A control algorithm for a three-phase hybrid power filter is proposed. It is constituted by a series active filter and a passive filter connected in parallel with the load. The control strategy is based on the vectorial theory dual formulation of instantaneous reactive power, so that the voltage waveform injected by the active filter is able to compensate the reactive power and the load current harmonics and to balance asymmetrical loads. The proposed algorithm also improves the behavior of the passive filter. Simulations have been carried out on the MATLAB-Simulink platform with different loads and with variation in the source impedance. This analysis allowed an experimental prototype to be developed. Experimental and simulation results are presented.

This letter describes a new application of single-ended primary converter (SEPIC) and Cuk converter for dc bipolar network. A dc-dc converter configuration based on a combination of both converters is proposed. In the resulting topology, the switching node is shared by the SEPIC and Cuk converter since they have the same instantaneous duty cycle. The main advantage of this topology is that synchronization of various switches is not required and control terminal is connected to ground which simplifies the design of the gate drive. On the other hand, this configuration allows the connection of renewable energy sources to microgrids (MG)-type bipolar dc link and to cover the current needs of new distributed generation units with efficient, economical, and easy way. To verify its performance, a prototype was designed. Experimental results show as this combination of two converter topologies with appropriated modulation schemes are adequate to use in dc MG.

A control algorithm is proposed for a three-phase hybrid power filter constituted by a series active filter and a shunt passive filter. The control strategy is based on the dual formulation of the compensation system principles. It is applied by considering a balanced and resistive load as ideal load, so that the voltage waveform injected by the active filter is able to compensate the reactive power, to eliminate harmonics of the load current and to balance asymmetrical loads. This strategy improves the passive filter compensation characteristics without depending on the system impedance, and avoiding the series/shunt resonance problems, since the set load-filter would present resistive behavior. An experimental prototype was developed and experimental results are presented.

This article presents a methodology that allows the development of new converter topologies for single-input, multiple-output (SIMO) from different basic configurations of single-input, single-output dc-dc converters. These typologies have in common the use of only one power-switching device, and they are all nonisolated converters. Sixteen different topologies are highlighted, and their main features are explained. The 16 typologies include nine twooutput-type, five three-output-type, one four-output-type, and one six-output-type dc-dc converter configurations. In addition, an experimental prototype of a three-output-type configuration with six different output voltages based on a single-ended primary inductance (SEPIC)-Cuk-boost combination converter was developed, and the proposed design methodology for a basic converter combination was experimentally verified.

Multiple-output DC–DC converters are essential in a multitude of applications where different DC output voltages are required. The interest and importance of this type of multiport configuration is also reflected in that many electronics manufacturers currently develop integrated solutions. Traditionally, the different output voltages required are obtained by means of a transformer with several windings, which are in addition to providing electrical isolation. However, the current trend in the development of multiple-output DC–DC converters follows general aspects, such as low losses, high-power density, and high efficiency, as well as the development of new architectures and control strategies. Certainly, simple structures with a reduced number of components and power switches will be one of the new trends, especially to reduce the size. In this sense, the incorporation of devices with a Wide Band Gap (WBG), particularly Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC), will establish future trends, advantages, and disadvantages in the development and applications of multiple-output DC–DC converters. In this paper, we present a review of the most important topics related to multiple-output DC–DC converters based on their main topologies and configurations, applications, solutions, and trends. A wide variety of configurations and topologies of multiple-output DC–DC converters are shown (more than 30), isolated and non-isolated, single and multiple switches, and based on soft and hard switching techniques, which are used in many different applications and solutions.

The harmonic problem in electric power systems, far from improving, has been increasing in recent years. To mitigate this problem, active filters have been proposed; however, they do not present a complete solution for any type of load and system. This paper develops a control strategy for a compensator based on a hybrid filter topology. This topology is formed by an active power filter of series connection and a passive filter of parallel connection. The proposed strategy is based on minimizing the root-mean-square value of the voltage at the point of common coupling so that the source transfers the power demanded by the load. Thus, the determination of the reference signal is posed as a constrained optimization problem. The strategy was proposed for four- and three-wire systems, and it allowed the compensation of current harmonics and reactive power of harmonic current source and harmonic voltage source loads. An experimental prototype was developed, which has allowed verification of their performance.