Optimal Design of the Resonant Tank of the Soft-Switching Solid-State Transformer

Mickael J. Mauger, Prasad Kandula, Deepak Divan

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Abstract

The Soft-Switching Solid-State Transformer (S4T) is a minimal single-stage current source topology with high frequency isolation and soft switching across the entire load range. The resonant tanks, consisting of a resonant LC circuit and an auxiliary switch, are crucial to the proper operation of the S4T by setting the zero voltage switching conditions across all the power devices. The selection of the resonant inductor and capacitor greatly affects the overall converter design in terms of voltage and current stress, achievable switching frequency and DC link utilization. This paper presents a detailed analysis of the resonant tanks operation and interaction with the transformer magnetizing and leakage inductances. The main relations are derived analytically and explained physically. Based on this mathematical framework, a Pareto optimization of the resonant circuits is proposed for a given set of transformer parameters. Finally, simulation and experimental results verifying the analysis are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages6965-6972
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781728103952
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event11th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: Sep 29 2019Oct 3 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019

Conference

Conference11th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period09/29/1910/3/19

Keywords

  • Multi-objective optimization
  • Pareto front
  • Resonant circuit
  • SST
  • Soft-switching
  • Solid-State Transformer
  • ZVS

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