High Frequency AC Inductor Analysis and Design for Dual Active Bridge (DAB) Converters

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    Abstract

    The dual active bridge (DAB) converter is an isolated bidirectional dc-dc topology which is the most critical part for the power conversion systems such as solid-state transformers (SST). This paper focuses on analysis and design of high frequency ac inductors which are the power interfacing component in DAB converters or DAB’s derivative topologies for transferring energy between the primary and secondary sides. The DAB converter’s operation principles, and the corresponding voltage and current stresses over its ac inductor are analyzed. Hereby, six diverse winding arrangements are studied in order to find a design having the lowest ac resistance and core loss. Core loss is calculated by both GSE and iGSE methods, and then the results are compared under two operating conditions. Based upon the finite element method (FEM) simulation, winding losses are investigated. Finally, the case in which the core loss and the winding loss are almost equal is selected as the optimal one. The experimental results are presented to verify the validity of the analysis and design.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference 2016
    Number of pages6
    PublisherIEEE
    Publication date2016
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-9550-2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016
    Event2016 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, United States
    Duration: 20 Mar 201624 Mar 2016
    Conference number: 31
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    Conference

    Conference2016 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
    Number31
    LocationLong Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityLong Beach
    Period20/03/201624/03/2016
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    Keywords

    • ac inductor
    • Converter
    • Dual active bridge
    • FEM
    • Winding loss

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