scholarly journals Analysis of Four Phase Interleaved Boost Converter

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Slavomír Kaščák ◽  
Michal Praženica ◽  
Miriam Jarabincová ◽  
Roman Koňarik
Keyword(s):  
Operation Mode ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Volume Reduction ◽  
Input Current ◽  
Higher Power ◽  
Interleaved Boost Converter ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Power Application ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Current Ripple

This paper deals with analysis of the four phase interleaved DC-DC converter for higher power application. The interleaved topology is widely used due to  its advantage as lower input current ripple which means volume reduction of the input capacitor. The current ripple equation of an input current for the boost operation mode and the ripple current in the individual phase of the interleaved converter using uncoupled inductor are shown. The theoretical equations are supplemented by the simulation results using the Spice simulator and by measurement on the interleaved converter.

AN IMPROVED MULTIDEVICE INTERLEAVED BOOST CONVERTER WITH NOVEL MULTIPLEX CONTROLLER FOR FUEL CELL

2016 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Norfais Faisal ◽  
Azah Mohamed ◽  
M. A. Hannan ◽  
Wan Ramli Wan Daud ◽  
Edy Herianto Majlan
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Output Voltage ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Input Current ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Output Current ◽  
Output Capacity ◽  
Interleaved Boost Converter ◽  
Current Ripple

Mass commercialization of fuel cells (FC) and its usage in transportation requires that the FC technology to be competitive with regard to performance and cost, while meeting efficiency and emissions targets. Therefore, fuel cell output current ripple that may shorten FC lifespan, worsen FC efficiency and reduce the FC output capacity need to be addressed. In this paper, an improved multi-device interleaved boost converter (MDIBC) with novel multiplex controller topology is designed to further reduce the input current and output voltage ripples, without increasing the number of MDIBC switching devices. The Matlab/Simulink behaviour model of the improved MDIBC with novel multiplex controller and conventional MDIBC circuit are developed in the simulation studies. The proposed improved MDIBC design is then compared with the conventional MDIBC and its performance is verified. 

scholarly journals Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary Algorithm

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 423
Author(s):  
Cesar Ibarra-Nuño ◽  
Alma Rodríguez ◽  
Avelina Alejo-Reyes ◽  
Erik Cuevas ◽  
Juan M. Ramirez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Evolutionary Algorithm ◽  
Numerical Optimization ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Input Current ◽  
Voltage Gain ◽  
Duty Cycles ◽  
Switching Functions ◽  
Voltage Doubler ◽  
Current Ripple

This manuscript presents the numerical optimization (through a mathematical model and an evolutionary algorithm) of the voltage-doubler boost converter, also called the series-capacitor boost converter. The circuit is driven by two transistors, each of them activated according to a switching signal. In the former operation, switching signals have an algebraic dependence from each other. This article proposes a new method to operate the converter. The proposed process reduces the input current ripple without changing any converter model parameter, only the driving signals. In the proposed operation, switching signals of transistors are independent of each other, providing an extra degree of freedom, but on the other hand, this produces an infinite number of possible combinations of duty cycles (the main parameter of switching signals) to achieve the desired voltage gain. In other words, this leads to a problem with infinite possible solutions. The proposed method utilizes an evolutionary algorithm to determine the switching functions and, at the same time, to minimize the input current ripple of the converter. A comparison made between the former and the proposed operation shows that the proposed process achieves a lower input current ripple while achieving the desired voltage gain.

scholarly journals Modified Cascaded Z-Source High Step-Up Boost Converter

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1932
Author(s):  
Navid Salehi ◽  
Herminio Martínez-García ◽  
Guillermo Velasco-Quesada
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Input Current ◽  
Voltage Gain ◽  
Low Input ◽  
High Voltage Gain ◽  
Voltage Stress ◽  
Photovoltaic Applications ◽  
Current Ripple

To improve the voltage gain of step-up converters, the cascaded technique is considered as a possible solution in this paper. By considering the concept of cascading two Z-source networks in a conventional boost converter, the proposed topology takes the advantages of both impedance source and cascaded converters. By applying some modifications, the proposed converter provides high voltage gain while the voltage stress of the switch and diodes is still low. Moreover, the low input current ripple of the converter makes it absolutely appropriate for photovoltaic applications in expanding the lifetime of PV panels. After analyzing the operation principles of the proposed converter, we present the simulation and experimental results of a 100 W prototype to verify the proposed converter performance.

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