Robles-Campos, Héctor R.
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Robles Campos, Héctor
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Robles-Campos, Héctor R.
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Item type:Publication, Failure mode and effects analysis and sensitivity analysis for a neutral point re-injection multi-pulse voltage source converter(Elsevier BV, 2025-09); ;F. Beltran-Carbajal; ;R. Tapia-OlveraSensitivity Analysis plays a crucial role in the design, control, and optimization of multi-pulse Voltage Source Converters. It helps engineers assess how variations in parameters influence system performance, enabling the development of more efficient and robust converters. This study presents some Failure Modes and Effects Analysis that intends to identify the most affected components when a gate disconnection failure occurs, making them critical points for stress management. Additionally, the most vulnerable components when gates remain connected to high value are distinguished. Verifying the voltage output shape, it can be noticed that RMS voltage measurements are not a reliable indicator for tracking failure, whereas THD offers a more effective solution. Understanding these failure modes is essential for refining the design and control strategies of electronic converters, particularly in applications such as motor control and StatCom. Sensitivity analysis also strengthens control algorithms, ensuring that they can effectively accommodate parameter fluctuations while aiding in fault diagnosis and failure prediction. The early detection of switch malfunctions in power converters is essential for maintaining system reliability, safety, performance, and cost efficiency. Timely identification allows for proactive maintenance, preventing extensive damage and ensuring continuous operation. As the converters become increasingly integral to various applications, implementing reliable fault detection mechanisms is essential for sustaining their optimal performance and long-term functionality. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, A Method for Stabilizing Dual Active Bridge Converters with Constant Power Loads(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2025) ;Bhanu Shankar Babaiahgari; Md Habib UllahDual Active Bridge (DAB)-based energy storage systems are the key to integrating renewable energy sources into the power grid. However, DAB converters can become unstable due to the negative impedance characteristic of constant power loads (CPLs), posing a risk to the overall system stability. To address this issue, a stabilization method based on inductor saturation is proposed. This method ensures converter stability by expanding its stability region, mitigating the risk of destabilization from fastacting transients. Based on the mathematical analysis that uses full-order continuous-time average models and the characteristics of a CPL, the proposed method effectively stabilizes the DAB converter by expanding the stability region and achieves a fast dynamic response, even under large signal variations. Unlike other advanced stabilization methods, this approach does not require any modification of the main control objectives, such as bandwidth, voltage regulation, or load performance. The experimental results support the theoretical analysis, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed converter and showing an improvement in the overall efficiency of the converter under high load conditions. © 1972-2012 IEEE. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Ripple‐Free Input Current Quadratic Converter Based on Watkin–Johnson Topology(Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 2025-01) ;Brenda Lizeth Reyes‐García ;Pedro Martín García‐Vite; ;Marco Antonio Coronel‐GarcíaThis article proposes a power electronics converter capable of providing high voltage gain while keeping a high‐quality input current ripple operating with low duty cycle. The technique for achieving the zero input current ripple at a selected duty cycle consists of extracting two inductor currents from the source in a counter‐phase manner. The technique is similar to those employed in interleaved converters, maintaining the high voltage gain. The quadratic‐type voltage gain makes the proposed converter suitable for low‐voltage renewable energy sources, such as PV panel generation. Another important topology feature is the common reference to the output voltage; that is, the load and source share the negative terminals. The high voltage gain is achieved by cascading two particular power cells. On the input side, a modified buck‐boost converter is connected, while the second stage consists of an H‐bridge based on the Watkin–Johnson topology. The H‐bridge configuration consists of two capacitors, one inductor, and a pair of transistors and diodes to control the voltage gain, which provides polarity selection flexibility. This paper includes the mathematical development in continuous conduction mode operation, providing design guidelines. Besides, two commutation techniques are proposed to obtain direct or inverse polarity. The modeling is validated via simulation, and an experimental lab‐scale corroborates its performance. The validation includes open‐loop performance, demonstrating low input current ripple, and a closed‐loop configuration that confirms proper output voltage regulation. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, A Single-Output-Filter Double Dual Ćuk Converter(2024); ; ;Mayo Maldonado, JonathanJohnny PosadaThis study introduces an innovative version of a recently studied converter. A Double Dual Ćuk Converter was recently studied with advantages like the possibility of designing it for achieving a low-input current ripple. The proposed converter, called the Improved Double Dual Ćuk Converter, maintains the advantages of the former one, and it is characterized by requiring one less capacitor and inductor than its predecessor. This allows addressing the challenge of optimizing the topology to reduce component count without compromising the operation; this work proposes an efficient design methodology based on theoretical analysis and experimental validation. Results demonstrate that the improved topology not only retains the advantages of the previous version, including high efficiency and robustness, but also enhances power density by reducing the number of components. These advancements open new possibilities for applications requiring compact and efficient power converters, such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and portable power supply systems. This work underscores the importance of continuous innovation in power converter design and lays the groundwork for future research aimed at optimizing converter topologies. A detailed discussion of the operating principles and modeling of the converter is provided. Furthermore, simulation outcomes highlighting differences in steady-state duration, output voltage, input current ripple, and operational efficiency are shared. The results from an experimental test bench are also presented to corroborate the efficacy of the improved converter.9 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Double Dual High Step-Up Power Converter with Reduced Stored Energy(2023); ; ; ;Hossam A. GabbarBhanu Babaiahgari<jats:p>This paper introduces a dual-switchhigh step-up DC-DC power converter. The proposed converter features a high step-up voltage gain, relatively low cumulative stored energy over its inductors, low voltage stress on the active switches, and high efficiency, even at a relatively high duty ratio. An assessment of the proposed converter against conventional boost and a high step-up power converter is presented in terms of steady-state time, voltage gain, stored energy over its inductors, and efficiency. The assessment shows a reduction of 81.25% and 62.5% of stored energy in inductors to comply with the same operational conditions. Simulation and experimental results are provided to validate the benefits of the proposed dual-switch high step-up power converter.</jats:p>Scopus© Citations 3 15 2 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Detailed Assessment of Modulation Strategies for Hexverter–Based Modular Multilevel Converters(2022); Fernando Mancilla-David<jats:p>Modular multilevel converters are playing a key role in the present and future development of topologies for medium–to–high–power applications. Among this category of power converters, there is a direct AC–AC modular multilevel converter called “Hexverter”, which is well suited to connect three–phase AC systems operating at different frequencies. This topology is the subject of study in this manuscript. The complete Hexverter system is composed of an Hexverter power converter and several control layers, namely, a “virtual VC2 controller”, a branch current controller in a two–frequency dq reference frame, a modulator, and a voltage balancing algorithm. The paper presents a thorough description and analysis of the entire Hexverter system, providing research contributions in three key aspects: (i) modeling and control in a unified two–frequency dq framework; (ii) developing a “virtual VC2 controller” to dynamically account for Hexverter’s active power losses allowing to achieve active power balance on the fly; and (iii) a comparative evaluation of modulation strategies (nearest level control and phase disposition–sinusoidal pulse width modulation). To this end, a detailed switched simulation was implemented in the PSCAD/EMTDC software platform. The proposed “virtual VC2 controller” is evaluated through the measurement of its settling time and calculation of active power losses. Each modulation technique is assessed through total harmonic distortion and frequency spectrum of the synthesized three–phase voltages and currents. The results obtained suggest that the control scheme is able to properly regulate the Hexverter system under both modulation strategies. Furthermore, the “virtual VC2 controller” is able to accurately determine the active power loss, which allows the assessment of the efficiency of the modulation strategies. The nearest level control technique yielded superior efficiency.</jats:p>Scopus© Citations 4 23 1 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, A Symmetric Sixth-Order Step-Up Converter with Asymmetric PWM Achieved with Small Energy Storage Components(2024) ;Dueñas García, Iván; ; ;Posada, JohnnyValdez-Resendiz, Jesus E.<jats:p>This research explores an improved operation of a recently studied converter, the so-called two-phase sixth-order boost converter (2P6OBC). The converter consists of a symmetric design of power stations followed by an LC filter; its improved operation incorporates an asymmetric pulse width modulation (PWM) scheme for transistor switching, sometimes known as an interleaved PWM approach. The new operation leads to improved performance for the 2P6OBC. Along with studying the 2P6OBC, one of the contributions of this research is providing design equations for the converter and comparing it versus the interleaved (or multiphase) boost converter, known for its competitiveness and advantages; the single-phase boost topology was also included in the comparison. The comparison consisted of a design scenario where all converters must achieve the same power conversion with an established maximum switching ripple, and then the stored energy in passive components is compared. Although the 2P6OBC requires a greater number of components, the total amount of stored energy is smaller. It is known that the stored energy is related to the size of the passive components. Still, the article includes a discussion of this topic. The new operation of the converter offers more streamlined, cost-effective, and efficient alternatives for a range of applications within power electronics. The final design of the 2P6OBC required only 68% of the stored energy in inductors compared to the multiphase boost converter, and 60% of the stored energy in capacitors. This result is outstanding, considering that the multiphase boost converter is a very competitive topology. Experimental results are provided to validate the proposed concept.</jats:p>Scopus© Citations 1 13 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Metodología para el mantenimiento y operación de la vivienda residencial(2008); HECTOR ROGELIO ROBLES CAMPOS;458267EI lector del presente trabajo de investigación encontrará en una primera instancia la de algunos problemas típicos de industria de la construcción, así como una breve introducción de lo que debería ser Ia administración de proyectos. Enseguida se focalizará en Ios problemas actuales del mantenimiento y operación de Ia vivienda residencial, no tardará en darse cuenta dc que no existe una definición formal de lo que es una vivienda y de cual debe de ser la documentación necesaria para Ilevar a cabo de manera correcta tareas de mantenimiento y operación de Ia misma. A continuación se presenta información clara y precisa de cuál es la situación actual de vivienda residencial en términos de construcción de vivienda en Ios últimos años, se informa de las diferentes áreas de oportunidad respecto del mantenimiento y operación, y también se detalla Ia información económica del tamaño de mercado. Posteriormente se sugiere la metodología para elaborar un manual de mantenimiento y operación de Ia vivienda residencial, como una propuesta para ayudar a resolver algunos de Ios problemas que se presentan durante la fase de mantenimiento y operación de Ia vivienda residencial. Se concluye el documento con el análisis de Ios resultados obtenidos mediante la encuesta realizada, se presentan Ias conclusiones y se sugieren líneas de investigación futuras.19 124 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Improved interleaved Ćuk power converter(2023); ; ; Posada, JohnnyAn improved interleaved Ćuk power converter called in short –"Interleaved Two"– is designed and presented in this article. It is investigated and compared to a similar interleaved Ćuk power converter named as –"Interleaved One"– . The result is that the "Interleave Two" topology requires less reactive elements than the "Interleaved One" to achieve same performance, it will offer the possibility to reduce its size and economic cost. The operational principle and modeling is presented thoroughly. Moreover, simulation results comparing steady state time, output voltage, input current ripple and efficiency are presented. Additionally, in order to validate the performance of the "Interleaved Two" converter experimental results are included.Scopus© Citations 1 58 2 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, A control scheme in the dq reference frame for Hexverter-based systems(2019); Fernando Mancilla-DavidScopus© Citations 5 7 1
