In the ever-evolving landscape of energy technology, a groundbreaking study led by Zainab Ameer AL-Dabbagh from the Department of Construction and Projects at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Baghdad, Iraq, is making waves. Published in the Iraqi Journal of Engineering Sciences (Mağallaẗ Al-kūfaẗ Al-handasiyyaẗ), her research delves into the realm of transformers and their pivotal role in industrial applications and renewable energies.
AL-Dabbagh’s work focuses on a series soft-switching transformer with a voltage multiplier and a double-threaded inductor. The significance of this research lies in its potential to achieve a voltage gain greater than that of ordinary transformers. “The series transformer is considered better than a regular transformer as it is possible to achieve a voltage gain greater than ordinary transformers,” AL-Dabbagh explains.
The study involves testing electronic switches and a coupled inductor in the construction of a cascade DC/DC converter model. The results of the proposed simulation and tests are being verified to demonstrate the increase in gain due to the effect of a double-type, three-coil inductor. Tests were conducted using the ORCAD program, proposing an electronic power transformer to raise the voltage from 24 V to the input voltage, with ongoing work to verify the possibility of raising the voltage to 200 V.
The implications of this research for the energy sector are profound. The ability to achieve higher voltage gains with greater efficiency could revolutionize the way we harness and distribute energy. “The effectiveness of the proposed circuit can be investigated to provide the required gain to represent a higher voltage than the low input voltage with a relatively high efficiency,” AL-Dabbagh notes.
The study also discusses the behavior analysis of the proposed system, including the steady state, justifying the theoretical analysis and design considerations in detail. This research could pave the way for future developments in the field, potentially leading to more efficient and cost-effective energy solutions.
As the world continues to seek sustainable and renewable energy sources, AL-Dabbagh’s work offers a promising avenue for exploration. The potential commercial impacts for the energy sector are vast, with the possibility of more efficient energy conversion and distribution systems on the horizon. This research not only highlights the importance of transformers in various applications but also opens up new possibilities for innovation and advancement in the field of energy technology.