A Non-Isolated Bidirectional DC–DC Converter for Electric Trains With Regenerative Braking Operation

Improving the energy conservation through regenerative braking enhances the overall efficiency of the electric transportation system. In order to accomplish this purpose, the most significant function is played by bidirectional power electronics converters. This research proposes a nonisolated bidir...

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Main Authors: M. R. Banaei, A. H. Lotfollahpour, M. A. Younis, A. Quteishat, H. Afsharirad, A. Safari
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jece/9876615
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description Improving the energy conservation through regenerative braking enhances the overall efficiency of the electric transportation system. In order to accomplish this purpose, the most significant function is played by bidirectional power electronics converters. This research proposes a nonisolated bidirectional DC–DC converter (BDC) for electric trains that is capable of converting energy from storage devices to the traction motor side and vice versa in an efficient manner. Furthermore, the simplicity structure, low volume and weight, low cost, and the straightforward switching strategy make it an excellent choice for many high-power applications such as electric trains. An analysis of the converter and a comprehensive discussion of the proposed scheme are presented. Additionally, a 100 W experimental prototype is developed and tested. Simulation and experimental results are highly compatible with the theoretical analysis that validates the proper functionality of the converter.
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spelling doaj-art-b9a9a6a0e4804eac9fd3bc0573aededb2025-08-20T02:26:55ZengWileyJournal of Electrical and Computer Engineering2090-01552025-01-01202510.1155/jece/9876615A Non-Isolated Bidirectional DC–DC Converter for Electric Trains With Regenerative Braking OperationM. R. Banaei0A. H. Lotfollahpour1M. A. Younis2A. Quteishat3H. Afsharirad4A. Safari5Department of Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Electrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical Engineering DepartmentDepartment of Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Electrical EngineeringImproving the energy conservation through regenerative braking enhances the overall efficiency of the electric transportation system. In order to accomplish this purpose, the most significant function is played by bidirectional power electronics converters. This research proposes a nonisolated bidirectional DC–DC converter (BDC) for electric trains that is capable of converting energy from storage devices to the traction motor side and vice versa in an efficient manner. Furthermore, the simplicity structure, low volume and weight, low cost, and the straightforward switching strategy make it an excellent choice for many high-power applications such as electric trains. An analysis of the converter and a comprehensive discussion of the proposed scheme are presented. Additionally, a 100 W experimental prototype is developed and tested. Simulation and experimental results are highly compatible with the theoretical analysis that validates the proper functionality of the converter.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jece/9876615
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A Non-Isolated Bidirectional DC–DC Converter for Electric Trains With Regenerative Braking Operation
Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
title A Non-Isolated Bidirectional DC–DC Converter for Electric Trains With Regenerative Braking Operation
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