Resonant Behaviour of Pulse Generators for the Efficient Drive of Optical Radiation Sources Based on Dielectric Barrier Discharges

Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) excimer lamps emit vacuum-UV optical radiation. This work presents novel methods for efficiently operating DBDs with short, high-voltage pulses. Transformer-less systems utilising SiC power semiconductor switches are presented. Pulse frequencies of up to 3.1 MHz and peak inverter efficiencies of 92 % were achieved. The work encloses both mathematical backgrounds of pulsed resonant circuits and practical implementation of low-inductive power stages

Resonant Behaviour of Pulse Generators for the Efficient Drive of Optical Radiation Sources Based on Dielectric Barrier Discharges

Excimer-Lampen basierend auf Dielektrisch Behinderten Entladungen (DBD) sind effiziente Quellen ultravioletter Strahlung. Diese Arbeit verbindet theoretische Betrachtungen mit der praktischen Verifikation neu entwickelter Topologien und Betriebsmodi, um DBEs effizient mit kurzen Hochspannungspulsen zu betreiben. Durch transformatorlose Topologien und Nutzung von SiC Leistungshalbleitern konnten Effizienzen von bis zu 92 % und Pulsfrequenzen von bis zu 3.1 MHz erreicht werden

High Power Density and High Efficiency Converter Topologies for Renewable Energy Conversion and EV Applications

This dissertation work presents two novel converter topologies (a three-level ANPC inverter utilizing hybrid Si/SiC switches and an Asymmetric Alternate Arm Converter (AAAC) topology) that are suitable for high efficiency and high-power density energy conversion systems. The operation principle, modulation, and control strategy of these newly introduced converter topologies are presented in detail supported by simulation and experimental results. A thorough design optimization of these converter topologies (Si/SiC current rating ratio optimization and gate control strategies for the three-level ANPC inverter topology and component sizing for the asymmetric alternate arm converter topology) are also presented. Performance comparison of the proposed converter topologies with other similar converter topologies is also presented. The performance of the proposed ANPC inverter topology is compared with other ANPC inverter topologies such as an all SiC MOSFET ANPC inverter topology, an all Si IGBT ANPC inverter topology and mixed Si IGBT and SiC MOSFET based ANPC inverter topologies in terms of efficiency and cost. The efficiency and cost comparison results show that the proposed hybrid Si/SiC switch based ANPC inverter has higher efficiency and lower cost compared to the other ANPC inverter topologies considered for the comparison. The performance of the asymmetric alternate arm converter topology is also compared with other similar voltage source converter topologies such as the modular multilevel converter topology, the alternate arm converter topology, and the improved alternate arm converter topology in terms of total device count, number of switches per current conduction path, output voltage levels, dc-fault blocking capability and overmodulation capability. The proposed multilevel converter topology has lower total number of devices and lower number of devices per current conduction path hence it has lower cost and lower conduction power loss. However, it has lower number of output voltage levels (requiring larger ac interface inductors) and lacks dc-fault blocking and overmodulation operation capabilities. A converter figure-of-merit accounting for the hybrid Si/SiC switch and converter topology properties is also proposed to help perform quick performance comparison between different hybrid Si/SiC switch based converter topologies. It eliminates the need for developing full electro-thermal power loss model for different converter topologies that would otherwise be needed to carry out power loss comparison between different converter topologies. Hence it saves time and effort

Implementation of SiC Power Electronics for Green Energy Based Electrification of Transportation

Increase in greenhouse gas emission poses a threat to the quality of air thus threatening the future of living beings on earth. A large part of the emission is produced by transport vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) are a great solution to this threat. They will completely replace the high usage of hydrocarbons in the transport sector. Energy efficiency and reduced local pollution can also be expected with full implementation of electrification of transportation. However, the current grid is not prepared to take the power load of EV charging if it were to happen readily. Moreover, critics are doubtful about the long-term sustainability of EVs in terms of different supply chain issues. The first step for tackling this problem from a research perspective was to do a thorough review of the details of charging in modern day grid. The downsides and lack of futuristic vision. Findings showed that implementing end to end DC based on green energy aided by SiC power electronics. To prove the findings analysis and modelling was done for SiC based charging network. A similar approach was implemented in EV powertrain development. The implementation of SiC power electronics in charging network showed lesser losses, higher thermal conductivity, lesser charging time. The effect on long term battery health and additional circuit was also observed. The cost of production can be reduced by volume manufacturing that has been discussed. In powertrain analysis and simulation the loss and heat reduction one shown on a component-by-component basis. Therefore, this research proposes a Silicon Carbide based end to end DC infrastructure based completely on solar and wind power. The pollution will further be reduced, and energy demands will be met

Industrial and Technological Applications of Power Electronics Systems

The Special Issue "Industrial and Technological Applications of Power Electronics Systems" focuses on: - new strategies of control for electric machines, including sensorless control and fault diagnosis; - existing and emerging industrial applications of GaN and SiC-based converters; - modern methods for electromagnetic compatibility. The book covers topics such as control systems, fault diagnosis, converters, inverters, and electromagnetic interference in power electronics systems. The Special Issue includes 19 scientific papers by industry experts and worldwide professors in the area of electrical engineering

Sources d'Alimentation Électrique pour l'Étude et l'Utilisation Efficace des Lampes Excimer DBD

Avec l'objectif d'améliorer le rendement des lampes à excimères (Excilampe) à décharge à barrière diélectrique (DBD), un convertisseur en mode de courant, qui permet un ajustement précis de la puissance électrique injectée dans ce type des lampes, à été conçu et mis en oeuvre. Ce convertisseur fournit à la lampe un courant de forme d'onde carrée contrôlé au moyen de trois paramètres: l'amplitude, la fréquence et le rapport cyclique, pour obtenir un contrôle total de l'énergie électrique transmise à l'excilampe DBD. La mise en oeuvre intègre un transformateur élévateur comme interface entre la lampe et un commutateur. Les expériences démontrent le principe de fonctionnement de ce convertisseur, y compris les mesures de puissance du rayonnement UV. Les degrés de liberté du convertisseur sont utilisées pour analyser le comportement de la lampe sous différentes combinaisons de ces trois paramètres, et sont utilisés pour déterminer le point de fonctionnement optimal de la lampe. Ensuite, un convertisseur à résonance du type onduleur série, est proposé pour alimenter la lampe avec une grande efficacité électrique. Afin de contrôler effectivement la puissance de la lampe, le mode de fonctionnement de ce convertisseur utilise le mode de conduction discontinue et la commutation douce (ZCS), avec lequel on obtient aussi de faibles émissions électromagnétiques et l'on réduit les pertes de commutation. Les relations mathématiques obtenus à partir de l'analyse du diagramme de phase, ont été validées par des simulations et avec des résultats expérimentaux. Enfin, différentes topologies d'alimentations pour DBD sont comparées analytiquement et expérimentalement pour évaluer objectivement les avantages de chaque approche. Une des perspectives de ce travail est l'application de l'alimentation en créneaux pour l'étude de la performance d'autres types de réacteurs et d'excilampes DBD. ABSTRACT : With the aim to provide a scientific tool for the enhancement of the Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Excimer Lamps (Excilamp) performance, a current-mode converter that allows an accurate adjustment of the electrical power injected into one of those lamps, is designed and implemented. With the proposed converter, the current supplied to the lamp has a square shape, controlled by means of three parameters: amplitude, duty cycle and frequency, which provides full control of the lamp electrical power. Implementation is made considering a step-up transformer interfacing the high-voltage lamp with the converter. Experiments demonstrate the operating principle of this converter, including UV power measurements for a DBD XeCl Excilamp. The capabilities of the converter are used to analyze the lamp behavior under different combinations of these three parameters, illustrating its capabilities for finding the optimal operating point. Then a series-resonant inverter for the supply of DBD) excilamp is proposed. In order to effectively control the lamp power, the operating mode of this converter combines discontinuous current-mode and soft-commutation (ZCS), obtaining as well low electromagnetic emissions, and reduced switching losses. The mathematical relationships obtained from state plane analysis, are validated with simulations and experimental results. Finally, several topologies of DBDs power supplies are compared analytical and experimentally to elucidate the advantages of each approach. After this work, one of the perspectives is the application of the square-shape supply in the performance study of other types of DBD excilamps and DBD reactors

Clean Energy Systems and Experiences

This book reports the latest developments and trends in "clean energy systems and experiences". The contributors to each chapter are energy scientists and engineers with strong expertise in their respective fields. This book offers a forum for exchanging state of the art scientific information and knowledge. As a whole, the studies presented here reveal important new directions toward the realization of a sustainable society