Future three-phase ac-dc converter systems ideally allow for bidirectional power flow, provide high-frequency isolation, and feature buck-boost capability. Further, high efficiency and high compactness and the applicability of standard half-bridge and/or three-phase full-bridge (B6) semiconductor arrangements are crucial aspects. This Paper proposes a novel converter concept that employs B6-type circuits on the input and on the output ...

This paper introduces a special session on results of the Swiss competence center on energy research FURIES that has been established in coordination with the Swiss Energy strategy 2050 with the specific aim to develop, promote and deploy power grid-related innovative solutions toward the implementation of the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050. This contribution will report on activities within WP 3, “AC/DC multi-terminal grids and power ...

An accurate and fast transient calorimetric ferrite core-loss measurement method is proposed in this paper. In contrast to electrical measurements, the accuracy of the calorimetric approach is independent of the magnetic excitation and operating frequency. However, an accurate value of the thermal capacitance of the Core Under Test (CUT) is required, which can be achieved, e.g., by measuring the specific heat capacity of the measured core ...