TY - GEN
T1 - Multiple-input dc-dc converters to enhance local availability in grids using distributed generation resources
AU - Kwasinski, Alexis
AU - Krein, Philip T
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - This paper analyzes a multiple-input converter topology with boost and buck-boost input legs that serves to integrate several different distributed generation sources into a common system dc bus. The multiple-input converter is arranged in modules that hold the common parts and in sub-modules that contain each input leg component. The result is a flexible and easily scalable system suitable for renewable energy sources. When compared with traditional highly reliable systems, such as telecom rectifiers and standard microgrid architectures, the proposed converter is inherently more reliable. Power budget equations are derived and studied. The theoretical analysis is verified with simulations and experimental results.
AB - This paper analyzes a multiple-input converter topology with boost and buck-boost input legs that serves to integrate several different distributed generation sources into a common system dc bus. The multiple-input converter is arranged in modules that hold the common parts and in sub-modules that contain each input leg component. The result is a flexible and easily scalable system suitable for renewable energy sources. When compared with traditional highly reliable systems, such as telecom rectifiers and standard microgrid architectures, the proposed converter is inherently more reliable. Power budget equations are derived and studied. The theoretical analysis is verified with simulations and experimental results.
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U2 - 10.1109/APEX.2007.357741
DO - 10.1109/APEX.2007.357741
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:46449083467
SN - 1424407133
SN - 9781424407132
T3 - Conference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC
SP - 1657
EP - 1663
BT - APEC 2007 - 22nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
T2 - APEC 2007 - 22nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Y2 - 25 February 2007 through 1 March 2007
ER -