Power Electronics (PE) endorse a critical role for ensuring energy transitions targeting carbon neutrality in 2050. Design strategies based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) have recently been introduced into the PE field to ecodesign Power Electronics Converters (PEC). LCA is a multi-criteria approach aimed at assessing environmental impacts at vario...
This work explores the design, simulation, construction, and analysis of a novel Non-isolated DC-DC Buck-Boost converter which has the advantage of incorporating a low-side switch compared to the traditional buck-boost which requires a high-side switch. This allows the use of a low-side driver which further simplifies the design and operation of th...
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The emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) as a mainstream mode of transportation presents new challenges in the realm of power electronics, particularly concerning reliability and longevity. Power electronics are the cornerstone of EV performance, dictating efficiency, durability, and overall vehicle health. Traditional maintenance strategies fall s...
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The integration of solar power with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure presents a promising avenue to foster sustainable transportation. This study delves into the multifaceted challenges encountered in the synthesis of solar-powered EV charging stations and proffers solutions that span the complete energy transfer chain from photovoltai...
Power modules based on wide band gap semiconductor has the potential to withstand high temperature (junction temperature >>200°C) and high voltage (blocking voltage of 10kV) contary to silicone based power module. However, silicone gel, the most commonly used encapsulant material in power modules cannot operatrate above 200°C. Moreover, electrical ...
This work explores the design, construction, and analysis of a novel DC-DC converter which incorporates combinations of switching capacitors and inductors to achieve an integer voltage divider function, without the need for a feedback loop controller to achieve the desired output voltage. The proposed Hybrid Voltage Divider additionally provides ze...
To maximize the contribution of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) to the decarbonization of the transportation sector, it is essential to maximize their energy performance during the design phase. However, the additional power pathways to propel the vehicle act both as an advantage and an added layer of complexity. Indeed, evaluating the consumption o...
This paper explores the observation of line current profiles in power electronics converters, focusing on interconnection methods between them for experimentation. Advanced control methodologies are examined for these interconnected converters to enhance understanding. The boost converter is the specific converter under experimentation in this stud...
β-Ga2O3 is an ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor with an expected breakdown electric field (F_br) of 8 MV/cm, which, in addition to the availability of shallow donor species and large, melt-grown native substrates, makes it well-positioned as the material of choice for next generation power electronic devices. However, taking advantage of this high f...
This project builds upon the prototyping of a microgrid-inspired power distribution architecture for electric vehicles (EVs). The efficacy of this prototype aims to inform a full-scale power distribution system that charges an EV battery, supports the electric grid with important ancillary services, performs peer-to-peer EV charging, and works in c...
