Radhakrishnan Anandhakumar
Annamalai University

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Analysis of a novel soft switching bidirectional DC-DC converter for electric vehicle Podila Purna Chandra Rao; Radhakrishnan Anandhakumar; L. Shanmukha Rao
Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Vol 12, No 5: October 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/eei.v12i5.4505

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A bidirectional converter (BDC) designed with high voltage gain and it is incorporated with the soft-switching operations to the insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). The main dual operating characteristics of this converter are boost and buck modes respectively. In order to achieve the reduced switching losses and improved efficiency, the main IGBTs are operated at zero current (ZC) while the IGBTs commutating from turn-on to turn-off state. The ZC turn-off operation is obtained with the aid of soft- switched cell, which consists of resonant inductor (Lr), capacitor and additional IGBTs. In this work, the design simulation analysis for high-gain BDC was performed by 70/300 V power system with the maximum 800 W output power under the operating frequency of 50 kHz. The efficiency for the high-gain soft-switched BDC was obtained as 96.5% when it is operating in boost mode and efficiency of 97% was achieved for the buck mode operation. The simulation evaluations of the above said converters were performed by using MATLAB/Simulink.
Artificial neural network-optimized bridgeless Landsman converter for enhanced power factor correction in electric vehicle applications Podila Purna Chandra Rao; Radhakrishnan Anandhakumar; T. Vijay Muni; L. Shanmukha Rao
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 15, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v15.i1.pp238-247

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity globally due to their energy-efficient battery storage systems, low carbon emissions, and eco-friendly operation. By transforming both the transportation and electrical sectors, EVs could create a synergistic relationship that reduces fossil fuel use and improves renewable energy integration. However, this convergence emphasizes the necessity for appropriate power factor correction (PFC) methods, especially in EV battery charging systems, to alleviate supply-end PQ concerns. Use of a bridgeless Landsman converter (BLC), noted for its efficiency and link voltage monitoring, is innovative in this research. A proportional-integral (PI) controller tuned by an artificial neural network (ANN) improves prediction and classification, especially response time. The ANN-based PI controller optimises system performance in real time using adaptive control. Using a hysteresis controller attached to a pulse width modulation (PWM) generator regulates the converter's steady-state switching frequency for accurate and consistent output. The proposed approach reduces harmonic distortions and improves operating efficiency. This comprehensive architecture improves power factor and addresses significant PQ concerns in EV charging infrastructure. Integrating improved control tactics and converter design shows that this approach may support electric car technology developments. MATLAB simulations show that power factor correction (PFC) charges EV batteries quickly and effectively. Findings suggest the technique could increase power quality, system efficiency, and EV uptake.