• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.1108-1113
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• 2017

In this paper, a bidirectional topology for quasi-Cuk dc/dc converter with capability of zero-voltage and zero-current-switching (ZVZCS) is proposed. The bidirectional quasi-Cuk (BQ-Cuk) converter has different voltage and current transfer ratio, reduced voltage stress on capacitor and capability of changing the output polarity in comparison with conventional bidirectional Cuk converter. In this paper, steady-state analysis of the quasi-Cuk converter with capability of ZVZCS in turn-on is presented. Then, critical inductances for transient from this operation to two new operations are calculated. Next, besides values designing of used elements, maximum and minimum value of their current and voltage are calculated. Finally, experimental results to verify the accuracy of the proposed converter in different operating modes are presented.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.1278-1288
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• 2019

A DC-DC Non-Isolated Three-Port Cuk-Cuk (NI-TPCC) converter for interfacing renewable energy sources (RESs) such as Fuel Cell (FC) and Photovoltaic (PV) energy with a DC load is presented in this paper. It features single-stage power conversion from both of the input ports to the load port. The proposed NI-TPCC converter is designed based on the classical Cuk converter. The operational modes and power flow are analyzed in the continuous conduction mode (CCM), and the relationships among the port voltages are derived. Continuous currents in all three ports with less ripple enhance the performance of a fuel cell and its operating life. Furthermore, the output inductor is shared with both of the input ports, which reduces the number of active and passive components. The effectiveness of the designed NI-TPCC converter has been validated through simulation and experimental results.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2004.05b
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• pp.513-516
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• 2004

In this paper, a PWM Cuk AC-AC converter for power quality improvement of custom power is presented. The PWM Cuk AC-AC converter that is used in VVCF applications such as AC line conditioner, phase shifter is modelled by using complex circuit DQ transformation whereby the static characteristics equations such as voltage gain and power factor is analytically obtained. Finally, the PSIM simulation show the validity of the modelling and analysis.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2004.05b
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• pp.517-520
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• 2004

In this paper, a PWM Cuk AC-AC converter is modelled by using complex circuit DQ transformation whereby the equivalent model is obtained which has the complete information of the Cuk converter. Using the model, the dynamicc characteristics equations such as state equations is analytically obtained. Finally, the PSIM simulation show the validity of the modelling and analysis.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2004.07b
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• pp.579-582
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• 2004

This paper presents controller design of a static var compensator using PWM Cuk AC-AC converter. The PWM Cuk AC-AC converter is modelled by using complex circuit DQ transformation and perturbed around the operating point whereby the small signal system characteristics is analytically obtained. Finally, the PSIM simulations show the validity of the modelling and analysis.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2004.07b
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• pp.597-600
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• 2004

In this paper, a static var compensator using PWM Cuk AC-AC converter is presented. The PWM Cuk AC-AC converter is modelled by using complex circuit DQ transformation whereby the basic condition to be used as a var compensator is derived and the static characteristic equations such as input current and reactive power is analytically obtained. Finally, the PSIM simulations show the validity of the modelling and analysis.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.141-144
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• 2003

In this paper, a PWM Cuk AC-AC converter for WCF applications such as AC line conditioner, phase shifter is presented. The PWM Cuk AC-AC converter is modelled by using complex circuit DQ transformation whereby the characteristics equations such as voltage gain and the interested voltage and current is analytically obtained. Finally, the PSIM simulation show the validity of the modelling and analysis.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.11 no.5
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• pp.431-439
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• 2006

This paper proposes a new commutation circuit for a PWM Cuk AC-AC converter. The proposed commutation circuit utilizes a modified Undeland snubber as a commutation aid. The snubber circuit has some good features such as reduction of voltage/current stress of the main switches and improved efficiency. The experiment results show the adaptability and feasibility of the proposed commutation circuit.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.894-906
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• 2019

In this paper, a DC-DC converter is proposed based on the Cuk converter. The proposed converter has high efficiency and it can be used in multilevel DC-DC converters. A reduction of the inductors size in comparison to Cuk converter and a reduction in the inductors resistance negative effects on efficiency are the important points of the proposed converter. Its voltage ripple is reduced when compared to other converters. Its output voltage has a high quality and does not contain spikes. A theoretical analysis demonstrates the positive points of the proposed converter. The design and analysis of the converter are done in continues conduction mode (CCM). Experiments confirm the obtained theoretical equations. The proposed converter voltage gain is similar to that of a conventional Boost converter. As a result, they are compared. The comparison illustrates the advantages of the proposed converter and its higher quality. Furthermore, a prototype of the proposed converter and its combination with a 2x multiplier are built in the lab. Experimental results validate the analysis. In addition, they are in good agreements with each other.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2002.05a
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• pp.103-105
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• 2002

Instantaneous following PWM control technique is pulsed nonlinear dynamic control method. This new control technique using analog integrator is proposed to control the duty ratio D of Cuk converter. In this control method, the duty ratio of a switch is exactly equal to or proportional to the control reference in the steady state or in a transient. Proposed control method compensates power source perturbation in one switching cycle, and the average value of the dynamic reference in one switching cycle. There is no steady state error nor dynamic error between the control reference and the average value of the switched variable. Experiments with Cuk converter have demonstrated the robustness of the control method and verified theoretical prediction. The control method is very general and applicable to all type PWM.