Browsing by Author "Bordonau Farrerons, José"
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2 transistors + 2 diodes-based PEBB designed for general applications in power electronics
(2009)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThis paper presents a new Power Electronic Building Block (PEBB) designed to facilitate the implementation of different power converter topologies. The proposed PEBB consists of two diodes and two transistors and it can ... -
A novel bidirectional multilevel boost-buck dc-dc converter
(2009-09)
Conference lecture
Open AccessA novel noninverting boost-buck dc-dc converter topology is presented, applicable when both sides of the converter need to have the same grounding. It is based on the back-to-back connection of two n-level diode-clamped ... -
A regenerative active clamp circuit for DC/AC converters with high-frequency isolation in photovoltaic systems
(2004-11-15)
Conference lecture
Open AccessDC/AC converters with high-frequency isolation and bidirectional power flow are extensively used in photovoltaic power systems and small isolated power converters at low and medium power ranges. The main disadvantages ... -
A survey on capacitor voltage control in neutral-point-clamped multilevel converters
(2022-02-10)
Article
Open AccessNeutral-point-clamped multilevel converters are currently a suitable solution for a wide range of applications. It is well known that the capacitor voltage balance is a major issue for this topology. In this paper, a brief ... -
Active learning in sustainable energy master degrees: A multiple challenge approach
(2017)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe analysis presented here st arts from the experience in challenge-based education devel oped in the master degrees MSc RENE and MSc SELECT. These MSc programs are offered by InnoEnergy partner universities, funded by ... -
An intelligent electronic fuse for selective isolation of faulty switching cells in power electronic converter legs to guarantee continuous operation
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2022-06-15)
Article
Open AccessThis article proposes a novel device designated as an intelligent electronic fuse (iFuse) intended to be connected in series with any current-bidirectional voltage-unidirectional active switch present in a power converter. ... -
Analysis of the fault-tolerance capacity of the multilevel active-clamped converter
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2013)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThanks to the inherent redundancy to generate the different output voltage levels, the multilevel active-clamped (MAC) topology presents an important fault-tolerance ability which makes it interesting for several ... -
Aportació al control amb microprocessador de convertidors CC/CC
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 1990-02-01)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessEl objetivo deseado es la experimentación del control con microprocesador de un convertidor CC/CC, para optimizar su rendimiento. La filosofía utilizada se basa en el uso de dos políticas de control distintas para controlar ... -
Avantatges de la utilització dels llenguatges orientats a objectes en el disseny d'eines de CAD per a electrònica de potència
(Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyers de Telecomunicació de Barcelona, 1994)
Article
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Comportament dinàmic de convertidors CC/CC controlats per microprocessador aplicats a l'aprofitament d'energia solar
(Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyers de Telecomunicació de Barcelona, 1993)
Article
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Control methods for low voltage ride-through compliance in grid-connected NPC converter based wind power systems using predictive control
(2009-09)
Conference lecture
Open AccessIn presence of grid voltage dips, Low Voltage Ride-Through (LVRT) requirements demand the wind power plant to remain connected to the grid, helping the network to keep voltage and frequency stable. Neutral-Point-Clamped (NPC) ... -
Control scheme for low voltage ride-through compliance in back-to-back NPC converter based wind power systems
(IEEE Press. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2010)
Conference report
Open AccessThe increasing influence of wind power in the power system operation has caused the power system operators to include wind power plants in the control of the overall power system, both in steady-state and transient ... -
Control strategies based on symmetrical components for grid-connected converters under voltage dips
(2009-06)
Article
Open AccessLow-voltage ride-through (LVRT) requirements demand wind-power plants to remain connected to the network in presence of grid-voltage dips. Most dips present positive-, negative-, and zero-sequence components. Hence, ... -
Decoupled DC-Link capacitor voltage control of DC-AC multilevel multileg converters
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2015-10-27)
Article
Open AccessThis paper studies the coupling between the capacitor voltage control loops of diode-clamped (or functionally equivalent) multilevel multileg (multiphase) dc-ac converters. From a complete model of the plant revealing the ... -
Design issues of the multilevel active-clamped converter
(IEEE Press. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2011)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper studies several design issues of the multilevel active-clamped (MAC) topology. Several guidelines are proposed to guarantee a proper MAC converter design and improve its performance. The inclusion of a resistor ... -
Efficiency comparison between SiC- and Si-based active neutral-point clamped converters
(2015)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper presents an efficiency comparison between silicon-carbide technology and silicon technology. In order to achieve this, the efficiency of an active neutral-point clamped converter built up with silicon carbide ... -
Eines CAD per a circuits d'electrònica de potència : un sistema relacional de bases de dades
(Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyers de Telecomunicació de Barcelona, 1995)
Article
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Electric vehicle powertrains with modular battery banks tied to multilevel NPC inverters
(2023-01-01)
Article
Open AccessNowadays, the internal combustion engine in vehicles is being replaced by electric motors, giving way to the electric vehicle, which results in reduced environmental impact, higher efficiency and lower emission of greenhouse ... -
ELECTRÒNICA I EDIFICACIÓ (Examen 1r. quadrim.)
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2002-11-12)
Exam
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ELECTRÒNICA I EDIFICACIÓ (Examen 1r. quadrim.)
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2002-11-19)
Exam
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