Comparative Analysis of Bidirectional DC-DC Converters for Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles

Noass Hasimi, Hartmut Hinz, Nigel Schofield

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Abstract

Fuel cell hybrid vehicles use an electric energy storage system such as a battery that can provide additional traction power. This is needed to improve vehicle operation during acceleration and to avoid dynamic current stress of the fuel cell stack. The battery is used for regenerative braking and is connected to the DC-bus of the drive train via a bidirectional DC-DC converter. This paper investigates non-isolated hard-switched bidirectional DC-DC converters with voltage and current ratings which are common in fuel cell hybrid vehicles. The focus is on the comparative analysis of converters regarding the current and voltage stress as well as on the passive component design. Furthermore, a general evaluation for the use in fuel cell hybrid vehicles is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe 10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2020)
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
Pages68-74
Number of pages7
Volume2020
ISBN (Electronic)9781839535420
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Sep 2021
Event10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives - Virtual, Online
Duration: 15 Dec 202017 Dec 2020
Conference number: 10

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
Abbreviated titlePEMD 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period15/12/2017/12/20

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