Analysis of a PWM Resonant Buck Chopper for Use as a Ship Service Converter Module
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Authors
Ciezki, John G.
Ashton, Robert W.
Subjects
buck chopper, PWM converter, resonant converter
Advisors
Date of Issue
1999-01
Date
1999-01
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
The Navy's interest in implementing a DC Zonal Electric Distribution System (DC ZEDS) in the next generation of surface combatant has motivated considerable research work into dc-dc converters. The switching frequency of a hard-switched dc-dc converter is limited by the maximum admissible switching losses allowed by the switch, heat sink, and cooling process. Also, hard- switched converters contribute significant Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) concerns for the system. This study provides a background analysis into resonant converters which utilize zero-voltage-switching and zero-current-switching techniques to mitigate the aforementioned concerns and facilitate high-bandwidth control loops. In particular, one candidate circuit is identified which can be readily realized using existing hardware and a straightforward control. The report documents the modes of operation of the circuit, sets forth the governing differential equation and mode-transition conditions, examines an ACSL simulation representation of the circuit, formulates design criteria for component selection, identifies key fabrication nuances, and documents a PSpice simulation of the circuit. Both simulation models are used to explain the operating modes of the circuit, provide insight into parameter selection, and ultimately to design the proper control of the circuit.
Type
Technical Report
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-EC-99-003
Sponsors
Prepared for: Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Annapolis Det.
Funder
N00167-98-WR-80279
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.