| Title |
A PV-Module Integrated Phase Shift Full Bridge Converter for EV |
| Authors |
Yun-Kyung Hwang ; Kwang-Hee Nam |
| DOI |
10.6113/TKPE.2020.25.6.425 |
| Keywords |
PSFB (Phase Shift Full Bridge) converter; PV (Photovoltaic) module; EV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Abstract |
The phase-shifted, full-bridge (PSFB) DC-DC converter is widely used in electric vehicles (EVs) to charge a low-voltage (12 V) battery from a high-voltage battery. A Photovoltaic (PV) module-integrated PSFB converter is proposed for the EV power conversion system. The converter is useful because solar energy can be utilized to extend the driving range. The buck converter circuit is simply realized by adding one switch to the conventional PSFB converter’s secondary side. For the inductor and diode, the existing components in the PSFB converter are shared. The proposed converter can charge a low-voltage battery from the PV module with maximum power point tracking. In addition, the two power sources can be used simultaneously, and efficiency is increased by reducing the circulating current, which is a problem for the conventional PSFB converter. |