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Unmanned and autonomous ground vehicle S. George Fernandez; K. Vijayakumar; R Palanisamy; K. Selvakumar; D. Karthikeyan; D. Selvabharathi; S. Vidyasagar; V. Kalyanasundhram
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) Vol 9, No 5: October 2019
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (682.89 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v9i5.pp4466-4472

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Unmanned and Autonomous Ground Vehicle (UAGV) is a smart vehicle that capable of doing tasks without the need of human operator. The automated vehicle can work during off and on road navigation and also used in military operation such as detecting bombs, border patrol, carrying cargos, search, rescue etc reducing soldier’s exposure to danger, freeing them to perform other duties. This type of vehicle mainly uses sensors to observe the environment and automatically take decisions on its own in unpredictable situation and with unknown information or pass this information to the operator who control the UAGV through various communication when it requires support. This UAGV can send visual feedbacks to the operator at the ground station. An onboard sensor gives the complete environment of the vehicle as signals to the operator.
A Sub-Region Based Space Vector Modulation Scheme for Dual 2-Level Inverter System R. Palanisamy; A. Velu; K. Selvakumar; D. Karthikeyan; D. Selvabharathi; S. Vidyasagar
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) Vol 8, No 6: December 2018
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (978.88 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v8i6.pp4902-4911

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This paper deals the implementation of 3-level output voltage using dual 2-level inverter with control of sub-region based Space Vector Modulation (SR-SVM). Switching loss and voltage stress are the most important issues in multilevel inverters, for keep away from these problems dual inverter system executed. Using this proposed system, the conventional 3-level inverter voltage vectors and switching vectors can be located. In neutral point clamped multilevel inverter, it carries more load current fluctuations due to the DC link capacitors and it requires large capacitors. Based on the sub-region SVM used to control IGBT switches placed in the dual inverter system. The proposed system improves the output voltage with reduced harmonic content with improved dc voltage utilisation. The simulation and hardware results are verified using matlab/simulink and dsPIC microcontroller.
Transformer based NPC multilevel inverter using reduced number of components R. Palanisamy; K. Selvakumar; K. Vijayakumar; D. Karthikeyan; S. Vidyasagar; V. Kalyanasundaram
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) Vol 9, No 6: December 2019
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (14.56 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v9i6.pp5150-5158

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This paper revolves around the reduction of a number of switches and the sources for a multilevel inverter, for this, we have proposed a transformer-based topology which has helped us in reducing the number of switches from twenty-four to sixteen and also in the reduction of sources from eight to one. The circuit consists of two H-Bridges which are coupled by a single-phase transformer, the topology gives us a liberty of changing the number of levels in accordance to the number of turns in the secondary side of the transformer for example if our ratio is 1:1 the number of levels will be five subsequently if it is changed to 1:2 the number of levels will be changed to seven. As the number of switches is reduced the size and complexity of the circuit is also decreased. In order to improve on the part of switching efficiency, we have used space vector pulse width modulation which is a better method as compared to its counterpart switching methods such as sinusoidal pulse width modulation and multiple pulse width modulation techniques.
Potency of PR controller for multiple harmonic compensation for a single-phase grid connected system D Sattianadan; Soumen Gorai; G. R. Prudhvi Kumar; S. Vidyasagar; V. Shanmugasundaram
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 11, No 3: September 2020
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (689.323 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v11.i3.pp1491-1498

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Harmonics and grid synchronization are one of the major problems faced when dealing with a single-phase system. The development of technology in the PV system makes the consumer to use it in a wide range. The power transferred from PV to grid needs DC to AC conversion process which is done by static devices operating with the higher frequencies that causes the harmonics in the grid connected system. The main aim of the paper is to implement grid synchronization and reduce total harmonic distortion in a single-phase grid connected system. The design of LCL filter is addressed in this paper which depends on current ripple, filter size and switching ripple attenuation.  In order to account the harmonic content, the FFT analysis is made both in analysis and Matlab Simulink. The Proportional Resonant (PR) controller is developed and work along with LCL filter for reducing the harmonic content. The stability of the system with PR is analyzed using root locus and bode plots and results are compared with PI controls. The result shows that PR controller performs better compared to the PI controller for reducing the harmonic content present in the single-phase system and for improving the system stability.
A new multilevel DC-AC converter topology with reduced switch using multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation R. Palanisamy; S. Vidyasagar; V. Kalyanasundaram; D. Karthikeyan; K. Selvakumar; D. Selvabharathi; K. Vijayakumar
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 11, No 2: June 2020
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (622.582 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v11.i2.pp752-761

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Multilevel converters have a significant role in power processing control in the power system, which has some inherent features like reduced harmonics, high power & medium voltage, reduced voltage stress. In this proposed paper, a novel multilevel inverter with reduced number of switches and without passive components. The proposed inverter generates 15 level output voltage with suitable switching pulse generation using multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation (MSPWM) and different level of voltages are obtained with variation of modulation index. Also coupled inductor is used to minimize the harmonic content and smoothing output current. The scheme which includes different range of unequal voltage sources. As a result, the proposed system it reduces switching control complexity and there is no voltage balancing problem. This paper elucidates the operating modes, voltage stress minimisation and harmonic reduction are discussed. The results of the proposed multilevel dc-ac converter are verified using matlab/simulink. The simulation & hardware results of the proposed inverter were verified using matlab simulink and dsPIC controller respectively, which was analysed with different voltage level and different modulation index.
Reduction of transients in switches using embedded machine learning P. Suresh; S. George Fernandez; S. Vidyasagar; V. Kalyanasundaram; K. Vijayakumar; Vaidheeswaran Archana; Soham Chatterjee
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 11, No 1: March 2020
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (334.407 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v11.i1.pp235-241

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Non-linear loads can cause transients in electronic switches. They also result in a fluctuating output when the device is switched ON or OFF. These transients can harm not only the switches but also the devices that they are connected to, by passing excess currents or voltages to the devices. By applying machine learning, we can improve the gate drive voltages of the switches and thereby reduce switch transients. A feedback system is built that measures the output transients and then feeds it to a neural network algorithm that then gives a proper gate drive to the device. This will reduce transients and also improve performances of switch based devices like inverters and converters.
Investigation of voltage regulation in grid–connected PV system Soumen Gorai; Sattianadan D; V. Shanmugasundaram; S. Vidyasagar; G. R. Prudhvi Kumar; M. Sudhakaran
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Vol 19, No 3: September 2020
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijeecs.v19.i3.pp1131-1139

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In the present scenario the power demand on the load side is increasing day by day, so to balance the power demand and power supply various renewable energy comes to picture as the additional source of electricity generation. The power generated by various renewable resources such as solar, wind, tidal energy and geothermal sources is environmentally clean and have a less emission impact. Out of which PV system draws more attention because it generates energy with a much lower level of carbon dioxide emissions. In the proposed work the objective is to investigate the synchronisation of the grid-connected PV system in terms of voltage and frequency. It includes the P-V characteristics under the circumstances of MPPT technique such as perturb & observe (P&O) method can able to track the local maximum point. The proposed inverter is a voltage source H-Bridge inverter which is controlled using a Clarke and Park transformation to drive a controlled current into the grid to maintain the THD value within the standards. As the grid frequency is fluctuating between SRF-PLL is generally used to fix the output frequency and phase of the grid. It also includes with the design of a three-phase H-bridge inverter as an interface between PV system and grid system. The proposed work is designed and simulated in MATLAB SIMULINK 2017b environment.
A two stage battery charger for EV charging applications V. Kalyanasundaram; George S Fernandez; K. Vijayakumar; S. Vidyasagar
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Vol 19, No 2: August 2020
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijeecs.v19.i2.pp593-599

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Electric power generation and consumption are indicating an unprecedented change in recent decades. Electrical power industry and transportation sector lie at the core of this development and hence this change. This change is one of the major causes of polluting environmental and global warming. So, to decrease the dependency on conventional fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, countries around the globe are actively finding alternative energy resources. It will help to develop clean and green energies to build a sustainable society. Simultaneously, energy utilization in the field of transportation is witnessing a change from fossil fuel to electricity-based fuel. Electrified transportation system is a solution to endorse sustainable energy development and addressing environmental pollution, global warming issues. In this paper, an EV battery charger is designed with a two-stage charging model to achieve good efficiency. The design is simulated by using MATLAB simulation and compared with the existing model. The simulation results show that the proposed model is superior to the traditional model.