A Markovian Approach Applied to Reliability Modeling of Bidirectional DC-DC Converters Used in PHEVs and Smart Grids

Family of multiport bidirectional DC-DC converters

Multiport DC–DC converters are of potential interest in applications such as generation systems utilising multiple sustainable energy sources. A family of multiport bidirectional DC–DC converters derived from a general topology is presented. The topology shows a combination of DC-link and magnetic coupling. This structure makes use of both methods to interconnect multiple sources without the pe...

Thermal Management of High-Current Bidirectional Isolated DC-DC Converters

To my family i ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The research presented in this thesis was conducted at Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands, in the Electrical Power Processing (EPP) group headed by Professor Braham Ferreira. This is the place where I spent six memorable years towards my Master and Ph.D. degrees. Many people have been involved during this time and this thesis would not be completed wi...

Bidirectional DC-DC Converters for Energy Storage Systems

A State-space Modeling of Non-ideal Dc-dc Converters

A modeling based on the practical switches with finite turn-on, turn-off, delay, storage and reverse recovery times is proposed. The switching effects on the state equation, system stability, dc gain and efficiency are shown for the boost, buck and buck-boost converters. The effect of switching time variation by current on system stability is given as an extension of the storage time modulation...

Assessment of DC/DC Converters for use in DC Nodes for Offshore Grids

With increasing offshore wind generation, there is a strong argument for implementing a multi-terminal DC grid offshore by the interconnection of individual HVDC links. The point of intersection of three or more lines can be used to interconnect projects with different voltage levels and to control power distribution. It is being proposed that these points, or nodes, be implemented using DC dev...

DC-DC Power Converters

Dc-dc power converters are employed in a variety of applications, including power supplies for personal computers, office equipment, spacecraft power systems, laptop computers, and telecommunications equipment, as well as dc motor drives. The input to a dc-dc converter is an unregulated dc voltage Vg. The converter produces a regulated output voltage V, having a magnitude (and possibly polarity...