Analysis of dual active bridge-based on-board battery charger for electric and hybrid vehicles

Hamed Eyvazi 1, *, Zahra Alimohammadi 2, Ahmad Sheikhi 2, Yaser Adelighalehtak 2 and Touhid Poursheykh Aliasghari 3

1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
2 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
3 School of Industrial and Information Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 12(01), 216–230.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.1.0768
Publication history: 
Received on 23 March 2024; revised on 01 May 2024; accepted on 04 May 2024
 
Abstract: 
This paper presents an in-depth analysis of a Gallium Nitride (GaN) Dual Active Bridge (DAB)-based on-board battery charger for electric and hybrid vehicles. It focuses on the superior efficiency and reliability of GaN-based power electronics over traditional Silicon-based systems. The study explores the implementation of the DAB topology, recognized for its bidirectional power flow and high efficiency, in enhancing vehicle charging infrastructure. Efficiency analysis, switching behavior and losses are thoroughly examined. Simulation results in PSIM software validate the theoretical predictions, showing significant improvements in operational flexibility and energy efficiency.
 
Keywords: 
Gallium Nitride; Dual Active Bridge; On-board battery charger; Electric vehicles; Power electronics
 
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