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Intelligent Solid State Transformers (SSTs) A Key Building Block of Future Smart Grid Systems
Johann W. Kolar …
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich Power Electronic Systems Laboratory
www.pes.ee.ethz.ch
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The MEGA Cube Project
Johann W. Kolar & Gabriel Ortiz Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich
Power Electronic Systems Laboratory www.pes.ee.ethz.ch
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DC-AC Converter
D. Bortis
Y. Lobsiger B. Wrzecionko
R. Burkart
Power Electronic Systems Laboratory Johann W. Kolar
AC-DC Converter
M. Hartmann Ch. Marxgut
J. Mühlethaler
Pulsed Power
T. Soeiro
DC-DC Converter
B. Cougo
D. Boillat T. Andersen
U. Badstübner R. Friedemann
M. Kasper G. Ortiz
St. Waffler
Multi-Domain Modeling
Industry Relations R. Coccia / B. Seiler
AC-AC Converter
T. Friedli M. Schweizer
A. Korn
F. Giezendanner I. Kovacevic A. Müsing A. Stupar
Mega-Speed Drives
T. Baumgartner P. Imoberdorf
A. Looser A. Tüysüz
Magnetic Levitation
T. Reichert B. Warberger
C. Zingerli F. Zürcher
Secretariat M. Kohn
Administration P. Albrecht / P. Maurantonio
Computer Systems C. Stucki
Electronics Laboratory P. Seitz
29 Ph.D. Students 3 Post Docs
ETH Zurich - Power Electronic Systems Laboratory
Leading Univ. in Europe
F. Krismer
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Power Electronics
Cross-Departmental
Mechanical Eng., e.g. Turbomachinery, Robotics
Microsystems Medical Systems
Economics / Society
Electromagnetic Actuators
PES Research Scope
• Micro-Scale Energy Systems • Wearable Power • Exoskeletons / Artificial Muscles • Environmental Systems • Pulsed Power
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Industry Collaboration
• IT Power Supply • Renewable Energy • Industry Automation • Automotive Systems • More-Electric Aircraft • Semiconductor Process Technology • Medical Systems
• Etc.
► 16 International Industry Partners
► Core Application Areas
PES Research Budget
2/3 Industry Share
Strategic Research
Industry Related Research
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Examples of Research Results
Ultra-Compact Systems
Super-Efficient Systems MEGA Speed Drives
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10kW/dm3 Power Density
fP= 250kHz
3-Ф Boost-Type PFC Rectifier
PO= 10 kW UN= 230VAC±10% fN= 50Hz or 360…800Hz UO= 800VDC
► Si CoolMOS ► SiC Diodes
η = 96.2% @ PO THDI = 1.6% @ PO γ = 3kW/kg
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Mains Behavior @ 400 Hz/800 Hz
10A/Div
200V/Div 0.5ms/Div
PO = 10kW UN = 230V fN = 400Hz UO = 800V THDi = 1.4%
10A/Div
200V/Div 1ms/Div
PO = 10kW UN = 230V fN = 800Hz UO = 800V THDi = 1.6%
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Bidirectional Super-Efficient 1-Ф PFC Mains Interface
99.3% @ 1.2kW/dm3
► Employs NO SiC Power Semiconductors -- Si SJ MOSFETs only
Hardware Testing to be finalized in November 2011
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Bidirectional Super-Efficient 1-Ф PFC Mains Interface
99.3% @ 1.2kW/dm3
► Employs NO SiC Power Semiconductors -- Si SJ MOSFETs only
Hardware Testing to be finalized in November 2011
Results of first testing; System still to be optimized further
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World Record !
100W @ 1„000„000 rpm
• μm-Scale PCB Drilling • Dental Technology • Laser Measurement Technology • Turbo-Compressor Systems • Air-to-Power • Artificial Muscles • Mega Gravity Science
1 cm
MEGA Speed Drive Systems
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► Mapping of Design Space into System Performance Space
Abstraction of Power Converter Design
Performance Space
Design Space
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► Sensitivity to Technology Advancements ► Trade-off Analysis
Technology Sensitivity Analysis Based on η-ρ-Pareto Front
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Outline
► Introduction to SST Concept ► Applications of SSTs ► Overview of SST Research since 2001 ► Details on the MEGA Cube ► Conclusions / Outlook
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Introduction to Solid State Transformer
Concept
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50/60 Hz Transformer
Solid State Transformer
50/60Hz vs. SST Operating Frequencies in the kHz Range ►
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Volume vs. Frequency of Transformers Realized in Previous Research
Scaled to 1[MW]
Size/Weight Reduction ► Higher Operating Frequency Reduces Transformer Size/Weight
1 1ˆT
VfB
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SST providing Reactive Power Compensation
► Power Factor Correction
- VAr Compensation - Active Filtering
PMV = PLV QMV = ! QLV = !
Reactive Power Control
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SST Linked to Energy Storage System - providing UPS
► Linked to Energy Storage - Ability to Source/ Sink Active Power in Both Directions
PLV = PLV + PES QMV = ! QLV = !
UPS Operation
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Applications of the Solid State Transformers
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SST Replacing the Input Transformer of a Locomotive
Reduced Weight/Size Increased Efficiency Reduced Line Filtering
Traction / Locomotives
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SST in Off-Shore Wind Farms
Wind Power
Reduced Weight/Size Increased Efficiency of Power Transmission
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Tidal Power
Reduced Weight/Size Increased Efficiency of Power Transmission
SST in Tidal Power Plants
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Smart Grid Scheme
Adapted from L. Heinemann, 2001
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Overview of SST Research over the last 10 years
Introduction to The MEGA Cube
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2001 ABB (ETH) 2007 Alstom 2007 Bombardier 2009 KTH 2010 Erlangen 2010 West Bohemia
SST Research over the Last 10 Years
Traction Applications
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2009 E ON 2009 Minnesota 2011 L.2.E.P.
SST Research over the Last 10 Years
Wind / Tidal Power
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2006 UNIFLEX 2007 FREEDM 2011 GE
SST Research over the Last 10 Years
Smart Grids
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SST Research over the Last 10 Years… plus
MEGA Cube
The MEGA Cube @ ETH Zurich
1MW 20 kHz 12kV MV 1.2kV LV
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Details on The MEGA Cube
Medium-Voltage Side 12kV - 20kHz
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100 A Turn-Off Energies 100 A/20 kHz Switching Losses
Not Designed for Medium- Frequency Operation
Zero-Current-Switching Schemes Required
High-Voltage IGBTs
4.5 kV/150 A
ABB IGBT Module
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Dual Active Bridge DC/DC Converter
Resonant - Capacitor and Inductor in Series with Transformer
- Low Switching Losses in MV and LV Bridges
Triangular Current - Only Inductor in Series with Transformer
- High Switched Currents on LV Side
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Resonant vs. Triangular Current DAB Resonant - ZCS on LV and MV Sides
- Low Controllability of Transferred Power
Triangular Current - ZCS only on MV Side
- Duty Cycle Power Flow Control
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Shown for Power Transfer from MV to LV Side
Triangular Current DAB
► Enables ZCS Only on MV Side
► All Current Turn-Off Events Shifted to LV Side
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4.5kV Press-Pack IGBT Testbench
ZCS Testing @ 3kV DC-Link 150A Peak
► Large Tail Current Despite ZCS
MV Switch Realization - 4.5 kV IGBT
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ZCS Testing @ 1kV DC-Link 150A Peak 1.7kV PT IGBT NPC Module
► Testbenches for NPT and PT 1.7kV IGBTs ► Massive ZCS Loss Reduction
MV Switch Realization - 1.7 kV IGBT
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Provides Time for Charge Carrier Recombination
Enhancement - Saturable Inductor
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Loss Reduction for Both Directions of Power Flow
Enhancement - Saturable Inductor
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Modular Construction due to MF + MV 1.7 kV IGBT Used in NPC Structure
1.7kV PT IGBT NPC Module
Stacked MV side NPC Modules
Modular MV Side
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Details on
The MEGA Cube Low-Voltage Side 1.2kV - 20kHz
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High Currents Switched / Conducted on LV side
ZCS on MV Side
DAB with Triangular Current
Shown for Power Transfer from MV to LV Side
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Low Conduction Losses IGBT
Low Switching Losses MOSFET
Circuit Schematic and Waveforms of LV Side Hybrid MOSFET/ IGBT Full-Bridge
Hybrid LV Switch
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IGBT Module: Infineon 600V/600A Econopack
MOSFET: Infineon 600V/70A “CoolMOS”
Hybrid Switch Layout and Waveforms; tON,MOSFET = 8us / tOFF,IGBT = 17us
Hybrid Switch Based on IGBT Bridge Leg Module
Module-Based Hybrid Switch
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Interleaved Hybrid Switch IGBT : Infineon 600V/75A Trench Field-Stop
MOSFET: Infineon 600V/70A “CoolMOS”
Hybrid Switch Layout and Waveforms; tON,MOSFET = 8us / tOFF,IGBT = 17us
Testbench for Interleaved Hybrid Switch
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Module-Based Full-Bridge Total Losses (Conduction and Switching)
Total Losses for a 166 kW Full-Bridge Mesh with Different tON,MOSFET and tOFF,IGBT Showing Optimal Selection
Interleaved Full-Bridge Total Losses (Conduction and Switching)
Module-based vs. Interleaved Hybrid Switch
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6 Modules – 6 x 166 kW
Hybrid Switch for Low Conduction/Switching Losses
Structure of the Modular LV Side Comprising Hybrid Switch
Modular LV-Side Full-Bridge
Testbench for Interleaved Hybrid Switch
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6 Modules LV Side
Parallel/Series Connection of 400V Full Bridges
MV Side
Series Connection of NPC Bridges
MEGACube The Big Picture
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Details on
The MEGA Cube Transformer 20kHz
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Six Transformers (One per Module) OR One Transformer with 6 LV/MV Windings?
MF Transformer - Link of MV NPC Module and LV Hybrid Switch Full-Bridge
How Many MF Transformers?
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E-Shape Based on Magnetic Core - Vitroperm 500F / Heatsinks - HV Litz Cable / - LV Foil - Air-Cooled
Shell-Type Transformer with HV Cable Winding Designed for 1MW/20kHz
Option 1: Shell-Type
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Option 2: Matrix-Type
Matrix-Type Transformer with HV Cable Winding Designed for 1MW/20kHz
Several Cores / Each Realizing a Transformer
Realization of the Turns Ratio Through Parallel/ Series Connection - Vitroperm 500F / Heatsinks - HV Litz Cable / - LV Foil - Air-Cooled
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Linking MV NPC Module and LV Hybrid-Switch Full-Bridge Modules Isolation + Voltage Adaptation
Block Diagram of High-Power DC-DC Converter Utilizing Modular LV and MV Converters
MF Transformer Split up to 6 Modules
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Parameter 1: Core Material Parameter 2: LV Winding Number of Turns
Power Density vs. Efficiency Pareto Front of the 166kW Transformer
Selected Design:
- 2 Turns LV Winding - Stacked Ferrite Cores
Transformer Optimization
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166kW / 20kHz Ferrite N87 9500 Strands Litz Wire PTFE Isolation Bobbin Forced Air Cooled
Efficiency: 99.75% Power Density: 31kW/dm3
166kW / 20kHz Transformer
Assembled Transformer
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Flux Density Transducer – Magnetic Ear
Shared Magnetic Path between Main and Auxiliary core
Magnetic Ear Concept Measured External Core Inductance
Preventing Core Saturation
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Closed-Loop Control of the Flux Density in the Main Core Eliminate Problems of DC Magnetization
Magnetic Ear
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Conclusions / Outlook
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SST Technology Attractive for Traction / Renewable Energy / Smart Grids High-Power MF DC-DC Converters are a Key Component for SSTs
1MW / 20kHz MV to LV MEGA Cube under Construction @ ETH Zurich With Available Semiconductors ZCS required on MV side Medium Voltage + Medium Frequency Modular Arrangement Major Opportunities for WBG Power Semiconductors
Conclusions
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To be done…
Done !
To be Done…
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Done !
To be Done…
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Modeling/Simulation of ZCS Behavior High Performance Cooling Systems Magnetics Thermal Management High RMS Currents of Capacitors Partial Discharge Testing Common Mode Voltages of Stacked MV Modules Alternative Core Materials Winding Resonances High-Current Medium-Frequency Test Setup …
Outlook
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Thank You!
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Questions?