A large-capacity capacitor simulator with a PWM rectifier and bi-directional DC-to-DC converter

A. Tanaka, E. Hiraki, T. Tanaka

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Abstract

This paper proposes a universal large-capacity capacitor simulator consisting of a chemical capacitor and three-leg converter. One of three legs performs a bi-directional dc-to-dc converter. The others are used for a single-phase PWM rectifier. In the charging operation of the proposed large-capacity simulator, one-leg is used as a boost converter. Most power, which is stored in the proposed simulator, is injected to the utility through the PWM rectifier. In the discharging operation, the one-leg performs a buck converter. Most power, which is supplied to the load, is from the utility through the PWM rectifier. Thus the proposed simulator performs a large-capacity capacitor in both charging and discharging operations. The basic principle of the proposed simulator is discussed in detail. For an EDLC simulator operation, series resistors should be considered. A new control method, which performs the series resistor, is also proposed. The validity and excellent practicability of the proposed large-capacity capacitor simulator are confirmed using the PSIM software.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2009
Pages537-542
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2009 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: Jan 2 2009Jan 5 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems

Other

Other2009 International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2009
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei
Period1/2/091/5/09

Keywords

  • Bi-directinal converter
  • EDLC simulator
  • Large-capacity capacitor simulator
  • PWM rectifier
  • Series resistor
  • Three-leg inverter

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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