Search
20 articles for “IGBT”
-
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
-
A high Regulated Low Ripple DC Power Supply based on LC Filter and IGBT
Abstract: Filaments operating at a high temperature region would require ripple free current constant power source for their heating purposes. Introduction of ripple in the power supply would result in high power loss, aberrant, unpredictable temperature rise etc. High current ripple can also extenuate the life of electrolytic capacitors used in the circuit. In this paper we propose a scheme in which we would not only use simple, low cost, easily …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
-
Induction Motor Speed Control Using SCADA
Abstract: Single-phase induction motors are widely used in home appliances and industrial control because of their low cost and rugged construction. Many industrial processes require variable speed drives for various applications. This project investigates the speed control performance of single-phase induction motor using microcontroller AVR ATmega8a. PWM technique has been employed in this inverter to supply the motor with AC voltage. The 4n25 opto-coupler serves the purpose of isolation between the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–19 Read article
-
Integration of Modular Multilevel Converter Topology in the Design and Control of Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Abstract: A back-to-back modular multilevel converter (BMMC) based plug-in hybrid electric vehicle power conversion system is proposed to solve the problems of traditional MMC-EV. The local AC harmonics generated by the operation of MMC-EV accelerate the battery degradation and reduce the battery life. Currently, electric vehicles are in great demand due to the rising oil prices and environmental pollution concerns. Since the backbone of electric vehicles is the energy storage system, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1195–1205 Read article
-
Control Technique for Back-to-Back Converter Using Single Pulse Width Modulation
Abstract: This paper presents design and implementation of an analog controller for boost rectification and inversion required in the back-to-back converter used in doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) based wind energy conversion systems (WECSs). Detailed design of components of back-to-back converter is explained. The hardware module of this back-to-back converter is fabricated in the departmental laboratory. Testing is carried out on single phase as well as three phase rectifier section and …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–13 Read article
-
Simulation of Three Section Multilevel Inverter with Reduced Range of Switches
Abstract: Because of high generation development, the demand and excellent of electric strength ishigher than earlier than. Furthermore, due to the advancement of semiconductor, thespecification of electricity devices and strength conversion method turn out to be stricter. Oneof the energy converters that may remodel DC to AC is called inverter. An inverter is the intermedium to transmit the electricity to other electric device such as an uninterruptibleelectricity supply, servo motor, air-conditioner …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–36 Read article
-
Brushless DC Motor Drive System with Reduced DC-Link Capacitor for Reduction in Torque Ripple
Abstract: Presence of large value of dc-link capacitance in a brushless DC motor (BLDCM) drive system leads to an increase in the weight and volume of the system. A combination of an IGBT switch along with a small value of DC-link capacitance is proposed in this paper. BLDCM will be supplied by DC-link capacitor and rectified mains supply alternately via DC-link IGBT chopping during the time when the output voltage of …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 19–27 Read article
-
Modelling of DFIG-based Wind Energy Conversion System
Abstract: AbstractToday wind energy plays important role in the competitive wind market. In this paper, we study the performance of the overall doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) system under different conditions. The DFIG technology has proven to be an efficient and cost-effective solution for variable speed wind turbines. This system allows a variable speed operation over a huge range. In this system, rotor windings connected to grid through a bidirectional back-to-back IGBT-based …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 59–64 Read article
-
Advancing Grid Integration: Maximum Power Point Tracking-Based Model Predictive Current Control Technique for Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract: Tracking a PV system's maximum power point is necessary as demand for grid-connected solar systems rises, regardless of utility demand. Since the PV system's output is D.C., a converter serving as a middleman between the PV system and the D.C. link capacitor is necessary to track the maximum power at all loads. Since the firing angle of the IGBT in the boost converter is between 0 and 1 at maximum …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Machine Analysis and Design · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–35 Read article
-
Adaptive Maximum Power Point Tracking Using Improved Cuckoo Search for Solar Panels During Variable Sunlight and Shaded Conditions
Abstract: India's government seeks to keep up with the country's quickly increasing energy needs, which are mostly satisfied by burning coal and oil. By 2030, 40% of the country's energy is expected to originate from renewable sources, according to official plans. By 2022, New Delhi hopes to generate 175 GW of renewable energy, primarily from solar and wind power, with a target of 100 gigawatts. Although India has very few renewable …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 34–45 Read article
-
Electric Vehicle Induction Motor Automated Drive System with Smart Battery Monitoring Performance for Range Exchanger
Abstract: This study describes the development of a model of an electric vehicle (EV) with a smart battery-powered inverter-controlled induction machine drive system. The computer simulation model in MATLAB Simulink is used to estimate the energy and power requirements of vehicles over standard driving cycles under various driving conditions. Here, using smart logic for battery performance, factors affecting range and energy use, helps to optimize maximum efficiency of battery and motor …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
-
Fuel Cell Power Conditioning for Low Power Applications
Abstract: Fuel Cells are the important building blocks of hydrogen-based applications. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFCs) are useful for ambient temperature operating conditions. Fuel Cells cannot be interfaced to loads directly owing to many sources of power losses. Power Conditioning and Interface are equally important for driving loads using Fuel Cell generated power. Paper discusses the requirements of power conditioning, types of DC–DC converters, Experimental work performed on DC–DC converter …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 13–23 Read article
-
Overview of HVDC Power Transmission Technologies
Abstract: The demand for electricity has been growing very fast with a high impact on global environment conditions. The solution for this is grid access of large amounts of renewable energy resources. This makes the power system complex. A smart solution for this problem is the development of HVDC transmission systems. HVDC is well established and niche technology, which offers reliable long distance bulk energy transmission. There are two types of …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–30 Read article
-
Closed Loop Control of Multi Level Inverter Tied with 415 V AC Source Using SV-PWM for Renewable Energy
Abstract: In this work, 415 V AC source is interfaced with three-level diode clamped inverter in which renewable energy source is used as a DC source, solar energy is used which is most popular renewable energy source. The obtained DC from the solar irradiation is fed to MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) to utilize voltage at maximum power (DC). The perturb and observe technique is used in this work to track …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 55–65 Read article
-
A Hybrid Cascaded Multilevel Inverter using Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation
Abstract: This paper proposes a topology of hybrid cascaded multilevel inverter consisting of two inverters namely main inverter and auxillary inverter. Main inverter consists of three-leg inverter with single DC source and auxillary inverter consists of three H-bridge two-leg inverter with separate DC sources for each H-bridge. Switches used in our proposed method are IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor). The proposed model consists of 18 switches. The switches are controlled by space …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–19 Read article
-
Torque Ripple Reduction in Induction Motor Drive Using Direct Torque Control Technique with Space Vector Modulation
Abstract: Three phase squirrel cage induction motor drives are widely used in industries for variable speed applications. This paper proposes the design and simulation of an induction motor (IM) drive with DTC-SVM (Direct Torque Control–Space Vector Modulation). The IGBT/Diode inverter switches are controlled by the DTC-SVM technique. The synthesis of vector selection table depends on the rotational direction of the stator flux vector. The control algorithm in DTC-SVM methods are based …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–39 Read article
-
Modelling of Grid Tied 3-Level Diode Clamped Inverter Using Sinusoidal PWM for Solar Application
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper the AC Loads are fed from solar energy by means of Three-level Diode Clamped Inverter. The entire system is three phase supply system. To make the system more efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is used. The Perturb & Observe method is used to obtain voltage at maximum power. In this work Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) technique is implemented to generate gate pulses to make the …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–16 Read article
-
Different Types of PWM Techniques for Single Phase Inverter: A Review
Abstract: In this paper, different types of PWM techniques and their methodology of single-phase inverter have been introduced. The PWM technique used in single phase inverter is more advantageous than conventional inverter. This paper includes the review of modern power devices such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, etc. The conventional inverter output voltage changes according to the change in load but in single phase PWM inverter gives the steady output of voltage 230 …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–25 Read article
-
Design of Thin AC Converters (TACCS) using Dual Virtual Quadrature Source Concept
Abstract: Conventional grid control has been based on static assets that are switched in or out for a considerable long time. Traditionally excitation control of generators has provided continuous control in the grid system. Recently, dynamic grid control has been achieved by the use of FACTS devices, i.e. TCR, STATCOM and UPFC, etc. These FACTS devices are expensive and reliability, maintainability are the main problems. For STATCOM devices, the need to …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 41–48 Read article
-
Integrated Maximum Power Point Tracking and Harmonic Reduction in a Grid Interactive Solar PV Inverter
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE A solar photovoltaic (PV) cell exhibits a non-linear i-v characteristic and its maximum power point (MPP) varies with solar insolation and temperature. A dc-to-dc converter is generally employed along with inverter circuit to operate the solar PV system at maximum power point. This adds to the cost, which increases significantly with the size of the system. Moreover, grid-tie inverter employing thyristors has …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 7–15 Read article