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Manoj Gupta
Poornima University
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A novel control strategy for power quality improvement in grid-connected solar photovoltaic system Pankaj Gakhar; Manoj Gupta
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Vol 15, No 3: September 2019
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijeecs.v15.i3.pp1264-1272

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In this paper, a novel and dynamic, current control based inverter control strategy has been used for energy optimization and power quality improvement in a grid-connected solar photovoltaic plant using a PI controller. The output of the plant is delivered to the grid passing through a boost converter controlled by an MPPT controller and an inverter. The control strategy proposed offers the flexibility to keep control of active as well as reactive power being injected straight into the grid and also helps in mitigating the total harmonic distortion levels. Also, the effect of the conventional PI controller and PI controller optimized through Genetic Algorithm has been compared. The GA-PI controller has been found effective in reducing the Total Harmonic Distortion in the current injected in the grid. The effectiveness of the work has been observed by using a MATLAB/SIMULINK environment.
Design and development of a portable electromagnetic coil accelerator for advanced defense applications M. Priyadharsini; Sunil Kumar Gupta; Manoj Gupta
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp823-834

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In this work, a prototype of a six-stage coil gun was designed and developed to accelerate and propel a ferromagnetic projectile as an alternative technology to traditional firearms, which rely on explosive power for defense applications. The electromagnetic coils were arranged along the length of the barrel and were energized one at a time, sequentially, from one end of the barrel to the other to accelerate and propel the projectile forward. This paper presents the design, simulation, and optimization of the barrel and projectile, including details of the electromagnetic coils, triggering and switching circuits, and pulsed current sources. Simulations were conducted using COMSOL Multiphysics software with both single-coil and multiple-coil configurations. The prototype model incorporates a non-ferromagnetic barrel to minimize the retarding magnetic field and hysteresis, which could otherwise reduce the projectile’s velocity. The barrel is equipped with IR sensors to detect the projectile’s movement and activate or deactivate the corresponding electromagnetic coils, ensuring efficient forward propulsion. Utilizing a capacitor bank and rapid charging circuits, the developed prototype unit is capable of propelling the projectile at a velocity of 419 m/s measured at a 10-meter distance and could fire every 2 milliseconds successfully. The prototype unit developed is a handheld rifle using a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) barrel and uses a projectile with dimensions meeting the defense application.
Co-Authors M. Priyadharsini Pankaj Gakhar Sunil Kumar Gupta