Novel Transformer with Variable Leakage and Magnetizing Inductances
This paper introduces the concept of a novel variable inductance transformer (VIT) whose leakage and magnetizing inductances can be varied dynamically and independently to aid the advancement of research in isolated power electronic converters. In this transformer, the leakage inductance can be varied by varying the length of overlap between the primary and secondary windings, while the magnetizing inductance can be varied by varying the air gap between the core legs. Individual controls for the two inductances ensure that one can be varied independent of the other, as needed to satisfy different power conversion objectives. In this paper, the analytical models of the variable leakage and magnetizing inductances are presented. Analytical results are compared with those obtained from Finite Element Method (FEM) and an experimental prototype of a VIT. Analytical solutions of the variable leakage inductance present an error of less than 2.35 % when compared to FEM solutions, while the analytical solutions of the variable magnetizing inductance present a maximum error of 1.82 % when compared to experimental measurements.
- Research Organization:
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Sustainable Transportation. Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0008449
- OSTI ID:
- 1991834
- Journal Information:
- 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Conference: 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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