A three-phase current-fed push-pull DC-DC converter with active clamp for fuel cell applications

Sangwon Lee, Sewan Choi

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Abstract

In this paper a new active-clamped three-phase current-fed push-pull DC-DC converter is proposed for high power applications where low voltage high current input sources such as fuel cells are used. The proposed converter has the following features; active clamping of the transient surge voltage caused by transformer leakage inductances, natural ZVS turn-on of main switches using energy stored in transformer leakage inductor, small current rating and ZVZCS of clamp switches, no additional start-up circuitry for soft starting due to the operating duty cycle range between 0 and 1, ZCS turn-off of rectifier diodes leading to negligible voltage surge associated with the diode reverse recovery. Experimental results on a 5kW laboratory prototype are provided to validate the proposed concept.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2010 - 25th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Pages1934-1941
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event25th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2010 - Palm Springs, CA, United States
Duration: 21 Feb 201025 Feb 2010

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC

Conference

Conference25th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPalm Springs, CA
Period21/02/1025/02/10

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