Lagrangian modeling of switching electrical networks

Abstract:
In this paper a general method is presented to model topologically complete electrical networks, with or without multiple or single switches, within the Euler-Lagrange framework. Apart from the physical insight that can be obtained in this way, the framework has proven to be useful for the application of passivity based control techniques, which on a case by case basis already has shown to be useful for the control of power converters within the class of switching electrical networks. The switches are assumed to be ideal, and pulse width modulation is taken into account. Magnetic coupling of inductive elements is also included in the framework.