Single‐Stage ZVS‐PWM AC‐AC Power Converter Using All SiC Power Module for High‐Frequency Induction Heating Applications

This paper presents a novel prototype of a single‐stage zero voltage soft‐switching pulse‐width modulation ‐controlled ac‐ac converter with a silicon carbide (SiC)‐MOSFET/SiC‐SBD power module for high‐frequency (HF) induction heating (IH) applications. The newly developed ac‐ac converter can achieve higher efficiency than a Si‐IGBT/Si‐PN diode power module‐based prototype due to a low ON‐resistance of SiC‐MOSFET and a low forward voltage of SiC‐SBD under the condition of HF switching. The performances of the new prototype converter are evaluated by experiment with a single‐phase IH utensil of ferromagnetic stainless metal, after which the high‐efficiency and low switching noise characteristics due to the all SiC power module are actually demonstrated.     

A time and charge measurement board for muon tomography of high-Z materials

In this paper,a versatile time and charge measurement (MQT) board for muon tomography is described in detail.For time measurement,the general-purpose timeto-digital converter (TDC) chip TDC-GP2 is employed,while for charge measurement,digitization plus numerical integration in field programmable gate array is employed.Electronic tests demonstrate that the total 32 channels of two MQT boards have a time resolution of superior than 100 ps,with excellent linearity for time and charge measurement.     

One‐dimensional low‐profile slot‐loaded epsilon‐negative zeroth‐order antenna with improved radiation efficiency

A novel low‐profile slot‐loaded epsilon‐negative (ENG) transmission line (TL) is proposed for efficiency‐improved zeroth‐order resonant antennas. It is demonstrated that the quality factor of the ENG TL‐based zeroth‐order resonator can be remarkably reduced by enlarging the slot size, therefore, a highly efficient radiating resonator can be designed with higher gain at the zeroth‐order frequency. Two one‐dimensional zeroth‐order resonant antennas with identical unit cell size but different unit cell number are fabricated and measured, each of which can realize a monopole‐like radiation pattern at nearly the same frequency. A maximum gain of 1.96 dBi is generated for the electrically small two‐unit‐cell configuration together with an improved efficiency from 57.0% to 69.1%, while the compact four‐unit‐cell antenna can realize a maximum gain of 3.86 dBi with an improved efficiency from 71.0% to 82.4%. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2013.     

三晶S350变频器在工业水洗机上的应用

工业水洗机要求变频器能提供高转矩、多段速、宽电压、自动转差补偿和方便的通讯方式;还要求性能稳定,能适应不同的布草水洗车间高温、高湿的环境;还要求通讯获取变频器的输出频率并转换为转速实时地显示出来,对不同的布草可以方便地设定所需的洗涤和脱水速度,并能很好地兼顾高转速和大转矩两个方面。三晶S350矢量变频器采用了V/F曲线自动调节技术,根据洗涤状况自动诊断及调整V/F曲线,能满足工业水洗机的上述工艺要求,我厂2008年首次在100kg型全自动水洗机上应用,运行至今,稳定可靠。     

A Real-Time Application of Modified Inductor Coupled KY Converter Topology in Speed Control of E-Bikes

Abstract

Congested road network and traffic jam lead to vehicle idling and fuel wastage. An E-bike which is a solution to this is often available with Thumb Throttle Mechanism and single speed operation. A motor controller with multiple output voltage levels and Click Throttle Mechanism is presented in this paper which provides variable speed operation, better power utilization and is highly economical. Proposed modified KY converter utilizes the turns ratio of an On-Line Tap Changer (OLTC) to generate multiple output voltages for variable speed commutation. This possess a stable continuous conduction mode throughout its operation and reduced switching transients when compared to the existing topologies. Mutually independent control variables namely turns ratio and duty ratio, are used here for voltage conversion, which facilitates the flexible transition between multiple output voltage levels. A 15?W prototype of the proposed modified inductor coupled KY converter is realized using Arduino Uno Board.     

Modified predictive control for both normal and LVRT operations of a Quasi-Z-Source Matrix Converter based WECS

A new Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS), a Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) fed by a Quasi-Z-Source Matrix Converter (qZSMC), is proposed. At the same time, the paper proposes a Modified Predictive Control (MPC) for both normal and Low Voltage Ride-Through (LVRT) operations of the proposed WECS. First, the qZSMC comprised of a Three-Phase Quasi-Z-Source Network (TPQZSN) and a Matrix Converter (MC) is analyzed in both time and frequency domains. The TPQZSN is modeled using state–space averaging method and its transfer functions are derived. The transfer functions are then analyzed using Bode plot, and eventually a guide to select the proper passive components of the qZSMC is rendered. A MPC is proposed to control grid-side quantities while the generator speed is controlled by shoot-through adjustment. Unlike the Traditional Predictive Control (TPC), the proposed MPC can be applied to z-source converters, while considerably reducing output current ripples. The proposed control system is further adapted to enhance LVRT capability of the proposed WECS. The performance of the proposed WECS is evaluated under both normal and abnormal working conditions, comparing it with the Traditional MC-based PMSG-WECS (TMC-WECS).     

同步整流双谐振LLC-DCX悬浮控制电源研究

针对传统悬浮控制电源设计中存在的占空比失调、稳压率差及转换效率低等问题,提出基于同步整流双谐振LLC-DCX的两级式变换方案。该方案在实现主次侧开关管ZVS和二次侧整流管低损耗的同时,降低了输入电流纹波;在介绍了双谐振LLC-DCX的工作原理的基础上,讨论了电源的关键参数设计。210W,220-380V输入、4路输出的原理样机实验结果及比较很好地验证了研究方案的先进性与可行性。