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An Improved Digital Algorithm for Boost PFC Converter Operating in Mixed Conduction Mode

TL;DR: An improved digital algorithm based on predictive control for the operation of a boost power factor correction (PFC) converter in the mixed conduction mode (MCM) is proposed and evaluated experimentally in terms of current tracking, current harmonics, and computation times.
Abstract: This article proposes an improved digital algorithm based on predictive control for the operation of a boost power factor correction (PFC) converter in the mixed conduction mode (MCM). The proposed MCM algorithm comprises of a proposed digital conduction mode detection method, a proposed predictive discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) average current controller, a proposed digital compensation technique in DCM to account for the initial nonzero inductor current during switch turn-on and also a predictive continuous conduction mode (CCM) average current controller. The proposed algorithm flow is computationally efficient with no additional sensor/circuit requirements and ensures low harmonic content in the input current. The proposed MCM algorithm is verified experimentally on a 300-W boost PFC converter hardware prototype for converter operation in MCM, pure DCM, and pure CCM within a half line cycle. The proposed MCM algorithm is evaluated experimentally in terms of current tracking, current harmonics, and computation times.
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TL;DR: Pulse train (PT) control strategy for the boost power factor correction (PFC) converter operating in the continuous conduction mode (CCM) is proposed and studied and the dynamic response is significantly improved.
Abstract: Pulse train (PT) control strategy for the boost power factor correction (PFC) converter operating in the continuous conduction mode (CCM) is proposed and studied in this article. Average current mode (ACM) control is usually utilized for the CCM boost PFC converter. The ACM-controlled PFC converter suffers from poor dynamic response, because its voltage control loop has to be designed with low bandwidth to minimize the effect of low-frequency output voltage ripple on the current control loop. Different from ACM control, the voltage control loop and current control loop of the PT-controlled PFC converter are decoupled, and thus the effect of low-frequency output voltage ripple on the current control loop is eliminated. Besides, PT modulation is utilized in the proposed controller to regulate the inductor current to follow the current reference. Thus, both high power factor and fast dynamic response can be achieved. The operation principle of the PT-controlled CCM boost PFC converter is analyzed, and a 300-W prototype is built to verify the analysis results. The experimental results show that power factor of the PT-controlled PFC converter is higher than 0.998 and the dynamic response is significantly improved.

29 citations


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  • ...As one of the most popular PFC converters [5]–[9], the boost converter exhibits many advantages, such as small line current ripple due to series connection of inductor at the input side....

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TL;DR: A computationally simple predictive continuous conduction mode average current controller based on the concept of moving averages for the boost PFC converter and achieves nearly zero tracking error in the average inductor current is proposed.
Abstract: Predictive current controllers offer superior control action in power factor correction (PFC) converters, however, cause tracking error in the average inductor current due to the unmodeled circuit parameters and variations which could lead to higher harmonic currents, higher input current THD and impact on the output voltage. Attempts to make the predictive current control equations accurate leads to increased computational complexity, thus limiting the switching frequency of operation or increasing the processing requirements. This article proposes a computationally simple predictive continuous conduction mode average current controller based on the concept of moving averages for the boost PFC converter and achieves nearly zero tracking error in the average inductor current. Additionally, a predictive current controller is derived for performance comparison by considering the effect of major converter nonidealities and digital implementation aspects. The performance of the proposed predictive current controller is compared with that of a PI current controller, an ideal predictive current controller and the derived predictive current controller with nonidealities included. Experimental studies on a boost PFC converter hardware prototype validate the effectiveness of the proposed predictive current controller.

19 citations


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  • ...However, PI controllers are designed and tuned based on the small signal transfer function Gid(s) [13], [33], [34]....

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  • ...PI/PID current controllers are designed as per the small signal control to current transfer function Gid(s) of the converter [13], [33], [34]....

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  • ...High input power factor, low THD current is desired in PFC converters to conform to harmonic norms [1], [18], [33]....

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TL;DR: An extensive review of PFC single-phase AC/DC converters operating with the Boost converter topology for low and medium voltage as well as and power appliances and a comparison performance in terms of P FC, Total Harmonic Distortion, power capacity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), number of elements, and efficiency is included.
Abstract: Power Factor Correction (PFC) single-phase AC/DC converters are used in several power electronics applications as full wave control rectifiers improving power quality and providing high standards of efficiency. Many papers dealing with the description or use of such topologies have been published in recent years; however, a review that describes and organizes their specific details has not been reported in the technical literature. Therefore, this paper presents an extensive review of PFC single-phase AC/DC converters operating with the Boost converter topology for low and medium voltage as well as and power appliances. A categorization of bridge, semi-bridgeless, and bridgeless, in accordance with the construction characteristics, was carried out in order to unify the technical terminology. Benefits and disadvantages are described and analyzed in detail. Furthermore, a comparison performance in terms of PFC, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), power capacity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), number of elements, and efficiency is included.

16 citations

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  • ...vo[n + 2] = vo[n] + 2Tv × {αv ⋅ Iref L [n] + Fv[n]}, (18)...

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  • ...By discretizing Equation (17), the predicted output voltage value of next two step vo[n+ 2] is obtained as vo[n + 2] = vo[n] + 2Tv × {𝛼v ⋅ IrefL [n] + Fv[n]}, (18) where vo[n] is the output voltage in the current state, Tv represents the sampling period of the voltage controller....

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TL;DR: In this article , the authors established analytical guidelines for designing coefficients of proportional integral (PI) controller, typically used as voltage loop compensator of power factor correction rectifiers (PFCRs) operating in continuous conduction mode (CCM), based on two major performance merits.
Abstract: This article establishes analytical guidelines for designing coefficients of proportional integral (PI) controller, typically used as voltage loop compensator of power factor correction rectifiers (PFCRs) operating in continuous conduction mode (CCM), based on two major performance merits (namely, total harmonic distortion (THD) of grid-side current and dc-link voltage deviation upon sudden load increase) and dc-link capacitance-to-rated power ratio. The proposed methodology allows to concretize the commonly used “5–10 Hz crossover frequency, 45°–70° phase margin” rule-of-thumb, typically used in application notes of commercial PFCR controllers. Explicit relationships between voltage loop gain crossover frequency and phase margin as well as settling time of dc-link voltage response to a step load increase to the above-mentioned performance merits are also derived in this article. Provided design guidelines allow to accurately achieve desired values of the two mentioned performance merits and indicate the feasible range of possible dc-link capacitance values. The proposed quantitative design guidelines are well-supported by experiments.

5 citations

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TL;DR: A review of the most interesting solutions for single phase and low power applications is carried out in this article, where the major advantages and disadvantages are highlighted and the field of application is found.
Abstract: New recommendations and future standards have increased the interest in power factor correction circuits. There are multiple solutions in which line current is sinusoidal. In addition, a great number of circuits have been proposed with nonsinusoidal line current. In this paper, a review of the most interesting solutions for single phase and low power applications is carried out. They are classified attending to the line current waveform, energy processing, number of switches, control loops, etc. The major advantages and disadvantages are highlighted and the field of application is found.

652 citations


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  • ...The single-phase boost PFC converter is the most popular among PFC topologies due to its topological advantages such as continuous input current, stepped up voltage, and simple gate drive [1]–[3]....

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored predictive digital current programmed control for three basic converters: buck, boost, and buck-boost, and found that for each variable of interest (valley, peak or average current) there is a choice of the appropriate pulse-width modulation method to achieve predictive current control without oscillation problems.
Abstract: This paper explores predictive digital current programmed control for valley, peak or average current. The control laws are derived for the three basic converters: buck, boost, and buck-boost. It is found that for each variable of interest (valley, peak or average current) there is a choice of the appropriate pulse-width modulation method to achieve predictive digital current control without oscillation problems. The proposed digital control techniques can be used in a range of power conversion applications, including rectifiers with power factor correction (PFC). Very low current distortion meeting strict avionics requirements (400-800 Hz line frequency) is experimentally demonstrated on a digitally controlled boost PFC employing predictive average current programmed control.

634 citations


"An Improved Digital Algorithm for B..." refers background or methods in this paper

  • ...The advantages and popularity of digital control have led to increased interest in predictive current control algorithms for PFC and dc–dc converters [16]....

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  • ...Predictive constant frequency peak current control [16], [17], valley current control [16], predictive average current control [16], [19], and variable...

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  • ...4) Predictive CCM Average Current Controller: Predictive average current controllers for CCM are widely researched [16]....

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  • ...Predictive CCM average current controllers for the three topologies, buck, boost, and buck–boost, are presented in [16]....

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  • ...It is reported that triangular modulation avoids instability in CCM [16]....

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TL;DR: This source of input-current distortion is analyzed, and a solution is proposed to solve the problem.
Abstract: When power-factor correction (PFC) converters designed for operation in continuous-conduction mode (CCM) at full power are operated at reduced load, operation in discontinuous-conduction mode (DCM) occurs in a zone that is close to the crossover of the line voltage. This zone will gradually expand with decreasing load to finally encompass the entire line cycle. Whereas, in CCM, the parasitic capacitances of the switches only cause switching losses, in DCM, they are a source of converter instability, resulting in significant input-current distortion. In this paper, this source of input-current distortion is analyzed, and a solution is proposed. Experimental results are obtained using a digitally controlled boost PFC converter, which is designed to operate in CCM for 1 kW

168 citations


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  • ...In DCM operation, there exist oscillations in the inductor current during the switch and diode off duration due to the resonance between boost inductance and parasitic capacitances of the semiconductor devices [21], [24]....

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  • ...Therefore, an RC snubber [24] with values Rsnub = 1....

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  • ...If these oscillations do not die down before the next turn-on instant of the switch, the inductor current may rise from a nonzero current, leading to poor tracking of average current [24]....

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  • ...The presence of negative resonance current during DCM operation even with a RC snubber affects the average current tracking [24], [25] and leads to high-input-current total harmonic distortion (THD)....

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  • ...The first option being the use of the analytical expression for iL(t) during oscillations [24] to evaluate the transcendental equations for ioffset(t) and tosc in real time....

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TL;DR: In this paper, a predictive current control law is modified to improve current shaping in both DCM and continuous conduction mode (CCM) and adaptive switching and adaptive frequency control techniques are introduced to reduce switching losses.
Abstract: This paper focuses on efficiency improvements and harmonic distortion reductions in digitally controlled single-phase boost power-factor-correction (PFC) rectifiers operating over wide load range. Based on a discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) detection circuit, a predictive current control law is modified to improve current shaping in both DCM and continuous conduction mode (CCM). Adaptive switching and adaptive frequency control techniques are introduced to reduce switching losses and improve efficiency at light loads. Experimental results are shown for a 300 W boost PFC rectifier.

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"An Improved Digital Algorithm for B..." refers background or methods in this paper

  • ...In DCM operation, there exist oscillations in the inductor current during the switch and diode off duration due to the resonance between boost inductance and parasitic capacitances of the semiconductor devices [21], [24]....

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  • ...2) Proposed Digital Compensation Technique: In the practical boost converter, the parasitic capacitances of the switch and the diode resonate with the boost inductance to cause oscillations during diode turn-off [21], [24]....

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  • ...An external auxiliary DCM detection circuit along with adaptive switching and adaptive frequency control proposed for an MCM boost PFC converter in [21] using predictive CCM and DCM current controllers, however, requires additionally a PI action and a time interval measurement for the predictive equations using a counter and auxiliary circuit....

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Abstract: Digital average current controllers for boost power factor correctors (PFCs) are usually designed for continuous conduction mode (CCM). However, discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) appears in the inductor current near the zero crossings of the input current at light loads, resulting in input current distortion. It is caused by inaccurate average current values obtained in DCM and by the linear CCM PFC controller that is unable to ensure input current shaping in DCM whereby the converter exhibits nonlinear characteristic. This paper proposes a simple digital DCM control scheme that is achieved with minimal changes to the CCM average current control structure. It is mathematically and computationally simple. The result of all arithmetic operations in the proposed current control loop to obtain the desired control output can be achieved in a single clock cycle, whereas other DCM control schemes require multiple clock cycles. Good input current shaping is achieved in both CCM and DCM with the proposed CCM-DCM digital controller.

123 citations


"An Improved Digital Algorithm for B..." refers background or methods in this paper

  • ...Average inductor current control is preferred in power converters owing to its noise immunity, ease of digital implementation, and its suitability for current shaping in PFC applications [13], [14]....

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  • ...frequency predictive control [20] are popular for dc–dc converters; however, predictive average current controllers are the most suitable for PFC applications [13], [14]....

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  • ...In [6], [10], and [14], average current controllers are designed using linear compensators for MCM operation....

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  • ...The integrated high-speed hardware comparator in a DSP is used for mode detection in [10], while an inductor current sample correction along with dual PI controllers is used for MCM operation of the boost PFC converter in [14]....

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  • ...A current controller designed for CCM performs poorly in DCM and vice versa due to the different dynamics of the converter in each of the modes [7], [14] and the fact that the sampled current is not the average current in DCM [12], [14]....

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