The Effect of Switching Frequency Modulation on the Differential-Mode Conducted Interference of the Boost Power-Factor Correction Converter

2007 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 526-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Morrison ◽  
Daithi Power
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Frequency Modulation ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Differential Mode

scholarly journals Differential Mode Noise Estimation and Filter Design for Interleaved Boost Power Factor Correction Converters

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 2716
Author(s):  
Naser Nourani Esfetanaj ◽  
Huai Wang ◽  
Frede Blaabjerg ◽  
Pooya Davari
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Filter Design ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
Phase Shifting ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Differential Mode ◽  
Good Efficiency ◽  
Filter Size ◽  
Emi Filter ◽  
The Impact

Interleaved power factor correction (PFC) is widely used circuit topology due to good efficiency and power density for single-switch boost PFC. As the differential mode (DM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise magnitude depends upon the input current ripple, this research details a comprehensive study of DM EMI filter design for interleaved boost PFC with the aim of minimizing the component size. It is also demonstrated that the different numbers of interleaved stages and switching frequency influence the filter attenuation requirement and, thus, the EMI filter size. First, an analytical model is derived on the basis of the Norton equivalent circuit model for the differential mode noises of interleaved boost PFC within the frequency range of 9–500 kHz. The derived model can help identify the proper phase shifting among the interleaved boost converters in order to minimize the considered differential mode noises at the filter design frequency. So, a novel phase-shift method is developed to get a minimized attenuation required by a filter in Band B. Further, a volume optimization of the required DM filter was introduced based on the calculated filter attenuation and volumetric component parameters. Based on the obtained results, unconventional and conventional phase shifts have demonstrated a good performance in decreasing the EMI filter volume in Band B and Band A, respectively. A 2-kW interleaved PFC case study is presented to verify the theoretical analyses and the impact of phase-shifting on EMI filter size.

Effects of Switching Frequency Modulation on Input Power Quality of Boost Power Factor Correction Converter

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniss Stepins ◽  
Jin Huang
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Frequency Modulation ◽  
Spread Spectrum ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Switching Frequency

Switching frequency modulation (SFM) as spread-spectrum technique has been used for electromagnetic interference reduction in switching power converters. In this paper, a switching-frequency-modulated boost power factor correction (PFC) converter operating in continuous conduction mode is analysed in detail in terms of its input power quality. Initially, the effect of SFM on the input current total harmonic distortion, power factor and low-frequency harmonics of the PFC converter are studied by using computer simulations. Some advices on choosing parameters of SFM are given. Then the theoretical results are verified experimentally. It is shown that, from a power quality point of view, SFM can be harmful (it can significantly worsen the power quality of the PFC converter) or almost harmless. The results depend on how properly the modulation parameters are selected.

scholarly journals A Zero-Voltage-Transition Interleaved Boost Converter and Its Application to PFC

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lúcio dos Reis Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Pulse Width ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
High Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Interleaved Boost Converter ◽  
Efficient Power ◽  
Zero Voltage

An efficient power factor correction converter is presented. Two boost-topology switching cells are interleaved to minimize EMI while operating at lower switching frequency and soft switching to minimize losses. The result is a system with high conversion efficiency, able to operate in a pulse-width-modulation (PWM) way. Seven transition states of the ZVT converter in one switching period are described. In order to illustrate the operational principle key, implementation details, including simulations, are described. The validity of this converter is guaranteed by the obtained results.

Improved Efficiency in Power Factor Correction Circuits with a pn-Gated SiC FET

2007 ◽  
Vol 556-557 ◽  
pp. 995-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin L. Kelley ◽  
Michael S. Mazzola ◽  
William L. Draper
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
Field Effect Transistor ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
Switching Function ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Voltage Range ◽  
Effect Transistor ◽  
Conduction Mode

The purpose of this paper is to present an all-SiC switched AC-DC converter using active power factor correction. The typical boost-converter approach is employed using continuous conduction mode. A SiC Schottky barrier diode performs the free-wheeling diode function, and a 600 V, 0.12 % SiC vertical junction field effect transistor performs the switching function under the control of a Fairchild ML4821 integrated circuit. The converter is operable off-line over the full universal voltage range (85-260 VAC), but it was optimized for a 400-600 W application operating at 208 VAC. Results are presented that demonstrate extremely high efficiency at a switching frequency of 500 kHz, the highest operating frequency of the ML4821.

scholarly journals Control Techniques and Power Factor Correction Methods: A Review

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ganiyu Adedayo Ajenikoko ◽  
Oluwatomi Adigun ◽  
Amend Olayinka Rafiu
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Duty Ratio ◽  
Current Loop ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Constant Frequency

The ratio of real power flowing into the load to the apparent power in a circuit is referred to as the power factor (PF). It has no unit as its values lie between 0 and 1. Power factor correction (PFC) leads to a reduction in apparent power drawn from the ac source which in turn saves energy and minimizes the transmission losses. This paper reviews various methods used for PFC as well as the various control measures for power factor. The correction methods include distributed PFC, group PFC, centralized PFC and combined PFC. Distributed PFC is applicable to large electrical equipment with constant load and power with long connection times. Combined PFC is the hybrid between a distributed and a centralized correction method. Peak current control technique makes use of constant switching frequency even though, the presence of sub-harmonic oscillations at a duty cycle greater than 50% is a disadvantage. The presence of constant switching frequency and better input current waveforms are some of the applications of average current control. In the discontinuous current pulse width modulation (PWM) control, the internal current loop is completely eliminated so that the switch is at a constant frequency. In nonlinear carrier controllers, the duty ratio is determined by comparing a signal derived from the main switch current with a periodic nonlinear carrier waveform. Therefore, combined PFC and nonlinear carrier controllers are more accurate PFC methods for the power plant because they employ a high power factor boost converter with low total harmonic distortion for installations of large equipment with a constant load. This research paper forms a basis for power system planning as it assists in recommending the appropriate and adequate technique(s) for correcting and controlling the pf of the factory.

A Novel High Gain SEPIC Converter with the Tapped Inductor Model Operating in Discontinuous Conduction Mode for Power Factor Correction

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 450
Author(s):  
Sathiyamoorthy S ◽  
Gopinath M
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
High Gain ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Voltage Multiplier ◽  
Discontinuous Conduction Mode ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Zero Current Switching ◽  
Conduction Mode

Power Factor Correction (PFC) has become one of the most active research areas in the field of power electronics due to the surplus power required for various industrial applications around the world. In this work, a novel SEPIC converter with the Tapped Inductor model operating in Discontinuous Conduction Mode (TI-SEPIC- DCM) is proposed for PFC. The proposed TI-SEPIC-DCM improves the voltage gain through voltage multiplier cell and charge pump circuit. The voltage multiplier cell also helps in attaining the Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) and Zero-Current Switching (ZCS), which results in higher switching frequency and size reduction. Moreover, a third order harmonic reduction control loop has been proposed for better harmonic mitigation. The proposed work has been simulated in MATLAB and the results are obtained to validate the significance of the proposed TI-SEPIC- DCM with near unity power factor and reduced harmonics.

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