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Power factor correction using a boost quasi-resonant converterGeorge, Mark S. 07 April 2009 (has links)
A steady-state analysis of a quasi-resonant zero current boost converter is performed in its application to a single-phase power factor correction circuit. The known closed-form expressions are used to design the boost converter and the multiloop control circuit. The operating characteristics are simulated by using PSPICE and are experimentally verified. Considerations for a practical design are based upon hardware operating at a maximum of 1 megahertz, with a 115 VRMS input, 200 VDC and 100 watt output. / Master of Science
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Novel zero-voltage switching techniques for pulse-width-modulated convertersHua, Guichao 24 March 2009 (has links)
Two new classes of soft switching pulse-width-modulated (PWM) converters, named zero-voltage-switched (ZVS) PWM converters and zero-voltage-transition (ZVT) PWM converters, are proposed.
The proposed ZVS-PWM converters combine the merits of conventional PWM and ZVS-QRC techniques. They are capable of regulating the output for a wide load and input voltage range while maintaining constant-frequency operation. By employing a saturable inductor, the load range under which ZVS is maintained can be significantly extended without increasing the voltage stress of the power switch. The parasitic oscillations between the diode junction capacitance and the resonant inductor are also significantly reduced.
In the new class of ZVT-PWM converters, both the power switch and the rectifier diode are operated with zero-voltage switching, and are subjected to low voltage and current stresses associated with those in their PWM counterparts. Thus switching losses are significantly reduced at a slight increase in conduction losses. In addition, the circuit optimization is simplified because of constant-frequency operation.
The operation principles of the proposed converters are described by using several examples. Several breadboarded converters are implemented to verify the theoretical analysis and to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed technologies. / Master of Science
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PV Based Converter with Integrated Battery Charger for DC Micro-Grid ApplicationsSalve, Rima January 2014 (has links)
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / This thesis presents a converter topology for photovoltaic panels. This topology minimizes the number of switching devices used, thereby reducing power losses that arise from high frequency switching operations. The control strategy is implemented using a simple micro-controller that implements the proportional plus integral control. All the control loops are closed feedback loops hence minimizing error instantaneously and adjusting efficiently to system variations. The energy management between three components, namely, the photovoltaic panel, a battery and a DC link for a microgrid, is shown distributed over three modes. These modes are dependent on the irradiance from the sunlight. All three modes are simulated. The maximum power point tracking of the system plays a crucial role in this configuration, as it is one of the main challenges tackled by the control system. Various methods of MPPT are discussed, and the Perturb and Observe method is employed and is described in detail. Experimental results are shown for the maximum power point tracking of this system with a scaled down version of the panel's actual capability.
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