• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제24권4_1호
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• pp.387-395
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• 2021

Distributed resources such as renewable energy sources and ESS are connected to the low voltage direct current(LVDC) distribution network through the power conversion system(PCS). Control power is required for the operation of the PCS. In general, controller power is supplied from AC power or DC power through switch mode power supply(SMPS). However, the conventional SMPS has a low input voltage, so development and research on high input voltage self-power suitable for LVDC is insufficient. In this paper, to develop Self-Power that can be used for LVDC, the characteristics of the conventional topology are analyzed, and a series-input single-output flyback converter using a flux-sharing transformer for high voltage is designed. The high input voltage Self-Power was designed in the DCM(discontinuous current mode) to reduce the switching loss and solve the problem of current dissipation. In addition, since it operates even at low input voltage, it can be applied to many applications as well as LVDC. The validity of the proposed high input voltage self-power is verified through experiments.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.812-819
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• 2014

The proposed technical work attempts to compare the two key technologies of power distribution, i.e. direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) in a fiscal manner. The DC versus AC debate has been around since the earliest days of electric power. Here, at least four types of a low voltage DC (LVDC) distribution are examined as an alternative to the existing medium voltage AC (MVAC) distribution with an economic assessment technique for a project investment. Besides, the sensitivity analysis will be incorporated in the overall economic analysis model to cover uncertainties of the input data. A detailed feasibility study indicates that many of the common benefits claimed for an LVDC distribution will continue to grow more profoundly as it is foreseen to arise with the increased integration of renewable energy sources and the proliferation of energy storage associated with the enhanced utilization of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.121-127
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• 2015

Recently, LVDC(Low Voltage Direct Current) has been came into the newly spotlight with HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current) and as increasing digital load, DC power supply and high quality of demand is also getting extended. In accordance with the report of EPRI(Electric Power Research Institute), they expect digital load will grow to 50% of whole load in 2020. Subsequently, the use of DC equipment will grow dramatically. Therefore, the careful adoption of LVDC standardization policy is urgently required for the safety of people, prevention of confusion and occupancy of the market.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.208-215
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 LVDC 배전용 출력 380V DC-DC 컨버터를 3가지 유형으로 설계하였고, 시뮬레이션을 통해 3가지 유형의 DC-DC 컨버터의 전압과 전류 특성을 비교 분석하였다. 전력용 MOSFET와 2개의 전류억제용 IGBT를 병렬구조로 적용하여 컨버터를 구성한 경우, 출력 전압이 DC 380V로 안정화 된 시간이 9ms로 비교적 짧았으며, 출력 측 전류 변화 폭도 44.8~50.2A로 IGBT를 적용하지 않았을 경우(68~83A) 보다 훨씬 변화 폭도 작고 전류억제 효과도 더 뛰어남을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 제안한 LVDC 배전용 DC-DC 컨버터가 스마트 그리드 구축에 적용 가능성이 있음을 시사한다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1459-1473
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• 2018

This paper focuses on voltage control schemes for multi-terminal low-voltage direct current (LVDC) distribution systems. In a multi-terminal LVDC distribution system, there can be multiple AC/DC converters that connect the LVDC distribution system to the AC grids. This configuration can provide enhanced reliability, grid-supporting functionality, and higher efficiency. The main applications of multi-terminal LVDC distribution systems include flexible power exchange between multiple power grids and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) using DC voltages such as photovoltaics (PVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESSs). In multi-terminal LVDC distribution systems, voltage regulation is one of the most important issues for maintaining the electric power balance between demand and supply and providing high power quality to end customers. This paper focuses on a voltage control method for multi-terminal LVDC distribution system that can efficiently coordinate multiple control units, such as AC/DC converters, PVs and BESSs. In this paper, a control hierarchy is defined for undervoltage (UV) and overvoltage (OV) problems in LVDC distribution systems based on the control priority between the control units. This paper also proposes methods to determine accurate control commands for AC/DC converters and DERs. By using the proposed method, we can effectively maintain the line voltages in multi-terminal LVDC distribution systems in the normal range. The performance of the proposed voltage control method is evaluated by case studies.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.229-236
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• 2019

This study proposes a DC-DC converter topology of solid-state transformer for low-voltage DC distribution. The proposed topology consists of a voltage balancer and bipolar DC-DC converter. The voltage and current equations are obtained on the basis of switching states to design the controller. The open-loop gain of the controller is achieved using the derived voltage and current equations. The controller gain is selected through the frequency analysis of the loop gain. The inductance and capacitance are calculated considering the voltage and current ripples. The prototype is fabricated in accordance with the designed system parameters. The proposed topology and designed controller are verified through simulation and experiment.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2018년도 전력전자학술대회
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• pp.432-433
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• 2018

A new DC-DC converter circuit for LVDC(Low Voltage Direct-Current) distribution is proposed. DC-DC converter consists of two stage which are voltage balancer and converter stage. The balancing circuit adjust balance input voltage of converter circuit and compensate for unbalanced loads and short circuits. The converter circuit control the bipolar output voltage ${\pm}750V$. Simulation is carried out for this DC-DC converter system.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.1501-1510
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• 2014

Low voltage direct current (LVDC) distribution system is a suitable techno-economic candidate which can create an innovative solution for distribution network development with respect to rural electrification. This research focuses on the use of LVDC distribution system to replace some of KEPCO's existing traditional medium voltage alternating current (MVAC) distribution network for rural electrification in South Korea. Considering the technical and economic risks and benefits involved in such project, a comparative techno-economic analysis on the LVDC and the MVAC distribution networks is conducted using economic assessment method such as the net present value (NPV) on a discounted cash flow (DCF) basis as well as the sensitivity analysis technique. Each would play a role in an economic performance indicator and a measure of uncertainty and risk involved in the project. In this work, a simulation model and a computational tool are concurrently developed and employed to aid the techno-economic analysis, evaluation, and estimation of the various systems efficiency and/or performance.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.482-491
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• 2018

The practical design methodology of a three-phase dual active bridge (3ph-DAB) converter applied to low voltage direct current (LVDC) applications is proposed by using a mathematical model based on the steady-state operation. An analysis of the small-signal model (SSM) is important for the design of a proper controller to improve the stability and dynamics of the converter. The proposed lead-lag controller for the 3ph-DAB converter is designed with a simplified SSM analysis including an equivalent series resistor (ESR) for the output capacitor. The proposed controller can compensate the effects of the ESR zero of the output capacitor in the control-to-output voltage transfer function that can cause high-frequency noises. In addition, the performance of the power converter can be improved by using a controller designed by a SSM analysis without additional cost. The accuracy of the simplified SSM including the ESR zero of the output capacitor is verified by simulation software (PSIM). The design methodology of the 3ph-DAB converter and the performance of the proposed controller are verified by experimental results obtained with a 5-kW prototype 3ph-DAB converter.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.25-34
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• 2019

최근, 출력전압의 제어가 가능하고 양방향 운용이 가능한 PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) 정류기가 도입되고 있다. 그러나, PWM 정류기가 적용될 경우, 전력계통측에서 사고발생하면, 회생전력에 의한 사고전류 공급으로 기존의 사고전류 크기 및 방향이 바뀔 가능성이 있다. 또한, 경전철용 급전시스템에서는 장거리 지점에서 사고가 발생하는 경우, 사고전류의 크기가 크게 감소되고, 부하전류와 비슷하거나 더 작은 경우가 발생할 수 있기 때문에 이에 대한 적절한 보호협조 운용 방안이 필요한 실정이다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 상기의 문제점들을 해결하기 위하여, 경전철용 LVDC 배전선로의 보호기기 운용 방안을 제안한다. 구체적으로는 LVDC 배전선로에서의 거리 및 단락저항별 사고특성을 분석하여, 다양한 조건에서 사고를 적절하게 판별하는 직류선택계전기의 보호협조 운용방안을 제안한다. 또한, 배전계통 상용 해석 프로그램인 PSCAD/EMTDC를 이용하여 AC 계통, PWM 정류기, LVDC 배전선로로 구성된 경전철용 급전시스템의 모델링을 제시한다. 한편, 제안한 보호협조 알고리즘과 모델링을 이용하여 LVDC 배전선로의 보호기기 특성을 분석한 결과, 제안한 운용방식에서는 전류 경사각의 급격한 감소를 판정하는 보호요소를 추가한다. 따라서, 사고지점의 단락저항이 높거나 장거리 선로인 경우에도, 보호기기가 사고전류와 부하전류를 적절히 판별할 수 있어, 본 논문에서 제안한 보호협조 운용알고리즘의 유용성을 확인하였다.