{"title":"Modelling and design of electric vehicle charging systems that include on-site renewable energy sources","authors":"Fearghal Kineavy, M. Duffy","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878651","url":null,"abstract":"The predicted operation and performance of a 6.65 kW PV system assumed to be located in Galway, Ireland to charge 4 electric vehicles (EVs) is modeled. The performance of AC and DC distribution systems are compared. Models account for the variable efficiencies of power converter blocks as power levels vary. A control strategy is developed to choose when/how many EVs charge based on available PV power thereby maximizing efficiency and solar energy usage in the EVs. It is shown that for an EV user with a home charge point and a 100 km daily return commute, a ~90% SOC can be supported by the system during the summer months. It is also shown that the DC system is 4.67% more efficient than the AC system over the course of a year.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130047873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compact bidirectional DC-DC converters with two input sources","authors":"Jun Cai, Qing-Chang Zhong","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878668","url":null,"abstract":"The design of multi-input DC-DC converters for hybrid energy systems is still a very challenging problem, especially when all input/output ports are required to be bidirectional. In this paper, a compact non-isolated bidirectional DC-DC converter is proposed to interface two input DC power sources. The proposed converter is proficient for energy diversification from two energy sources individually or simultaneously. It can be operated bidirectionally in both buck and boost modes. With comparison to traditional double inputs boost converters, only three controllable power switches are needed in the proposed converter, which is much cost effective. The topology is analysed in detail and a control algorithm are proposed to operate the converter. Simulation results are presented to verify the validity of the converter.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134261725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Barry, J. Hayes, M. Ryłko, J. Maslon, K. J. Hartnett
{"title":"Two-phase interleaved boost converters for distributed generation","authors":"B. Barry, J. Hayes, M. Ryłko, J. Maslon, K. J. Hartnett","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878697","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the use of two-phase interleaved boost converters for distributed generation. Two circuit topologies, the discrete-inductor two-phase boost and the integrated-magnetic two-phase boost converters are compared. The various CCM and DCM modes of each converter are identified, together with their current waveforms and sub-modes of operation. The CCM-DCM mode map of each converter is constructed, and the boundary conditions and K-parameters of both converters are presented. Experimental results from a 3.6 kW prototype are used to validate the theory.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"21 3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134131423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ZCS converter for photovoltaic string integration with DC microgrid","authors":"L. Roslaniec, Magdalena Błędzińska, M. Kłos","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878676","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878676","url":null,"abstract":"Microgrids are developed to help with active power balancing in the electric power system or to supply islanded receivers at high-reliability levels. To improve overall efficacy and to simplify control schemes, microgrids are often build as DC systems. The paper describes the development of the converter aimed at interconnecting a single photovoltaic string with 120 V DC microgrid. A classic DC/DC ZCS converter topology was adapted to maintain high efficiency at high switching frequency over a wide range of input and output parameters. The paper includes design procedure for further implementation of the investigated topology. The results of the converter modeling and experimental tests are also presented.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"112 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125058466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Y-source inverter","authors":"Y. Siwakoti, G. Town, P. Loh, F. Blaabjerg","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878657","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878657","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces a new 3-phase Y-source inverter whose gain is presently not matched by classical impedance-network-based inverters operating at the same duty ratio. The proposed network uses a tightly coupled transformer with three windings. By squeezing the shoot-through range while keeping higher boost, the inverter can operate at a higher modulation index, thereby minimizing switching device stress and providing better output power quality. In addition, the inverter has more degrees of freedom for setting the voltage gain and modulation index than other classical impedance-source networks. This design flexibility was proven mathematically, and is supported by simulations carried out to prove the concept and validate the analysis.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124874683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Soltau, H. Stagge, R. D. De Doncker, O. Apeldoorn
{"title":"Development and demonstration of a medium-voltage high-power DC-DC converter for DC distribution systems","authors":"N. Soltau, H. Stagge, R. D. De Doncker, O. Apeldoorn","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878696","url":null,"abstract":"In many low-voltage or high-voltage applications, the electrical energy transmission and distribution is enhanced using direct current (dc) already today. To use the advantages of dc also in medium-voltage applications a highly efficient dc-dc converter is needed that has a power capability of several megawatts. At the E.ON Energy Research Center of the RWTH Aachen University a demonstrator for a 5 MW medium-voltage dc-dc converter is constructed, which is presented in this work. Firstly, some general considerations about the three-phase dual-active bridge dc-dc converter are made, with a focus on medium-voltage high-power applications. Whether IGBTs or IGCTs are the optimal switching devices is discussed and a further improvement using a Dual-ICT is evaluated. The construction and the design of the mentioned demonstrator are presented. Besides the demonstrator itself, the medium-voltage high-power transformer that is operated in the ac link is discussed in detail. Finally, the advantages of a three-phase dual-active bridge over the single-phase variant are discussed using the experience gained from the commissioning.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115031460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Detail study of SiC MOSFET switching characteristics","authors":"Helong Li, S. Munk‐Nielsen","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878691","url":null,"abstract":"This paper makes detail study of the latest SiC MOSFETs switching characteristics in relation to gate driver maximum current, gate resistance, common source inductance and parasitic switching loop inductance. The switching performance of SiC MOSFETs in terms of turn on and turn off voltage and current are presented. Switching losses analysis is made according to the experiment results. The switching characteristics study and switching losses analysis could give some guidelines of gate driver IC and gate resistance selection, switching losses estimation and circuit design of SiC MOSFETs.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128435246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. F. Frack, P. Mercado, M. Molina, E. Watanabe, R. D. De Doncker, H. Stagge
{"title":"Control-strategy design for frequency control in autonomous smart microgrids","authors":"P. F. Frack, P. Mercado, M. Molina, E. Watanabe, R. D. De Doncker, H. Stagge","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878630","url":null,"abstract":"Synchronous Machines of large power plants are responsible for setting the system frequency. This frequency allows the coordination and operation of the various Power Systems' (PS) elements. However, due to the expected development of Distributed Generation a Microgrid (MG) may lack Synchronous Generation losing the capability of isolated operation. This paper proposes a control strategy for Converter-Coupled Distributed Generation to ensure stable operation of isolated MG even in the absence of Synchronous Generation.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128984336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A single-phase transformer-less inverter with active decoupling","authors":"Jintao Liao, Jianhui Su, Liuchen Chang","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878659","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a novel inverter topology that is applied to single-phase grid-connected photovoltaic systems. The proposed topology has an active decoupling function, which not only eliminates the double line frequency ripple power in the dc-link but also accepts large voltage ripple across the decoupling capacitor in order to reduce the requirement of the decoupling capacitance. Traditionally, bulky electrolytic capacitors are employed in passive decoupling of power, which limits the system lifespan. The reduction of the decoupling capacitance makes it possible for using long life film capacitors in photovoltaic systems. The simulation results verify the operation of the proposed topology and its control strategy.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124577635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Loss comparison of selected core magnetic materials operating at medium and high frequencies and different excitation voltages","authors":"R. García, A. Escobar-Mejía, K. George, J. Balda","doi":"10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDG.2014.6878680","url":null,"abstract":"Availability of new high-power semiconductor devices and the desire for developing power systems with higher penetrations of distributed generation have sparked significant research in power electronic converters. The non-sinusoidal nature of the current and voltage waveforms commonly present in power electronic converters makes it difficult to accurately evaluate the copper and core losses of components such as inductors and transformers operating at high and medium frequencies. The evaluation of the core losses for three soft magnetic materials (amorphous, ferrite and nanocrystalline) under different rectangular-voltage waveforms used in solid-state transformers, duty cycles and switching frequencies is the main aim of this work. The test setup comprises a 10 kVA Si IGBT-based three-level full-bridge converter used to generate the rectangular-voltage waveforms exciting the cores. The comparison based on the main material properties establishes criteria for proper core material selection when designing high-and medium-frequency transformers.","PeriodicalId":448765,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116283337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}