An Isolated High Gain Push Pull Type DC to DC Converter for Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems

Authors

  • Md Fayzur Rahman Department of EEE, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Ahsanul Alam Department of EEE, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Tariqul Islam Department of EEE, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Shahinur Rahman Department of EEE, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Mohi Uddin Mohin Department of EEE, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Molla Shahadat Hossain Lipu Department of EEE, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/gubjse.v10i1.74944

Keywords:

renewable sources, dc microgrid, coupling inductor, power transformer, electrical isolation

Abstract

Due to their high efficiency and low environmental impact, fuel cell power generation systems have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional energy sources. However, the integration of fuel cells into practical applications necessitates the development of efficient power conversion systems. dc-dc converters play a crucial role in optimizing the power flow between the fuel cell stack and the load. In this paper, a push-pull type high gain dc-dc converter is proposed which consists of a push-pull inverter, a rectifier circuit, and C-filter. The push pull inverter produces high frequency square wave output while the full bridge rectifier and C-filter convert this square wave output into desired dc voltage. The converter boosts the 12V dc input supply to 326 V, representing a gain factor of more than 27. The isolated coupling inductor used in push pull inverter produces high gain and provides electrical isolation. Besides, the proposed topology eliminates the use of bulky grid-connected power transformers that decreases the system size and cost. To evaluate the performance of the proposed topology, a number of simulations under varying loads were carried out in the MATLAB Simulink framework. Further-more, a scaled-down prototype of 160W at 12/326 V was developed to confirm the simulation results. The findings indicate that the suggested converter can be a viable option for the hydrogen fuel cell-based power conversion system.

GUB JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Vol 10(1), 2023 P 37-52

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2024-07-15

How to Cite

Rahman, M. F., Alam, M. A., Islam, M. T., Rahman, M. S., Mohin, M. M. U., & Lipu, M. S. H. (2024). An Isolated High Gain Push Pull Type DC to DC Converter for Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems. GUB Journal of Science and Engineering, 10(1), 37–52. https://doi.org/10.3329/gubjse.v10i1.74944

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023)

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