Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Vol 42, No 2: May 2026

Enhancing NICD and NIMH batteries charging efficiency: a MSCCC strategy using artificial intelligence control

Somendra Banerjee (Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT))
Awdhesh Kumar (Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT))
Vinod Kumar Giri (Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT))



Article Info

Publish Date
10 May 2026

Abstract

In the above essay, a smart multi-stage constant current charging (MSCCC) strategy has been proposed with an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to improve the charging efficiency of nickel metal hydride (NiMH) and nickel cadmium (NiCd) type batteries. The suggested charger uses a boost converter that is power-factor-corrected and variable current regulation according to real-time feedback of voltage and state of charge. MATLAB/Simulink is used to test the system with a 24 V23.5 Ah NiCd pack and 25.2 V49.4 Ah NiMH pack. Comparative simulations on conventional PI, fuzzy, and neural controllers show that ANFIS-MSCCC approach enhances state-of-charge (SoC) retention by about 5-8 percent, voltage overshoot by almost 20 percent and transitions between currents are smoother which results into lower electrical stress. Besides, the suggested approach has a shorter settling time, high charging stability, and safe thermal characteristics. These findings prove that the ANFIS-aided MSCCC provides a powerful and reconfigurable charging system to NiCd and NiMH batteries, which is applicable within the complex battery management systems that are already in use.

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