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Main Authors: Tashakor, N., Kacetl, J., Fang, J., Li, Z., Goetz, S.
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Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.01435
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author Tashakor, N.
Kacetl, J.
Fang, J.
Li, Z.
Goetz, S.
author_facet Tashakor, N.
Kacetl, J.
Fang, J.
Li, Z.
Goetz, S.
contents Modular multilevel converters (MMC) and cascaded H-bridge (CHB) converters are an established concept in ultra-high voltage systems. In combination with batteries, these circuits allow dynamically changing the series or parallel configuration of subportions of the battery as so-called modular battery integrated converters or reconfigurable batteries, and are being discussed for grid-storage and electromobility applications. A large body of research focuses on such circuits for supplying a single load, such as a motor for electric drives. Modularity, failure tolerance, less dependence on the weakest element of a battery pack, higher controllability, and better efficiency are the main incentives behind this pursuit. However, most studies neglect the auxiliary loads which require isolation from the high-voltage battery. This paper proposes a simple topology and controller that can fork off a second (galvanically isolated) output of a reconfigurable dc battery. The proposed system provides a nonisolated semicontrolled port for the dc link to maintain the operating point of the main inverter(s) close to optimal, while fully controlling an isolated output for the auxiliaries per the safety regulations. The proposed system does not require additional active switches for the auxiliary port and can operate with a wide range of voltages. Simulation and experiments verify the developed analysis.
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spellingShingle Dual-Port Dynamically Reconfigurable Battery with Semi-Controlled and Fully-Controlled Outputs
Tashakor, N.
Kacetl, J.
Fang, J.
Li, Z.
Goetz, S.
Systems and Control
Modular multilevel converters (MMC) and cascaded H-bridge (CHB) converters are an established concept in ultra-high voltage systems. In combination with batteries, these circuits allow dynamically changing the series or parallel configuration of subportions of the battery as so-called modular battery integrated converters or reconfigurable batteries, and are being discussed for grid-storage and electromobility applications. A large body of research focuses on such circuits for supplying a single load, such as a motor for electric drives. Modularity, failure tolerance, less dependence on the weakest element of a battery pack, higher controllability, and better efficiency are the main incentives behind this pursuit. However, most studies neglect the auxiliary loads which require isolation from the high-voltage battery. This paper proposes a simple topology and controller that can fork off a second (galvanically isolated) output of a reconfigurable dc battery. The proposed system provides a nonisolated semicontrolled port for the dc link to maintain the operating point of the main inverter(s) close to optimal, while fully controlling an isolated output for the auxiliaries per the safety regulations. The proposed system does not require additional active switches for the auxiliary port and can operate with a wide range of voltages. Simulation and experiments verify the developed analysis.
title Dual-Port Dynamically Reconfigurable Battery with Semi-Controlled and Fully-Controlled Outputs
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.01435