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An Innovative Reconfigurable Integrated Converter Topology Suitable for Distributed Generation

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  • Renato Rizzo

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Via Claudio 21, Naples 80125, Italy)

  • Pietro Tricoli

    (School of Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Birmingham, Gisbert Kapp Building, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK)

  • Ivan Spina

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Via Claudio 21, Naples 80125, Italy)

Abstract

The electricity market and environmental concerns, with wide utilization of renewable sources, have improved the diffusion of distributed generation units changing the operations of distribution grids from passive networks to microgrids. A microgrid includes a cluster of electrical loads, energy storage devices and microsources, which provide both power and heat to their local area. A microgrid has usually one connection point to the utility grid through power electronic converters placed at customers’ sites. This paper analyses a Reconfigurable Integrated Converter (RIC) used for a domestic microgrid with inputs from the AC mains and photovoltaic arrays, and two DC outputs at different voltage levels. A RIC as a dual-boost DC-DC converter is proposed, modelled and analysed in the paper. The advantages of such a topology in comparison with traditional boost converters are outlined. Reported simulations results give evidence on the controllability of this converter and the capability of achieving the desired voltage outputs with reduced ripple.

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  • Renato Rizzo & Pietro Tricoli & Ivan Spina, 2012. "An Innovative Reconfigurable Integrated Converter Topology Suitable for Distributed Generation," Energies, MDPI, vol. 5(9), pages 1-15, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:5:y:2012:i:9:p:3640-3654:d:20168
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    1. Mircea Rîșteiu & Remus Dobra & Alexandru Avram & Florin Samoilă & Georgeta Buică & Renato Rizzo & Dan Doru Micu, 2021. "Designing a Smart Gateway for Data Fusion Implementation in a Distributed Electronic System Used in Automotive Industry," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(11), pages 1-15, June.
    2. Luigi Pio Di Noia & Luigi Piegari & Renato Rizzo, 2020. "Optimization Methodology of PMSM Cooled by External Convection in Aircraft Propulsion," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(15), pages 1-22, August.
    3. Ching-Ming Lai & Ming-Ji Yang & Shih-Kun Liang, 2014. "A Zero Input Current Ripple ZVS/ZCS Boost Converter with Boundary-Mode Control," Energies, MDPI, vol. 7(10), pages 1-18, October.
    4. Flavio Ciccarelli & Luigi Pio Di Noia & Renato Rizzo, 2018. "Integration of Photovoltaic Plants and Supercapacitors in Tramway Power Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-14, February.

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