Optimal design of a high-efficiency bidirectional isolated DC-DC converter across a wide range of power transfer

Nadia M.L. Tan, Takahiro Abe, Hirofumi Akagi

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Abstract

This paper discusses an optimal operating frequency range and optimal switching dead times for a 6-kW, full-bridge, bidirectional isolated dc-dc converter with focus on improving converter efficiency. The optimal frequency of the dc-dc converter is defined by making its frequency-dependent loss equal to its frequency-independent loss. The maximum efficiency of the dc-dc converter operating at 4 kHz is measured at 98.1% during battery charging and at 98.2% during battery discharging. The converter maintains a high efficiency of more than 97% in a wide range of power transfer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPECon 2012 - 2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy
Pages22-27
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy, PECon 2012 - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Duration: 2 Dec 20125 Dec 2012

Publication series

NamePECon 2012 - 2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy, PECon 2012
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKota Kinabalu
Period2/12/125/12/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Fuel Technology

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