International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE)
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Design of a binary weighted multilevel voltage source inverter for renewable energy purposes
Get PDFThe flexibility and linearity of renewable energy generation techniques motivate the efforts to find high-performance circuitries capable of integrating the generation stations of renewable energy with the utility grid. As a result of its potential for power modules exploited in new generations of semiconductor switching devices, the voltage source inverter (VSI) has become widespread in the applications of renewable energy systems. In this paper, a new configuration of multilevel VSI is introduced. It is constructed of a unidirectional voltage supply having 15-nonzero levels and feeding a single-phase VSI equipped with an extra-freewheeling circuit. The output voltage of this configuration has 31 different voltage levels following a sinusoidal path. The unidirectional voltage supply is built of eight solid-state switching devices and four binary weighted DC voltage sources, which are realized by using appropriate solar panels. The simulation results of the introduced configuration have revealed almost sinusoidal output voltage and current for both inductive and resistive appliances. The number of employed switching devices is largely reduced compared to a conventional multilevel VSI. No harmonic reduction circuit or traditional pulse width modulation technique is employed in the current design. This system is designed and tested on PSpice
Fractional order PID controlled hybrid Cuk converter for electric vehicle
Get PDFChoosing the right controller with the right approach is one of any power converter's biggest concerns. In order to optimise induction heating, a hybrid Cuk converter with a fractional-order proportional integral derivative (FOPID) controller is built. The findings show an improved time domain responsiveness in the FOPID controlled closed-loop hybrid DC-DC converter (CDHC) system. In order to improve the interface between the resonant inverter and DC source and to step up voltage with less output ripple, Cuk converters are used. The research project is concerned with modelling and simulating a hybrid closed-loop DC converter system. The findings show an improved time domain responsiveness in the FOPID controlled CDHC system. The suggested approach offers advantages such as high-power density and buck boost capability. After being inverted, the Cuk converter's output is applied to a DC load. The time responses of the closed loop proportional integral (PI) and FOPID controlled homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) systems are compared. The hardware is implemented and tested for the CDHC system for electric vehicles. The results indicate that the FOPID controlled CDHC system has enhanced time response and benefits such as high-power density buck boost ability
Assessment of the integration of electric vehicles into the Colombian market by 2050 using system dynamics
Get PDFThis article focuses on evaluating the prospects and potential that Colombia possesses for achieving a complete transition to electric vehicles (EV), with the goal of reaching a 100% penetration of such vehicles by the year 2050. To address this challenge, four potential scenarios are proposed, each based on different approaches and strategies. To achieve the objective described in the article, a simulation modeling approach was employed. Through this process, a definitive model was obtained that enables a visual representation of the progress of the different scenarios over the years. This graphical representation offers a clear insight into which scenarios align with the established parameters to achieve the target of nearly 100% electric vehicle adoption in Colombia by 2050. Additionally, there is a considerable reduction in CO2 emissions produced by the transportation sector in Colombia, with a 27% decrease compared to 2023. This is noteworthy given that the number of vehicles in 2050 is expected to be significantly higher than in the initial period, thus beginning a phase of declining pollution in the country
Smart wireless charging architecture for electric vehicles using resonant inductive coupling and low-component design
Get PDFA wireless power transfer system designed for electro-vehicle recharge and low-power device charging is explained in this document through resonant inductive coupling technology. Once switched on the pulse generator and IRF540 MOSFETs from the IC CD4047 drive high-frequency signals through the transmitter coil. IR sensors function as operational safety tools by detecting valid receivers which activate a relay control system for transmitter power management and reduce unnecessary energy consumption. A full-wave rectifier along with the 7805-voltage regulator enables the receiver unit to deliver fully stable 5 V DC output. System status is displayed through a user interface equipped with an LCD and real-time billing information runs on ThingSpeak IoT platform for visualization. Tests show that the system reaches a maximum power transfer efficiency of 90% alongside successful relay operation lasting less than 150 ms. The system provides an inexpensive solution to build smart wireless charging infrastructure networks that remain energy-efficient and expandable through its built-in control and monitoring functions
Improving the adaptability of an active power filter using linearization feedback input-output sliding mode
Get PDFAs more and more non-linear loads are used in industrial applications, power quality problems become more serious. To address this challenge, a robust nonlinear control strategy is introduced using an active power filter (APF) to enhance the power quality of the three-phase neutral voltage. The system employs a control algorithm tailored for a three-phase split-capacitor inverter, which eliminates high-order harmonics through a voltage source inverter (VSI) equipped with an LCL filter. The grid-side components of the LCL filter are incorporated into a sliding mode control framework to minimize oscillations while maintaining performance. Additionally, the d-q-0 transformation within the synchronous reference frame is applied to effectively manage the second harmonic component. In addition, the linear feedback input-output sliding mode facilitates the control system. This system can help decrease total harmonic distortion (THD) to meet IEEE-519 standards. This method demonstrates its effectiveness through simulation results, reducing THD to less than 5% and defeating previous methods despite still using simple algorithms
Asymmetrical nine-level hybrid multilevel inverter design and analysis for electric vehicle applications
Get PDFA novel type of single-phase hybrid multilevel inverter (HMLI) is proposed in this paper. A hybrid system is made up of a multilevel inverter coupled to an H-bridge unit and which can generate nine-level output. To synthesize an output voltage waveform with nine steps, this setup uses merely seven power switches, two diodes, and two DC supplies. A greater number of steps were achieved in output voltage through suggested circuit with a smaller number of components than other existing multilevel inverter (MLI) topologies. A finer output waveform that is closer to a sinusoidal shape is produced with less total harmonic distortion (THD) because of the greater number of steps in the output voltage. Furthermore, it prolongs the switches' lifetime and lowers the voltage stress across them, increasing reliability. In addition, the system produces fewer switches than necessary, resulting in lower power losses and increased efficiency. This guarantees the suggested system's small size and inexpensive cost. A comparison between the suggested topology and the most current MLI topologies has been conducted to highlight the key components of the proposed topology. The suggested topology has been controlled using three distinct controlling schemes are phase disposition-pulse width modulation (PD-PWM), phase opposition disposition-PWM (POD-PWM), and alternative phase opposition disposition-PWM (APOD-PWM)
Eco-friendly innovation: green energy empowered by IoT
Get PDFEnergy demand is high globally, impacting daily life and promoting sustainable modernization. Goal 9 aims to build an elastic framework for economies, while Goal 15 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasizes the preservation of terrestrial environment, sustainable woodland management, and biodiversity conservation. The International Energy Agency predicts a significant increase in global renewable capacity, with solar PV being two-third of this growth. Green technology is crucial to combat global warming and Industry 4.0, a digital transformation that aims to create a strong framework for sustainable modernization. The growth of the smart grid is vital, involving energy sources, control techniques, computation, generation, transmission, distribution, and more. Supercapacitors store and deliver energy at high capacity, while green energy transforms fossil fuels into eco-friendly sources using natural resources like hydro, solar, wind, thermal, and biomass. This study explores the efficient use of microprocessors in solar and wind energy, as well as the application of actuators in the green energy sector. Green energy is a sustainable solution to increasing energy needs, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. IoT technologies, including sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and microcontrollers, are used in energy generation, transmission, distribution, and composition
Design and control of a grid-connected solar-wind hybrid sustainable energy generation systems using DFIG
Get PDFAn optimal control of a grid-connected solar-wind hybrid scheme for the electricity generation system by utilizing both wind and solar renewable energy in a remote region that is inaccessible to the electricity grid. The control and assessment of a hybrid sustainable energy generation system power system that supplies three-phase, four-line loads as well as a battery array are presented in this research work. Wind energy conversion system (WECS) is comprised of a doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) and two pulse width modulation (PWM) voltage source converters, namely the grid side converter (GSC) and the rotor side converter (RSC), which are linked together via a DC-link and are equipped with a technique for maximum power point tracking (MPPT). The grid voltage-oriented control strategy is employed to provide a consistent DC-bus voltage for the GSC and to regulate the reactive power on the power grid. Even the difference in voltage and frequency can be controlled with this novel strategy. The stator voltage-oriented vector technique is designed in the RSC control strategy, resulting in effective regulation of reactive and active power at the stator as well as an MPPT obtained by controlling the optimal torque. The hybrid sustainable energy generating system (HSEGS) simulation model is designed to have a capacity of 5 kW, and its efficiency is evaluated using the MATLAB/ Simulink platform and demonstrated in a variety of circumstances
Performance analysis of conventional multilevel inverter driven PMSM drive in EV applications
Get PDFThis paper describes the simulation and hardware analysis of a two-level inverter-driven permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive in EV applications. The design of various sections of PMSM Drive is discussed in detail. This proposed work is based on the voltage source converter (VSC) fed four-pole, 373 W. This paper highlights the design and implementation using a microcontroller of (PMSM) drive for various operating conditions. The experimental results show that the control and power circuit used in the design can achieve excellent and consistent speed performance. The performance along with test results of the speed and load variation of the PMSM drive is studied for steady-state conditions. The performance of the motor has been checked by increasing the inverter frequency with the speed of the motor and also keeping the frequency remains constant by varying the load and speed. Hardware analysis indicates the improved performance of the motor and the drive. It has good speed and torque responses and is suitable for EPS applications
Generator analysis and comparison of working fluids in the organic Rankine cycle for biomass power plants using Aspen Plus software
Get PDFThe organic Rankine cycle utilizes low-temperature heat (flue heat) in power plants to produce electrical power. Several factors, including the working fluid's temperature and pressure, influence the efficiency of an organic Rankine cycle. This research method includes calculations using the gasification method in calculating electrical energy in PLTBM and calculating the experimental results of a series of organic Rankine cycles by taking into account the temperature and pressure of the working fluid using Aspen Plus Software, which is analyzed using statistical methods. The results of research using the gasification method in PLTBM fuel produced power of 27,279.38 MW/year for coconut shells, 6,489.66 MW/year for rice husks, and 532.62 MW/year for corn cobs. For the organic Rankine cycle series, rice husk waste produces the largest power of 8,336.67 kW, for coconut shells of 569,723.95 kW. For corn cobs of 358,639.63 with an efficiency value of organic working fluid in R-22 of 25.37% and the R-32 organic working fluid of 11.92% at a temperature of 125 °C in coconut shell waste, it can be concluded that the temperature of the working fluid has more influence on the efficiency of the organic Rankine cycle than the pressure of the working fluid