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Advances in Power Converter Design, Control and Applications

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Industrial Electronics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2024 | Viewed by 3063

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Dr. Pedro J. Villegas

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Department of Electrical, Electronic, Communications and Systems Engineering, University of Oviedo, 33204 Gijon, Spain
Interests: switching-mode power supplies; converter modeling; high-power-factor rectifiers; high-power–high-voltage power supplies
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Dear Colleagues,

"Advances in Power Converter Design, Control and Applications" refer to the continuous improvements in the field of power electronics, which is a crucial aspect of modern-day technology. Power converters are devices that convert electrical energy from one form to another, and they are used in various applications, ranging from consumer electronics to renewable energy systems.

Recent advancements in power converter design, control, and applications have led to significant improvements in efficiency, power density, and reliability. Some of the key advances include the use of wide-bandgap semiconductors, innovative topologies for power converters, advanced control techniques, and the integration of power electronics with other technologies.

These advancements have enabled the development of more efficient and effective electrical systems, which are essential for addressing the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable energy. The widespread adoption of power converters in various industries has also led to significant cost savings and improved performance.

Overall, the ongoing advances in power converter design, control, and applications have played a vital role in shaping the future of electrical systems and are critical to achieving a more sustainable and energy-efficient world.

The scope of "Advances in Power Converter Design, Control and Applications" encompasses various aspects of power electronics, including the design, control, and application of power converters in different systems. It covers advancements in technology, materials, and methods that enable the development of more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective power converters.

Overall, the scope of "Advances in Power Converter Design, Control and Applications" is wide and diverse, covering various aspects of power electronics, with a focus on the development of more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective electrical systems. Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Power converter topologies, such as DC–DC converters, AC–DC converters, and DC–AC converters;
  • Power converter applications in various fields, including renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, power grids, and consumer electronics;
  • Power semiconductor devices, such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors;
  • Development of new materials such as wide-bandgap semiconductors;
  • Development of advanced control techniques, including digital signal processing, artificial intelligence, and model predictive control;
  • Development of more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective electrical systems.

Prof. Dr. Pedro J. Villegas
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • power converter
  • power semiconductor
  • digital control
  • predictive control
  • power quality
  • new semiconductors

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Impact of Chaos on MOSFET Thermal Stress and Lifetime
by Cristina Morel and Jean-Yves Morel
Electronics 2024, 13(9), 1649; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13091649 - 25 Apr 2024
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The reliability of power electronic switching components is of great concern for many researchers. For their usage in many mission profiles, it is crucial for them to perform for the duration of their intended lifetime; however, they can fail because of thermal stress. [...] Read more.
The reliability of power electronic switching components is of great concern for many researchers. For their usage in many mission profiles, it is crucial for them to perform for the duration of their intended lifetime; however, they can fail because of thermal stress. Thus, it is essential to analyze their thermal performance. Non-linear switching action, bifurcation and chaotic events may occur in DC-DC power converters. Consequently, they show different behaviors when their parameters change. However, this is an opportunity to study these bifurcation phenomena and the existence of chaos, e.g., in boost converters, on their performance as the effects of load variations (mission profiles) on the system’s behavior. These variations generate many non-linear phenomena such as periodic behavior, repeated period-doubling bifurcations and chaos in the MOSFET drain-source current. Thus, we propose, for the first time, an analysis of the influence of chaos on the junction temperature. First of all, this paper provides a step-by-step procedure to establish an electrothermal model of a C2M0080120D MOSFET with integrated power loss. Then, the junction temperature is estimated by computing the power losses and a thermal impedance model of the switch. Additionally, this model is used to investigate the bifurcation and chaotic behavior of the MOSFET junction temperature. The paper contributes by providing a mathematical model to calculate several coefficients based on experimental data and thermal oscillations. Estimation of the number of cycles to failure is given by the Coffin–Manson equation, while temperature cycles are counted using the rainflow counting algorithm. Further, the accumulated damage results are calculated using the Miner’s model. Finally, a comparison is made between the damage accumulated during different mission profiles: significant degradation of the MOSFET’s lifetime is pointed out for chaotic currents compared to periodic ones. Full article
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Tensor Product Alternatives for Nonlinear Field-Oriented Control of Induction Machines
by Miklós Kuczmann and Krisztián Horváth
Electronics 2024, 13(7), 1405; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13071405 - 8 Apr 2024
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The paper presents a nonlinear field-oriented control technique based on the tensor product representation of the nonlinear induction machine model and the solvability of linear matrix inequalities. The nonlinear model has 32 quasi linear parameter-varying equivalent variants, and it is shown that only [...] Read more.
The paper presents a nonlinear field-oriented control technique based on the tensor product representation of the nonlinear induction machine model and the solvability of linear matrix inequalities. The nonlinear model has 32 quasi linear parameter-varying equivalent variants, and it is shown that only half of the models result in feasible controller. Two control goals are realized: torque control and speed control. The controller is a nonlinear state feedback controller completed by integral action. A new block diagram is investigated for speed control. The controller gains are designed by the solution of linear matrix inequalities to solve the Lyapunov inequality to obtain a stable and fast response and constraints on the control signal. The presented methods are verified and compared by simulations. Full article
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Bidirectional Converter System in Dual Active Bridge Topology for a Hydrogen Tank
by Marian Kampik, Grzegorz Jarek, Michał Jeleń, Jarosław Michalak, Marcin Zygmanowski and Marcin Fice
Electronics 2024, 13(1), 156; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13010156 - 29 Dec 2023
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The paper presents a Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter operating as an interface between the LiFePo4 battery and the fuel cell/hydrogen generator. The hydrogen tank can increase the stored energy of the battery system. Among the main requirements for a converter is the [...] Read more.
The paper presents a Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter operating as an interface between the LiFePo4 battery and the fuel cell/hydrogen generator. The hydrogen tank can increase the stored energy of the battery system. Among the main requirements for a converter is the need to transfer power of up to 10 kW and operate with widely changing voltages on both sides of the converter. The design of the power electronic part and passive components of the converter is deeply discussed. Next, the influence of the wide voltage range on the operation of the converter is depicted, including its impact on power losses and current values. Different topological modifications for power loss reduction are presented and experimentally verified. Finally, a simple modification of the control system, giving the possibility of increasing efficiency, is briefly presented. Full article
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Optimizing Performance of Hybrid Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems through Effective Control: A Comprehensive Review
by Alejandro Clemente, Paula Arias, Levon Gevorkov, Lluís Trilla, Sergi Obrador Rey, Xavier Sanchez Roger, José Luis Domínguez-García and Àlber Filbà Martínez
Electronics 2024, 13(7), 1258; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13071258 - 28 Mar 2024
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The implementation of energy storage system (ESS) technology with an appropriate control system can enhance the resilience and economic performance of power systems. However, none of the storage options available today can perform at their best in every situation. As a matter of [...] Read more.
The implementation of energy storage system (ESS) technology with an appropriate control system can enhance the resilience and economic performance of power systems. However, none of the storage options available today can perform at their best in every situation. As a matter of fact, an isolated storage solution’s energy and power density, lifespan, cost, and response time are its primary performance constraints. Batteries are the essential energy storage component used in electric mobility, industries, and household applications nowadays. In general, the battery energy storage systems (BESS) currently available on the market are based on a homogeneous type of electrochemical battery. However, a hybrid energy storage system (HESS) based on a mixture of various types of electrochemical batteries can potentially provide a better option for high-performance electric cars, heavy-duty electric vehicles, industries, and residential purposes. A hybrid energy storage system combines two or more electrochemical energy storage systems to provide a more reliable and efficient energy storage solution. At the same time, the integration of multiple energy storage systems in an HESS requires advanced control strategies to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the system. This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the control systems used in HESSs for a wide range of applications. An overview of the various control strategies used in HESSs is offered, including traditional control methods such as proportional–integral–derivative (PID) control, and advanced control methods such as model predictive control (MPC), droop control (DC), sliding mode control (SMC), rule-based control (RBC), fuzzy logic control (FLC), and artificial neural network (ANN) control are discussed. The paper also highlights the recent developments in HESS control systems, including the use of machine learning techniques such as deep reinforcement learning (DRL) and genetic algorithms (GA). The paper provides not only a description and classification of various control approaches but also a comparison between control strategies from the evaluation of performance point of view. The review concludes by summarizing the key findings and future research directions for HESS control systems, which is directly linked to the research on machine learning and the mix of different control type strategies. Full article
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