• Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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• v.3 no.3
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• pp.70-75
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• 2002

This paper proposes new single stage power factor correction (PFC) full bridge converter. The proposed converter is combined previous ZVS full bridge DC/DC converter with two inductors, two diodes, two magnetic coupling transformer for PFC. This process of power is isolated from the source and also regulate stable DC output voltage in a category. In this topology, the voltage stress of main switches is reduced by zero voltage switching. Moreover, the proposed converter doesn't need active PFC switch and auxiliarly circuits, like control and gating board, so it could decrease the size and cost and increase the efficiency.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2005.07a
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• pp.113-115
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• 2005

본 연구는 저전압 교류 전류원으로부터 직류 부하에 에너지를 공급하기 위하여, 새로운 컨버터를 제안한다. 컨버터는 풀브리지 MOSFET 정류기와 플라이백 컨버터의 2단 구조로 구성되어 있으며, LC공진을 이용하여 AC/DC 전력변환을 수행한다. 컨버터 효율 개선을 위하여 컨버터 회로 내의 스위칭 소자는 3상한에서 동작한다. 제안된 컨버터의 동작원리 및 동작모드를 해석하고, 시뮬레이션을 통해 해석결과를 검증하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2014.07a
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• pp.463-464
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• 2014

본 논문은 LED 드라이버의 수명을 좌우하는 전해커패시터를 필름커패시터로 대체하기 위하여 출력맥동전류의 구형파 제어 방법을 제안한다. 출력맥동전류의 구형파 운전은 출력전류의 Peak to average ratio를 낮추어 출력커패시터의 용량을 감소시킬 수 있다. 일반적으로 전해커패시터의 1/20배의 용량 저감을 통하여 필름커패시터로 대체가 가능해진다. 본 논문에서 제안한 토폴로지는 bridgeless single-stage AC-DC LED드라이버의 구형파 전류제어에 따른 출력전류리플저감에 대한 내용을 다루었다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2019.07a
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• pp.430-432
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• 2019

본 논문에서는 ESS용 3상 AC/DC 컨버터 배터리 전류 제어 시 발생하는 문제에 대해 분석하고, 제안된 제어기의 유효성을 시뮬레이션을 통하여 입증한다.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.142-148
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• 2006

In this paper, authors propose a novel step-up AC-DC converter operated with power factor correction (PFC) and with high efficiency. The proposed converter behaves with discontinuous current control (DCC) of input current. The input current waveform in the proposed converter is got to be a discontinuous sinusoid form in proportion to magnitude of at input voltage under the constant duty cycle switching. Therefore, the input power factor is nearly unity and the control method is simple. In the general DCC converters, the switching devices are turned-on with the zero current switching (ZCS). But turn-off of the switching devices is done at the maximum current. To achieve a soft switching at turn-off, the proposed converter uses a new partial resonant circuit, which results in the very low switching loss and the high efficiency of converter.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.61-67
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• 2020

This study deals with the modulation index (MI) of a voltage source converter (VSC) HVDC system based on a modular multilevel converter (MMC). In the two-level converter, the purpose of the MI is to maximize the achievable AC voltage of the converter from a fixed DC voltage. Unlike that in a two-level converter, the MI in the MMC topology plays a role in making the converter a voltage source using a capacitor. The circulating current in the MMC distorts the AC voltage reference, and the distortion affects the MI. In addition, the AC network conditions, such as AC voltage variation and reactive power, affect the MI. Therefore, the MI should be optimized with consideration of internal and external factors. This study proposes a method to optimize the MI of an MMC HVDC system.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
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• v.66 no.4
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• pp.267-273
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• 2017

In recent years, there is an increasing demand for DC microgrid because the digital load due to DC increases and the efficiency of the distribution system increases due to loss of conversion losses and conversion stages due to reactive power compared to AC distribution. Currently, with the support of the KEPRI, the development of an electronic large-capacity circuit breaker for DC distribution protection, which has been underway since 2016, is proceeding. In this paper, as a part of this project, we modeled the DC microgrid connected with PV using PSCAD. The converter station, AC/DC converter control, PV and MPPT controller are designed. In order to evaluate the performance of the modeled DC microgrid, it is examined whether the voltage is adjusted according to the load variation.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.60 no.9
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• pp.1674-1683
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• 2011

More than 80% of electric loads need DC electricity rather than AC at the moment. If DC power could be supplied directly to the terminal loads, power conversion stages including rectifiers, converters, and power adapters can be reduced or simplified. Therefore, DC microgrids may be able to improve energy efficiency of power distribution systems. In addition, DC microgrids can increase the penetration level of renewable energy resources because many renewable energy resources such as solar photovoltaic(PV) generators, fuel cells, and batteries generate electric power in the form of DC power. The integration of the DC generators to AC electric power systems requires the power conversion circuits that may cause additional energy loss. This paper discusses the capability and feasibility of DC microgrids with regard to energy efficiency analysis through detailed dynamic simulation of DC and AC microgrids. The dynamic simulation models of DC and AC microgrids based on the Microgrid Test System in KEPCO Research Institute are described in detail. Through simulation studies on various conditions, this paper compares the energy efficiency and advantages of DC and AC microgrids.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 1998.10a
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• pp.928-933
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• 1998

This paper presents a novel current control system to eliminate the steady state control error and to improve the transient characteristics for PWM AC-DC converter. A general mathematical model of the converter that is represented as a state-space model is first established. The state-space model is used for the simulation of PWM switching converter with the proposed current control system. The proposed sinusoidal tracking control system that does not require coordinate transformations using principle of the integral controller is described. It is proved that the steady state deviation reduces to zero through a transfer function of source current control system. Finally, it is seen that simulations agree with the experimental results in source current and reference of controlled ac current loop.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2004.11a
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• pp.124-126
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• 2004

This paper describes a boost converter cascaded high frequency link direct do-ac converter suitable for fuel cell power sources. A new multi-loop control for a boost converter to reduce the low frequency input current harmonics drawn from fuel cell is proposed. A new PWM technique for the cycloconverter at the secondary to reject the low order harmonics in the output voltages is presented in detail.