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A Simplified Indirect Control Scheme for Shunt-active Power Filters
Abstract: This paper presents a simplified indirect control scheme for shunt-active power filters for compensating harmonic currents and improving power factor. The control is based on the simple method for generation of the reference compensating current. The reference compensating current is obtained by subtracting load current from reference source current. PI controller is used to adjust the amplitude of the reference source current that regulates the DC capacitor voltage. Hysteresis band …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Modular Three Phase AC Voltage Controller for Induction Motor
Abstract: AbstractThree phase induction motor (IM) is widely used in the industries because of rugged construction. User needs to control speed of the motor depending on the desired speed and application. In this paper launching of speed control of 3-phase IM is controlled by 3-phase AC voltage controller by varying the voltage by pulsewidth modulation (PWM) technique. In olden days speed control was possible for DC motors only, but with the …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Analysis of Different Level Half-Bridge Modular Multilevel Inverter
Abstract: Inverter is a power electronics device which is used to convert DC power to AC power at required output voltage and frequency. It can be broadly classified as two level inverters and multilevel inverters. The multilevel inverters are mainly classified as Diode clamped, Flying capacitor inverter and cascaded multilevel inverter. The design and operation of cascaded half bridge modular multilevel inverter (MMC) was very easy. Because, no clamping diode and …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Brief Review on Single Phase PV Micro-Inverter System
Abstract: This paper presents a review on recent developments and a summary of inverter technology for single phase grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems for power levels up to 5 kW. The functions of inverter include DC–AC conversion, output power quality assurance, various protection mechanisms, and system controls. PV inverters are classified in three categories which are centralized inverter, string inverter and module oriented or micro inverter. Centralized inverter, string inverter and module …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 55–62 Read article
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Analysis and Implementation of Carrier Based and Space Vector PWM Techniques on a Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverter
Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of carrier based and space vector pulse width modulation (PWM) techniques on a two-level three-phase voltage source inverter (VSI). The results of simulations performed in Matlab/Simulink are compared to the results obtained from the implementation of the PWM schemes on an actual VSI whose PWM signals are generated using dSpace. The analysis of the inverter line to line voltages includes, a fast fourier transform …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 125–139 Read article
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The Energization Transients of 6-Pulse Rectifier Circuits
Abstract: This paper addresses the energization transients of 6-pulse rectifier circuits. It applies anefficient representation of the diodes in order to describe their performance in both theforward and reverse directions. Without any loss of generality, the suggested method isapplied to the classical un-controlled six-valve full-wave rectifier bridge configuration. Theeffect of the load resistance, the eventual presence of smoothing shunt-capacitors and seriesinductors as well as the waveform of the supply voltage is …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–30 Read article
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Design Simulation and Analysis of Zeta Converter for Speed Control of BLDC Motor
Abstract: In recent years, usage of variable speed drive systems has been increasing in various low power applications like automobile industries, domestic appliances, etc. To save the energy consumption of devices, there is a necessity in the usage of green and eco-friendly electronics. For improvement in power factor and speed control, BLDC with Zeta converter is proposed in this paper. Zeta converter is used for voltage regulation due to its wide …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 17–32 Read article
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Development of Slip Power Recovery Scheme sing Buck-Boost Chopper for Performance enhancement of Wound Rotor IM Drive
Abstract: This paper presents the mathematical modeling and testing of wound rotor induction motor drive (WRIMD) to develop the slip power recovery scheme (SPRS) using buck-boost chopper control techniques improving the performance of drive. The main focus of this research work is on the understanding of methodological development of Simulink model of SPRS. Various mathematical equations describing performance characteristics of WRIMD using SPRS with buck-boost chopper are derived. The performance parameters …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 44–63 Read article
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27- Level High Frequency Transformer Based- MLI for Integration of Renewable Energy
Abstract: This research proposes a unique high-frequency transformer (HFT)-based multilevel inverter(MLI) with 27 levels can be constructed with a single DCpower supply and twenty switching devices. The proposedMLI topology comprises three medium frequency isolationtransformers, each with a different rated voltage. Since thetransformers used in MLI operate at high frequencies, thesuggested system has a smaller volume and weight. Acascaded H-bridge (CHB) connects each transformer'sprimary windings, and the secondary windings areconnected in series …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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An Efficient RNS Based Sparse Kogge Stone Parallel Pre-fix Adder with Filter
Abstract: AbstractLow power very large-scale integration (VLSI) circuits are important for designing of high performance and portable devices. Along with that the high speed, small area and low cost are also the main considerations of VLSI circuits. The importance of low power is increasing day by day because of changing trend, packaging and cooling cost, portable system and reliability. This paper presents the design of Digital FIR filter using reverse converter …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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Case Study of Multipulse Converter System for IGBT Based Inverter in Induction Melting Furnace
Abstract: AbstractHarmonic mitigation is an important aspect for the smooth operation of modern power electronics converters, medical equipment, and home appliances which are generally fed by a common grid supply. In large power equipment such as induction furnaces, it becomes necessary to reduce or eliminate harmonics from the supply. In order to cater dynamic load cycle during complete melting cycles in induction furnaces, power needs to vary. This can be achieved …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Dynamic Analysis of the Proposed Bi-directional Converter for Charging and Discharging Operation
Abstract: AbstractThis paper proposes a fifth order bi-directional converter configuration with low current ripple on either side as well as good voltage conversion range having only three switches. This converter is implemented for load power levelling between a DC grid and secondary batteries. A comparative study of proposed topology with widely used bi-directional converter configurations is made and relative merits and demerits are pointed out. With state-space and discrete-time modelling techniques, …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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Digital Front-End Architecture of ECG Acquisition System with 0.5V Supply
Abstract: AbstractDue to the popularity of portable electronic products, low power systems have attracted more attention in recent years. Dynamic power consumption remains to be the biggest contributor to the total power consumption of a hardware design. A new power efficient electrocardiogram acquisition system that uses a fully digital architecture to reduce the power consumption and chip area has been proposed in this paper. The design of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) is …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Analysis of Operational Transconductance Amplifier using Low Power Techniques
Abstract: The paper presents a low power design of Current Mirror based Operational Transconductance Amplifier. The analysis of operational transconductance amplifier has been carried out using conventional gate-driven and low power techniques realised with quasi-floating gate, bulk-driven and bulk-driven quasi-floating gate transistors. The comparative analysis of performances of the amplifiers designed using the above techniques indicate that the best performance is achieved by bulk-driven quasi-floating gate approach. Using bulk as input, …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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USB Charger Using Pedal Power
Abstract: Profound cyclists will no doubt have every now and then thought that is would be agreeable to have some special type of on-board power supply to charge a mobile device such as a phone or a satnav even though on the road. The project describes how this can be achieved quite simply using power from the bicycle’s dynamo and a switching regulator. The alternating voltage delivered by the bicycle’s dynamo …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Review on Electric Spring Utilization for Smart Grid Structure in Power Generation
Abstract: The review documents contained in the literature are either completely off the non-critical load or forwarded within a convenient time frame based on the resulting satisfaction. In this study, instead of shifting critical loads to other terms, they tried to adjust the energy consumption of non-critical loads with the help of AC. A rule-based energy management algorithm is proposed, which uses electric springs to use AC microgrids.A new DC/DC converter …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Design and Performance of Semiconductor-Biosensor
Abstract: In this work, a high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) based biosensor is designed to detect the virus-protein. In this work, all the simulation-studies are carried out in the SILVACO-ATLAS physical simulator using the following models: Shockley Read Hall (SRH), band gap narrowing, Auger recombination, and Fermi Dirac statistics. Newton trap numerical solver is used in the device simulation. Conduction band engineering of the biosensor is studied. DC and RF properties …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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PI Control Based switching Fault control in Four Switch Voltage Source Inverter
Abstract: This paper presents a fault tolerant control in four switch voltage source inverter by using PI controller. Four switch voltage source inverter has four switches with two legs and DC input link. Four switch voltage source inverter (FSVSI) can produce a three phase ac voltage as in six switch three phase voltage source inverter with only a four power semiconductor switches in a short of two switches. The two switch …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Sputter Deposition of Ni/Ti Thin Film and their Molecular Dynamics
Abstract: Ni/Ti multilayer fabricated using DC/RF magnetron sputtering technique. Multilayer of Ni/Ti is deposited by alternate deposition of nickel layer and titanium layer, followed by annealing at different temperatures. Annealing treatment is carried out to achieve NiTi SMA thin films. The annealing was accompanied by inter-diffusion, amorphization and precipitation of various intermetallic phases. Classical molecular dynamics simulations have been performed for the atomic diffusion during annealing of Ni/Ti multilayer using embedded …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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Separation of harmful solids from fuel liquid in the tank of rocket engine and liquids in the life-support system of automatic spacecraft in the conditions of space flight.
Abstract: The paper presents the developed methods of harmful solids separation from fuel liquid in the fuel tank of rocket engine and liquids in the life-support system of automatic spacecraft using the action on the liquid of gravitational force (g - Factor) change or combined vibration and DC (Direct Current) electric field effect on the liquid that are simple on their of construction, economically highly effective and productive, mobile, and can …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–32 Read article