Development of Physics-based Models and Design Optimization of Power Electronic Conversion Systems

Authors

Arash Nejadpak, Florida International UniversityFollow

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Major/Program

Electrical Engineering

First Advisor's Name

Osama A. Mohammed

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

H. Scott Coombe

Third Advisor's Name

W. Kinzy Jones

Fourth Advisor's Name

Hai Deng

Fifth Advisor's Name

Sakhrat Khizroev

Keywords

Power electronics, Physics-based modeling, Electromagnetic Interference, EMC, Semiconductor devices, Optimization, Mitigation techniques, Filtering, numerical methods, Finite element

Date of Defense

3-21-2013

Abstract

The main objective for physics based modeling of the power converter components is to design the whole converter with respect to physical and operational constraints. Therefore, all the elements and components of the energy conversion system are modeled numerically and combined together to achieve the whole system behavioral model.

Previously proposed high frequency (HF) models of power converters are based on circuit models that are only related to the parasitic inner parameters of the power devices and the connections between the components. This dissertation aims to obtain appropriate physics-based models for power conversion systems, which not only can represent the steady state behavior of the components, but also can predict their high frequency characteristics. The developed physics-based model would represent the physical device with a high level of accuracy in predicting its operating condition.

The proposed physics-based model enables us to accurately develop components such as; effective EMI filters, switching algorithms and circuit topologies [7]. One of the applications of the developed modeling technique is design of new sets of topologies for high-frequency, high efficiency converters for variable speed drives.

The main advantage of the modeling method, presented in this dissertation, is the practical design of an inverter for high power applications with the ability to overcome the blocking voltage limitations of available power semiconductor devices. Another advantage is selection of the best matching topology with inherent reduction of switching losses which can be utilized to improve the overall efficiency.

The physics-based modeling approach, in this dissertation, makes it possible to design any power electronic conversion system to meet electromagnetic standards and design constraints. This includes physical characteristics such as; decreasing the size and weight of the package, optimized interactions with the neighboring components and higher power density. In addition, the electromagnetic behaviors and signatures can be evaluated including the study of conducted and radiated EMI interactions in addition to the design of attenuation measures and enclosures.

Identifier

FI13042202

Recommended Citation

Nejadpak, Arash, "Development of Physics-based Models and Design Optimization of Power Electronic Conversion Systems" (2013). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 824.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/824