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Practical Considerations for Designing Reliable DC/DC Converters, Applied to a BIPV Case

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  • Simon Ravyts

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, ESAT, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
    EnergyVille-Thor Park 8310, 3600 Genk, Belgium)

  • Wieland Van De Sande

    (EnergyVille-Thor Park 8310, 3600 Genk, Belgium
    IMO-IMOMEC, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium)

  • Mauricio Dalla Vecchia

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, ESAT, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
    IMO-IMOMEC, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium)

  • Giel Van den Broeck

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, ESAT, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
    IMO-IMOMEC, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium)

  • Martijn Duraij

    (Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Bygning 101A, Anker Engelunds Vej 1, 2800 Kgs.-Lyngby, Danmark)

  • Wilmar Martinez

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, ESAT, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
    EnergyVille-Thor Park 8310, 3600 Genk, Belgium)

  • Michael Daenen

    (EnergyVille-Thor Park 8310, 3600 Genk, Belgium
    IMO-IMOMEC, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium)

  • Johan Driesen

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, ESAT, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
    IMO-IMOMEC, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium)

Abstract

State-of-the-art reliability assessment typically starts from a given circuit topology, for which the most suitable components are selected using a Physics of Failure analysis. This paper, however, addresses the topology selection stage, which is the foundation in designing reliable converters. Based on an overview of the reliability performance of different components, a methodology is presented as a guideline for comparing topologies to one another. The focus is directed at practical consequences associated with certain designs. Furthermore, an overview is provided on the latest developments in component technology reliability improvements. The developed methodology is mainly intended for demanding applications, where long lifetimes are required or elevated ambient temperatures are present. After the topology selection, an overview of possibilities is given that allows further increasing converter availability. Finally, the methodology is applied to the design of module level converters for building integrated photovoltaics, which is a high temperature application with a high desired lifetime. A prototype and experimental results are presented.

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  • Simon Ravyts & Wieland Van De Sande & Mauricio Dalla Vecchia & Giel Van den Broeck & Martijn Duraij & Wilmar Martinez & Michael Daenen & Johan Driesen, 2020. "Practical Considerations for Designing Reliable DC/DC Converters, Applied to a BIPV Case," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(4), pages 1-21, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:4:p:834-:d:320656
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    1. Ravyts, Simon & Vecchia, Mauricio Dalla & Van den Broeck, Giel & Yordanov, Georgi H. & Gonçalves, Juliana Emanuella & Moschner, Jens D. & Saelens, Dirk & Driesen, Johan, 2020. "Embedded BIPV module-level DC/DC converters: Classification of optimal ratings," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 146(C), pages 880-889.
    2. Simon Ravyts & Mauricio Dalla Vecchia & Giel Van den Broeck & Johan Driesen, 2019. "Review on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Electrical System Requirements and Module-Integrated Converter Recommendations," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(8), pages 1-21, April.
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