Enhanced bidirectional power flow of LLC resonant converters using PFM modulation and H∞ loop shaping control
摘要
Rail transit exhibits wide-range load variations, bidirectional power flow, and frequent changes in operating conditions, posing challenges for LLC resonant converters (RC) performance. Accordingly, this article proposes a synchronous pulse frequency modulation strategy and an H∞ loop shaping (LS) control method for the LLC RC. This strategy avoids the conduction mode transition between the primary- and secondary bridges. Automatic and smooth switching is achieved with the proposed modulation scheme, without the need for power flow detection or auxiliary components. In addition, soft switching is guaranteed. A desired open-loop magnitude response is constructed by designing the weight function Wf. Subsequently, solving a robust control problem for the coprime factor perturbation model yields an H∞ LS controller that improves dynamic performance and robustness in the presence of uncertainty. Additionally, a weight optimization algorithm is implemented to derive Wf, which ensures a sufficiently large robust stability margin. Unlike traditional methods, it does not require trial-and-error parameter tuning which relies on engineer experience, thus simplifying the weight design process. The feasibility of the proposed modulation and control schemes is validated using an in-house built 500 W prototype.