A Zero Voltage Switching Based Soft Switching Boost DC-DC Converter for Vehicle to Grid Applications with Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Project Code :TEMAPE421

Objective

The main objective of the project is to design and implement a Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) based boost DC-DC converter using an auxiliary circuit for enhanced energy efficiency in vehicle-to-grid applications. This system aims to reduce switching losses by achieving soft switching conditions, which improves converter efficiency.

Abstract

This paper presents a Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) based soft switching technique for boost DC-DC converter using an auxiliary circuit configuration, comprising of an auxiliary diode, an inductor, and a switch. This auxiliary inductor offers ZVS condition for the main switch, thereby annulling out the ripple component of inductor current and alleviating the switching losses. The auxiliary circuit has a supplementary benefit of storing energy in the auxiliary inductor which transmits the stored energy through the diode to the load. A soft switching ZVS boost DC-DC converter is used in vehicle to grid application for the efficient operation of the system. The simulation for boost converter using ZVS technique is carried out using MATLAB/SIMULINK software platform, and the findings were examined.

Keywords: Boost dc-dc converter, soft switching, Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS), Active Snubber Capacitor, High Switching Frequency.

NOTE: Without the concern of our team, please don't submit to the college. This Abstract varies based on student requirements.

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Specifications

Software Configuration:

Operating System       : Windows 7/8/10

Application Software: Matlab / Simulink

Hardware Configuration:                    

RAM                           : 8 GB

Processor                     : I3 / I5 (Mostly prefer)

Learning Outcomes

Β·         Introduction to Matlab/Simulink

Β·         How to start with MATLAB

Β·         About Matlab language

Β·         About tools & libraries

Β·         Application of Matlab/Simulink

Β·         Basics on Matlab/Simulink

Β·         Introduction to DC Source

Β·         Introduction to DC/DC Converters

Β·         Introduction to ZVS

Β·         Introduction to PI Controllers

Β·         Introduction to PWM

Β·         Project Development Skills:

o   Problem analyzing skills

o   Problem solving skills

o   Creativity and imaginary skills

o   Programming skills

o   Deployment

o   Testing skills

o   Debugging skills

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