Efficiency analysis of a Bi-directional DC/DC converter for wireless energy transfer applications

Erdem Asa, Kerim Colak, Dariusz Czarkowski, Bunyamin Tamyurek

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Abstract

In this study, analysis of a bi-directional half-bridge inverter for wireless power transfer applications is realized. The presented converter topology is explored to reveal the maximum efficiency points with a variable phase shift function between the dual active bridge (DAB) switches. The examination of the converter is provided in terms of variable load and coupling co-efficient factor at a constant switching frequency. A 1 kW contactless system is designed with an output of 100 V by testing the different load conditions at an 8 inch gap between coils. Experimental results indicate that the demonstrated system, which has an average efficiency improvement of 2% with an optimized phase shift between switches, offers higher efficiency in comparison to conventional topologies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages594-598
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781467371506
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 27 2015
Event7th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: Sep 20 2015Sep 24 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015

Other

Other7th Annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period9/20/159/24/15

Keywords

  • asymmetrical inverter
  • bi-directional
  • dual active bridge
  • phase-shift
  • resonant converter
  • wireless energy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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