The evolution of advanced inverter-based resources (IBR) is closely coupled with the growth of their applications in electric power networks. Most applications of inverters during this transition were grid-following (GFL) inverters. As IBRs gradually displaced rotating synchronous generators in electric power grid applications, issues such as the behavior of low-inertia grids, … [Read more...] about Advanced Inverter Interactions With Electric Grids
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The BiDFET Device and Its Impact on Converters
The matrix converter topology for direct ac-to-ac conversion offers elimination of the bulky and unreliable d.c. link capacitors used in the popular voltage-source inverter (VSI) with a front-end rectifier. The resulting more compact and higher efficiency implementation is a desirable solution for a wide variety of applications, such as photovoltaic energy generation, motor … [Read more...] about The BiDFET Device and Its Impact on Converters
EV Battery Chargers, Inverters, Bidirectional Switches, and Passive Components Take Center Stage at ECCE 2022
This year, the fourteenth annual IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2022 was a hybrid event with an in-person meeting in Detroit, MI, USA from 9–13 October. The virtual meet-the-authors sessions took place 17-19 October via Zoom. After two years of virtual meetings, it was encouraging to see researchers, engineers, and professionals from around the world … [Read more...] about EV Battery Chargers, Inverters, Bidirectional Switches, and Passive Components Take Center Stage at ECCE 2022
Expert View: GaN Semiconductors Driving More Efficient Automotive Traction Inverters
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are continuing to grow their share of total vehicle sales as consumers, companies, and governments prioritize automotive electrification. Types of EVs include hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Today, EVs commonly use an ac permanent magnet or ac induction motor. A traction inverter is a critical … [Read more...] about Expert View: GaN Semiconductors Driving More Efficient Automotive Traction Inverters
Cost-Effective Arduino-Based SPWM Control of an Inverter for Training
In this work, a cost-effective sine pulse-width modulation (SPWM) control of an inverter has been implemented using Arduino UNO microcontroller, which can be used with various power stages. The proposed model is focused on power electronics training or learning. It allows users to practice the control of an inverter without the need to be in a face-to-face laboratory. The … [Read more...] about Cost-Effective Arduino-Based SPWM Control of an Inverter for Training
