The goal of this project was to design, build, and test a universal input electric vehicle battery charger with unity power factor and wide range, 2.0 kW output. A pair of microprocessors control all functions of the charger,a major feature which provides adaptability to a wide spectrum of battery chemistries and configurations. Further features of the unit include electrical isolation and efficiencies up to 85%. Experimental results agreed well with simulations.

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Creator

• King, Christopher T.
• Murray, Seth T.
• Apollonio, Benjamin J.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D331M

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.

Year

• 2006

Sponsor

• Phoenix Electric Corporation

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright