Syftet med detta examensarbete var att designa en DC/DC-omvandlare så att den kan driva en 200 W LED-panel med hög effektförbrukning. Arbetet har utförs på uppdrag av INDUSEC AB, ett företag i skerhetsbranschen. DC/DC-omvandlaren kommer att utgöra en del av en produkt i företagets sortiment som de planerar att sälja på den internationella marknaden. Arbetet har realiserats på företaget samt vid Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan i Stockholm. Uppsatsen är en dokumentation över processen och resultatet av arbetet med att designa DC/DC-omvandlaren. I syfte att ge läsaren en djupare förståelse för innehållet i denna text inleds uppsatsen med en teoretisk förklaring till några grundläggande principer för DC/DC-omvandlare följt av teori kring de komponenter som används i arbetet. Dokumentet innehåller två viktiga delar som utgör huvuddelen av arbetet; beräkningen av värdena för komponenterna samt kretsarnas simulering. Resultatet av de gjorda simuleringarna analyseras och utifrån det designas kretsen. Beräkningen av värdena för komponenterna samt kretsarnas simulering jämförs och diskuteras för att få en bättre förståelse för problematiken kring att designa en slutlig krets som uppfyller de ställda kraven. Uppsatsen avslutas med en slutsats och förslag för det fortsatta arbetet. / This report has the main purpose to design and dimensioning a part of a product to be finished, the product will be built by INDUSEC AB with plans to be sold in the international market. The part that we are going to design is a DC/DC converter that powers a Led array platform with high power consumption. The work is performed at the company facilities and at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The document is started with a theoretical explanation of some fundamentals about basic DC/DC converters followed by a bit of theory about some components in order to provide a deeper understanding to the reader of this text. The report includes two important parts that are fundamental to the project; the calculation of the values of the components and the circuit simulation. The circuit design will be based on simulation results. The results from both parts are compared and discussed to get a better understanding about the difference between the calculated values and the final circuit. We summarized the document with a conclusion and some suggestions for further work.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / There are various types of power electronic converters available in recent days. In some applications (e.g. PC power supply), it is required to supply more than one load from a single power supply. One of the main challenges while designing a power converter is to increase its e ciency especially when the number of power switches employed is relatively large. While several loads are supplied from a single source, if the power loss in the switches cannot be reduced, then the expected utilization of using a single source is not very feasible. To reduce the loss and increase e ciency, the thesis presents a novel design with reduced number of switches. The scope of this thesis is not limited to the dc-dc converter only, the converter to supply three phase ac loads from a single dc source is also presented. This discussion includes an improved fault tolerant configuration of the inverter part. The generated waveforms from the simulations are included as a demonstration of satisfactory results.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第18992号 / 工博第4034号 / 新制||工||1621(附属図書館) / 31943 / 京都大学大学院工学研究科電気工学専攻 / (主査)教授 篠原 真毅, 教授 和田 修己, 教授 山川 宏 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DFAM

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In this dissertation, new high frequency link power conversion systems for the fuel cell power conditioning are proposed to improve the performance and optimize the cost, size, and weight of the power conversion systems. The first study proposes a new soft switching technique for the phase-shift controlled bi-directional dc-dc converter. The described dc-dc converter employs a low profile high frequency transformer and two active full-bridge converters for bidirectional power flow capability. The proposed new soft switching technique guarantees soft switching over wide range from no load to full load without any additional circuit components. The load range for proposed soft switching technique is analyzed by mathematical approach with equivalent circuits and verified by experiments. The second study describes a boost converter cascaded high frequency link direct dc-ac converter suitable for fuel cell power sources. A new multi-loop control for a boost converter to reduce the low frequency input current harmonics drawn from the fuel cell is proposed, and a new PWM technique for the cycloconverter at the secondary to reject the low order harmonics in the output voltages is presented. The performance of the proposed scheme is verified by the various simulations and experiments, and their trade-offs are described in detail using mathematical evaluation approach. The third study proposes a current-fed high frequency link direct dc-ac converter suitable for residential fuel cell power systems. The high frequency full-bridge inverter at the primary generates sinusoidally PWM modulated current pulses with zero current switching (ZCS), and the cycloconverter at the secondary which consists of only two bidirectional switches and output filter capacitors produces sinusoidally modulated 60Hz split single phase output voltage waveforms with near zero current switching. The active harmonic filter connected to the input terminal compensates the low order input current harmonics drawn from the fuel cell without long-term energy storage devices such as batteries and super capacitors.

Les objectifs concernant la part des énergies renouvelables dans la production d'électricité sont de 20 % en 2020 en UE. L'éolien offshore principalement ainsi que les ressources hydroliennes et les panneaux photovoltaïques, vont contribuer à cet objectif. Les améliorations récentes dans le domaine de l'électronique de puissance amènent à repenser les architectures électrotechniques des fermes éoliennes de plus en plus éloignées du continent et présentant des puissances de plus en plus importantes. Plusieurs topologies électrotechniques de fermes éoliennes offshore sont comparées afin de définir la plus intéressante d'un point de vue faisabilité, efficacité et fiabilité. La solution de connexion retenue est entièrement en DC car elle présente des pertes diminuées et des convertisseurs DC-DC avec transformateurs haute-fréquence apportant un gain d'encombrement comparé à une topologie classique en AC. La topologie DC est alors modélisée avec une attention particulière portée aux convertisseurs DC-DC Full-Bridge, cœur technologique de la ferme. Un contrôle du convertisseur par entrelacement des commandes du convertisseur est explicité afin de réduire la taille du filtre en sortie. Deux expérimentations à échelle réelle (2 MW) et réduite (4 kW) permettent de valider le modèle, les pertes et les contrôles implantés sur le convertisseur. Les protections qui peuvent être mises en place pour un réseau de distribution DC sont aussi étudiées avec une proposition de disjoncteur statique DC. Une connexion entre un simulateur temps réel et le banc d'essai 4 kW est réalisée afin de comparer le comportement des convertisseurs de la ferme sur des échelles de temps importantes. Différents contrôles sont testés, et plus particulièrement ceux permettant de valider la capacité de la ferme à rester connectée au réseau pendant les défauts AC. L'ensemble des théories développées sur le cas d'étude éolien offshore sont étendues à des fermes solaires de fortes puissances afin de mettre en évidence les analogies entre ces deux énergies renouvelables.

The aim of this work is to reduce the cost and size of a brushless dc motor (BLDC) drive as well as increase the reliability and ruggedness of that drive. Traditional BLDC drives use Voltage Source Inverters (VSI) that utilize hard switching, thereby generating switching losses and entail the use of large heatsinks. VSI needs a huge dc link capacitor that is inherently unreliable and is one of the most expensive components of a drive. Hence, a Current Source Inverter (CSI) is used to replace the hard switchings by natural turn-off, thereby eliminating the heatsinks as well as the large dc link capacitor. A controlled rectifier together with a large inductor act as the current source. The only disadvantage is the large value of the dc link inductor and the huge number of turns needed to achieve these values of the inductances lead to huge resistive losses. Therefore, it is shown that it is possible to replace the controlled rectifier and the large inductor with a suitable dc-dc converter based current source switching at high frequencies and a much smaller value of the dc link inductor. Switching at high frequencies makes it possible to reduce the value of the dc link inductor without increasing the current ripple. Hence, it is possible to have the advantages of using a CSI as well as reduce the value of the dc link inductor without a corresponding increase in the heat sink and snubber requirements.

In this dissertation, new high frequency link power conversion systems for the fuel cell power conditioning are proposed to improve the performance and optimize the cost, size, and weight of the power conversion systems. The first study proposes a new soft switching technique for the phase-shift controlled bi-directional dc-dc converter. The described dc-dc converter employs a low profile high frequency transformer and two active full-bridge converters for bidirectional power flow capability. The proposed new soft switching technique guarantees soft switching over wide range from no load to full load without any additional circuit components. The load range for proposed soft switching technique is analyzed by mathematical approach with equivalent circuits and verified by experiments. The second study describes a boost converter cascaded high frequency link direct dc-ac converter suitable for fuel cell power sources. A new multi-loop control for a boost converter to reduce the low frequency input current harmonics drawn from the fuel cell is proposed, and a new PWM technique for the cycloconverter at the secondary to reject the low order harmonics in the output voltages is presented. The performance of the proposed scheme is verified by the various simulations and experiments, and their trade-offs are described in detail using mathematical evaluation approach. The third study proposes a current-fed high frequency link direct dc-ac converter suitable for residential fuel cell power systems. The high frequency full-bridge inverter at the primary generates sinusoidally PWM modulated current pulses with zero current switching (ZCS), and the cycloconverter at the secondary which consists of only two bidirectional switches and output filter capacitors produces sinusoidally modulated 60Hz split single phase output voltage waveforms with near zero current switching. The active harmonic filter connected to the input terminal compensates the low order input current harmonics drawn from the fuel cell without long-term energy storage devices such as batteries and super capacitors.

Les évènements climatiques de ces dernières années ont encouragé de nombreux pays à augmenter la part des énergies renouvelables et non génératrices de gaz à effets de serre. Cependant, pour faciliter leur intégration à grande échelle, le besoin d’un super réseau européen se fait sentir. Ce nouveau réseau, principalement basé sur du courant continu sous haute tension (HVDC) nécessitera l’utilisation de convertisseurs DC-DC. Par conséquent, ce mémoire propose et étudie des topologies basées sur l’association de convertisseurs DC-DC élémentaires isolés. Il est organisé en une introduction, 3 chapitres et une conclusion. Dans l’introduction, un état de l’art est réalisé sur les technologies actuellement mises en oeuvre dans les applications HVDC. Le contexte de l’étude, lié au développement des réseaux DC interconnectés et maillés est ensuite développé. Dans le premier chapitre, des solutions basées sur l’association de convertisseurs DC DC élémentaires isolés sont étudiées puis comparées en termes de dimensionnement des éléments réactifs et de rendement. Cette étude nous a permis de sélectionner trois topologies pour la suite de notre travail. Dans le deuxième chapitre, nous évoquons tout d’abord les différentes problématiques pouvant apparaitre lors de la mise en oeuvre des solutions proposées. Dans un second temps, en prenant une ferme éolienne offshore comme cas d’application, les solutions proposées sont comparées en termes de pertes et de nombre de composants avec une topologie basée sur une association de convertisseurs modulaires multiniveaux (MMC) utilisés dans les réseaux HVDC. Le troisième chapitre présente l’étude et la mise en oeuvre de deux prototypes de convertisseur DC-DC isolés, d’une puissance de 100 kW et fonctionnant sous une tension de 1,2 kV. Ces prototypes ont permis de valider expérimentalement les performances des topologies étudiées dans le premier chapitre. Finalement, la dernière partie propose une conclusion des travaux présentés dans cette thèse. Ces travaux nous ont permis de montrer que les solutions proposées présentent un intérêt pour le cas d’application sélectionné. / The catastrophic environmental effects seen in the last couple of decades have encouraged many countries to increase the proportion of C02-free energy from renewable sources. However, for the easier integration of these energies on a large scale, the need of a European SuperGrid has emerged. This new grid, mainly based on High-Voltage- Direct-Current (HVDC) will require the use of DC-DC converters. Therefore, this manuscript proposes and studies topologies based on the association of isolated elementary DC-DC converters. It is organized in one introduction, 3 chapters and one conclusion. In the introduction, a state-of-the-art of the technologies currently used in HVDC applications is proposed. The context of the study, linked to development of the meshed DC grids, is developed afterwards. In the first chapter, solutions based on the association of elementary isolated DC-DC converters are studied and then compared in terms of reactive components sizing and efficiency. This study permitted the selection of three topologies for the rest of our work. In the second chapter, we mention the issues which may appear during the implementation of the solution. Then, by taking an offshore wind farm as application case, the solution is compared, in terms of loss and component number, with a topology based on the association of Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) currently used in HVDC grids. The third chapter presents the study and the implementation of two 100 kW DC-DC converter prototypes, operating at 1.2 kV. These prototypes allowed the experimental validation of the performances of the topologies studied in the first chapter. Finally, the last part proposes a conclusion of the work achieved in this thesis. This work allowed it to be shown that the proposed solutions are interesting for the selected application case.