Title :
High-performance convertor with soft commutation for solar energy conversion
Author :
Chaffaï, R. ; Al-Haddad, K. ; Dessaint, L.-A. ; El-Asmar, C.
Author_Institution :
GREPCI, Montreal, Que., Canada
Abstract :
The authors present a detailed study of a series-resonant convertor topology functioning in quasi-resonant mode. This is used in a photovoltaic to electrical power conversion application. A general method of dimensioning is given which allows quantification of the various stresses borne by the components of the convertor. A performance analysis, based upon theoretical and experimental results, bears upon the harmonic content of the output signals from the convertor feeding three types of loads
Keywords :
circuit resonance; commutation; photovoltaic power systems; power convertors; power system harmonics; solar energy conversion; harmonic content; high-performance convertor; performance analysis; photovoltaic to electrical power conversion; quasi-resonant mode; series-resonant convertor topology; soft commutation; solar energy conversion; Converters; Diodes; Frequency conversion; Galvanizing; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; RLC circuits; Resonance; Resonant frequency; Solar energy; Thyristors;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1993. Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2416-1
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.1993.332204
