En aéronautique, les contraintes sont telles que la masse des filtres peut représenterjusqu'à 50% de la masse totale du convertisseur. Ces dernières années, les convertisseursmulticellulaires parallèles entrelacés et magnétiquement couplés ont conduit à améliorer lesperformances des convertisseurs (densité de puissance, efficacité, dynamique,...). Denombreuses topologies de filtrages entrelacés existent, l'objectif principal de cette étude est detrouver parmi ces topologies celles qui sont les mieux adaptées à la réalisation d’un onduleurde tension 110Veff / 400Hz triphasé 25kVA. Il est démontré que le choix du type de matériaumagnétique a un impact déterminant sur le poids, le volume et les pertes du convertisseur. Quidit parallélisation, dit multiplication du nombre de semi-conducteurs. Ces nouvelles structuresdoivent garantir à la fois un rendement élevé, une masse faible et une continuté defonctionnement, même en cas de panne d’un semiconducteur de puissance ou de sacommande. Mais coupler les phases entre elles, impose un lien indissociable qui peut êtrenuisible au fonctionnement de la structure en cas de dysfonctionnement. Des solutionsexistent et sont abordées dans l’étude. Enfin, la réalisation pratique d'un prototype semiindustrielde convertisseur triphasé utilisant des transformateurs interphases est présentée. Ils’agit d’un onduleur réseau avionique triphasé avec reconstruction de neutre pour fonctionneren déséquilibré. Les résultats expérimentaux démontrent l’avantage d’un convertisseur / In aeronautics field, the constraints are such as the mass of the filters can represent upto 50% of the total mass of the converter. During the last years, magnetic coupled interleavedconverters enhances performances (power density, efficiency, transient response). It existeseveral possibilities for use interleaved coupled topologies that use inter-phase transformerexist, the main objective of this study is to find among these topologies the best adaptedconfiguration in the context of a three-phase voltage inverter 110Veff/400Hz 25kVA. Thechoice of the magnetic material type has a great impact on determining the weight, thevolume and the losses of the converter. Parallelization leads to increase the semiconductornumber. These new structures must guarantee at the same time a raised efficiency, a low massand a great reliability, even in the event of case of breakdown of a power semiconductor orhis driver circuit. But coupleing the phases between themselve, imposes a dangerous stronglink on the structure operation in event of default. Solutions exist and are presented in thestudy. Lastly, the implementation of a semi-industrial of three-phase converter using interphasestransformers is performed. This inverter has been desinging to be use on a three-phaseavionics inverter network with rebuilding of neutral in case of unbalancing. Experimentalresults show the advantage of an interleaved converter compared with a conventional solution.

Les convertisseurs multicellulaires parallèles permettent de traiter des puissances importantes et de profiter d'une certaine standardisation des équipements. Ces dernières années, ces structures ont connu un regain d'intérêt lié notamment à la possibilité de couplage magnétique des inductances. Ce couplage aboutit à un composant magnétique aux propriétés très différentes appelé Transformateur Inter-Cellules (ICT) ; il ne modifie pas le courant de sortie, par contre il réduit l'ondulation de courant dans les bobines et l'ondulation de flux dans certaines parties du noyau. On peut montrer que ce couplage entraîne une réduction des pertes Joules dans les conducteurs et des pertes magnétiques dans le noyau. La réduction de l'ondulation de courant diminue également le courant efficace dans les semiconducteurs ce qui réduit les pertes par conduction, et la différence entre le courant à l'amorçage et au blocage des interrupteurs, ce qui permet la diminution des pertes dans les semiconducteurs lorsque les pertes au blocage sont supérieures aux pertes à l'amorçage. Le dimensionnement d'un ICT n'est pas fondamentalement différent de celui fait pour d'autres composants magnétiques en ce sens qu'il est basé sur le respect de certaines valeurs limites (induction, température) ce qui suppose une évaluation des différentes pertes et l'élaboration d'un modèle thermique. Par contre, la manière d'évaluer ces différentes grandeurs est tout à fait spécifique et n'a que quelques points communs avec les méthodes de calcul des inductances et des transformateurs Dans ce travail de thèse, on montre comment dimensionner ces ICTs en considérant plusieurs topologies et méthodes différentes, correspondant à différents niveaux de sophistication et de complexité. L'explication de ce dimensionnement est divisée en quatre parties : Pertes Cuivre, Pertes Fer, Densité de Flux de Saturation et Aspects Thermiques. L'évaluation des pertes cuivre liées aux composantes alternatives des ICTs constituent un point particulièrement délicat dans la mesure où elles résultent de la combinaison de deux facteurs eux-mêmes difficiles à évaluer ; l'inductance de fuite qui détermine l'amplitude des courants alternatifs mais dépend des flux principalement non canalisés et circulant dans l'air (volume d'étude important, effets 3D…), et la résistance équivalente des bobinages qui en haute fréquence est sujette à des phénomènes complexes comme les effets de peau et de proximité. En se basant sur l'utilisation d'un logiciel simple mais néanmoins robuste et fiable pour calculer précisément les résistances en haute fréquence et les inductances de fuite des ICTs, plusieurs astuces permettant de réduire les pertes cuivre non seulement des ICTs mais aussi des transformateurs et des inductances sont suggérées. Des tableaux simples sont développés pour aider le concepteur de transformateurs à identifier la meilleur configuration de conducteurs dans une fenêtre de bobinage en prenant en compte la forme d'onde du courant, le nombre de tours des enroulements, la fréquence des courants et les paramètres géométriques. Des formules analytiques et des outils de calcul adéquats ont ensuite été utilisés pour développer des routines d'optimisation ayant pour but la réduction de la masse, du volume, des pertes ou du coût des ICTs. Des interpolations multidimensionnelles des valeurs présimulées des résistances et inductances de fuite en haute fréquence sont utilisées afin de réduire le temps d'exécution de la routine d'optimisation. Plusieurs dimensionnements des ICTs ont été comparées vis-à-vis des matériaux du noyau et des conducteurs, du nombre de cellules de commutation et de la fréquence de découpage. Des comparaisons avec des selfs ont également été faites afin de montrer les avantages de ces ICTs. Des aspects de la commande des convertisseurs multi-niveaux triphasés ont également été étudiés vis-à- is du flux circulant dans les ICTs. Des homopolaires, spécifiques pour chaque stratégie MLI et chaque topologie convertisseur/charge, sont créées afin de minimiser le flux dans les ICTs et par conséquent de réduire davantage la masse et la taille de ces composants. Des comparaisons entre différentes méthodes de MLI sont effectuées et vérifiées expérimentalement. / In recent years, the interest for parallel multicell converters has grown, which is partially due to the possibility of coupling the inductors used to connect the different commutation cells together. Coupling the inductors to form an InterCell Transformer (ICT) does not usually modify the output current, but it reduces the current ripple in the windings and the flux swing in some regions of the core. It can be shown that this brings a reduction of copper and core losses in the magnetic component. The reduction of the phase current ripple also reduces the difference between turn on and turn off current in the switches, which brings a reduction of switching losses for devices generating more losses at turn off than at turn on. The design of an ICT is not that different from any other magnetic component but it is very specific and inherent features must be taken into account. Taking full benefit of the potential advantages of ICTs requires the development of special tools and methods which are the focus of the study. We show how to design ICTs considering several topologies and different methods, from the most precise and time-consuming to the less accurate but more quickly calculated. The explanation of the ICT design is divided in four main parts: Copper Losses, Core Losses, Flux Density Saturation and Thermal Aspects. Further attention is given to high frequency copper losses since complex phenomena such as skin and proximity effects highly influence the ICT design. Based on Finite Element Method simulations, smart practices are suggested to reduce high and low frequency copper losses, not only in ICTs but also in inductors and transformers. Simple tables are developed to help transformer designers to identify the best configuration of conductors inside a given core window, depending on the current waveform and frequency, number of turns and geometrical parameters. Optimization routines to reduce the ICT total mass, volume, losses or cost are developed and multidimensional interpolation of pre-simulated values of AC resistance and leakage inductance is used to speed up the optimization routine. Comparison of ICT designs with regard to core and conductor material, number of cells and switching frequency is performed. Comparison with regular inductors is also made in order to verify the benefits of this kind of magnetic component. Multilevel converter control aspects applied to three- hase systems is also investigated in terms of the ICT flux. Zero sequence signals, specific for a PWM strategy and converter/load topology, are created in order to minimize the flux in ICTs and consequently reduce even further the mass and size of these components. Comparison between several PWM methods are performed and experimentally verified.

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.

Orientador: Carlos Alberto Canesin / Resumo: Uma das principais dificuldades para a adoção dos veículos elétricos (VE) é o tempo de abastecimento (carregamento elétrico), considerado elevado quando comparado com o tempo requerido para abastecer um veículo com motor a combustão interna. O carregamento do VE típico de passageiros é geralmente realizado na residência do proprietário, ligando o carregador interno do VE em uma tomada convencional monofásica. Este método de carregamento é conhecido como de Corrente Alternada (CA), requer, tipicamente pelo menos 7 horas para fornecer uma carga completa. Por outro lado, o método de carregamento por Corrente Continua (CC) oferece tempos de carregamento entre 10 e 80 minutos. Contudo, para obter este nível de desempenho, são empregados carregadores externos de alta potência ligados de forma direta ao banco de baterias do VE. Devido ao custo e aos requerimentos de alimentação, estes carregadores rápidos são usados principalmente em aplicações públicas e comerciais. As pesquisas pelas melhores topologias a serem empregadas nos carregadores rápidos ainda são, neste ano de 2017 objeto de estudos em escala mundial. Neste contexto, este trabalho descreve a análise e implementação de um protótipo de carregador externo rápido para VE, o qual é composto por um retificador híbrido trifásico com correção ativa do fator de potência (Etapa CA-CC), seguido de um conversor tipo Buck entrelaçado (Etapa CC-CC). Na etapa CA-CC são impostas correntes de entrada senoidais, obtendo desta forma uma r... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Mestre

Optimising the throughput performance for wireless networks is one of the challenging tasks in the objectives of communication engineering, since wireless channels are prone to errors due to path losses, random noise, and fading phenomena. The transmission errors will be worse in a multihop scenario due to its accumulative effects. Network Coding (NC) is an elegant technique to improve the throughput performance of a communication network. There is the fact that the bit error rates over one modulation symbol of 16- and higher order- Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) scheme follow a certain pattern. The Scattered Random Network Coding (SRNC) system was proposed in the literature to exploit the error pattern of 16-QAM by using bit-scattering to improve the throughput of multihop network to which is being applied the Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC). This thesis aims to improve further the SRNC system by using Forward Error Correction (FEC) code; the proposed system is called Joint RLNC and FEC with interleaving. The first proposed system (System-I) uses Convolutional Code (CC) FEC. The performances analysis of System-I with various CC rates of 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/8 was carried out using the developed simulation tools in MATLAB and compared to two benchmark systems: SRNC system (System-II) and RLNC system (System- III). The second proposed system (System-IV) uses Reed-Solomon (RS) FEC code. Performance evaluation of System IV was carried out and compared to three systems; System-I with 1/2 CC rate, System-II, and System-III. All simulations were carried out over three possible channel environments: 1) AWGN channel, 2) a Rayleigh fading channel, and 3) a Rician fading channel, where both fading channels are in series with the AWGN channel. The simulation results show that the proposed system improves the SRNC system. How much improvement gain can be achieved depends on the FEC type used and the channel environment.

Le domaine de la conversion d’énergie requiert, la plupart du temps, la mise en œuvre d’études spécifiques et coûteuses pour répondre, avec les meilleures performances possibles (rendement, compacité, CEM), aux diverses applications. Afin de proposer une solution générique et évolutive, nous nous sommes intéressés à l’utilisation d’un réseau de micro-convertisseurs optimisés, de faible puissance, que l’on peut associer en série et/ou en parallèle, pour couvrir un large domaine d’applications. Dans ces conditions, un effort unique de réflexion est à porter sur le dimensionnement d’un micro-convertisseur optimisé qui joue le rôle de cellule élémentaire ou de brique de base pour l’établissement du réseau complet. Cependant, cela suppose de mettre en œuvre également une méthode de contrôle adaptée au grand nombre de micro-convertisseurs ainsi qu’une technique de communication entre tous les micro-convertisseurs, pour assurer un bon équilibrage de la puissance. L'objectif principal de cette thèse est de fournir une solution intégrée pour le contrôle à la fois des cellules de commutation internes du micro-convertisseur et du réseau lui-même. Pour y parvenir, une solution modulaire de contrôle entièrement décentralisé est proposée. Trois étapes essentielles sont alors étudiées : la génération des porteuses entrelacées, l’équilibrage des courants de phase et la régulation des grandeurs de sortie courant et/ou tension. Ces trois étapes sont abordées de manière à proposer une solution entièrement décentralisée. Plusieurs cartes de test ont été réalisées pour valider chaque fonction indépendamment. Un circuit intégré (démonstrateur), implémentant l’ensemble des fonctions nécessaires au contrôle d’un micro-convertisseur 5V-2A-1MHz, a également été conçu et testé. Les résultats expérimentaux montrent clairement la validité des solutions proposées, ce qui ouvre la voie vers un contrôle mieux adapté aux nouveaux types d’architectures multi-phasées et distribuées en réseau. / The field of energy conversion requires, in most cases, the implementation of specific and expensive studies in order to answer to various applications with the best performances of efficiency, compactness, and EMC for example. To propose a generic and scalable solution, we are interested in the use of a network of optimized micro-converters, low power, which can be combined in series and/or in parallel, to cover a wide range of applications. Under these conditions, one single effort is to focus on the design of an optimized micro-converter which plays the role of individual cell or brick base for the establishment of the complete network. However, this means also to implement a control method adapted to many micro-converters and a communication method between all micro-converters, to ensure a good balance of power. The main objective of this thesis is to provide an integrated solution for controlling both internal commutation cells of each micro-converter and the all network itself. To achieve this, a modular and fully decentralized control solution is proposed. Three essential steps are studied: the generation of interleaved carriers, the phase currents balancing and the output variables regulation (current and / or voltage). These three steps are discussed in order to propose a fully decentralized solution. Several test cards were realized to validate each function independently. An integrated circuit (demonstrator), implementing all the necessary control functions for a 5V-2A-1MHz micro-converter has also been designed and tested. The experimental results clearly demonstrate the validity of the proposed solutions, which opens the way to a control much more adapted to these new architectures of multi-phase conversion and distributed network.

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O carregamento do VE típico de passageiros é geralmente realizado na residência do proprietário, ligando o carregador interno do VE em uma tomada convencional monofásica. Este método de carregamento é conhecido como de Corrente Alternada (CA), requer, tipicamente pelo menos 7 horas para fornecer uma carga completa. Por outro lado, o método de carregamento por Corrente Continua (CC) oferece tempos de carregamento entre 10 e 80 minutos. Contudo, para obter este nível de desempenho, são empregados carregadores externos de alta potência ligados de forma direta ao banco de baterias do VE. Devido ao custo e aos requerimentos de alimentação, estes carregadores rápidos são usados principalmente em aplicações públicas e comerciais. As pesquisas pelas melhores topologias a serem empregadas nos carregadores rápidos ainda são, neste ano de 2017 objeto de estudos em escala mundial. Neste contexto, este trabalho descreve a análise e implementação de um protótipo de carregador externo rápido para VE, o qual é composto por um retificador híbrido trifásico com correção ativa do fator de potência (Etapa CA-CC), seguido de um conversor tipo Buck entrelaçado (Etapa CC-CC). Na etapa CA-CC são impostas correntes de entrada senoidais, obtendo desta forma uma reduzida distorção harmônica total (DHT). Nesta etapa são empregados retificadores SEPIC comutados sob corrente nula (Zero Current Switching, ZCS) controlados por uma simples modulação por histerese, em paralelo com um retificador trifásico a diodos de seis pulsos. O estágio SEPIC processa apenas uma fração da potência total entregue pelo retificador híbrido, reduzindo deste modo os esforços de corrente dos semicondutores empregados, permitindo o uso desta topologia em elevados níveis de potência. Na etapa CC-CC o conversor Buck entrelaçado é controlado por modulação de largura de pulso (Pulse-Width Modulation, PWM), permitindo assim a implantação da técnica de carregamento por corrente constante e tensão constante (Constant Current-Constant Voltage, CC-CV), comumente empregada em baterias de íons de lítio e supercapacitores (SC). Como principal resultado foi obtido o carregamento de um banco de supercapacitores de 2,54 F, com corrente constante de 20 A, variando sua tensão de 180 V a 270 V com uma duração de 40 s, obtendo uma distorção harmônica total de 3,52% na corrente de entrada, ajustando-se ao padrão IEEE 2030.1.1-2015. / One of the main barriers against electric vehicle (EV) adoption is related to the battery recharging time, which is relatively high when compared to the time required to fill up a gasoline/diesel internal combustion engine vehicle. EV charging generally is done at home, using the on-board EV charger tied to conventional single phase power inlet, this charging method is known as Alternating Current (AC) and takes at least 7 hours to provide a full charge. On the other hand, the Direct Current (DC) method offers charging times from 1.2 hours to 10 minutes. However, to reach this performance, high power off-board chargers also known as fast-chargers (FC), directly charge the EV battery bank. Due to its cost and power supply requirements FC are used only in public or commercial applications. The researches for the best FC topologies are an active area of studies over the world. This work describes the analysis and implementation of an off-board electric vehicle (EV) Fast Charger prototype. It is composed by a three-phase hybrid rectifier with power factor correction (AC/DC stage), followed by an interleaved buck converter (DC/DC stage). At AC/DC stage, sinusoidal input phase currents are imposed, and consequently low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is obtained by the use of Zero Current Switching (ZCS) SEPIC rectifiers, applying a simple hysteresis control technique, in parallel with a conventional three-phase six pulses diode rectifier. The SEPIC converters manage only a fraction of the total power delivered by the hybrid rectifier, reducing the semiconductors current stresses, and allowing the use of this topology for high power levels. At DC/DC stage, the interleaved buck converter is controlled by Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), allowing Constant Current–Constant Voltage (CC-CV) charging technique, typically used for Lithium-ion (Li) batteries and Supercapacitors (SC). As main result of this implementation was obtained a charging process using constant a constant current of 20A over a supercapacitor bank of 2,54 F, raising its voltage from 180V to 270V in less than 40s, having a input phase current THD of 3,52%, fulfilling the requirements of IEEE 2030.1.1-2015 standard.

This thesis explores new methods for achieving load-carrying joints between the dissimilar materials of continuous fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites and structural metals. The new composite-to-metal joining methods investigated in this work exploit the metal-to-metal joining techniques of arc micro-welding, resistance spot welding, and metal filler brazing, to form novel micro-architectured metal adherends that can be used for enhanced composite-to-metal joining. Through a combination of equipment instrumentation and metallographic inspection of fabricated prototype joints, understanding is gained of how materials respond when processed by manufacturing techniques that have not previously been exploited for dissimilar material joining. Mechanical testing of prototype joints; both to ultimate loading strength and partial failure states, with subsequent inspection of specimens and comparative performances evaluation enabled joining performance characterisation of the new joining methods. Key results include: the identification of micropin reinforced adhesive joints to exhibit pseudo-ductile failure characteristics, resistance spot weld reinforcement of adhesive joints to boost bonding performance, and the use of a polymer infused metal foam to overcome difficulties of thermoplastic to metal adhesion. Through this work knowledge of how novel micro-architectures reacted under mechanical loading enabled insights to be gained into how perceived manufacturing defects can benefit joining performance. Such examples include, localised material weakness that lead to global pseudo-ductile failure behaviour, and low-strength secondary joining mechanisms boosting primary load transfer systems. By comparison of the diverse joining methods investigated in this work, trends were identified that suggest joining performance between the two dissimilar materials is improved by increasing the direct interaction between the composite reinforcement fibres and the metal structure. It is demonstrated that joining improvements are gained by forming mechanical connections between metals and composite precursory material before the final manufacturing process of the composite.

L’apparition de convertisseurs multicellulaires parallèles entrelacés et magnétiquement couplés a conduit ces dernières années à améliorer les performances des convertisseurs (densité de puissance, efficacité, dynamique,...). Il existe plusieurs topologies d’entrelacement qui utilisent des Transformateurs Interphases. L’objectif principal de cette étude est de trouver parmi ces topologies celles qui sont les mieux adaptées à un contexte d’intégration d’électronique de puissance pour minimiser la taille et réduire les pertes. Une première étape de modélisation a permis d’effectuer une étude comparative de quelques topologies. Un procédé de permutation des phases d’alimentation a été présenté afin de réduire les ondulations du courant de phases et les pertes ohmiques. Les résultats obtenus valident qualitativement l’avantage de la solution retenue par rapport à la solution standard. Enfin, la réalisation pratique d’un prototype de convertisseur modulaire utilisant des Transformateurs Inter-phases est abordé. Il s’agit d’un régulateur chargé d’alimenter les microprocesseurs (1,2V/100A) (Voltage Regulator Module (VRM)) à 5 modules. Les résultats expérimentaux montrent l’avantage de l’utilisation des Transformateurs Inter-phases par rapport à la solution classique / During the last years, using coupled parallel interleaved converters enhances converters performances (power density, efficiency, transient response,...). There are several possible interleaved coupled topologies that use Inter-phases Transformers. The main objective of this study is to find among these topologies the best adapted configuration in a context of power electronics integration in order to minimize converter size and to reduce losses. A model is proposed to compare some topologies. An optimal modified sequence of phase order to reduce current ripple and ohmic losses is presented. The obtained results validate the advantage of the coupled solution compared to the standard solution. At last, the implementation of a modular power converter using Inter-phases Transformers is shown. It is a Voltage Regulator Module (1,2V/100A) that consists of five identical modules. Experimental results show the advantage of using Inter-phases Transformers compared to conventional solution