Power Electronic Design Series: Power Factor Correction

Mastering PFC Design in the World of Power Electronics!

What you'll learn

Review of Diode Bridge Rectifier Concepts: DC Bulk Capacitor Design, Input Power Factor Definition, Hold-up Time, Line Impedance Effects, Inrush Currents

Introduction to PFC Concepts: THD, Importance of PF, PFC Standards, Energy Storage, Types of PFCs, Passive and Active PFC, Closed-loop Control Techniques

Power Stage Design and Analysis of Basic PFC topologies like: BCM Boost PFC, FCCrM PFC, CCM Boost PFC, Hysteretic PFC, ACL PFC

Power Stage Design and Analysis of Advanced PFC topologies like: Interleaved PFC, Bridgeless PFC, Single-Stage Isolated PFC, Follow-Boost PFC

Practical Field Issues, Design References for further reading

Requirements

Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and circuit analysis

Basics of Algebra, trigonometry and Calculus

Basic understanding of fundamental physics concepts, such as voltage, current, power, and energy

Genuine interest in the subject matter.

Description

Welcome to the 'Power Electronic Design Series: Power Factor Correction' course on Udemy, where we invite you to explore the exciting world of power electronics like never before. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will not only unlock the secrets of mastering PFC design but also revolutionize your understanding of energy efficiency?In this immersive and comprehensive course, we will guide you through the fundamentals of PFC concepts, starting with basic Boost PFC topologies designed for low-power applications and moving on to advanced PFC topologies tailored for high-power scenarios. What sets this course apart is our commitment to bridging theory and practice. You'll not only grasp the core principles but also witness how they come to life through real-world design examples, ensuring that you're fully prepared to tackle PFC challenges with confidence.Whether you're an electrical engineer looking to advance your career, a dedicated technician staying ahead of industry trends, an AC/DC SMPS engineer seeking to optimize power systems, or simply a passionate enthusiast of power electronics, this course is designed with you in mind. We're here to help you not only understand the concepts but also see their practical applications and real-world impact.So, why wait? Join us today and arm yourself with the knowledge and expertise required to implement efficient PFC solutions in today's rapidly evolving power electronics landscape. With each lesson, you'll move one step closer to becoming the go-to authority on PFC. Enroll now, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course

Section 2: Fundamental Concepts

Lecture 2 Single Phase Diode Bridge Rectifier

Lecture 3 DC Bulk Capacitor Design

Lecture 4 Diode RMS and Average Currents

Lecture 5 Definition of Input Power Factor

Lecture 6 Hold-up Time

Lecture 7 Effect of Line Impedance

Lecture 8 Inrush Current

Lecture 9 Design Example

Section 3: Introduction to Power Factor Correction

Lecture 10 Fundamental Definition of Power Factor

Lecture 11 Current Quality Measurement: Total Harmonic Distortion

Lecture 12 Importance of High Power Factor: An intuitive analysis

Lecture 13 Harmonic Standards and Limits

Lecture 14 Concept of Energy Storage

Lecture 15 Types of Power Factor Correction Circuits

Lecture 16 Passive Power Factor Correction

Lecture 17 Active Power Factor Correction

Lecture 18 Closed-loop Control Techniques

Lecture 19 Converter Operating Modes

Lecture 20 Mechanisms of Power Factor Correction

Lecture 21 Popular PFC Topologies

Section 4: BCM Mode Boost PFC

Lecture 22 Basics of BCM Mode Operation in Boost PFC

Lecture 23 Analysis Road-map of BCM Boost Converter

Lecture 24 On and Off Time Analysis

Lecture 25 Switching Frequency Analysis

Lecture 26 Inductor RMS and Peak Currents

Lecture 27 MOSFET RMS Currents

Lecture 28 Sense Resistor RMS Currents

Lecture 29 Diode RMS and Average Currents

Lecture 30 Output Capacitor RMS Currents

Lecture 31 MOSFET Conduction Losses

Lecture 32 MOSFET Switching Losses

Lecture 33 Sense Resistor Conduction Losses

Lecture 34 Output Capacitor Voltage Ripple

Lecture 35 Key Learnings and Uncovered Topics

Lecture 36 Advantages and Disadvantages of a BCM Boost PFC

Lecture 37 Popular Available Controllers of BCM Boost PFC

Lecture 38 BCM Boost PFC Operated in Current Mode - Design Example 1

Lecture 39 BCM Boost PFC Operated in Voltage Mode - Design Example 2

Section 5: FCCrM PFC

Lecture 40 Limitations of BCM Boost PFC

Lecture 41 Frequency Clamped Critical Conduction Mode (FCCrM) PFC

Lecture 42 Environmental Concerns and Control Scheme Advancements

Lecture 43 Current Controlled Frequency Foldback (CCFF) PFC

Lecture 44 Valley Switching Frequency Foldback (VSFF) PFC

Lecture 45 Popular Light Load Efficiency Improvement Techniques

Section 6: CCM Mode Boost PFC

Lecture 46 Review of CCM Mode of Operation

Lecture 47 BCM vs CCM: Architectural Differences

Lecture 48 Popular Control Schemes in CCM Boost PFC

Lecture 49 Road-map of CCM Boost PFC Design

Lecture 50 Inductor RMS and Peak Currents

Lecture 51 Inductance Design

Lecture 52 MOSFET RMS Currents

Lecture 53 MOSFET Conduction Losses

Lecture 54 Diode Bridge Conduction Losses

Lecture 55 MOSFET Switching Losses

Lecture 56 Sense Resistor Losses

Lecture 57 Diode Currents and Losses

Lecture 58 Output Capacitor Voltage Ripple

Lecture 59 Output Capacitor RMS Current

Lecture 60 Key Learnings of the Module

Lecture 61 Advantages and Disadvantages of a CCM Boost PFC

Lecture 62 CCM Boost Controller ICs

Lecture 63 CCM Boost PFC: Design Example

Section 7: Hysteretic PFC

Lecture 64 Review of Hysteretic Control

Lecture 65 Control Architecture of Hysteretic PFC

Lecture 66 Advantages and Disadvantages of Hysteretic Boost PFC

Section 8: ACL PFC

Lecture 67 Review of Analytical Control Architecture (ACL)

Lecture 68 Advantages and Disadvantages of ACL PFC

Lecture 69 Popular Available Controllers With ACL Algorithm

Section 9: Interleaved PFC

Lecture 70 Fundamentals of Interleaving

Lecture 71 Interleaved PFC in Action

Lecture 72 Advantages and Disadvantages of Interleaved PFC

Lecture 73 Applications of Interleaved PFC

Lecture 74 Power Stage Design of Interleaved PFC

Lecture 75 Interleaved PFC Controller ICs

Section 10: Bridgeless PFC

Lecture 76 Let us Remove the Diode Bridge Rectifier. But why?

Lecture 77 Traditional Bridgeless PFC Architecture

Lecture 78 Two-phase Bridgeless PFC

Lecture 79 Bridgeless PFC Topologies

Lecture 80 Power Stage Design of Bridgeless PFC

Lecture 81 Advantages and Disadvantages of Bridgeless PFC

Lecture 82 Bridgeless PFC Controller ICs

Section 11: Single Stage Isolated PFC

Lecture 83 Introduction to Single Stage Isolated PFC

Lecture 84 Flyback Converter Based Single Stage PFC

Lecture 85 Applications of Single Stage Isolated PFC

Lecture 86 Power Stage Design of Single Stage Isolated PFC

Lecture 87 Single Stage Isolated PFC Controller ICs

Section 12: Follower Boost PFC

Lecture 88 Fundamental Idea of Follow-Boost PFC

Lecture 89 The Follow-Boost Technique

Lecture 90 Advantages and Disadvantages of Follow-Boost PFC

Lecture 91 Follow-Boost Controller ICs

Section 13: Practical Field Issues

Lecture 92 Inrush Diode: A Weak Link!

Lecture 93 Reverse Recovery Spike: A Painful Punch!

Lecture 94 Source Inductance: Don't Let Your FET Pop!

Section 14: The Conclusion

Lecture 95 Thank you!

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