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A Survey on Bidirectional DC/DC Power Converter Topologies for the Future Hybrid and All Electric Aircrafts

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  • Álvaro Ojeda-Rodríguez

    (Dpto.Ingeniería Electrónica, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería, Universidad de Sevilla, 41092 Seville, Spain)

  • Pablo González-Vizuete

    (Dpto.Ingeniería Electrónica, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería, Universidad de Sevilla, 41092 Seville, Spain)

  • Joaquín Bernal-Méndez

    (Dpto.Física Aplicada III, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería, Universidad de Sevilla, 41092 Seville, Spain)

  • María A. Martín-Prats

    (Dpto.Ingeniería Electrónica, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería, Universidad de Sevilla, 41092 Seville, Spain)

Abstract

DC-DC isolated converters allowing a bidirectional flow of energy between High-Voltage DC and Low-Voltage DC networks have been proposed to be integrated in future on board power distribution systems. These converters must meet the specially stringent efficiency and power density requirements that are typical of the aeronautic industry. This makes it specially challenging to determine which converter topology is best suited for each particular application. This work presents a thorough review of several topologies of bidirectional DC-DC power converters that are considered good candidates to meet certain important aeronautic requirements, as those related with high efficiency and high power density. We perform simulations on virtual prototypes, constructed by using detailed component models, and optimized following design criteria that are in accordance with those typically imposed by aeronautic requirements. This comparative analysis is aimed to clearly identify the advantages and drawbacks of each topology, and to relate them with the required voltage and power levels. As an outcome, we point out the topologies that, for the required power level at the chosen switching frequencies, yield higher efficiency in the whole range of required operation points and that are expected to allow more important weight reductions.

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  • Álvaro Ojeda-Rodríguez & Pablo González-Vizuete & Joaquín Bernal-Méndez & María A. Martín-Prats, 2020. "A Survey on Bidirectional DC/DC Power Converter Topologies for the Future Hybrid and All Electric Aircrafts," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(18), pages 1-27, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:18:p:4883-:d:415187
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    1. Ahmed M. Fares & Matias Kippke & Mohamed Rashed & Christian Klumpner & Serhiy Bozhko, 2021. "Development of a Smart Supercapacitor Energy Storage System for Aircraft Electric Power Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(23), pages 1-13, December.
    2. Yajun Zhao & Wenxin Huang & Feifei Bu, 2023. "Virtual Vector-Based Direct Power Control of a Three-Phase Coupled Inductor-Based Bipolar-Output Active Rectifier for More Electric Aircraft," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-21, March.
    3. Rupesh Jha & Mattia Forato & Satya Prakash & Hemant Dashora & Giuseppe Buja, 2022. "An Analysis-Supported Design of a Single Active Bridge (SAB) Converter," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-22, January.

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