This paper proposes a novel approach for obtaining a closed loop control
scheme based on Fuzzy Logic Controller to regulate the output voltage
waveform of multilevel inverter. Fuzzy Logic Controller is used to guide and
control the inverter to synthesize a stepped output voltage waveform with
reduced harmonics. In this paper, three different intelligent soft-computing
methods are used to design a fuzzy system to be used as a closed loop control
system for regulating the inverter output. Gravitational Search Algorithm
and Genetic Algorithm are used as optimization methods to evaluate
switching angles for different combination of input voltages applied to MLI.
Wavelet Transform is used as synthesizing technique to shape stepped output
waveform of inverter using orthogonal wavelet sets. The proposed FLC
controlled method is carried out for a wider range of input dc voltages by
considering ±10% variations in nominal voltage value. A 7-level inverter is
used to validate the results of proposed control methods. The three proposed
methods are then compared in terms of various parameters like
computational time, switching angles and THD to justify the performance
and system flexibility. Finally, hardware based results are also obtained to
verify the viability of the proposed method.
Autotuning of pid controller for robot arm and magnet levitation planteSAT Journals
Abstract
One of the most essential work of the control engineer is tuning of controller. Majority of the controller used in industry are of the
PID type. An auto tuning is one of the method of controller tuning in which tuning of the parameters of controller is done
automatically and possibly, without any user interaction expect from initiating the operation. Present study emphasis on the relay
based auto tuning of PID controller. An auto-tuning method is implemented based on a relay experiment to determine the ultimate
gain and the ultimate period, with which the PID parameters are obtained using the Ziegler-Nichols tuning rules. An auto tuning
of robot arm model and magnet levitation model are carried out. Performance of relay based auto tuning on the basis of integral
square error is better than artificial neural network.
Keywords: Relay auto tuning, PID, FOPDT, SOPDT, Integral square error.
Convergence Parameter Analysis for Different Metaheuristic Methods Control Co...IJPEDS-IAES
This paper is an extension of our previous work, which discussed the
difficulty in implementing different methods of resistance emulation
techniques on the hardware due to its control constant estimation delay. In
order to get rid of the delay this paper attempts to include the meta-heuristic
methods for the control constants of the controller. To achieve the minimum
Total Harmonic Disturbance (THD) in the AC side of the converter modern
meta-heuristic methods are compared with the traditional methods. The
convergence parameters, which are primary for the earlier estimation of the
control constants, are compared with the measured parameters, tabulated and
tradeoff inference is done among the methods. This kind of implementation
does not need the mathematical model of the system under study for finding
the control constants. The parameters considered for estimation are
population size, maximum number of epochs, and global best solution of the
control constants, best THD value and execution time. MatlabTM /Simulink
based simulation is optimized with the M-file based optimization techniques
like Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), Cuckoo
Search Algorithm, Gravity Search Algorithm, Harmony Search Algorithm
and Bat Algorithm.
Numerical Method for Power Losses Minimization of Vector- Controlled Inductio...IAES-IJPEDS
The paper devoted to energy efficiency maximizing problem of the induction
motor under part-load conditions. The problem is formulated as the
minimization of ohmic losses power as a function from flux-producing
current in field-oriented motor operation. Control input prefiltering which
transforms the dynamic time-varying optimization problem to stationary one
is introduced. Update rule for control variable is proposed which speeds-up
the method convergence in comparison with linear variation of input. Finally
a new continuous-time search algorithm for solving the problem of
minimizing power consumption was given. The statements on method
behavior were formulated and convergence to local minimum was proved.
The method verified in simulation and in hardware experimental setup.
Artificial Intelligence Technique based Reactive Power Planning Incorporating...IDES Editor
Reactive Power Planning is a major concern in the
operation and control of power systems This paper compares
the effectiveness of Evolutionary Programming (EP) and
New Improved Differential Evolution (NIMDE) to solve
Reactive Power Planning (RPP) problem incorporating
FACTS Controllers like Static VAR Compensator (SVC),
Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) and Unified
power flow controller (UPFC) considering voltage stability.
With help of Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI), the critical
lines and buses are identified to install the FACTS controllers.
The optimal settings of the control variables of the generator
voltages,transformer tap settings and allocation and parameter
settings of the SVC,TCSC,UPFC are considered for reactive
power planning. The test and Validation of the proposed
algorithm are conducted on IEEE 30–bus system and 72-bus
Indian system.Simulation results shows that the UPFC gives
better results than SVC and TCSC and the FACTS controllers
reduce the system losses.
Design and Performance Analysis of Genetic based PID-PSS with SVC in a Multi-...IDES Editor
Damping of power system oscillations with the help
of proposed optimal Proportional Integral Derivative Power
System Stabilizer (PID-PSS) and Static Var Compensator
(SVC)-based controllers are thoroughly investigated in this
paper. This study presents robust tuning of PID-PSS and
SVC-based controllers using Genetic Algorithms (GA) in
multi machine power systems by considering detailed model
of the generators (model 1.1). The effectiveness of FACTSbased
controllers in general and SVC-based controller in
particular depends upon their proper location. Modal
controllability and observability are used to locate SVC–based
controller. The performance of the proposed controllers is
compared with conventional lead-lag power system stabilizer
(CPSS) and demonstrated on 10 machines, 39 bus New England
test system. Simulation studies show that the proposed genetic
based PID-PSS with SVC based controller provides better
performance.
Evaluation of IEEE 57 Bus System for Optimal Power Flow AnalysisIJERA Editor
The analysis of load flow in a network under steady state operation is challenging task especially subjected to
inequality constraints in which the system operates. No doubt, that the load flow system analysis is an important
aspect for power system analysis and design. The basic analysis technique for power flow is to find different
parameters including magnitude and phase angle of voltage at each bus with active and reactive power flows in
each transmission lines. Thus, load flow analysis is important numerical analysis for any power system. In this
regard, this experiment is studied to evaluate IEEE 57 bus system for optimal flow analysis.
Autotuning of pid controller for robot arm and magnet levitation planteSAT Journals
Abstract
One of the most essential work of the control engineer is tuning of controller. Majority of the controller used in industry are of the
PID type. An auto tuning is one of the method of controller tuning in which tuning of the parameters of controller is done
automatically and possibly, without any user interaction expect from initiating the operation. Present study emphasis on the relay
based auto tuning of PID controller. An auto-tuning method is implemented based on a relay experiment to determine the ultimate
gain and the ultimate period, with which the PID parameters are obtained using the Ziegler-Nichols tuning rules. An auto tuning
of robot arm model and magnet levitation model are carried out. Performance of relay based auto tuning on the basis of integral
square error is better than artificial neural network.
Keywords: Relay auto tuning, PID, FOPDT, SOPDT, Integral square error.
Convergence Parameter Analysis for Different Metaheuristic Methods Control Co...IJPEDS-IAES
This paper is an extension of our previous work, which discussed the
difficulty in implementing different methods of resistance emulation
techniques on the hardware due to its control constant estimation delay. In
order to get rid of the delay this paper attempts to include the meta-heuristic
methods for the control constants of the controller. To achieve the minimum
Total Harmonic Disturbance (THD) in the AC side of the converter modern
meta-heuristic methods are compared with the traditional methods. The
convergence parameters, which are primary for the earlier estimation of the
control constants, are compared with the measured parameters, tabulated and
tradeoff inference is done among the methods. This kind of implementation
does not need the mathematical model of the system under study for finding
the control constants. The parameters considered for estimation are
population size, maximum number of epochs, and global best solution of the
control constants, best THD value and execution time. MatlabTM /Simulink
based simulation is optimized with the M-file based optimization techniques
like Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), Cuckoo
Search Algorithm, Gravity Search Algorithm, Harmony Search Algorithm
and Bat Algorithm.
Numerical Method for Power Losses Minimization of Vector- Controlled Inductio...IAES-IJPEDS
The paper devoted to energy efficiency maximizing problem of the induction
motor under part-load conditions. The problem is formulated as the
minimization of ohmic losses power as a function from flux-producing
current in field-oriented motor operation. Control input prefiltering which
transforms the dynamic time-varying optimization problem to stationary one
is introduced. Update rule for control variable is proposed which speeds-up
the method convergence in comparison with linear variation of input. Finally
a new continuous-time search algorithm for solving the problem of
minimizing power consumption was given. The statements on method
behavior were formulated and convergence to local minimum was proved.
The method verified in simulation and in hardware experimental setup.
Artificial Intelligence Technique based Reactive Power Planning Incorporating...IDES Editor
Reactive Power Planning is a major concern in the
operation and control of power systems This paper compares
the effectiveness of Evolutionary Programming (EP) and
New Improved Differential Evolution (NIMDE) to solve
Reactive Power Planning (RPP) problem incorporating
FACTS Controllers like Static VAR Compensator (SVC),
Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) and Unified
power flow controller (UPFC) considering voltage stability.
With help of Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI), the critical
lines and buses are identified to install the FACTS controllers.
The optimal settings of the control variables of the generator
voltages,transformer tap settings and allocation and parameter
settings of the SVC,TCSC,UPFC are considered for reactive
power planning. The test and Validation of the proposed
algorithm are conducted on IEEE 30–bus system and 72-bus
Indian system.Simulation results shows that the UPFC gives
better results than SVC and TCSC and the FACTS controllers
reduce the system losses.
Design and Performance Analysis of Genetic based PID-PSS with SVC in a Multi-...IDES Editor
Damping of power system oscillations with the help
of proposed optimal Proportional Integral Derivative Power
System Stabilizer (PID-PSS) and Static Var Compensator
(SVC)-based controllers are thoroughly investigated in this
paper. This study presents robust tuning of PID-PSS and
SVC-based controllers using Genetic Algorithms (GA) in
multi machine power systems by considering detailed model
of the generators (model 1.1). The effectiveness of FACTSbased
controllers in general and SVC-based controller in
particular depends upon their proper location. Modal
controllability and observability are used to locate SVC–based
controller. The performance of the proposed controllers is
compared with conventional lead-lag power system stabilizer
(CPSS) and demonstrated on 10 machines, 39 bus New England
test system. Simulation studies show that the proposed genetic
based PID-PSS with SVC based controller provides better
performance.
Evaluation of IEEE 57 Bus System for Optimal Power Flow AnalysisIJERA Editor
The analysis of load flow in a network under steady state operation is challenging task especially subjected to
inequality constraints in which the system operates. No doubt, that the load flow system analysis is an important
aspect for power system analysis and design. The basic analysis technique for power flow is to find different
parameters including magnitude and phase angle of voltage at each bus with active and reactive power flows in
each transmission lines. Thus, load flow analysis is important numerical analysis for any power system. In this
regard, this experiment is studied to evaluate IEEE 57 bus system for optimal flow analysis.
Optimal Placement of DG for Loss Reduction and Voltage Sag Mitigation in Radi...IDES Editor
This paper presents the need to operate the power
system economically and with optimum levels of voltages has
further led to an increase in interest in Distributed
Generation. In order to reduce the power losses and to improve
the voltage in the distribution system, distributed generators
(DGs) are connected to load bus. To reduce the total power
losses in the system, the most important process is to identify
the proper location for fixing and sizing of DGs. It presents a
new methodology using a new population based meta heuristic
approach namely Artificial Bee Colony algorithm(ABC) for
the placement of Distributed Generators(DG) in the radial
distribution systems to reduce the real power losses and to
improve the voltage profile, voltage sag mitigation. The power
loss reduction is important factor for utility companies because
it is directly proportional to the company benefits in a
competitive electricity market, while reaching the better power
quality standards is too important as it has vital effect on
customer orientation. In this paper an ABC algorithm is
developed to gain these goals all together. In order to evaluate
sag mitigation capability of the proposed algorithm, voltage
in voltage sensitive buses is investigated. An existing 20KV
network has been chosen as test network and results are
compared with the proposed method in the radial distribution
system.
Line Losses in the 14-Bus Power System Network using UPFCIDES Editor
Controlling power flow in modern power systems
can be made more flexible by the use of recent developments
in power electronic and computing control technology. The
Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) is a Flexible AC
transmission system (FACTS) device that can control all the
three system variables namely line reactance, magnitude and
phase angle difference of voltage across the line. The UPFC
provides a promising means to control power flow in modern
power systems. Essentially the performance depends on proper
control setting achievable through a power flow analysis
program. This paper presents a reliable method to meet the
requirements by developing a Newton-Raphson based load
flow calculation through which control settings of UPFC can
be determined for the pre-specified power flow between the
lines. The proposed method keeps Newton-Raphson Load Flow
(NRLF) algorithm intact and needs (little modification in the
Jacobian matrix). A MATLAB program has been developed to
calculate the control settings of UPFC and the power flow
between the lines after the load flow is converged. Case studies
have been performed on IEEE 5-bus system and 14-bus system
to show that the proposed method is effective. These studies
indicate that the method maintains the basic NRLF properties
such as fast computational speed, high degree of accuracy and
good convergence rate.
Available transfer capability computations in the indian southern e.h.v power...eSAT Journals
Abstract This paper presents three methods for computing the available transfer capability (ATC). One method is the conventional method known as continuation repeated power flow (CRPF) and other two are the intelligent techniques known as radial basis function neural network (RBFNN), basic adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS). In these two intelligent techniques, the basic ANFIS works with a multiple input single output (MISO) and it is modified as multiple input multiple output (MIMO) ANFIS using the proposed MIMO ANFIS. The main intension of this proposed method is to utilise the significant features of ANFIS with respect to the multiple outputs, as the basic ANFIS has been proved as the best intelligent techniques in the modelling of any application, but it has a disadvantage of single output and this drawback will be overcome using the proposed MIMO ANFIS. In this paper, the latest Indian southern region extra high voltage (SREHV) 72-bus system considered as test system to obtain the ATC computations using three methods. The ATC computations at desired buses are obtained with and without contingencies and compared the conventional ATC computations with the intelligent techniques. The obtained results are scrupulously verified with different test patterns and observed that the accuracy of proposed method is proved as the best as compared to the other methods for computing ATC. In this way, this paper shows a better way to compute ATC for the different open power market system Keywords— Available Transfer Capability, Total Transfer Capability, Open Power Markets, Repeated Power Flow, Radial Basis Function Neural Networks, Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System etc.
T04201162168Optimal Allocation of FACTS Device with Multiple Objectives Using...IJMER
In this paper Multi objective functions are simultaneously considered as the indexes of the system performance minimize total generation fuel cost and maximize system load-ability within system security margin. To find the optimal location and optimal value for Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC) using optimization technique Genetic Algorithm (GA) to maximize system load-ability and minimize the system losses considering multi objectives optimization approach. A GA based Optimal Power Flow (OPF) is proposed to determine the type of FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission system) controllers, its optimal location and rating of the devices in power systems. The value of TCSC and line losses is applied as measure of power system performance. The type of FACTS controllers are used and modeled for steady-state studies: TCSC, minimize total generation fuel cost and maximize system load-ability within system security margin. Simulations will be carrying on IEEE30 bus power system for type of FACTS devices.
Comparative study of methods for optimal reactive power dispatchelelijjournal
Reactive power dispatch plays a main role in order to provide good facility secure and economic operation
in the power system. In a power system optimal reactive power dispatch is supported to improve the voltage
profile, to reduce losses, to improve voltage stability, to reduce cost etc. This paper presents a brief literature survey of reactive power dispatch and also discusses a comparative study of conventional and evolutionary computation techniques applied for reactive power dispatch. The paper is useful for researchers for further research and study so that it can apply in the various areas of power system
Comparison of cascade P-PI controller tuning methods for PMDC motor based on ...IJECEIAES
In this paper, there are two contributions: The first contribution is to design a robust cascade P-PI controller to control the speed and position of the permanent magnet DC motor (PMDC). The second contribution is to use three methods to tuning the parameter values for this cascade controller by making a comparison between them to obtain the best results to ensure accurate tracking trajectory on the axis to reach the desired position. These methods are the classical method (CM) and it requires some assumptions, the genetic algorithm (GA), and the particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO). The simulation results show the system becomes unstable after applying the load when using the classical method because it assumes cancellation of the load effect. Also, an overshoot of about 3.763% is observed, and a deviation from the desired position of about 12.03 degrees is observed when using the GA algorithm, while no deviation or overshoot is observed when using the PSO algorithm. Therefore, the PSO algorithm has superiority as compared to the other two methods in improving the performance of the PMDC motor by extracting the best parameters for the cascade P-PI controller to reach the desired position at a regular speed.
Robust control of pmsm using genetic algorithm analysis with pideSAT Journals
Abstract In recent years, a remarkable evolution has been achieved by control systems in different application in Robot and many other Areas. One of the significant applications of developing control systems is the Acceleration control in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. Control operations are performed statically even after the proposal of diverse techniques in the literature. In addition, H∞ controllers are hardly ever utilized to accomplish this. As a result of this, delayed stability problem occurs in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor while controlling the acceleration or velocity. In this paper, a graphical-based acceleration stabilization technique is proposed to accomplish effective stability in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor controlling operations. the proposed technique is compared with PID Controller to obtain the best performance specifications such motors with large stability margins with robust control can be effectly used in the field of robot application. Keywords: H∞ Controller, PMSM, Stability, Acceleration, Optimisation.
Power optimisation scheme of induction motor using FLC for electric vehicleAsoka Technologies
In electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid EVs, energy efficiency is essential where the energy storage is limited. Adding to its high stability and low cost, the induction motor efficiency improves with loss minimisation. Also, it can consume more power than the actual need to perform its working when it is operating in less than full load condition. This study proposes a control strategy based on the fuzzy logic control (FLC) for EV applications. FLC controller can improve the starting current amplitude and saves more power. Through the MATLAB/SIMULINK software package, the performance of this control was verified through simulation. As compared with the conventional proportional integral derivative controller, the simulation schemes show good, high-performance results in time-domain response and rapid rejection of system-affected disturbance. Therefore, the core losses of the induction motor are greatly reduced, and in this way improves the efficiency of the driving system. Finally, the suggested control system is validated by the experimental results obtained in the authors’ laboratory, which are in good agreement with the simulation results.
A novel p q control algorithm for combined active front end converter and shu...eSAT Journals
Abstract
This paper presents a combined active front-end converter and shunt active filter (AFE+SAF) controlled by p-q theory control
algorithm. The Combined AFE+SAF is able to compensate reactive power, harmonic power and unbalanced power produced by
unbalanced linear, non linear and at the same time three phase AC to DC power conversion AFE+SAF will not pollute the source
currents. The p-q theory control algorithm is able to meat the target of load compensation and three phase AC to DC (for drives)
conversion. the AFE+SAF verified by simulation for different cases as unbalanced linear load, non linear load, unbalanced linear
and non linear load, unbalanced linear non linear and drive load. The whole simulation has been carried out on the mat lab/ simulink
software.
Keywords:- active front-end converter, shunt active power filter, p-q theory, power quality, harmonics, reactive power
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
VHDL Based Maximum Power Point Tracking of Photovoltaic Using Fuzzy Logic Con...IJECEIAES
It is important to have an efficient maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique to increase the photovoltaic (PV) generation system output efficiency. This paper presents a design of MPPT techniques for PV module to increase its efficiency. Perturb and Observe method (P&O), incremental conductance method (IC), and Fuzzy logic controller (FLC) techniques are designed to be used for MPPT. Also FLC is built using MATLAB/ SIMULINK and compared with the FLC toolbox existed in the MATLAB library. FLC does not need knowledge of the exact model of the system so it is easy to implement. A comparison between different techniques shows the effectiveness of the fuzzy logic controller techniques. Finally, the proposed FLC is built in very high speed integrated circuit description language (VHDL). The simulation results obtained with ISE Design Suite 14.6 software show a satisfactory performance with a good agreement compared to obtained values from MATLAB/SIMULINK. The good tracking efficiency and rapid response to environmental parameters changes are adopted by the simulation results.
DESIGN OF FAST TRANSIENT RESPONSE, LOW DROPOUT REGULATOR WITH ENHANCED STEADY...ijcsitcejournal
Design and implementation of control systems for power supplies require the use of efficient techniques that
provide simple and practical solutions in order to fulfill the performance requirements at an acceptable cost.
Application of manual methods of system identification in determining optimal values of controller settings is
quite time-consuming, expensive and, sometimes, may be impossible to practically carry out. This paper
describes an analytical method for the design of a control system for a fast transient response, low dropout
(LDO) linear regulated power supply on the basis of PID compensation. The controller parameters are
obtained from analytical model of the regulator circuit. Test results showed good dynamic characteristics
with adequate margin of stability. This study shows that PID parameter values sufficiently close to optimum
can easily be obtained from analytical study of the regulator system. The applied method of determining
controller settings greatly reduces design time and cost.
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IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Optimal Power Flow With UPFC Using Fuzzy- PSO With Non-Smooth Fuel Cost FunctionIJERA Editor
This paper presents an efficient and reliable evolutionary based approach to solve the Optimal Power Flow problem in electrical power network. The Particle Swarm Optimization method is used to solve optimal power Flow problem in power system by incorporating a powerful and most versatile Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems device such as Unified power Flow Controller. It is a new device in FACTS family and has great flexibility that can control Active power, Reactive power and voltage magnitudes simultaneously. In this paper optimal location is find out using Fuzzy approach and control settings of UPFC are determined by PSO. The proposed approach is examined on IEEE-30 bus system with different objective function that reflects fuel cost minimization and fuel cost with valve point effects. The test results show the effectiveness of robustness of the proposed approachcompared with the existing results in the literature.
This research implements a PI controller based on harmony search (HS) optimization algorithm for voltage source inverter to improve the output performance under step load change conditions. The HS algorithm aims to handle the trial and error procedure used in finding the PI parameters and then apply the proposed control algorithm via the eZdsp TMS320F28355 board to link the inverter prototype with the Matlab Simulink. The mean absolute error (MAE) is used as an optimization problem to minimize the output voltage error for the developed controller (PI-HS) as compared to the PI controller based particale swarm optimization algorithm (PI-PSO). Based on the experimental results obtained, it is noted that the proposed controller (PI-HS) provides a good dynamic performance, robustness, constant voltage amplitude, and fast response in terms of overshoot, transient, and steady-state.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Optimal Placement of DG for Loss Reduction and Voltage Sag Mitigation in Radi...IDES Editor
This paper presents the need to operate the power
system economically and with optimum levels of voltages has
further led to an increase in interest in Distributed
Generation. In order to reduce the power losses and to improve
the voltage in the distribution system, distributed generators
(DGs) are connected to load bus. To reduce the total power
losses in the system, the most important process is to identify
the proper location for fixing and sizing of DGs. It presents a
new methodology using a new population based meta heuristic
approach namely Artificial Bee Colony algorithm(ABC) for
the placement of Distributed Generators(DG) in the radial
distribution systems to reduce the real power losses and to
improve the voltage profile, voltage sag mitigation. The power
loss reduction is important factor for utility companies because
it is directly proportional to the company benefits in a
competitive electricity market, while reaching the better power
quality standards is too important as it has vital effect on
customer orientation. In this paper an ABC algorithm is
developed to gain these goals all together. In order to evaluate
sag mitigation capability of the proposed algorithm, voltage
in voltage sensitive buses is investigated. An existing 20KV
network has been chosen as test network and results are
compared with the proposed method in the radial distribution
system.
Line Losses in the 14-Bus Power System Network using UPFCIDES Editor
Controlling power flow in modern power systems
can be made more flexible by the use of recent developments
in power electronic and computing control technology. The
Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) is a Flexible AC
transmission system (FACTS) device that can control all the
three system variables namely line reactance, magnitude and
phase angle difference of voltage across the line. The UPFC
provides a promising means to control power flow in modern
power systems. Essentially the performance depends on proper
control setting achievable through a power flow analysis
program. This paper presents a reliable method to meet the
requirements by developing a Newton-Raphson based load
flow calculation through which control settings of UPFC can
be determined for the pre-specified power flow between the
lines. The proposed method keeps Newton-Raphson Load Flow
(NRLF) algorithm intact and needs (little modification in the
Jacobian matrix). A MATLAB program has been developed to
calculate the control settings of UPFC and the power flow
between the lines after the load flow is converged. Case studies
have been performed on IEEE 5-bus system and 14-bus system
to show that the proposed method is effective. These studies
indicate that the method maintains the basic NRLF properties
such as fast computational speed, high degree of accuracy and
good convergence rate.
Available transfer capability computations in the indian southern e.h.v power...eSAT Journals
Abstract This paper presents three methods for computing the available transfer capability (ATC). One method is the conventional method known as continuation repeated power flow (CRPF) and other two are the intelligent techniques known as radial basis function neural network (RBFNN), basic adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS). In these two intelligent techniques, the basic ANFIS works with a multiple input single output (MISO) and it is modified as multiple input multiple output (MIMO) ANFIS using the proposed MIMO ANFIS. The main intension of this proposed method is to utilise the significant features of ANFIS with respect to the multiple outputs, as the basic ANFIS has been proved as the best intelligent techniques in the modelling of any application, but it has a disadvantage of single output and this drawback will be overcome using the proposed MIMO ANFIS. In this paper, the latest Indian southern region extra high voltage (SREHV) 72-bus system considered as test system to obtain the ATC computations using three methods. The ATC computations at desired buses are obtained with and without contingencies and compared the conventional ATC computations with the intelligent techniques. The obtained results are scrupulously verified with different test patterns and observed that the accuracy of proposed method is proved as the best as compared to the other methods for computing ATC. In this way, this paper shows a better way to compute ATC for the different open power market system Keywords— Available Transfer Capability, Total Transfer Capability, Open Power Markets, Repeated Power Flow, Radial Basis Function Neural Networks, Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System etc.
T04201162168Optimal Allocation of FACTS Device with Multiple Objectives Using...IJMER
In this paper Multi objective functions are simultaneously considered as the indexes of the system performance minimize total generation fuel cost and maximize system load-ability within system security margin. To find the optimal location and optimal value for Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC) using optimization technique Genetic Algorithm (GA) to maximize system load-ability and minimize the system losses considering multi objectives optimization approach. A GA based Optimal Power Flow (OPF) is proposed to determine the type of FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission system) controllers, its optimal location and rating of the devices in power systems. The value of TCSC and line losses is applied as measure of power system performance. The type of FACTS controllers are used and modeled for steady-state studies: TCSC, minimize total generation fuel cost and maximize system load-ability within system security margin. Simulations will be carrying on IEEE30 bus power system for type of FACTS devices.
Comparative study of methods for optimal reactive power dispatchelelijjournal
Reactive power dispatch plays a main role in order to provide good facility secure and economic operation
in the power system. In a power system optimal reactive power dispatch is supported to improve the voltage
profile, to reduce losses, to improve voltage stability, to reduce cost etc. This paper presents a brief literature survey of reactive power dispatch and also discusses a comparative study of conventional and evolutionary computation techniques applied for reactive power dispatch. The paper is useful for researchers for further research and study so that it can apply in the various areas of power system
Comparison of cascade P-PI controller tuning methods for PMDC motor based on ...IJECEIAES
In this paper, there are two contributions: The first contribution is to design a robust cascade P-PI controller to control the speed and position of the permanent magnet DC motor (PMDC). The second contribution is to use three methods to tuning the parameter values for this cascade controller by making a comparison between them to obtain the best results to ensure accurate tracking trajectory on the axis to reach the desired position. These methods are the classical method (CM) and it requires some assumptions, the genetic algorithm (GA), and the particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO). The simulation results show the system becomes unstable after applying the load when using the classical method because it assumes cancellation of the load effect. Also, an overshoot of about 3.763% is observed, and a deviation from the desired position of about 12.03 degrees is observed when using the GA algorithm, while no deviation or overshoot is observed when using the PSO algorithm. Therefore, the PSO algorithm has superiority as compared to the other two methods in improving the performance of the PMDC motor by extracting the best parameters for the cascade P-PI controller to reach the desired position at a regular speed.
Robust control of pmsm using genetic algorithm analysis with pideSAT Journals
Abstract In recent years, a remarkable evolution has been achieved by control systems in different application in Robot and many other Areas. One of the significant applications of developing control systems is the Acceleration control in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. Control operations are performed statically even after the proposal of diverse techniques in the literature. In addition, H∞ controllers are hardly ever utilized to accomplish this. As a result of this, delayed stability problem occurs in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor while controlling the acceleration or velocity. In this paper, a graphical-based acceleration stabilization technique is proposed to accomplish effective stability in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor controlling operations. the proposed technique is compared with PID Controller to obtain the best performance specifications such motors with large stability margins with robust control can be effectly used in the field of robot application. Keywords: H∞ Controller, PMSM, Stability, Acceleration, Optimisation.
Power optimisation scheme of induction motor using FLC for electric vehicleAsoka Technologies
In electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid EVs, energy efficiency is essential where the energy storage is limited. Adding to its high stability and low cost, the induction motor efficiency improves with loss minimisation. Also, it can consume more power than the actual need to perform its working when it is operating in less than full load condition. This study proposes a control strategy based on the fuzzy logic control (FLC) for EV applications. FLC controller can improve the starting current amplitude and saves more power. Through the MATLAB/SIMULINK software package, the performance of this control was verified through simulation. As compared with the conventional proportional integral derivative controller, the simulation schemes show good, high-performance results in time-domain response and rapid rejection of system-affected disturbance. Therefore, the core losses of the induction motor are greatly reduced, and in this way improves the efficiency of the driving system. Finally, the suggested control system is validated by the experimental results obtained in the authors’ laboratory, which are in good agreement with the simulation results.
A novel p q control algorithm for combined active front end converter and shu...eSAT Journals
Abstract
This paper presents a combined active front-end converter and shunt active filter (AFE+SAF) controlled by p-q theory control
algorithm. The Combined AFE+SAF is able to compensate reactive power, harmonic power and unbalanced power produced by
unbalanced linear, non linear and at the same time three phase AC to DC power conversion AFE+SAF will not pollute the source
currents. The p-q theory control algorithm is able to meat the target of load compensation and three phase AC to DC (for drives)
conversion. the AFE+SAF verified by simulation for different cases as unbalanced linear load, non linear load, unbalanced linear
and non linear load, unbalanced linear non linear and drive load. The whole simulation has been carried out on the mat lab/ simulink
software.
Keywords:- active front-end converter, shunt active power filter, p-q theory, power quality, harmonics, reactive power
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VHDL Based Maximum Power Point Tracking of Photovoltaic Using Fuzzy Logic Con...IJECEIAES
It is important to have an efficient maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique to increase the photovoltaic (PV) generation system output efficiency. This paper presents a design of MPPT techniques for PV module to increase its efficiency. Perturb and Observe method (P&O), incremental conductance method (IC), and Fuzzy logic controller (FLC) techniques are designed to be used for MPPT. Also FLC is built using MATLAB/ SIMULINK and compared with the FLC toolbox existed in the MATLAB library. FLC does not need knowledge of the exact model of the system so it is easy to implement. A comparison between different techniques shows the effectiveness of the fuzzy logic controller techniques. Finally, the proposed FLC is built in very high speed integrated circuit description language (VHDL). The simulation results obtained with ISE Design Suite 14.6 software show a satisfactory performance with a good agreement compared to obtained values from MATLAB/SIMULINK. The good tracking efficiency and rapid response to environmental parameters changes are adopted by the simulation results.
DESIGN OF FAST TRANSIENT RESPONSE, LOW DROPOUT REGULATOR WITH ENHANCED STEADY...ijcsitcejournal
Design and implementation of control systems for power supplies require the use of efficient techniques that
provide simple and practical solutions in order to fulfill the performance requirements at an acceptable cost.
Application of manual methods of system identification in determining optimal values of controller settings is
quite time-consuming, expensive and, sometimes, may be impossible to practically carry out. This paper
describes an analytical method for the design of a control system for a fast transient response, low dropout
(LDO) linear regulated power supply on the basis of PID compensation. The controller parameters are
obtained from analytical model of the regulator circuit. Test results showed good dynamic characteristics
with adequate margin of stability. This study shows that PID parameter values sufficiently close to optimum
can easily be obtained from analytical study of the regulator system. The applied method of determining
controller settings greatly reduces design time and cost.
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Optimal Power Flow With UPFC Using Fuzzy- PSO With Non-Smooth Fuel Cost FunctionIJERA Editor
This paper presents an efficient and reliable evolutionary based approach to solve the Optimal Power Flow problem in electrical power network. The Particle Swarm Optimization method is used to solve optimal power Flow problem in power system by incorporating a powerful and most versatile Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems device such as Unified power Flow Controller. It is a new device in FACTS family and has great flexibility that can control Active power, Reactive power and voltage magnitudes simultaneously. In this paper optimal location is find out using Fuzzy approach and control settings of UPFC are determined by PSO. The proposed approach is examined on IEEE-30 bus system with different objective function that reflects fuel cost minimization and fuel cost with valve point effects. The test results show the effectiveness of robustness of the proposed approachcompared with the existing results in the literature.
This research implements a PI controller based on harmony search (HS) optimization algorithm for voltage source inverter to improve the output performance under step load change conditions. The HS algorithm aims to handle the trial and error procedure used in finding the PI parameters and then apply the proposed control algorithm via the eZdsp TMS320F28355 board to link the inverter prototype with the Matlab Simulink. The mean absolute error (MAE) is used as an optimization problem to minimize the output voltage error for the developed controller (PI-HS) as compared to the PI controller based particale swarm optimization algorithm (PI-PSO). Based on the experimental results obtained, it is noted that the proposed controller (PI-HS) provides a good dynamic performance, robustness, constant voltage amplitude, and fast response in terms of overshoot, transient, and steady-state.
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This paper compares the reduction of harmonics in various level cascaded H-bridge inverters. The switching angles for the cascaded H-bridge inverter were calculated by evolutionary optimization technique. Fourier analysis is used to determine the switching angles for the desired electrical parameters.
Lower order harmonics such as third, fifth, seventh, ninth and eleventh order harmonics were taken into consideration to reduce the total harmonic distortion. Simulation was done for thirteen, fifteen and seventeen level cascaded H-bridge inverters using Matlab. Total harmonic distortion of voltage and current for R, RL and Motor load were analyzed.
A Hybrid Formulation between Differential Evolution and Simulated Annealing A...TELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
The aim of this paper is to solve the optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD) problem.
Metaheuristic algorithms have been extensively used to solve optimization problems in a reasonable time
without requiring in-depth knowledge of the treated problem. The perform ance of a metaheuristic requires
a compromise between exploitation and exploration of the search space. However, it is rarely to have the
two characteristics in the same search method, where the current emergence of hybrid methods. This
paper presents a hybrid formulation between two different metaheuristics: differential evolution (based on a
population of solution) and simulated annealing (based on a unique solution) to solve ORPD. The first one
is characterized with the high capacity of exploration, while the second has a good exploitation of the
search space. For the control variables, a mixed representation (continuous/discrete), is proposed. The
robustness of the method is tested on the IEEE 30 bus test system.
A Tactical Chaos based PWM Technique for Distortion Restraint and Power Spect...IJPEDS-IAES
The pulse width modulated voltage source inverters (PWM-VSI) dominate in the modern industrial environment. The conventional PWM methods are designed to have higher fundamental voltage, easy filtering and reduced total harmonic distortion (THD). There are number of clustered harmonics around the multiples of switching frequency in the output of conventional sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) and space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) inverters. This is due to their fixed switching frequency while the variable switching frequency makes the filtering very complex. Random carrier PWM (RCPWM) methods are the host of PWM methods, which use randomized carrier frequency and result in a harmonic profile with well distributed harmonic power (no harmonic possesses significant magnitude and hence no filtering is required). This paper proposes a chaos-based PWM (CPWM) strategy, which utilizes a chaotically changing switching frequency to spread the harmonics continuously to a wideband and to reduce the peak harmonics to a great extent. This can be an effective way to suppress the current harmonics and torque ripple in induction motor drives. The proposed CPWM scheme is simulated using MATLAB / SIMULINK software and implemented in three phase voltage source inverter (VSI) using field programmable gate array (FPGA).
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Modern Tools for the Small-Signal Stability Analysis and Design of FACTS Assi...Power System Operation
There has recently been an intense development of eigenanalysis tools for power systems dynamics and control. This paper provides an up-to-date review of the major algorithms available. Comments on other relevant but yet unpublished algorithms are also made.
The conventional state-space description is obtained through the elimination of the algebraic variables of the mathematical model. In many applications, the power system case included, the algebraic variables in the model are usually more numerous than the state variables.
The problem of multiple, decentralized controller synthesis in large, FACTS assisted power systems is addressed.
A report in CIGRE [1] recognized the large benefits of working with the unreduced set of differential-algebraic equations linearized at an operating point. The resulting power system Jacobian is large and highly sparse, allowing efficient use of sparsity oriented programming. The computation of all system eigenvalues, not practical for large power systems, was since then replaced by the computation of only the eigenvalues of interest.
A good part of the paper is dedicated to showing the high productivity gains achieved when using a well designed package for graphical display and animation of results.
The pressing needs for better utilization of existing transmission and generation equipment will eventually dictate a wider use of FACTS devices. The higher complexity and stricter requirements on power system controls, under both steady-state and dynamic conditions, calls for the immediate development and use of more sophisticated computer tools. The material in this paper may help the further development of one of these tools.
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Security constrained optimal load dispatch using hpso technique for thermal s...eSAT Publishing House
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Security constrained optimal load dispatch using hpso technique for thermal s...eSAT Journals
Abstract This paper presents Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization (HPSO) technique to solve the Optimal Load Dispatch (OLD) problems with line flow constrain, bus voltage limits and generator operating constraints. In the proposed HPSO method both features of EP and PSO are incorporated, so the combined HPSO algorithm may become more effective to find the optimal solutions. In this paper, the proposed Hybrid PSO, PSO and EP techniques have been tested on IEEE14, 30 bus systems. Numerical simulation results show that the Hybrid PSO algorithm outperformed standard PSO algorithm and Evolution Programming method on the same problem and can save considerable cost of Optimal Load Dispatch.
An Optimal LFC in Two-Area Power Systems Using a Meta-heuristic Optimization...IJECEIAES
In this study, an optimal meta-heuristic optimization algorithm for load frequency control (LFC) is utilized in two-area power systems. This metaheuristic algorithm is called harmony search (HS), it is used to tune PI controller parameters (퐾 ) automatically. The developed controller (HSPI) with LFC loop is very important to minimize the system frequency and 푝 , 퐾 푖 keep the system power is maintained at scheduled values under sudden loads changes. Integral absolute error (IAE) is used as an objective function to enhance the overall system performance in terms of settling time, maximum deviation, and peak time. The two-area power systems and developed controller are modelled using MATLAB software (Simulink/Code). As a result, the developed control algorithm (HS-PI) is more robustness and efficient as compared to PSO-PI control algorithm under same operation conditions.
Meta-heuristic optimization techniques are important tools to define the optimal solutions for many problems. In this paper, a new advanced artificial intelligence (AI) based direct torque control (DTC) speed drives are optimally designed and implemented in real time to achieve a high performance permanent-magnet synchronous-motor (PMSM) drive. Grey wolf (GW) algorithms are used with the standard PID-based DTC (PIDDTC) and with the DTC with fuzzy logic (FDTC) based speed controllers. DSPACE DS1202 is utilized in the real-time implementation. MATLAB SIMULINK is used to simulate the steady-state (S.S.) and dynamic responses. The overall system is tested at different operating conditions for both simulation and practical work and all results are presented. A comparison between experimental and simulation results is performed and also a comparison between different applied intelligent techniques is introduced.
Analysis of Harmonics and Ripple Current in Multi-Module Converters with Incr...IAES-IJPEDS
Controlled rectifiers are considered as the most important hardware part in
the field of HVDC systems in transmission lines and can be used for a
number of power electronics based system operation, control and utility
applications. In this paper, a brief design of a 12-pulse, 24-pulse, 36-pulse
and a 48-pulse converter connected to the grid is presented along with the
harmonic and ripple current analysis with its comparison statistics and thus
providing a justification for the suitable ones. The performance of the
12, 24, 36 and 48-pulse converters are compared for their effectiveness in
both quantitatively as well as qualitatively. Further, comparison of the
48-pulse converter on its THD and current ripple which is connected towards
the grid with simple pulse width modulation technique is also proposed. It
combines all features of the low switching concepts and DC current reinjection
techniques. Some basic topological explanation of the controlled
rectifiers and simulation results using MATLAB are also presented in this
paper in order to justify the harmonic analysis. The simulation results along
with the quantitative results shows the effectiveness of the proposed scheme
for the cancelation or the elimination of the harmonics result in maximum
harmonic mitigation, for high power utility applications, the 48-pulse
converter is most fitting to improve the conversion efficiency, low di/dt
and dv/dt and active and reactive power controllability.
OPTIMAL TORQUE RIPPLE CONTROL OF ASYNCHRONOUS DRIVE USING INTELLIGENT CONTROL...elelijjournal
The dynamic performance of an asynchronous machine when operated with cascaded Voltage Source Inverter using Space Vector Modulation (SVM) technique is presented in this paper. A classical model of Induction Motor Drive based on Direct Torque Control (DTC) method is considered which displays
appreciable run-time operation with very simple hysteresis control scheme. Direct control of the torque and flux variables is achieved by choosing suitable inverter voltage space vector from a lookup table. Under varying torque conditions the performance of the drive system is verified using MATLAB/Simulink software tool. The ripple content in the torque parameter is significant when traditional PI controller and Fuzzy approach are configured in the proposed system. Finally, by replacing the PI-Fuzzy controller with Hybrid Controller the torque ripple minimization can be achieved during no-load and loaded conditions.
A new design of fuzzy logic controller optimized by PSO-SCSO applied to SFO-D...IJECEIAES
In this article, a new strategy for the design of fuzzy logic controllers (FLC) is proposed. This strategy is based on the optimization of the FLC, by the hybridization between the particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) and the sine-cosine swarm optimization algorithm (SCSO), This new strategy is called FLC-PSCSO. The input-output gains and the geometric shapes of the triangular membership functions of the FLC are the objective functions to be optimized. The optimization of the latter is obtained by minimizing a cost function based on the combination of two criteria, the integral time absolute error (ITAE) and the integral absolute error (IAE). A comparison between the conventional FLC and the proposed FLC-PSCSO is made. The FLC optimized by PSCSO shows a remarkable improvement in the performance of the controlled induction motor.
Economic Load Dispatch Problem with Valve – Point Effect Using a Binary Bat A...IDES Editor
This paper proposes application of BAT algorithm
for solving economic load dispatch problem. BAT
algorithmic rule is predicated on the localization
characteristics of micro bats. The proposed approach has
been examined and tested with the numerical results of
economic load dispatch problems with three and five
generating units with valve - point loading without
considering prohibited operating zones and ramp rate limits.
The results of the projected BAT formula are compared with
that of other techniques such as lambda iteration, GA, PSO,
APSO, EP, ABC and basic principle. For each case, the
projected algorithmic program outperforms the answer
reported for the existing algorithms. Additionally, the
promising results show the hardness, quick convergence
and potency of the projected technique.
Multilevel Inverters are getting popular and have become more attractive to researchers in the recent times for high power applications due to their better power quality and higher efficiency as compared to two level inverters. This research work presents a detailed comparative analysis of various multicarrier sinusoidal PWM schemes such as In Phase Disposition, Phase Opposition Disposition and Alternate Phase Opposite Disposition implemented on five level conventional and modified cascaded h-bridge inverters in MATLAB/SIMULINK software. Conventional five level topology uses eight switches and suffers from increased switching complexity while modified five level topology uses only five switches and is recommended to reduce switching complexity and switching losses. It also ensures less number of components, reduced size and overall cost of the system. The effect of modulation index (Ma) on the output harmonic contents in various PWM techniques is also analyzed.
Performance assessment of an optimization strategy proposed for power systemsTELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
In the present article, the selection process of the topology of an artificial neural network (ANN) as well as its configuration are exposed. The ANN was adapted to work with the Newton Raphson (NR) method for the calculation of power flow and voltage optimization in the PQ nodes of a 10-node power system represented by the IEEE 1250 standard system. The purpose is to assess and compare its results with the ones obtained by implementing ant colony and genetic algorithms in the optimization of the same system. As a result, it is stated that the voltages in all system nodes surpass 0,99 p.u., thus representing a 20% increase in the optimal scenario, where the algorithm took 30 seconds, of which 9 seconds were used in the training and validation processes of the ANN.
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42 30 nA Comparative Study of Power Semiconductor Devices for Industrial PWM ...IAES-IJPEDS
The growing demand of energy translates into efficiency requirements of
energy conversion systems and electric drives. Both these systems are based
on Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Inverter. In this paper we firstly present
the state of art of the main types of semiconductors devices for Industrial
PWM Inverter. In particular we examine the last generations of Silicon
Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)
and we present a comparison between these devices, obtained by SPICE
simulations, both for static characteristics at different temperatures and for
dynamic ones at different gate resistance, in order to identify the one which
makes the PWM inverter more efficient.
Modeling and State Feedback Controller Design of Tubular Linear Permanent Mag...IAES-IJPEDS
In this paper a state feedback controller for tubular linear permanent magnet
synchronous motor (TLPMSM) containing two gas springs, is presented.
The proposed TLPMSM controller is used to control reciprocating motions
of TLPMSM. The analytical plant model of TLPMSM is a multi-input
multi-output (MIMO) system which is decoupled to some sub single-input
single-output (SISO) systems, then, the sub SISO systems are converted to
sub-state space models. Indeed, the TLPMSM state space model is decoupled
to some sub-state spaces, and then, the gains of state feedback are calculated
by linear quadratic regulation (LQR) method for each sub-state space
separately. The controller decreases the distortions of the waveforms.
The simulation results indicate the validity of the controller.
Comparative Study of Various Adjustable Speed Drives during Voltage SagIAES-IJPEDS
This Paper compares the sensitivity of various adjustable speed drives to
voltage sag for the process control applications. Three phase voltage sag of
type B caused due to SLG fault is considered and four topologies of ASD’s
are compared in this paper. The comparison is done especially in speed,
voltage, current and torque of the ASDs. Diode rectifier without z source
inverter, diode rectifier with z source inverter, single phase two leg Vienna
rectifier and single phase neutral linked Vienna with z source inverter are
compared and the best one is highlighted. The circuits of various ASD’s are
simulated using Matlab /Simulink.
Modified Distribution Transformer for Enhancing Power Quality in Distribution...IAES-IJPEDS
The percentage of non-linear loads in the power distribution sector is increasing
day by day. Harmonics injected by these non-linear loads circulate in the delta
windings of the conventional distribution transformer thereby increasing the
temperature and losses. This reduces the efficiency and life of the transformers.
In a modified distribution transformer configuration proposed recently, called
star-star-delta_utilized configuration (YYD_utilized), the harmonics circulating
in the delta winding was utilized and the drainage power thus recovered was
used to power auxiliary loads. This paper presents the experimental studies
conducted on YYD_utilized distribution transformer. When compared to
conventional star-star, delta-star and star-star-delta transformers, the new
configuration of YYD_utilized transformer has shown considerable
improvement in transformer efficiency. The results obtained show that when
the power from the circulating harmonics is recovered and utilized, it not only
improves transformer efficiency but also improves the power factor
and reduces the harmonic distortions at the primary side of the transformer.
The results obtained also suggest the existence of maximum power point or an
optimum loading for the recovered harmonic power.
Modelling of Virtual Synchronous Converter for Grid-Inverter Synchronization ...IAES-IJPEDS
In this paper, virtual synchronous converter (VSCon) is been developed
which mimic the behavior of synchronous generator as in order to have fast
synchronization between the inverter with the grid. This synchronization is
important before can sent the power among inverter-grid connection. This
technique can also been applied at the distributed generated sources when are
connected to the local microgrids. Here, the frequency and voltage
synchronization also can be controlled at the same time some improvement
on synchronous generator mathematical model that is suitable to be
implemented into the inverter control. The whole unit of VSCon is operated
and simulated in Matlab/Simulink in order to observe all consequences
during synchronizing the voltage, frequency and phase-angle. It has been
verified by the simulation circuit where, the power converter can be
synchronized with the microrids without using a PLL unit for self
synchronization. This VSCon technique has proven that, by applying the
concept of the synchronous generator model in inverter control, it can cause
the inverter to behave as generator system, which does not required any
phase information from the grid in order to be synchronized.
Enhanced Crowbar Protection for Fault Ride through Capability of Wind Generat...IAES-IJPEDS
Due to increasing demand in power, the integration of renewable sources like
wind generation into power system is gaining much importance nowadays.
The heavy penetration of wind power into the power system leads to many
integration issues mainly due to the intermittent nature of the wind and the
desirability for variable speed operation of the generators. As the wind power
generation depends on the wind speed, its integration into the grid has
noticeable influence on the system stability and becomes an important issue
especially when a fault occurs on the grid. The protective disconnection of a
large amount of wind power during a fault will be an unacceptable
consequence and threatens the power system stability. With the increasing
use of wind turbines employing Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG)
technology, it becomes a necessity to investigate their behavior during grid
faults and support them with fault ride through capability. This paper
presents the modeling and simulation of a doubly fed induction generator
according to grid code compatibility driven by a wind turbine connected to
the grid. This paper analyses the voltage sag due to a three-phase fault in the
wind connected grid. A control strategy including a crowbar circuit has been
developed in MATLAB/SIMULINK to bypass the rotor over currents during
grid fault to enhance the fault ride through capability and to maintain system
stability. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed control
strategies in DFIG based grid connected wind turbine system.
An Improved of Multiple Harmonic Sources Identification in Distribution Syste...IAES-IJPEDS
This paper introduces an improved of multiple harmonic sources
identification that been produced by inverter loads in power system using
time-frequency distribution (TFD) analysis which is spectrogram.
The spectrogram is a very applicable method to represent signals in
time-frequency representation (TFR) and the main advantages
of spectrogram are the accuracy, speed of the algorithm and use low memory
size such that it can be computed rapidly. The identification of multiple
harmonic sources is based on the significant relationship of spectral
impedances which are the fundamental impedance (Z1) and harmonic
impedance (Zh) that extracted from TFR. To verify the accuracy of the
proposed method, MATLAB simulations carried out several unique cases
with different harmonic producing loads on IEEE 4-bus test feeder cases. It is
proven that the proposed method is superior with 100% correct identification
of multiple harmonic sources. It is envisioned that the method is very
accurate, fast and cost efficient to localize harmonic sources in distribution
system.
Performance and Energy Saving Analysis of Grid Connected Photovoltaic in West...IAES-IJPEDS
The paper presents performance and energy saving analysis of 1.25 kWp grid
connected photovoltaic system under difference weather condition in West
Sumatera. The measured data were performed during weather data that often
occur in West Sumatra i.e. sunny, overcast, raining and cloudy.
The synchronizing process successfully done even bad weather conditions
when sunlight was low automatically. Photovoltaic in average start
producing power from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for normal or clear sky, however
under overcast, raining and cloudy weather, the PV power decreased and
disconnected earlier before sunset. During intermittent raining, overcast and
cloud covered the PV power output show an irregular profile. The PV energy
saving performed for three residential connection cases: 1300 VA, 900 VA
with subsidized and 900 VA without subsidized. The solar PV installation
have more benefits and energy saving for 1300 VA, 900 VA without
subsidized with payback period around 8.5 years. However, the 900 VA with
subsidized take longer 20.8 years, but still in PV lifespan 25 years. In the
future, household subsidies may be reduced or eliminated, the solar energy
will be viable alternative of energy resources when it can produce electricity
at a cost equivalent to utility grid PLN rate.
An Improved Constant Voltage Based MPPT Technique for PMDC MotorIAES-IJPEDS
Stand-alone photovoltaic (SAPV) systems are being used in remote areas
and are being seen as one of the promising solution in this regard. The SAPV
system as presented in the paper consists of solar PV panel, a DC-DC
converter, a controller and a PMDC motor. The current-voltage and powervoltage
characteristics being nonlinear, the SAPV system require maximum
power point techniques (MPPT) control techniques to extract maximum
power available from the PV cell. A voltage based MPPT technique which is
capable of tracking MPP has been selected because of numerous advantages
it offers such as: simple and low cost of implementation. The limitation of
constant voltage method is that its efficiency is low as the PV panel has to be
disconnected from the load for measurement of the open circuit voltage
(Voc). In the presented paper, the authors have removed this limitation by
using a pilot PV panel for measurement of Voc. A proportional-integrator (PI)
based controller is used in implementation of constant voltage MPP
technique and the modeling is done in MATLAB®/SIMULINK simulation
environment. The simulation results are presented and discussed in the paper,
the results shows that the efficiency of the system has increased.
A Discrete PLL Based Load Frequency Control of FLC-Based PV-Wind Hybrid Power...IAES-IJPEDS
The sun and wind-based generation are considered to besource of green
power generation which can mitigate the power demand issues. As solar and
wind power advancements are entrenched and the infiltration of these
Renewable Energy Sources (RES) into to network is expanding dynamically.
So, as to outline a legitimate control and to harness power from RES the
learning of natural conditions for a specific area is fundamental. Fuzzy Logic
Controller (FLC) based Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controlled
boost converter are utilized for viable operation and to keep DC voltage
steady at desired level. The control scheme of the inverter is intended to keep
the load voltage and frequency of the AC supply at aconstant level regardless
of progress in natural conditions and burden. A Simulink model of the
proposed Hybrid system with the MPPT controlled Boost converters
and Voltage regulated Inverter for stand-alone application is developed in
MATLAB R2015a, Version 8.5.0. The ongoing information of Wind Speed
and Solar Irradiation levels are recorded at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
the performance of the voltage regulated inverter under constant and varying
linearAC load is analyzed. The investigation shows that the magnitude of
load voltage and frequency of the load voltage is maintained at desired level
by the proposed inverter control logic.
An Adaptive Virtual Impedance Based Droop Control Scheme for Parallel Inverte...IAES-IJPEDS
This paper presents an adaptive virtual impedance based droop control
scheme for parallel inverter operation in low voltage microgrid. Because it is
essential to achieve power sharing between inverters in microgrid, various
droop control schemes have been proposed. In practice, the line impedance
between inverters and the point of common coupling (PCC) in microgrid are
not always equal. This imbalance in line impedance often results in a reactive
power mismatch among inverters. This problem has been solved by
introducing a virtual impedance loop in the conventional droop control
scheme. However, the reactive power sharing performance of this method is
still deteriorated when the line impedances change during operation. To
overcome such a problem, a new control scheme that is based on a virtual
impedance loop and an impedance estimation scheme is proposed.
To monitor the changes in line impedances, the impedance estimator is
implemented by using the output voltages and currents of inverters as well as
the voltages at the PCC. To compensate for the reactive power mismatch due
to the line impedance changes, the estimated line impedance is fed to the
virtual impedance loop in which it adjusts the virtual impedance value.
Comparative simulation results with the conventional ones verify the
effectiveness of the proposed adaptive virtual impedance based droop control
scheme.
Open-Switch Fault-Tolerant Control of Power Converters in a Grid-Connected Ph...IAES-IJPEDS
This paper presents the study of an open switch fault tolerant control of a
grid-connected photovoltaic system. The studied system is based on the
classical DC-DC boost converter and a bidirectional 6-pulse DC-AC
converter. The objective is to provide an open-switch fault detection method
and fault-tolerant control for both of boost converter and grid-side converter
(GSC) in a grid-connected photovoltaic system. A fast fault detection method
and a reliable fault-tolerant topology are required to ensure continuity of
service, and achieve a faster corrective maintenance. In this work, the mean
value of the error voltages is used as fault indicator for the GSC, while, for
the boost converter the inductor current form is used as fault indicator. The
fault-tolerant topology was achieved by adding one redundant switch to the
boost converter, and by adding one redundant leg to the GSC. The results of
the fault tolerant control are presented and discussed to validate the proposed
approach under different scenarios and different solar irradiances.
Photovoltaic System with SEPIC Converter Controlled by the Fuzzy LogicIAES-IJPEDS
In this work, a fuzzy logic controller is used to control the output voltage of a
photovoltaic system with a DC-DC converter; type Single Ended Primary
Inductor Converter (SEPIC). The system is designed for 210 W solar
photovoltaic (SCHOTT 210) panel and to feed an average demand of 78 W.
This system includes solar panels, SEPIC converter and fuzzy logic
controller. The SEPIC converter provides a constant DC bus voltage and its
duty cycle controlled by the fuzzy logic controller which is needed to
improve PV panel’s utilization efficiency. A fuzzy logic controller (FLC) is
also used to generate the PWM signal for the SEPIC converter.
An Approach to Voltage Quality Enhancement by Introduction of CWVM for Distri...IAES-IJPEDS
This paper presented with problems related with voltage flicker in power
system networks. Several international standard issued to control the voltage
flicker are briefly described and some important methods to analyse
electrical circuits with sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal waveforms are
introduced and evaluated. One of these methods-Cockcroft Walton Voltage
Multiplier (CWVM) has been used to increase the voltage of a filter, which is
also described in this paper as a practical application. The filter can
compensate for harmonic currents, power factor, and unbalance voltage.The
simulation results using Multisimare presented, showing that good dynamic
and steady-state response can be achieved with this approach.
Electric Power Converter with a Wide Input Voltage RangeIAES-IJPEDS
The electric power converter for downhole telemetry systems of oil-well
pumps include a downhole block connected to the pump that contains
electronic circuits required for the operation of the motor pump sensors
and transmission of data about their condition to the surface are described.
A few methods of electric power conversion for this purpose are considered.
The circuit contained two steps of voltage converting are proposed.
The electrical scheme of this method is considered in the article. Proposed
decisions are simulated and verified experimentally. The input high supply
voltage range (200-4200 V) without loss of efficiency (even temporary) was
obtained. The results of simulation and experimental studies have shown
very close results.
Design and Implementation of Real Time Charging Optimization for Hybrid Elect...IAES-IJPEDS
Electric vehicle (EV) has gained incredible interest from the past two decade
as one of the hopeful greenhouse gasses solution. The number of Electric
Vehicle (EV) is increasing around the world; hence that making EVs user
friendly becomes more important. The main challenge in usage of EV is the
charging time required for the batteries used in EV. As a consequence, this
subject matter has been researched in many credentials where a wide range
of solutions have been proposed. However those solutions are in nature due
to the complex hardware structure. To provide an unswerving journey
an Android application based charging optimization is proposed.
This application is aimed at giving relevant information about the EV’s
battery state of charge (SOC), accurate location of the EV, booking of the
charging slots using token system and route planner. At emergency
situations, an alternative service is provided by mobile charging stations.
Route planner indicates the temperature by which prediction of reaching the
destination can be done. In addition to that nearest places such as parks,
motels are indicated. The estimated time and distance between the electric
vehicle and the charging station is calculated by the charging station server
according to which the parking lot is allocated. Vehicle to charging station
communication is established for the time estimation of charging. This will
help the EV users to know about charge status and charging station, which
support fast charging method and availability of the station on the go
and also when to charge their EV. The Arduino UNO board has been used
for the hardware part. The hardware results are confirming the conceptual of
the proposed work.
Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Induction Motor Drive for Agriculture Pu...IAES-IJPEDS
This paper presents water pumping system using renewable source (solar)
without the use of chemical storage batteries. In this converter-inverter
circuit is used to drive Induction motor. The Converter used here is Two
Inductor boost converter (TIBC), which consists of a resonant tank, voltage
doubler rectifier and a snubber circuit. TIBC is designed to drive the three
phase induction motor from PV energy. TIBC converter is also known as
current fed multi resonant converter having high voltage gain and low input
current ripple. Converter switches are controlled through hysteresis controller
and ZCS resonant topologies. Solar PV power fluctuates according to
irradiation level of sunlight and hence tracking of maximum power at all
time is mandatory. SPWM control with third harmonic injection is used to
trigger the IGBT’s in the inverter. The development is oriented to achieve a
more efficient, reliable, maintenance free and cheaper solution than the
standard ones, that uses DC motors or low voltage synchronous motors.
The proposed method is verified with MATLAB/SIMULINK and the system
simulation confirms the performance of the proposed system.
Comparison of Sine and Space Vector Modulated Embedded Z-Source Inverter fed ...IAES-IJPEDS
This paper deals with performance of photovoltaic powered Embedded
Z-Source Inverter (EZSI) fed Induction motor drive. The DC output from the
PV-Panel is boosted and converted into AC using Embedded Z-Source
Inverter. EZSI system based on the concept of Z-Source Inverter (ZSI),
which provides single stage power conversion. The EZSI also produce same
voltage gain as that of the ZSI based system. In EZSI the DC source is
embedded within the X-shaped LC impedance network, due to this EZSI has
the added advantage of inherent source filtering capability, this can be
achieved without any extra passive filter. EZSI can produce the AC output
voltage which is greater than the DC link voltage. EZSI system also provides
ride-through capability under voltage sags. In this paper the performance of
space vector modulated EZSI fed Induction Motor Drive is compared with
sinusoidal PWM controlled EZSI fed Drive system. The PV powered EZSI
fed three phase Induction Motor System is designed, modeled and simulated
using MAT LAB-SIMULINK and the corresponding results are presented.
This drive system has advantages like voltage boosting ability and reduced
harmonic content.
Single-Phase Multilevel Inverter with Simpler Basic Unit Cells for Photovolta...IAES-IJPEDS
This paper presents a single-phase multilevel inverter (MLI) with simpler
basic unit cells. The proposed MLI is able to operate in two modes, i.e.
charge mode to charge the batteries, and inverter mode to supply AC power
to load, and therefore, it is inherently suitable for photovoltaic (PV) power
generation applications. The proposed MLI requires lower number of power
MOSFETs and gate driver units, which will translate into higher cost saving
and better system reliability. The power MOSFETs in the basic unit cells
and H-bridge module are switched at near fundamental frequency, i.e. 100
Hz and 50 Hz, respectively, resulting in lower switching losses. For low total
harmonic distortion (THD) operation, a deep scanning method is employed
to calculate the switching angles of the MLI. The lowest THD obtained is
8.91% at modulation index of 0.82. The performance of the proposed MLI
(9-level) has been simulated and evaluated experimentally. The simulation
and experimental results are in good agreement and this confirms that the
proposed MLI is able to produce an AC output voltage with low THD.
A DC Inrush Current Minimisation Method using Modified Z-Source Inverter in A...IAES-IJPEDS
The adjustable speed drives employ PWM converter-inverter system in order
to obtain unity power factor. The DC inrush current in DC link capacitors of
the rectifier limits the operation of power devices. Hence, this paper proposes
a new approach to reduce the DC inrush current by employing modified
Z-source inverter in a Adjustable Speed Drive system. The operating
principles, design procedure and simulation results are shown and compared
with the conventional Z-Source inverter.
Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
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R&R and Tetra Engineering Group Inc. were asked to solve the issue with reduced steam production.
An inspection had shown that a significant amount of hot flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes, where the heat was supposed to be transferred.
R&R Consult conducted a CFD analysis, which revealed that 6.3% of the flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes without transferring heat. The analysis also showed that the flue gas was instead being directed along the sides of the boiler and between the modules that were supposed to capture the heat. This was the cause of the reduced performance.
Based on our results, Tetra Engineering installed covering plates to reduce the bypass flow. This improved the boiler's performance and increased electricity production.
It is always satisfying when we can help solve complex challenges like this. Do your systems also need a check-up or optimization? Give us a call!
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The College Bus Management system is completely developed by Visual Basic .NET Version. The application is connect with most secured database language MS SQL Server. The application is develop by using best combination of front-end and back-end languages. The application is totally design like flat user interface. This flat user interface is more attractive user interface in 2017. The application is gives more important to the system functionality. The application is to manage the student’s details, driver’s details, bus details, bus route details, bus fees details and more. The application has only one unit for admin. The admin can manage the entire application. The admin can login into the application by using username and password of the admin. The application is develop for big and small colleges. It is more user friendly for non-computer person. Even they can easily learn how to manage the application within hours. The application is more secure by the admin. The system will give an effective output for the VB.Net and SQL Server given as input to the system. The compiled java program given as input to the system, after scanning the program will generate different reports. The application generates the report for users. The admin can view and download the report of the data. The application deliver the excel format reports. Because, excel formatted reports is very easy to understand the income and expense of the college bus. This application is mainly develop for windows operating system users. In 2017, 73% of people enterprises are using windows operating system. So the application will easily install for all the windows operating system users. The application-developed size is very low. The application consumes very low space in disk. Therefore, the user can allocate very minimum local disk space for this application.
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In present era, the scopes of information technology growing with a very fast .We do not see any are untouched from this industry. The scope of information technology has become wider includes: Business and industry. Household Business, Communication, Education, Entertainment, Science, Medicine, Engineering, Distance Learning, Weather Forecasting. Carrier Searching and so on.
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Modulation techniques play an important role in the operation of MLI, the prime aim of modulation
techniques is minimization of THD, different topologies might use one of the modulation techniques that
suits best. From a gamut of available modulation techniques, Selective Harmonic Elimination (SHE) method
is commonly used to minimize THD by eliminating some per-selected harmonics in output waveform [10].
The main challenge with SHE technique is to solve non-linear transcendental equations resulting from
Fourier series expansion of output half wave symmetrical waveform. Prior to the advent of optimization
methods, Resultant theory and walsh functions were widely accepted methods for solving these equations,
especially walsh function was used to solve linear equations [11]-[12]. The strategy to reduce preselected
harmonic content using SHE technique involves optimization method to calculate the accurate switching
angles in complex topology, this is done by using Fourier series for a stepped inverter wave form.
Commonly used optimization techniques are genetic algorithm (GA) and Particle swarm
optimization (PSO) [13]-[14]. GA is based on the concept of natural selection and uses genetic operators like
reproduction, crossover and mutation and PSO is [Russell Eberhart et.al (1995)] inspired by social behavior
of birds flocking or fish schooling has proven to be very fast and effective when applied to a diverse set of
optimization problem. Researches are also working on some new optimization techniques such as
evolutionary algorithm, Differential Evolution Algorithm (DE) and an all new optimization theory based on
Minority Charge Carrier (MCI) to generate optimal switching angles in MLI [15]-[17]. These all are
optimization techniques are producing encouraging results when applied to the problems at hand. In this
paper an innovative approach in optimization method, Gravitational search algorithm (GSA) has been used to
minimize the harmonics at the output voltage of multilevel inverter. GSA is a heuristic optimization
technique inspired by Newton‘s law of gravity and motion; it has four specifications for each of its agents
viz. Active Gravitational Mass, Passive Gravitational Mass, Inertial Mass and Position. Over a period of
time, GSA has undergone major changes in the basic algorithm and has been adapted for specific
applications in varied fields of science [18]-[19]. Another approach used in this paper for harmonic reduction
is Waveform synthesis, which is based on wavelets transform, it is a useful mathematical tool for designing
multilevel inverter structures and control strategies, features of wavelets such as dilation and translation
allow them to be used not only for analysis of processes consisting in decomposition but also in composition
of signals and structures in power electronics [20]-[21].
Today more and more researchers are, working with Fuzzy Logic system along with conventional
controllers (a hybrid system) to accurately control the operations of induction motor drives, dc motors and
many other applications [22]-[23]. Fuzzy controller when used with optimization based soft computing
techniques for parameters optimization have given better performance than conventional PI controller in non
linear system [24]-[25]. In fuzzy system, the number of membership functions and system accuracy has a
very close relation, the more the membership function the greater is the system complexity and the less the
membership functions, lesser the system accuracy, hence the number of ‗mfs‘ needs to be carefully chosen. A
desired inverter output voltage can be obtained by regulating various parameters like modulation index,
switching angles, input voltage of the inverter.In the presented work, fuzzy logic has been used as closed
loop system to generate inverter output for variation in switching angles (GA and GSA based FLC controller)
and modulation index (Wavelet based FLC controller). For each value of modulation index or set of
switching angles, fuzzy system varies the output voltage for minimal THD. Hence, fuzzy controller serves as
a voltage regulator corresponds to minimum THD in an inverter.
For the purpose of this paper, it is assumed that the input dc voltages to the multilevel inverter are
fed from renewable energy sources such as fuel cells, photovoltaic cell, wind energy system etc. and
accordingly a variation of ±10% in nominal dc voltage source has been taken into consideration for all
calculation purposes, resulting in respective input dc values V1=(1±10%)p.u., V2=(0.9±10%)p.u.,
V3=(0.8±10%)p.u. by considering all possible combination i.e. 33
=27 different input sets [25]. GSA and GA
are then used to calculate switching angles for all these 27 input sets. Study shows that performance of GA is
better than PSO in terms of THD minimization and computational time [26]. Hence, the paper introduces
other optimization methods such as GA and GSA to compute optimal switching angles. Wavelet transform
has been used to synthesize stepped waveform using sets of orthogonal wavelets and then fed to design
variables and rule-base for fuzzy system.
The paper is arranged as follows; Section 2 presents an introduction to Cascaded H-bridge
multilevel inverter and a set of derived equations for SHE method. Section 3, 4 and 5 introduces and
implements Genetic algorithm, Gravitational search algorithm and Wavelet Transform techniques for
proposed fuzzy logic controller to control inverter output. Section 6 verifies the performance of proposed
control methods by simulation of 7-level MLIs. Performance validation is done in section 7 and conclusions
are made in 8.
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2. CASCADED H-BRIDGE MULTILEVEL INVERTER (PROBLEM FORMULATION)
A single phase 7-level cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter consists of three series connected
H–bridge inverter units as shown in (Figure 1). Output voltage of MLI which is in the form of periodic
staircase waveform can be expressed by Fourier series expansion as:
Vout(wt)=∑ sin(nwt) (1)
Amplitude of fundamental component and odd harmonics components are given as:
=∑ cos(n ) and =∑ cos(n )
Now, Equation (1) is rewritten as:
Vout(wt) = ∑ ∑ (nθk)] sin(nwt) (2)
s is no. of switching angles to be calculated and let ‗l‘ be the no. of inverter levels, then s and l are related by:
s= (l-1)/2 (3)
Finally, based on Equation (3), three angles (s=3) are to be calculated for 7-level inverter such that these are
limited as 0 . Based on SHE method, minimizing (s-1) harmonics results 5th and 7th
harmonics to be minimized and fundamental component is maintained for 7-level cascaded inverter as:
In this paper, modulation index M is given by M=
cos( )+ cos( )+ cos( ) =
cos( )+ cos(3 )+ cos(3 ) = 0
cos( )+ cos(5 )+ cos(5 ) = 0
cos( )+ cos(7 )+ cos(7 ) =
Minimization of harmonics reduced total harmonic distortion (THD) of inverter which is given by
Equation (4).
2 2 2
2 3
2
1
.....
% 100nV V V
THD
V
(4)
Figure 1. Seven level cascaded H-bridge MLI
3. PROPOSED GA BASED FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLER
In this approach the aim is to obtain dataset for input-output pairs of FLC system based on
calculation of optimal switching angles ( for 7-level inverter. In literature review, PSO algorithm
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has been employed to calculate switching angles and also as discussed by authors, GA performance is rated
better than PSO in terms of THD minimization and computational time [25]-[26]. Hence in this paper
presents GA has been used to calculate the optimal values of switching angles, the approach requires
considering input voltage valuesat V1=1p.u., V2=0.9p.u. and V3= 0.8p.u., and applying 10% variations in
each voltage value, this results in a set of total 27 input voltage values at different modulation index.
At M=0.791, GA algorithm gives the best values of THD. The approach to calculate switching agles using
GA is shown in the form of a flow chart in Figure 2. The result of GA algorithm for some of these input
combinations is tabulated in Table 1.
Table 1. Result of GA algorithm for Switching Angle calculation
V1 (volt) V2 (volt) V3 (volt) θ1(degree) θ2(degree) θ3(degree)
1.1 0.81 0.72 19.3586 47.13822 89.96561
1.1 0.81 0.8 20.73439 54.72229 89.99732
1.1 0.81 0.88 17.83376 46.22102 84.22739
…….. …… …….. …… …… …..
1.1 0.99 0.8 18.31529 43.96815 89.99702
1.1 0.99 0.88 21.01529 55.79427 89.20318
1 0.81 0.72 16.92229 40.21338 66.70318
1 0.81 0.8 17.17452 43.77325 86.65223
……. ……. ……. ……. …… …….
1 0.99 0.8 17.26624 42.58089 89.71338
1 0.99 0.88 17.57006 46.46178 84.08981
0.9 0.81 0.72 19.1293 46.04904 64.6051
0.9 0.81 0.8 15.45478 42.18535 83.72293
……. …… ….. …… …… ……
0.9 0.99 . 15.08217 41.72675 84.13567
0.9 0.99 0.88 19.24395 51.24841 86.25096
3.1 Fuzzy Logic Controller
The obtained input-output datasets of GA (Table 1) are implemented over fuzzy system using
different membership functions and Rule-Based Input voltages V1, V2, V3 are represented by 3 triangular
MFs (Low, Nom, High) covering the entire range of input variable as shown in Figure 3(a). For output
switching angles θ1, θ2, θ3, instead of using single membership function for each value, values that are close
to each other are merged within the same membership functions. This leads to 7 membership functions
for θ1, 9 for θ2 and 9 for θ3as shown in Figure 3(b). IF-THEN rule is used to write 27 rules for designing a
complete rule-base for fuzzy system which is given in Table 2. An example to write if-thenrule is as: If (v1 is
high) and (v2 is nom) and) (v3 is nom) then (θ1 is mf7) and (θ2 is mf9) and (θ3 is mf9)
Table 2. Rule Base of Fuzzy Data Base
INPUT MFs OUT PUT MFs
V1 V2 V3 θ1 θ2 θ3
high low low mf5 mf5 mf8
high low nom mf6 mf8 mf9
… … …. … … …
high high nom mf5 mf3 mf9
high high high mf7 mf9 mf9
nom low low mf3 mf1 mf3
nom low nom mf4 mf3 mf8
… … …. … … …
nom high nom mf4 mf2 mf9
nom high high mf4 mf5 mf7
low low low mf5 mf4 mf2
low low nom mf3 mf3 mf8
… … …. … … …
low high low mf4 mf5 mf3
low high nom mf1 mf1 mf7
In this manner, rule-based database is obtained for fuzzy logic controller to provide control
mechanism for 7-level inverter to generate desired output waveform with reduced harmonics. Also to
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evaluate the performance of proposed GA optimized fuzzy logic controller, simulation is carried out in
Section 6 and the result obtained are compared with other techniques for validation.
Figure 2. Flow chart for GA algorithm for Optimal
Switching angle calculation
Figure 3. (a) and (b) Membership Functions for
input voltages , , (b) Membership Functions for
Output angles , ,
4. PROPOSED GRAVITATIONAL SEARCH ALGORITHM BASED FUZZY LOGIC
CONTROLLER
In the proposed method of the second approach to calculate optimal switching angles GSA
algorithm has been used for angle optimization over a wide range of input dc sources. The two proposed
methods, i.e. GSA and GA based FLC controller have the same approach to design fuzzy logic system
and this is done in order to compare the complexity and smoothness of the two optimization techniques.
For 7-level inverter, GSA calculates 3 optimal switching angles (θ1, θ2, θ3) for each of 27 input combinations
and hence generates input-output pair datasets for FLC system.
4.1 Gravitational Search Algorithm
In GSA, an agent is characterized by 4 parameters which are to be calculated and updated until the
stopping criterion is reached. These four parameters are- position ( ), Inertial Mass ( ), Active
Gravitational Mass ( ) and Passive Mass ( ). GSA algorithm for optimizing switching angles is
formulated as given in the flow-chart, Figure 4. The input voltage and output switching angles datasets so
obtained is shown in table 3, further from the dataset generated, FLC system is designed using the 8
membership functions for θ1, 10 for θ2 and 8 for θ3 are generated from total 27 fuzzy rules as shown in
Figure 5(a) and 5(b).
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Figure 4. Flowchart of GSA algorithm for Optimal
Switching Angle Calculation
Figure 5. (a) Membership Functions for input Voltages
, , (b) Membership Functions for Output Angles
, ,
Table 3. Result of GSA algorithm for Switching Angle Calculation
V1 V2 V3 ϴ1 ϴ2 ϴ3
1.1 0.81 0.72 19.17398 36.61871 53.23892
1.1 0.81 0.8 16.32547 28.20019 56.92725
--- --- --- --- --- ---
1 0.81 0.72 17.64677 34.16058 58.21732
1 0.81 0.8 18.05846 28.07518 54.10266
--- --- --- --- --- ---
0.9 0.81 0.72 18.91299 34.93328 52.03527
0.9 0.81 0.8 17.86655 26.15981 58.00402
--- --- --- --- --- ---
0.9 0.99 0.88 18.67791 33.32681 56.72099
5. WAVELET TRANSFORM
The term wavelet is derived from French term ondelettes, which means little waves. Wavelet
Transform is based on these small wavelets and allows to analyze the signals in different time scale, with
different resolutions [20], [21]. It provides both time and frequency analysis of signal simultaneously.
Wavelet is defined as a mathematical function or waveform that has finite time period and zero average
value.
∫ (5)
Where,
In proposed work, Haar fundamental scaling function and wavelet function are used for waveform synthesis.
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Hereinput function f(x) =sin(x) is selected in the interval 0<x<0.02 to generate approximation function fψ(x)
which is a composition of successive wavelets. In this paper, wavelet transform is applied to generate
approximation function fψ(x) for 7-level inverter output. Waveform synthesis fψ(x) is represented as a
composition of following wavelets given in Equation (6) and Equation (7).
∑ ∑ (6)
For 7-level waveform,
∑ ∑ ∑ ∑
(7)
Wavelet families ψ0,0(x), ψ2,s(x) and ψ3,s(x) and corresponding approximation functions fψ00 (x), fψ2s(x)
and fψ3s(x) are presented in Figure 6. Values of wavelet coefficients br,s are calculated from fψ(x).
Figure 6. Wavelet approximation function fψ(x)
and frequency spectrum of approximation function fψ(x)
Figure 7. Block diagram representation of
closed loop FLC controller inverter
5.1 Fuzzy Logic Controller Implementation
Synthesized fψ(x) in Figure 6 has proved to present a better possibility to control fundamental
voltage and frequency of output waveform and hence is used as reference waveform in fuzzy logic controller.
Figure 6(a) and Figure 6(b) isa family of wavelets ψ 0,0 (x), ψ 2,s (x) and ψ 3,s (x) and Wavelet
approximation functions fψ00 (x), fψ2s(x) and fψ3s(x) respectively Figure 7 shows the mechanism of FLC
embedded to inverter module and to control the inverter. Output voltage of inverter Vactual is compared to
reference voltage Vdesired to obtain error voltage e. Two inputs to fuzzy system are ‗e ‗and ‗de‘which invoke
fuzzy rule-base and results in output value that is used as a controlled parameter for switching circuit of
inverter. For this 7 triangular membership functions are used to cover entire range of input-output variables
namely: (NH) negative high, (NN) negative normal, (NL) negative low, (ZZ) zero, (PL) positive low, (PN)
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positive normal, (PH) positive high. IF-THEN rule is used to form fuzzy rule base and results in 49 rules are
formed. An example of if-then rule is: if (e is NH) and (de is NN) then (V is NH).
For de-fuzzyfication centroid method is used. Simulation is carried out for 7-level inverter in
(Section 6) to verify the results of proposed Wavelet Transform based fuzzy logic controller. But this model
can be generalized to control output waveform of any level inverter.
6. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
Figure 8(a). seven level inverter using 8-switches Figure 8(b). Closed loop control system of
GSA/GA based fuzzy logic controller
6.1 Simulation Results for GA and GSA Based Fuzzy Logic Controller
Simulation is performed with MATLAB/SIMULINK on 7-level inverter to verify the performance
of proposed closed loop control methods using fuzzy logic controller the same control methods can be
extended to any level of inverter and for any defined topology. To validate the results, two different
topologies are designed one using FLC for a 7-level cascaded H-bridge inverter and the other 7-level hybrid
inverter topology with 8 switches as shown in Figure 8(a). Closed loop FLC controlled model using (GA
and GSA) as shown in Figure 8(b) feeds the output voltage of inverter (MAIN MODEL) to fuzzy logic
controller which then activates fuzzy decision rule and suitable switching angles are generated to control
switching circuit of inverter.
Figure 9(a) Figure 9(b)
Figure 9(a) & 9(b). Output voltage waveform and FFT spectrum of GAand GSA based FLC for 7-level
inverter with 8 switches& 7-level cascaded H bridge inverter
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This closed loop simulink model is then used to control the MAIN MODEL module by defined
inverter module. Finally, FLC controlled model is used to generate desired 7-level output voltage waveform
for all defined 27 combinations of input voltage. In this paper, 7-level inverter is simulated for input voltage
set [V1=1pu, V2=0.9pu, V3=0.8pu] and corresponding output voltage waveform and frequency spectrum for
both 7-level inverter topologies are shown in Figure 9(a) and Figure 9(b). From the Figure 9(a) it can be seen
that the frequency spectrum of output waveforms obtained by GA based FLC for Hybrid Inverter has reduced
lower order harmonic as compared to cascade H-bridge by 1.32% and Figure 9(b) gives the output voltage
waveform for GSA based FLC which shows that the THD for hybrid 7-level inverter is reduced over
cascaded inverter by1.95%.
6.2 Simulation Results for Wavelet Transform Based Fuzzy Logic Controller
Unlike the approach used to design FLC in GA and GSA a different approach is adopted to design
wavelet Transform based FLC. This can be seen from Figure 10(a) that the feedback of 7-level output voltage
is compared with generated wavelet approximation function fψ(x) obtained in (Section 5) to produce error
voltage.
Figure 10(a). Simulink model of FLC controlled
wavelet modulation
Figure 10(b). Output voltage waveform and FFT
spectrum of WT based FLC 7-level hybrid inverter
and 7-level cascaded H bridge inverter
The two inputs to FLC controller are error voltage (e) and derivative of error (de/dt) and output
obtained is applied to switching circuit of inverter. The output of fuzzy logic controller is then fed to control
PWM switching circuit of inverter where it is compared with triangular waveform to generate switching
pulses. Figure 10(b) shows frequency spectrum of output voltage results in elimination of 5th
and 7th
harmonics. THD for hybrid 7-level inverter is reduced by 1.13% over cascaded inverter.
6.3 Experiment Results
A prototype model of proposed topologies has been fabricated and tested in Arduino Due
(54 I/0, 14 PWM pins). The experiment is performed for 10 V input dc values for hybrid 7 level inverter and
the output voltage waveform and frequency spectrum of GA based FLC system and GSA based FLC system
are shown in Figure 11(a) and Figure 11(b) respectively. FFT results of GA, GSA and Wavelet for 7 level
hybrid inverter are given in Figure 12 (a, b, c) respectively. The results using Hardware setup are in
agreement with those obtained by simulation.
Figure 11(a) Figure 11(b) Figure 11(c)
Figure 11. (a), (b) Hardware results of 7 level inverter (GA) & (GSA)
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Figure 12 (a) Figure 12 (b) Figure 12 (c)
Figure 12 (a), (b), (c). FFT results of GA, GSA and wavelet for 7 level inverter
6.4 Performance Comparison Of Proposed Methods
In this section, the results obtained by optimization techniques as discussed in section 3
and section 4 are compared for parameters such as THD, Switching Angles and complexity. Figure 13
(a, b, c) illustrates different parameter comparison between GSA and GA for angle optimization at
modulation index M=0.7901. As discussed earlier GSA has more computational time than GA due to slow
convergence in last iterations which can also be seen in Figure 13(a). In GA much of the step parameters
must be fine tuned for a particular problem, making much of it just hit and trial. These drawback of the
GAare very easily overcome by the GSA which is a deterministic technique as opposed to the scohastic GA,
hence Figure 13(b) shows that GSA has better parameter approach than GA. Even though, GSA has inherent
computational delay but this can be contained by use of faster processors widely available, however the
overall performance of GSA is better than GA when number of inverter level increases which is clear from
the simulation results.
Figure 13. Comparison plots between GA and GSA
(a) Modulation index versus Computational time (b)
Modulation index versus THD (c) Modulation index
versus switching angles
Figure 14. Performance comparison on the basis of
THD for GA, GSA and wavelet transform
Finally, the results for % THD values obtained by each of the three techniques-GA, GSA and WT
for 7-level inverter are compared by means of graphical representation as shown in Figure 14. From the
performance comparison graph it can be seen that for 7 level inverters (cascade H Bridge and Hybrid MLI)
the minimum THD occurs in experiment results for hybrid inverter whereas, wavelet based FLC gives
approximately 11% less THD than GSA based FLC and 31 %less than GA based FLC. However, It is seen
that optimization techniques-GA and GSA are better than Wavelet Transform techniques when higher level
of inverter output is considered because in wavelet transform, as the number of levels in output waveform
increases, more approximation functions br, s and wavelet family ψ r,s (x) are needed to be generated in the
order 2r
and the harmonic distortion in GSA based FLC is less than GA based FLC for both considerd
topologies.
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7. CONCLUSION
A complete analysis of closed loop control of multilevel inverter with Fuzzy Logic Controller has
been presented for generating desired output voltage waveform with reduced lower order harmonics
and ultimately for better THD performance. All the three techniques that have been proposed to design FLC
for closed loop inverter control have proved to be relevant and satisfactory in terms of THD minimization.
Considering the overall performance of proposed methods, it can be concluded that GSA based FLC
controller is superior to GA based FLC in terms of THD and other parameters. Even though the results of
Wavelet based fuzzy logic controller gives minimum THD but as the number of levels increases the wavelet
approximation functions increases resulting in higher complexity in terms of more calculations and increased
waveforms. Considering all three proposed methods, it can be concluded that, GSA based FLC appears to be
a relatively better technique to control hybrid 7-level inverter this is further corroborated by the hardware
results too.
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BIOGRAPHIES OF AUTHORS
Varsha Singh was born in Madhya Pradesh, India is an Assistant Professor in the department of
Electrical Engg., National Institute of Technology, Raipur. She received B.E. degree in Electrical
Engineering from Government Engineering College Bilaspur and M.Tech in Electrical
Engineering from Government Engineering College Raipur, India in 1991 and 2002 respectively.
She has teaching experience of more than 15 years. Presently she is pursuing her Ph.D. Degree
in Electrical Engineering at N.I.T. Raipur. She has published more than 15 papers in
international conferences and international journals. Her current research interests include PWM
inverter systems and their applications in AC drives and application of soft computing
techniques in the field of power electronics.
Swapnajit Pattnaik was born in Odisha, India. He received his B.E. degree in Electrical
Engineering from Utkalniversity, in 1998, and his M.Tech. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical
Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India, in 2003 and 2011,
respectively. From 2003 to 2006, he was with CSIT, Durg as Faculty. From 2006 to 2008, he
joined as research scholar. From 2008 to 2009, he was with ITER, Bhubaneswar as Faculty. In
2009, he joined National Institute of Technology, Raipur as an Assistant Professor in Electrical
Engineering Department. His current research interests include AC Electric vehicle, DC-DC
converters, and PWM converter/inverter systems.
Shubhrata Gupta is a Professor in the department of Electrical Engg. National Institute of
Technology, Raipur, has completed her B.E. in Electrical Engg. in 1988, Post graduation in
Integrated Power System in 1998 and PhD in Power Quality in 2009. Has about twenty five
years of teaching experience. Area of interest is Power Electronics, Electric Machines, and
Power Quality. Has published articles/papers in various referred national and international
conferences and journals. Serving as reviewer for several journals, One the papers (in
International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Research (IJEEER), Tran stellar
Journal Publications, Impact Factor- 5.6397) is selected for Best Paper Award/ Certificate.
Awarded ―Shiksha Ratan Puraskar‖ by International Friendship society. Nominated for ―Indira
Gandhi Shiromani Award‖, ―Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award‖, ―Bharat Gaurav Award‖ by
Inter. Friendship society. Facilitated as Outstanding Engineering Teacher By IE (I)-2014.