Unity-Power-Factor Operation of Three-Phase AC–DC Soft Switched Converter Based On Boost Active Clamp Topology in Modular Approach

In this paper, a three-phase ac-dc converter using three single-phase pulse width modulated active clamped, zero-voltage-switched boost converter in modular approach is presented. The active clamp technique is used for zero-voltage-switching of the main and auxiliary switches. The operating modes, analysis, and design considerations for the proposed converter are explained. To evaluate the performance of the proposed converter, finally simulation and experimental results for a 500-V, 1.5-kW prototype converter are presented. The proposed converter operates at almost unity power factor with reduced output filter size. The output voltage is regulated without affecting zero-voltage-switching, even under unbalanced three-phase input voltages.

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