This paper introduces a high-frequency soft-switching pulse-width modulation DC-DC power converter with secondary active rectifier tested as a DC current source for arc welding applications. The soft-switching DC-DC converter consists of a high-frequency full-bridge inverter, high-frequency power transformer, and a controlled output rectifier with new secondary energy recovery turn-off snubber. Circulating currents in the converter are reduced by using active rectifier, and RMS values of the currents in primary and secondary switches are decreased by utilizing a novel control algorithm. The experimental results of a 4.5 kW DC-DC converter working at switching frequency of 100 kHz are presented.


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    Title :

    High-Frequency Soft-Switching PWM DC-DC Converter with Active Output Rectifier Operating as a Current Source for Arc Welding Applications




    Publication date :

    2017




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    53.33 / 53.33 Elektrische Maschinen und Antriebe



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