EEPower

Latest Converters Technical Articles

Categories

Next Generation Power Module Simulation Environment

Next Generation Power Module Simulation Environment

Design challenges for power modules can be solved by simulation. However, when there are multiple modules, topologies and components involved, is…


High Power Phase Controlled Thyristor (PCT) and Rectifier Diode Platform

High Power Phase Controlled Thyristor (PCT) and Rectifier Diode Platform

Power efficiency is a key enabler of a greener future. This is particularly true for the industrial sector, where the demand for electrical energy…


DC/DC Converters Optimized for Energy Storage Elements in Smart Grid Solutions

DC/DC Converters Optimized for Energy Storage Elements in Smart Grid Solutions

DC/DC converters are a core element in renewable energy production and storage unit management. Putting numerous demands in terms of reliability…


Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted…


Bidirectional Wireless EV Charging and Smart Grid Integration

Bidirectional Wireless EV Charging and Smart Grid Integration

This article highlights Finepower


Substation Protection Against Transient Overvoltages and Lightning Strikes

Substation Protection Against Transient Overvoltages and Lightning Strikes

Learn how surge arresters protect power substations against lightning and switching overvoltages.


Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

This article explains different substation shielding techniques used to reduce the chance of and damage from direct lightning strikes.


Substation Grounding Basics: Maximum Tolerable Step and Touch Voltages

Substation Grounding Basics: Maximum Tolerable Step and Touch Voltages

Learn about the maximum step and touch voltages that people and animals in substation surroundings can tolerate.


Substation Grounding Basics: Step, Touch, and Transferred Voltages

Substation Grounding Basics: Step, Touch, and Transferred Voltages

Learn about Earth potential gradients and shock situations in substations.


The Basics of Substation Grounding: Parts of the Grounding System

The Basics of Substation Grounding: Parts of the Grounding System

Learn about the main parts of a substation grounding system


OBC Design Challenges with LLC Derived DC-DC Topologies

OBC Design Challenges with LLC Derived DC-DC Topologies

This article describes OBC design challenges with LLC and LLC derived converters.


Modular EMI Filter Selection for AC-DC Converters

Modular EMI Filter Selection for AC-DC Converters

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.


LLC Resonant Converter Topologies for the DC-DC Stage of OBC

LLC Resonant Converter Topologies for the DC-DC Stage of OBC

This article presents popular LLC and LLC derived bidirectional converter topologies described in the literature.


DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

In the following, an example of a study that has been held in the SuperGrid Institute real-time platform is presented. It deals with Power Hardware…


Getting the Best Performance  from AC to DC Power Supplies in Abusive Environments

Getting the Best Performance from AC to DC Power Supplies in Abusive Environments

This article describes some common pitfalls of AC to DC Power Supplies and provides insight how to get maximum performance for specific applications.


How DC-DC Converters are Making Inroads Into Vehicles and Transport Systems

How DC-DC Converters are Making Inroads Into Vehicles and Transport Systems

This article highlights Bel Power Solutions DC/DC technology with 50/700 DNC40-12/24-8G (liquid-cooled) and 350/700 DNC40-12/24-CG…


Optimize your Power Converters with Faster Lighter Cheaper and More Efficient Designs

Optimize your Power Converters with Faster Lighter Cheaper and More Efficient Designs

This article highlights Power Design Technologies PowerForge computer-aided engineering solution dedicated to the design of power converters.


Preventing Start-Up Issues Due to Output Inrush in Switching Converters

Preventing Start-Up Issues Due to Output Inrush in Switching Converters

This article has shown that careful design of the output filter capacitor is important in designing switching converters.


150-1500VDC Input Voltage DC-DC Converter PV Series Designed for 1500V PV Power System

150-1500VDC Input Voltage DC-DC Converter PV Series Designed for 1500V PV Power System

This article shows the advantages and challenges of 1500V PV power system and introduce MORNSUN's PVxx-29Bxx series power supply.


Digital Control in High Power AC-DC Converters with PFC

Digital Control in High Power AC-DC Converters with PFC

This article discusses on microcontroller based digital control architecture of high power AC-DC converters featuring power factor correction (PFC).