A simple and useful three-port converter for integrating renewable energy sources in stand-alone systems

Manxin Chen, Hong Zhou Tan, James H.F. Ho, Eric K.W. Cheng

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Abstract

A simple and useful three-port converter is proposed in this paper, which is suitable for integrating renewable energy sources in off-grid applications with low to medium power. It mainly consists of a coupled inductor and two active switches. Isolation between the two renewable energy sources is achieved. Only one active switch functions in either loading mode or battery-charge mode. Hence the switching losses is reduced. Output diode of the proposed converter is removable from the system if one of the power source is integrated inside with anti-reversed-current diode, so that the system overall cost is reduced. Easy control techniques can be applied to the converter, since power decoupling control is not necessary due to the limited power provided by a single PV panel. A 110W experimental prototype with two inputs (30V, 24V) and 80V output, was built and tested under loading mode and battery-charge mode to validate the theoretical analysis. Examine of adding active snubber to eliminate voltage spike on the switches is introduced in the simulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 7th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications - Smart Mobility, Power Transfer and Security, PESA 2017
EditorsK.W. Eric Cheng
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538613863
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Jan 2018
Event7th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications - Smart Mobility, Power Transfer and Security, PESA 2017 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 12 Dec 201714 Dec 2017

Publication series

Name2017 7th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications - Smart Mobility, Power Transfer and Security, PESA 2017
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications - Smart Mobility, Power Transfer and Security, PESA 2017
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period12/12/1714/12/17

Keywords

  • reduced component count
  • simple control strategies
  • three-port converter

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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