Three-phase five-level bidirectional buck- + boosttype PFC converter for DC distribution systems

T. B. Soeiro, M. Ortmann, M.L. Heldwein*

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Abstract

This paper discusses a three-phase high-power factor five-level buck- + boost-type converter well-suited for acting as interface between residential DC power distribution systems and the AC grid. The power converter is constructed with two phase-shift modulated six-switch buck-type PFC converters, efficiently paralleled across their DC-link by inter-phase transformers, and a voltage and/or current inverting switching section. Accordingly, the system features: bidirectional current carrying capability; relatively low semiconductor part count; high utilization of the power semiconductors; and low current and voltage ripples at the input and output terminals. The characteristics of this topology, including the principles of operation, modulation strategy, and dimensioning equations are described in this paper. The feasibility of the presented converter is demonstrated by means of a constructed hardware prototype.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
PublisherIEEE
Pages928-933
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4673-4569-9, 978-1-4673-4568-2
ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-4567-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2013 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 25 Feb 201328 Feb 2013

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2013
Abbreviated titleICIT
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period25/02/1328/02/13

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