Transformer-less high gain DC–DC converter design and analysis for fuel cell vehicles

Abstract

Abstract High-power converters with significant gains represent established configurations that hold appeal for applications in the industrial and commercial sectors, such as fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), energy backup systems, and automotive headlamps. Existing literature predominantly features topologies employing a single-duty ratio. However, this singular approach may not be dependable for operations with high-duty cycles, necessitating the incorporation of additional components to enhance voltage gain. To address this, the current study introduces the concept of time-sharing within the context of a high-gain non-isolated DC–DC converter. This innovative approach achieves substantially higher output voltage gains, approximately 13.33 times that of the input voltage. The analysis of the proposed converter is approached from various perspectives. Finally, it is examined within the MATLAB/Simulink environment, where the theoretical analysis is validated, and an efficiency of 97.4% is achieved.

Keywords

• Boost converter
• High voltage gain converters
• Fuel cell
• Electric vehicles