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23 articles for “DC/DC Buck converter”
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A Simulation Analysis of Ripple Correlation Control MPPT for Low Power PV Systems
Abstract: AbstractIn this work, a simulation study of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) with Ripple Correlation Control (RCC) technique has been done. Photovoltaic (PV) array along with the DC/DC buck converter and its Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control strategy has been implemented with RCC for various solar radiations at 25oC, and simulations results are presented. RCC with low pass filter and tuned with Proportional Controller (PI) has been implemented. Simulation …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using a Full-Bridge Rectifier and Buck Converter with SOC Tracking
Abstract: This paper presents a simplified and cost-effective approach to electric vehicle (EV) fast charging by replacing the conventional neutral point clamped (NPC) converter with a full-bridge diode rectifier followed by a buck converter. The proposed topology is designed to deliver a regulated 80 V DC from a three-phase AC grid to charge a lithium-ion battery at a controlled current of 3 A. The converter design includes a three-phase diode bridge …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Smart Power: An Efficient DC Power System
Abstract: Abstract Attempting to reduce energy losses, as well as rapid resource demands rise has been a problem worldwide in recent years. To solve this problem, Smart Power is designed to make an efficient DC Power System. Smart Power scheme has achieved a reduction of cost in the DC power system and also increased efficiency of the overall power system. In Smart Power, in place of a synchronous generator, a high-efficiency …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Design and Validation of Polymer-Separated Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Mini-UPS for Networking Applications
Abstract: Due to the growing use of semiconductor-based electronic devices in networking applications, power interruptions can cause data loss, productivity loss, and system disruptions. To eliminate these outages, Mini Uninterruptible Power Supplies are expensive and have single-use batteries with shorter battery lives. These networking wires, cables, and other electrical components are polymer-insulated. Polymers with low dielectric constants have the potential to improve antenna interlayer dielectrics, communication cables, and other hardware for …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 917–933 Read article
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Power Converters for Renewable Energy Sources
Abstract: There has been a paradigm shift in the energy requirements of our world, from fossils to renewable energy this change will evolve further. This demands technological efficiency in terms of production, distribution and use of energy along with strengthening incentives to save energy at the end user. Energy conversion systems will play a vital role in this smooth transition. We can pave the way for renewable energies using highly efficient …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Double-Integral Type of Indirect Sliding Mode Controller for Power Buck Converters fed with Constant Power Loads
Abstract: This article signifies the robust nonlinear technique to solve instability issues of dc-dc buck power converter connected with constant power load. When power electronic converter operates under tightly regulated condition will have constant power behavior at its input terminals. This CPL will exhibit NII (negative incremental impedance) behavior, it is the main root cause of instability problems in the system. These instabilities can be eliminated by using the nonlinear controller …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 69–78 Read article
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Implementation of a Bidirectional Double-Boost DC-DC Converter with a High Conversion Ratio
Abstract: This paper presents the design and implementation of a Bidirectional double-boost DC-DC Converter for renewable energy applications with a high conversion ratio. The system’s main circuit is the bidirectional buck/boost converter which manages and controls both charging and discharging mode functions. With very simple control circuits, the high conversion ratio is achieved using Coupled Inductor technique. With the motto to achieve high conversion ratio, one power switch is controlled for …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Maximum Power Tracking using PI Controller in Photovoltaic System
Abstract: Maximum power point trackers are efficient enough to enhance an efficiency of the photovoltaic system. So many methodologies have been proposed up to this date to achieve maximum power. PV modules are capable of generating maximum power under diverse atmospheric conditions. The base paper proposed an MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) algorithm that based on fuzzy logic for a solar system. The solar panel is analyzed and then simulated by …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Battery Charge Controller
Abstract: As solar energy is a renewable energy that has the capacity to lessen energy crisis in the world, so there is a strong need to harvest and utilize this energy. This paper describes the simulation of a solar energy based MPPT battery charger controller and a protection system will also be integrated with the design. The proposed design uses PID controller based voltage and current controller for battery charging circuit. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Z-Source Inverter Fed Brushless DC Motor Drive Supplied With Fuel Cell for Automotive Applications
Abstract: This paper presents design and simulation of Z-source inverter fed brushless DC motor drive supplied with fuel cell for automotive applications. The brushless DC (BLDC) motor are used due to many advantages such as high efficiency, high torque, high reliability, high-power density, lower maintenance compared to other motors in electric transport applications. The BLDC motor drive is with voltage source inverter (VSI) or current source inverter (CSI) because of low …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 60–71 Read article
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Fault Tolerant Inverter for BLDC Drives
Abstract: In this study, fault tolerant inverter for BLDC drives is used for aerospace application. In such application, the human intervention is limited. So, the fault tolerant control of BLDC motor is of great importance for its continuous operating capacity even under the faulty situation. Over voltage and over current phenomenon occur in system due to switching faults, so a fault isolation and system reconfiguration method is presented. This method can …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Integrated Flyback Converter with MPPT Control for Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: This study consists of the analysis and modeling of a MPPT controlled flyback integrated converter for a Photovoltaic system. Here MPPT is used to maximize power withdrawal under all certain conditions such as when the solar radiation is less. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) introduce in photovoltaic system also tracks the regularly fluctuating maximum power point. Buck-Boost flyback integrated converter is used as a DC-DC converter in the proposed system. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Hysteresis Current Control Based Grid Connected PV System by using Bidirectional DC-DC Converter
Abstract: This paper proposes a control strategy for the operation of solar energy generation integrated with grid. Boost converter is used to extract the maximum power from the available solar power. The buck converter and bi-directional DC/DC converter connected with common DC bus and it’s connected with different loads. MPPT algorithms have been used in PV systems to deliver the maximum available power to the load under changes of the solar …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 26–40 Read article
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Hidden Buck Chopper Circuits Topology in a Switch Controlled Singe Phase Rectifier, Size and Cost Analysis
Abstract: This paper shows hidden buck chopper circuits topology in a single phase switch controlled full wave rectifier. Justification of this realization yields the opportunity to use the single circuit structure for both AC to DC and DC to DC conversion processes. Generally, two diodes out of four diodes are replaced by two switches to offer voltage gain and input power factor regulation in a single phase full wave rectifier. Such …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 17–28 Read article
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Continuous-Time Modelling of the Two-Input Fourth Order DC_DC Converter
Abstract: Two-input fourth-order integrated (TIFOI) converter is designed to process the power from two different sources Vg1 and Vg2. This converter facilitates regulation of dc-bus voltage and LVS current. In the power conversion process it performs bucking operation for first dc source Vg1, buck-boost operation for the second source Vg2. Power stage dynamics of the TIFOI converters is modeled using the state-space analysis. The system modelling plays an important role in …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Continuous-Time Modelling of the Two-Input Fourth Order DC_DC Converter
Abstract: Two-input fourth-order integrated (TIFOI) converter is designed to process the power from two different sources Vg1 and Vg2. This converter facilitates regulation of dc-bus voltage and LVS current. In the power conversion process it performs bucking operation for first dc source Vg1, buck-boost operation for the second source Vg2. Power stage dynamics of the TIFOI converters is modeled using the state-space analysis. The system modelling plays an important role in …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Simulation and Design of PI-Controller for the Control of Buck Converter
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, a proportional-integral (PI) controller is designed for the control of Buck converter to maintain its output as a constant for a varying input supply. To meet the power needs of a constant output, this study examines the DC / DC converter with primarily focusing on the design of PI controller for the control of Buck converter. This study was simulated using MATLAB/Simulink, and it was followed by …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Software and Hardware Implementation of Quasi z Source Inverter in DC-DC Converter with DC Motor as Load
Abstract: DC/DC power converters are employed in applications like telecom, industrial, automotive, military, aerospace and motor drives. The dc/dc converter market is forecast to grow at a strong rate to $ 4.3 billion by 2016. The primary factor limiting the widespread application of low voltage producing renewable energy sources to motor load is interfacing of converter system. The traditional voltage source inverter (VSI) cannot be dealt without overrating of inverter because …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 97–107 Read article
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Simulation of Z-Source Inverter for Photovoltaic Cell Applications
Abstract: Our project is about the implementation of z-source inverter for solving shading problem. The application of photovoltaic cell normally faces the shading problem of solar light, so that it leads to inconsistent power generation and low system efficiency. Z-source inverter overcomes the conceptual and theoretical barriers and limitations of the traditional voltage source converter (abbreviated as V-source converter) and current source converter (abbreviated as I-source converter). The z-source concept can …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Farmer’s Eye: A Sustainable Crop-Field Monitoring System
Abstract: This paper outlines the creation and implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-driven smart agriculture monitoring system. It aims to tackle major issues in agriculture, such as inefficient irrigation, excessive resource use, and a lack of real-time data. The system focuses on the Arduino Uno, which connects to a variety of sensors: soil moisture for measuring substrate conditions, DHT11 for monitoring ambient temperature and humidity, MQ135 for checking air quality, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–27 Read article