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Fuse-Based Short-Circuit Protection of Converter Controlled Low-Voltage DC Grids by Ravyts, Simon, Broeck, Giel Van den, Hallemans, Leonie, Vecchia, Mauricio Dalla, Driesen, Johan

“…Low-voltage dc (LVdc) microgrids emerge as a viable alternative to ac microgrids. A large research interest is noted toward fast and selective protection of dc…”
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Conversion Efficiency of the Buck Three-Level DC-DC Converter in Unbalanced Bipolar DC Microgrids by Broeck, Giel Van den, Martinez, Wilmar, Dalla Vecchia, Mauricio, Ravyts, Simon, Driesen, Johan

“…This article evaluates the power conversion efficiency of the buck three-level dc-dc converter, when operating in unbalanced bipolar dc microgrids. Bipolar dc…”
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Gallium-Nitride Semiconductor Technology and Its Practical Design Challenges in Power Electronics Applications: An Overview by Mauricio Dalla Vecchia, Ravyts, Simon, Giel Van den Broeck, Driesen, Johan

“…This paper will revise, experimentally investigate, and discuss the main application challenges related to gallium nitride power semiconductors in switch-mode…”
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Practical Considerations for Designing Reliable DC/DC Converters, Applied to a BIPV Case by Ravyts, Simon, Van De Sande, Wieland, Vecchia, Mauricio Dalla, Broeck, Giel Van den, Duraij, Martijn, Martinez, Wilmar, Daenen, Michael, Driesen, Johan

“…State-of-the-art reliability assessment typically starts from a given circuit topology, for which the most suitable components are selected using a Physics of…”
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A critical review of power quality standards and definitions applied to DC microgrids by Van den Broeck, Giel, Stuyts, Jeroen, Driesen, Johan

“…•A review of the power quality standards to verify the applicability to DC microgrids.•An encompassing overview of the power quality issues in DC microgrids.•A…”
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A Family of DC-DC Converters With High Step-Down Voltage Capability Based on the Valley-Fill Switched Capacitor Principle by Dalla Vecchia, Mauricio, Van den Broeck, Giel, Ravyts, Simon, Tant, Jeroen, Driesen, Johan

“…In this article, a family of interleaved high-step-down dc-dc converters is proposed integrating the valley-fill switched capacitor structure and a…”
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Review on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Electrical System Requirements and Module-Integrated Converter Recommendations by Ravyts, Simon, Mauricio Dalla Vecchia, Giel Van den Broeck, Driesen, Johan

“…Since building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules are typically installed during, not after, the construction phase, BIPVs have a profound impact compared…”
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Novel Step-Down DC–DC Converters Based on the Inductor–Diode and Inductor–Capacitor–Diode Structures in a Two-Stage Buck Converter by Dalla Vecchia, Mauricio, Van den Broeck, Giel, Ravyts, Simon, Driesen, Johan

“…This paper explores and presents the application of the Inductor–Diode and Inductor-Capacitor-Diode structures in a DC–DC step-down configuration for systems…”
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A Loss Minimization Analysis in a New Interleaved DC-DC Buck Converter with Very High Step-Down Ratio by Vecchia, Mauricio Dalla, Ravyts, Simon, den Broeck, Giel Van, Hallemans, Leonie, Tant, Jeroen, Driesen, Johan

“…Nowadays, DC microgrids are becoming more popular as they allow to increase the system's power transfer capability. This migration opens the possibility to…”
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Impact of photovoltaic technology and feeder voltage level on the efficiency of façade building-integrated photovoltaic systems by Ravyts, Simon, Moschner, Jens D., Yordanov, Georgi H., Van den Broeck, Giel, Dalla Vecchia, Mauricio, Manganiello, Patrizio, Meuris, Marc, Driesen, Johan

“…•Extensive modeling of all conversion steps from BIPV module to grid.•The amount of derating is quantified and highly recommended for façade BIPV.•Loss…”
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Embedded BIPV module-level DC/DC converters: Classification of optimal ratings by Ravyts, Simon, Vecchia, Mauricio Dalla, Van den Broeck, Giel, Yordanov, Georgi H., Gonçalves, Juliana Emanuella, Moschner, Jens D., Saelens, Dirk, Driesen, Johan

“…Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is seen as a key technology to reduce the environmental impact and net power consumption of buildings. The integration…”
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MatLVDC: A new open source Matlab toolbox to simulate DC networks including power electronic converters and distributed energy resources by Van den Broeck, Giel, TuanDat Mai, Driesen, Johan

“…This paper presents MatLVDC, i.e. an open source Matlab toolbox to analyse dynamic phenomena in DC distribution networks, that are gaining importance because…”
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Modeling the dynamics of a DC distribution grid integrated of renewable energy sources by Mai Tuan Dat, Van den Broeck, Giel, Driesen, Johan

“…DC power has recently become a potential option and made a vital contribution to the growth of future power systems. On the other hand, DC power is more…”
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Analysis of three-level converters with voltage balancing capability in bipolar DC distribution networks by Van den Broeck, Giel, De Breucker, Sven, Beerten, Jef, Zwysen, Jeroen, Dalla Vecchia, Mauricio, Driesen, Johan

“…The growing number of distributed energy resources, DC loads and energy storage systems drive the adoption of DC distribution networks. This paper in…”
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Application of a 100A normally-on GaN-based device in a 2kW/400V input half-bridge non-isolated DC-DC configuration by Dalla Vecchia, Mauricio, Van den Broeck, Giel, Ravyts, Simon, Driesen, Johan

“…This paper presents the project procedure to develop a Half-Bridge (HB) Non-Isolated DC-DC converter applying a Normally-On GaN-based switch. Normally-on…”
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Transient analysis of low voltage DC grids with high penetration of DERs by Mai, Tuan Dat, Van den Broeck, Giel, Driesen, Johan

“…High penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) with different dynamic responses cause interaction between components in a DC microgrid. This paper…”
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Power electronics for potential distribution dc power evolution: A review by Tuan-Dat Mai, Van den Broeck, Giel, Pevere, Alessandro, Driesen, Johan

“…Power systems of the future are believed to be shaped by the introduction of smart grids and microgrids where distributed generation is dominant at the…”
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