High Frequency Transformers for Solid-State Transformer Applications
This paper focuses on the study of the high frequency transformer incorporated in solid- state transformers, specifically on the development of the steps that enable the design of an optimized high frequency transformer and its equivalent model based on the desired characteristics. The impact of ope...
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| description | This paper focuses on the study of the high frequency transformer incorporated in solid- state transformers, specifically on the development of the steps that enable the design of an optimized high frequency transformer and its equivalent model based on the desired characteristics. The impact of operating a transformer at high frequency and the respective solutions that allow this impact to be reduced are analyzed, alongside the numerous advantages that the utilization of these transformers has over traditional 50/60 Hz transformers. Furthermore, the power scheme of the solid-state transformer is outlined, focusing on the power converters, which are immediately before and after the high frequency transformer (HFT). We also investigate a control technique that allows for correct operation and the existence of power bidirectionality. In a novel approach, this paper demonstrates the systematic steps for designing an HFT according to the desired specifications of each given project, helping students and engineers achieve their objectives in power-electronic applications. Moreover, this paper aims at increasing the knowledge of this area of power electronics and facilitating the development of new topologies with high power density, which are very important to the integration of renewable power sources and other applications. Finally, a simulation is presented to validate a high frequency transformer and its control technique. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9a06e1704db64de4bf3ea25d899c61b32023-11-18T09:11:24ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-06-011312726210.3390/app13127262High Frequency Transformers for Solid-State Transformer ApplicationsNuno Santos0Miguel Chaves1Paulo Gamboa2Armando Cordeiro3Nelson Santos4Sónia Ferreira Pinto5Electrical Engineering Energy and Automation Department (DEEEA), Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL), Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL), Estrada de Benfica 529, 1549-020 Lisboa, PortugalElectrical Engineering Energy and Automation Department (DEEEA), Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL), Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL), Estrada de Benfica 529, 1549-020 Lisboa, PortugalElectrical Engineering Energy and Automation Department (DEEEA), Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL), Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL), Estrada de Benfica 529, 1549-020 Lisboa, PortugalElectrical Engineering Energy and Automation Department (DEEEA), Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL), Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL), Estrada de Benfica 529, 1549-020 Lisboa, PortugalElectrical Engineering Energy and Automation Department (DEEEA), Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL), Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL), Estrada de Benfica 529, 1549-020 Lisboa, PortugalInstituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores: Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa (INESC-ID Lisbon), 1000-029 Lisboa, PortugalThis paper focuses on the study of the high frequency transformer incorporated in solid- state transformers, specifically on the development of the steps that enable the design of an optimized high frequency transformer and its equivalent model based on the desired characteristics. The impact of operating a transformer at high frequency and the respective solutions that allow this impact to be reduced are analyzed, alongside the numerous advantages that the utilization of these transformers has over traditional 50/60 Hz transformers. Furthermore, the power scheme of the solid-state transformer is outlined, focusing on the power converters, which are immediately before and after the high frequency transformer (HFT). We also investigate a control technique that allows for correct operation and the existence of power bidirectionality. In a novel approach, this paper demonstrates the systematic steps for designing an HFT according to the desired specifications of each given project, helping students and engineers achieve their objectives in power-electronic applications. Moreover, this paper aims at increasing the knowledge of this area of power electronics and facilitating the development of new topologies with high power density, which are very important to the integration of renewable power sources and other applications. Finally, a simulation is presented to validate a high frequency transformer and its control technique.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/12/7262solid-state transformerhigh frequency transformermagnetic materialwindingsLitz wireparasitic capacitances |
| spellingShingle | Nuno Santos Miguel Chaves Paulo Gamboa Armando Cordeiro Nelson Santos Sónia Ferreira Pinto High Frequency Transformers for Solid-State Transformer Applications Applied Sciences solid-state transformer high frequency transformer magnetic material windings Litz wire parasitic capacitances |
| title | High Frequency Transformers for Solid-State Transformer Applications |
| title_full | High Frequency Transformers for Solid-State Transformer Applications |
| title_fullStr | High Frequency Transformers for Solid-State Transformer Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | High Frequency Transformers for Solid-State Transformer Applications |
| title_short | High Frequency Transformers for Solid-State Transformer Applications |
| title_sort | high frequency transformers for solid state transformer applications |
| topic | solid-state transformer high frequency transformer magnetic material windings Litz wire parasitic capacitances |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/12/7262 |
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