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Demystifying Non-Isolated DC–DC Topologies on Partial Power Processing Architectures
(MDPI, 2022)
This paper discusses the possibility of achieving partial power processing with non-isolated DC–DC topologies. To this end, partial power converter architectures are seen as an interesting solution for reducing the power ...
Post-forming, electro-plastic effect internal stress reduction in AA5754 aluminium alloy
(Elsevier, 2022)
Aluminium alloys are one of the most efficient materials for weight reduction in the car industry. However, the favourable performance of alloys conflicts with the difficulties of transforming these materials through plastic ...
Silicon Application Extension Versus WBG Due to Partial Power Processing
(IEEE, 2022)
This paper discusses the new possibilities that partial power processing offers to implement silicon semiconductors compared to wide-bandgap technologies. With this purpose, an on-board charger application is presented as ...
Li-ion Battery-based Hybrid Diesel-Electric Railway Vehicle: In-depth Life Cycle Cost Analysis
(IEEE, 2022)
In this study, the life cycle costs of railway projects involving hybrid diesel-electric vehicles are analysed. Specifically, the analysis focuses on the comparison of 3 lithium-ion battery technologies (NMC, LTO and LFP) ...
Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer DWPT Time Domain model: xyz position and speed coupling effect
(IEEE, 2022)
The paper presents a DWPT system time domain model which considers speed and position (x, y, z) coupling effects. The speed effect compared to static WPT, presents an active behavior that should be considered during the ...
Benefits of switching from Si to SiC modules with further converter optimization
(IEEE, 2022)
SiC semiconductors have better characteristics than Si, improving power electronics converters performances. A prototype that can switch semiconductor technology without changing any other part of the system is built and ...
Analytical, FEM and Experimental Study of the Influence of the Airgap Size in Different Types of Ferrite Cores
(IEEE, 2022)
This work reviews and compares different airgap reluctance calculation approaches with experimental results, focusing on the Schwarz-Christoffel transformation. The modelling of the airgap reluctance in two dimensions is ...
Bidirectional Cuk Converter in Partial-Power Architecture with Current Mode Control for Battery Energy Storage System in Electric Vehicles
(IEEE, 2022)
This paper presents a partial-power processing architecture intended for an on-board charger. This module is integrated into a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This model allows us to easily control the charge-discharge ...
Single Core and Modular Transformer Solutions: a Trade-Off Analysis of Volume, Losses and Temperature Rise
(IEEE, 2022)
In this paper, a comparison between single core and modular transformer solutions is made. Basic dimensional relations between volumes, areas and lengths are used to obtain mathematical expression of the power losses and ...
Novel Analytical Method for Estimating the Junction-to-Top Thermal Resistance of Power MOSFETs
(IEEE, 2022)
This papers proposes a new methodology for estimating the thermal resistance from the junction-to-top capsule surface. By placing the transistor in a vertical position, without being soldered to any PCB, and sensing the ...
