Publications by Philippe Barrade

Energetic Macroscopic Representation of A Linear Reciprocating Compressor Model

Alfred Rufer, François Gallaire, Mahbod Heidari, Philippe Barrade

This article introduces the energetic macroscopic representation (EMR) as approach for the dynamic nonlinear modeling of a reciprocating air compressor. EMR has been introduced recently for research development in complex electromechanical systems and is b ...

Elsevier2015

Multiport Resonant DC-DC Converter

Drazen Dujic, Yan-Kim Tran, Philippe Barrade

his paper presents a multiport galvanically isolated LLC resonant DC-DC converter suitable for DC applications. A three-port structure is analyzed, with full bidirectional power flow capabilities, simple control and behavior similar to that expected from a ...

2015

Control of a Modular DC-DC Converter Dedicated to Energy Storage

Alfred Rufer, Philippe Barrade, Émilien Luc Henri Coulinge

A DC-DC converter system is presented based on an Input-Series/Output-Parallel Dual Active Bridge structure, in a full modular design. The association of 4 elementary modules leads to a one stage DAB. The proposed converter is dedicated to interface a DC-v ...

2015

Optimal Energy Management Strategy of an Improved Elevator With Energy Storage Capacity Based on Dynamic Programming

Alfred Rufer, Philippe Barrade

Efficiency and energy consumption reduction are becoming a key issue in elevation applications. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) can play a significant role in this field, together with their associated Energy Management Strategy (EMS) to optimize the overall ...

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2014

Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters for High Power Appli-cations - Control of the Capacitive Voltage Divider

Alfred Rufer, Philippe Barrade

A non-isolated DC-DC converter is presented, based on the current diverter principle. The converter is foreseen for large power electronic applications where normally the converters are fed from DC supplies at a typical voltage level of around one or two k ...

2014

Voltage Step-Up Converter based on Multistage Stacked Boost Architecture (MSBA)

Alfred Rufer, Philippe Barrade, Gina Kristin Steinke

A non-isolated DC-DC converter is presented, based on the current diverter principle. The converter is foreseen for larger photovoltaic plants or other DC collection networks for renewable energy sources. The topology allows the DC-DC conversion as step-up ...

2014

Renewable energy systems for racing sailboats - From simulations to an experimental device

Alfred Rufer, Philippe Barrade

Providing racing sailboats with renewable energy sources deals with boat performances, reliability and skipper’s security. In this study, an innovative solution is presented to feed a sailboat with green energy by using a hydro-generator. This paper also i ...

2013

Fail-safe Modular Control Platform for Power Electronic Applications in R&D Environments

Alfred Rufer, Philippe Barrade, Nicolas Cherix, Simon Delalay

This paper presents a modular control platform which is tailored for teaching and research applications. It aims at being entirely “student-proof” and features software-independent safety mechanisms, extensive signal conditioning and easy-to-use interfaces ...

2013

New Parametric Model of Medium-Frequency Single-Active-Bridge Converters

Alfred Rufer, Philippe Barrade, Asier Garcia Bediaga, Irma Villar, Alejandro Rujas

This paper presents a new parametric model of a single-active-bridge (SAB) converter with a variable number of phases. The soft-switching behavior and the design of snubbers are also analyzed. The analytical study is validated using PLECS simulation softwa ...

2013

Energetic Macroscopic Representation of a Hybrid Elevator – Considerations on Strategies for Energy Management

Alfred Rufer, Philippe Barrade

Accumulators are inserted on the DC bus of a conventional elevator, to increase its efficiency and limit the power demand on the main feeding grid. In the process that enable the identification of the control of such a system, The Energetic Macroscopic Rep ...

2013