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

ERDEM A., ÇOLAK K., DARIUSZ C., TAMYÜREK B.

2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Montreal, QC, Canada, Canada, 20 - 24 September 2015, pp.594-598 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.1109/ecce.2015.7309743
  • City: Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Country: Canada
  • Page Numbers: pp.594-598
  • Keywords: asymmetrical inverter, bi-directional, dual active bridge, phase-shift, resonant converter, wireless energy, POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM, CONTROLLER, RECTIFIER
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

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.