Huai Wang

Bio: Huai Wang is an academic researcher from Aalborg University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Capacitor & Power electronics. The author has an hindex of 38, co-authored 328 publications receiving 7480 citations. Previous affiliations of Huai Wang include Yangtze University & City University of Hong Kong.

Reliability evaluation of a single-phase H-bridge inverter with integrated active power decoupling

Abstract: Various power decoupling methods have been proposed recently to replace the DC-link Electrolytic Capacitors (E-caps) in single-phase conversion system, in order to extend the lifetime and improve the reliability of the DC-link. However, it is still an open question whether the converter level reliability becomes better or not, since additional components are introduced and the loading of the existing components may be changed. This paper aims to study the converter level reliability of a single-phase full-bridge inverter with two kinds of active power decoupling module and to compare it with the traditional passive DC-link solution. The converter level reliability is obtained by component level electro-thermal stress modeling, lifetime model, Weibull distribution, and Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) method. The results are demonstrated by a 2 kW single-phase inverter application.

An analytical turn-on power loss model for 650-V GaN eHEMTs

Abstract: This paper proposes an improved analytical turn-on power loss model for 650-V GaN eHEMTs. The static characteristics, i.e., the parasitic capacitances and transconductance, are firstly modeled. Then the turn-on process is divided into multiple stages and analyzed in detail; as results, the time-domain solutions to the drain-source voltage and drain current are obtained. Finally, double-pulse tests are conducted to verify the proposed power loss model. This analytical model enables an accurate and fast switching behavior characterization and power loss prediction.

Precise Inductor Current Ripple Distribution of Three-Level Active Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverter

Abstract: In power electronic converters, the inductor current ripple affects the system power loss and should be minimized. This paper studies in detail the output filter inductor current ripple distribution of a three-level active neutral-point-clamped (3L-ANPC)inverter. The peak-to-peak current ripple per line cycle is precisely derived according to the modulation index. Then, the maximum current ripple is identified, and the concept of average current ripple is proposed to quantify the overall ripple level. An optimal operating point with minimum ripple level is found, and it is chosen as the nominal operation condition of the 3L-ANPC inverter. Simulations are performed in a case study to confirm the theoretical expectations.

Reliability-oriented design of LC filter in buck DC-DC converter

Abstract: State-of-the-art LC filter design of buck DC-DC converter is based on the specifications of voltage and current ripples and constrains in power density and cost. Since lifetime is an important performance factor in reliability critical applications, this digest proposes a method to optimize the design of the LC filters from a reliability perspective, among other considerations. It investigates the design freedom between the values of inductor and capacitors, the physical formation of the LC network, and the corresponding electro-thermal stresses of the selected capacitors. The outcome enables an optimized LC filter design to fulfill the required lifetime. The theoretical analysis and simulation study are presented which are verified by the experimental results from a buck converter prototype.

Power loss analysis and comparision of DC and AC side decoupling module in a H-bridge inverter

Abstract: In single-phase inverters, a considerable amount of low-frequency ripples appear on the DC side due to the instantaneous power imbalance between the DC side and AC side. Recently, active methods using film capacitors or inductors as ripple power storage components introduced at the DC or AC side are applied to ease this issue. Nevertheless, there is lack of research regarding the selection of DC side or AC side power decoupling. This paper investigates the power losses of key components in both AC side and DC side active power decoupling solutions and compares their performance from an efficiency perspective. The analytical power loss models are derived based on the operation principles of the active power decoupling methods. A comparative study is performed based on a 500 W single-phase H-bridge inverter study case with 400 V DC-link voltage level. The results provide a guideline to justify whether or not to apply active power decoupling methods or which active power decoupling method to choose for a given application.

I and i

Abstract: There is, I think, something ethereal about i —the square root of minus one. I remember first hearing about it at school. It seemed an odd beast at that time—an intruder hovering on the edge of reality. Usually familiarity dulls this sense of the bizarre, but in the case of i it was the reverse: over the years the sense of its surreal nature intensified. It seemed that it was impossible to write mathematics that described the real world in …

Ultracapacitors: Why, How, and Where is the Technology

Abstract: The science and technology of ultracapacitors are reviewed for a number of electrode materials, including carbon, mixed metal oxides, and conducting polymers. More work has been done using microporous carbons than with the other materials and most of the commercially available devices use carbon electrodes and an organic electrolytes. The energy density of these devices is 3¯5 Wh/kg with a power density of 300¯500 W/kg for high efficiency (90¯95%) charge/discharges. Projections of future developments using carbon indicate that energy densities of 10 Wh/kg or higher are likely with power densities of 1¯2 kW/kg. A key problem in the fabrication of these advanced devices is the bonding of the thin electrodes to a current collector such the contact resistance is less than 0.1 cm2. Special attention is given in the paper to comparing the power density characteristics of ultracapacitors and batteries. The comparisons should be made at the same charge/discharge efficiency.

Light-emitting diodes

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