Analysis, Modeling, and Control of Half-Bridge Current-Source Converter for Energy Management of Supercapacitor Modules in Traction Applications
In this work, an in-depth investigation was performed on the properties of the half-bridge current-source (HBCS) bidirectional direct current (DC)-to-DC converter, used to interface two DC-link voltage sources with a high-voltage-rating mismatch. The intended implementation is particularly suitable...
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| description | In this work, an in-depth investigation was performed on the properties of the half-bridge current-source (HBCS) bidirectional direct current (DC)-to-DC converter, used to interface two DC-link voltage sources with a high-voltage-rating mismatch. The intended implementation is particularly suitable for the interfacing of a supercapacitor (SC) module and a battery stack in a hybrid storage system (HSS) for automotive applications. It is demonstrated that the use of a synchronous rectification (SR) modulation scheme benefits both the power-stage performance (in terms of efficiency and reliability) and the control-stage performance (in terms of simplicity and versatility). Furthermore, an average model of the converter, valid for every operating condition, is derived and utilized as a tool for the design of the control system. This model includes the effects of parasitic elements (mainly the leakage inductance of the transformer) and of the converter snubbers. A 3 kW prototype of the converter was used for experimental validation of the converter modeling, design, and performance. Finally, a discussion on the control strategy of the converter operation is included. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-09efc258fce54a499994ab7b511c6a012022-12-22T04:19:55ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732018-08-01119223910.3390/en11092239en11092239Analysis, Modeling, and Control of Half-Bridge Current-Source Converter for Energy Management of Supercapacitor Modules in Traction ApplicationsJorge Garcia0Pablo Garcia1Fabio Giulii Capponi2Giulio De Donato3LEMUR Group, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Oviedo, 33204 Gijon, SpainLEMUR Group, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Oviedo, 33204 Gijon, SpainDepartment of Astronautical, Electrical and Energy Engineering, University of Roma “La Sapienza”, 00184 Roma, ItalyDepartment of Astronautical, Electrical and Energy Engineering, University of Roma “La Sapienza”, 00184 Roma, ItalyIn this work, an in-depth investigation was performed on the properties of the half-bridge current-source (HBCS) bidirectional direct current (DC)-to-DC converter, used to interface two DC-link voltage sources with a high-voltage-rating mismatch. The intended implementation is particularly suitable for the interfacing of a supercapacitor (SC) module and a battery stack in a hybrid storage system (HSS) for automotive applications. It is demonstrated that the use of a synchronous rectification (SR) modulation scheme benefits both the power-stage performance (in terms of efficiency and reliability) and the control-stage performance (in terms of simplicity and versatility). Furthermore, an average model of the converter, valid for every operating condition, is derived and utilized as a tool for the design of the control system. This model includes the effects of parasitic elements (mainly the leakage inductance of the transformer) and of the converter snubbers. A 3 kW prototype of the converter was used for experimental validation of the converter modeling, design, and performance. Finally, a discussion on the control strategy of the converter operation is included.http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/9/2239hybrid storage systemspower electronic convertershalf-bridge current-source converterssupercapacitors |
| spellingShingle | Jorge Garcia Pablo Garcia Fabio Giulii Capponi Giulio De Donato Analysis, Modeling, and Control of Half-Bridge Current-Source Converter for Energy Management of Supercapacitor Modules in Traction Applications Energies hybrid storage systems power electronic converters half-bridge current-source converters supercapacitors |
| title | Analysis, Modeling, and Control of Half-Bridge Current-Source Converter for Energy Management of Supercapacitor Modules in Traction Applications |
| title_full | Analysis, Modeling, and Control of Half-Bridge Current-Source Converter for Energy Management of Supercapacitor Modules in Traction Applications |
| title_fullStr | Analysis, Modeling, and Control of Half-Bridge Current-Source Converter for Energy Management of Supercapacitor Modules in Traction Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis, Modeling, and Control of Half-Bridge Current-Source Converter for Energy Management of Supercapacitor Modules in Traction Applications |
| title_short | Analysis, Modeling, and Control of Half-Bridge Current-Source Converter for Energy Management of Supercapacitor Modules in Traction Applications |
| title_sort | analysis modeling and control of half bridge current source converter for energy management of supercapacitor modules in traction applications |
| topic | hybrid storage systems power electronic converters half-bridge current-source converters supercapacitors |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/9/2239 |
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