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Diodes and Transistors Semiconductors • Semiconductor devices are made of alternating layers of positively doped material (P) and negatively doped material (N). • Diodes are PN or NP, BJTs are PNP or NPN, IGBTs are PNPN. Other devices are more complex Diodes • A diode is a device which allows flow in one direction but not the other. • When conducting, the diodes create a voltage drop, kind of acting like a resistor • There are three main types of power diodes – Power Diode – Fast recovery diode – Schottky Diodes Power Diodes • Max properties: 1500V, 400A, 1kHz • Forward voltage drop of 0.7 V when on Diode circuit voltage measurements: (a) Forward biased. (b) Reverse biased. Fast Recovery Diodes • Max properties: similar to regular power diodes but recover time as low as 50ns • The following is a graph of a diode’s recovery time. trr is shorter for fast recovery diodes Schottky Diodes • Max properties: 400V, 400A • Very fast recovery time • Lower voltage drop when conducting than regular diodes • Ideal for high current low voltage applications Current vs Voltage Characteristics • All diodes have two main weaknesses – Leakage current when the diode is off. This is power loss – Voltage drop when the diode is conducting. This is directly converted to heat, i.e. power loss • Other problems to watch for: – Notice the reverse current in the recovery time graph. This can be limited through certain circuits. Ways Around Maximum Properties • To overcome maximum voltage, we can use the diodes in series. Here is a voltage sharing circuit • To overcome maximum current, we can use the diodes in parallel. -
Solar Inverters
Solar inverters Solar inverters Solar inverters, also called grid-tied inverters, convert the direct current (DC) electricity produced by your solar PV panels to alternating current (AC) electricity that can be used in your home and exported back to the grid. Solar invertors also: • ensure compliance with regulations about feeding electricity into the grid, for example by immediately disconnecting if there is a power cut • maximise electricity production by constantly varying its resistance (load). Solar inverters are very efficient, usually 93–96 per cent depending on the make and model - never 100 per cent because they use some of the input DC power to run, generally around 10-25W. Their efficiency can be improved by an electronic technique known as Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). The point of maximum power output of a solar PV cell is dictated by a combination of current or voltage. Where it is will vary constantly according to light levels, shading, temperature and the characteristics of the solar PV panel. A MPPT system continually searches for this point to extract the maximum power available from the cell. Multiple MPPT systems can maximise yield even if part of the array is shaded. Find out more about MPPT at the YouGen blog. Inverter sizing There are many different makes and sizes of inverters on the market. The key characteristics are: • maximum amount of DC electricity (expressed as max DC power in Watts) the maximum number of watts the inverter has been designed to convert • maximum input voltage – this is the maximum voltage the inverter can manage before its electronics are damaged • initial input voltage (sometime called start-up voltage) – the minimum number of volts the solar PV panels need to produce for the inverter to start working • maximum power point (mpp) voltage rang - the voltage range at which the inverter is working most efficiently. -
Thermal Assessment and In-Situ Monitoring of Insulated
Thermal Assessment and In-Situ Monitoring of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors in Power Electronic Modules Preprint Erick Gutierrez,1 Kevin Lin,1 Patrick McCluskey,1 and Douglas DeVoto2 1 University of Maryland 2 National Renewable Energy Laboratory Presented at ASME 2019 International Technical Conference and Exhibition on Packaging and Integration of Electronic and Photonic Microsystems (IPACK2019) Anaheim, California October 7–9, 2019 NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy Conference Paper Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy NREL/CP-5400-73583 Operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC February 2020 This report is available at no cost from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) at www.nrel.gov/publications. Contract No. DE-AC36-08GO28308 Thermal Assessment and In-Situ Monitoring of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors in Power Electronic Modules Preprint Erick Gutierrez,1 Kevin Lin,1 Patrick McCluskey,1 and Douglas DeVoto2 1 University of Maryland 2 National Renewable Energy Laboratory Suggested Citation Gutierrez, Erick, Kevin Lin, Patrick McCluskey, and Douglas DeVoto. 2020. Thermal Assessment and In-Situ Monitoring of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors in Power Electronic Modules: Preprint. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/CP-5400-73583 https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy20osti/73583.pdf. NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy Conference Paper Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy NREL/CP-5400-73583 Operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC February 2020 This report is available at no cost from the National Renewable Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory Laboratory (NREL) at www.nrel.gov/publications. -
Combining Solar Energy and UPS Systems
Combining Solar Energy and UPS Systems Tobias Bengtsson Håkan Hult Master of Science Thesis KTH School of Industrial Engineering and Management Energy Technology EGI-2014-067MSC Division of Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration SE-100 44 STOCKHOLM Master of Science Thesis EGI 2014:067 Combining Solar Energy and UPS Systems Tobias Bengtsson Håkan Hult Approved Examiner Supervisor Date Per Lundqvist Björn Palm Commissioner Contact person 2 ABSTRACT Solar Power and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) are two technologies that are growing rapidly. The demand for solar energy is mainly driven by the trend towards cheaper solar cells, making it eco- nomically profitable for a larger range of applications. However, solar power has yet to reach grid pari- ty in many geographical areas, which makes ways to reduce the cost of solar power systems important. This thesis investigates the possibility and potential economic synergies of combining solar power with UPS systems, which have been previously researched only from a purely technical point of view. This thesis instead evaluates the hypothesis that a combined solar and UPS system might save additional costs compared to regular grid-tied systems, even in a stable power grid. The primary reason is that on- line UPS systems rectifies and inverts all electricity, which means that solar energy can be delivered to the DC part of the UPS system instead of an AC grid, avoiding the installation of additional inverters in the solar power system. The study is divided into three parts. The first part is a computer simulation using MATLAB, which has an explorative method and aims to simulate a combined system before experimenting physically with it. -
Data Sheet Freemaq PCSK-Multi PCSK
POWER ELECTRONICS 45 FREEMAQ PCSK FREEMAQ MULTI PCSK UTILITY SCALE BATTERY INVERTER POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM FRU FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS MODULAR DESIGN UP TO 3 INDEPENDENT BESS INPUTS ICOOL 3 PROVEN HARDWARE AND ROBUST OUTDOOR DESIGN FEATURED WITH THE 4 QUADRANT LATEST CONTROL The Freemaq PCSK is a modular solution from 1700 kW 3 LEVEL TOPOLOGY to 3800 kW with configurable DC and AC voltages making it compatible with all battery technology and manufacturers. Power Electronics is a proven partner in the solar and energy NEMA 3R / IP55 storage market. The PCSK has been designed to be the lowest LCOE solution in the market for storage applications. The Power Electronics Freemaq PCSK offers proven hard- ware to meet storage and grid support challenges.The energy production industry is embracing renewable energy sources. However, high penetration creates power transmission instability challenges, thus Grid Operators require stringent dynamic and static grid support features for solar inverters and Power Conversion Systems (PCS). The MULTI PCSK can support two or three independent battery systems and optimize the storage facility. The converters can perform grid support functions such as: Peak Shaving, Ramp Rate Control, Frequency Regulation, Load Leveling and Voltage Regulation, controlled by a Power Plant Controller or SCADA. The converters stations are turn- key solutions ready for connection to the battery container and MV power distribution wiring. Units are designed for concrete pads or piers, open skids or integrated into full container solutions. POWER ELECTRONICS COMPACT DESIGN - EASY TO SERVICE By providing full front access the Freemaq PCSK series With the Freemaq PCSK, Power Electronics offers its most simplifies the maintenance tasks, reducing the MTTR (and compact solution, achieving 3.8MW in just 12ft long, reducing achieving a lower OPEX). -
Central and Micro Inverters for Solar Photovoltaic Integration in AC Grid
Central and Micro Inverters for Solar Photovoltaic Integration in AC grid D. Pal, Student Member, IEEE, H. Koniki, P. Bajpai, Senior Member, IEEE Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, India Abstract—This paper presents detailed modeling of central hence the size of inverter is reduced. As each PV panel and inverter and micro inverter for solar photovoltaic (PV) integration micro inverter form individual system, malfunction of one in AC grid. Data of a 100 kW solar PV plant installed in IIT micro inverter does not hamper whole solar farm operation [3]. Kharagpur is used to validate these models and their performance In case of partial shading, micro inverters also outperforms on sunny, cloudy and partially shaded days are compared. Models central inverters in terms of power generation. of 5 kW grid tie central inverter and 250 W micro inverter are developed with polycrystalline solar PV in MATLAB/Simulink. There are a number of publications available on solar Solar irradiance and PV module temperature data are taken from inverter modeling and their performance study. A thorough SCADA system from that actual solar PV plant as inputs to the study is performed to model a photovoltaic array in [1]. simulation models. Comparative results are captured in terms of Photovoltaic module/array modeling and different techniques inverter AC power output under different operating conditions of maximum power point tracking are discussed in [4]. Impact and the solar PV system with micro inverters have illustrated of grid connected PV system is observed in [2]. Photovoltaic better performance compared to central inverter in all types of system works as a current source and it is integrated with grid operating conditions. -
LECTURE 18 Switches and Switch Stress: the Concept of Safe Operating Area for a Device
1 LECTURE 18 Switches and Switch Stress: The Concept of Safe Operating Area for a Device I. Ideal Switch Characteristics A. Block +V with IOFF º 0 B. Pass +I with VON º 0 C. Zero switching delay and its benefits D. Power loss due to switches: zero in every way 1. DC Loss: RON = 0, VON = 0 2. Switching Loss: No delays, no device stored charge E. No stray Lp or Cp for undesired ringing! F. Real Switches 1. Limited quadrants of operation for real solid state switches a. One quadrant and device example II. Active Switch Stress (S) and Switch Utilization (U) A. General Definitions sw sw S(active) ~ V( ) Irms( ) per switch off on P(load) U º per switch S B. Case of Flyback Converter 2 V(off) ~ Vg/D’ } Dopt } for I(on) ~ I D } Umax C. Table of Umax and Dopt for various Converters The above selection of solid state switches will be matched to the I(D) through the device and the V(D) across the device as determined by detailed circuit analysis in the next few lectures. Analysis of V(D) and I(D) will follow the same procedure as M(D). 3 LECTURE 18 Switches and Switch Stress: The Concept of Safe Operating Area for a Device A. Ideal Switch Characteristics: There are five characteristics of a SPST ideal switch. You make think of a semiconductor power switch as you do of a light switch at home. It operates with no concern for losses in either the on or the off state. -
Fundamentals of MOSFET and IGBT Gate Driver Circuits
Application Report SLUA618A–March 2017–Revised October 2018 Fundamentals of MOSFET and IGBT Gate Driver Circuits Laszlo Balogh ABSTRACT The main purpose of this application report is to demonstrate a systematic approach to design high performance gate drive circuits for high speed switching applications. It is an informative collection of topics offering a “one-stop-shopping” to solve the most common design challenges. Therefore, it should be of interest to power electronics engineers at all levels of experience. The most popular circuit solutions and their performance are analyzed, including the effect of parasitic components, transient and extreme operating conditions. The discussion builds from simple to more complex problems starting with an overview of MOSFET technology and switching operation. Design procedure for ground referenced and high side gate drive circuits, AC coupled and transformer isolated solutions are described in great details. A special section deals with the gate drive requirements of the MOSFETs in synchronous rectifier applications. For more information, see the Overview for MOSFET and IGBT Gate Drivers product page. Several, step-by-step numerical design examples complement the application report. This document is also available in Chinese: MOSFET 和 IGBT 栅极驱动器电路的基本原理 Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2 2 MOSFET Technology ...................................................................................................... -
Development of Large-Capacity Solar Inverter
SPECIAL ISSUE Development of Large-Capacity Solar Inverter Takeshi KOBAYASHI* and Mitsuru MATSUKAWA In Japan, an increasing number of megawatt-class solar power systems have been established for industrial use since the introduction of the feed-in tariff system, a policy that requires electric power companies to purchase electric power generated by solar power systems at a relatively high price. In line with this, we have added new functions to our 100 kW and 250 kW solar inverters with the aim of preventing voltage fluctuations that are caused by the increased number of solar power systems. This paper describes the specifications and performance of our solar inverters and the new functions added. We also outline the 110 kW solar power system installed in our factory. Keywords: solar system, feed-in tariff, solar inverter 1. Introduction 2. Overview of SOLARPACK Commercializing renewable energy and expanding its 2-1 Outline of the specifications utilization is an urgent necessity for societies to continue Table 1 shows the major specifications of the 100 kW prospering into the future. Renewable energy will be the and 250 kW SOLARPACK units for domestic sale and the key to solving the challenges of the exhaustion of fossil en- 100 kW unit for overseas sale. ergy, the increase in CO2 resulting from the consumption The one-circuit input method is applied across gen- of fossil-based energy, global warming, and similar issues. eral-purpose solar modules connected in series, with the One solution attracting attention is a solar system that input voltage range set at values between 0 and 600 VDC converts solar energy into electrical energy. -
302 Design of Solar Powered Air Conditioning System
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) Volume: 3 | Issue: 3 | Mar-Apr 2019 Available Online: www.ijtsrd.com e-ISSN: 2456 - 6470 Design of Solar Powered Air Conditioning System Saraf Akshay Avinash JSPM’s Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India How to cite this paper : Saraf Akshay ABSTRACT Avinash "Design of Solar Powered Air The demand of air conditioning is increasing due to the effect of climate change Conditioning System" Published in and global warming. If we still rely on the conventional electric air conditioning International Journal of Trend in it will be harmful in future because electricity is generated from fossil fuels, the Scientific Research and Development greenhouse gas emission would continuously worsen global warming, in turn (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456- the demand of air conditioning would be further increasing. Also the rate of 6470, Volume-3 | electricity is increased by 6% which will goes on increasing in future. The solar Issue-3, April 2019, powered air conditioners which are available in market are direct current air pp.1406-1410, URL: conditioners, we are designing a system for running a current air conditioner on https://www.ijtsrd.c solar which runs on alternate current. om/papers/ijtsrd23 347.pdf IJTSRD 23347 So in order to reduce the global warming and the green house gas emission effect we should adopt the natural way for the generation of electricity which in Copyright © 2019 by author(s) and turn reduces the cost of electricity by conventional way. As the temperature of International Journal of Trend in the earth is increasing day by day, the need of cooling is also increasing. -
Overview of the DOE Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motor R&D
VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE Overview of the DOE Advanced Susan Rogers Power Electronics and Electric Steven Boyd Motor R&D Program Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors June 17, 2014 Vehicle Technologies Office 1 APEEM R&D Program Vehicle Technologies Office Hybrid Electric Systems R&D Energy Storage Vehicle Systems Advanced Power Electronics & Electric Motors (APEEM) R&D Industry Federal Agencies Academia National Labs 2 APEEM R&D Mission and Budget Develop advanced power electronics, electric motors and electric drive systems to enable large market penetration of hybrid and electric vehicles Meeting program targets will enable market success: increase performance, efficiency and reliability, while lowering cost, weight, and volume FY 2014 Budget R&D emphasis accelerates: • Adoption of wide bandgap Power Electronics semiconductors • Reduction or elimination of 29% 29% Electric Motors rare earth magnets Thermal Management FY 2014 FOAs: 7% • Power Electronics - $6M Testing & Analysis • Wide bandgap commercialization 24% 11% • Incubator - $1.6M FY 14 FOAs • “Off-Roadmap” technology R&D FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 Request $27.2 M $24 M $35.5 M 3 Electric Drive System Components • Electric motor – converts electrical energy to mechanical power for motive power • Inverter – converts high voltage direct current to varying pulses that control and power the electric motor • Charger – modifies and controls electrical energy to re-energize the battery • Converter(s) – increases the battery voltage for the traction drive system and decreases -
Power Electronics for Distributed Energy Systems and Transmission and Distribution Applications
ORNL/TM-2005/230 POWER ELECTRONICS FOR DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SYSTEMS AND TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION APPLICATIONS L. M. Tolbert T. J. King B. Ozpineci J. B. Campbell G. Muralidharan D. T. Rizy A. S. Sabau H. Zhang* W. Zhang* Y. Xu* H. F. Huq* H. Liu* December 2005 *The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ORNL/TM-2005/230 Engineering Science and Technology Division POWER ELECTRONICS FOR DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SYSTEMS AND TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION APPLICATIONS L. M. Tolbert T. J. King B. Ozpineci J. B. Campbell G. Muralidharan D. T. Rizy A. S. Sabau H. Zhang W. Zhang Y. Xu H. F. Huq H. Liu Publication Date: December 2005 Prepared by the OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831 managed by UT-BATTELLE, LLC for the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY Reports produced after January 1, 1996, are generally available free via the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Information Bridge. Web site http://www.osti.gov/bridge Not available externally. Reports are available to DOE employees, DOE contractors, Energy Technology Data Exchange (ETDE) representatives, and International Nuclear Information System (INIS) representatives from the following source. Office of Scientific and Technical Information P.O. Box 62 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Telephone 865-576-8401 Fax 865-576-5728 E-mail [email protected] Web site http://www.osti.gov/contact.html This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.