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38 articles for “Total harmonic distortion (THD)”
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Generalized Rail Clamping Sequences Based PWM (GRCPWM) Algorithm for Direct Torque Controlled Induction Motor Drive
Abstract: The paper presents Rail Clamping Sequence based Pulse Width Modulation (RCPWM) algorithms applied to Direct Torque Control (DTC) of induction motor drive. This RCPWM based DTC retains all the advantages of conventional DTC (CDTC), moreover it eliminates the complexity involved in SVPWM algorithm and results in reduced current ripple at higher modulation indices and lowers the switching losses at all modulation indices. To validate the proposed method, simulation through MATLAB …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–59 Read article
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A Suboptimal Nonlinear Duty-cycle Modulation Scheme
Abstract: The DCM (duty-cycle modulation) technique is increasingly used in industrial electronics applications, including instrumentation systems, interfacing drivers and signal transmission chains. However, in existing research works related to new applications of DCM technique, the linear approximation policy is used for the sake of structural simplicity and low implementation cost, at the expends of rigorous analysis and low approximation errors. In this paper, a suboptimal nonlinear DCM scheme is developed. It …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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A Review on Emerging Topology of LUO Converter
Abstract: AbstractLUO converters are novel series of chopper which convert fix DC voltage into variable DC voltage magnitude. Converters are popular structure that conventionally implemented with regulation of voltage and having higher (THD) Total Harmonic Distortion, lower power factor for power transmitting process. For DC application LUO Converter topology can be favored. DC-DC chopper has advantages such as better output regulation, compact size, high efficiency, and minimum cost. This paper represents …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Analysis of Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Induction Motor Drives
Abstract: The goal of this thesis is to use harmonic analysis to learn more about the performance of various cascaded multilevel inverters. To handle the high power demands of large electric drives and utility applications, innovative power electronics converters are required. As a result, in high power and medium voltage conditions, multiple power converter structures have been offered as an option. A multilayer converter not only achieves high power ratings, but …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–42 Read article
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A Study of Flyback Microinverter Topologies for Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: AbstractThe microinverter system plays an imperative role in photovoltaic applications. Nowadays a central inverter system is substituted by a microinverter. The flyback inverter has the following advantages such as transformer separation, high voltage step-up ratio, low volume, high reliability, and provides high efficiency and relatively simple control. This paper proposes a collation of different flyback inverter topologies operating under various control schemes. A single phase current source inverter with hybrid …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation Switching Technique based Single Phase Inverter
Abstract: This paper discusses about the inverter which transfers power from DC source to AC load side. Inverters are usually used in motor drive, static var compensators, uninterruptible power supplies (ups), etc. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique is used because the total harmonics distortion is low as compared with other techniques. The switching scheme of sinusoidal PWM permits control of the frequency and the magnitude of the output. This switching scheme …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Comparison of Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter with Single DC Source
Abstract: This paper presents the comparison of traditional cascaded H-bridge inverter with isolated DC sources (symmetrical arrangement) and the proposed cascaded H-bridge inverter with single DC source (asymmetrical arrangement). Also, fundamental switching strategy is used to generate the control pulses. A conventional cascaded H-bridge (CHB) inverter requires ‘n’ numbers of DC sources for 2n + 1 levels. Without requiring transformers, the scheme proposed here allows the use of a single DC …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Investigation of FPGA based PWM Control Technique for AC Motors
Abstract: This paper proposes a Random Frequency PWM synchronized for a three phase inverter implemented with use of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and applied to a 1-hp induction motor drive system for the reduction of harmonics and improvement of fundamental peak voltage. For providing alternating output voltage with a specific magnitude and frequency to industrial applications, three-phase inverter is preferred. The gating signals to the inverter are produced by means …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Advanced Rail Clamping PWM Based Space Vector Algorithm for DTC Induction Motor Drive
Abstract: This paper proposes a generalized method to pulse generation using advanced rail clamping pulse width modulation (ARCPWM) sequences. The proposed space vector approach to pulse generation is generalized for various PWM sequences. The present paper considers two advanced PWM sequences viz, 0121 and 7212. The performance of various ARCPWM methods utilizing these two sequences is analyzed on a direct torque controlled (DTC) induction motor drive for a superior steady state …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 41–59 Read article
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Power Factor Correction Using Parallel Boost Converter
Abstract: Power factor, the ratio between the active or average power and the apparent power forms a very essential parameter of the power system. It is indicative of how effectively the active power of the system has been utilized. With rapid development in power semiconductor devices, the usage of power electronic systems has expanded to a new and wide application range that include residential, commercial, aerospace and many others. Power electronic …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 71–88 Read article
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Comparison of Aircraft System using Fuzzy Logic Control and Traditional Control Scheme
Abstract: Sinusoidal current control (SCC) strategy is used for hauling out reference currents. This technique has been reviewed for More Electric Aircraft (MEA) system. Further, SCC strategy’s compensation capability has been compared with the system optimized using FLC. The basis for comparison is Harmonic distortion and compensation time. Result based on MATLAB Simulink will prove the effectivity of the control strategy for SAF in the MEA system.Keywords: More electric aircraft system …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Development of Random Pulse Width Modulation in Power Electronics Converter
Abstract: With the new advancement in power electronic devices the high frequency system can often causes acoustic noise, mechanical vibration, EMI related problems in inverter-fed AC machine due to harmonics content in voltage and current waveforms which makes operator feel uncomfortable to work. Proposed work deals with one of the Pulse Modulation Technique, Random Pulse Width Modulation (RPWM), which is a new and effective technique to let the inverter-fed ac motor …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Study of Cascaded H Bridge Multilevel Inverter
Abstract: The inverters are now-a-days used broadly. Inverters are classified as two level inverters and multilevel inverters. There are too many limitations; conventional inverters at high power and high voltage applications. So, multilevel inverters become useful for high power and high voltage applications due to their increased number of levels at the output voltage. The harmonics are reduced by increasing the number of levels and output voltage has a tendency to-end-up …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–54 Read article
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Comparison of Simulations Results of Fuzzy Logic, Neural Network and Conventional Scheme Based Controller for SAF in Constant Frequency Aircraft System
Abstract: SRF control strategy for finding reference currents for active power filters have been optimized using artificial neural network, fuzzy logic control and their performances have been evaluated. The acute analysis of comparison of the compensation capability based on THD and speedwell be done, and recommendations will be given for the choice of technique to be used. The simulated results using MATLAB model are shown, and they will undoubtedly prove the …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–9 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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Torque Ripple Minimization of High-Power Fed Induction Motor Drive Using Low Switching Frequency
Abstract: Multi-level inverter has emerged as an important topology in the area of high-power-medium voltage energycontrol applications due to its several advantages such as its good harmonic rejection capability, betteroutput voltage with reduced ripple, reduction of voltage ratings of the power semiconductor switchingdevices and also the reduced electro-magnetic interference problems, etc. This paper presents the torqueripple minimization and the performance under different operating conditions (dynamic and steady state) ofindirect vector-controlled high-power …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2-3, 2011 · pp. 72–83 Read article
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Genetic Algorithm Application in Shunt Active Power Filter Applied in Constant Frequency Aircraft System
Abstract: Constant Instantaneous Power Control(CIPC) technique for extracting reference currents for shunt active power filters have been optimized using Genetic Algorithm and its performances have been compared. The delicate analysis of assessment of the compensation ability based on THD and compensation time will be done, and commendations will be presented for the preference of technique to be used. The simulated results using Simulink model are shown, and they will indubitably demonstrate …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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Fuzzy Logic Controlled Shunt Active Power Filter for Constant Frequency Aircraft Power System in Balanced and Unbalanced Loads Conditions
Abstract: Synchronous reference frame technique for extracting reference currents for shunt active power filters has been assessed for 400 Hz aircraft electric power system. From that point forward, its performance has been compared when optimized using fuzzy logic control. Critical analysis of comparisons of the compensation ability of these two techniques based on THD and compensation time will be done, and suggestions will be given for the selection of the best …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 79–88 Read article