Integrated Dual Output Converter with Low Electric Stress on Components

Author(s):  
Priyanka R ◽  
Shanmugalakshmi R

In recent days there is a vast development in the field of power electronic converters. Necessity of multiple level of voltage demand is raised for single supply system. To meet different level of load demand single input and multiple output topologies (SIMO) are created. There are many such converters fall under SIMO converters. The Integrated Dual Output Converter (IDOC) is one among them. The IDOC is a DC-DC converter that performs boost and buck operations simultaneously with a single input. It is basically evolved from boost converter, replacing a single switch by couple of switches. Both the switches are connected in series not only to perform both buck and boost operation but also to provide continuous input current. Main advantage of IDOC over conventional boost and buck converter is the reduced number of switches. Comparisons among another six buck-boost converters and the proposed IDOC converter are presented. It is found that the proposed converter’s voltage gain is smaller than the other converters’ in step-down mode.  Also, based upon the comparisons among the same kind and same number of components, the voltage and current stresses on the power switch of the proposed IDOC converter are less than or equal to those of the comparative converters, and the voltage stress on the charge pump capacitor and the switching device power rating of the proposed IDOC converter are always lower than those of other comparative converters. These advantages make component selection for the proposed converter much easier, and it can be used for industrial application. In order to check the behavior of the converter simulation is carried out in a MATLAB/SIMULINK. The simulation results validated the operation of the converter.

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3009
Author(s):  
Mohammad Tahan ◽  
David O. Bamgboje ◽  
Tingshu Hu

A new single-input multiple-output (SIMO) converter is proposed in this work by incorporating flyback and buck converters in a master–slave configuration. The objective of this work is to address the cross regulation problem, achieve tight voltage regulation, improve the circuit form factor and attain a fast transient response for a SIMO flyback converter. The flyback converter maintains the output channels within 10% of their rated voltages and the SIMO buck converter is placed in series with the flyback converter such that it compensates for the output voltage deviation. Moreover, a time multiplexing switching scheme decouples output channel to eliminate the cross-regulation problem and remove the need for an additional winding transformer per each output channel. A type II compensator with a peak current mode controller was designed to achieve faster transient response which is critical for the proposed configuration. A thorough steady-state analysis was carried out on a triple output channel topology to obtain the design criteria and component values. MATLAB/Simscape modelling and simulation was used to validate the effectiveness of the proposed converter with the result yielding satisfactory transience even with load disturbance. Additionally, the result of the proposed converter is compared with previously published works.


Author(s):  
L. Wang ◽  
D.S. Yu ◽  
Ruidong Xu ◽  
Z. B. Ye ◽  
H.H.C. Iu ◽  
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Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauricio Dalla Vecchia ◽  
Giel Van den Broeck ◽  
Simon Ravyts ◽  
Johan Driesen

This paper explores and presents the application of the Inductor–Diode and Inductor-Capacitor-Diode structures in a DC–DC step-down configuration for systems that require voltage adjustments. DC micro/picogrids are becoming more popular nowadays and the study of power electronics converters to supply the load demand in different voltage levels is required. Multiple strategies to step-down voltages are proposed based on different approaches, e.g., high-frequency transformer and voltage multiplier/divider cells. The key question that motivates the research is the investigation of the aforementioned Inductor–Diode and Inductor–Capacitor–Diode, current multiplier/divider cells, in a step-down application. The two-stage buck converter is used as a study case to achieve the output voltage required. To extend the intermediate voltage level flexibility in the two-stage buck converter, a second switch was implemented replacing a diode, which gives an extra degree-of-freedom for the topology. Based on this modification, three regions of operation are theoretically defined, depending on the operational duty cycles δ2 and δ1 of switches S2 and S1. The intermediate and output voltage levels are defined based on the choice of the region of operation and are mapped herein, summarizing the possible voltage levels achieved by each configuration. The paper presents the theoretical analysis, simulation, implementation and experimental validation of a converter with the following specifications; 48 V/12 V input-to-output voltage, different intermediate voltage levels, 100 W power rating, and switching frequency of 300 kHz. Comparisons between mathematical, simulation, and experimental results are made with the objective of validating the statements herein introduced.


Author(s):  
Shahen Poghosyan ◽  
Armen Amirjanyan ◽  
Albert Malkhasyan

The major advantage of PSA is the possibility of in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis of NPP actual configuration with definition of factors introducing a significant contribution to the general risk of reactor core damage. However main lack of the PSA current models is neglect of equipment ageing effects. Neglecting of ageing effects in PSA could lead to incorrectness of risk profile and influent on risk-informed decision making process. To solve this issue incorporation of ageing aspects into PSA models for Armenian NPP Unit 2 was initiated. Implementation of ageing trend analysis for all PSA components is insuperable effort, so the first step of the analysis is component selection activity. This paper is addressing the approach on component selection for ageing-trend analysis within PSA models. Presented approach is based on ageing effect and risk importance data. The procedure was developed and implemented in the framework of ageing aspects incorporation into PSA level 1 model for Armenian NPP Unit 2.


Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Farzan Moghaddam ◽  
Alex Van den Bossche

In this paper, the concept of a forward balancing technique fed by a buck converter for lithium-based batteries in Electrical Vehicle (EV) applications is investigated. The proposed active topology equalizes eight cells in a series in a battery pack, by using a forward converter for each battery pack and the whole battery packs, using a buck converter. The battery bank consists of four battery packs, which are in series. Therefore, the proposed system will equalize 32 cells in series. In this paper, the proposed circuit employs a single transistor used in a Zero Voltage Switch (ZVS) for the forward converter. In practice, this means a capacitor in parallel with the switch at the same time a demagnetizing of the transformer is obtained. The circuit realizes a low Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and reduces ringing. To overcome the problem of many pins on a coil former, the transformer secondary windings are made by using hairpin winding, on a ring core. It permits, e.g., having eight secondaries and uniform output voltages. Each secondary winding is made by two hairpin turns using two zero-Ohm resistors in series. The proposed topology has less components and circuitry, and it can equalize multiple battery packs by using a single buck converter and several forward converters for each battery pack. Experimental and simulation results are performed to verify the viability of the proposed topology.


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