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25 articles for “power factor correction”
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Simulation of Single Phase AC-DC Power Factor Corrected Converter: A Technological Review
Abstract: This paper is intended to review the significant development of power factor correction by using boost converter topology for single phase power supply to the load in the last decay. Contents in this review paper starts with an introduction of power factor correction by boost converter topology adopted by many industries. Different power factor correction methods are available, which can be applied to get better power factor and low harmonic …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 72–83 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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Electrical Data Monitoring, Controlling and Power Factor Correction Using PIC18F458
Abstract: Nowadays, the power quality of the AC system has become of great importance due to the rapidly increased in electronic equipment, power electronics devices and high voltage power system equipment. Commercial and domestic industries in the country have large electrical loads which are generally inductive in nature causing lagging power factor which gives high penalties to the consumer by electricity board. Power factor correction is the absorbing capacity of the …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Automatic Power Factor Enhancement System Utilizing Arduino
Abstract: This paper presents the design and implementation of an automatic power factor enhancement system using Arduino. The system is designed to improve the power factor of an AC load by automatically adjusting the connection of power factor correction capacitors based on real-time measurements. The Arduino microcontroller is used to measure the power factor of the load using a current sensor and a voltage sensor. Based on the measured power factor, …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Uninterrupted Power Supply
Abstract: The uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are costly equipment. Their installations are profitable, if costly because outage of the power system is higher, as the installation or operation costs. The UPS application areas are: Traffic system, Hospital , Computer lab, Chemical industry. The UPS are used for to maintain continuity of supply. The power improvement analyzed by using uninterruptible power supply. The main components used in uninterruptible power supply are AC …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Design and Implementation of a Photovoltaic High-intensity-discharge Street Lighting System Using MPPT Algorithms
Abstract: This dissertation presents a grid-tied (PV) high-intensity-discharge (HID) street lighting system. During daytime, the battery is charged by a PV panel. A single-ended primary inductance converter (SEPIC) is studied for maximum power point tracking (MPPT). Accuracy and high efficiency battery charging can be achieved under a wide range of PV panel voltage variation. At night, the solar energy stored in the battery is released to drive the street lights by …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Power Factor Improvement of Boost PFC Converter for Street Light Application
Abstract: Street lighting is an integral part of urban infrastructure, ensuring public safety and urban development. The conventional street lighting systems often exhibit poor power factor characteristics, leading to inefficient energy usage and increased electricity costs. This paper presents a study focused on enhancing the power factor of a Boost Power Factor Correction (PFC) converter tailored specifically for street light applications. The Light Emitting Diode (LED) streetlights powered by AC sources …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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PFC-BL-CSC Converter Fed Sensorless BLDC Motor Drive
Abstract: BLDC motors drives have gained importance due to power quality improvements and high efficiency. In low and medium power applications, it is mostly preferred. The speed control and power factor correction of the BLDC motor drive is achieved using a PFC converter. Here a bridgeless CSC converter is used. This configuration has numbers of advantages over other configurations of the converter. In this paper, position sensing is done based on …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Power Factor Improvement in BL-Pseudo Boost Converter-based BLDC Motor Drive
Abstract: Power factor correction (PFC) system increases the efficiency of power supply, delivering cost savings on electricity. Exchanging power supplies without PFC attract current short, high greatness beats. The beats can be smoothed out utilizing dynamic or inactive PFC procedures. This improves the power factor. A Bridgeless (BL) Pseudo boost converter is used for power factor correction in Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) drive. This converter working in spasmodic conduction mode (DCM) …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Bridgeless Converter Based SMPS used for Welding Application
Abstract: Abstract: This paper deals with performance analysis bridgeless converter based switched mode power supply (SMPS) of improved power quality. Power Factor Correction (PFC) based bridge less SMPS having so many applications in the area of welding power supply with IPC. This topology based on the constant voltage output and output current varied according to load changes. In the proposed topology, it is replaced the front end diode bridge rectifier with …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Artificial Neural Network Based SVC Switching At Distribution System for Minimal Injected Harmonics
Abstract: Electrical distribution system grieves from various problems like reactive power burden, unbalanced loading, voltage regulation and harmonic distortion. However DSTATCOMS are ideal solutions for such systems, they are not popular because of the cost and complexity of control involved. Phase wise balanced reactive power compensations are essential for fast changing loads needing dynamic power factor correcting devices leading to terminal voltage stabilization. Static Var Compensators (SVCs) remain ideal choice for …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–47 Read article
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Advances and Challenges in the Development of High-performance Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Devices
Abstract: Due to its distinct features, silicon carbide (SiC), a wide-bandgap semiconductor material, has attracted a lot of attention lately. SiC has superior electrical characteristics compared to silicon, making it an attractive material for high-performance power electronic devices. SiC-based devices can operate at higher temperatures, higher voltages, and higher switching frequencies, which can result in increased power density and efficiency. Recent advances in SiC device technology have led to the development …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Operation of DSP Control UPS System
Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a power controller that gives emergency electricity to a load when the mains energy fails. In on-line UPS, the load is always connected to the inverter though the UPS static switch. Specialized expertise is required for collection, analysis, and dissemination of technical information relating to high quality uninterruptible power systems. Inherent in these responsibilities is the coordination of technical and contractual matters relating to …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Revolutionizing EV Battery Charging: Enhancing Power Factor with Modified Bridgeless Landsman Converter
Abstract: The work focuses on the design and implementation of an innovative battery charger for electric vehicles (EVs) with a significant improvement in the power factor at the front end. The existing EV chargers often suffer from poor power factor, leading to increased losses and reduced efficiency. An altered Landsman power factor correction (PFC) converter is used in place of the traditional diode bridge rectifier (DBR) in order to solve this …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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HVDC Low Loss Switching Boost Converter Using Auxilary Circuit
Abstract: AC supply is available in different frequencies so many problems occur in different etiquettes; like battery charging needs the nonstop DC supply. Because of switching losses(AC to DC converters) are befalls in the converters. A new soft switching boost converter with an auxiliary or secondary switch and resonant circuit is projected in this work. The resonant circuit is consisted of a resonant inductor Lr, two resonant capacitors Cr1 Cr2, two …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Power Quality Improved AC-DC Sepic converter Used for Welding application
Abstract: Abstract— In this paper high frequency isolated ac-dc single phase single ended primary inductance converter (SEPIC) are proposed. Due to use of HF transformer more gain and high power is obtain. Proposed converter offers increased gain which is step-down in nature having less stress on current and also high efficiency. This paper described analysis modeling, and simulation of proposed converter. The performance is described in terms of power quality like …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Survey of Advanced Control Techniques for Active Power Filters in Grid Integration
Abstract: Active power filters (APFs) can increase power quality, dependability, and stability on power utilities by compensating for harmonic and reactive current components in power supplies. The performance and stability of active power filters are greatly enhanced by the control strategies used with them. When these two crucial elements start to compete, it is impossible to achieve both unity power factor (UPF) and flawless correction of current harmonics. A systematic review …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Finite Element Formulation for Mechanical Buckling of FGM Plate Exposed to Various Boundary Conditions
Abstract: Mechanical buckling analysis of functionally graded (FG) material plates based on first-order shear deformation theory. In the real world many components manufactured by FG materials face the buckling load under certain conditions. Various types of gradation law for tailoring the material properties are applied by the researcher, out of that, presently a simple power law for material gradation is applied with shear correction factor (SCF) is used to take account …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 503–513 Read article
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A review of the intelligent techniques for load forecasting of UHBVNL
Abstract: The primary aim of load forecasting is to know the change in power demand with the variable factors on a short-term, medium-term, and long-term basis and to evolve our power system network according to the changing variables. It ensures correct values to the operations, stability, demand management, scheduling generating capacity, efficiency, reliability, accuracy, economy, controlling, scheduling, security analysis, environmental sustainability, etc. Various forecasting techniques are there which are making it …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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No Cost Energy Conservation Measures (NCECM) Leads to Energy Saving: A Fad or Truth
Abstract: World known fossil fuel reserve is limited and expected to last until the end of this century if we continue to use it at the present rate. In order to maintain the ever-rising energy demand, we need to reduce the demand while increasing the generation besides looking for alternative energy sources including renewable energy. Conducting the energy audit to identify No Cost Energy Conservation Measures (NCECM) and implementation of the …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 53–59 Read article