To address the stringent power requirements of high-efficiency electrolysis-based hydrogen production systems
which demand low current ripple
high output current
and low output voltage
this paper presents a high step-down ratio interleaved DC/DC converter utilizing coupled inductors. The proposed converter incorporates a flyback capacitor structure
effectively limiting the maximum voltage stress on the power devices to half of the input voltage
thereby improving system safety and reliability. Through the implementation of time-division multiplexing with coupled inductors
the converter achieves soft-switching operation
which significantly reduces switching losses at high frequencies. Additionally
the interleaved design mitigates output current ripple
thereby enhancing dynamic performance and system stability. Simulation and experimental results corroborate that the proposed converter exhibits superior soft-switching characteristics
minimal current ripple
reduced output voltage
and satisfies the stringent power quality standards required for high-efficiency hydrogen production systems.
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