Analysis and Comparison of Power Electronic Converters for Conventional and Toroidal Switched Reluctance Machines

Different power electronic converter topologies are introduced in this paper for both Conventional Switched Reluctance Machine (CSRM) and Toroidal Switched Reluctance Machine (TSRM) drive systems. Their commutation, switch and diode currents, power losses, and efficiencies under over modulation operation are analyzed and compared for converter characteristics study, performance evaluation and topology selection for CSRM and TSRM drive systems. The switch and diode silicon volumes required for each CSRM and TSRM drives are also compared according to their corresponding currents at the equivalent machine torque versus speed operating points.

A new high-performance AC/DC power factor correction switching converter based on one-cycle control technology and active floating-charge technology

A new family of converters,high-performance AC/DC power factor correction(PFC) switching converters with one-cycle control technology and active floating-charge technology,was derived and experimentally verified.The topology of a single-phase CCM and DCM Boost-PFC switching converter was also analyzed.Its operating prniciples and control methods were expounded.Based on these,a new type of AC/DC switching converter circuits for PFC combined with one-cycle control technology was presented herein.The proposed AC/DC switching converter significantly helps improve the converter efficiency and its power factor value.

Exact Dynamic Modeling of PWM DC-to-DC Power Converters—Part II: Discontinuous Conduction Mode

This paper follows on from the first paper, Part I, where a general formulation of a describing function approach to frequency response determination of switched linear networks, such as PWM converters, was simplified and updated. The models assume a piecewise linear state space equation description of the system and results in a closed form solution for the sought after frequency response. In Part I, model derivation was demonstrated for the case of PWM converters operating in the continuous conduction mode (CCM). This operating mode does not feature any state dependent switching times. In this paper, Part II, frequency response models for any transfer function for PWM converters operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) are derived based on the theory presented in Part I. This operating model features state dependent switching times. The describing function models developed are exact and therefore, in terms of accuracy, are to be preferred over averaged models which are widely used. The example of a boost dc-to-dc converter operating in DCM is simulated to obtain the control to output and input to output frequency responses and are compared with the models derived here. Excellent agreement between the simulated and model responses was found. Matlab code implementing the analytical models is also presented which the user can adapt for any other PWM converter topology. The models derived here may be used as a basis from which simplified models may be derived while still preserving required accuracy.

Exact Dynamic Modeling of PWM DC-to-DC Power Converters—Part I: Continuous Conduction Mode

A general approach is presented by which the exact frequency response of any transfer function of switched linear networks can be determined. This is achieved with a describing function approach using a state space equation formulation. This work presents a somewhat simplified set of equations to one previously given by one of the authors. To demonstrate application of the general formulation, the frequency responses of switched networks used as PWM DC-to-DC converters operating in continuous conduction mode (CCM) under voltage mode control are derived. (The accompanying paper, Part II, will present results for converters operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM)). From the general sets of equations developed here, both the control to output and input source variation to output frequency responses are derived. The describing function approach enables exact frequency response determination, even at high frequencies where the accuracy using average models may be compromised. Confirmation of the accuracy of the derived models is provided by comparing the responses with those obtained using the commercial simulator PSIM on a PWM boost converter. The magnitude and phase responses are shown to match perfectly over the full range of frequencies up to close to half the switching frequency. Matlab code that implements the models is given such that the user can easily adapt for use with other PWM converter topologies.

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.

Evaluation of Switched-Reluctance Machine through Generalized Sizing Equations

With the evolution of converter fed machines (CFMs), it becomes important to evaluate the power potential of such machines of vastly different topologies with a variety of waveforms of back emf and current. It is based on the generalized sizing equations and permits the evaluation of the main dimensions with respect to the power of those machines. In this paper, a general approach is presented to extend the evaluation method of machine power density to the switched reluctance (SR) machine, and furthermore to compare the power production capability between the SR machine and the well known squirrel cage induction machine.

集成有源开关电感和Y源倍压单元的高增益DC-DC变换器

针对光伏发电系统中光伏组件电压等级的提升,提出一种集成有源开关电感和Y源倍压单元的高增益DC-DC变换器。所提变换器能够实现低开关管电压应力,具有高自由度电压调节能力,在满足一定升压条件下仍能保证电路的效率,在光伏发电中具有较大的应用潜力。对变换器的工作模态、器件电压电流应力、参数设计和损耗效率进行详细阐述。最后通过实验验证所提拓扑结构的可行性。

基于QFSK调制的DC-DC变换器功率/数据复合传输方法

传统电力线通信方案的硬件设计较为复杂。DC-DC变换器具有发送数据的潜能,可进行功率/数据复合传输。文中提出一种基于四进制频移键控(QFSK)调制的电力电子开关调制方案,通过调制开关频率将数据信息嵌入原始脉宽调制(PWM)信号中,使得电压纹波携带数据的频率特征;再通过基于滑动离散傅里叶变换的解调方案实现数据接收,最终实现功率/数据的同步传输。首先,证明了PWM信号与电压纹波频率一致的关系;然后,给出数据调制与解调的方案;以负载突变工况为例,通过对Buck变换器建模,分析功率变换暂态过程对通信的干扰影响;最后,搭建由两个Buck变换器组成的实验平台,验证了所提方案可实现20 kbit/s的通信速率;并以光伏优化器为应用背景,验证了所提方案的有效性。

一种新型软开关双向大变比DC-DC变换器研究

目前,开关电源等电力电子设备主要的能量损耗集中在开关器件上的开关损耗,因此国内外学者对软开关技术进行了大量的深入研究,以期提高电力电子设备的效率。提出一种新型软开关双向大变比DC-DC变换器,通过软开关方案的设计与应用,减小了功率开关管电压尖峰,实现了各功率开关管相应的零电压开通与关断、零电流开通与关断,提升了变换器的效率。对所提变换器的工作原理和模态变化进行了详细的理论分析,并搭建了1台48~400 V、400 W实验样机,验证了理论分析的正确性。

Analysis and Design of Single Switch Hybrid Step-Up Converter

A Single Switch Hybrid Step-up Converter with high voltage gain, which is suitable for renewable energy system, is proposed in this paper. The proposed converter consists of one switched diode-inductor cell and a capacitor. While switching, both are charged in parallel from the input source and discharged in series to the output. In order to obtain extra voltage gain at lower duty cycle, the voltage multiplier cell is integrated with the proposed converter. The main advantages of the converter are high voltage gain, reduced voltage stress, simple structure and low output voltage ripples. The operating principle and steady state theoretical analysis are presented. A 250 W prototype converter is implemented with 12 V input and 120 V output to verify the design and analysis of this converter and it has an efficiency of over 90% in all operations.

三电平电流型推挽双向DC/DC变换器及工作特性分析

储能DC/DC变换器需要解决电池侧电流纹波和宽电压范围问题。本文研究了一种可用于电能路由器储能环节的三电平电流型推挽式双向DC/DC变换器,具有高增益、电流纹波小和宽输入电压范围的特征。以传输电感两端电压匹配为原则研究了采用脉冲宽度调制(PWM)加移相控制下的工作机理,深入分析了正向和反向工作模式。研究了占空比、桥间移相比和桥内移相比对功率传输的影响以及不同模式下的系统性能,以实现变换器的高效率功率传输。通过建立各功率管开通时刻的瞬态等效电路深入研究了功率管寄生电容、变压器励磁电感对实现软开关的影响。推导出开通时刻的准谐振方程,从而得到功率管实现软开关的条件,为参数优化设计奠定了基础。在3 kW实验平台上进行了实验研究,实验结果验证了理论分析的正确性。

Modular Multilevel Converter with Thyristor DC-link Switch for Full-torque Variable-speed Drives

The modular multilevel converter(MMC)is a promising topology for medium-voltage drive applications due to its high-quality output waveforms,low device switching frequency and voltage rating.However,the large cell capacitor voltage ripple is a severe challenge faced by MMC at low motor speeds.Recently,a hybrid MMC(HMMC)topology is proven to be a competitive solution because of its lower cell capacitor voltage ripple and not demonstrating a common-mode voltage(CMV)problem compared with other methods.However,the DC-link switch with IGBT limits HMMC from being applied in highvoltage applications.This paper uses a thyristor instead of IGBT as the DC-link switch.To ensure the thyristor can be softly turned on and safely turned off,a new control scheme is proposed.When using this proposed scheme,HMMC can also tolerate the failure of the thyristor being turned-off without shutting down the system,effectively improving its reliability.The cell capacitor voltage ripple analysis is presented considering the effects of the thyristor switching process.In addition,a decoupled energy balancing control is utilized to suppress the fluctuation of the DC current.Experimental results obtained from a 380 V/7.5 kW downscaled prototype validate the effectiveness of starting up a motor from the standby mode to rated speed applying full-torque.

宽输入电压降压型DC-DC转换器发展综述

电源管理芯片在电子设备系统中担负起对电能的变换、分配、检测及其他电能管理的职责,最常见的结构是线性电源和开关电源。开关电源通过控制开关管开通和关断的时间,维持稳定的输出电压,以其高效率、小型化的特点而广泛应用于几乎所有的电子设备。工业控制系统、汽车电子等领域往往存在多个电压轨,在不同工作阶段还存在输入电压瞬间大范围变换的情况,这要求其具有高输入电压的同时,还需要在一个较宽的输入范围内能够高效地给负载供电。文章围绕宽输入电压DC-DC的转换效率提升、快速响应技术及低EMI设计进行了综合阐述,并分析了学术界和业界的一些最新进展。

一种应用于航天器分布式供电系统的ZVS三端口DC-DC变换器

提出一种应用于航天器分布式供电系统的零电压开关(ZVS)三端口DC-DC变换器(TPC)。对于集成双Buck/Boost双有源桥DC-DC变换器型TPC,一次侧开关管的ZVS范围与3个端口的电压及3个端口之间的传输功率有关。为了实现一次侧开关管ZVS范围的扩展,提出在电路拓扑结构中引入基于耦合电感的辅助电路,相较于传统ZVS实现方法,该拓扑可防止蓄电池端口电流波形上的陷波,进而有利于航天器分布式供电系统中蓄电池寿命的延长。此外,磁耦合电感可减少电感数量,不仅起到滤波作用,还为主开关管提供ZVS实现条件。最后,搭建TPC样机进行实验验证,结果验证该拓扑与控制方法的可行性。

基于ZVS的双向全桥DC-DC变换器最小回流功率双重移相分段控制

双向全桥DC-DC(DAB)变换器在直流微电网作为可再生能源与储能设备的能量传输环节,通过实现零电压开关(ZVS)和最小回流功率,可显著地提升DAB变换器的性能,从而提高直流微电网的稳定性。但同时实现ZVS和最小回流功率控制在理论上是相互制约的。针对这一问题,该文提出一种基于ZVS的最小回流功率双重移相分段控制策略。通过对双重移相下的传输功率进行分段,前段将ZVS作为约束条件,得到基于ZVS条件下的最小回流功率控制策略,后段通过KKT条件法实现在给定传输功率下的最小回流功率控制策略。通过将所提控制策略和传统的双重移相控制对比分析,发现所提控制策略具有更小的回流功率和电流应力,提高了变换器的性能。最后,基于所提控制策略搭建实验样机,验证了控制策略的正确性和有效性。

双向全桥串联谐振DC/DC变换器扩展相移控制的全局优化方法

基于传统基波等效法建立的双向全桥串联谐振(dual bridge series resonant,DBSR)DC/DC变换器模型准确度不高,导致控制存在误差,变换器的工作效率降低。文中采用分段分析法建立DBSR变换器在扩展相移(extended phase shift,EPS)控制下的模型,能够准确描述变换器的特性。传统单相移控制下变换器的回流功率和开关损耗较大,导致变换器工作效率降低,而文中提出一种基于EPS控制的全局优化控制方法,能有效降低回流功率和开关损耗。首先分析双向全桥串联谐振DC/DC变换器的回流功率原理,建立回流功率的优化控制模型;然后结合软开关条件及考虑死区时间下的完全软开关特性,建立双向全桥串联谐振DC/DC变换器的全局优化控制算法;最后,在基于TMS320F28335控制器的实物实验平台上,对所提方法与传统方法在宽电压增益下以及全功率范围内进行实验对比。实验结果表明:与传统基波分析法相比,所提建模方法具有更高的准确度,且所提的优化控制方法可以有效降低回流功率,显著降低变换器的开关损耗,能够大幅提升变换器的传输效率。

一种新型单级隔离型AC-DC变换器研究

文中提出一种新型单级式隔离AC-DC变换器及控制方案。所提结构在不改变图腾柱无桥功率因数校正(totem pole bridge-free power factor correction,TP-PFC)和双向全桥(dual active bridge,DAB)两级式AC-DC变换器特性的前提下,将TP-PFC高频桥臂和DAB原边侧第一个桥臂进行开关复用,减小了开关器件数目。同时,相较于TP-PFC和DAB两级式AC-DC变换器,取消了直流母线电解电容并且抑制了交流电感电流尖峰。利用其拓扑特点及所提出的控制方案,实现了拓扑开关器件的全范围软开关。首先详细分析所提拓扑结构的工作特性,包括工作模态、拓扑优点、功率特性及软开关特性;其次基于对拓扑的分析,提出控制简单的控制策略;最后,对所提拓扑结构及控制方案进行实验验证。

基于移相和调频的单级双向AC-DC变换器临界电流调制策略

传统双有源桥单级AC-DC变换器的移相调制难以实现全范围软开关,开关管损耗大,效率难以进一步提高。针对此问题,该文提出一种基于临界电流模式(BCM)的调制策略,将移相和调频相结合,实现所有开关管的零电压开通,从而有效地降低了开通损耗。该文分析单级式双向AC-DC变换器的临界电流调制基本原理和软开关实现条件,并推导出软开关条件下的移相和频率数学表达式。搭建DC 48 V、AC 220 V、500 W实验样机,最高效率达到94%,通过实验验证该调制策略的有效性和正确性。

直流供电交错并联双向DC/DC变换器切换控制研究

随着能源危机加剧,我国通过能源产业结构调整,扩大了新能源的研发及推广应用。为在高质量发展主题下持续推进节能减排,提高电力供给效率,应持续加强直流供电中的变换器切换控制研究。文章以此为出发点,概述了直流供电系统交错并联双向DC/DC变换器建模,剖析了双向DC/DC变换器控制方法。并在此基础上对切换控制策略与切换控制仿真内容进行了具体讨论。

基于切换线性系统理论的DC-DC变换器控制系统的能控性和能达性

该文将电力电子电路视为一类混杂动态系统,尝试在DC-DC变换器控制系统研究中引入切换线性系统的概念和理论。将基本DC-DC变换器建立为切换线性模型,由此提出DC-DC变换器能控性和能达性等基本控制特性,为DC-DC变换器控制系统的优化控制和其它控制策略的实现提供理论依据。以Buck变换器控制系统设计为例进行仿真验证,分析了能控性和能达性研究的理论意义。该文的研究还表明,研究方法也适应于其它电力电子电路能控性和能达性的研究。