Volume Optimization of a 300kW MMC based DC-DC Converter for a DC Grid Connected Agricultural Machine
Conference: PCIM Asia 2021 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
09/09/2021 - 09/11/2021 at Shenzhen, China
Proceedings: PCIM Asia 2021
Pages: 6Language: englishTyp: PDF
Authors:
Iqbal, Hafiz Kashif; dos Santos, Pedro Leal; Ismail, Jawad; Liu, Steven (Institute of Control Systems, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Abstract:
This paper briefly discusses the volume optimization of a 300kW step-down converter, specially designed for agricultural machines. Electrical and mechanical design insights along with the submodules auxiliary circuits, cooling system, and component isolation are provided. Under consideration of the underlying constraints, a hardware setup is designed that fulfills all the requirements of a high-power DC grid-connected application. The selection of the components is primarily based on the power density requirement. Additionally, it is shown that liquid cooling, constructional modularity, and centralized communication provide monumental features of a compact design.