| Title |
A Primary-Side-Assisted Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current Switching Full Bridge DC-DC Converter with Transformer Isolation for Arc Welding |
| Authors |
전성집(Jeon, Seong-Jeub) ; 조규형(Cho Gyu-Hyeong) |
| Keywords |
DC-DC converter ; Full Bridge ; Zero-Voltage Switching ; Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current Switching ; ZVS ; ZVZCS ; Arc Welding |
| Abstract |
A new primary-side-assisted zero-voltage and zero-current switching full bridge DC-DC converter with transformer isolation is proposed. The auxiliary circuit adopted to assist ZCS for the leading leg is composed of only one small transformer and two diodes. It has a simple and robust structure, and load current control capability even in short circuit conditions. Possibility of magnetic saturation due to asymmetricity of circuits or transient phenomena is greatly reduced, which is a very attractive feature in DC/DC converters with transformer isolation. The power rating of the auxiliary transformer is about 10% of that of the main transformer. Operation of a 12.5KW prototype designed for welding application was verified by experiments. |