International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS, ISSN: 2088-8694, a SCOPUS indexed Journal) is the official publication of the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES). The scope of the journal includes all issues in the field of Power Electronics and drive systems. Included are techniques for advanced power semiconductor devices, control in power electronics, low and high power converters (inverters, converters, controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers), Control algorithms and techniques applied to power electronics, electromagnetic and thermal performance of electronic power converters and inverters, power quality and utility applications, renewable energy, electric machines, modelling, simulation, analysis, design and implementations of the application of power circuit components (power semiconductors, inductors, high frequency transformers, capacitors), EMI/EMC considerations, power devices and components, sensors, integration and packaging, induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives, permanent magnet motor drives, switched reluctance motor and synchronous reluctance motor drives, ASDs (adjustable speed drives), multi-phase machines and converters, applications in motor drives, electric vehicles, wind energy systems, solar, battery chargers, UPS and hybrid systems and other applications.
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Implementation of artificial intelligence for prediction performance of solar thermal system
Mohd Danish Irfan Mohd Sufian;
Nur Ashida Salim;
Hasmaini Mohamad;
Zuhaila Mat Yasin
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1751-1760
A related input parameter is used in this case study to forecast solar thermal systems (STS) capabilities and to compare which artificial neural network (ANN) algorithms and other artificial intelligence (AI) methods have the most reliable predictor for STS performance. In order to gauge the performance of the STS, this research aims to implement AI for predicting STS performance by comparing the ANN technique with other methods. Three different training algorithms which are Levenberg-Marquardt (LM), scaled conjugate gradient (SCG) and Bayesian regularization (BR) are considered in this research. This research will identify acceptable parameters and the best AI technique to use in predicting the STS performance. Previous research on STS demonstrates that the efficiency of STS has been estimated using different input parameters. The results show that the prediction of the LM training algorithm is the best for STS performance.
Design and implementation of access monitoring and control based on SCADA system
Hasan Mohammed Jawad Jasim Al-Jazaeri;
Amer Abdulmahdi Jabbar Chlaihawi
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1440-1447
The supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system is considered a pioneer system in the field of remote education. Three laboratories are designed for the alternating current (AC) Machine Lab, while the programmable logic controller (PLC) is used to connect the system to the Internet by designing an interface to the system through the DIAView program, where each student has his account and a specific time to implement the experiment and write the result in a report window. In this system, teacher and students can assess the system through a specific window. The teacher can access, control and monitor the performance of the students. The teacher can evaluate each student. Student can access and control the laboratories. The methods to turn on the single-phase induction motor include capacitors, auto transformer and variable frequency drive (VFD). VFD is considered an advanced system at present, to which an intelligent system has been added. Moreover, an overload protection system has been introduced, where it would shut down the Lab and show an error message. The system can work as a local area and public area when connected to the university of KUFA system Moodle server.
Ensemble of constraint handling techniques for PV parameter extraction using differential evolutionary algorithms
Ashwini Kumari Puttaramaiah;
Purushothaman Geethanjali
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1645-1653
The depletion of fossil fuels and rising environmental concerns have paved the way for the development of clean renewable energy sources. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are represented by electrical equivalent circuits. Finding the right circuit model parameters for PV cells is critical task. Estimating accurate parameters helps in better performance assessment, control, efficiency calculation and maximum power point tracking. This manuscript describes a new approach for obtaining PV system parameters using ensemble of constraint handling techniques (ECHT) with evolutionary algorithms (EA). Four distinguished technologies of solar PV cells are considered to estimate the parameters with best accuracy. Experiments reveal that ECHT outperforms each individual constraint handling approach by competing with state-of-the-art algorithms. The experimental data for these Kyocera cells is compared with estimated values obtained from the proposed algorithm using MATLAB 2021B for different irradiation. The performance plots show excellent match between the real and simulated values. The root mean square error (RMSE) values for research tax credit RTC France were found to be 7.325513*10-4 and Kyocera processing the normalize RMSE of 0.414%. On comparison with recent algorithms the proposed method achieves the lowest root mean square error (RMSE) meeting the main objective of proposed work.
A novel algorithm for optimal sizing of stand-alone photovoltaic pumping systems
Asmae Hafian;
Mohammed Benbrahim;
Mohammed Nabil Kabbaj
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1833-1842
Pumping water is one of the most popular technologies of solar energy for irrigation or drinking water supply. Its performance depends on the characteristics of the site (sunlight, ambient temperature, geographical obstacles), on the performance of the modules, as well as, on the characteristics of other equipment (converter and pump). The optimal sizing of a photovoltaic water pumping system makes it possible to guarantee the satisfaction of the water demand throughout the irrigation period and to model the electrical energy needs to supply the pump to irrigate the crops and water livestock. This paper proposed a novel algorithm for dimensioning the elements of an autonomous photovoltaic system equipped with irrigation water storage. The proposed algorithm determines the optimal surface area of the photovoltaic modules and the electrical power necessary to satisfy the water requirement for irrigation in the observed time. The results obtained from the proposed algorithm for optimal sizing are compared to calculation scenarios to show better results. A case study from the Fez-Meknes region in Morocco has been selected for applying the optimal sizing algorithm.
Optimized speed control with torque ripple reductions of BLDC motor based on SMC approach using LFD algorithm
Quasy Shabib Kadhim;
Abbas H. Abbas;
Mohammed Moanes Ezzaldean Ali
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1305-1314
Brushless DC motors (BLDCM) are utilized in various applications, including electric cars, medical and industrial equipment, where highefficiency speed control is necessary to meet load and tracking reference fluctuations. In this study, the optimal parameters of proportional-integral (PI) and sliding mode controller (SMC) for BLDC motor speed control are determined using Lévy flight distribution (LFD) technique. The integral time absolute error (ITAE) is used as a fitness function with the LFD algorithm for tuning the PI and SMC parameters. The optimization algorithms' performance is presented statistically and graphically. The simulation results show the SMC based on the LFD technique has superiority over SMC without optimization and PI controller in fast-tracking to the desired value with zero overshoot with rising time (6 ms) and low-speed ripple up to (± 9 RPM) under non-uniform conditions.
Fuzzy logic direct torque control of induction motor for photovoltaic water pumping system
Aicha Belgacem;
Yahia Miloud;
Mohamed Mostefai;
Fatima Belgacem
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1822-1832
This study presents a fuzzy logic direct torque control for induction motor to be used in photovoltaic (PV) water pumping system. The system is intended to be less expensive and simple while maximizing PV array power utilization. For this purpose, a smart technology based on fuzzy logic controller (FLC) has been implemented to track the maximum power which has been successfully used in solar water pumping systems under different irradiance levels. Next, to alleviate the disadvantages of standard DTC, we chose fuzzy direct torque control (FDTC) for induction motors driving a centrifugal pump. Furthermore, this study includes the usage of IP with antiwindup and slide mode speed controller (SMC) instead of the traditional proportional-integral speed controller. Finally, the induction motor (IM) speed has been optimized with an optimum speed control in order to maximize the pump’s hydraulic parameters. The FDTC, with its SMC outperforms the photovoltaic pumping system (PVPS) in terms of dynamic performance and robustness. To develop a full simulation model of the proposed PVPS configuration under various climate conditions, MATLAB environment and associated Simulink are used.
Dynamic modeling of an open cathode PEM fuel cell for automotive energy management applications
Nada Rifai;
Jalal Sabor;
Chakib Alaoui;
Raffaele Petrone;
Hamid Gualous
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1406-1418
Among the different clean energy conversion devices, fuel cells systems are largely employed due to their high-power densities and efficiencies. Several models are available in literature to characterize their functioning, both for stationary and dynamic behaviors. Vehicular application of a fuel cell requires a model that is accurate enough, and simple enough for quick computations for real-time reporting. To meet these constraints, the model of the different sources must be simple and efficient as they are used in the energy management strategy block to estimate the power references to be requested from the sources. The objective of this paper is then to develop a fuel cell model that is both efficient at representing the dynamic and static behavior of the fuel cell, and low consuming in terms of storage space and computation time. The aim is to have a suitable model for use in online simulations for vehicle energy management applications. The proposed model is compared to a representative dynamic model, and the results approve the performance of the model. An experimental test bench is performed to evaluate and validate the proposed model. The model shows good agreement with the experimental data.
Load current balancing for 4-wire systems using harmonic treated TCR based SVCs
Abdulkareem Mokif Obais;
Ali Abdulkareem Mukheef
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1922-1950
In this paper, a harmonic-treated thyristor-controlled reactor TCR is presented as a linearized harmonic-free compensating susceptance controllable in inductive and capacitive modes. The harmonic-treated TCR is a traditional TCR conditioned in such a manner that it can respond continuously and linearly to capacitive and inductive reactive current demands without noticeable harmonic association or active power contribution. The conditioned configuration is produced by equipping the TCR with self-harmonic suppressing and filtering circuitries, which guarantee harmonic cancellation with minimal no load operating losses. The harmonic treated TCR avoids the need to high power harmonic filters required to treat the harmonics of the traditional TCR. The devised susceptances are used to build a load current balancing system for grounded loads in a 380-V, 50Hz power distribution system. Both the compensating susceptances and the load current balancing system were designed and tested on PSpice. The simulation results have demonstrated the linearity, control continuity, and harmonic cancellation of the proposed harmonic-treated TCR as a fast response compensating susceptance reliable for load current balancing purposes. The proposed load current balancing system revealed superior treatment to various unbalance conditions, thus it is deservedly promoted to have the feasibility of supporting grids having fast varying loads.
Economic evaluation of induction motor based on motor’s nameplate data and initial cost
Mohammed Baniyounis;
Ayamn Agha;
Hudefah Al-kashashneh;
Abdullah Al-Omoush
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1340-1351
This paper presents a practical approach to calculate the total owning cost (TOC) of a three-phase Induction Motor, which is based on the motor’s nameplate data and the purchasing price. The economic evaluation is performed considering both the induction motor electrical energy losses and its amortized annual capital cost. The proposed technique consists of three stages, where the total power losses are determined analytically in the first stage. The load loss factor (LSF) is statistically obtained to determine the total energy losses in the second stage. In the third stage, the economic evaluation was conducted. The obtained results show that the proposed approach is a helpful tool for the decision-maker when comparing the received offers from different vendors and finding the answer to the question of which offer has less TOC. Finally, the proposed method is illustrated through a numerical example and software using MATLAB was performed. Results and conclusions have been summarized and discussed.
Minimization of total harmonic distortion in neutral point clamped multilevel inverter using grey wolf optimizer
Fahmi Ahyar Izzaqi;
Novie Ayub Windarko;
Ony Asrarul Qudsi
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 3: September 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i3.pp1486-1497
The inverter has been attracting researchers for their application in renewable energy. So far, multilevel inverter is considered as low distortion class, which produces multilevel output voltage imitating a pure sine waveform. However, the needs for free distortion of output voltage have been motivating to improve multilevel pulse width modulation PWM generation method. In this paper, the modified PWM technique is proposed to reduce the voltage total harmonics distortion (THD) of multilevel inverter. This modulation technique is then applied to control a single-phase threelevel neutral point clamped multilevel inverter (NPC-MLI). Grey wolf optimizer (GWO) algorithm is utilized to generate optimal amplitude and phase shift of modified reference signal. The GWO algorithm is then compared with other optimization algorithms such as differential evolution (DE), human psychology optimization (HPO), and particle swarm optimization (PSO) to evaluate their performance in harmonic minimization. The performance of the proposed work is validated through simulation and experimentation on a prototype. The results show that the modified PWM technique optimized with GWO can reduce THD on NPC-MLI output voltage.