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Advanced Power Electronic Converters for Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy Systems, and Energy Storage Systems

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Electric Vehicles".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (18 September 2024) | Viewed by 6302

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Dr. Ahmed Darwish

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School of Engineering, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4WY, UK
Interests: renewable energy system; power quality; DC/DC converters; electric vehicles; multilevel converters
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Dear Colleagues,

Advanced power electronic converters including modular converters have received an increased amount of attention from academia and industry in the areas of renewable energy, motor drives and energy storage systems. The development of these power converters will determine the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in terms of their propulsion systems as well as battery chargers, along with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as well as wind energy systems.

In renewable energy systems, power converters are required to increase the efficiency in order to reduce the total power losses, improve the controllability and increase the reliability of the full system by providing support to the grid and fault-ride-through capability. In EVs, improving the efficiency of the power converters is crucial for enhancing the performance of the cooling system, providing increased travel range and improving the battery charger and management system.   

This Special Issue is focused on developing new and efficient circuit configurations, modulation schemes and control strategies of advanced power electronic converters which can contribute to the future of renewable energy systems, as well as EVs. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Modular converters for EVs, PV, or wind energy systems.
  • High-power density converters for EVs and/or renewable energy systems
  • Design of high-frequency transformers in DC/DC and DC/AC power electronic converters.
  • Novel control strategies for advanced power converters in the context of EVs and/or renewable energy systems
  • High-power converters for EV chargers.
  • Accurate modelling of electrical systems comprising EVs, renewable energy systems, and the AC grid.
  • Advanced power converters employed in EV/PV/grid integration
  • Bidirectional converters for EV chargers and/or renewable energy generators with energy storage systems.
  • Improving the power quality of EV grid-connected chargers.
  • Control strategies for grid-connected renewable energy generators integrated with energy storage systems.
  • Advanced control strategies for battery management systems during driving, braking, and/or charging.

Dr. Ahmed Darwish
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  •  electric vehicles (EVs)
  •  PV systems
  •  wind energy systems
  •  battery chargers
  •  battery management systems
  •  motor drives
  •  EV fast chargers

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Single- and Three-Phase Dual-Active-Bridge DC–DC Converter Comparison for Battery Electric Vehicle Powertrain Application
by Nasr Guennouni, Nadia Machkour and Ahmed Chebak
Energies 2024, 17(21), 5509; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17215509 - 4 Nov 2024
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Dual-active-bridge (DAB) DC–DC converters are of great interest for DC–DC conversion in battery electric vehicle (BEV) powertrain applications. There are two versions of DAB DC–DC converters: single-phase (1p) and three-phase (3p) architectures. Many studies have compared these architectures, selecting the 3p topology as [...] Read more.
Dual-active-bridge (DAB) DC–DC converters are of great interest for DC–DC conversion in battery electric vehicle (BEV) powertrain applications. There are two versions of DAB DC–DC converters: single-phase (1p) and three-phase (3p) architectures. Many studies have compared these architectures, selecting the 3p topology as the most efficient. However, there is a gap in the literature when comparing both architectures when single-phase-shift (SPS) modulation is not used to drive the converter. The aim of this study was to compare 1p and 3p DAB DC–DC converters driven by optimal modulation techniques appropriate for BEV powertrain applications. Mathematical loss models were derived for both architectures, and their performances were compared. A case study of a 100 kW converter was considered as an example to visualize the overall efficiency of the converter for each layout. The 1p DAB DC–DC converter architecture outperformed the 3p layout in both its Y–Y and D–D transformer configurations. The higher performance efficiency, lower number of components, and reduced design complexity make the 1p DAB DC–DC converter topology a favorable choice for BEV powertrain applications. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Power Electronic Converters for Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy Systems, and Energy Storage Systems)
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Research on the Coordinated Recovery Strategy Based on Centralized Electric Vehicle Charging Station
by Menghao Wen, Huabo Shi, Baohong Li, Qin Jiang, Tianqi Liu and Chaofan Ding
Energies 2023, 16(14), 5401; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16145401 - 15 Jul 2023
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Electric vehicles have become a crucial component of modern power systems, possessing substantial energy reserves that can be important power supplies in blackouts where the power grid has weak reserves or limited connections to other grids. In order to clarify the technical conditions [...] Read more.
Electric vehicles have become a crucial component of modern power systems, possessing substantial energy reserves that can be important power supplies in blackouts where the power grid has weak reserves or limited connections to other grids. In order to clarify the technical conditions and control methods of the centralized electric vehicle charging station as the black-start power source of the power grid, assuming that the centralized electric vehicle charging station can be considered a single, large-scale energy storage system, this paper proposes a three-stage coordinated recovery strategy based on the centralized electric vehicle charging station. The strategy involves three distinct stages, beginning with the establishment of AC frequency and voltage by the electric vehicle charging station to initiate the auxiliary load of the power plant. In the middle stage, considering the traditional generator has been connected, the charging station’s control mode is set to provide constant active and reactive power output, providing extra voltage and frequency support to the grid-connected generating units and crucial loads. Finally, in the later stage, control strategies are tailored to the charging power stations’ capacities, with one group of additional oscillation damping controllers, while the other group adopts additional frequency control to decrease power disturbances, ensuring a smooth recovery of the power grid. A PSCAD/EMTDC-based model was constructed to verify the proposed coordinated grid recovery strategies. The results demonstrated that the centralized station successfully established the voltage and frequency of the AC system, and the designed additional controller also made the recovery process much more stable. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Power Electronic Converters for Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy Systems, and Energy Storage Systems)
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A Review of Hydrogen Production Methods and Power Electronics Converter Topologies for Green Hydrogen Applications
by Goncalo Rego, Joao Rocha, Jose A. Faria, Joao L. Afonso and Vitor Monteiro
Energies 2024, 17(22), 5579; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17225579 - 8 Nov 2024
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Hydrogen has been receiving a lot of attention in the last few years since it is seen as a viable, yet not thoroughly dissected alternative for addressing climate change issues, namely in terms of energy storage, and therefore, great investments have been made [...] Read more.
Hydrogen has been receiving a lot of attention in the last few years since it is seen as a viable, yet not thoroughly dissected alternative for addressing climate change issues, namely in terms of energy storage, and therefore, great investments have been made towards research and development in this area. In this context, a study about the main options for hydrogen production, along with the analysis of a variety of the main power electronics converter topologies for such applications, is presented as the purpose of this paper. Much of the analyzed available literature only discusses a few types of hydrogen production methods, so it becomes crucial to include an analysis of all known types of methods for producing hydrogen, according to their production type, along with the color code associated with each type, and highlighting the respective contextualization, as well as advantages and disadvantages. Regarding the topologies of power electronics converters most suitable for hydrogen production, and more specifically, for green hydrogen production, a list of them was analyzed through the available literature, and a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages is presented. These topologies present the advantage of having a low ripple current output, which is a requirement for the production of hydrogen. Full article
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A Review on Modular Converter Topologies Based on WBG Semiconductor Devices in Wind Energy Conversion Systems
by Abdulkarim Athwer and Ahmed Darwish
Energies 2023, 16(14), 5324; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16145324 - 12 Jul 2023
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This paper presents a comprehensive review on the employment of wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor power devices in wind energy conversion systems (WECSs). Silicon-carbide- (SiC) and gallium-nitride (GaN)-based power devices are highlighted and studied in this review, focusing on their application in the wind [...] Read more.
This paper presents a comprehensive review on the employment of wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor power devices in wind energy conversion systems (WECSs). Silicon-carbide- (SiC) and gallium-nitride (GaN)-based power devices are highlighted and studied in this review, focusing on their application in the wind energy system. This is due to their premium characteristics such as the operation at high switching frequency, which can reduce the switching losses, and the capability to operate at high temperatures compared with silicon (Si)-based devices. These advantages promote the replacement of the conventional Si-based devices with the WBG semiconductor devices in the new modular converter topologies due to the persistent demand for a more-efficient power converter topology with lower losses and smaller sizes. The main objective of this paper was to provide a comprehensive overview of the WBG power devices commercially available on the market and employed in the modular converter topologies for renewable energy systems. The paper also provides a comparison between the WBG power technologies and the traditional ones based on the Si devices. The paper starts from the conventional modular power converter topology circuits, and then, it discusses the opportunities for integrating the SiC and WBG devices in the modular power converters to improve and enhance the system’s performance. Full article
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