Single-Stage Series-Connected Isolated Converters for MVAC to DC Applications

Andrei Blinov, Andrii Chub, Dmitri Vinnikov, Sertac Bayhan

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Abstract

This paper presents an novel fast electric vehicle (EV) charger configuration suitable for direct medium voltage (MV) connection. The idea is based on the multi-cell boost (MCB) structure and shares its advantages in terms of modularity, low line inductor requirements, high-frequency isolation and good semiconductor utilization. However, instead of using a two-stage conversion approach, where each cell includes power factor correction (PFC) rectifier that is followed by isolated dc-dc converters, a single-sage approach is implemented. In this case both PFC and isolation functions are realized with a single cell based on isolated current source converters (CSCs). The topology structure and its possible configurations are presented, followed by some design considerations. Next, some of the possible CSC topologies suitable for the proposed single-stage MCB cell are described, followed by simulation and benchmarking of selected topologies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3rd International Conference on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, SGRE 2022 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665479080
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event3rd International Conference on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, SGRE 2022 - Doha, Qatar
Duration: 20 Mar 202222 Mar 2022

Publication series

Name3rd International Conference on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, SGRE 2022 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, SGRE 2022
Country/TerritoryQatar
CityDoha
Period20/03/2222/03/22

Keywords

  • DC fast charger
  • ZCS
  • ZVS
  • current source converter
  • electric vehicle (EV) charger
  • off-board charger
  • power factor correction (PFC)
  • soft switching

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