99.3% Efficient three-phase buck-type all-SiC SWISS Rectifier for DC distribution systems

L. Schrittwieser, M. Leibl, M. Haider, F. Thony, J. W. Kolar, T. B. Soeiro

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Abstract

DC power distribution systems for data centers, industrial applications and residential areas are expected to provide higher efficiency, reliability and lower cost compared to ac systems. Accordingly they have been an important research topic in recent years. In these applications an efficient power factor correction rectifier, supplying a dc distribution bus from the conventional three-phase ac mains is typically required. This paper analyzes the three-phase buck-type unity power factor SWISS Rectifier showing that its input current THD can be improved significantly by interleaving. The dc output filter is implemented using a current compensated Integrated Common Mode Coupled Inductor which ensures equal current sharing between interleaved half bridges and provides common mode inductance. Based on the analysis an high efficient 8 kW, 4 kW dm-3 (64 Win-3) lab-scale prototype converter is designed using SiC MOSFETS. Measurements taken on a hardware prototype confirm a full power efficiency of 99.16 % and a peak efficiency of 99.26 %.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017
PublisherIEEE
Pages2173-2178
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509053667
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 May 2017
Event32nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017 - Tampa, United States
Duration: 26 Mar 201730 Mar 2017

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC

Conference

Conference32nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTampa
Period26/03/1730/03/17

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