Hybrid modulation for dual-active-bridge bidirectional converter with extended power range for ultracapacitor application

Abstract

In order to actively control the power flow between the load and ultracapacitor, a dual-active-bridge converter can be utilized. Conventional phase-shift modulation (PSM) has difficulties in working with a wide range of source voltage levels and load power levels. In addition, a traditional PI controller does not provide satisfactory behavior as the relation between the control variable and output voltage is nonlinear. In this paper, a hybrid modulation scheme is proposed to extend the power range of operation from 100% to 16.67% instead of 100% to 58.33% that is achieved by conventional PSM. A feedback-linearized controller is also designed to achieve a better dynamic response under various load conditions. The details of the modulation principle and controller design are given, and the experimental results verify the proposed modulation and control scheme. © 2009 IEEE.