scholarly journals Constant-Current, Constant-Voltage Operation of a Dual-Bridge Resonant Converter: Modulation, Design and Experimental Results

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 12143
Author(s):  
Jiaqi Wu ◽  
Xiaodong Li ◽  
Sheng-Zhi Zhou ◽  
Song Hu ◽  
Hao Chen
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Rechargeable Batteries ◽  
Constant Current ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Constant Voltage ◽  
Switching Loss ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Modulation Methods

To meet the requirements of charging the mainstream rechargeable batteries, in this work, a dual-bridge resonant converter (DBRC) is operated as a battery charger. Thanks to the features of this topology, the required high efficiency can be achieved with a wide range of battery voltage and current by using different modulation variables. Firstly, a typical charging process including constant-voltage stage and constant-current stage is indicated. Then, two different modulation methods of the DBRC are proposed, both of which can realize constant-voltage charging and constant-current charging. Method I adopts phase-shift modulation with constant switching frequency while Method II adopts varying frequency modulation. Furthermore, as guidance for practical application, the design principles and detailed design procedures of the DBRC are customized for the two modulation methods respectively in order to reduce the switching loss and conduction loss. Consequently, the full soft-switching operation with low rms tank current is achieved under the two modulation methods, which contributes to the high efficiency of the whole charging process. At last extensive simulation and experimental tests on a lab prototype converter are performed, which prove the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed modulation strategies.

scholarly journals An LLC and LCL-T Resonant Tanks Based Topology for Battery Charger Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-275
Author(s):  
Yuqi Wei ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Charge State ◽  
Current Source ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Constant Current ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Magnetic Components ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Charging Current ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter

To achieve the constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) charge of the lithium battery, the traditional LLC resonant converter requires the switching frequency varies in a wide range, which brings difficulty to the magnetic components design, and the system efficiency would also be degraded. In this article, a novel topology based on LLC and LCL-T resonant tanks is proposed to reduce the range of operating switching frequency. During the CC charge state, the proposed converter is operating with the LCL-T resonant tank, and it can be regarded as a current source, which provides constant charging current to the battery. During the CV charge state, the LCL-T resonant tank is bypassed and the structure of the proposed converter is modified to a traditional LLC resonant converter, and it is functioning as a CV source. Owing to the high accuracy of the CC and voltage sources, the required operating switching frequency range can be significantly reduced when compared with traditional LLC approaches. Operational principles and design guidelines for the proposed converter are described. Experiment and simulation results from a 180 W prototype are provided to validate the theoretical analysis.

Performance evaluation of constant current and constant voltage charge control modes of an inductive power transfer circuit with double-sided inductor-capacitor-capacitor and inductor-capacitor/series compensations for electrical vehicle battery charge applications

2020 ◽  
pp. 014233122093243
Author(s):  
Sevilay Cetin ◽  
Veli Yenil
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Control Period ◽  
Constant Current ◽  
Power Transfer ◽  
Constant Voltage ◽  
Analytical Evaluation ◽  
Inductive Power Transfer ◽  
Charge Control ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Inductive Power

For electric vehicle (EV) battery chargers, inductive power transfer (IPT) has become popular day by day due to its features such as being safe, comfortable and weather proof. The constant current (CC) and the constant voltage (CV) charge control modes are important for high-efficiency charging and long-life use of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries commonly used in EVs. However, IPT method requires a wide range of operating frequency in order to provide CC/CV charge control modes. In IPT applications, CC and CV charge control modes are mainly achieved with dc-dc circuits using compensation networks at the transmitter and receiver sides. In this study, performances of inductor-capacitor/series compensation and double-sided inductor-capacitor-capacitor compensation topologies are evaluated based on CC/CV charge control modes. The analytical evaluation is presented in terms of voltage and current regulations during the entire charge control period. Finally, presented analytical evaluation is confirmed with ANSYS software providing field-electric common simulation to predict real response of compensation topologies. In the simulation work, both compensation topologies are operated for the maximum 2.5 kW output power and at the 250 V-450 V output voltage range.

scholarly journals LLC Resonant Converter for LEV (Light Electric Vehicle) Fast Chargers

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Do-Hyun Kim ◽  
Min-Soo Kim ◽  
Sarvar Hussain Nengroo ◽  
Chang-Hee Kim ◽  
Hee-Je Kim
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Transient State ◽  
Constant Current ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Switching Loss ◽  
Super Capacitor ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter

This paper presents a Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) fast charger with a Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) and Super-Capacitor (SC). The LEV fast charger consists of an AC/DC rectifier and LLC (Inductor-Inductor-Capacitor) resonant Full bridge converter. The LLC resonant converter has high-efficiency and low switching loss because of Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS). So, it is used widely in the industry. In general, the fast charger algorithm uses the Constant Current (CC) mode and Constant Voltage (CV). The CC mode starts at first and then the CV mode finishes. However, there is a big control value gap between the CC mode and CV mode. Therefore, when changing from CC to CV, the transient state occurs. To compensate for the transient state, we propose a new control algorithm. By means of this algorithm, we can achieve a higher level of safety and stability. The fast charger with LIB of 800 Wh and SC of 50 Wh is analyzed and verified, and we obtain a maximum efficiency of 96.4%. The discussions are validated using the LLC resonant full bridge converter prototype at the laboratory level.

scholarly journals A Quasi-Z-Source-Based Inductive Power Transfer System for Constant Current/Constant Voltage Charging Applications

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 2900
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Castiglia ◽  
Nicola Campagna ◽  
Rosario Miceli ◽  
Fabio Viola ◽  
Frede Blaabjerg
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Constant Current ◽  
Modulation Scheme ◽  
Power Transfer ◽  
Constant Voltage ◽  
Inductive Power Transfer ◽  
Scale Down ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Secondary Side ◽  
Inductive Power

This article proposes a quasi-Z-source (qZS)-based Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) system for Electric Vehicles (EVs) charging applications. The IPT systems use the magnetic field to transfer power between two coils wirelessly, achieving improved reliability, safety and less environmental impact. Compared to the conventional IPT system, the proposed qZS-IPT system simultaneously achieves DC/DC regulation and DC/AC conversion through a single-stage conversion, thus lowering the cost and complexity of the system. Moreover, the reliability of the system is improved thanks to the qZS network shoot-though immunity and the reduced number of switches. To ensure the battery efficient charging and long service life, the constant current/constant voltage (CC/CV) method is considered. With the proposed innovative modulation scheme, the qZS can easily change between buck and boost modes, respectively, lowering or increasing the secondary side current. A theoretical analysis is presented for system design. Simulation results based on a 25 kW (200 V/135 A) low duty EV charger are presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed scheme. Experimental tests are performed on a 150 W scale-down prototype to validate the analysis and demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed qZS-IPT system for CC/CV chargers.

scholarly journals A High-Efficiency Three-Level ANPC Inverter Based on Hybrid SiC and Si Devices

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhijian Feng ◽  
Xing Zhang ◽  
Jianing Wang ◽  
Shaolin Yu
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
The Other ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Parallel Operation ◽  
Switching Loss ◽  
Hybrid Scheme ◽  
Excellent Performance ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
The Cost

Silicon carbide (SiC) devices have excellent performance, such as higher switching frequency and lower switching loss compared with traditional silicon (Si) devices. The application of SiC devices in inverters can achieve higher efficiency and power density. In recent years, the production process of SiC devices has become more mature, but the cost is still several times that of traditional Si devices. In order to balance cost and efficiency, replacing only some of the Si devices with SiC devices in a topology is a better choice. This paper proposed a high-efficiency hybrid active neutral point clamped (ANPC) three-level inverter which has only two SiC devices and the other devices are Si devices. A specific modulation strategy was applied to concentrate switching losses on the SiC devices and reduce the on-state loss through parallel operation during freewheeling intervals. Theoretical efficiency curves and experimental verification of the proposed hybrid scheme with Si-only and SiC-only schemes were carried out.

scholarly journals Dual Interleaved LLC Converter for High Power Applications and Wide Load Range

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Michal Frivaldsky ◽  
Jan Morgos ◽  
Andrej Kanovsky
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Power Converter ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Load Range ◽  
High Switching Frequency ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter ◽  
Operational Range

Dual interleaved LLC resonant converter with half bridge topology of main circuit characterized by high switching frequency (500 kHz), high power density (60 W/inch3) and high efficiency (above 96 %) over entire operational range (20 %–100 %) is described. Focus was given on the practical design of power converter, which will be able to fulfil requirements on wide load range operation characterized by upcoming normative. Since proposed topology is based on dual interleaved LLC converter, the resonant component´s critical tolerance was also investigated to secure reliable and optimal operational point. Consequently, proposals for elimination of intolerance negative impact are also described. The results of theoretical analysis were verified directly through experimental measurements. Experimental results are finally compared with upcoming industrial standard 80 Plus Titanium.

scholarly journals Bidirectional Interface Resonant Converter for Wide Voltage Range Storage Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 377
Author(s):  
Mouncif Arazi ◽  
Alireza Payman ◽  
Mamadou Baïlo Camara ◽  
Brayima Dakyo
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Compatibility ◽  
Narrow Range ◽  
Harmonic Approximation ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Resonant Circuit ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Voltage Range ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Storage Units

In this paper, a bidirectional zero voltage switching (ZVS) resonant converter with narrow control frequency deviation is proposed. Wide input–output voltage range applications, such as flywheel or supercapacitors storage units are targeted. Due to symmetrical topology of resonant circuit interfaces, the proposed converter has similar behavior in bidirectional operating mode. We call it Dual Active Bridge Converter (DABC). The proposal topology of the converter is subjected to multi resonant circuits which make it necessary to study with multiscale approaches. Thus, first harmonic approximation and use of selective per unit parameters are established in (2) Methods. Then, the forward direction and backward direction of power flux exchange are detailed according to switching sequences. Switching frequency control must be completed within a narrow range. So, the frequency range deterministic parameters are emphasized in the design procedure in (3) Methods. A narrow range of switching frequency and a wide range voltage control must be ensured to suit for energy storage units, power electronic devices capabilities and electromagnetic compatibility. A 3 kW test bench is used to validate operation principles and to proof success of the developed design procedure. The interest of proposed converter is compared to other solutions from the literature in (4) Results.

30A/60V Electric Car Charger Control Circuit Simulation

2014 ◽  
Vol 971-973 ◽  
pp. 950-953
Author(s):  
Ying Chun Liu ◽  
Jian Ming Zhang ◽  
De Long Zhang ◽  
Yan Yu Wang ◽  
Chun Guang Hou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operational Amplifier ◽  
Circuit Simulation ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Rechargeable Batteries ◽  
Current Control ◽  
Control Circuit ◽  
Constant Current ◽  
Constant Voltage ◽  
Op Amp ◽  
Charging Mode

Through analysis and comparison of existing charging method works , adding more links constant current charging and constant voltage charging on the basis of the three-stage charging mode is proposed to receive more in line with rechargeable batteries five-phase characteristic curve charging mode. By scaling the control circuit and the PI regulator circuits use the charging current value and the constant voltage is sampled , a constant voltage corresponding to the error value to be compared and outputs the PWM control chip SG3525, causing the output current of the front end circuit chip , the regulation voltage , the error is gradually reduced until it reaches the steady-state output . 1 key components - integrated operational amplifier selection Integrated operational amplifier control circuit for the main components , essentially the entire op-amp circuits are designed to carry around , so choose the op amp circuit is particularly important . From the foregoing analysis, the current control and voltage control portion of each part requires three op amp ( both as an amplifier , a PI controller is used ) , the entire control circuit requires access to six integrated amplifier . Out of circuit integration considerations, decided to use a quad op amp manifold and a dual op amp with the completion of the manifold . By screening and the corresponding parameters available on the TI (TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI ) website , and ultimately determine the use of quad op amp LF347 and dual op amp TLC2272.

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