Title
An improved forward converter with PFC and ZVS features for split-phase charger applications.
Abstract
In this paper, an improved forward converter with power-factor-correction (PFC) and zero-voltage-switching (ZVS) features for split-phase charger applications is proposed. For a universal line input, the improved forward converter can implement PFC feature, which can improve power quality and reduce total-harmonic-distortion (THD) of power line. In addition, the active switches of the improved forward converter can be operated under a ZVS condition, in which the switching losses of the active switches can be reduced. Therefore, the improved forward converter can achieve high power quality and high conversion efficiency. Furthermore, the split-phase charger can also improve unbalanced voltage of series-connected batteries to extend utility rate. Finally, the improved forward converter with PFC and ZVS features for split-phase charger applications is built and implemented. Experimental results are presented to verify the performance and the feasibility of the improved forward converter.
Year
DOI
Venue
2016
10.1016/j.compeleceng.2016.01.010
Computers & Electrical Engineering
Keywords
Field
DocType
PFC,ZVS,THD,Split-phase,Series-connected
Split-phase electric power,Energy conversion efficiency,Total harmonic distortion,Computer science,Voltage,Forward converter,Electronic engineering,Power quality
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
51
C
0045-7906
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
1
0.63
1
Authors
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Cheng-Tao Tsai110.63
Tsair-Chun Liang231.81
Ying-Che Kuo3314.07
Yung-Chang Luo431.43