scholarly journals Non-Linear Inductors Characterization in Real Operating Conditions for Power Density Optimization in SMPS

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3924
Author(s):  
Daniele Scirè ◽  
Gianpaolo Vitale ◽  
Marco Ventimiglia ◽  
Giuseppe Lullo
Keyword(s):  
Power Density ◽  
Virtual Instrument ◽  
Magnetic Core ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Switching Converters ◽  
Saturation Current ◽  
Linear Region ◽  
Switching Converter ◽  
Power Inductors

The exploitation of power inductors outside their linear region in switching converters can be achieved by raising the current until a decrease in the inductance can be noticed. This allows using a smaller magnetic core, increasing the power density of the converter. On the other hand, a detailed description of the magnetization curve including the temperature is required. Since this information is often not included in the inductor’s datasheets, this paper shows how to identify the behavior of an inductor when it is operated up to saturation and its temperature rises. In order to characterize the inductor in real operating conditions, a dedicated measurement rig was developed. It consists of a switching converter that encompasses the inductor under test and is controlled by a virtual instrument developed in LabVIEW. The characterization system was tested by retrieving the inductance and the magnetization curves vs. current for two commercial inductors at core temperatures up to 105 °C. The magnetic core was then characterized by the saturation current vs. inductance, obtaining an expression for the whole family of inductors sharing the same core. Finally, we experimentally analyzed the thermal transient of the inductors in operating conditions, confirming the fundamental role of the temperature in changing the current profiles and the core saturation condition.

scholarly journals Non-Linear Inductors Characterization in Real Operating Conditions for Power Density Optimization in SMPS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Scirè ◽  
Marco Ventimiglia ◽  
giuseppe lullo ◽  
gianpaolo vitale
Keyword(s):  
Power Density ◽  
Virtual Instrument ◽  
Magnetic Core ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Switching Converters ◽  
Saturation Current ◽  
Linear Region ◽  
Switching Converter ◽  
Power Inductors

The exploitation of power inductors outside their linear region in switching converters can be achieved by raising the current until a decreasing of the inductance can be noticed. It allows using a smaller magnetic core increasing the power density of the converter. On the other hand, a detailed description of the magnetization curve including the temperature is required. Since this information is often not included in the inductor’s datasheets, this paper shows how to identify the behavior of an inductor when it is operated up to saturation and its temperature rises. In order to characterize the inductor in real operating conditions, a dedicated measurement rig has been developed. It consists of a switching converter that encompasses the inductor under test and is controlled by a virtual instrument developed in LabVIEW. The characterization system was tested by retrieving the inductance and the magnetization curves vs. current for two commercial inductors at core tem-peratures up to 105°C. The magnetic core is then characterized by the saturation current versus inductance, obtaining an expression for the whole family of inductor sharing the same core. Finally, we analyzed experimentally the thermal transient of the inductors in operating conditions con-firming the fundamental role of temperature in changing the current profiles and the core saturation condition.

scholarly journals Temperature Impact on Non-Linear Inductors in Operating Conditions for SMPS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Scirè ◽  
Marco Ventimiglia ◽  
giuseppe lullo ◽  
gianpaolo vitale
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Instrument ◽  
Magnetic Core ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Switching Converters ◽  
Saturation Current ◽  
Linear Region ◽  
Switching Converter ◽  
Temperature Impact ◽  
Power Inductors

The exploitation of power inductors outside their linear region in switching converters requires a detailed description of the magnetization curve that is often not included in the datasheets; besides, the temperature of the inductor must be taken into account. This paper shows how to characterize the behavior of an inductor when it is operated up to saturation and its temperature rises. In order to characterize the inductor in real operating conditions, a dedicated measurement rig has been developed. It consists of a switching converter that includes the inductor under test and is controlled by a virtual instrument developed in LabVIEW. The characterization system was tested by retrieving the inductance and the magnetization curves vs. current for two commercial inductors at core temperatures up to 105°C. The magnetic core is then characterized by the saturation current versus inductance, obtaining an expression for the whole family of inductor sharing the same core. Finally, we analyzed experimentally the thermal transient of the inductors in operating conditions confirming the fundamental role of temperature in changing the current profiles and the core saturation condition.

scholarly journals Temperature Impact on Non-Linear Inductors in Operating Conditions for SMPS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Scirè ◽  
Marco Ventimiglia ◽  
giuseppe lullo ◽  
gianpaolo vitale
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Instrument ◽  
Magnetic Core ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Switching Converters ◽  
Saturation Current ◽  
Linear Region ◽  
Switching Converter ◽  
Temperature Impact ◽  
Power Inductors

The exploitation of power inductors outside their linear region in switching converters requires a detailed description of the magnetization curve that is often not included in the datasheets; besides, the temperature of the inductor must be taken into account. This paper shows how to characterize the behavior of an inductor when it is operated up to saturation and its temperature rises. In order to characterize the inductor in real operating conditions, a dedicated measurement rig has been developed. It consists of a switching converter that includes the inductor under test and is controlled by a virtual instrument developed in LabVIEW. The characterization system was tested by retrieving the inductance and the magnetization curves vs. current for two commercial inductors at core temperatures up to 105°C. The magnetic core is then characterized by the saturation current versus inductance, obtaining an expression for the whole family of inductor sharing the same core. Finally, we analyzed experimentally the thermal transient of the inductors in operating conditions confirming the fundamental role of temperature in changing the current profiles and the core saturation condition.

scholarly journals Noncascading Quadratic Buck-Boost Converter for Photovoltaic Applications

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 984
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Loera-Palomo ◽  
Jorge A. Morales-Saldaña ◽  
Michel Rivero ◽  
Carlos Álvarez-Macías ◽  
Cesar A. Hernández-Jacobo
Keyword(s):  
Boost Converter ◽  
Conversion Ratio ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Duty Ratio ◽  
Switching Converters ◽  
Switching Converter ◽  
Photovoltaic Applications ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Voltage Conversion ◽  
Different Sources

The development of switching converters to perform with the power processing of photovoltaic (PV) applications has been a topic receiving growing interest in recent years. This work presents a nonisolated buck-boost converter with a quadratic voltage conversion gain based on the I–IIA noncascading structure. The converter has a reduced component count and it is formed by a pair of L–C networks and two active switches, which are operated synchronously to achieve a wide conversion ratio and a quadratic dependence with the duty ratio. Additionally, the analysis using different sources and loads demonstrates the differences in the behavior of the converter, as well as the pertinence of including PV devices (current sources) into the analysis of new switching converter topologies for PV applications. In this work, the voltage conversion ratio, steady-state operating conditions and semiconductor stresses of the proposed converter are discussed in the context of PV applications. The operation of the converter in a PV scenario is verified by experimental results.

scholarly journals Analysis and Pareto Frontier Based Tradeoff Design of an Integrated Magnetic Structure for a CLLC Resonant Converter

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1756
Author(s):  
Gang Wang ◽  
Qiyu Hu ◽  
Chunyu Xu ◽  
Bin Zhao ◽  
Xiaobao Su
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Structure ◽  
Power Density ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Pareto Frontier ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Magnetic Core ◽  
Pareto Optimization ◽  
High Power Density ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Conduction Loss

This paper proposes an integrated magnetic structure for a CLLC resonant converter. With the proposed integrated magnetic structure, two resonant inductances and the transformer are integrated into one magnetic core, which improves the power density of the CLLC resonant converter. In the proposed integrated magnetic structure, two resonant inductances are decoupled with the transformer and can be adjusted by the number of turns in each inductance. Furthermore, two resonant inductances are coupled to reduce the number of turns in each inductance. As a result, the conduction loss can be reduced. The trade-off design of the integrated magnetic structure is carried out based on the Pareto optimization procedure. With the Pareto optimization procedure, both high efficiency and high-power density can be achieved. The proposed integrated magnetic structure is validated by theoretical analysis, simulations, and experiments.

Role of Reynolds and Archimedes numbers in particle-fluid flows

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haim Kalman
Keyword(s):  
Flow Regime ◽  
Power Function ◽  
Fluid Flows ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Pneumatic Conveying ◽  
Particulate Materials ◽  
Simple Power ◽  
Simple Power Function

AbstractAny scientific behavior is best represented by nondimensional numbers. However, in many cases, for pneumatic conveying systems, dimensional equations are developed and used. In some cases, many of the nondimensional equations include Reynolds (Re) and Froude (Fr) numbers; they are usually defined for a limited range of materials and operating conditions. This study demonstrates that most of the relevant flow types, whether in horizontal or vertical pipes, can be better described by Re and Archimedes (Ar) numbers. Ar can also be used in hydraulic conveying systems. This paper presents many threshold velocities that are accurately defined by Re as a simple power function of Ar. Many particulate materials are considered by Ar, thereby linking them to a common behavior. Using various threshold velocities, a flow regime chart for horizontal conveying is presented in this paper.

The influences of operating conditions and design configurations on the performance of symmetric electrochemical capacitors

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (41) ◽  
pp. 28626-28647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Innocent S. Ike ◽  
Iakovos Sigalas ◽  
Sunny E. Iyuke
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Power Density ◽  
Electrochemical Capacitors ◽  
Electrochemical Capacitor ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Modelling And Simulation ◽  
Charging Current ◽  
Current Densities

The influence of different charging current densities, charging times and several structural designs on symmetric electrochemical capacitor (EC) performance, including capacitance, energy density and power density, has been investigated via modelling and simulation.

The Role of Offshore Monitoring in an Effective Deepwater Riser Integrity Management Program

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittany Goldsmith ◽  
Elizabeth Foyt ◽  
Madhu Hariharan
Keyword(s):  
Failure Modes ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Integrity Management ◽  
Deepwater Riser

As offshore field developments move into deeper water, one of the greatest challenges is in designing riser systems capable of overcoming the added risks of more severe environments, complicated well requirements and uncertainty of operating conditions. The failure of a primary riser component could lead to unacceptable consequences, including environmental damage, lost production and possible injury or loss of human life. Identification of the risks facing riser systems and management of these risks are essential to ensure that riser systems operate without failure. Operators have recognized the importance of installing instrumentation such as global positioning systems (GPS), vessel motion measurement packages, wind and wave sensors and Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) units to monitor vessel motions and environmental conditions. Additionally, high precision monitoring equipment has been developed for capturing riser response. Measured data from these instruments allow an operator to determine when the limits of acceptable response, predicted by analysis or determined by physical limitations of the riser components, have been exceeded. Regular processing of measured data through automated routines ensures that integrity can be quickly assessed. This is particularly important following extreme events, such as a hurricane or loop current. High and medium alert levels are set for each parameter, based on design analysis and operating data. Measured data is compared with these alert levels, and when an alert level is reached, further response evaluation or inspection of the components in question is recommended. This paper will describe the role of offshore monitoring in an integrity management program and discuss the development of alert levels based on potential failure modes of the riser systems. The paper will further demonstrate how this process is key for an effective integrity management program for deepwater riser systems.

A Measurement System for Power Inductors in Non-Linear Operating Conditions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Ventimiglia ◽  
Daniele Scire ◽  
Giuseppe Lullo ◽  
Gianpaolo Vitale
Keyword(s):  
Measurement System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Power Inductors

scholarly journals Thermal and Chemical Integrity of Ru Electrode in Cu/TaOx/Ru ReRAM Memory Cell

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. N220-N233
Author(s):  
Mohammad Al-Mamun ◽  
Sean W. King ◽  
Marius Orlowski
Keyword(s):  
Memory Cell ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Pt Electrode ◽  
Switching Performance ◽  
Inert Electrode ◽  
Work Function Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Si Wafer

A good candidate for replacing the inert platinum (Pt) electrode in the well-behaved Cu/TaOx/Pt resistive RAM memory cell is ruthenium (Ru), already successfully deployed in the CMOS back end of line. We benchmark Cu/TaOx/Ru device against Cu/TaOx/Pt and investigate the impact of embedment of Cu/TaOx/Ru on two different substrates, Ti(20nm)/SiO2(730nm)/Si and Ti(20nm)/TaOx(30nm)/SiO2(730nm)/Si, on the cell's electrical performance. While the devices show similar switching performance at some operating conditions, there are notable differences at other operation regimes shedding light on the basic switching mechanisms and the role of the inert electrode. The critical switching voltages are significantly higher for Ru than for Pt devices and can be partly explained by the work function difference and different surface roughness of the inert electrode. The poorer switching properties of the Ru device are attributed to the degraded inertness properties of the Ru electrode as a stopping barrier for Cu+ ions as compared to the Pt electrode. However, some of the degraded electrical properties of the Ru devices can be mitigated by an improved integration of the device on the Si wafer. This improvement is attributed to the suppression of crystallization of Ru and its silicidation reactions that take place at elevated local temperatures, present mainly during the reset operation. This hypothesis has been corroborated by extensive XRD studies of multiple layer systems annealed at temperatures between 300K and 1173K.

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