A novel concept to reduce the DC-link capacitor in PFC front-end power conversion systems

Huai Wang*, Henry Chung

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Abstract

A series voltage compensator is proposed for power factor corrector (PFC) in power conversion systems. The introduced concept can reduce the dc-link capacitors used for balancing input and output power, limiting voltage ripple and maintaining certain period of hold-up time if required. Therefore, it allows replacing aluminum electrolytic capacitors by alternative ones with long lifetime while achieving high power density and cost effectiveness. The voltage compensator processes the ripple voltage of the dc-link and supplies reactive power only. It can be implemented by low voltage switching devices and passive components. Simulated and experimental results of a boost PFC converter verify the theoretical predications.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2012 - 27th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Number of pages6
Publication date30 Apr 2012
Pages1192-1197
Article number6165970
ISBN (Print)9781457712159
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event27th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2012 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 5 Feb 20129 Feb 2012

Conference

Conference27th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period05/02/201209/02/2012
SponsorPower Sources Manufacturers Association, IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Industry Applications Society
SeriesAnnual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC)

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