Improving the Dynamic Performance of the Commercial PFC Rectifiers by Compensation Network Redesign

Pavel Strajnikov, Moran Faizenberg, Alon Kuperman

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Abstract

This paper presents a simple method to improve the dynamic characteristics of on-shelf commercial PFC controllers, in particular reducing the DC link voltage undershoot (response to a step-like load power increase (US)) with an additional reduction of total harmonic distortion (THD). It is well known that a wide voltage loop bandwidth leads to a decrease in voltage undershoot, but may affect AC-side current quality. However, adding a notch filter in series with the existing voltage loop regulator prevents THD degradation. Guidelines to achieve the desired values of the two mentioned performance merits are provided for a commercial PFC rectifier board. Simulations and experimental results with modified 350W rated TI demo board PFC rectifier are also provided.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publication2022 IEEE 23rd Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2022
ISBN (Electronic)9781665410816
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2022
Event23rd IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2022 - Tel-Aviv, Israel
Duration: 20 Jun 202223 Jun 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Workshop on Computers in Power Electronics, COMPEL
Volume2022-June

Conference

Conference23rd IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2022
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityTel-Aviv
Period20/06/2223/06/22

Keywords

  • Power factor correction
  • total harmonic distortion
  • voltage control

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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