DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BI - DIRECTIONAL ISOLATED FULL BRIDGE CONVERTER
Defense Dunisha Presentation
1. M.E.Sc. Thesis
Wijeratne
Outline A Three-Phase AC-DC Single-Stage ZVZCS
Introduction PWM Full-Bridge Converter
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles M.E.Sc Public Lecture
The Proposed Summer 2009
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
Dunisha Wijeratne
& Experimental Student Number: 250442424
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Conclusion
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
2009 August 04
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Introduction Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Literature Review
Fundamental
Principles Thesis Objectives
The Proposed
Converter
Fundamental Principles
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
The Proposed Converter
& Experimental
Waveforms
Converter Analysis
Conclusion
Converter Design & Experimental Waveforms
Conclusion
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Acknowledgements 3
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Outline
I appreciate the support given by everybody to accomplish
Introduction
my Masters.
Literature Review My supervisor Dr. Gerry Moschopoulos
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental My thesis examination committee, Dr. Abbas Samani,
Principles
Dr. Jagath Samarabandu, Dr. Kazimierz Adamiak and
The Proposed
Converter Dr. Mile Ostojic.
Converter
Analysis Dr. S. Kumarawadu of University of Moratuwa
Converter Design
& Experimental My senior Dr. Sondeep Bassan
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Conclusion Gerrit Aartsen, Eugen Porter and Trent Steensman in
the Electronics Shop
Administrative staff of the ECE department
My Parents.
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Introduction to Power Electronics
Outline
Introduction
Power electronics is the field of electrical engineering related
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to the use of semiconductor devices to convert power from
Thesis Objectives
the form available from a source to that required by a load.
Fundamental A block diagram of a typical power electronic system is
Principles
shown in the figure below.
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Conclusion
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Semiconductor Devices
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms MOSFET symbol IGBT symbol
Conclusion
Applications:
MOSFETs: Low power & High switching frequency
IGBTs : Low switching & High power
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Soft Switching Techniques
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design Soft switching techniques used are classified as
& Experimental
Waveforms Zero-voltage switching (ZVS) or
Conclusion Zero-current switching (ZCS).
MOSFETs have a significant drain-source capacitance,
hence usually implemented with ZVS.
IGBTs have a slower turn-off, hence usually implemented
with ZCS.
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Ac-Dc Two-Stage Power Conversion
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
Stage 1- Six-switch rectifier.
The Proposed
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Stage 2- Full-bridge converter(FBC) for higher power
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Analysis applications.
Converter Design
& Experimental Example
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Conclusion
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Problem Statement
Outline
Introduction The standard practice is to use two separate power
Literature Review converters to convert an ac input voltage to a desired &
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isolated dc output voltage, where the front end converter is
Fundamental
Principles performing the power factor correction(PFC) & back
The Proposed converter is performing the isolation.
Converter
Converter
Analysis Solution
Converter Design
& Experimental A new 3-phase, single-stage ac-dc full-bridge converter is
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proposed in the thesis that is cost effective, relatively simple
Conclusion
in design & which can be switched using standard PWM
techniques.
Goto S6
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Introduction 8
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Problem Statement
Outline
Introduction The standard practice is to use two separate power
Literature Review converters to convert an ac input voltage to a desired &
Thesis Objectives
isolated dc output voltage, where the front end converter is
Fundamental
Principles performing the power factor correction(PFC) & back
The Proposed converter is performing the isolation.
Converter
Converter
Analysis Solution
Converter Design
& Experimental A new 3-phase, single-stage ac-dc full-bridge converter is
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proposed in the thesis that is cost effective, relatively simple
Conclusion
in design & which can be switched using standard PWM
techniques.
Goto S6
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Full-Bridge Converter Operation
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design S1 & S2 are on;
& Experimental
Waveforms Transformer Voltage= +ve
Conclusion Power Transfer Mode
S2 is off, the body-diode of S3 & S1 are on
Transformer Voltage= 0
Freewheeling Mode
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Dc-Dc Full-Bridge Converter (Contd)
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design S1 is off & the body-diode of S4 & S3 are on
& Experimental
Waveforms Transformer Voltage= −ve
Conclusion Power Transfer Mode
S3 is off & the body-diode of S2 & S4 are on
Transformer Voltage= 0
Freewheeling Mode
Goto S1
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Phase-Shift Pulse Width Modulation
Outline
Introduction
The output dc voltage is controlled by controlling the
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width of the +ve & −ve voltage pulses relative to the
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zero voltage portions of the transformer.
Fundamental This is done by shifting the gating signal pulses of the
Principles
switches in one leg, relative to those of the switches in
The Proposed
Converter the other leg.
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Conclusion
This is considered to be the standard controlling of a
dc-dc full-bridge converter.
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Outline
Ac-Dc Front-End Converters
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design The Standard practice- 6-switch ac-dc Rectifier
& Experimental
Waveforms Converter.
Conclusion
Disadvantage:
Too many switches lead to complication & cost increase.
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Modular Approach
Outline
Introduction
Each module is 2-staged, where PFC boost converter is
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followed by a dc-dc converter.
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Conclusion
Advantage:
Available single-phase modules can be used.
Disadvantage:
The operation of each module should be synchronized
with respect to others.
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Reduced Switch Front-end Rectifiers
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design Advantage:
& Experimental
Waveforms Ac-dc rectifier switches are reduced to 4.
Conclusion
Disadvantages:
Still requires 7 or 8 switches in total.
2-stage power conversion.
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Three-phase Single-Switch Ac-Dc Front-end Rectifier
Outline
Introduction
There are 2 types:
Literature Review Boost (step-up) converter
Thesis Objectives Buck (step-down) converter
Fundamental
Principles
Boost converter operation:
The Proposed When S is on, each line inductor current rises to a peak
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proportional to the voltage applied in that switch cycle.
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Analysis When S is off, inductors discharge into the output
Converter Design
capacitor, currents fall to zero.
& Experimental
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Conclusion
Single-switch boost converter Inductor current
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Three-phase Single-Switch Ac-Dc Front-end Rectifier
Outline
Introduction
Operation of Buck Converter
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter Single-switch buck converter Capacitor voltage
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
When the switch is on input capacitors (Ca , Cb , & Cc )
Waveforms discharge into the load.
Conclusion
Capacitors charge with line currents when the switch is
off.
For PFC at the input side input capacitors must be
discontinuous.
Discontinuous capacitor voltage is bounded by the
sinusoidal average.
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Three-Phase Single-Stage Ac-Dc Converters
Outline
Introduction
Single-stage converter: A single converter performs both
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functions of PFC & dc-dc isolation.
Thesis Objectives
Plenty of research on low power, single-stage converters,
Fundamental
Principles but inadequate research on 3-phase, single-stage
The Proposed converters.
Converter
Converter This is because of the challenges of merging PFC &
Analysis
dc-dc conversion over a much wider load range than
Converter Design
& Experimental what the low power converters encounter.
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Conclusion There are many drawbacks associated with the existing
single-stage converters.
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Some Examples-Three-Phase Single-Stage Converters
Outline
Introduction
Example 1
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Conclusion
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Some Examples-Three-Phase Single-Stage Converters
Outline
Introduction
Example 2
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Conclusion
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Some Examples-Three-Phase Single-Stage Converters
Outline
Introduction
Example 3
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Conclusion
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Some Examples-Three-Phase Single-Stage Converters
Outline
Introduction
Example 4
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Conclusion
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To propose a new 3-phase, ac-dc, single-stage, PWM
Introduction
converter that can operate with an excellent input power
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factor & that does not have the disadvantages of the
Thesis Objectives existing 3-phase single-stage converters.
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
To analyze its steady-state operation & determine its
Converter steady-state characteristics.
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design To develop guidelines & a procedure for designing the
& Experimental
Waveforms proposed converter.
Conclusion
To confirm its feasibility with results obtained from a
experimental prototype.
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Outline
The proposed single-stage converter is based on the
Introduction
combination of
Literature Review A single-switch 3-phase buck converter,
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Conclusion
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Outline
The proposed single-stage converter is based on the
Introduction
combination of
Literature Review A single-switch 3-phase buck converter,
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental A dc-dc zero-voltage-zero-current switched (ZVZCS)
Principles
The Proposed
full-bridge converter.
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Outline
The proposed single-stage converter is based on the
Introduction
combination of
Literature Review A single-switch 3-phase buck converter,
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental A dc-dc zero-voltage-zero-current switched (ZVZCS)
Principles
The Proposed
full-bridge converter.
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Converter Ac-Dc Three-Phase Single-Switch Buck Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Three-Phase Single-Switch Buck Converter-Modes of
Outline Operation
Introduction
During a typical switching cycle, the converter goes through
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3 significant modes of operation: Goto 20
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms Mode 1 Mode 2
Conclusion
Mode 3
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Input PFC in Single-Switch Buck Converter
Outline
Introduction
The input currents are sinusoidal & in phase with the
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input phase voltages if input capacitors completely
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discharge as shown.
Goto 21
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
When the average input capacitor voltages are
sinusoidal, voltages across input inductors are sinusoidal.
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Dc-Dc Zero-Voltage-Zero-Current Switched (ZVZCS)
Outline Full-Bridge Converter
Introduction
Literature Review
A conventional dc-dc FBC is essentially a buck
Thesis Objectives
converter, but with transformer isolation.
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Dc-dc full-bridge converter Dc-dc buck converter
Conclusion
In a typical FBC primary current flows in the reverse
direction out of the converter & back into the source.
If a FBC is to replace the the buck converter, then there
cannot be a reverse current.
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Can ZVZCS Full-Bridge Converter replace Single-Switch
Outline Buck Converter?
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
A ZVZCS converter has the property that most of the
Conclusion circulating primary current when it is in a freewheeling
mode can be extinguished,
so there is no current in the anti-parallel diodes of the
switches when the converter exits a freewheeling mode.
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Dc-Dc ZVZCS Full-Bridge Converter
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms Similar to conventional dc-dc FBC, except for the
Conclusion passive circuit of Cx , Dc & Dd .
Cx impresses a counter voltage across the transformer
primary during a freewheeling mode to extinguish the
circulating current.
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Dc-Dc ZVZCS FBC Modes of Operation
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles Mode 1 (t0 < t < t1 )
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Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Mode 2 (t1 < t < t2 )
Conclusion
Mode 3 (t2 < t < t3 )
Goto S2
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Dc-Dc ZVZCS FBC Modes of Operation
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles Mode 4 (t3 < t < t4 )
The Proposed
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Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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Mode 5 (t4 < t < t5 )
Conclusion
Mode 6 (t5 < t < t6 )
Goto 26
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Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
The converter consists of a 3-phase L-C filter, a 3-phase
Conclusion
diode bridge rectifier, & a ZVZCS full-bridge converter.
The most important thing to note is that the FBC acts
like the switch in the 3-phase, single switch, ac-dc buck
converter.
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Comparison
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Power Transfer Mode
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Outline
Comparison
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Freewheeling Mode
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Outline
Introduction
Modes of Operation Mode 1 (t0 < t < t1 )
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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At t = t0 , S2 is on with ZCS & current If b , flows into
Conclusion
the FBC.
If b is made of the currents of the input capacitors & the
input inductors.
The transformer secondary current charges the auxiliary
capacitor, Cx through diode Dc .
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Outline
Introduction
Mode 2 (t1 < t < t2 )
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
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At t = t1 , Ca , Cb , Cc are fully discharged & the dc bus
Conclusion
voltage is zero.
Since Ca no longer provides current into the FBC, If b , is
constant & equals Ia .
The t/f leakage inductor (Llk ) current drops due to the
impressed counter voltage across Llk by Cx .
Cx continues to charge & mode ends at t = t2 when S1
is off.
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Outline
Introduction
Mode 3 (t2 < t < t3 )
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms At t = t2 , the capacitors of S1 & S4 charge & discharge
Conclusion respectively.
The current in the FBC continues to decrease.
Since ILlk drops below that coming from the input
inductors, Ia starts to flow into Ca .
During mode 3, the capacitor across S4 , is fully
discharged & its body diode starts to conduct.
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Outline
Introduction
Mode 4 (t3 < t < t4 )
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms At t = t3 , S4 is tuned on with ZVS.
Conclusion
The t/f primary current, ILlk freewheels through the 2
bottom switches & continue to decrease.
Entire input inductor currents flow through the input
capacitors.
The mode ends when diode Dd begins to conduct &
discharge Cx .
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Outline
Introduction
Mode 5 (t4 < t < t5 )
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms At t = t5 , there is no current flowing in the t/f primary.
Conclusion
This allows S2 to be turned off with ZCS.
The input capacitors charge & Cx discharges via Dd .
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Outline
Introduction
Mode 6 (t5 < t < t6 )
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental At t = t5 , ILlk is zero & Cx continues to discharge as
Waveforms
Conclusion
the entire load current flows through it.
Input capacitors continue to charge.
At t = t6 , S3 is turned on with ZCS & current starts to
flow through S3 & S4 .
The converter will then go through the same modes of
operation for the remaining half cycle.
Goto S2
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Outline
Converter Features
Introduction
Literature Review The converter can operate with standard phase-shift
Thesis Objectives PWM.
Fundamental
Principles
The input currents are continuous; do not have a very
The Proposed
Converter large ripple, therefore additional input filtering is
Converter avoided.
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental Since the input currents are continuous, the
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semiconductor peak current stresses are not excessive.
Conclusion
The converter does not have the circulating current in a
freewheeling mode so fewer conduction losses.
The converter is inexpensive & simple.
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Purpose: to derive expressions and determine relations
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of key converter parameters.
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Relations obtained can then be used to draw the
Thesis Objectives characteristic curves which would aid the design process.
Fundamental
Principles
Input Capacitor Relations-Input Capacitor & Peak Switch
The Proposed Voltage
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
The input capacitors must be discontinuous in order
have a good PF at input side.
Smaller capacitors would operate in discontinuous
voltage mode (DVM) throughout the line cycle.
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Input Capacitor & Peak Switch Voltage (Contd)
Outline
Introduction
Ca , however, cannot be too small as it determines the
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peak voltage stress of the switches.
Thesis Objectives The conflicting criteria of having an excellent input PF
Fundamental & not having excessive switch stress must be considered
Principles
The Proposed
when implementing the converter.
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The input currents may not be perfectly sinusoidal, but
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Analysis should meet the appropriate standards if it is to be used
Converter Design in the industry.
& Experimental
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Conclusion
Input Capacitor & Output Dc Voltage
Ca also affects the output dc voltage Vo .
Ca affects the shape of the dc bus voltage, Vbus & Vo is
dependent on the average Vbus .
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Input Capacitor & Output Dc Voltage
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design In a standard dc-dc FBC, the ratio of Vo to Vbus can be
& Experimental
Waveforms expressed as in (1):
Conclusion
Vo
= nD (1)
Vbus,ave
Therefore, Ca should also be selected such that, Vbus is
sufficient enough to give required Vo to the load.
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Input Capacitors, Voltage Ratio V & Duty Ratio D
Outline
Introduction
After a thorough analysis, a relation between D, V & K
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as in (2) is obtained.
Thesis Objectives
1 η
Fundamental V = (2)
Principles (1 − D) K
The Proposed
Converter Where K is defined as,
Converter
Analysis Ts
Converter Design
K=
& Experimental
2RC
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Voltage Conversion Ratio(V ) vs. Duty Ratio(D)
Outline
Introduction
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
To compromise between the switch stress & input PF,
Ca is selected so that VCa drops to zero just at the end
of an energy transfer mode then immediately rises when
the converter enters a freewheeling mode.
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Input Inductor Relation
Outline
Introduction
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design Figure above shows a per phase equivalent circuit of L-C
& Experimental
Waveforms filter section which is helpful to find the relationship (3)
Conclusion between Ca , La & line current harmonics.
2 Itfr
1
La Ca = 1+ (3)
2πfr 0.2Itfr
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Transformer Leakage Inductor Relations
Outline
Introduction
The t/f leakage inductance Llk prevents the premature
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charging of the input capacitors.
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design Discontinuous input Capacitor voltage Transformer equivalent circuit
& Experimental
Waveforms
In order to slow down the rate of discharge of Ca , time
Conclusion
constant, TC should be selected closer to the duration
of energy transfer mode as in (4).
VBDV M Ts
Llk Ca ≥ · (4)
n 2
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Leakage Inductance vs. Input Capacitors
Outline
Introduction
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Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
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Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Auxiliary Capacitor Relations
Outline
Introduction
The main function of Cx is to extinguish the primary
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current in the transformer.
Thesis Objectives Cx is selected considering equilibrium between the
Fundamental energy stored & energy supplied by Cx to the load & to
Principles
Llk .
The Proposed
Converter
1
Converter Cx VCx,pk 2 − VCx,min 2 =
Analysis 2
1
Converter Design
& Experimental .Llk n.IL0 2
Waveforms 2
Ts
Conclusion
+ R.IL0 2 − t4
2
Goto S4
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Design Specification Converter Parameters
Introduction
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Input voltage: 208 Vll,rms Duty ratio: D=0.55
Thesis Objectives Turns ratio: n= 0.3
Fundamental
Principles Line frequency: 60 Hz Input capacitors: Ca = Cb =
The Proposed Cc = 60nF
Converter
Output voltage: Vo = 48 Vdc Input inductors: La = Lb =
Converter
Analysis Lc =250 µH
Converter Design
& Experimental Leakage inductance:
Waveforms Output power: 1.92 kW Llk =30 µH
Conclusion
Auxiliary capacitor:
Switching frequency: Cx =38 µF
fs =50 kHz Peak switch voltage stress:
Vsw,pk =1026 V
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Outline
Design Specification Converter Parameters
Introduction
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Input voltage: 208 Vll,rms Duty ratio: D=0.55
Thesis Objectives Turns ratio: n= 0.3
Fundamental
Principles Line frequency: 60 Hz Input capacitors: Ca = Cb =
The Proposed Cc = 60nF
Converter
Output voltage: Vo = 48 Vdc Input inductors: La = Lb =
Converter
Analysis Lc =250 µH
Converter Design
& Experimental Leakage inductance:
Waveforms Output power: 1.92 kW Llk =30 µH
Conclusion
Auxiliary capacitor:
Switching frequency: Cx =38 µF
fs =50 kHz Peak switch voltage stress:
Vsw,pk =1026 V
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Outline
Design Specification Converter Parameters
Introduction
Literature Review
Input voltage: 208 Vll,rms Duty ratio: D=0.55
Thesis Objectives Turns ratio: n= 0.3
Fundamental
Principles Line frequency: 60 Hz Input capacitors: Ca = Cb =
The Proposed Cc = 60nF
Converter
Output voltage: Vo = 48 Vdc Input inductors: La = Lb =
Converter
Analysis Lc =250 µH
Converter Design
& Experimental Leakage inductance:
Waveforms Output power: 1.92 kW Llk =30 µH
Conclusion
Auxiliary capacitor:
Switching frequency: Cx =38 µF
fs =50 kHz Peak switch voltage stress:
Vsw,pk =1026 V
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Experimental Prototype
Outline
Introduction
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MOSFETs: IXFN32N120-ND
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
IGBTs: IXDH20N120-ND
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Secondary side diodes: RHRP1560
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms 3-phase diode rectifier: 36MT160
Conclusion
It should be noted that the experimental waveforms will be
compared to waveforms obtained with PSIM, well-known,
commercially available power electronics software.
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ZVS Leg Waveforms
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Simulation: Gate pulse(top) & switch current(bottom) [V: 5V/div, I: 10A/div, t: 1µs/div]
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Experimental: Gate pulse (top) and switch current (bottom)[V: 25V/div, I: 25A/div, t: 1µs/div]
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ZCS Leg Waveforms
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Simulation: Switch voltage (top) & switch current (bottom) [V: 250V/div, I: 5A/div, t: 5 µs/div]
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Experimental: Switch voltage (top) & switch current (bottom) [V: 500V/div, I: 25A/div, t: 5 µs/div]
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ZCS Leg Waveforms
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Simulation: Gate pulse (top) & switch current (bottom) [V: 5V/div, I: 10A/div, t: 5µs/div]
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Experimental: Gate pulse (top) & switch current (bottom) [V: 25V/div, I: 10A/div, t: 5µs/div]
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Input Voltage & Current Waveforms
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Simulation: Input phase voltage & input phase current [V: 100V/div, I: 20A/div, t: 4ms/div]
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Experimental: Input phase voltage & input phase current [V: 75V/div, I: 10A/div, t: 4ms/div]
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Input Capacitor Voltage Waveforms- Over Several
Outline Switching Cycles
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis Simulation: Input capacitor voltage measured across Ca [V: 200V/div, t=5ms/div]
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Experimental: Input capacitor voltage measured across Ca [V: 200V/div, t=5ms/div]
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Input Capacitor Voltage Waveforms- Over Several Line
Outline Cycles
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Simulation: Input capacitor voltage measured across Ca [V: 200V/div, t=4ms/div]
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Experimental: Input capacitor voltage measured across Ca [V: 200V/div, t=4ms/div]
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Summary
Outline
Introduction
The objective of this thesis was to propose, analyze,
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design, implement, & experimentally confirm the
Thesis Objectives
operation of a new three-phase, ac-dc, converter, which
Fundamental does not have the drawbacks of previously proposed
Principles
circuits.
The Proposed
Converter
In this thesis, a background study of the 3-phase ac-dc
Converter
Analysis converters was carried out.
Converter Design
& Experimental The derivation of the proposed converter was presented.
Waveforms
Conclusion The general operating principles of the converter were
reviewed.
The converter’s steady-state modal operation was
discussed.
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Summary (Contd)
Outline
Introduction
Considering the relationships between key parameters
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graphs of steady-state characteristics were obtained.
Thesis Objectives
They were used as part of the design procedure to select
Fundamental
Principles the key converter parameters.
The Proposed
Converter A prototype was built & its functionality was confirmed
Converter
Analysis
with simulation & obtained experimental results.
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
Conclusion It is possible to combine a 3-phase, single switch ac-dc
buck converter with a dc-dc ZVZCS FBC to get a
feasible 3-phase, single-stage, ac-dc converter.
The converter can operate with a very good input PF as
long as the input capacitor operate in DVM.
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Conclusion
Outline
Introduction
Smaller the input capacitors, the better the input PF,
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larger the maximum peak voltage of converter switches.
Thesis Objectives
A trade-off between peak switch voltage stress & input
Fundamental
Principles PF is made.
The Proposed
Converter If Llk is too small, then the input capacitors may start
Converter
Analysis
to recharge while the converter is in an energy transfer
Converter Design
mode.
& Experimental
Waveforms
The input capacitors determine converter’s ability to
Conclusion
produce the required output dc voltage. If they are too
small, can’t store sufficient amount of energy during
freewheeling which can be transferred during an energy
transfer mode.
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Contributions
Outline
Introduction
A new 3-phase, ac-dc, single-stage, ZVZCS full-bridge
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PWM converter that can operate with an excellent input
Thesis Objectives
PF was proposed & its operation was explained.
Fundamental
Principles The steady-state operation was analyzed & its
The Proposed
Converter
characteristics were determined.
Converter
Analysis A procedure for its design was derived & demonstrated.
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
The feasibility & the properties of the new converter
Conclusion
were confirmed by simulation & by experimental results
obtained from a prototype.
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Proposal for Future Work
Outline
Introduction
The switches in the ZCS leg of the converter turn off
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with almost zero reverse current.
Thesis Objectives
This reverse current was absorbed by small, passive RCD
Fundamental
Principles snubber circuit connected across the dc bus.
The Proposed
Converter For future work, the dissipative snubber can be replaced
Converter by suitable non-dissipative snubber to improve the
Analysis
efficiency.
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms The lack of a dc bus capacitor in the proposed converter
Conclusion means that it cannot be used in applications as a stand
alone converter if hold-up is required.
For future work, some means to introduce energy
storage at the dc bus can be investigated.
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Wijeratne
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Thank you
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Supplementary Slides
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Typical Full-Bridge Converter Waveforms
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Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Typical ZVZCS Converter Waveforms
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Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Typical Waveforms of the Proposed
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Converter
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Converter Analysis
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Auxiliary Capacitor Relations
Outline
Introduction
The main function of Cx is to extinguish the primary
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current in the transformer.
Thesis Objectives
Cx is selected considering equilibrium (5) between the
Fundamental energy stored & energy supplied by Cx to the load & to
Principles
Llk .
The Proposed
1
Converter
Cx VCx,pk 2 − VCx,min 2 =
Converter 2
Analysis 1
Converter Design .Llk n.IL0 2
& Experimental 2
Waveforms Ts
Conclusion
+ R.IL0 2 − t4
2
Yields to,
1 Ts
2 .Llk n.IL0 2 + R.IL0 2 2 − t4
Cx = 2 · (5)
VCx,pk 2 − VCx,min 2
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Converter Analysis
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Boundary Discontinuous Voltage Mode
Outline
Introduction
The converter can be said to be operating in boundary
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discontinuous voltage mode (BDVM).
Thesis Objectives
1
Fundamental KBDV M = (6)
Principles
n2 D2 (1 − D)2
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Costing of the Proposed Converter
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Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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Cost Comparison
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Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Thesis Objectives
Fundamental
Principles
The Proposed
Converter
Converter
Analysis
Converter Design
& Experimental
Waveforms
Conclusion
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