Design and Implementation of Phase Shift Full Bridge DC-DC Converter for Photovoltaic Application

Abstract

Soft switched converters offer merits like lowered switching losses, reduced size of magnetic devices, lowered converter size, etc. Therefore, it is preferred topology in converter’s design. It also allows use of higher switching frequency. This research work focuses on development of 1 kW prototype of phase shift full bridge DC-DC converter for photovoltaic application. This paper discusses component selection criteria, magnetic component design criteria, hardware and software design issues. Simulation results and experimental results performed on 1 kW prototype are presented.

Keywords: Phase shift full bridge DC-DC converter, soft switched full bridge converter, phase shift converter PV application

Cite this Article

Chavan Shamkumar B, Chavan Mahesh S. Design and Implementation of Phase Shift Full Bridge DC-DC Converter for Photovoltaic Application. Journal of Control & Instrumentation. 2016; 7(3): 21–27p.