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ZCS resonant converter based parallel balancing of serially connected batteries string

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Abstract

This paper introduces a new topology for parallel balancing of serially connected batteries string. The main advantage of the balancing concept is that energy is transferred only when the cells are unbalanced. As a result, the power losses are significantly reduced since no current circulates through the system when balanced. This has been enabled by a modification of an isolated series-resonant converter operating in DCM and features zero current switching (ZCS). Another attractive feature is that one transformer for two cells is used, as opposed to conventional isolated topologies that require a transformer per cell. The realization is simple and requires simple current polarity detector. Experimental results have been obtained by a prototype of two series connected batteries, which demonstrates the balancing capabilities of the system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages802-809
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781467383936
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 May 2016
Event31st Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2016 - Long Beach, United States
Duration: 20 Mar 201624 Mar 2016

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC
Volume2016-May

Conference

Conference31st Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach
Period20/03/1624/03/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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