Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)...Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)control strategy based on a power outer loop and voltage-current inner loops,aiming to enhance the stability and current-limiting capability of GFM converters during grid fault conditions.During voltage sags,the GFM converter’s voltage source behavior is maintained by dynamically adjusting the reactive power reference to provide voltage support,thereby effectively suppressing the steady-state component of the fault current.To address the active power imbalance induced by voltage sags,a dynamic active power reference correction method based on apparent power is designed to mitigate power angle oscillations and limit transient current.Moreover,an adaptive virtual impedance loop is implemented to enhance dynamic transient current-limiting performance during the fault initiation phase.This approach improves the responsiveness of the inner loop and ensures safe system operation under various fault severities.Under asymmetric fault conditions,a negative-sequence reactive current compensation strategy is incorporated to further suppress negative-sequence voltage and improve voltage symmetry.The proposed control scheme enables coordinated operation of multiple control objectives,including voltage support,current suppression,and power angle stability,across different fault scenarios.Finally,MATLAB/Simulink simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy,showcasing its superior performance in current limiting and power angle stability,thereby significantly enhancing the system’s fault ride-through capability.展开更多
Power converters are essential components in modern life,being widely used in industry,automation,transportation,and household appliances.In many critical applications,their failure can lead not only to financial loss...Power converters are essential components in modern life,being widely used in industry,automation,transportation,and household appliances.In many critical applications,their failure can lead not only to financial losses due to operational downtime but also to serious risks to human safety.The capacitors forming the output filter,typically aluminumelectrolytic capacitors(AECs),are among the most critical and susceptible components in power converters.The electrolyte in AECs often evaporates over time,causing the internal resistance to rise and the capacitance to drop,ultimately leading to component failure.Detecting this fault requires measuring the current in the capacitor,rendering the method invasive and frequently impractical due to spatial constraints or operational limitations imposed by the integration of a current sensor in the capacitor branch.This article proposes the implementation of an online noninvasive fault diagnosis technique for estimating the Equivalent Series Resistance(ESR)and Capacitance(C)values of the capacitor,employing a combination of signal processing techniques(SPT)and machine learning(ML)algorithms.This solution relies solely on the converter’s input and output signals,therefore making it a non-invasive approach.The ML algorithm used was linear regression,applied to 27 attributes,21 of which were generated through feature engineering to enhance the model’s performance.The proposed solution demonstrates an R^(2) score greater than 0.99 in the estimation of both ESR and C.展开更多
Dear Editor,This letter investigates the grid-forming control for power converters.Recently,grid-forming control based on matching of synchronous machines was suggested by using continuous measurements.In the present ...Dear Editor,This letter investigates the grid-forming control for power converters.Recently,grid-forming control based on matching of synchronous machines was suggested by using continuous measurements.In the present letter,we suggest a digital implementation using artificial delays where the controller employs the discrete-time measurements only.展开更多
In this paper,a stand-alone photovoltaic(PV)system based on a Double Ended Forward Converter(DEFC)is presented.The proposed converter is specified for 48 V,100Wapplications as most of the equipment used in telecommuni...In this paper,a stand-alone photovoltaic(PV)system based on a Double Ended Forward Converter(DEFC)is presented.The proposed converter is specified for 48 V,100Wapplications as most of the equipment used in telecommunication and aircraft fall in this range.The literature has limited potential application of DEFCin PV systems.The research work deals with an in-depth study of DEFCand proposes an improvedDEFCfor PV applications with battery backup.Besides,a bi-directional dc-dc converter for the battery is integrated to track theMaximumPower Point(MPP)of the PV generator.The converter is examined under variable irradiance and load conditions,and the analytical analysis of boundary conditions are implemented.The converter’s architecture also ensures built-in I-V curve tracing for the identification of MPP of PV generator.It offers low voltage stresses across switches and avoids sinking power supply and core resetting circuits.The topology’s behavior is analyzed based onMPP achievement and maintaining output under different conditions of battery backup availability,environmental,and load conditions.The PV system architecture is designed and analyzed theoretically and verified with simulations on the PSIM software.展开更多
The high potentiality of integrating renewable energies,such as photovoltaic,into a modern electrical microgrid system,using DC-to-DC converters,raises some issues associated with controller loop design and system sta...The high potentiality of integrating renewable energies,such as photovoltaic,into a modern electrical microgrid system,using DC-to-DC converters,raises some issues associated with controller loop design and system stability.The generalized state space average model(GSSAM)concept was consequently introduced to design a DC-to-DC converter controller in order to evaluate DC-to-DC converter performance and to conduct stability studies.This paper presents a GSSAM for parallel DC-to-DC converters,namely:buck,boost,and buck-boost converters.The rationale of this study is that modern electrical systems,such as DC networks,hybrid microgrids,and electric ships,are formed by parallel DC-to-DC converters with separate DC input sources.Therefore,this paper proposes a GSSAM for any number of parallel DC-to-DC converters.The proposed GSSAM is validated and investigated in a time-domain simulation environment,namely a MATLAB/SIMULINK.The study compares the steady-state,transient,and oscillatory performance of the state-space average model with a fully detailed switching model.展开更多
The global adoption of Electric Vehicles(EVs)is on the rise due to their advanced features,with projections indicating they will soon dominate the private vehicle market.However,improper management of EV charging can ...The global adoption of Electric Vehicles(EVs)is on the rise due to their advanced features,with projections indicating they will soon dominate the private vehicle market.However,improper management of EV charging can lead to significant issues.This paper reviews the development of high-power,reliable charging solutions by examining the converter topologies used in rectifiers and converters that transfer electricity from the grid to EV batteries.It covers technical details,ongoing developments,and challenges related to these topologies and control strategies.The integration of rapid charging stations has introduced various Power Quality(PQ)issues,such as voltage fluctuations,harmonic distortion,and supra-harmonics,which are discussed in detail.The paper also highlights the benefits of controlled EV charging and discharging,including voltage and frequency regulation,reactive power compensation,and improved power quality.Efficient energy management and control strategies are crucial for optimizing EV battery charging within microgrids to meet increasing demand.Charging stations must adhere to specific converter topologies,control strategies,and industry standards to function correctly.The paper explores microgrid architectures and control strategies that integrate EVs,energy storage units(ESUs),and Renewable Energy Sources(RES)to enhance performance at charging points.It emphasizes the importance of various RES-connected architectures and the latest power converter topologies.Additionally,the paper provides a comparative analysis of microgrid-based charging station architectures,focusing on energy management,control strategies,and charging converter controls.The goal is to offer insights into future research directions in EV charging systems,including architectural considerations,control factors,and their respective advantages and disadvantages.展开更多
The endpoint carbon content in the converter is critical for the quality of steel products,and accurately predicting this parameter is an effective way to reduce alloy consumption and improve smelting efficiency.Howev...The endpoint carbon content in the converter is critical for the quality of steel products,and accurately predicting this parameter is an effective way to reduce alloy consumption and improve smelting efficiency.However,most scholars currently focus on modifying methods to enhance model accuracy,while overlooking the extent to which input parameters influence accuracy.To address this issue,in this study,a prediction model for the endpoint carbon content in the converter was developed using factor analysis(FA)and support vector machine(SVM)optimized by improved particle swarm optimization(IPSO).Analysis of the factors influencing the endpoint carbon content during the converter smelting process led to the identification of 21 input parameters.Subsequently,FA was used to reduce the dimensionality of the data and applied to the prediction model.The results demonstrate that the performance of the FA-IPSO-SVM model surpasses several existing methods,such as twin support vector regression and support vector machine.The model achieves hit rates of 89.59%,96.21%,and 98.74%within error ranges of±0.01%,±0.015%,and±0.02%,respectively.Finally,based on the prediction results obtained by sequentially removing input parameters,the parameters were classified into high influence(5%-7%),medium influence(2%-5%),and low influence(0-2%)categories according to their varying degrees of impact on prediction accuracy.This classi-fication provides a reference for selecting input parameters in future prediction models for endpoint carbon content.展开更多
This paper presents a new type of triangular Sharp Eagle wave energy converter(WEC)platform.On the basis of the linear potential flow theory and the finite element analysis method,the hydrodynamic performance and stru...This paper presents a new type of triangular Sharp Eagle wave energy converter(WEC)platform.On the basis of the linear potential flow theory and the finite element analysis method,the hydrodynamic performance and structural response of the platform are studied,considering the actual platform motion and free surface rise under extreme sea states.First,the effects of the wave frequency and direction on the wave-induced loads and dynamic responses were examined.The motion at a wave direction angle of 0°is relatively low.On this basis,the angle constrained by the two sides of the Sharp Eagle floaters should be aligned with the main wave direction to avoid significant platform motion under extreme sea states.Additionally,the structural response of the platform,including the wave-absorbing floaters,is investigated.The results highlighted that the conditions or locations where yielding,buckling,and fatigue failures occur were different.In this context,the connection area of the Sharp Eagle floaters and platform is prone to yielding failure under oblique wave action,whereas the pontoon and side of the Sharp Eagle floaters are prone to buckling failure during significant vertical motion.Additionally,fatigue damage is most likely to occur at the connection between the middle column on both sides of the Sharp Eagle floaters and the pontoons.The findings of this paper revealed an intrinsic connection between wave-induced loads and the dynamic and structural responses of the platform,which provides a useful reference for the improved design of WECs.展开更多
With the depletion of fossil fuels and increasing environmental concerns,the development of renewable energy,such as wave energy,has become a critical component of global energy strategies.However,challenges persist i...With the depletion of fossil fuels and increasing environmental concerns,the development of renewable energy,such as wave energy,has become a critical component of global energy strategies.However,challenges persist in the field testing methodologies for wave energy converters(WECs).In this paper,a numerical wave field of the Dawanshan Island Sea Area in Zhuhai City is constructed based on the MIKE21 SW wave model and by using an NCEP wind field driving model.In conjunction with the IEC-62600-100 standard,by taking site testing of the“Wanshan”wave energy converter on which a sea trial has been conducted in Dawanshan Island of Zhuhai city as an example,research on-site testing method for a wave energy converter has been carried out.The wave measurement position for the“Wanshan”converter was determined by combining statistically analyzed field data with a validated numerical wave model.By comparing a valid wave height at the position where a wave rider is located with a valid wave height at the position where the“Wanshan”wave energy converter is situated,the correlation coefficient between simulation and observed data reached 0.90,with a root-mean-square error of 0.19.The representativeness of wave measurement data during site testing is verified and can be used as a basis for calculating the input energy of the“Wanshan”wave energy converter.展开更多
In this paper, we proposed an output voltage stabilization of a DC-DC Zeta converter using hybrid control. We modeled the Zeta converter under continuous conduction mode operation. We derived a switching control law t...In this paper, we proposed an output voltage stabilization of a DC-DC Zeta converter using hybrid control. We modeled the Zeta converter under continuous conduction mode operation. We derived a switching control law that brings the output voltage to the desired level. Due to infinite switching occurring at the desired level, we enhanced the switching control law by allowing a sizeable output voltage ripple. We derived mathematical models that allow one to choose the desired switching frequency. In practice, the existence of the non-ideal properties of the Zeta converter results in steady-state output voltage error. By analyzing the power loss in the zeta converter, we proposed an improved switching control law that eliminates the steady-state output voltage error. The effectiveness of the proposed method is illustrated with simulation results.展开更多
Bilinear structures are common in boost converters,and despite presenting interesting complexity,there are controls that have found general solutions under certain restrictions.Among these,the passive controls contain...Bilinear structures are common in boost converters,and despite presenting interesting complexity,there are controls that have found general solutions under certain restrictions.Among these,the passive controls containing the error dynamics of boost converters for a certain output structure are notable.While passive controls based on passivity demonstrate adequate performance,this work proposes a perturbation control based on the antisymmetric structure of boost converters to achieve better performance in terms of convergence speed and mean square error.Additionally,the perturbation control requires less error information for constructing the control signal,because it does not need information from all states or the entire passive output.Besides,the perturbation control uses the passivity of boost converters to ensure its stability.And finally,the perturbation control is compared with passive controls in a boost converter.展开更多
This paper presents an advanced control strategy for DC-DC buck converters utilizing Non-Minimal State Space (NMSS) representation combined with Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) control, optimized through Linear Quadr...This paper presents an advanced control strategy for DC-DC buck converters utilizing Non-Minimal State Space (NMSS) representation combined with Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) control, optimized through Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) design. The proposed approach leverages NMSS to eliminate the need for state observers, enhancing robustness against model mismatch and improving overall system performance. The PIP controller extends traditional PI control by incorporating additional dynamic feedback. Experimental results demonstrate that the NMSS-PIP-LQR controlled buck converter achieves excellent dynamic performance. The design procedure is fully documented, and microcontroller implementation issues are discussed.展开更多
The top-bottom combined blowing converter mainly adopts the blowing method of top-blowing oxygen and bottom-blowing nitrogen.In the production process,there are some disadvantages,such as a significant temperature dif...The top-bottom combined blowing converter mainly adopts the blowing method of top-blowing oxygen and bottom-blowing nitrogen.In the production process,there are some disadvantages,such as a significant temperature difference between the top and bottom of the molten pool,inadequate gas permeability of bottom blowing,and low decarburization efficiency.Therefore,we propose a novel bottom-blowing gas doped oxygen process to enhance the smelting conditions in the converter.The 500 kg medium frequency induction furnace with top and bottom-blowing function was used to explore the influence of the proportion of bottom-blowing gas doped oxygen on the smelting effect in different smelting cycles.Subsequently,industrial experimental verification was carried out on a 60 t converter.The results of intermediate frequency furnace experiments demonstrate that the bottom-blowing gas doped oxygen process exhibits a superior heating rate and decarburization efficiency during the initial and final stages of blowing compared to pure N2 used for bottom-blowing.Simultaneously,the dephosphorization efficiency exhibited an initial increase followed by a subsequent decrease as the bottom-blowing oxygen content increased.The industrial test of 60 t converter validates the findings above.Moreover,when the oxygen content in bottom-blowing gas is 5%,the average blowing time reduces by 54 s,and the minimum endpoint carbon-oxygen equilibrium reaches 0.00219 under this condition.The results demonstrate that the appropriate amount of oxygen doped in bottom-blowing gas can effectively enhance the metallurgical conditions of the converter and improve production efficiency.展开更多
Efficient battery charging requires a power conversion system capable of providing precise voltage regulation tailored to the battery’s needs.This study develops a buck converter with a 36 V input for charging a 14 V...Efficient battery charging requires a power conversion system capable of providing precise voltage regulation tailored to the battery’s needs.This study develops a buck converter with a 36 V input for charging a 14 V battery using the Constant Voltage(CV)method.The system is designed to ensure safe and efficient charging while protecting the battery from overcharging and extending its lifespan.In the proposed design,the converter maintains a constant output voltage while the charging current decreases as the battery approaches full capacity.Pulse Width Modulation(PWM)is used as a control strategy to modify the duty cycle of the converter.This keeps the voltage output stable whenever the load changes.The design process involves simulation and experimental validation to evaluate the system’s performance and efficiency.The test results show the significant impact of Proportional-Integral-Derivative(PID)control on the stability of the output voltage to meet the requirements for 14 V battery charging and the efficiency of the battery charging process.The output voltage becomes more stable,with reduced oscillation and minimal steadystate error.The State of Charge(SOC)increases more stably,controllably,and efficiently thanks to the PID controller’s ability to adjust the duty cycle in real time based on system feedback.This dynamic adjustment ensures that the output current and voltage remain within the optimal range,which directly improves the battery charging process.In addition,PID control significantly improves the dynamic response of the system,reducing overshoot and settling time while maintaining precise voltage regulation.This speeds up the battery charging process and contributes to better energy efficiency,reduced power loss,and extended battery life.This research provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for applications in electric vehicles,renewable energy systems,and other battery-powered devices.展开更多
This review paper examines the various types of electrical generators used to convert wave energy into electrical energy.The focus is on both linear and rotary generators,including their design principles,operational ...This review paper examines the various types of electrical generators used to convert wave energy into electrical energy.The focus is on both linear and rotary generators,including their design principles,operational efficiencies,and technological advancements.Linear generators,such as Induction,permanent magnet synchronous,and switched reluctance types,are highlighted for their direct conversion capability,eliminating the need for mechanical gearboxes.Rotary Induction generators,permanent magnet synchronous generators,and doubly-fed Induction generators are evaluated for their established engineering principles and integration with existing grid infrastructure.The paper discusses the historical development,environmental benefits,and ongoing advancements in wave energy technologies,emphasizing the increasing feasibility and scalability of wave energy as a renewable source.Through a comprehensive analysis,this review provides insights into the current state and future prospects of electrical generators in wave energy conversion,underscoring their potential to significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate environmental impacts.展开更多
Scientists have introduced new methods for capturing energy from ocean waves.Specifically,scientists have focused on a type of wave energy converter(WEC)that is nonbuoyant(i.e.,a body that cannot float).Typically,the ...Scientists have introduced new methods for capturing energy from ocean waves.Specifically,scientists have focused on a type of wave energy converter(WEC)that is nonbuoyant(i.e.,a body that cannot float).Typically,the WEC is most effective when it is in resonance,which occurs when the natural frequency of the WEC aligns with that of the ocean waves.Therefore,accurately predicting the movement of the WEC is crucial for adjusting its system to resonate with the incoming waves for optimal performance.In this study,artificial intelligence techniques,such as random forest,extra trees(ET),and support vector machines,are created to forecast the vertical movement of a nonbuoyant WEC.The developed models require two variables as input,namely,the water wave height and its time period.A total of approximately 4500 data points,which include nonlinear water wave height and duration ob-tained from a laboratory experiment,are used as the input for these models,with the resulting vertical movement as the output.When comparing the three models based on their processing speed and accuracy,the ET model stands out as the most efficient.Ultimately,the ET model is tested using data from a real ocean setting.展开更多
Analysis of the energy balance of various parts during the basic oxygen furnace(BOF)steelmaking is of vital importance for revealing the blowing characteristics of the swirl-type oxygen lance.The energy transfer behav...Analysis of the energy balance of various parts during the basic oxygen furnace(BOF)steelmaking is of vital importance for revealing the blowing characteristics of the swirl-type oxygen lance.The energy transfer behavior between the oxygen jet and the molten bath in the top-blowing steelmaking process was investigated using the volume of fluid method.The energy of the reflected jet and the slag was introduced,and the energy balance model of the BOF converter was modified.The influences of lance height and operation pressure on energy transfer were analyzed.Compared with the traditional oxygen lance,the energy of reflected jet,splashing,and cavity formation of the swirl-type oxygen lance was decreased.However,the energy of jet attenuation,slag,and molten steel increased.The energy proportion of the reflected jet was about 8%,while the energy of slag was 15%of molten steel.The maximum energy was transferred from the jet to the slag and molten steel at H=40de(H is lance height and de is outlet diameter).When the operation pressure increased from 0.8P0 to 1.2P0(P0 is the designed pressure),the energy of slag and molten steel was increased by 33%and 25.9%,respectively.展开更多
In the novel fully dry converter gas recovery process,a novel circumfluent cyclone separator with an evaporation heating surface can simultaneously realize the dust removal and sensible heat recovery of converter gas....In the novel fully dry converter gas recovery process,a novel circumfluent cyclone separator with an evaporation heating surface can simultaneously realize the dust removal and sensible heat recovery of converter gas.For this equipment,the distributions of internal flow and wall heat transfer affect the efficiency of dust removal and sensible heat recovery.In this study,based on on-site operation tests,the distributions of internal flow and wall heat transfer in the circumfluent cyclone separator are studied by numerical simulation.The results indicate that the flow rate proportions in different regions of the circumfluent cyclone separator remain constant during the steelmaking process,approximately 80.1%of the converter gas flows through the cone chamber,and 15.4%of the converter gas flows through the annular chamber.The heat transfer rate proportions on the walls of different regions of the circumfluent cyclone separator remain constant during the steelmaking process,and the heat transfer rate proportions on the walls of the cone chamber,straight shell,shell head and outlet pipe are 40.2%,27.0%,17.6%and 15.2%,respectively.展开更多
The interaction between regular waves and an oscillating wave energy converter(WEC)in front of a vertical seawall is investigated using a 2D analytical model.A three-degree of freedom(DOF)WEC and a WEC hinged to the s...The interaction between regular waves and an oscillating wave energy converter(WEC)in front of a vertical seawall is investigated using a 2D analytical model.A three-degree of freedom(DOF)WEC and a WEC hinged to the seawall(constrained to pitch mode)are considered to examine the influence of the DOF of the WEC on the wave energy extraction performance.Results show that the piston-mode water resonance in the gap and the coupled WEC and water column resonant motion significantly influence the wave energy extraction efficiency.At low frequency,the case with a 3-DOF WEC has a broader high-efficiency bandwidth than that with a heaving WEC.However,3-DOF WEC exhibits worse performance at high frequencies.The frequency response of the wave energy capture width ratio(CWR)for the pitching WEC case shows a trimodal trend under the specified conditions.It showcases the best overall wave energy extraction performance in terms of the high-efficiency bandwidth.Furthermore,a parametric study indicates that the gap distance between the WEC and the seawall has tremendous effects on the CWR of both cases.As the position of the hinge point of the pitching WEC changes,the CWR at the low and high frequencies shows opposite trends.展开更多
In this work,an oscillating-body wave energy converter(OBWEC)with a hydraulic power take-off(PTO)system named“Dolphin 1”is designed,in which the hydraulic PTO system is equivalent to a transfer station and plays a c...In this work,an oscillating-body wave energy converter(OBWEC)with a hydraulic power take-off(PTO)system named“Dolphin 1”is designed,in which the hydraulic PTO system is equivalent to a transfer station and plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability of the electrical energy output and the efficiency of the overall system.A corresponding mathematical model for the hydraulic PTO system has been established,the factors that influence its performance have been studied,and an algorithm for solving the optimal working pressure has been derived in this paper.Moreover,a PID control method to enable the hydraulic PTO system to automatically achieve optimal performance under different wave conditions has been designed.The results indicate that,compared with single-chamber hydraulic cylinders,double-chamber hydraulic cylinders have a wider application range and greater performance;the accumulator can stabilize the output power of the hydraulic PTO system and slightly increase it;excessively large or small hydraulic motor displacement hinders system performance;and each wave condition corresponds to a unique optimal working pressure for the hydraulic PTO system.In addition,the relationship between the optimal working pressure P_(m)and the pressure P_(h)of the wave force acting on the piston satisfies P_(m)^(2)=∫_(t_(1))^(t_(2))P_(h)^(2)dt/(t_(2)-t_(1)).Furthermore,adjusting the hydraulic motor displacement automatically via a PID controller ensures that the actual working pressure of the hydraulic PTO system consistently reaches or approaches its theoretically optimal value under various wave conditions,which is a very effective control method for enhancing the performance of the hydraulic PTO system.展开更多
文摘Grid-Forming(GFM)converters are prone to fault-induced overcurrent and power angle instability during grid fault-induced voltage sags.To address this,this paper develops a multi-loop coordinated fault ridethrough(FRT)control strategy based on a power outer loop and voltage-current inner loops,aiming to enhance the stability and current-limiting capability of GFM converters during grid fault conditions.During voltage sags,the GFM converter’s voltage source behavior is maintained by dynamically adjusting the reactive power reference to provide voltage support,thereby effectively suppressing the steady-state component of the fault current.To address the active power imbalance induced by voltage sags,a dynamic active power reference correction method based on apparent power is designed to mitigate power angle oscillations and limit transient current.Moreover,an adaptive virtual impedance loop is implemented to enhance dynamic transient current-limiting performance during the fault initiation phase.This approach improves the responsiveness of the inner loop and ensures safe system operation under various fault severities.Under asymmetric fault conditions,a negative-sequence reactive current compensation strategy is incorporated to further suppress negative-sequence voltage and improve voltage symmetry.The proposed control scheme enables coordinated operation of multiple control objectives,including voltage support,current suppression,and power angle stability,across different fault scenarios.Finally,MATLAB/Simulink simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy,showcasing its superior performance in current limiting and power angle stability,thereby significantly enhancing the system’s fault ride-through capability.
文摘Power converters are essential components in modern life,being widely used in industry,automation,transportation,and household appliances.In many critical applications,their failure can lead not only to financial losses due to operational downtime but also to serious risks to human safety.The capacitors forming the output filter,typically aluminumelectrolytic capacitors(AECs),are among the most critical and susceptible components in power converters.The electrolyte in AECs often evaporates over time,causing the internal resistance to rise and the capacitance to drop,ultimately leading to component failure.Detecting this fault requires measuring the current in the capacitor,rendering the method invasive and frequently impractical due to spatial constraints or operational limitations imposed by the integration of a current sensor in the capacitor branch.This article proposes the implementation of an online noninvasive fault diagnosis technique for estimating the Equivalent Series Resistance(ESR)and Capacitance(C)values of the capacitor,employing a combination of signal processing techniques(SPT)and machine learning(ML)algorithms.This solution relies solely on the converter’s input and output signals,therefore making it a non-invasive approach.The ML algorithm used was linear regression,applied to 27 attributes,21 of which were generated through feature engineering to enhance the model’s performance.The proposed solution demonstrates an R^(2) score greater than 0.99 in the estimation of both ESR and C.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62403296,62303292,62173218).
文摘Dear Editor,This letter investigates the grid-forming control for power converters.Recently,grid-forming control based on matching of synchronous machines was suggested by using continuous measurements.In the present letter,we suggest a digital implementation using artificial delays where the controller employs the discrete-time measurements only.
文摘In this paper,a stand-alone photovoltaic(PV)system based on a Double Ended Forward Converter(DEFC)is presented.The proposed converter is specified for 48 V,100Wapplications as most of the equipment used in telecommunication and aircraft fall in this range.The literature has limited potential application of DEFCin PV systems.The research work deals with an in-depth study of DEFCand proposes an improvedDEFCfor PV applications with battery backup.Besides,a bi-directional dc-dc converter for the battery is integrated to track theMaximumPower Point(MPP)of the PV generator.The converter is examined under variable irradiance and load conditions,and the analytical analysis of boundary conditions are implemented.The converter’s architecture also ensures built-in I-V curve tracing for the identification of MPP of PV generator.It offers low voltage stresses across switches and avoids sinking power supply and core resetting circuits.The topology’s behavior is analyzed based onMPP achievement and maintaining output under different conditions of battery backup availability,environmental,and load conditions.The PV system architecture is designed and analyzed theoretically and verified with simulations on the PSIM software.
文摘The high potentiality of integrating renewable energies,such as photovoltaic,into a modern electrical microgrid system,using DC-to-DC converters,raises some issues associated with controller loop design and system stability.The generalized state space average model(GSSAM)concept was consequently introduced to design a DC-to-DC converter controller in order to evaluate DC-to-DC converter performance and to conduct stability studies.This paper presents a GSSAM for parallel DC-to-DC converters,namely:buck,boost,and buck-boost converters.The rationale of this study is that modern electrical systems,such as DC networks,hybrid microgrids,and electric ships,are formed by parallel DC-to-DC converters with separate DC input sources.Therefore,this paper proposes a GSSAM for any number of parallel DC-to-DC converters.The proposed GSSAM is validated and investigated in a time-domain simulation environment,namely a MATLAB/SIMULINK.The study compares the steady-state,transient,and oscillatory performance of the state-space average model with a fully detailed switching model.
文摘The global adoption of Electric Vehicles(EVs)is on the rise due to their advanced features,with projections indicating they will soon dominate the private vehicle market.However,improper management of EV charging can lead to significant issues.This paper reviews the development of high-power,reliable charging solutions by examining the converter topologies used in rectifiers and converters that transfer electricity from the grid to EV batteries.It covers technical details,ongoing developments,and challenges related to these topologies and control strategies.The integration of rapid charging stations has introduced various Power Quality(PQ)issues,such as voltage fluctuations,harmonic distortion,and supra-harmonics,which are discussed in detail.The paper also highlights the benefits of controlled EV charging and discharging,including voltage and frequency regulation,reactive power compensation,and improved power quality.Efficient energy management and control strategies are crucial for optimizing EV battery charging within microgrids to meet increasing demand.Charging stations must adhere to specific converter topologies,control strategies,and industry standards to function correctly.The paper explores microgrid architectures and control strategies that integrate EVs,energy storage units(ESUs),and Renewable Energy Sources(RES)to enhance performance at charging points.It emphasizes the importance of various RES-connected architectures and the latest power converter topologies.Additionally,the paper provides a comparative analysis of microgrid-based charging station architectures,focusing on energy management,control strategies,and charging converter controls.The goal is to offer insights into future research directions in EV charging systems,including architectural considerations,control factors,and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174297).
文摘The endpoint carbon content in the converter is critical for the quality of steel products,and accurately predicting this parameter is an effective way to reduce alloy consumption and improve smelting efficiency.However,most scholars currently focus on modifying methods to enhance model accuracy,while overlooking the extent to which input parameters influence accuracy.To address this issue,in this study,a prediction model for the endpoint carbon content in the converter was developed using factor analysis(FA)and support vector machine(SVM)optimized by improved particle swarm optimization(IPSO).Analysis of the factors influencing the endpoint carbon content during the converter smelting process led to the identification of 21 input parameters.Subsequently,FA was used to reduce the dimensionality of the data and applied to the prediction model.The results demonstrate that the performance of the FA-IPSO-SVM model surpasses several existing methods,such as twin support vector regression and support vector machine.The model achieves hit rates of 89.59%,96.21%,and 98.74%within error ranges of±0.01%,±0.015%,and±0.02%,respectively.Finally,based on the prediction results obtained by sequentially removing input parameters,the parameters were classified into high influence(5%-7%),medium influence(2%-5%),and low influence(0-2%)categories according to their varying degrees of impact on prediction accuracy.This classi-fication provides a reference for selecting input parameters in future prediction models for endpoint carbon content.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3003805)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2022356)Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Project(Grant No.2023A04J0955).
文摘This paper presents a new type of triangular Sharp Eagle wave energy converter(WEC)platform.On the basis of the linear potential flow theory and the finite element analysis method,the hydrodynamic performance and structural response of the platform are studied,considering the actual platform motion and free surface rise under extreme sea states.First,the effects of the wave frequency and direction on the wave-induced loads and dynamic responses were examined.The motion at a wave direction angle of 0°is relatively low.On this basis,the angle constrained by the two sides of the Sharp Eagle floaters should be aligned with the main wave direction to avoid significant platform motion under extreme sea states.Additionally,the structural response of the platform,including the wave-absorbing floaters,is investigated.The results highlighted that the conditions or locations where yielding,buckling,and fatigue failures occur were different.In this context,the connection area of the Sharp Eagle floaters and platform is prone to yielding failure under oblique wave action,whereas the pontoon and side of the Sharp Eagle floaters are prone to buckling failure during significant vertical motion.Additionally,fatigue damage is most likely to occur at the connection between the middle column on both sides of the Sharp Eagle floaters and the pontoons.The findings of this paper revealed an intrinsic connection between wave-induced loads and the dynamic and structural responses of the platform,which provides a useful reference for the improved design of WECs.
基金supported by the“National Ocean Technology Center Innovation Fund”under Project No.N3220Z002,led by Ning Jia.The official website of the National Ocean Technology Center is accessible at:http://www.notcsoa.org.cn/.
文摘With the depletion of fossil fuels and increasing environmental concerns,the development of renewable energy,such as wave energy,has become a critical component of global energy strategies.However,challenges persist in the field testing methodologies for wave energy converters(WECs).In this paper,a numerical wave field of the Dawanshan Island Sea Area in Zhuhai City is constructed based on the MIKE21 SW wave model and by using an NCEP wind field driving model.In conjunction with the IEC-62600-100 standard,by taking site testing of the“Wanshan”wave energy converter on which a sea trial has been conducted in Dawanshan Island of Zhuhai city as an example,research on-site testing method for a wave energy converter has been carried out.The wave measurement position for the“Wanshan”converter was determined by combining statistically analyzed field data with a validated numerical wave model.By comparing a valid wave height at the position where a wave rider is located with a valid wave height at the position where the“Wanshan”wave energy converter is situated,the correlation coefficient between simulation and observed data reached 0.90,with a root-mean-square error of 0.19.The representativeness of wave measurement data during site testing is verified and can be used as a basis for calculating the input energy of the“Wanshan”wave energy converter.
文摘In this paper, we proposed an output voltage stabilization of a DC-DC Zeta converter using hybrid control. We modeled the Zeta converter under continuous conduction mode operation. We derived a switching control law that brings the output voltage to the desired level. Due to infinite switching occurring at the desired level, we enhanced the switching control law by allowing a sizeable output voltage ripple. We derived mathematical models that allow one to choose the desired switching frequency. In practice, the existence of the non-ideal properties of the Zeta converter results in steady-state output voltage error. By analyzing the power loss in the zeta converter, we proposed an improved switching control law that eliminates the steady-state output voltage error. The effectiveness of the proposed method is illustrated with simulation results.
基金supported by the Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado(SIP),and the Comisión de Operacióny Fomento de Actividades Académicas(COFAA),both from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional(IPN)by the Secretaría de Ciencia,Humanidades,Tecnologíae Innovación(SECIHTI),México.
文摘Bilinear structures are common in boost converters,and despite presenting interesting complexity,there are controls that have found general solutions under certain restrictions.Among these,the passive controls containing the error dynamics of boost converters for a certain output structure are notable.While passive controls based on passivity demonstrate adequate performance,this work proposes a perturbation control based on the antisymmetric structure of boost converters to achieve better performance in terms of convergence speed and mean square error.Additionally,the perturbation control requires less error information for constructing the control signal,because it does not need information from all states or the entire passive output.Besides,the perturbation control uses the passivity of boost converters to ensure its stability.And finally,the perturbation control is compared with passive controls in a boost converter.
文摘This paper presents an advanced control strategy for DC-DC buck converters utilizing Non-Minimal State Space (NMSS) representation combined with Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) control, optimized through Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) design. The proposed approach leverages NMSS to eliminate the need for state observers, enhancing robustness against model mismatch and improving overall system performance. The PIP controller extends traditional PI control by incorporating additional dynamic feedback. Experimental results demonstrate that the NMSS-PIP-LQR controlled buck converter achieves excellent dynamic performance. The design procedure is fully documented, and microcontroller implementation issues are discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A20317)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFB0304201).
文摘The top-bottom combined blowing converter mainly adopts the blowing method of top-blowing oxygen and bottom-blowing nitrogen.In the production process,there are some disadvantages,such as a significant temperature difference between the top and bottom of the molten pool,inadequate gas permeability of bottom blowing,and low decarburization efficiency.Therefore,we propose a novel bottom-blowing gas doped oxygen process to enhance the smelting conditions in the converter.The 500 kg medium frequency induction furnace with top and bottom-blowing function was used to explore the influence of the proportion of bottom-blowing gas doped oxygen on the smelting effect in different smelting cycles.Subsequently,industrial experimental verification was carried out on a 60 t converter.The results of intermediate frequency furnace experiments demonstrate that the bottom-blowing gas doped oxygen process exhibits a superior heating rate and decarburization efficiency during the initial and final stages of blowing compared to pure N2 used for bottom-blowing.Simultaneously,the dephosphorization efficiency exhibited an initial increase followed by a subsequent decrease as the bottom-blowing oxygen content increased.The industrial test of 60 t converter validates the findings above.Moreover,when the oxygen content in bottom-blowing gas is 5%,the average blowing time reduces by 54 s,and the minimum endpoint carbon-oxygen equilibrium reaches 0.00219 under this condition.The results demonstrate that the appropriate amount of oxygen doped in bottom-blowing gas can effectively enhance the metallurgical conditions of the converter and improve production efficiency.
文摘Efficient battery charging requires a power conversion system capable of providing precise voltage regulation tailored to the battery’s needs.This study develops a buck converter with a 36 V input for charging a 14 V battery using the Constant Voltage(CV)method.The system is designed to ensure safe and efficient charging while protecting the battery from overcharging and extending its lifespan.In the proposed design,the converter maintains a constant output voltage while the charging current decreases as the battery approaches full capacity.Pulse Width Modulation(PWM)is used as a control strategy to modify the duty cycle of the converter.This keeps the voltage output stable whenever the load changes.The design process involves simulation and experimental validation to evaluate the system’s performance and efficiency.The test results show the significant impact of Proportional-Integral-Derivative(PID)control on the stability of the output voltage to meet the requirements for 14 V battery charging and the efficiency of the battery charging process.The output voltage becomes more stable,with reduced oscillation and minimal steadystate error.The State of Charge(SOC)increases more stably,controllably,and efficiently thanks to the PID controller’s ability to adjust the duty cycle in real time based on system feedback.This dynamic adjustment ensures that the output current and voltage remain within the optimal range,which directly improves the battery charging process.In addition,PID control significantly improves the dynamic response of the system,reducing overshoot and settling time while maintaining precise voltage regulation.This speeds up the battery charging process and contributes to better energy efficiency,reduced power loss,and extended battery life.This research provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for applications in electric vehicles,renewable energy systems,and other battery-powered devices.
文摘This review paper examines the various types of electrical generators used to convert wave energy into electrical energy.The focus is on both linear and rotary generators,including their design principles,operational efficiencies,and technological advancements.Linear generators,such as Induction,permanent magnet synchronous,and switched reluctance types,are highlighted for their direct conversion capability,eliminating the need for mechanical gearboxes.Rotary Induction generators,permanent magnet synchronous generators,and doubly-fed Induction generators are evaluated for their established engineering principles and integration with existing grid infrastructure.The paper discusses the historical development,environmental benefits,and ongoing advancements in wave energy technologies,emphasizing the increasing feasibility and scalability of wave energy as a renewable source.Through a comprehensive analysis,this review provides insights into the current state and future prospects of electrical generators in wave energy conversion,underscoring their potential to significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate environmental impacts.
文摘Scientists have introduced new methods for capturing energy from ocean waves.Specifically,scientists have focused on a type of wave energy converter(WEC)that is nonbuoyant(i.e.,a body that cannot float).Typically,the WEC is most effective when it is in resonance,which occurs when the natural frequency of the WEC aligns with that of the ocean waves.Therefore,accurately predicting the movement of the WEC is crucial for adjusting its system to resonate with the incoming waves for optimal performance.In this study,artificial intelligence techniques,such as random forest,extra trees(ET),and support vector machines,are created to forecast the vertical movement of a nonbuoyant WEC.The developed models require two variables as input,namely,the water wave height and its time period.A total of approximately 4500 data points,which include nonlinear water wave height and duration ob-tained from a laboratory experiment,are used as the input for these models,with the resulting vertical movement as the output.When comparing the three models based on their processing speed and accuracy,the ET model stands out as the most efficient.Ultimately,the ET model is tested using data from a real ocean setting.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province,China(Grant No.2024-BS-219)the Education Department Project of Liaoning Province(JYTMS20230932)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20272)the Department of Science&Technology of Liaoning Province(Grant No.2022JH2/101300079)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Liaoning Universities(LJ212410146002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC52074151).
文摘Analysis of the energy balance of various parts during the basic oxygen furnace(BOF)steelmaking is of vital importance for revealing the blowing characteristics of the swirl-type oxygen lance.The energy transfer behavior between the oxygen jet and the molten bath in the top-blowing steelmaking process was investigated using the volume of fluid method.The energy of the reflected jet and the slag was introduced,and the energy balance model of the BOF converter was modified.The influences of lance height and operation pressure on energy transfer were analyzed.Compared with the traditional oxygen lance,the energy of reflected jet,splashing,and cavity formation of the swirl-type oxygen lance was decreased.However,the energy of jet attenuation,slag,and molten steel increased.The energy proportion of the reflected jet was about 8%,while the energy of slag was 15%of molten steel.The maximum energy was transferred from the jet to the slag and molten steel at H=40de(H is lance height and de is outlet diameter).When the operation pressure increased from 0.8P0 to 1.2P0(P0 is the designed pressure),the energy of slag and molten steel was increased by 33%and 25.9%,respectively.
基金funded by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Grant Number XDA29020503.
文摘In the novel fully dry converter gas recovery process,a novel circumfluent cyclone separator with an evaporation heating surface can simultaneously realize the dust removal and sensible heat recovery of converter gas.For this equipment,the distributions of internal flow and wall heat transfer affect the efficiency of dust removal and sensible heat recovery.In this study,based on on-site operation tests,the distributions of internal flow and wall heat transfer in the circumfluent cyclone separator are studied by numerical simulation.The results indicate that the flow rate proportions in different regions of the circumfluent cyclone separator remain constant during the steelmaking process,approximately 80.1%of the converter gas flows through the cone chamber,and 15.4%of the converter gas flows through the annular chamber.The heat transfer rate proportions on the walls of different regions of the circumfluent cyclone separator remain constant during the steelmaking process,and the heat transfer rate proportions on the walls of the cone chamber,straight shell,shell head and outlet pipe are 40.2%,27.0%,17.6%and 15.2%,respectively.
基金supported by the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province,China(No.2021ZLGX04)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52171284)。
文摘The interaction between regular waves and an oscillating wave energy converter(WEC)in front of a vertical seawall is investigated using a 2D analytical model.A three-degree of freedom(DOF)WEC and a WEC hinged to the seawall(constrained to pitch mode)are considered to examine the influence of the DOF of the WEC on the wave energy extraction performance.Results show that the piston-mode water resonance in the gap and the coupled WEC and water column resonant motion significantly influence the wave energy extraction efficiency.At low frequency,the case with a 3-DOF WEC has a broader high-efficiency bandwidth than that with a heaving WEC.However,3-DOF WEC exhibits worse performance at high frequencies.The frequency response of the wave energy capture width ratio(CWR)for the pitching WEC case shows a trimodal trend under the specified conditions.It showcases the best overall wave energy extraction performance in terms of the high-efficiency bandwidth.Furthermore,a parametric study indicates that the gap distance between the WEC and the seawall has tremendous effects on the CWR of both cases.As the position of the hinge point of the pitching WEC changes,the CWR at the low and high frequencies shows opposite trends.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52071094 and 51979065).
文摘In this work,an oscillating-body wave energy converter(OBWEC)with a hydraulic power take-off(PTO)system named“Dolphin 1”is designed,in which the hydraulic PTO system is equivalent to a transfer station and plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability of the electrical energy output and the efficiency of the overall system.A corresponding mathematical model for the hydraulic PTO system has been established,the factors that influence its performance have been studied,and an algorithm for solving the optimal working pressure has been derived in this paper.Moreover,a PID control method to enable the hydraulic PTO system to automatically achieve optimal performance under different wave conditions has been designed.The results indicate that,compared with single-chamber hydraulic cylinders,double-chamber hydraulic cylinders have a wider application range and greater performance;the accumulator can stabilize the output power of the hydraulic PTO system and slightly increase it;excessively large or small hydraulic motor displacement hinders system performance;and each wave condition corresponds to a unique optimal working pressure for the hydraulic PTO system.In addition,the relationship between the optimal working pressure P_(m)and the pressure P_(h)of the wave force acting on the piston satisfies P_(m)^(2)=∫_(t_(1))^(t_(2))P_(h)^(2)dt/(t_(2)-t_(1)).Furthermore,adjusting the hydraulic motor displacement automatically via a PID controller ensures that the actual working pressure of the hydraulic PTO system consistently reaches or approaches its theoretically optimal value under various wave conditions,which is a very effective control method for enhancing the performance of the hydraulic PTO system.
