Power loss analysis of current-fed quasi-Z-source inverter

Qin Lei, F. Z. Peng, Liangzong He, Shuitao Yang

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Abstract

The recently proposed current-fed quasi-Z-source inverter (QZSI) [1] can buck/boost voltage and provide bidirectional power flow [2]. A crucial criterion for the size of three phase PWM converters is the cooling of the power semiconductors and thus determination of power dissipation at certain operating points. A complete analytical calculation of the power loss for current-fed QZSI is presented. Inverter bridge loss, inductor loss and diode loss are included in this part. In order to bring the prototype into real application in hybrid electrical vehicle [3], the inverter efficiency is measured according to the motor P-V curve. In addition, this paper discusses two factors that influence the efficiency: operation point and switching pattern. Higher input voltage and higher modulation index could lead to higher efficiency. Also an improved switching pattern is proposed to reduce the inductor current ripple without increasing the switching loss, which could lower the inductor value for a given current ripple requirement, thus reduces the conduction loss. Finally the experimental results are given to verify the power loss calculation algorithm and the validity of the method proposed to improve the efficiency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings
Pages2883-2887
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 21 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: Sep 12 2010Sep 16 2010

Publication series

Name2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings

Other

Other2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period9/12/109/16/10

Keywords

  • Buck and boost
  • Current-fed QZSI
  • Efficiency
  • Optimization
  • P-V curve
  • Power loss
  • Switching pattern

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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