The critical conduction mode (CRM) power factor correction converters (PFC) are widely used in industry for low power offline switching mode power supplies. For the CRM PFC, the main advantage is to reduce turn-on loss of the main switch. However, the large inductor current ripple in CRM PFC creates huge DM EMI noise, which requires a big EMI filter. The switching frequency of the CRM PFC is variable in half line cycle which makes the EMI characteristics of the CRM PFC are not clear and have not been carefully investigated. The worst case of the EMI noise, which is the baseline to design the EMI filter, is difficult to be identified. In this paper, an approximate mathematical EMI noise model based on the investigation of the principle of the quasi-peak detection is proposed to predict the DM EMI noise of the CRM PFC. The developed prediction method is verified by measurement results and the predicted DM EMI noise is good to evaluate the EMI performance. Based on the noise prediction, the worst case analysis of the DM EMI noise in the CRM PFC is applied and the worst case can be found at some line and load condition, which will be a great help to the EMI filter design and meanwhile leave an opportunity for the optimization of the whole converter design. What is more, the worst case analysis can be extended to 2-channel interleaved CRM PFC and some interesting characteristics can be observed. For example, the great EMI performance improvement through ripple current cancellation in traditional constant frequency PFC by using interleaving techniques will not directly apply to the CRM PFC due to its variable switching frequency. More research needs to be done to abstract some design criteria for the boost inductor and EMI filter in the interleaved CRM PFC. / Master of Science

This work presents a study and a comparative analysis of high power single-phase converter applied to power factor correctioii in according to the international standards IEC 61000-3-4 (harmonics limitation) and CISPR 22 (electromagnetic interference limitation) for high power applications. The converters studied were the conventional boost converter, the interleaved boost converter, with two cell operating with a delay angle of 180" between each other, and the dual boost converter. Such converters are used in front-end modules of information technology equipment. AI1 converters have the same input and output voltage and the same input current. The converters were projected to provide the same total input harmonic distortion (THD), with the idea of using the same input filter. Implementation of the control laws was performed through a digital control with the use of a 16 bits microcontroller. A11 converters were, first of all, studied and presented in this dissertation. The analyzed parameters for comparison were: power factor, total harmonic distortion (THD), semiconductor losses and magnetic losses, heat-sinks volume and magnetics volume, conducted electromagnetic interference, performance and costs. / Esse trabalho apresenta um estudo e uma análise comparativa de conversores monofásicos aplicados i correção de fator de potência que estejam de acordo com as normas internacionais IEC 61000-3-4 (limitação de harmônicos) e CISPR 22 (limitação dos níveis de interferência eletromagnética) para aplicações de alta potência. Os conversores estudados foram os conversores Boost, o conversor Boost Intercalado, com duas células operando com uma defasagem de 180" entre si, e o conversor Dual Boost. Tais conversores são utilizados como estágio de entrada em fontes de equipamentos da tecnologia da informação. Todos os conversores apresentam a mesma tensão de entrada e saída, e a mesma corrente de entrada. Os conversores foram projetados para apresentarem a mesma taxa de distorção harmônica da corrente de entrada (THD) para que, dessa forma, todos tenham o mesmo filtro de entrada. A implementação das leis de controle foi realizada através de um controlador digital com o uso de um microcontrolador de 16 bits. Todos os conversores foram primeiramente estudados e são apresentados nesta dissertação. Os parâmetros analisados para a comparação das topologias foram: fator de potência, taxa de distorção harmônica, perdas nos dispositivos semicondutores e magnéticos, volume dos dissipadores e materiais magnéticos, interferência eletromagnética conduzida, eficiência e custos.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:30:51Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2010-05-14Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:00:55Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 melo_ga_dr_ilha.pdf: 5228605 bytes, checksum: 52731e96bb6ac0861b1e6187109bafa8 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Esta tese apresenta o desenvolvimento e os principais resultados para um retificador monofásico pré-regulador ”boost” para aplicação em sistema trólebus, possibilitando sua alimentação em corrente alternada (CA) ou em corrente contínua (CC), mantendose o sistema tradicional de distribuição da alimentação a dois fios. A estrutura proposta é composta por um retificador monofásico convencional, conectado a um conversor “boost” entrelaçado com cinco células, operando no modo de condução descontínua (MCD), reduzindo as perdas de comutação no diodo “boost”, interferências eletromagnéticas (EMI - electromagnetic interference) e propiciando o controle de forma simples, robusta e confiável para a estrutura. Além disso, devido às características das linhas de distribuição, a estrutura proposta pode atuar como conversor CA para CC ou CC para CC, fornecendo nível de tensão dentro da faixa adequada para o barramento CC. Quando alimentado pelo sistema em CA monofásico, o conversor propicia elevado fator de potência com reduzida distorção harmônica total de corrente (DHTi), atendendo plenamente às restrições da norma internacional IEC 61000-3-4. Adicionalmente, uma técnica de correção para a corrente de entrada, utilizando referência da tensão de entrada, é utilizada para garantir os baixos níveis de distorção harmônica, uma vez que a operação do pré-regulador retificador “boost” entrelaçado em MCD ocorre com reduzido ganho estático. Para a implementação do controle da regulação de tensão e correção da corrente de entrada, é empregado um dispositivo FPGA (field programmable gate array) utilizando linguagem de descrição de hardware (VHDL - verilog hardware description language). Utilizando o mesmo dispositivo FPGA, foi desenvolvido um controle de gerenciamento da operação, promovendo a comutação automática quando... / This thesis presents the development and experimental analysis of a special input stage converter for a Trolleybus type vehicle allowing its operation in AC (two wires, singlephase) or DC distribution networks. The proposed input stage architecture is composed by a conventional single-phase rectifier connected with a five interleaved boost rectifiers operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM), avoiding commutation boost diode losses, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and promoting simple control actions, robustness and reliability for the structure. Furthermore, due to the power lines characteristics, the proposed input power structure can act as AC to DC or as DC to DC converter providing a proper DC output voltage range required to the DC bus. When operating as AC to DC, the converter is capable to provide high power factor with reduced input current harmonic distortion, complying with the imposed restrictions by IEC 61000-3-4 standard. In addition, a special input current correction technique, using input voltage reference, is employed in order to achieve low harmonic distortions considering operation with low voltage static gain for the DCM interleaved boost rectifier pre-regulator. For implementation of the output voltage control and input current correction was used a field programmable gate array (FPGA) device with verilog hardware description language (VHDL). In addition using the same FPGA device, a management control system was implemented, promoting the required automatic operation changes when the vehicle is commuted from the DC power supply to the AC power supply and viceversa, keeping the original electrical DC bus characteristics for the trolleybus. After a brief review, a development work process is presented, containing the design methodology with all needed mathematical expressions, simulations, control circuits, as well as a 3D Computer-Aided Designs... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Orientador: Dr. José L. Azcue Puma / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do ABC, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Elétrica, 2016. / Este trabalho apresenta o estudo, modelagem e projeto de um sistema de conversão de energia para a conexão de um módulo fotovoltaico com a rede elétrica. Nesta pesquisa são abordados três conversores para adequar a energia gerada por um painel fotovoltaico e conectá-la à rede elétrica. O primeiro conversor é um Boost intercalado de dois níveis encarregado de implementar o MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking), o segundo conversor é um Ressonante LLC que realiza o isolamento galvânico e o terceiro conversor é um inversor em ponte completa que mantém a tensão de barramento em um valor determinado e realiza a conversão de corrente contínua para corrente alternada. Os três conversores são projetados, calculando os elementos passivos que os compõem e simulando os circuitos obtidos. Também, é realizada a modelagem dos conversores e o projeto dos controladores utilizando a análise de pequenos sinais. Os resultados de simulação são apresentados utilizando os softwares PSIM e MATLAB. Na parte experimental são verificados os dois primeiros conversores usando o kit High Voltage Isolated Solar MPPT fabricado pela Texas Instruments. / This work presents the study, modeling and design of a photovoltaic conversion system for the connection of a photovoltaic module with the grid. In this research three converters are approached to adequate the generated energy for a photovoltaic panel and to transfer the energy to the grid. The first converter is an interleaved two-level boost responsible for implementing the MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) the second converter is a Resonant LLC that performs galvanic isolation and the third converter is a complete bridge inverter that keeps the bus voltage at a certain value and performs the conversion of continuos current to alternating current. The three converters are designed, calculating the passive elements that compose them and simulating the obtained circuits. Also, the modeling of the inverters and the design of the controllers are performed using small signal analysis. Simulation results are presented using the PSIM and MATLAB software. In the experimental part the first two inverters are verified using the High Voltage Isolated Solar MPPT kit manufactured by Texas Instruments.

Orientador: Carlos Alberto Canesin / Banca: Falcondes Jose Mendes de Seixas / Banca: Dionizio Paschoareli Junior / Banca: Luiz Carlos de Freitas / Banca: João Batista Vieira Junior / Resumo: Esta tese apresenta o desenvolvimento e os principais resultados para um retificador monofásico pré-regulador "boost" para aplicação em sistema trólebus, possibilitando sua alimentação em corrente alternada (CA) ou em corrente contínua (CC), mantendose o sistema tradicional de distribuição da alimentação a dois fios. A estrutura proposta é composta por um retificador monofásico convencional, conectado a um conversor "boost" entrelaçado com cinco células, operando no modo de condução descontínua (MCD), reduzindo as perdas de comutação no diodo "boost", interferências eletromagnéticas (EMI - electromagnetic interference) e propiciando o controle de forma simples, robusta e confiável para a estrutura. Além disso, devido às características das linhas de distribuição, a estrutura proposta pode atuar como conversor CA para CC ou CC para CC, fornecendo nível de tensão dentro da faixa adequada para o barramento CC. Quando alimentado pelo sistema em CA monofásico, o conversor propicia elevado fator de potência com reduzida distorção harmônica total de corrente (DHTi), atendendo plenamente às restrições da norma internacional IEC 61000-3-4. Adicionalmente, uma técnica de correção para a corrente de entrada, utilizando referência da tensão de entrada, é utilizada para garantir os baixos níveis de distorção harmônica, uma vez que a operação do pré-regulador retificador "boost" entrelaçado em MCD ocorre com reduzido ganho estático. Para a implementação do controle da regulação de tensão e correção da corrente de entrada, é empregado um dispositivo FPGA (field programmable gate array) utilizando linguagem de descrição de hardware (VHDL - verilog hardware description language). Utilizando o mesmo dispositivo FPGA, foi desenvolvido um controle de gerenciamento da operação, promovendo a comutação automática quando... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This thesis presents the development and experimental analysis of a special input stage converter for a Trolleybus type vehicle allowing its operation in AC (two wires, singlephase) or DC distribution networks. The proposed input stage architecture is composed by a conventional single-phase rectifier connected with a five interleaved boost rectifiers operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM), avoiding commutation boost diode losses, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and promoting simple control actions, robustness and reliability for the structure. Furthermore, due to the power lines characteristics, the proposed input power structure can act as AC to DC or as DC to DC converter providing a proper DC output voltage range required to the DC bus. When operating as AC to DC, the converter is capable to provide high power factor with reduced input current harmonic distortion, complying with the imposed restrictions by IEC 61000-3-4 standard. In addition, a special input current correction technique, using input voltage reference, is employed in order to achieve low harmonic distortions considering operation with low voltage static gain for the DCM interleaved boost rectifier pre-regulator. For implementation of the output voltage control and input current correction was used a field programmable gate array (FPGA) device with verilog hardware description language (VHDL). In addition using the same FPGA device, a management control system was implemented, promoting the required automatic operation changes when the vehicle is commuted from the DC power supply to the AC power supply and viceversa, keeping the original electrical DC bus characteristics for the trolleybus. After a brief review, a development work process is presented, containing the design methodology with all needed mathematical expressions, simulations, control circuits, as well as a 3D Computer-Aided Designs... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

L’utilisation des convertisseurs de puissance dans les applications de transport électrique à base de pile à combustible ouvre les portes de recherche sur la problématique de leur fiabilité puisqu’un défaut dans ces circuits pourrait provoquer une panne ou un disfonctionnement se répercutant sur l’ensemble de la chaine de traction. Le convertisseur statique considéré est un hacheur élévateur à six bras parallèles et entrelacés à fréquence de découpage égale à 100kHz ayant un gain en tension élevé (égal à 5). Il comporte avec le choix des éléments passifs une ondulation de courant d’entrée faible et interface une pile à combustible de 21kW (70V, 300A) et une charge résistive de 350V (valeur proche des réseaux comportant des batteries Li-ion). Ces systèmes incorporent des interrupteurs de puissance semi-conducteurs qui sont les composants les plus fragiles et qui sont soumis à des contraintes électriques et thermiques sévères pour les applications automobiles. L’utilisation de la technologie en carbure de silicium pour ces cellules semi-conductrices élémentaires accompagne un réel besoin industriel des filières de développement des systèmes miniaturisés et intègre les préoccupations des constructeurs automobiles autour de la mise en œuvre opérationnelles des technologies innovantes embarquées et fiables. En effet, cette technologie des composants semi-conducteurs, dit «grand-gap», est à coup sûr un candidat sérieux pour optimiser l’efficacité énergétique et l’intégration de puissance des convertisseurs, pour pile à combustible, plus robustes vis-à-vis des contraintes de l’usage transport. Dans mes travaux de thèse, les défauts de type court-circuit et circuit-ouvert d’interrupteurs de puissance en carbure de silicium sont alors considérés pour satisfaire la continuité de service et annuler l’influence de cette dégradation d’une part sur la source électrochimique et d’autre part sur la charge. Les méthodes de détection proposées sont des méthodes simples et non intrusives. Elles utilisent la tension drain et source VDS de l’interrupteur de puissance comme indicateur de défaut pour juger de la présence d'un court-circuit ou un circuit-ouvert. Le principe de détection consiste à comparer la tension VDS à une tension seuil paramétrable (à fixer pour le composant en carbure de silicium). Une fois la phase inductive défectueuse est identifiée, un processus de de gestion des défauts par la commande est mis en œuvre. Dans le cas de court-circuit une stratégie de soulagement par la commande est appliquée pour adoucir la coupure de courant de la branche inductive en défaut. Puis suivra l’isolation de cette ligne via des interrupteurs spécifiques qui supportent une ouverture du circuit à fort courant (exemple: fusible ultra-rapide) et une reconfiguration par la commande du convertisseur de puissance (passage de 6 à 6-i phases, avec i nombre de défauts). Dans le cas de circuit-ouvert, qui un défaut qui isole automatiquement le bras défectueux, si aucune action préventive n’est planifiée la continuité de service est assurée mais à plus d’ondulations de courant sur les bras du convertisseur statique. Pour éviter cet effet, la reconfiguration par la commande est nécessaire. / The use of power converters in fuel cell electrical transport applications drives research to study the problem of their reliability, since a fault in these circuits could cause a breakdown or a malfunction that affects the entire system of the powertrain. The converter under consideration is a six-phase interleaved boost converter operating in unidirectional power flow in continuous conduction mode with a 100 kHz switching frequency and a high voltage gain (equal to 5). It allows, with the choice of passive elements, a low input current ripple and interfaces a 21kW fuel cell (70V, 300A) and a resistive load of 350V (value close to the networks with batteries Li-ion). These systems contain semiconductor power switches which are the most fragile components and are subject to severe electrical and thermal stresses for automotive applications. The use of silicon carbide technology for these semiconductor components accompanies a real industrial need for development of a miniaturized system and integrates the concerns of manufacturers of electric vehicles around the implementation of innovative, embedded and reliable technologies. Indeed, this technology of semiconductor components is certainly a serious candidate to optimize the energy efficiency and power integration of converters, for fuel cells, more robust against constraints of the transport use. In my thesis work, switch short-circuit and switch open-circuit faults of silicon carbide power switches are considered to satisfy the continuity of service and to cancel the influence of this degradation on both the fuel cell source and the charge. The proposed detection methods are simple and non-intrusive. They use the drain to source voltage VDS of the power switch as a fault indicator to judge the presence or not of a short-circuit or an open-circuit switch fault. The detection principle consists in comparing the VDS voltage with a configurable threshold voltage (to fix it for the silicon carbide component). Once the faulty inductive phase is identified, a fault management process by the control is implemented. In the case of switch short-circuit fault, firstly a control strategy is applied to soften the break of current of the faulty inductive phase. After faulty phase isolation using specific switches that support breaking of the high-current circuit (example: high-speed fuse) and a reconfiguration by the control of the power converter (transition from 6 to 6-i phases, with i number of faults). In the case of switch open-circuit fault, which automatically isolates the defective phase, if any preventive action is planned the continuity of service is ensured but to more current ripple on the arms of the DC/DC converter. To avoid this effect, reconfiguration by the command is necessary.

Boost dc-to-dc converters have very good source interface properties. The input inductor makes the source current smooth and hence these converters provide very good EMI performance. On account of this good property, the boost converter is also the preferred converter for off-line UPF rectifiers. One of the issues of concern in these converters is the large size of the storage capacitor on the dc link. The boost converter suffers from the disadvantage of discontinuous current injected to the load. The size of the capacitor is therefore large. Further, the ripple current in the capacitor is as much as the load current; hence the ESR specification of the tank capacitor is quite demanding. This is specially so in the emerging application areas of automotive power conversion, where the input voltage is low (typically 12V) and large voltage boost (4 to 5) are desired. The first part of this thesis suggests multi-phase boost converter to overcome the disadvantages of large size storage capacitor in boost converter. Comparison between the specification of single stage and multi-stages is thoroughly examined. Besides the average small signal analysis of N converters in parallel and obtaining an equivalent second order system are discussed. By paralleling the converters the design of closed loop control is a demanding task. To achieve proper current sharing among the stages using current control method is inevitable. Design and implementation of closed loop control of multi-phase boost converter both in analog and digital is the topic of next part of the thesis. Comparison between these two approaches is presented in this part and it will be shown that digital control is more convenient for such a topology on account of the requirement of synchronization, phase shifted operation, current balancing and other desired functions, which will be discussed later in detail. A new direct digital control method, which is simple and fast, is developed. Two different realizations with DSP controller and FPGA controller are considered. In the last part of the thesis a novel soft switching circuit for boost converter is presented. It provides Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) for the main switch and Zero Current Switching (ZCS) for the auxiliary switch. The paper presents the idealized analysis giving all the circuit intervals and the equations necessary for the design of such a circuit. The proposed soft switching circuit is particularly suited for the tapped-inductor boost circuit with a minimum number of extra components. Extension of the method to tapped inductor boost converter addresses the application of Zero Voltage Transition (ZVT) to high conversion ratio converters. Extension of the method to multiphase boost converter shows that with less number of auxiliary switches soft switching operation can be achieved for all interleaved switching devices. Several laboratory prototype boost converters have been built to confirm the theoretical results and design methods are matching with both simulation and experimental results.