Open AccessComprehensive comparison and selection of magnetic materials for powertrain DC–DC converters
Author(s) -
Beraki Mebrahtom,
Trovão João P.,
Perdigão Marina
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iet electrical systems in transportation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.588
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 2042-9746
pISSN - 2042-9738
DOI - 10.1049/iet-est.2019.0113
Subject(s) - converters , powertrain , magnetic core , core (optical fiber) , power (physics) , automotive engineering , material selection , chart , selection (genetic algorithm) , computer science , engineering , electronic engineering , electrical engineering , materials science , voltage , electromagnetic coil , mathematics , physics , torque , telecommunications , statistics , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence , composite material , thermodynamics
In power powertrain, DC–DC converters, the selection of suitable magnetic core materials is a critical design consideration. It ensures weight and volume reduction and performance enhancement of such types of converters. This study provides a comprehensive comparison of magnetic core materials and a simplified cobweb chart that aids in the initial selection of magnetic core materials for powertrain DC–DC converters. The weighted property method (WPM) is used to systematically select and rank the suitability of the magnetic core materials, and a multi‐attribute decision‐making analytical hierarchy processes is used to calculate the relative weight of different properties. Based on the peculiar requirements of powertrain DC–DC converters, the most suitable magnetic core materials are identified and ranked with the help of the cobweb chart and the WPM. This study aims at providing a quick reference for designers to ease the selection of suitable magnetic core material for powertrain DC–DC converters.