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A Dual Input Bidirectional Power Converter For Charging And Discharging A Phev Battery, Daniel Fain
A Dual Input Bidirectional Power Converter For Charging And Discharging A Phev Battery, Daniel Fain
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This thesis looks at a new design for a dual input bidirectional power converter (DIBPC) for charging and discharging a PHEV battery. The design incorporates a power factor correcting rectifier aimed at optimizing the battery charging efficiency from either a 120 VAC or 240 VAC source or discharging the battery to a usable AC voltage at 120 VAC. For simplicity and cost-effectiveness, the DIBPC is constructed using a standard IGBT 6-pack intended for motor control. The DIBPC is designed specifically to provide efficient operation with 120 VAC and 240 VAC inputs while achieving a very low THDI. The DIBPC also …