An Active Clamping Current-Fed Double Inductor Push-Pull Converter with Current Control Model for Fuel Cell Applications

9th International Symposium "Topical Problems in the Field of Electrical and Power Engineering. Doctoral School of Energy and Geotechnology II" 2010
Aleksandrs Andreičiks, Ingars Steiks, Leonīds Ribickis

In order to use hydrogen fuel cells in domestic applications either as main power supply or backup source, their low DC output voltage has to be matched to the level and frequency of the utility grid AC voltage. Such power converter systems usually consist of a DC-DC converter and a DC-AC inverter. A double inductor step-up push-pull converter is investigated in this paper, presenting simulation and experimental results for passive and active overvoltage clamping. The prototype of the investigated converter is elaborated for 1200 W power to match the rated power of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell located in hydrogen fuel cell research laboratory.

Atslēgas vārdi
Fuel cell system, high frequency power converters, ZVS converters

Andreičiks, A., Steiks, I., Ribickis, L. An Active Clamping Current-Fed Double Inductor Push-Pull Converter with Current Control Model for Fuel Cell Applications. No: 9th International Symposium "Topical Problems in the Field of Electrical and Power Engineering. Doctoral School of Energy and Geotechnology II", Igaunija, Pärnu, 14.-19. jūnijs, 2010. Tallinn: Estonian Society of Moritz Hermann Jacobi, 2010, 100.-106.lpp. ISBN 9789985908938.

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