Vivek Raveendran
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View article: Modular Smart Transformer Topology for the Interconnection of Multiple Isolated AC and DC Grids
Modular Smart Transformer Topology for the Interconnection of Multiple Isolated AC and DC Grids Open
The Smart Transformer enables the interconnection of multiple AC and DC grids with potentially different voltage levels. In most configurations, each grid needs to be isolated for preventing the propagation of faults. Actual literature mos…
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SCOPE-IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine (IEM)publishes peer-reviewed articles that present emerging trends and practices in industrial electronics product research and development, key insights, and tutorial surveys in the field of inte…
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SCOPE-IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine (IEM)publishes peer-reviewed articles that present emerging trends and practices in industrial electronics product research and development, key insights, and tutorial surveys in the field of inte…
View article: Lifetime Control of Modular Smart Transformers Considering the Maintenance Schedule
Lifetime Control of Modular Smart Transformers Considering the Maintenance Schedule Open
Smart Transformers (ST) are power electronic transformers capable of providing grid services and DC connectivity compared to conventional low-frequency transformers. However, failure of the components and consequent maintenance is one of t…
View article: Active thermal control for delaying maintenance of power electronics converters
Active thermal control for delaying maintenance of power electronics converters Open
Several studies have reported about power semiconductors and capacitors being the most sensitive components in power converters.The lifetime of these devices is associated with the mission profile and the resulting temperature profile.For …
View article: Lifetime-based power routing of smart transformer with CHB and DAB converters
Lifetime-based power routing of smart transformer with CHB and DAB converters Open
Smart Transformers (ST) are a potential solution for installing intelligent nodes in the electrical distribution grid, which can provide DC connectivity and are capable of providing grid services the traditional low-frequency transformers …
View article: Comparison of voltage control methods of CHB converters for power routing in smart transformer
Comparison of voltage control methods of CHB converters for power routing in smart transformer Open
For Smart Transformers (ST), reliability is one of the major problems when compared to the traditional low-frequency transformers. Modular ST with advanced control algorithms could increase the reliability compared to the non-modular solut…
View article: Reliability Enhancement of Modular Smart Transformers by Uneven Loading of Cells
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A Smart Transformer (ST) is a power electronics based transformer developed for the electrical distribution grid, where it can provide many advanced grid services. The advanced functionality comes with the concern of lower reliability affe…
View article: Lifetime-Based Power Routing in Parallel Converters for Smart Transformer Application
Lifetime-Based Power Routing in Parallel Converters for Smart Transformer Application Open
The use of a smart transformer-based electrical distribution could be an effective approach to reorganizing the electric grid and solving the problems and challenges of distributed generation systems and active loads. While lower efficienc…
View article: Active thermal control of a DC/DC GaN-based converter
Active thermal control of a DC/DC GaN-based converter Open
Advanced packaging technologies in Wide band gap devices like GaN avoid wire bonds thereby making the solder joints more susceptible to thermo-mechanical fatigue. To limit the thermal cycling induced failures, an active thermal control sch…