This document compares the modular multilevel inverter (MMC) and cascaded H-bridge (CHB) multilevel inverters for induction motor drive applications. It discusses the configuration, operation, advantages, and disadvantages of each inverter. Simulation results using MATLAB/Simulink are provided for the output voltage waveform, total harmonic distortion, and current drawn by the inverters under different load torques on the induction motor. The MMC and CHB inverters are simulated at three voltage levels to evaluate their performance for driving the induction motor.
Modified T-type topology of three-phase multi-level inverter for photovoltaic...IJECEIAES
In this article, a three-phase multilevel neutral-point-clamped inverter with a modified t-type structure of switches is proposed. A pulse width modulation (PWM) scheme of the proposed inverter is also developed. The proposed topology of the multilevel inverter has the advantage of being simple, on the one hand since it does contain only semiconductors in reduced number (corresponding to the number of required voltage levels), and no other components such as switching or flying capacitors, and on the other hand, the control scheme is much simpler and more suitable for variable frequency and voltage control. The performances of this inverter are analyzed through simulations carried out in the MATLAB/Simulink environment on a threephase inverter with 9 levels. In all simulations, the proposed topology is connected with R-load or RL-load without any output filter.
This paper presents an analytical comparison between two-level inverter and three-level neutral point diode clamped inverters for electric vehicle traction purposes. The main objective of the research is to declare the main differences in the performance of the two inverter schemes in terms of the switching and conduction losses over an entire domain of the modulation index and the phase angle distribution, steady-state operation, transient operation at a wide range of speed variation, and the total harmonic distortion THD% of the line voltage output waveform. It also declares the analysis of the three-level neutral point diode clamped inverter (NPCI) obstacle and the unbalance of the DC-link capacitor voltages. The introduced scheme presents an Induction Motor (IM) drive for electric vehicle (EV) applications. Considering the dynamic operation of the EV, the speed of the three-phase induction motor is controlled using a scalar V/Hz control for the full range of the IM power factor (PF). A comprehensive MATLAB/Simulink model for the proposed scheme is established.
Multilevel DC Link Inverter with Reduced Switches and BatteriesIJPEDS-IAES
Multilevel inverters are the best solution for medium and high voltage power electronic drives. Because of its unique characteristic of synthesizing sinusoidal voltage with less harmonic contents using several DC sources. In a three phase multilevel inverter, each phase of a cascaded H-bridge inverter requires ‘n’ DC sources to obtain 2n + 1 output voltage levels. One particular disadvantage is that, it increases number of power semiconductor switches. To overcome this disadvantage a multilevel DC link inverter (MLDCLI) with reduced number of switches and batteries is proposed.
Power Quality Improvement Using Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter Based D...IJERA Editor
Cascaded multilevel configuration of the inverter has the advantage of its simplicity and modularity over the
configurations of the diode-clamped and flying capacitor multilevel inverters. This paper presents a threephase,
five-level and seven level cascaded multilevel voltage source inverter based active filter for power line
conditioning to improve power quality in the distribution network. The DSTATCOM helps to improve the
power factor and eliminate the Total Harmonics Distortion (THD) drawn from a Non-Liner Diode Rectifier
Load (NLDRL). The compensation process is based on concept of p-q theory. A CHB Inverter is considered for
shunt compensation of a 11 kV distribution system. Finally a level shifted PWM (LSPWM) and phase shifted
PWM (PSPWM) techniques are adopted to investigate the performance of CHB Inverter. The results are
obtained through Matlab/Simulink software package.
A Novel Three Phase Multilevel Inverter with Single DC Link for Induction Mot...IJECEIAES
All industrial drives need a controlled output and it can be achieved by controlling the input supply. In this regard, the inverter circuit plays an important role in the applications of industrial drives. The industrial drives are operated at high rated power and the conventional inverters cannot be applicable for high power demands because of the large dV/dt (rate of change of voltage) and more switching losses. Therefore, multilevel inverters are introduced for high power-medium voltage applications. For all AC drives the MLIs are reliable in operation. This MLI topology also reduces the harmonics and bearings stress of a motor with low dV/dt. In most applications multilevel inverters are used because we can get more number of voltage levels. To increase the number of voltage levels, circuit needs to have more switches. But, we have to optimize the switch count and switching operations. The power level of the inverter is limited due to high currents and stress. In this paper, we proposed a new circuit topology which enables the switches to be active at different voltage levels, causes reduction of the switching losses and also increases the efficiency of the inverter. In this we have presented two configurations for an eleven level MLI for three phase induction motor drive application. In this an individual DC source is connected for each bridge circuit of each phase in one configuration and only one common DC link is used for three phases in another configuration. With this the size, cost and complexity could be decreased. In both the configurations the controlled output of the inverter is connected to the induction motor drive. The circuits are modeled using Matlab/simulink software and corresponding output waveforms are analyzed for both configurations.
Modified T-type topology of three-phase multi-level inverter for photovoltaic...IJECEIAES
In this article, a three-phase multilevel neutral-point-clamped inverter with a modified t-type structure of switches is proposed. A pulse width modulation (PWM) scheme of the proposed inverter is also developed. The proposed topology of the multilevel inverter has the advantage of being simple, on the one hand since it does contain only semiconductors in reduced number (corresponding to the number of required voltage levels), and no other components such as switching or flying capacitors, and on the other hand, the control scheme is much simpler and more suitable for variable frequency and voltage control. The performances of this inverter are analyzed through simulations carried out in the MATLAB/Simulink environment on a threephase inverter with 9 levels. In all simulations, the proposed topology is connected with R-load or RL-load without any output filter.
This paper presents an analytical comparison between two-level inverter and three-level neutral point diode clamped inverters for electric vehicle traction purposes. The main objective of the research is to declare the main differences in the performance of the two inverter schemes in terms of the switching and conduction losses over an entire domain of the modulation index and the phase angle distribution, steady-state operation, transient operation at a wide range of speed variation, and the total harmonic distortion THD% of the line voltage output waveform. It also declares the analysis of the three-level neutral point diode clamped inverter (NPCI) obstacle and the unbalance of the DC-link capacitor voltages. The introduced scheme presents an Induction Motor (IM) drive for electric vehicle (EV) applications. Considering the dynamic operation of the EV, the speed of the three-phase induction motor is controlled using a scalar V/Hz control for the full range of the IM power factor (PF). A comprehensive MATLAB/Simulink model for the proposed scheme is established.
Multilevel DC Link Inverter with Reduced Switches and BatteriesIJPEDS-IAES
Multilevel inverters are the best solution for medium and high voltage power electronic drives. Because of its unique characteristic of synthesizing sinusoidal voltage with less harmonic contents using several DC sources. In a three phase multilevel inverter, each phase of a cascaded H-bridge inverter requires ‘n’ DC sources to obtain 2n + 1 output voltage levels. One particular disadvantage is that, it increases number of power semiconductor switches. To overcome this disadvantage a multilevel DC link inverter (MLDCLI) with reduced number of switches and batteries is proposed.
Power Quality Improvement Using Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter Based D...IJERA Editor
Cascaded multilevel configuration of the inverter has the advantage of its simplicity and modularity over the
configurations of the diode-clamped and flying capacitor multilevel inverters. This paper presents a threephase,
five-level and seven level cascaded multilevel voltage source inverter based active filter for power line
conditioning to improve power quality in the distribution network. The DSTATCOM helps to improve the
power factor and eliminate the Total Harmonics Distortion (THD) drawn from a Non-Liner Diode Rectifier
Load (NLDRL). The compensation process is based on concept of p-q theory. A CHB Inverter is considered for
shunt compensation of a 11 kV distribution system. Finally a level shifted PWM (LSPWM) and phase shifted
PWM (PSPWM) techniques are adopted to investigate the performance of CHB Inverter. The results are
obtained through Matlab/Simulink software package.
A Novel Three Phase Multilevel Inverter with Single DC Link for Induction Mot...IJECEIAES
All industrial drives need a controlled output and it can be achieved by controlling the input supply. In this regard, the inverter circuit plays an important role in the applications of industrial drives. The industrial drives are operated at high rated power and the conventional inverters cannot be applicable for high power demands because of the large dV/dt (rate of change of voltage) and more switching losses. Therefore, multilevel inverters are introduced for high power-medium voltage applications. For all AC drives the MLIs are reliable in operation. This MLI topology also reduces the harmonics and bearings stress of a motor with low dV/dt. In most applications multilevel inverters are used because we can get more number of voltage levels. To increase the number of voltage levels, circuit needs to have more switches. But, we have to optimize the switch count and switching operations. The power level of the inverter is limited due to high currents and stress. In this paper, we proposed a new circuit topology which enables the switches to be active at different voltage levels, causes reduction of the switching losses and also increases the efficiency of the inverter. In this we have presented two configurations for an eleven level MLI for three phase induction motor drive application. In this an individual DC source is connected for each bridge circuit of each phase in one configuration and only one common DC link is used for three phases in another configuration. With this the size, cost and complexity could be decreased. In both the configurations the controlled output of the inverter is connected to the induction motor drive. The circuits are modeled using Matlab/simulink software and corresponding output waveforms are analyzed for both configurations.
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A Review on Performance Analysis of Matrix Converter Fed AC Motor DriveIAES-IJPEDS
This paper presents a review on the analysis of characteristics that determines
the performance of the Matrix Converter (MC) fed AC motor drive. Review
is made based on the analysis of the different characteristics achieved in the
literature. Different characteristic parameters considered in this paper are
total harmonic distortion, common mode voltage, voltage transfer ratio and
efficiency. Comparison and analysis of these characteristic parameters is
done based on various semi conductor switches, topology, and control and modulation techniques.
Design and Simulation of Efficient DC-DC Converter Topology for a Solar PV Mo...Sajin Ismail
Modulated Integrated Converter systems are considered to be the new and global turning point in the field of
Solar PV systems. These converters are highly recognised for its modular size and compact nature and they are supposed to
be attached directly with each PV module and since one PV module is having the power rating of a few watts ranging from
0-500Ws, the design rating would be in the same range and thus the most vital condition in such a design is efficiency
under these relatively low loads. In this paper an isolated interleaved boost converter topology is considered in the DC-DC
section and which is designed and simulated for a specific power rating (250W) and the efficiency is analysed with varying
load conditions and compared with the target efficiency of the system.
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Analysis and simulation of even-level quasi-Z-source inverterIJECEIAES
This research proposes a seven-level inverter with quasi-Z-source boost converters. The proposed topology employs a packed U-cell asymmetrical type multilevel inverter along with front-end quasi-Z-source networks. The quasi networks provide high gain compared to a conventional boost converter. This topology is the most suitable for photovoltaic multi-string applications. The proposed topology has the potential to supply both the alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) type load. The inverter structure has a lower number of active switches which helps in the reduction of losses and improvement in efficiency. In this paper, the operation principle of a quasi-network and inverter circuit are explained in detail. In addition, the simulation results for various modulation indices are presented. In the MATLAB/Simulink environment, the architecture is proposed by using gated sinusoidal “Pulse width modulation”.
Analysis of 7-Level Cascaded & MLDCLI with Sinusoidal PWM & Modified Referenc...IJMTST Journal
Multilevel inverter offers several advantages compare to the conventional three phase bridge inverter in terms of lower dv/dt stresses, lower electromagnetic compatibility and better THD features. The primary use of DC to AC conversion & speed control of machines also voltage controller and reduce the harmonics in the levels of inverter by using cascade multilevel inverter. This paper presents a comparison of cascaded and multilevel dc link inverter (MLDCLI) Using only a DC power source and capacitors. A MLDCLI can be constructed by the series connection half and full bridge cells each having its own DC source .A multilevel voltage source inverter can be formed by connecting an MLDCL with a single bridge inverter. The MLDCL provides a DC voltage with the shape of a staircase with or without pulse width modulation (PWM) to the bridge inverter, which in turn alternates the polarity to produce an AC voltage. compared with the cascaded multilevel inverter, The MLDCLI can significantly reduce the switch count as the number of voltage levels increases beyond five for a given number of voltage levels , m , the required number of active switches is 2(m -1) for the existing multilevel inverter but is m+3 for the MLDCL inverters.
This paper presents the performance of a seven level cascaded multilevel inverter &MLDCLI Based on a sinusoidalPWM and modified Reference PWM control techniques. Performance analysis is made based on the results of simulation study conducted on the operation of the cascaded & MLDCLI using MATLAB/SIMULINK. The performance parameters chosen in the work include the waveform pattern harmonic spectrum, fundamental value & total harmonic distortion (THD) of the three phase cascaded H-Bridge MLI & MLDCLI.
Performance enhancement of DC/DC converters for solar powered EV IJECEIAES
The paper initially presents the essential drive arrangement required for electric vehicle. It requests high power bidirectional stream ability, with wide info voltage range, and yield voltage of vitality stockpiling gadgets, for example, super capacitors or batteries shift with the adjustment in stack. At that point the tenacity and outline of previously mentioned converter is proposed in this paper. The converter which relates a half extension topology, has high power stream ability and least gadget focuses on that can appropriately interface a super capacitor with the drive prepare of a crossover electric vehicle. Besides, by contrasting the fundamental qualities and applications with some ordinary bidirectional DC/DC converter, the proposed converter has low gadget rating and can be controlled by obligation cycle and stage move. Finally, the most essential attributes of this converter is that it utilizes the transformer spillage inductance as the essential vitality exchange component and control parameters, Simulation waveforms in light of MATLAB recreation are given to exhibit the integrity of this novel topology, and this converter is additionally reasonable for high power application, specifically to control the charge-release of super capacitors or batteries that can be utilized as a part of cross breed solar based electric vehicle.
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Direct Torque Control of Induction Motor Drive Fed from a Photovoltaic Multil...IJERA Editor
This paper presents Direct Torque Control (DTC) using Space Vector Modulation (SVM) for an induction motor drive fed from a photovoltaic multilevel inverter (PV-MLI). The system consists of two main parts PV DC power supply (PVDC) and MLI. The PVDC is used to generate DC isolated sources with certain ratios suitable for the adopted MLI. Beside the hardware system, the control system which uses the torque and speed estimation to control the load angle and to obtain the appropriate flux vector trajectory from which the voltage vector is directly derived based on direct torque control methods. The voltage vector is then generated by a hybrid multilevel inverter by employing space vector modulation (SVM). The inverter high quality output voltage which leads to a high quality IM performances. Besides, the MLI switching losses is very low due to most of the power cell switches are operating at nearly fundamental frequency. Some selected simulation results are presented for system validation.
Design consideration of an mmc hvdc system based on 4500 v:4000a emitter turn...Ghazal Falahi
Excessive power loss is a major concern in high voltage and high power applications and is considered one of the main drawbacks of VSC-HVDC system when compared with traditional HVDC system based on thyristor technology. This is primarily caused by high switching loss associated with switching devices used in the VSC-HVDC. This issue can be largely addressed by using the emerging MMC-HVDC topology, which requires much lower switching frequency than traditional VSC-HVDC. Emitter turn-off thyristor (ETO) is one of the best high power switching devices packed with many advanced features. ETO thyristor based MMC-HVDC system is therefore an extremely attractive choice for ultra-high voltage and high power HVDCs. This paper discusses the operation principle of ETO based MMC-HVDC as well as its design and loss comparison with other solutions.
A New Configuration of Asymmetric Multilevel Converter to Maximize the Number...IJMTST Journal
The multilevel converters are increasingly becoming popular because of its high power applications. This research paper describes about the new structure that can produce increased number of output voltage waveform using a single source and reduced number of power electronic components. In designing a multilevel converter, the power electronic switches play a very imperative role as it describes the installation area, cost, configuration complexity and may more things that play a significant role while designing. The prime function of multilevel converter is to abolish total harmonic distortion and to incorporate desired ac voltage from several separate dc sources. Each level consists of H-Bridge converter units. High efficiency, high voltage capability, lower switching losses are its prime advantages. A multilevel power converter structure can be introduced as an alternative in medium voltage and high power situations. This structure not only achieves high power ratings but also empower the use of renewable energy sources. It finds its basic application in adjustable speed drives, Static Compensator (STATCOM).
COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF MULTILEVEL POWER CONVERTERS TO CURTA...ecij
Present day industrial applications require higher power apparatus for power conversion. At medium voltage grid, to connect only one power semiconductor switch directly is a not practically successful concept. To overcome this multilevel power converter structure has been introduced and studied as an alternative in high power and medium voltage applications. Renewable energy sources like photovoltaic, wind, fuel cells can be conveniently interfaced to a multilevel converter system for high power applications. In this study it is discussed in detail for different levels of the multilevel converters using pulse width
modulation technique (PWM) the harmonics contents decreases gradually. The simulated results are presented and compared thereafter. Total harmonic distortion decreases as the number of levels increased are tabulated accordingly. All the simulation results are carried out under MATLAB/Simulink environment.
COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF MULTILEVEL POWER CONVERTERS TO CURTA...ecij
Present day industrial applications require higher power apparatus for power conversion. At medium
voltage grid, to connect only one power semiconductor switch directly is a not practically successful
concept. To overcome this multilevel power converter structure has been introduced and studied as an
alternative in high power and medium voltage applications. Renewable energy sources like photovoltaic,
wind, fuel cells can be conveniently interfaced to a multilevel converter system for high power applications.
In this study it is discussed in detail for different levels of the multilevel converters using pulse width
modulation technique (PWM) the harmonics contents decreases gradually. The simulated results are
presented and compared thereafter. Total harmonic distortion decreases as the number of levels increased
are tabulated accordingly. All the simulation results are carried out under MATLAB/Simulink environment.
Bibliometric analysis highlighting the role of women in addressing climate ch...IJECEIAES
Fossil fuel consumption increased quickly, contributing to climate change
that is evident in unusual flooding and draughts, and global warming. Over
the past ten years, women's involvement in society has grown dramatically,
and they succeeded in playing a noticeable role in reducing climate change.
A bibliometric analysis of data from the last ten years has been carried out to
examine the role of women in addressing the climate change. The analysis's
findings discussed the relevant to the sustainable development goals (SDGs),
particularly SDG 7 and SDG 13. The results considered contributions made
by women in the various sectors while taking geographic dispersion into
account. The bibliometric analysis delves into topics including women's
leadership in environmental groups, their involvement in policymaking, their
contributions to sustainable development projects, and the influence of
gender diversity on attempts to mitigate climate change. This study's results
highlight how women have influenced policies and actions related to climate
change, point out areas of research deficiency and recommendations on how
to increase role of the women in addressing the climate change and
achieving sustainability. To achieve more successful results, this initiative
aims to highlight the significance of gender equality and encourage
inclusivity in climate change decision-making processes.
Voltage and frequency control of microgrid in presence of micro-turbine inter...IJECEIAES
The active and reactive load changes have a significant impact on voltage
and frequency. In this paper, in order to stabilize the microgrid (MG) against
load variations in islanding mode, the active and reactive power of all
distributed generators (DGs), including energy storage (battery), diesel
generator, and micro-turbine, are controlled. The micro-turbine generator is
connected to MG through a three-phase to three-phase matrix converter, and
the droop control method is applied for controlling the voltage and
frequency of MG. In addition, a method is introduced for voltage and
frequency control of micro-turbines in the transition state from gridconnected mode to islanding mode. A novel switching strategy of the matrix
converter is used for converting the high-frequency output voltage of the
micro-turbine to the grid-side frequency of the utility system. Moreover,
using the switching strategy, the low-order harmonics in the output current
and voltage are not produced, and consequently, the size of the output filter
would be reduced. In fact, the suggested control strategy is load-independent
and has no frequency conversion restrictions. The proposed approach for
voltage and frequency regulation demonstrates exceptional performance and
favorable response across various load alteration scenarios. The suggested
strategy is examined in several scenarios in the MG test systems, and the
simulation results are addressed.
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Analysis and simulation of even-level quasi-Z-source inverterIJECEIAES
This research proposes a seven-level inverter with quasi-Z-source boost converters. The proposed topology employs a packed U-cell asymmetrical type multilevel inverter along with front-end quasi-Z-source networks. The quasi networks provide high gain compared to a conventional boost converter. This topology is the most suitable for photovoltaic multi-string applications. The proposed topology has the potential to supply both the alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) type load. The inverter structure has a lower number of active switches which helps in the reduction of losses and improvement in efficiency. In this paper, the operation principle of a quasi-network and inverter circuit are explained in detail. In addition, the simulation results for various modulation indices are presented. In the MATLAB/Simulink environment, the architecture is proposed by using gated sinusoidal “Pulse width modulation”.
Analysis of 7-Level Cascaded & MLDCLI with Sinusoidal PWM & Modified Referenc...IJMTST Journal
Multilevel inverter offers several advantages compare to the conventional three phase bridge inverter in terms of lower dv/dt stresses, lower electromagnetic compatibility and better THD features. The primary use of DC to AC conversion & speed control of machines also voltage controller and reduce the harmonics in the levels of inverter by using cascade multilevel inverter. This paper presents a comparison of cascaded and multilevel dc link inverter (MLDCLI) Using only a DC power source and capacitors. A MLDCLI can be constructed by the series connection half and full bridge cells each having its own DC source .A multilevel voltage source inverter can be formed by connecting an MLDCL with a single bridge inverter. The MLDCL provides a DC voltage with the shape of a staircase with or without pulse width modulation (PWM) to the bridge inverter, which in turn alternates the polarity to produce an AC voltage. compared with the cascaded multilevel inverter, The MLDCLI can significantly reduce the switch count as the number of voltage levels increases beyond five for a given number of voltage levels , m , the required number of active switches is 2(m -1) for the existing multilevel inverter but is m+3 for the MLDCL inverters.
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The multilevel converters are increasingly becoming popular because of its high power applications. This research paper describes about the new structure that can produce increased number of output voltage waveform using a single source and reduced number of power electronic components. In designing a multilevel converter, the power electronic switches play a very imperative role as it describes the installation area, cost, configuration complexity and may more things that play a significant role while designing. The prime function of multilevel converter is to abolish total harmonic distortion and to incorporate desired ac voltage from several separate dc sources. Each level consists of H-Bridge converter units. High efficiency, high voltage capability, lower switching losses are its prime advantages. A multilevel power converter structure can be introduced as an alternative in medium voltage and high power situations. This structure not only achieves high power ratings but also empower the use of renewable energy sources. It finds its basic application in adjustable speed drives, Static Compensator (STATCOM).
COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF MULTILEVEL POWER CONVERTERS TO CURTA...ecij
Present day industrial applications require higher power apparatus for power conversion. At medium voltage grid, to connect only one power semiconductor switch directly is a not practically successful concept. To overcome this multilevel power converter structure has been introduced and studied as an alternative in high power and medium voltage applications. Renewable energy sources like photovoltaic, wind, fuel cells can be conveniently interfaced to a multilevel converter system for high power applications. In this study it is discussed in detail for different levels of the multilevel converters using pulse width
modulation technique (PWM) the harmonics contents decreases gradually. The simulated results are presented and compared thereafter. Total harmonic distortion decreases as the number of levels increased are tabulated accordingly. All the simulation results are carried out under MATLAB/Simulink environment.
COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF MULTILEVEL POWER CONVERTERS TO CURTA...ecij
Present day industrial applications require higher power apparatus for power conversion. At medium
voltage grid, to connect only one power semiconductor switch directly is a not practically successful
concept. To overcome this multilevel power converter structure has been introduced and studied as an
alternative in high power and medium voltage applications. Renewable energy sources like photovoltaic,
wind, fuel cells can be conveniently interfaced to a multilevel converter system for high power applications.
In this study it is discussed in detail for different levels of the multilevel converters using pulse width
modulation technique (PWM) the harmonics contents decreases gradually. The simulated results are
presented and compared thereafter. Total harmonic distortion decreases as the number of levels increased
are tabulated accordingly. All the simulation results are carried out under MATLAB/Simulink environment.
Similar to Comparative performance of modular with cascaded H-bridge three level inverters (20)
Bibliometric analysis highlighting the role of women in addressing climate ch...IJECEIAES
Fossil fuel consumption increased quickly, contributing to climate change
that is evident in unusual flooding and draughts, and global warming. Over
the past ten years, women's involvement in society has grown dramatically,
and they succeeded in playing a noticeable role in reducing climate change.
A bibliometric analysis of data from the last ten years has been carried out to
examine the role of women in addressing the climate change. The analysis's
findings discussed the relevant to the sustainable development goals (SDGs),
particularly SDG 7 and SDG 13. The results considered contributions made
by women in the various sectors while taking geographic dispersion into
account. The bibliometric analysis delves into topics including women's
leadership in environmental groups, their involvement in policymaking, their
contributions to sustainable development projects, and the influence of
gender diversity on attempts to mitigate climate change. This study's results
highlight how women have influenced policies and actions related to climate
change, point out areas of research deficiency and recommendations on how
to increase role of the women in addressing the climate change and
achieving sustainability. To achieve more successful results, this initiative
aims to highlight the significance of gender equality and encourage
inclusivity in climate change decision-making processes.
Voltage and frequency control of microgrid in presence of micro-turbine inter...IJECEIAES
The active and reactive load changes have a significant impact on voltage
and frequency. In this paper, in order to stabilize the microgrid (MG) against
load variations in islanding mode, the active and reactive power of all
distributed generators (DGs), including energy storage (battery), diesel
generator, and micro-turbine, are controlled. The micro-turbine generator is
connected to MG through a three-phase to three-phase matrix converter, and
the droop control method is applied for controlling the voltage and
frequency of MG. In addition, a method is introduced for voltage and
frequency control of micro-turbines in the transition state from gridconnected mode to islanding mode. A novel switching strategy of the matrix
converter is used for converting the high-frequency output voltage of the
micro-turbine to the grid-side frequency of the utility system. Moreover,
using the switching strategy, the low-order harmonics in the output current
and voltage are not produced, and consequently, the size of the output filter
would be reduced. In fact, the suggested control strategy is load-independent
and has no frequency conversion restrictions. The proposed approach for
voltage and frequency regulation demonstrates exceptional performance and
favorable response across various load alteration scenarios. The suggested
strategy is examined in several scenarios in the MG test systems, and the
simulation results are addressed.
Enhancing battery system identification: nonlinear autoregressive modeling fo...IJECEIAES
Precisely characterizing Li-ion batteries is essential for optimizing their
performance, enhancing safety, and prolonging their lifespan across various
applications, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. This
article introduces an innovative nonlinear methodology for system
identification of a Li-ion battery, employing a nonlinear autoregressive with
exogenous inputs (NARX) model. The proposed approach integrates the
benefits of nonlinear modeling with the adaptability of the NARX structure,
facilitating a more comprehensive representation of the intricate
electrochemical processes within the battery. Experimental data collected
from a Li-ion battery operating under diverse scenarios are employed to
validate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology. The identified
NARX model exhibits superior accuracy in predicting the battery's behavior
compared to traditional linear models. This study underscores the
importance of accounting for nonlinearities in battery modeling, providing
insights into the intricate relationships between state-of-charge, voltage, and
current under dynamic conditions.
Smart grid deployment: from a bibliometric analysis to a surveyIJECEIAES
Smart grids are one of the last decades' innovations in electrical energy.
They bring relevant advantages compared to the traditional grid and
significant interest from the research community. Assessing the field's
evolution is essential to propose guidelines for facing new and future smart
grid challenges. In addition, knowing the main technologies involved in the
deployment of smart grids (SGs) is important to highlight possible
shortcomings that can be mitigated by developing new tools. This paper
contributes to the research trends mentioned above by focusing on two
objectives. First, a bibliometric analysis is presented to give an overview of
the current research level about smart grid deployment. Second, a survey of
the main technological approaches used for smart grid implementation and
their contributions are highlighted. To that effect, we searched the Web of
Science (WoS), and the Scopus databases. We obtained 5,663 documents
from WoS and 7,215 from Scopus on smart grid implementation or
deployment. With the extraction limitation in the Scopus database, 5,872 of
the 7,215 documents were extracted using a multi-step process. These two
datasets have been analyzed using a bibliometric tool called bibliometrix.
The main outputs are presented with some recommendations for future
research.
Use of analytical hierarchy process for selecting and prioritizing islanding ...IJECEIAES
One of the problems that are associated to power systems is islanding
condition, which must be rapidly and properly detected to prevent any
negative consequences on the system's protection, stability, and security.
This paper offers a thorough overview of several islanding detection
strategies, which are divided into two categories: classic approaches,
including local and remote approaches, and modern techniques, including
techniques based on signal processing and computational intelligence.
Additionally, each approach is compared and assessed based on several
factors, including implementation costs, non-detected zones, declining
power quality, and response times using the analytical hierarchy process
(AHP). The multi-criteria decision-making analysis shows that the overall
weight of passive methods (24.7%), active methods (7.8%), hybrid methods
(5.6%), remote methods (14.5%), signal processing-based methods (26.6%),
and computational intelligent-based methods (20.8%) based on the
comparison of all criteria together. Thus, it can be seen from the total weight
that hybrid approaches are the least suitable to be chosen, while signal
processing-based methods are the most appropriate islanding detection
method to be selected and implemented in power system with respect to the
aforementioned factors. Using Expert Choice software, the proposed
hierarchy model is studied and examined.
Enhancing of single-stage grid-connected photovoltaic system using fuzzy logi...IJECEIAES
The power generated by photovoltaic (PV) systems is influenced by
environmental factors. This variability hampers the control and utilization of
solar cells' peak output. In this study, a single-stage grid-connected PV
system is designed to enhance power quality. Our approach employs fuzzy
logic in the direct power control (DPC) of a three-phase voltage source
inverter (VSI), enabling seamless integration of the PV connected to the
grid. Additionally, a fuzzy logic-based maximum power point tracking
(MPPT) controller is adopted, which outperforms traditional methods like
incremental conductance (INC) in enhancing solar cell efficiency and
minimizing the response time. Moreover, the inverter's real-time active and
reactive power is directly managed to achieve a unity power factor (UPF).
The system's performance is assessed through MATLAB/Simulink
implementation, showing marked improvement over conventional methods,
particularly in steady-state and varying weather conditions. For solar
irradiances of 500 and 1,000 W/m2
, the results show that the proposed
method reduces the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the injected current
to the grid by approximately 46% and 38% compared to conventional
methods, respectively. Furthermore, we compare the simulation results with
IEEE standards to evaluate the system's grid compatibility.
Enhancing photovoltaic system maximum power point tracking with fuzzy logic-b...IJECEIAES
Photovoltaic systems have emerged as a promising energy resource that
caters to the future needs of society, owing to their renewable, inexhaustible,
and cost-free nature. The power output of these systems relies on solar cell
radiation and temperature. In order to mitigate the dependence on
atmospheric conditions and enhance power tracking, a conventional
approach has been improved by integrating various methods. To optimize
the generation of electricity from solar systems, the maximum power point
tracking (MPPT) technique is employed. To overcome limitations such as
steady-state voltage oscillations and improve transient response, two
traditional MPPT methods, namely fuzzy logic controller (FLC) and perturb
and observe (P&O), have been modified. This research paper aims to
simulate and validate the step size of the proposed modified P&O and FLC
techniques within the MPPT algorithm using MATLAB/Simulink for
efficient power tracking in photovoltaic systems.
Adaptive synchronous sliding control for a robot manipulator based on neural ...IJECEIAES
Robot manipulators have become important equipment in production lines, medical fields, and transportation. Improving the quality of trajectory tracking for
robot hands is always an attractive topic in the research community. This is a
challenging problem because robot manipulators are complex nonlinear systems
and are often subject to fluctuations in loads and external disturbances. This
article proposes an adaptive synchronous sliding control scheme to improve trajectory tracking performance for a robot manipulator. The proposed controller
ensures that the positions of the joints track the desired trajectory, synchronize
the errors, and significantly reduces chattering. First, the synchronous tracking
errors and synchronous sliding surfaces are presented. Second, the synchronous
tracking error dynamics are determined. Third, a robust adaptive control law is
designed,the unknown components of the model are estimated online by the neural network, and the parameters of the switching elements are selected by fuzzy
logic. The built algorithm ensures that the tracking and approximation errors
are ultimately uniformly bounded (UUB). Finally, the effectiveness of the constructed algorithm is demonstrated through simulation and experimental results.
Simulation and experimental results show that the proposed controller is effective with small synchronous tracking errors, and the chattering phenomenon is
significantly reduced.
Remote field-programmable gate array laboratory for signal acquisition and de...IJECEIAES
A remote laboratory utilizing field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technologies enhances students’ learning experience anywhere and anytime in embedded system design. Existing remote laboratories prioritize hardware access and visual feedback for observing board behavior after programming, neglecting comprehensive debugging tools to resolve errors that require internal signal acquisition. This paper proposes a novel remote embeddedsystem design approach targeting FPGA technologies that are fully interactive via a web-based platform. Our solution provides FPGA board access and debugging capabilities beyond the visual feedback provided by existing remote laboratories. We implemented a lab module that allows users to seamlessly incorporate into their FPGA design. The module minimizes hardware resource utilization while enabling the acquisition of a large number of data samples from the signal during the experiments by adaptively compressing the signal prior to data transmission. The results demonstrate an average compression ratio of 2.90 across three benchmark signals, indicating efficient signal acquisition and effective debugging and analysis. This method allows users to acquire more data samples than conventional methods. The proposed lab allows students to remotely test and debug their designs, bridging the gap between theory and practice in embedded system design.
Detecting and resolving feature envy through automated machine learning and m...IJECEIAES
Efficiently identifying and resolving code smells enhances software project quality. This paper presents a novel solution, utilizing automated machine learning (AutoML) techniques, to detect code smells and apply move method refactoring. By evaluating code metrics before and after refactoring, we assessed its impact on coupling, complexity, and cohesion. Key contributions of this research include a unique dataset for code smell classification and the development of models using AutoGluon for optimal performance. Furthermore, the study identifies the top 20 influential features in classifying feature envy, a well-known code smell, stemming from excessive reliance on external classes. We also explored how move method refactoring addresses feature envy, revealing reduced coupling and complexity, and improved cohesion, ultimately enhancing code quality. In summary, this research offers an empirical, data-driven approach, integrating AutoML and move method refactoring to optimize software project quality. Insights gained shed light on the benefits of refactoring on code quality and the significance of specific features in detecting feature envy. Future research can expand to explore additional refactoring techniques and a broader range of code metrics, advancing software engineering practices and standards.
Smart monitoring technique for solar cell systems using internet of things ba...IJECEIAES
Rapidly and remotely monitoring and receiving the solar cell systems status parameters, solar irradiance, temperature, and humidity, are critical issues in enhancement their efficiency. Hence, in the present article an improved smart prototype of internet of things (IoT) technique based on embedded system through NodeMCU ESP8266 (ESP-12E) was carried out experimentally. Three different regions at Egypt; Luxor, Cairo, and El-Beheira cities were chosen to study their solar irradiance profile, temperature, and humidity by the proposed IoT system. The monitoring data of solar irradiance, temperature, and humidity were live visualized directly by Ubidots through hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) protocol. The measured solar power radiation in Luxor, Cairo, and El-Beheira ranged between 216-1000, 245-958, and 187-692 W/m 2 respectively during the solar day. The accuracy and rapidity of obtaining monitoring results using the proposed IoT system made it a strong candidate for application in monitoring solar cell systems. On the other hand, the obtained solar power radiation results of the three considered regions strongly candidate Luxor and Cairo as suitable places to build up a solar cells system station rather than El-Beheira.
An efficient security framework for intrusion detection and prevention in int...IJECEIAES
Over the past few years, the internet of things (IoT) has advanced to connect billions of smart devices to improve quality of life. However, anomalies or malicious intrusions pose several security loopholes, leading to performance degradation and threat to data security in IoT operations. Thereby, IoT security systems must keep an eye on and restrict unwanted events from occurring in the IoT network. Recently, various technical solutions based on machine learning (ML) models have been derived towards identifying and restricting unwanted events in IoT. However, most ML-based approaches are prone to miss-classification due to inappropriate feature selection. Additionally, most ML approaches applied to intrusion detection and prevention consider supervised learning, which requires a large amount of labeled data to be trained. Consequently, such complex datasets are impossible to source in a large network like IoT. To address this problem, this proposed study introduces an efficient learning mechanism to strengthen the IoT security aspects. The proposed algorithm incorporates supervised and unsupervised approaches to improve the learning models for intrusion detection and mitigation. Compared with the related works, the experimental outcome shows that the model performs well in a benchmark dataset. It accomplishes an improved detection accuracy of approximately 99.21%.
Developing a smart system for infant incubators using the internet of things ...IJECEIAES
This research is developing an incubator system that integrates the internet of things and artificial intelligence to improve care for premature babies. The system workflow starts with sensors that collect data from the incubator. Then, the data is sent in real-time to the internet of things (IoT) broker eclipse mosquito using the message queue telemetry transport (MQTT) protocol version 5.0. After that, the data is stored in a database for analysis using the long short-term memory network (LSTM) method and displayed in a web application using an application programming interface (API) service. Furthermore, the experimental results produce as many as 2,880 rows of data stored in the database. The correlation coefficient between the target attribute and other attributes ranges from 0.23 to 0.48. Next, several experiments were conducted to evaluate the model-predicted value on the test data. The best results are obtained using a two-layer LSTM configuration model, each with 60 neurons and a lookback setting 6. This model produces an R 2 value of 0.934, with a root mean square error (RMSE) value of 0.015 and a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.008. In addition, the R 2 value was also evaluated for each attribute used as input, with a result of values between 0.590 and 0.845.
A review on internet of things-based stingless bee's honey production with im...IJECEIAES
Honey is produced exclusively by honeybees and stingless bees which both are well adapted to tropical and subtropical regions such as Malaysia. Stingless bees are known for producing small amounts of honey and are known for having a unique flavor profile. Problem identified that many stingless bees collapsed due to weather, temperature and environment. It is critical to understand the relationship between the production of stingless bee honey and environmental conditions to improve honey production. Thus, this paper presents a review on stingless bee's honey production and prediction modeling. About 54 previous research has been analyzed and compared in identifying the research gaps. A framework on modeling the prediction of stingless bee honey is derived. The result presents the comparison and analysis on the internet of things (IoT) monitoring systems, honey production estimation, convolution neural networks (CNNs), and automatic identification methods on bee species. It is identified based on image detection method the top best three efficiency presents CNN is at 98.67%, densely connected convolutional networks with YOLO v3 is 97.7%, and DenseNet201 convolutional networks 99.81%. This study is significant to assist the researcher in developing a model for predicting stingless honey produced by bee's output, which is important for a stable economy and food security.
A trust based secure access control using authentication mechanism for intero...IJECEIAES
The internet of things (IoT) is a revolutionary innovation in many aspects of our society including interactions, financial activity, and global security such as the military and battlefield internet. Due to the limited energy and processing capacity of network devices, security, energy consumption, compatibility, and device heterogeneity are the long-term IoT problems. As a result, energy and security are critical for data transmission across edge and IoT networks. Existing IoT interoperability techniques need more computation time, have unreliable authentication mechanisms that break easily, lose data easily, and have low confidentiality. In this paper, a key agreement protocol-based authentication mechanism for IoT devices is offered as a solution to this issue. This system makes use of information exchange, which must be secured to prevent access by unauthorized users. Using a compact contiki/cooja simulator, the performance and design of the suggested framework are validated. The simulation findings are evaluated based on detection of malicious nodes after 60 minutes of simulation. The suggested trust method, which is based on privacy access control, reduced packet loss ratio to 0.32%, consumed 0.39% power, and had the greatest average residual energy of 0.99 mJoules at 10 nodes.
Fuzzy linear programming with the intuitionistic polygonal fuzzy numbersIJECEIAES
In real world applications, data are subject to ambiguity due to several factors; fuzzy sets and fuzzy numbers propose a great tool to model such ambiguity. In case of hesitation, the complement of a membership value in fuzzy numbers can be different from the non-membership value, in which case we can model using intuitionistic fuzzy numbers as they provide flexibility by defining both a membership and a non-membership functions. In this article, we consider the intuitionistic fuzzy linear programming problem with intuitionistic polygonal fuzzy numbers, which is a generalization of the previous polygonal fuzzy numbers found in the literature. We present a modification of the simplex method that can be used to solve any general intuitionistic fuzzy linear programming problem after approximating the problem by an intuitionistic polygonal fuzzy number with n edges. This method is given in a simple tableau formulation, and then applied on numerical examples for clarity.
The performance of artificial intelligence in prostate magnetic resonance im...IJECEIAES
Prostate cancer is the predominant form of cancer observed in men worldwide. The application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a guidance tool for conducting biopsies has been established as a reliable and well-established approach in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. The diagnostic performance of MRI-guided prostate cancer diagnosis exhibits significant heterogeneity due to the intricate and multi-step nature of the diagnostic pathway. The development of artificial intelligence (AI) models, specifically through the utilization of machine learning techniques such as deep learning, is assuming an increasingly significant role in the field of radiology. In the realm of prostate MRI, a considerable body of literature has been dedicated to the development of various AI algorithms. These algorithms have been specifically designed for tasks such as prostate segmentation, lesion identification, and classification. The overarching objective of these endeavors is to enhance diagnostic performance and foster greater agreement among different observers within MRI scans for the prostate. This review article aims to provide a concise overview of the application of AI in the field of radiology, with a specific focus on its utilization in prostate MRI.
Seizure stage detection of epileptic seizure using convolutional neural networksIJECEIAES
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), seventy million individuals worldwide suffer from epilepsy, a neurological disorder. While electroencephalography (EEG) is crucial for diagnosing epilepsy and monitoring the brain activity of epilepsy patients, it requires a specialist to examine all EEG recordings to find epileptic behavior. This procedure needs an experienced doctor, and a precise epilepsy diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment. To identify epileptic seizures, this study employed a convolutional neural network (CNN) based on raw scalp EEG signals to discriminate between preictal, ictal, postictal, and interictal segments. The possibility of these characteristics is explored by examining how well timedomain signals work in the detection of epileptic signals using intracranial Freiburg Hospital (FH), scalp Children's Hospital Boston-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (CHB-MIT) databases, and Temple University Hospital (TUH) EEG. To test the viability of this approach, two types of experiments were carried out. Firstly, binary class classification (preictal, ictal, postictal each versus interictal) and four-class classification (interictal versus preictal versus ictal versus postictal). The average accuracy for stage detection using CHB-MIT database was 84.4%, while the Freiburg database's time-domain signals had an accuracy of 79.7% and the highest accuracy of 94.02% for classification in the TUH EEG database when comparing interictal stage to preictal stage.
Analysis of driving style using self-organizing maps to analyze driver behaviorIJECEIAES
Modern life is strongly associated with the use of cars, but the increase in acceleration speeds and their maneuverability leads to a dangerous driving style for some drivers. In these conditions, the development of a method that allows you to track the behavior of the driver is relevant. The article provides an overview of existing methods and models for assessing the functioning of motor vehicles and driver behavior. Based on this, a combined algorithm for recognizing driving style is proposed. To do this, a set of input data was formed, including 20 descriptive features: About the environment, the driver's behavior and the characteristics of the functioning of the car, collected using OBD II. The generated data set is sent to the Kohonen network, where clustering is performed according to driving style and degree of danger. Getting the driving characteristics into a particular cluster allows you to switch to the private indicators of an individual driver and considering individual driving characteristics. The application of the method allows you to identify potentially dangerous driving styles that can prevent accidents.
Hyperspectral object classification using hybrid spectral-spatial fusion and ...IJECEIAES
Because of its spectral-spatial and temporal resolution of greater areas, hyperspectral imaging (HSI) has found widespread application in the field of object classification. The HSI is typically used to accurately determine an object's physical characteristics as well as to locate related objects with appropriate spectral fingerprints. As a result, the HSI has been extensively applied to object identification in several fields, including surveillance, agricultural monitoring, environmental research, and precision agriculture. However, because of their enormous size, objects require a lot of time to classify; for this reason, both spectral and spatial feature fusion have been completed. The existing classification strategy leads to increased misclassification, and the feature fusion method is unable to preserve semantic object inherent features; This study addresses the research difficulties by introducing a hybrid spectral-spatial fusion (HSSF) technique to minimize feature size while maintaining object intrinsic qualities; Lastly, a soft-margins kernel is proposed for multi-layer deep support vector machine (MLDSVM) to reduce misclassification. The standard Indian pines dataset is used for the experiment, and the outcome demonstrates that the HSSF-MLDSVM model performs substantially better in terms of accuracy and Kappa coefficient.
Explore the innovative world of trenchless pipe repair with our comprehensive guide, "The Benefits and Techniques of Trenchless Pipe Repair." This document delves into the modern methods of repairing underground pipes without the need for extensive excavation, highlighting the numerous advantages and the latest techniques used in the industry.
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COLLEGE BUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT REPORT.pdfKamal Acharya
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.
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.
Overview of the fundamental roles in Hydropower generation and the components involved in wider Electrical Engineering.
This paper presents the design and construction of hydroelectric dams from the hydrologist’s survey of the valley before construction, all aspects and involved disciplines, fluid dynamics, structural engineering, generation and mains frequency regulation to the very transmission of power through the network in the United Kingdom.
Author: Robbie Edward Sayers
Collaborators and co editors: Charlie Sims and Connor Healey.
(C) 2024 Robbie E. Sayers
Final project report on grocery store management system..pdfKamal Acharya
In today’s fast-changing business environment, it’s extremely important to be able to respond to client needs in the most effective and timely manner. If your customers wish to see your business online and have instant access to your products or services.
Online Grocery Store is an e-commerce website, which retails various grocery products. This project allows viewing various products available enables registered users to purchase desired products instantly using Paytm, UPI payment processor (Instant Pay) and also can place order by using Cash on Delivery (Pay Later) option. This project provides an easy access to Administrators and Managers to view orders placed using Pay Later and Instant Pay options.
In order to develop an e-commerce website, a number of Technologies must be studied and understood. These include multi-tiered architecture, server and client-side scripting techniques, implementation technologies, programming language (such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and MySQL relational databases. This is a project with the objective to develop a basic website where a consumer is provided with a shopping cart website and also to know about the technologies used to develop such a website.
This document will discuss each of the underlying technologies to create and implement an e- commerce website.
Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Event Management System Vb Net Project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
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Comparative performance of modular with cascaded H-bridge three level inverters
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Comparative performance of modular with cascaded H-bridge
three level inverters
Nada Mohamed El-Naggar1
, Mohamed Adel Esmaeel2
, Salama Abu-Zaid1
1
Department of Electrical Power and Machines Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
2
Department of Electrical Power and Machines Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
Article Info ABSTRACT
Article history:
Received Sep 10, 2022
Revised Jan 8, 2023
Accepted Jan 14, 2023
The conventional two-level inverter becomes no longer has the ability to
cope with the high-power requirement, so this paper discusses two very
common topologies of multilevel inverter like modular multilevel converter
(MMC) and cascaded H-bridge (CHB) multilevel inverter for induction
motor drive applications. This work attempts to investigate the comparison
between MMC and CHB. The comparison is done in aspects of the
configuration, concept of operation, advantages and disadvantages, the
comparison is also considering output voltage (line to line) waveform, total
harmonic distortion (THD) of the output line voltage waveform and the
current drawn by both inverters. The performance of the inverters under
carrier-based pulse width modulation (PWM) technique and mainly in-phase
disposition (IPD), level shifted pulse width modulation is viewed. The paper
discusses the comparison between the two multilevel inverters (MLIs) with
motor drive applications especially induction motor. The operation of the
motor is studied under certain value of load torque. The simulation results
for the induction motor with the two inverters (modular multilevel and
Cascaded H-bride) for three numbers of levels using MATLAB/Simulink are
provided). The obtained results are encouraging and promising especially in
the improvement of the THD% results.
Keywords:
Cascaded H-bridge
Induction motor
Modular multilevel inverter
Multilevel inverter
Pulse width modulation
This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA license.
Corresponding Author:
Nada Mohamed El-Naggar
Department of Electrical Power and Machines Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Egypt
Email: nadaelnaggar65@gmail.com
1. INTRODUCTION
In recent years the industrial requirement for medium voltage high power or mega power apparatus
has mightily increased. Induction motors are the most extensively used electrical machine in almost medium
and high voltage industrial applications. That is because of its advantages like low cost, simple in
construction, requires less maintenance, operates under various challenging environmental conditions
(high temperature, noisy both signal and physical impairment) [1] and increased reliability. The control of the
induction motor might not be extensive when varied directly from the line voltage. To obtain a wide variation
in speed and torque, both voltage and frequency should be modified (ratio of the voltage and frequency
should be approximately constant). This V/F control could be applied by using inverters. Lately, inverters are
achieving attractiveness and extensively used for induction motor drive applications. Whereas two-level
conventional inverters are no longer have the ability to cope with the high-power requirements. So multilevel
inverters (MLIs) now are the heart and soul of numerous applications and gain the prominence in academia
and industry. The concept of the multilevel inverter is producing high voltage wave by using a sequential
connection of lower voltage rating semiconductor switches, like insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBT).
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The semiconductor devices are swinging between on and off and generate a pattern which approximate to the
sinusoidal wave [2], [3]. Every single switch can block its normal rating voltage since the entire output
voltage of the inverter can be much higher. Multilevel inverters advantages are their ability to hold with high
voltage with least voltage stress on the semiconductors switching devices (little dv/dt), high power quality,
high efficiency, have a minor common-mode voltage to reduce stress on bearings of the motor and have a
low total harmonic distortion (THD) in the generated voltage [4]–[8]. All these advantages made it more
attractive.
However, the conventional multilevel inverters types like neutral point clamped and flying capacitor
have a vital flaw which is the in rising the number of required in series IGBTs, clamped diodes and
capacitors with the increasing of the voltage levels of the output. This more requirement of components
definitely increase the cost, volume and require complex control [9]–[13]. While the cascaded H-bridge
converter has layout with simple structure, great modularity and need the least component required to
produce a specific voltage level (AC-side) compared to the other multilevel converters [14]. But cascaded
H-bridge (CHB) inverter has awful disadvantage that is need a separate isolating DC bus for each cell.
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) not only has the same advantages of the CHB, but also it
overcomes the CHB disadvantage and need just one DC bus for each phase. MMC is one of the top and the
most promising topologies in multilevel converters family for medium and high voltage applications
[15], [16] such as variable speed drives. The principle of this type is depend on string connection of modules
(half bridge connection) inverter units to produce a sinusoidal voltage wave. At the other hand CHB, the
principle of this inverter is basically depending on a sequent connection of single full bridge (H-bridge)
inverter units to produce a sinusoidal voltage. The overall output voltage is the voltage generated by all cells
which cascaded. Figure 1 shows the block diagram of the system. A DC-link is fed the inverter with DC
voltage (DC-link may be the output of rectifier or photo voltaic PV panels), the inverter converts this DC to
alternative current AC. The induction motor is loaded and fed through MMC/CHB inverters with the AC
voltage.
Figure 1. Block diagram of the proposed system
The aim of this research is to compare between three level MMC and CHB multilevel inverters used
for induction motor drives. The next sections of the article are prepared as: section 2 present MMC inverter
in terms of configuration, operation and advantages and disadvantages, section 3 illustrates the CHB inverter
in terms of configuration, operation and advantages and disadvantages, while section 4 indicates the MLIs
modulation techniques, and finally section 5 shows the simulation findings of produced voltage waveform,
THD of the output line voltage waveform and the current drawn by both inverters via MATLAB/Simulink
software and simulate under certain value of load torque. The topology of both inverters is shown in
Figure 2(a) and (b).
2. MODULAR MULTILEVEL INVERTER
This section discusses the first inverter (modular type). The discussion is based on configuration,
principle of operation and phase generated voltage waveform. The advantages and disadvantages of the
MMC inverter are also included.
2.1. Configuration of three-level modular inverter
The consistence of the MMC is mainly three phase-leg connected in parallel. The structure is shown
in Figure 2(a) where the DC link is referred as a split DC bus with a total magnitude of Vdc (input power of
the modular converter). Each leg comprised by two arms (upper and lower arm). The Ac output is taken from
the center point of each leg. The single arm is mainly consists of a numbers of sub-modules with identical
construction and an inductor (L) to reduce the fault current and to suppress the circulating current. The
number of the modules control the voltage levels number (stepped waveform).
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(a)
(b)
Figure 2. Two multilevel inverters topology (a) three level modular multilevel inverter and (b) three-level
H-bridge inverter cell
2.1.1. Sub-module configuration and operation
The sub-module is the basic element of MMC and can has various forms using IGBTs. The common
topologies of the module (half bridge sub-module-full bridge sub-module). This research will concentrate on
the half bridge topology which mentioned in [17].
It is consists of two power semi-conductor switches (S1, S2) fired in complementary with anti-
parallel diode (D1, D2) and capacitor C with average voltage equal to Vc. The half bridge output voltage
terminals located at the center point between the two semi-conductors and the other terminal of switch S2.
The output voltage defines as VsM and has two levels 0 and +Vc depending on the switching state of
switches (S1, S2) and the direction of the current (ism) where Vc is the voltage on the capacitor. The sub
module current is ism and the positive direction for it is when it flows from the center point into the sub-
module and negative when it flows in the opposite direction. The switching states are shown in Table 1 [17].
Table 1. The different switching status for the half bridge sub module
State S1, S2 S1 D1 S2 D2 Current direction Capacitor state VsM
Abnormal (0,0) OFF ON OFF OFF + CHARGE Vc
OFF OFF OFF ON - BYPASS 0
Insert/On (1,0) OFF ON OFF OFF + CHARGE Vc
ON OFF OFF OFF - DISCHARGE Vc
Bypass/off (0,1) OFF OFF ON OFF + BYPASS 0
OFF OFF OFF ON - BYPASS 0
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2.2. Operation of three-level modular inverter
MMC generates the leveled output voltage by inserting or bypassing the sub-modules in and out the
circuit. as an example, suppose N number of sub-module per leg ‘a’ with arm voltage ‘Vao’ as shown in
Figure 1. As shown in (1) illustrate the average voltage of each capacitor of sub module Vc. The output
voltage for each sub-module is VH1, VH2.
Vc =
𝑉𝐷𝐶
𝑁
(1)
From Figure 1 and by ignoring the voltage drop on the inductor so the pole voltage as a function of
the upper and lower arm voltage by KVL is equal to (2) and (3). Then by summing (2) and (3) and divide the
result by two so the equation becomes as (4). When 𝑁𝑢𝑝 and 𝑁𝑙𝑜𝑤 is the number of ON sub modules for the
upper and lower arm respectively, so the voltage of the upper arm and lower arm by considering the capacitor
average voltage and number of ON sub module as (5) and (6) respectively. Finally, by substituting (1), (5)
and (6) in (4), so the pole voltage ‘Vao’ is equal to (7) Where N= 𝑁𝑢𝑝 + 𝑁𝑙𝑜𝑤.
Vao = −Vup +
VDC
2
(2)
Vao = Vlow −
VDC
2
(3)
Vao =
Vlow − Vup
2
(4)
Vup = Nup ∗ VC (5)
Vlow = Nlow ∗ VC (6)
Vao =
Vlow−Vup
2
= (
Nlow−Nup
N
) ∗
VDC
2
(7)
At N+1 levels of voltage can be created by the MMC with number of N sub-modules per arm. So as
an example, for N=2 the arm voltage has three levels according to the inserted sub-modules. So based on (7),
Table 2 summarize the multiple switching states and the corresponding out pole voltage.
Table 2. The output voltage for phase (a) for N=2 sub modules of MMC
State N upper N lower V upper V lower Vao
1 0 2 0 VDC 0.5VDC
2 1 1 0.5VDC 0.5VDC 0
3 2 0 VDC 0 -0.5VDC
2.3. Advantages and disadvantages of MMC inverter
MMC inverter is widely adopted in industry as a result of its advantages. However, MMC inverter
poses few disadvantages that district its use. This section discusses some advantage and disadvantages of
MMC as:
− Advantages: i) modular multilevel has simple and modular structure with identical configuration
compared to the other types of MLI so can be scaled easily which makes it convenient for several levels
of voltage; ii) high equivalent switching frequency generated by actual low switching frequencies of
individual switching devices and high efficiency; iii) no need for bulky filter at the output cause of low
THD; and iv) eliminates the need for the split DC bus and the isolating transformer.
− Disadvantage: the existence of the circulating current inside the converter due the mismatch between the
input DC voltage and the sub-modules which inserted.
3. CASCADED H-BRIDGE MULTILEVEL INVERTER
This section illustrates the second inverter ‘cascaded H-bridge’ type. This inverter is unique and has a
special position in multilevel inverters filed. The configuration of the H-bridge, principle of operation, phase output
voltage waveform and advantages and disadvantages of the CHB multilevel inverter are taken into account.
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3.1. Configuration of three level cascaded H-bridge inverter
The consistence of the CHB is mainly three H-bridge [18], [19]. The structure is shown in
Figure 2(b) where the DC links are referred as a split DC buses with a magnitude of Vdc for each H-bridge.
An m-level for CHB require (2H+1) is an odd number, where H is the number of cells. These H-bridge have
an identical construction. For the 3-level cascaded H-bridge (CHB) each leg or phase needs only single full
bridge (H-bridge) to generate three voltages at the output (+Vdc, 0, -Vdc). Each one consists of four power
(2-pairs) semiconductor switches each pair works in complementary modes to prevent the short circuit.
The topology of the H-bridge is as Figure 2(b). Three different feasible switching states are
available. At any time, a set of two switches is on for a three-level inverter as shown in Table 3. The positive
value of voltage (+Vdc) can be achieved by two ways according to the direction of the current, if the current
direction is positive so the current path will be through switches S11 and S12 (S11 and S12 are on ‘1’), else if
the current direction is negative so the current path will be through diode D11 and D12 (D11and D12
are on ‘1’). The zero and negative voltage (0, -Vdc) can be achieved as shown in Table 3.
Table 3. The different switching status for H-bridge according to current direction
State S11 D11 S12 D12 S13 D13 S14 D14
Positive direction of current
Van’=+Vdc ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Van'= 0 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
Van’= 0 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
Van’=-Vdc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON
Negative direction of current
Van’=+Vdc OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
Van'= 0 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
Van'= 0 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
Van’=-Vdc OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
3.2. Advantages and disadvantages of CHB inverter
CHB inverter has several advantages over the other inverters. While it has an inherent disadvantage
that may impedes its employment in some cases. This section discusses the advantage and disadvantages of
CHB as:
− Advantages: i) this topology of MLI uses the minimum number of devices or components among all types
of MLIS to get the same voltage’s level with a good harmonic spectrum (no clamped diode or flying
capacitors required) [12], [20]; ii) the separate fed of DC sources makes this type has no balancing
problems in voltage; iii) good choice for high voltage applications cause of the high power rating result of
the sequent connection of the H-bridge cell; and iv) each single H-bridge has the same configuration so
modularized circuit structure is possible [20].
− Disadvantage: due to the separate fed DC supply for each cell, high number of sources is required (hence
large number of isolating transformers).
4. MULTILEVEL MODULATION TECHNIQUES
Despite of many modulation approaches produced for multilevel case, only few techniques found
their way to the industries. Among these approaches especially pulse width modulation (PWM) is commonly
used. The PWM for the conventional inverter voltage source inverter (VSI) principle which described is
extended and used in multilevel inverters with m-levels, but there is little difference. The m-level inverter
needs number of carriers equal to (m-1) waves to compare with the sinusoidal reference wave (multi carrier
PWM), each carrier introduces between two voltage levels. Multi carrier PWM could be classified into two
categories [21]–[23]: i) level-shifted PWM (LS-PWM) and ii) phase-shifted PWM (PS-PWM).
4.1. LS-PWM
As its name, the multi carrier waves are disposed in vertical levels or shifts and have the same
amplitude and frequency (Ac, fc). The carrier wave amplitude is the multi carrier PWM is equal to (1/n-1)
times in the carrier of the conventional inverter (two levels). For 3-level inverter two triangle carrier wave are
used to compare with the 3-sinusoidal reference waves with 120-degree shift. If the reference waveform
amplitude is greater than all carriers so a switching order is sent to change the switches position to produce
positive voltage level, if the reference waveform amplitude is lower than the highest above zero carrier but
greater than the other carrier so a switching order is sent to change the switches position to produce 0 voltage
level, if the amplitude of the reference waveform is lower than all carriers so a switching order is sent to
change the switches position to produce negative voltage level. Level-shifted PWM could be classified based
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on phase disposition (in-phase disposition (IPD)-phase opposite disposition (POD)-alternative phase opposite
disposition (APOD)) as [24]–[26]. In this work IPD level shifted PWM is chosen to be simulated.
5. SIMULATION AND RESULTS
The modular and cascaded H-bridge three level inverter models are done via MATLAB/Simulink.
Figures 3(a) and (b) presents the layout of the simulation configuration for both inverters MMC and CHB
respectively. Noting that in Figure 3(a) the half-bridge sub-modules are compacted in subsystems for
simplicity and have the same configuration.
(a)
(b)
Figure 3. Two multilevel inverters MATLAB simulation, (a) three level modular multilevel inverter and
(b) three-level H-bridge inverter
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The both inverters output waveform quality, the motor speed, the motor torque, the three-phase
stator current and the total harmonic distortion of the line voltage are introduced at 26 Nm torque are
demonstrated in Figures 4(a) to (d) and Figures 5(a) to (d). The three level MMC simulation parameters are:
A DC-link of 460 V, the capacitors of the sub module are 1100* 10ᶺ−6
F each, and 5 kHz switching
frequency. The parameter used for simulation of the CHB is DC-link of 230 V per each phase. The induction
motor has 400 V rating, 5.4 HP, 4-poles, 50 Hz, 1430 rpm.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Figure 4. The simulation wave forms of MMC, (a) the line voltage (V), (b) motor speed (rpm) and
electromagnetic torque (Nm), (c) the stator current (A), and (d)THD
It is obvious from Figures 4(a) to (d) and Figures 5(a) to (d) that the output line voltages of both
inverters are swings in steps to draw a waveform similar and close to the sinusoidal waveform which results a
high quality for the output wave, a low voltage stress (dv/dt) on the switching devices, require minimum
rating for switches so decrease the cost and the volume of the inverter. The magnitude of the max output line
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voltage of CHB is twice the DC-link fed each phase, while the max line voltage for MMC is equal to the
DC-link fed the whole phases. MMC needs only one DC-link, unlike the CHB which need a DC-link for each
cell. The three-phase stator current act almost like a balanced sinusoidal wave (except the transient period)
and it is approximately the same for both inverters. The speed and torque curves do not much differ for the
inverters; they oscillate for around 0.6 second then reach the steady state. The THD of the output line voltage
is about 37% (the THD of CHB is a little higher) which considered acceptable regards to only three levels
topology.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Figure 5. The simulation waveforms of CHB (a) the line voltage (V), (b) motor speed (rpm) and torque (Nm),
(c) the stator current (A), and (d)THD
6. CONCLUSION
This paper aims to compare between the three-level modular multilevel inverter and cascaded
H-bridge with IM using MATLAB/Simulink. The comparison has been introduced in terms of the
configuration, concept of operation, advantages and disadvantages, THD of the produced line voltage
waveform and the current drawn by both inverters. The THD of the three level inverters have good harmonic
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spectrum which almost 37 %, while the conventional two-level inverter is usually higher. This low THD
minimize the electromagnetic interference and decrease the cost and size of the bulk filter. The THD
spectrum is improved with increasing number of levels. Hence, using the multilevel inverters especially
MMC and CHB is considered an attractive candidate for Induction Motor applications.
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BIOGRAPHIES OF AUTHORS
Nada Mohamed El-Naggar received a B.Sc. from Faculty of Engineering,
Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. She is pursuing her master’s degree in Electrical
Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University. Her research interests include
electrical machines, power electronics, photovoltaic, energy saving, and space power
applications. She can be contacted at email: nadaelnaggar65@gmail.com.
Mohamed Adel Esmaeel Salama was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1980. He received
the B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. in 2004, 2009, and 2012 respectively from Helwan University and
Al-Azhar University. He works as a lecturer for the Faculty of Engineering and Technology,
Helwan University. His research interests include renewable energy, electrical machines,
power electronic, photovoltaic, energy-storage applications, and space power applications.
He can be contacted at email: Mohamed.adel121980@yahoo.com, Mohamed.adel.80@h-
eng.helwan.edu.eg.
Salama Abu-Zaid is an associated Professor, Head of the Department of
Electrical Power and Machine, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. He
can be contacted at email: slama.abo@gmail.com.