Analysis, design and implementation of a residential inductive contactless energy transfer system with multiple mobile clamps

This study presents the analysis, design and implementation of a simple and cost-effective residential inductive contactless energy transfer system with multiple mobile clamps. The topology is based on the cascaded connection of a buck converter and a high-frequency resonant inverter loaded by several output passive rectifiers. The proposed system includes a sliding transformer to supply the mobile loads, leading to a safe and flexible location of loads. The theoretical analysis and design of the proposed system is based on a mathematical model derived using the first harmonic approximation. Selected experimental results are included to verify the system features. In comparison with conventional topology, the proposed system significantly improves efficiency, complexity and cost.Peer ReviewedPostprint (author's final draft

Dynamic modelling and control schemes for current-source resonant converters

Versió amb diverses seccions retallades, per drets de l'editorThis thesis focuses on the control methods applied to current source resonant converters, especially in two different applications of switching power supplies and wire-less power transfer systems. In fact, the existing applications are mostly working with voltage source resonant converters. For voltage-source resonant converters, many control strategies have been analyzed and investigated, turning this into a mature technology nowadays. The current-source resonant converter is an alternative solution as they offer well-known advantages such as non-pulsating input current, low stress for switches, simple driving circuitry, and short circuit protection capabilities. However, there is an obvious lack of control methods applicable to current-source resonant converters. In addition, obtaining an appropriate dynamic model to be used in control design is the other challenging issue in this field. Hence, the objectives of this thesis are used to fill these gaps. The proposed control schemes are: - Frequency modulation control scheme applied to a DC/DC current-source parallel resonant converter. - Sliding mode control scheme with amplitude modulation applied to a DC/DC current-source parallel resonant converter. - A control scheme for a multiple-output DC/DC current-source parallel resonant converter. - A communication-less control scheme for a variable air-gap wireless energy transfer system using a current-source resonant converter.Esta tesis doctoral está centrada en los métodos de control aplicados a los convertidores resonantes con fuente de corriente, especialmente en dos aplicaciones distintas como son fuentes de alimentación conmutadas y sistemas de transferencia de energía sin hilos. De hecho, las aplicaciones existentes trabajan principalmente con convertidores alimentados mediante fuentes de tensión. Para los convertidores resonantes con fuente de tensión, se han analizado muchas estrategias de control en la literatura, lo que hace hoy en día que esta sea una tecnología madura. El convertidor resonante con fuente de corriente es una solución alternativa, que ofrece ventajas conocidas como corriente de entrada no pulsante, baja tensión para interruptores, circuitos de conducción sencillos y capacidades de protección contra cortocircuitos. Sin embargo, existe una falta evidente de métodos de control aplicables a los convertidores resonantes con fuente de corriente. Además, otro desafío en este tema es la obtención de modelos dinámicos apropiados para el diseño del control. Por lo tanto, los objetivos de esta tesis se utilizan para llenar estos vacíos. Los esquemas de control propuestos son: - Esquema de control en frecuencia aplicado a un convertidor resonante paralelo con fuente de corriente para reguladores de tensión en continua - Esquema de control en modo de deslizamiento con modulación de amplitud aplicado a un convertidor resonante paralelo con fuente de corriente para reguladores de tensión en continua. - Esquema de control para un convertidor resonante paralelo con fuente de corriente para la regulación de tensión en continua de varias salidas. - Esquema de control sin comunicaciones para un sistema de transferencia de energía sin hilos con un transformador con entrehierro variable basado en un convertidor resonante con fuente de corriente.Postprint (published version

Design Optimization of Inductive Power Transfer Systems for Contactless Electric Vehicle Charging Applications

Contactless Electric Vehicle (EV) charging based on magnetic resonant induction is an emerging technology that can revolutionize the future of the EV industry and transportation systems by enabling an automated and convenient charging process. However, in order to make this technology an acceptable alternative for conventional plug-in charging systems it needs to be optimized for different design measures. Specifically, the efficiency of an inductive EV charging system is of a great importance and should be comparable to the efficiency of conventional plug-in EV chargers. The aim of this study is to develop solutions that contribute to the design enhancement of inductive EV charging systems. Specifically, generalized physics-based design optimization methods that address the trade-off problem between several key objectives including efficiency, power density, misalignment tolerance, and cost efficiency considering critical constraints are developed. Using the developed design methodology, a 3.7kW inductive charging system with square magnetic structures is investigated as a case study and a prototype is built to validate the optimization results. The developed prototype achieves 93.65% efficiency (DC-to-DC) and a power density of 1.65kW/dm3. Also, self-tuning power transfer control methods with resonance frequency tracking capability and bidirectional power transfer control are presented. The proposed control methods enhance the efficiency of power converters and reduce the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) by enabling soft-switching operations. Several simplified digital controllers are developed and experimentally implemented. The controllers are implemented without the use of DSP/FPGA solutions. Experimental tests show that of the developed simplified controllers can effectively regulate the power transfer around the desired value. Moreover, the experiments show that compared to conventional converters, the developed converters can achieve 4% higher efficiency at low power levels. Moreover, enhanced matrix converter topologies that can achieve bidirectional power transfer and high efficiency with a reduced number of switching elements are introduced. The self-tuning controllers are utilized to design and develop control schemes for bidirectional power transfer regulation. The simulation analyses and experimental results show that the developed matrix converters can effectively establish bidirectional power transfer at the desired power levels with soft-switching operations and resonance frequency tracking capability. Specifically, a direct three-phase AC-AC matrix converter with a reduced number of switches (only seven) is developed and built. It is shown that the developed converters can achieve efficiencies as high as 98.54% at high power levels and outperform conventional two-stage converters

Inductive contactless energy transfer systems for residential areas

In recent years, contactless energy transfer systems have been developed and investigated widely. As evident, the transfer energy is performed without physical connection. This technology is classified according to power level and place of use. However, the most commonly used one is inductive contactless energy transfer system due to its higher efficiency. The inductive contactless system is responsible to deliver the electrical energy to the loads by means of a long winding loop and sliding transformers. In this system, the output converter and load are directly connected to the secondary side of transformer. Moreover, the secondary side transformer has the capability to move along the primary winding loop. According to this capability, and also possibility to construct long contactless system, it can be used as an electrical energy delivery system for mobile receivers. Also, the ICET technologies improve the safety of the final user by means of the elimination of electrical shocks. It is resulted from using a high-frequency resonant transformer which provides electrical isolation. This feature is particularly important in wet environments such as in swimming pools, gardens and bathrooms. Therefore, it is a good alternative system for implementing in the residential area instead of conventional systems. Implementation of the inductive contactless system in residential area presents several challenges. In this dissertation, several solutions are presented and discussed. In the first chapter, the concept of the contactless energy transfer system is explained. Also, the chapter classifies the contactless system according to the technology and the output power. In chapter two, a new adaptive control algorithm for the fully-controlled contactless energy transfer system is presented. The new adaptive algorithm operates dynamically with the load changes, resulting in maximum efficiency in all the load conditions. Moreover, the mathematical framework of the contactless system with new adaptive algorithm is presented. In chapter three, a partially-controlled inductive contactless system as an alternative to the fully-controlled topology is introduced. The features of the new topology are analyzed by considering several modulation techniques, including frequency modulation, phase modulation and quantum modulation. The performance of the new topology is evaluated and the best modulation technique is identified. The chapter is finished with the design of the new topology with the best modulation technique. In chapter four, the analysis, design and implementation of a simple and cost-effective technique to supply the residential contactless energy transfer system with multiple mobile loads is presents. The topology is based on the cascaded connection of a closed-loop buck converter and a high frequency resonant inverter operating in open loop which is loaded by several output passive rectifiers. The proposed system includes a sliding transformer to supply the mobile loads, leading to a safe and flexible location of loads. The theoretical analysis and design of the proposed system is based on a mathematical model derived using the first harmonic approximation. Selected experimental results are included to verify the system features. Finally, the dissertation concludes with remarks regarding the results.En los últimos años, los sistemas de transmisión de energía sin contacto han sido ampliamente investigados y desarrollados. Como es evidente, en estos la transmisión de energía se realiza sin conexión física. Esta tecnología se suele clasificar de acuerdo al nivel de potencia y el lugar de utilización. Sin embargo, los más usados son los sistemas inductivos de trasmisión de energía sin contacto (Inductive contactless energy transfer systems, ICET) debido a su alta eficiencia. Los sistemas ICET envían la energía eléctrica a las cargas a través de grandes bobinados y transformadores sliding. En estos sistemas, la salida del convertidor y las cargas están directamente conectadas al lado secundario del transformador. Este, tiene la capacidad de moverse a través del bobinado primario. Debido a esta capacidad y a la posibilidad de construir sistemas de gran tamaño, pueden ser usados como sistemas de suministro de energía para receptores móviles. Por otro lado, las tecnologías ICET mejoran la seguridad de los usuarios finales ya que eliminan el riesgo de electrocución, como resultado del uso de transformadores resonantes de alta frecuencia que proveen un aislamiento eléctrico. Esta característica es particularmente importante en ambientes húmedos como las piscinas, jardines y baños. Además, es una buena alternativa para la implementación residencial, en lugar de los sistemas convencionales. La implementación de sistemas ICET en áreas residenciales presenta ciertos retos. En esta tesis de doctorado, se presentan diversas soluciones a estos. En el primer capítulo, el concepto de sistemas de transmisión de energía sin contacto es explicado y se presenta una clasificación de acuerdo al nivel de potencia. En el segundo capítulo, se propone un algoritmo de control adaptativo para sistemas de transmisión de energía sin contacto totalmente controlados. Este algoritmo adaptativo opera dinámicamente con los cambios de carga, alcanzando la máxima eficiencia ante diferentes condiciones de carga. En el capítulo se describe el modelado matemático del algoritmo propuesto. En el tercer capítulo, se introduce un sistema sin contacto inductivo parcialmente controlado como alternativa a la topología totalmente controlada. Se analizan las características de esta nueva topología considerando diferentes técnicas de modulación, incluyendo la modulación de frecuencia, la modulación de fase y la modulación Quantum. Luego, se evalúa el desempeño de esta nueva topología y de identifica la técnica de modulación más adecuada. Finalmente, se presenta el diseño de la nueva topología con la técnica de modulación seleccionada. En el cuarto capítulo se presenta el análisis, diseño e implementación de una técnica simple y efectiva en términos de costo para el suministro energía inalámbrica residencial con múltiples cargas móviles. La topología se basa en una conexión en cascada de un convertidor buck de lazo cerrado y de un inversor resonante de alta frecuencia operando en lazo abierto, que es cargado con varios rectificadores pasivos. El sistema propuesto incluye un transformador sliding para abastecer las cargas móviles, lo que permite una ubicación flexible y segura de las mismas. El análisis teórico y el diseño del sistema propuesto se basan en modelos matemáticos derivados del uso de la aproximación del primer armónico. Se incluyen resultados experimentales para verificar las características del sistema. Finalmente, se presentan las conclusiones más importantes de los resultados obtenido

Inductive contactless energy transfer systems for residential areas

In recent years, contactless energy transfer systems have been developed and investigated widely. As evident, the transfer energy is performed without physical connection. This technology is classified according to power level and place of use. However, the most commonly used one is inductive contactless energy transfer system due to its higher efficiency. The inductive contactless system is responsible to deliver the electrical energy to the loads by means of a long winding loop and sliding transformers. In this system, the output converter and load are directly connected to the secondary side of transformer. Moreover, the secondary side transformer has the capability to move along the primary winding loop. According to this capability, and also possibility to construct long contactless system, it can be used as an electrical energy delivery system for mobile receivers. Also, the ICET technologies improve the safety of the final user by means of the elimination of electrical shocks. It is resulted from using a high-frequency resonant transformer which provides electrical isolation. This feature is particularly important in wet environments such as in swimming pools, gardens and bathrooms. Therefore, it is a good alternative system for implementing in the residential area instead of conventional systems. Implementation of the inductive contactless system in residential area presents several challenges. In this dissertation, several solutions are presented and discussed. In the first chapter, the concept of the contactless energy transfer system is explained. Also, the chapter classifies the contactless system according to the technology and the output power. In chapter two, a new adaptive control algorithm for the fully-controlled contactless energy transfer system is presented. The new adaptive algorithm operates dynamically with the load changes, resulting in maximum efficiency in all the load conditions. Moreover, the mathematical framework of the contactless system with new adaptive algorithm is presented. In chapter three, a partially-controlled inductive contactless system as an alternative to the fully-controlled topology is introduced. The features of the new topology are analyzed by considering several modulation techniques, including frequency modulation, phase modulation and quantum modulation. The performance of the new topology is evaluated and the best modulation technique is identified. The chapter is finished with the design of the new topology with the best modulation technique. In chapter four, the analysis, design and implementation of a simple and cost-effective technique to supply the residential contactless energy transfer system with multiple mobile loads is presents. The topology is based on the cascaded connection of a closed-loop buck converter and a high frequency resonant inverter operating in open loop which is loaded by several output passive rectifiers. The proposed system includes a sliding transformer to supply the mobile loads, leading to a safe and flexible location of loads. The theoretical analysis and design of the proposed system is based on a mathematical model derived using the first harmonic approximation. Selected experimental results are included to verify the system features. Finally, the dissertation concludes with remarks regarding the results.En los últimos años, los sistemas de transmisión de energía sin contacto han sido ampliamente investigados y desarrollados. Como es evidente, en estos la transmisión de energía se realiza sin conexión física. Esta tecnología se suele clasificar de acuerdo al nivel de potencia y el lugar de utilización. Sin embargo, los más usados son los sistemas inductivos de trasmisión de energía sin contacto (Inductive contactless energy transfer systems, ICET) debido a su alta eficiencia. Los sistemas ICET envían la energía eléctrica a las cargas a través de grandes bobinados y transformadores sliding. En estos sistemas, la salida del convertidor y las cargas están directamente conectadas al lado secundario del transformador. Este, tiene la capacidad de moverse a través del bobinado primario. Debido a esta capacidad y a la posibilidad de construir sistemas de gran tamaño, pueden ser usados como sistemas de suministro de energía para receptores móviles. Por otro lado, las tecnologías ICET mejoran la seguridad de los usuarios finales ya que eliminan el riesgo de electrocución, como resultado del uso de transformadores resonantes de alta frecuencia que proveen un aislamiento eléctrico. Esta característica es particularmente importante en ambientes húmedos como las piscinas, jardines y baños. Además, es una buena alternativa para la implementación residencial, en lugar de los sistemas convencionales. La implementación de sistemas ICET en áreas residenciales presenta ciertos retos. En esta tesis de doctorado, se presentan diversas soluciones a estos. En el primer capítulo, el concepto de sistemas de transmisión de energía sin contacto es explicado y se presenta una clasificación de acuerdo al nivel de potencia. En el segundo capítulo, se propone un algoritmo de control adaptativo para sistemas de transmisión de energía sin contacto totalmente controlados. Este algoritmo adaptativo opera dinámicamente con los cambios de carga, alcanzando la máxima eficiencia ante diferentes condiciones de carga. En el capítulo se describe el modelado matemático del algoritmo propuesto. En el tercer capítulo, se introduce un sistema sin contacto inductivo parcialmente controlado como alternativa a la topología totalmente controlada. Se analizan las características de esta nueva topología considerando diferentes técnicas de modulación, incluyendo la modulación de frecuencia, la modulación de fase y la modulación Quantum. Luego, se evalúa el desempeño de esta nueva topología y de identifica la técnica de modulación más adecuada. Finalmente, se presenta el diseño de la nueva topología con la técnica de modulación seleccionada. En el cuarto capítulo se presenta el análisis, diseño e implementación de una técnica simple y efectiva en términos de costo para el suministro energía inalámbrica residencial con múltiples cargas móviles. La topología se basa en una conexión en cascada de un convertidor buck de lazo cerrado y de un inversor resonante de alta frecuencia operando en lazo abierto, que es cargado con varios rectificadores pasivos. El sistema propuesto incluye un transformador sliding para abastecer las cargas móviles, lo que permite una ubicación flexible y segura de las mismas. El análisis teórico y el diseño del sistema propuesto se basan en modelos matemáticos derivados del uso de la aproximación del primer armónico. Se incluyen resultados experimentales para verificar las características del sistema. Finalmente, se presentan las conclusiones más importantes de los resultados obtenido

Control Theory in Engineering

The subject matter of this book ranges from new control design methods to control theory applications in electrical and mechanical engineering and computers. The book covers certain aspects of control theory, including new methodologies, techniques, and applications. It promotes control theory in practical applications of these engineering domains and shows the way to disseminate researchers’ contributions in the field. This project presents applications that improve the properties and performance of control systems in analysis and design using a higher technical level of scientific attainment. The authors have included worked examples and case studies resulting from their research in the field. Readers will benefit from new solutions and answers to questions related to the emerging realm of control theory in engineering applications and its implementation

The 1st International Conference on Computational Engineering and Intelligent Systems

Computational engineering, artificial intelligence and smart systems constitute a hot multidisciplinary topic contrasting computer science, engineering and applied mathematics that created a variety of fascinating intelligent systems. Computational engineering encloses fundamental engineering and science blended with the advanced knowledge of mathematics, algorithms and computer languages. It is concerned with the modeling and simulation of complex systems and data processing methods. Computing and artificial intelligence lead to smart systems that are advanced machines designed to fulfill certain specifications. This proceedings book is a collection of papers presented at the first International Conference on Computational Engineering and Intelligent Systems (ICCEIS2021), held online in the period December 10-12, 2021. The collection offers a wide scope of engineering topics, including smart grids, intelligent control, artificial intelligence, optimization, microelectronics and telecommunication systems. The contributions included in this book are of high quality, present details concerning the topics in a succinct way, and can be used as excellent reference and support for readers regarding the field of computational engineering, artificial intelligence and smart system

Frequency-modulation control of a DC/DC current-source parallel-resonant converter

This paper proposes a frequency-modulation control scheme for a dc/dc current-source parallel-resonant converter with two possible configurations. The basic configuration comprises an external voltage loop, an internal current loop, and a frequency modulator: the voltage loop is responsible for regulating the output voltage, the current loop makes the system controllable and limits the input current, and the modulator provides robustness against variations in resonant component values. The enhanced configuration introduces the output inductor current as a feed-forward term and clearly improves the transient response to fast load changes. The theoretical design of these control schemes is performed systematically by first deriving their small-signal models and second using Bode diagram analysis. The actual performance of the proposed control schemes is experimentally validated by testing on a laboratory prototype.Peer ReviewedPostprint (author's final draft

Wireless body sensor networks for health-monitoring applications

This is an author-created, un-copyedited version of an article accepted for publication in Physiological Measurement. The publisher is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this version of the manuscript or any version derived from it. The Version of Record is available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/29/11/R01

Voltage-based droop control of converter-interfaced distributed generation units in microgrids

Sinds de laatste jaren is er in het elektrisch energienet een enorme toevloed aan kleine decentrale generatoren, vaak op basis van hernieuwbare energiebronnen. De distributienetten werden echter niet gebouwd om injectie van energie toe te laten. Hierdoor komen steeds meer problemen in de distributienetten voor, zoals bijvoorbeeld overspanningen tijdens zonnige periodes. Dit bemoeilijkt de verdere integratie van hernieuwbare energiebronnen. In deze context werd het microgrid concept voorgesteld om een gecoordineerde koppeling van decentrale generatoren in het net mogelijk te maken. Microgrids zijn kleine subnetten die lokaal hun elementen, zoals de generatoren en de lasten regelen om bepaalde doeleinden te bereiken. Ze kunnen bijvoorbeeld de spanningsregeling in hun net verzorgen of als een geheel meespelen in de energiemarkten. Een karakteristiek van microgrids is dat ze onafhankelijk van het net kunnen werken, in het zogenaamde eilandbedrijf. In eilandbedrijf moeten het verbruik en de opwekking op ieder tijdstip op elkaar afgesteld zijn. Aangezien microgrids erg verschillende eigenschappen hebben van het gewone elektrisch net, zijn hier specifieke regelstrategieen voor vereist. In deze doctoraatsverhandeling wordt een dergelijke regelstrategie uitgewerkt, de zogenaamde spanningsgebaseerde droop (proportionele) regeling. Het spanningsniveau wordt als de niet-conventionele parameter gebruikt om het microgrid te regelen