High-resolution phase shift and digital implementation of a fuel cell powered UPS system

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Multiport converters for hybrid power sources

“…Several prototypes have been developed to verify the three-port converter topologies and the results have been reported in our earlier publications [3], [9], [10], [21], [28].…”

High-Power Three-Port Three-Phase Bidirectional DC-DC Converter

“…Thus far, the single-phase version has been investigated using laboratory experimental setups at a rated power of 1 kW [7] and 3.5 kW [10]. It is intended to build a three-phase version prototype at 10 kW to further explore the idea.…”

“…The three-port triple-active-bridge (TAB) topology has been proposed for a fuel cell system for home applications rated at a maximum power of 1 kW [7], [9] and 3.5 kW [10]. To extend the topology towards high-power applications, the standard way is to replace the single-phase bridge with a threephase bridge, which enables higher current handling ability.…”

High-Power Three-Port Three-Phase Bidirectional DC-DC Converter

“…10. Also incorporated in the control scheme is a state-ofcharge (SOC) manager for the storage [10]. The three-port converter can be modeled, using an averaging method, as three controlled dc current sources whose amplitudes are determined by the two phase shifts [9].…”