Bi-directional isolated multi-port power converter for aircraft HVDC network power transfer

Baburaj Karanayil, Marcos Garcia Arregui, Vassilios G. Agelidis, Mihai Ciobotaru

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Abstract

High-voltage direct-current (HVDC) based power distribution networks are an attractive alternative to classical AC distribution networks in more electric aircrafts (MEAs). This paper presents a bi-directional high-frequency transformer isolated multi-port power converter that controls the power flow between three HVDC aircraft networks. Power converter analysis and control laws are provided. Theoretical analyses are verified by extensive simulations. Finally, the converter fault tolerance is tested. Simulation results prove that the transformer isolation reduces the effect of a faulted network to the other networks thus enhancing the fault tolerance of the entire power distribution network.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings IECON 2012 - 38th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages3394-3399
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781467324205, 9781467324212
ISBN (Print)9781467324199
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event38th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2012 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: 25 Oct 201828 Oct 2018

Conference

Conference38th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2012
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period25/10/1828/10/18

Keywords

  • DC network power exchange
  • fault tolerance
  • Multi-port converter

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