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A Review on Coupled Inductor-Based High Step-Up DC-DC Converters for Renewable Energy Sources Taha, Harwan M.; Ameen, Yasir M.Y.; Sadiq, Emad Hussen; Faqishafyee, Nizar Jabar
The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science (IJCS)
Publisher : AI Society & STMIK Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33022/ijcs.v13i3.4109

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Renewable energy sources are increasingly being embraced due to their environmental advantages, characterized by clean energy production, including solar energy, fuel cells, and wind turbines. High step-up DC-DC converters are commonly employed in conjunction with these sources to elevate their unregulated output voltage to a high and regulated level. This is especially true for converters based on coupled inductors, which are able to achieve high voltage with a low duty cycle. This paper provides a comprehensive review on the coupled inductor-based high step-up DC-DC converters. This review involves five widely used topologies, namely stacked converters, cascaded converters, multi-winding converters, interleaved converters, and integrated converters. It is evident that the researchers proposing these converters aim to enhance the overall efficiency of the renewable energy system by achieving a high voltage gain with a low duty cycle, thereby reducing conduction losses, mitigating stress on switches, alleviating voltage spikes across the main switches, and recycling the leakage energy. However, it is noteworthy that some of the proposed circuit designs are complex and involve a high number of components resulting in increase in cost and size of packaging. Additionally, some proposed circuits could not effectively achieve the aforementioned objectives. This paper serves as a valuable resource for researchers, offering an overview of the latest developments in the high step-up converters based on coupled inductor, which may help them to identify potential research gaps.
Power Loss Reduction and Voltage Improvement by Relocation of Distribution Transformers: A Comprehensive Case Study Sadiq, Emad Hussen; Antar, Rakan Khalil
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 58 No. 2 (2026): Vol. 58 No. 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Directorate for Research and Community Services, Institut Teknologi Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2026.58.2.10

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Due to the rapid growth and expansion of the electricity industry, power systems worldwide are facing significant challenges that demand immediate attention to manage the increasing load. Many power system operators are struggling with insufficient power generation capacity. To mitigate the effects of limited power availability, reducing power losses and improving voltage profiles have become essential components of modern energy management. One effective approach to achieving these objectives in distribution networks is optimizing the placement of distribution transformers. In this study, the Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) software is employed to evaluate selected transformer locations with respect to both power loss reduction and voltage drop performance. The findings indicate a significant reduction in power losses accompanied by a notable enhancement in the voltage profile.