Development of a Computational Framework for Pre-sizing of Power Converters

[摘要] Research efforts focusing on algorithms, techniques, and methods for the design of static converters are currently underway, mainly exploring the minimization of volume, losses, and costs. Such tasks are not trivial even for an expert design engineer. Taking into account the previous considerations, this paper presents a computational tool to quickly and effectively create the design of static converters having as objective function to minimize its volume, losses, and cost. A computational framework called Advanced Design System for Power Converters was developed, where the design of a static converter is created based on the chosen topology, input specification data, recommendations and standards, and databases of components and devices. The language used for the development was Java 8, and the database management system was PostgreSQL. The results obtained through graphics and reports allow the designer to view different designs and results for a chosen set of technologies and component combinations for the assembly of a static converter prototype. As a result, designing of a power converter with the specifications set by the designer is faster and less complex than if it were done manually or with the aid of nonspecific tools for this purpose.

[学科分类] 自动化工程

[关键词] Advanced design ;Static converter ;Computational tool ;Losses ;Volume