Optimization of Medium Frequency Transformers with Practical Considerations

摘要

A method to design and optimize a Medium Frequency Transformer (MFT) based on commercially available components and semiconductor and converter constraints is presented. The optimization algorithm is used to redesign the transformer for a scaled-down electric vehicle (EV) fast charger using a three-level resonant circuit topology. The main consideration of this paper is the uncertainty caused by modeling assumptions in optimization algorithms. To reduce this uncertainty, space mapping is used to create an optimized design point. Finally, a comparison of the designs found using the original optimization algorithm and the space mapping technique are compared and analyzed. For simplicity, only a single objective optimization routine is employed.