A Transformerless Bidirectional DC-DC Converter based on Power Units with Unipolar and Bipolar structure for MVDC Interconnection

  • Lejia Sun
  • , Fang Zhuo
  • , Feng Wang
  • , Hao Yi
  • , Baohui Ma

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Abstract

In this paper, a novel bidirectional DC-DC converter based on series-connected power units (BPUC) for unipolar and bipolar MVDC interconnection is proposed.compared with traditional grid-connecting converters, the proposed converter has a transformerless structure to reduce size, cost, and power loss, being more suitable for MVDC systems emphasizing on efficiency, small volume, and low cost. In addition, the proposed converter can be applied as both a unipolar and a bipolar converter in MVDC networks, which greatly extends its scope of application and improves its transmission efficiency. Its control system can realized precise power interaction between DC grids. Simulations of the 4-level unipolar BPUC and bipolar BPUC were implemented, and a 1 kW experimental implementation of the 4-level unipolar BPUC was developed to verify the converter effectiveness.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 International Power Electronics Conference, IPEC-Niigata - ECCE Asia 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2882-2886
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9784886864055
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Oct 2018
Event8th International Power Electronics Conference, IPEC-Niigata - ECCE Asia 2018 - Niigata, Japan
Duration: 20 May 201824 May 2018

Publication series

Name2018 International Power Electronics Conference, IPEC-Niigata - ECCE Asia 2018

Conference

Conference8th International Power Electronics Conference, IPEC-Niigata - ECCE Asia 2018
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNiigata
Period20/05/1824/05/18

Keywords

  • bidirectional
  • bipolar
  • multilevel
  • unipolar

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