• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.133-141
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• 2016

This paper focuses on the development of a Five-Level Flying-Capacitor Dual Buck Inverter (FLFCDBI) based on the main circuit of dual buck inverters. This topology has been described as not having any shoot-through problems, no body-diode reverse recovery problems and the half-cycle work mode found in the traditional Multi-Level Flying-Capacitor Inverter (MLFCI). It has been shown that the flying-capacitor voltages of this inverter can be regulated by the redundant state selection within one pole. The voltage balance of the flying-capacitors can be achieved by charging or discharging in the positive (negative) half cycles by choosing the proper logical algorithms. This system has a simple structure but demonstrates improved performance and reliability. The validity of this inverter is conformed through computer-aided simulation and experimental investigations.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.181-186
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• 2010

This paper presents a new method for the estimation of State of Charge (SOC) for NiMH batteries. Among the conventional methods to estimate SOC, Coulomb Counting is widely used, but this method is not precise due to error integration. Another method that has been proposed to estimate SOC is by using a measurement of the Open Circuit Voltage (OCV). This method is found to be a precise one for SOC estimation. In NiMH batteries, the hysteresis characteristic of OCV is very strong compared to other type of batteries. Another characteristic of NiMH battery to be considered is that the OCV of a NiMH battery under discharging mode is lower than it is under charging mode. In this paper, the OCV is modeled by a simple method based on a hyperbolic function which well known as Takacs’s model. The OCV model is then used for SOC estimation. Although the model is simple, the error is within 10%.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.458-467
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• 2014

In this paper, a single-phase current-source bidirectional converter topology for V2G applications is proposed. The proposed converter consists of a single-phase current-source rectifier (SCSR) and an auxiliary switching network (ASN). It offers bidirectional power flow between the battery and the grid in the buck or boost mode and expands the output voltage range, so that it can be compatible with different voltage levels. The topology structure and operating principles of the proposed converter are analyzed in detail. An indirect control algorithm is used to realize the charging and discharging of the battery. Finally, the semiconductor losses and system efficiency are analyzed. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate the validity and effectiveness of the proposed topology.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.366-368
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• 2007

하이브리드 차량은 기존의 화석연료를 사용하는 엔진과 배터리, 초고용량 커패시터로부터 전원을 공급받는 전동기를 직 병렬 구조로 연결하여 연비를 개선하기 위해 개발되었다. 이를 위하여 가속 시 배터리와 초고용량 커패시터의 방전으로부터 전원을 공급받고, 감속 시 회생제동을 통해 다시 충전을 반복한다. 최근 배터리와 초고용량 커패시터의 용량 및 출력의 장단점을 상호 보완하고자 이중 보조 동력원에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 배터리와 초고용량 커패시터의 내부 저항을 고려하여 병렬 사용하는 이중 보조 동력원 시스템에 대하여 각각의 충전용량(SOC)에 따른 운전전략을 개발하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.159-162
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• 2007

Comparative study on a low cost sustaining driver with single and dual path energy recovery circuits for plasma display panels (PDPs) is shown in this paper. The cost of PDPs has been still high and about half of the cost has been occupied by driving circuit. A simple sustaining driver is proposed to reduce the cost and size of driving circuit. The proposed driver has small number of devices and reactive components and there are two methods for charging and discharging PDPs such as single and dual path energy recovery circuits. A comparative research on two-types of energy recovery path is practiced to evaluate performance. As a result, the dual energy recovery path circuit has low power consumption, low surge current and high performance. To verify those results, experiment will be shown with 42-inch HD panel.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.535-542
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• 2017

This paper proposes a simple 3-level interleaved charger-discharger for the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with various combinations of battery cells. The proposed converter not only improves charging and discharging efficiency, but also reduces the physical volume and the cost. Furthermore, the converter also offers the capability of the neutral point voltage, so that more stable operation can be obtained. In addition, the proposed converter significantly reduces the ripple current of the battery inductor, thereby providing an expected life extension of the battery. Experimental results for a 300kVA UPS prototype verify the validity of the proposed converter. The proposed charger-discharger is suitable for UPSs and energy storage systems (ESSs) with wide input battery voltage ranges.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2017.07a
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• pp.349-350
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• 2017

본 논문에서는 배터리 충 방전용 양방향 DC-DC 컨버터의 필터 인덕턴스와 제어특성의 영향을 분석한다. 필터 인덕턴스의 값을 변경하여 기존의 제어기법과 개선된 제어기법에 따른 특성 변화를 3 kW급 양방향 2상 인터리빙 DC-DC 컨버터 회로에 적용하여 분석하였으며 시뮬레이션을 통해서 타당성을 검증하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.397-398
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• 2015

본 논문은 $LiFePO_4$ 셀의 SOC(State of Charge) 추정에서 가장 중요한 역할을 하는 모델 파라미터인 OCV(Open Circuit Voltage)의 설계에 관한 것이다. $LiFePO_4$ 셀은 히스테리시스 특성 때문에 Charging/Discharging OCV값을 이은 curve인 Major loop만으로는 신뢰도 높은 SOC 추정이 어렵다. 따라서, 기존의 Major loop에 추가적으로 SOC 10% 구간별로 Minor loop을 설계해 줌으로써 배터리 모델링의 정확도를 높이고, 이를 최종적으로 EKF(Extended Kalman Filter)알고리즘을 이용하여 SOC 추정으로 해봄으로써 정확도 향상을 비교해 보고 분석해 보고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2012.07a
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• pp.17-18
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 V2G 기능이 있는 전기자동차 배터리 충방전용 양방향 DC-DC 컨버터에 대해 다룬다. 상용 전원 220 V는 PWM 인버터에 의해 직류 400 V로 변환되며 전기자동차용 배터리 전압은 176 V~252 V 이다. 배터리 충방전용 DC-DC 컨버터의 효율을 높이기 위하여 1-모듈 1-폴로 구성된 경우와 1-모듈 3-폴로 구성된 경우를 비교 분석하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2012.07a
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• pp.431-432
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• 2012

The proposed dc-dc convertor for a battery energy storage system(BESS) can reduce the power rating and bidirectional power flow. This system consist soft-switching bidirectional dc-dc converter so it can reduce the energy loss when charging and discharging mode. Thus it can achieve high efficiency. Also, overall system utilizes the voltage compensation circuit. It is composed of small size and low cost due to reducing the power rating. In this paper, we proposed system about verified by simulation.