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A DCM-Based Non-Isolated Step-Down DC Transformer

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  • Minseung Kim

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Mokpo National University, Muan 58554, Republic of Korea)

  • Donghee Choi

    (Division of Converged Electronic Engineering, Cheongju University, Cheongju 28503, Republic of Korea)

  • Soo Hyoung Lee

    (Division of Electrical, Electronic, and Control Engineering, Kongju National University, Cheonan 31080, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

DC transformers have emerged as essential devices for medium voltage DC (MVDC)-low voltage DC (LVDC) distribution systems. However, conventional step-down single-level converters have limits on the voltage level of the MVDC-LVDC distribution system. This paper proposes a non-isolated step-down (NISD) DC transformer based on discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). The proposed structure can withstand high voltage levels by sharing voltages between energy storage modules dividing voltage levels. The proposed NISD DC transformer determines operational modes based on energy storage modules and performs the voltage conversion process. The effectiveness of the proposed NISD DC transformer is verified based on a case study using a power system computer-aided design and electromagnetic transient simulation engine including DC (PSCAD/EMTDC™).

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  • Minseung Kim & Donghee Choi & Soo Hyoung Lee, 2024. "A DCM-Based Non-Isolated Step-Down DC Transformer," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:4:p:940-:d:1340489
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