change with different resistive load values. So DC-DC converters must be used with MPPT controller in order to reduce losses in the global PV system. This article focuses on the effect of climatic conditions on design of two components (inductance, capacitance) for three topologies of DC-DC converters commonly used in PV systems. When climatic conditions change, the boundary of inductance and capacitance parameters of DC-DC converter will change. These two parameters must be properly sized to achieve optimal efficiency for each converter. The design optimization is based on two principles: 1) for a steady-state operation in a continuous conduction mode, the inductance value for all choppers must be greater than the maximum value of boundary inductance, and 2) in order to limit the output voltage ripple of DC-DC converter below a desired value, the filter capacitance must be larger than the maximum value of boundary capacitance.

Experimental Evaluation of Medium-Voltage Cascode Gallium Nitride(GaN)Devices for Bidirectional DC-DC Converters

Wide bandgap(WBG)semiconductors,such as silicon carbide(SiC)and gallium nitride(GaN),exhibit superior physical properties and demonstrate great potential for replacing conventional silicon(Si)semiconductors with WBG technology,pushing the boundaries of power devices to handle higher blocking voltages,switching frequencies,output power levels,and operating temperatures.However,tradeoffs in switching performance and converter efficiency when substituting GaN devices for Si and SiC counterparts are not well-defined,especially in a cascode configuration.Additional research with further detailed investigation and analysis is necessitated for medium-voltage GaN devices in power converter applications.Therefore,the aim of this research is to experimentally investigate the impact of emerging 650/900 V cascode GaN devices on bidirectional dc-dc converters that are suitable for energy storage and distributed renewable energy systems.Dynamic characteristics of Si,SiC,and cascode GaN power devices are examined through the double-pulse test(DPT)circuit at different gate resistance values,device currents,and DC bus voltages.Furthermore,the switching behavior and energy loss as well as the rate of voltage and current changes over the time are studied and analyzed at various operating conditions.A 500 W experimental converter prototype is implemented to validate the benefits of cascode GaN devices on the converter operation and performance.Comprehensive analysis of the power losses and efficiency improvements for Si-based,SiC-based,and GaN-based converters are performed and evaluated as the switching frequency,working temperature,and output power level are in-creased.The experimental results reveal significant improvements in switching performance and energy efficiency from the emerging cascode GaN devices in the bidirectional converters.

DAB双向DC-DC变换器的输出功率分析及高频振荡抑制

在介绍DAB变换器的拓扑结构和工作原理、仿真器工作特性的基础上,首先理论分析了死区时间对DAB变换器功率输出范围的限制以及高频隔离变压器原、副边全桥桥间输出电压波形存在的高频振荡问题;然后,提出了改变高频隔离变压器原、副边触发脉冲相对相移量解决输出功率受限和减小杂散电感降低输出纹波的方法;最后,通过仿真与实验测试,验证了该方法的有效性。

含ISOP-DAB变换器的中低压直流配电系统阻抗建模及稳定性分析

“双碳”目标下,高比例可再生能源和高比例电力电子设备成为中低压直流配电系统的主要特征,使得系统因其低惯量、弱阻尼的特性所引起的稳定性问题尤为突出。为此,针对含输入串联输出并联型双有源桥(ISOP-DAB)变换器的中低压直流配电系统进行阻抗建模并提出一种适用于中低压直流配电系统的稳定性分析方法。首先,建立了ISOP-DAB变换器的二端口阻抗模型以及其他单元的阻抗模型。在此基础上根据系统内各单元的端口特性将中低压直流配电系统等效为2个单母线直流子系统,并得到整个系统在中、低压侧的等效阻抗比,当且仅当该等效阻抗比满足奈奎斯特判据时,系统可稳定运行。最后,基于PSCAD/EMTDC平台搭建了含ISOP-DAB变换器的中低压直流配电系统的时域仿真模型,通过仿真实验以及理论计算对比分析了恒功率负载及线路参数对系统稳定性的影响。仿真结果验证了ISOP-DAB变换器的小信号模型以及所提稳定性分析方法的准确性和有效性。

考虑电流应力优化的ISOP-DAB变换器扰动均压控制策略

针对输入串联输出并联双有源桥(dual active bridge,DAB)变换器子模块内部参数不匹配导致的功率不平衡,以及单移相(single phase shift,SPS)控制下变换器工作效率低的问题,该文基于拓展移相(extended phase shift,EPS)控制提出一种扰动均压(disturbance voltage sharing,DVS)控制策略。通过建立EPS控制下的电流应力解析模型,求解最优电流应力对应下的内外移相比组合。进一步,设计逐级扰动方案,通过扰动模块的外移相比,对各模块内部参数失配时的输入电压进行补偿。DVS控制策略在实现串并联模块间功率平衡的前提下,降低变换器电流应力,从而提升变换器的工作效率。此外,由于无需在每个控制环路中增设输入电压传感器,系统结构更为简化,硬件成本更低。最后,通过仿真和实验验证了所提控制策略的正确性和有效性。

DAB DC-DC变流器的磁平衡控制方法

双有源桥(DAB)DC-DC变换器的磁平衡通常由变压器原副边串联隔直电容来实现,这种方法增加了电路体积和损耗,尤其在大电流输入或输出场合。通过对DAB变换器工作原理的分析,提出了一种应用滞环控制的微调变压器原边开关管占空比的主动控制方法来实现变压器和电感的磁平衡,克服实际电路中寄生参数及偏差引起的磁偏问题。仿真和试验验证了该方案的有效性,可用于DAB变换器在无隔直电容情况下的磁平衡控制。

Study of Sliding Mode Control of DC-DC Buck Converter

In this paper, a robust sliding mode controller for the control of dc-dc buck converter is designed and analyzed. Dynamic equations describing the buck converter are derived and sliding mode controller is designed. A two-loop control is employed for a buck converter. The robustness of the sliding mode controlled buck converter system is tested for step load changes and input voltage variations. The theoretical predictions are validated by means of simulations. Matlab/Simulink is used for the simulations. The simulation results are presented. The buck converter is tested with operating point changes and parameter uncertainties. Fast dynamic response of the output voltage and robustness to load and input voltage variations are obtained.

Modeling and Current Programmed Control of a Bidirectional Full Bridge DC-DC Converter

Modelling of bidirectional full bridge DC-DC converter as one of the most applicable converters has received significant attention. Mathematical modelling reduces the simulation time in comparison with detailed circuit response;moreover it is convenient for controller design purpose. Due to simple and effective methodology, average state space is the most common method among the modelling methods. In this paper a bidirectional full bridge converter is modelled by average state space and for each mode of operations a controller is designed. Attained mathematical model results are in a close agreement with detailed circuit simulation.

Design of Second Order Sliding Mode and Sliding Mode Algorithms:A Practical Insight to DC-DC Buck Converter

This paper presents a simple and systematic approach to design second order sliding mode controller for buck converters.The second order sliding mode control(SOSMC)based on twisting algorithm has been implemented to control buck switch mode converter.The idea behind this strategy is to suppress chattering and maintain robustness and finite time convergence properties of the output voltage error to the equilibrium point under the load variations and parametric uncertainties.In addition,the influence of the twisting algorithm on the performance of closed-loop system is investigated and compared with other algorithms of first order sliding mode control such as adaptive sliding mode control(ASMC),nonsingular terminal sliding mode control(NTSMC).In comparative evaluation,the transient response of the output voltage with the step change in the load and the start-up response of the output voltage with the step change in the input voltage of buck converter were compared.Experimental results were obtained from a hardware setup constructed in laboratory.Finally,for all of the surveyed control methods,the theoretical considerations,numerical simulations,and experimental measurements from a laboratory prototype are compared for different operating points.It is shown that the proposed twisting method presents an improvement in steady state error and settling time of output voltage during load changes.

直流微电网DAB变换器和直流固态变压器的非线性控制策略

直流微电网中,当双有源全桥(DAB)变换器及直流固态变压器(DCSST)带恒功率负载运行时,恒功率负载负阻抗特性会对系统的稳定性造成不良影响。文中提出了一种基于非线性扰动观测器及反步控制的新型复合带恒功率负载直流变换器控制策略,推导得出DAB变换器和DCSST数学模型的布鲁诺夫斯基标准型,采用基于非线性扰动观测器的大信号非线性扰动估计方法作为前馈补偿提高输出电压调节的准确性,结合反步控制方法保证DAB变换器和DCSST在大信号扰动下的稳定性。实验结果表明,所提出的控制方法既能在大信号扰动下保证DAB变换器和DCSST的稳定性,又能在不同工况下保证快速动态响应和准确的电压跟踪。

An Experimental Simulation of a Design Three-Port DC-DC Converter

Traditional DC-DC converter topologies interface two power terminals: a source and a load. The construction of diverse and flexible power management and distribution (PMAD) systems with such topologies is governed by a tight compromise between converter count, efficiency, and control complexity. The broader impact of the current research activity is the development of enhanced power converter systems suitable for a wide range of applications. Potential users of this technology include the designers of portable and stand-alone systems such as laptops, hand-held electronics, and communication repeater stations. High power topology options support the evolution of clean power technologies such as hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV’s) and solar vehicles. DC-DC converter is considered as an advanced environmental issue since it is a greenhouse emission eliminator. By utilizing the advancement of these renewable energy sources, we minimize the use of fossil fuel. Thus, we will have a cleaner and pollution free environment. In this paper, a three-port DC-DC converter is designed and discussed. The converter was built and tested at the energy research laboratory at Taibah University, Al Madinah, KSA.

LARGE SIGNAL DISCRETE-TIME MODEL FOR PARALLELED BUCK CONVERTERS

As a number of switch combinations are involved in operation of multi converter system, conventional methods for obtaining discrete time large signal model of these converter systems result in a very complex solution. A simple sampled data technique for modeling distributed dc dc PWM converters system (DCS) was proposed. The resulting model is nonlinear and can be linearized for analysis and design of DCS. These models are also suitable for fast simulation of these networks. As the input and output of dc dc converters are slow varying, suitable model for DCS was obtained in terms of the finite order input/output approximation.

死区影响下双有源桥DC-DC变换器的改进型协同三移相控制

双有源桥(dual-active bridge,DAB)DC-DC变换器在传统的协同三移相控制(cooperative triple-phase-shift,CTPS)下,能在消除两侧回流功率的同时取得更优的电流特性和传输效率,但上述优化算法未考虑死区时间对电压、电流以及优化效果的影响。为此,通过分析不同功率段内死区时间对DAB电压、电流波形以及回流功率优化效果的影响,基于电感伏秒平衡特性推导出包含死区的新移相比计算式,建立含有死区的传输功率模型和功率临界点。在此基础上,提出一种改进的协同三移相控制(improved cooperative triple-phase-shift,ICTPS)策略,实现了不同功率段内死区影响的抑制。最后,在搭建的试验样机上进行了对比实验,实验结果验证了关于死区影响理论分析的正确性,以及所提ICTPS控制策略对死区影响抑制的有效性。

Simulation of multiphase boost DC-DC converter with the stable control strategy

The multiphase boost DC-DC converter with stable control strategy is presented. Multi- phase boost DC-DC converter is designed for high voltage and high power applications, and could be achieved by the adjustment of voltage doubler rectifiers on the secondary side of high frequency transformers. The stable control strategy for three phase boost DC-DC converter has been utilized during simulation in this study and this strategy can be extend to N-number of phases. The stable control strategy consists of only three voltage loops, which are sufficient for appropriate and efficient operation of three phase boost DC-DC converter. With the stable control strategy, the equal power balance sharing can be obtained between input and output. The stability of control strategy has been evaluated by simulating the multiphase boost DC-DC converter for the same and mismatch turn ratios of high frequency transformers. The simulation result is good and the objective of the strategy is a- chieved.