Optimized Topology for High Efficiency Battery Discharge Regulator.

Authors :: Ejea, J. B.
Ferreres, A.
Sanchis-Kilders, E.
Maset, E.
Esteve, V.
Jordan, J.
Garrigós, A.
Source :: IEEE Transactions on Aerospace & Electronic Systems; Oct2008, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p1511-1521, 11p, 7 Black and White Photographs, 10 Diagrams, 3 Charts, 10 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: In the following years power levels of 20 kW to 50 kW will be demanded by the telecommunication satellites. It is not possible to keep 0.5 kW modules with up to 100 modules in parallel and, therefore, higher power modules must be used. A higher bus voltage seems also necessary and any voltage below 150 V and above 100 V could meet the needs. In addition, new optimized topologies that process only a part of the total power delivery can be employed to improve the efficiency. In this article, design guidelines and experimental results of a high efficiency battery discharge regulator (BDR) module based on parallel power processing are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]