{"title":"Unified Co-Optimization of Converter Parameters and Switching Modulation for Enhanced ZVS in Low-Lm DC--AC DABs","authors":"Payam Morsali;Mashhood Ahmad;Yao Qin;Ayan Mallik","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3674045","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3674045","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents the harmonic superposition-based theoretical approach for analyzing the impact of low magnetizing inductance <inline-formula> <tex-math>$L_{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> in extending the zero-voltage switching (ZVS) range in a DC–AC dual active bridge (DAB) converter. A comprehensive design optimization framework has been developed to obtain the optimal ratio of magnetizing inductance to power transfer inductance and the optimal transformer turns ratio. An exponential decay function accounting for the nonlinearity of <inline-formula> <tex-math>$C_{oss}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> has been derived and utilized in formulating the ZVS inequality constraints, which are used to establish a multivariable, multiconstraint, and single-objective optimization framework to acquire the optimized control variables that enhance the average number of ZVS legs while co-optimizing the efficiency profile. Furthermore, the control strategy is implemented using a Fourier-based regression model, enabling high accuracy and faster real-time execution. Finally, a GaN-based 500-W/100-kHz low-<inline-formula> <tex-math>$L_{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> DAB hardware prototype is developed and evaluated against the single inductor (SI) DAB model to validate the analytical framework and its effectiveness in extending the ZVS range. The experimental results for low-<inline-formula> <tex-math>$L_{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> DAB demonstrate an efficiency improvement of 2.8% and 3.2% at 20% and 40% load, respectively, due to extended ZVS range and a slight efficiency decrease of 0.3% at full load when compared to single power-transfer inductor (SI-DAB).","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"5665-5681"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147454451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distributed Fixed-Time Control With Adaptive Barrier Function in AC Microgrid Under Dynamic Event-Triggered Mechanism","authors":"Chanjuan Zhao;Yue Li;Wei Sun;Qingwei Tang","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3701440","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3701440","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents a novel dynamic event-triggered (DET) fixed-time control method to solve the practical voltage and frequency consensus problem in the islanded microgrid. By introducing a new dynamic variable with multiscale negative self-feedback terms rather than a constant, a more serious and time-variant triggering condition is proposed to reduce triggering instants and controller updates. Additionally, an adaptive barrier function and a disturbance observation-like method are integrated into the fixed-time control to enhance precise convergence control. Furthermore, the microgrid fixed-time consensus analysis and Zeno behavior exclusion are verified by the Lyapunov stability theorem. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate the feasibility of our proposed control.","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"5810-5822"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148289249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"IEEE Industry Applications Society Information","authors":"","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3723767","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3723767","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"C3-C3"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11721282","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149092863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Family of Super-Lift-Based Enhanced Gain Z-Source Boost DC--DC Converters: Analysis and Control","authors":"Priyabrata Shaw;Aakash Singh;Priyabrat Garanayak;Santosh Kumar Singh","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3677603","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3677603","url":null,"abstract":"Achieving a very high-voltage gain using a traditional boost DC–DC converter (TBDC) without resorting to extreme duty ratios remains a significant challenge. This article proposes a novel family of single-switch Z-source DC–DC converters (ZSDCs), referred to as super-lift Z-source DC–DC converters (SuLZSDCs), which leverage the super-lift technique to address this limitation. The integration of a super-lift cell not only enhances the voltage conversion ratio but also significantly reduces the voltage stress on the switching device. A comprehensive steady-state mathematical analysis is conducted to highlight the key features of the proposed topologies and is followed by a detailed comparison with existing Z-source converter configurations. In addition, small-signal modeling of the enhanced SuLZSDC topology is carried out to analyze system dynamics and facilitate the design of a proportional–integral (PI) controller for output voltage regulation and stable closed-loop operation. To validate the theoretical findings and demonstrate the high-gain performance, a 400-W laboratory prototype is developed and tested. Experimental results under both steady-state and dynamic conditions confirm the effectiveness and practical feasibility of the proposed SuLZSDC topologies.","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"5539-5550"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147507701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and Optimization of the Simultaneous Wireless Power and Data Transfer System Based on Power Channel Harmonic Modulation","authors":"Zhijun Wu;Linlin Tan;Heqi Xu;Xueliang Huang","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3677279","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3677279","url":null,"abstract":"To enhance the reliability of simultaneous wireless power and data transfer (SWPDT) systems and meet the structural compactness required for miniaturized applications, this article proposes an SWPDT system based on power channel harmonic modulation. The proposed system adopts a symmetrical dual-sided LCL compensation topology and utilizes its resonant characteristics and coupling parameter tuning to enable data transmission without introducing an additional information carrier source. The method allows simultaneous power and data transfer without interfering with the power channel while significantly simplifying the information channel and improving system integrability and engineering feasibility. Frequency-domain modeling and analysis of both the power and data channels are conducted to identify and optimize key parameters affecting system performance. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate that the prototype system achieves 277-W power transfer with a DC–DC efficiency exceeding 88% and supports half-duplex information transmission with a forward rate of 100 kb/s and a reverse rate of 50 kb/s, thereby validating the feasibility and practicality of the proposed approach.","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"6782-6793"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147506488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High Stable Current Control of LCL-Filtered Energy Storage Converters With Grid Impedance Estimation","authors":"Xiangyu Wang;Liguo Wang;Denis Sidorov;Aliona Dreglea;Chunlai Yu","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3674229","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3674229","url":null,"abstract":"Under weak grid conditions, variations in the equivalent grid impedance adversely affect both the current control loop performance and the dq-axis current coupling exacerbated by the grid impedance in LCL filtered energy storage converters, thereby limiting their stability, dynamic response, and output current quality. To address this issue, this study proposes a grid-impedance-estimation-based linear active disturbance rejection control strategy (GIE-LADRC). This method integrates the online estimated grid impedance into the design of the linear active disturbance rejection control (LADRC) compensation factor, enabling the factor to better approximate the actual system gain under impedance variations in weak grids. This enhances the ability of the linear extended state observer (LESO) to observe and suppress disturbances caused by impedance. In practice, LADRC first provides approximate decoupled control of the dq-axis currents. Subsequently, under this decoupled condition, a reactive power variation strategy that maintains a constant <inline-formula> <tex-math>$d$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-axis current reference is employed to obtain an online estimate of the equivalent grid impedance, which has minimal impact on the converter’s active current output during the estimation process. The stability of the proposed method under the complete current control framework is evaluated through impedance model-based stability analysis. Finally, experimental results from a 4 kW prototype confirm that GIE-LADRC can maintain high-quality current output even in very weak grids with an SCR below 2.","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"6433-6444"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147470995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Novel Hybrid DC Circuit Breaker Topology With Current Limiting Capability and Rapid Fault Isolation Time","authors":"Laicheng Yin;Bingkun Li;Yanchao Liu;Yiqi Liu;Jiawei Zhang","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3672657","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3672657","url":null,"abstract":"This study proposes a novel current-limiting topology for high-voltage direct current circuit breakers (DCCBs) in large-capacity offshore wind power systems. After transferring the fault current to the current commutation branch (CCB), the proposed topology introduces a current-limiting inductor and an energy-absorbing capacitor via thyristor switching to suppress the fault current rise rate and absorb fault energy. This topology reduces the peak current of the DCCB, decreases the current tolerance range of the IGBT in the DCCB, and consequently achieves reductions in size and cost. Simulations and experiments validate the proposed topology. The simulation results indicate that, for a 640 kV scenario, the proposed structure reduces the energy absorbed by the metal oxide arrester (MOA) by 69.3%, shortens the fault isolation time by 21.4%, and lowers the peak fault current by 49.9% compared to the ABB topology.","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"6416-6432"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147440020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-Gain Modular Multilevel DC–DC Converter for Renewable Energy and HVDC Applications","authors":"Hamid Naseem;Min-Jae Kang;Jul-Ki Seok","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3670425","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3670425","url":null,"abstract":"High-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission, offshore wind integration, and emerging hybrid AC/DC infrastructures demand high-gain DC–DC converters that combine scalability with reduced implementation complexity. This article introduces a nonisolated modular multilevel DC–DC converter that achieves a substantial voltage step-up using a chain of identical submodules (SMs) arranged symmetrically to maintain uniform device stress and inherent power sharing. The structural symmetry naturally produces interleaved switching patterns, leading to reduced output ripple without requiring additional control overhead. A relative-voltage control approach with a zero reference further limits the number of sensing and feedback loops, enabling practical scalability to higher level configurations. Steady-state analysis is used to obtain expressions for voltage gain, inductor current ripple, and capacitor voltage ripple, clarifying the influence of design parameters. The architecture is well-suited for renewable-energy sources requiring medium and high-voltage DC interfacing. Experimental results from a laboratory prototype confirm accurate gain regulation, low output ripple, balanced submodule operation, and stable dynamic behavior, demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed architecture.","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"5499-5512"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147361045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Markov Chain-Driven Asymmetric Dual-Beta Region Reconstruction Random SVPWM for High-Frequency Sideband Harmonic Suppression and Peak Frequency Band Control in PMSM Systems","authors":"Wenjun Ruan;Yong Chen;Ruiping Wang;Shuangxia Niu","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3676446","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3676446","url":null,"abstract":"To effectively suppress high-frequency sideband voltage harmonics (HFSVHs) in space vector pulsewidth modulation (SVPWM)-driven permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) systems and enable controllable regulation of the HFSVH peak (HFSVHP) frequency band, this article proposes a Markov chain-driven asymmetric dual-Beta overlapped random switching period SVPWM (MDBORSP). First, the analytical expression for the output voltage power spectral density (PSD) of RSP-SVPWM in a two-level PMSM system is derived, and the impact of different carrier switching frequency (CSF) probability density functions (PDFs) on the distribution of HFSVH is clarified. Second, to address the limitation that under uniform distribution, HFSVH energy concentrates around the CSF, and a single Beta distribution cannot effectively suppress the HFSVH, while adjusting the frequency band, MDBORSP constructs a dual-Beta distribution with a region overlap mechanism. This approach effectively reconstructs the HFSVH spectrum, significantly enhancing harmonic suppression performance. Furthermore, a three-state Markov chain is introduced to establish a harmonic distribution control mechanism, using asymmetric CSF PDFs to regulate the HFSVHP frequency band while maintaining strong harmonic suppression. Simulation and experimental results show that, compared to traditional SVPWM, MDBORSP improves HFSVH suppression by 21.25 and 19.83 dB, respectively, and achieves controllable migration of the harmonic peak frequency band. Additionally, the algorithm requires only <inline-formula> <tex-math>$14.79~mu $ </tex-math></inline-formula>s per switching cycle, providing ample real-time implementation margin. This study provides novel theoretical insights and practical implementation approaches for harmonic reconstruction and modulation strategy optimization in low-noise PMSM systems.","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"6154-6169"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147506503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jian-Zhang You;Ke-Huan Liu;Mou-Fa Guo;Xiang-Jun Zeng;Ze-Yin Zheng;Jia-Hao Lin
{"title":"Adaptive Control Strategy of Active Compensators for Ground Fault Suppression in Distribution Networks","authors":"Jian-Zhang You;Ke-Huan Liu;Mou-Fa Guo;Xiang-Jun Zeng;Ze-Yin Zheng;Jia-Hao Lin","doi":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3704406","DOIUrl":"10.1109/JESTPE.2026.3704406","url":null,"abstract":"Active compensators in distribution networks are effective in preventing overvoltage and fires resulting from ground faults. However, current designs with ground fault suppression capabilities often suffer from limitations such as limited functionality, high implementation costs, and a lack of consideration for voltage drops caused by line impedance or load variations. An adaptive fault current control method for active compensators is proposed in this article, through which automatic switching between voltage suppression and current suppression principles is achieved. The suppression effectiveness for ground fault currents is less susceptible to grounding parameters and load variations. Furthermore, an active compensator topology is presented, where the common point of the three-phase active compensator is connected in series with a passive voltage feedback transformer. This design enables the implementation of the proposed fault current detection and suppression method and integrates power compensation functionality. Additionally, the requirement for an additional DC power supply for the grounding arm is eliminated, thereby reducing the overall system cost. Finally, simulations and experiments confirm that the proposed active compensator structure and control strategy not only achieve both fault suppression and power compensation but also demonstrate superior fault suppression performance and reduced overall costs.","PeriodicalId":13093,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics","volume":"14 5","pages":"6611-6624"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148289222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}