Title :
Analysis and design of a dual series resonant converter for utility interface
Author :
Rajagopalan, Venkatachari ; Al-Haddad, Kamal ; Charette, André ; Rajashekara, Kaushik S.
Author_Institution :
Groupe de Recherche en Electronique Ind., Quebec Univ., Trois Rivieres, Que., Canada
Abstract :
The use of a dual series resonant converter with phase-shifted operation as a utility interface is presented. The inverter operates at a fixed frequency above the resonant frequency to reduce the switching losses in the devices. A simplified analysis of the converter operation is given, and a design example is worked out based on this analysis. A general-purpose power electronic converter simulation program has been used to predict the performance of the converter, and experimental results are given confirming the validity of the simulation results
Keywords :
digital simulation; power convertors; power engineering computing; power systems; dual series resonant converter; phase-shifted operation; power electronic converter simulation program; utility interface; Photovoltaic systems; Power conditioning; Predictive models; RLC circuits; Resonance; Resonant frequency; Resonant inverters; Solar power generation; Stress; Switching loss;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on