Design and prototyping of high voltage switch for arbitrary waveform generator

Power Electronics in association with the high voltage technology has the potential to bring out new generation of electrification with well-integrated renewable resources. Various high voltage applications of power electronics include Solid State Transformers (SST), Photovoltaic Inverters (PV), and Shore-to-ship connections. A demand for faster...

Modelling and Analysis of the Single-Phase Operation of the Belgian PFC Rectifier

Boost-type power factor correction (PFC) rectifiers can be used in, for example, battery charging systems for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Conventionally available three-phase PFC rectifiers are limited to output 1/3 of the rated power when connected to a single-phase mains. This work presents the research into the single-phase operation of the...

Belgian Rectifier: Analysis and Optimization of a Novel Three-Phase Boost-Type PFC Rectifier

This project investigates the newly proposed Belgian Rectifier, a novel three-phase boost power factor correction rectifier which is advantageous for AC-to-DC conversion in applications, such as, off-board and on-board chargers for electric vehicles. The Belgian rectifier can achieve very high levels of efficiency<br/>and power density, while...