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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Sensorless Control of a Fault Tolerant PMSM Drives in Case of Single-phase Open Circuit Fault
Kamel Saleh;
Mark Sumner
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1061-1074
This paper introduces a sensorless-speed-controlled PMSM motor fed by a four-leg inverter in case of a single phase open circuit fault regardless in which phase is the fault. To minimize the system performance degradation due to a single phase open circuit fault, a fault tolerant control strategy that includes taking appropriate actions to control the two remaining healthy currents is used in addition to use the fourth leg of the inverter. Tracking the saliency is done through measuring the dynamic current responses of the healthy phases of the PMSM motor due the IGBT switching actions using the fundamental PWM method without introducing any modification to the operation of the fourth leg of the inverter. Simulation results are provided to verify the effectiveness of the proposed strategy for sensorless controlling of a PMSM motor driven by a fault-tolerant four-phase inverter over a wide speed ranges under the case of a single phase open circuit.
An Improved of Multiple Harmonic Sources Identification in Distribution System with Inverter Loads by Using Spectrogram
M.H. Jopri;
A.R. Abdullah;
M. Manap;
M.R. Yusoff;
T. Sutikno;
M.F. Habban
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1355-1365
This paper introduces an improved of multiple harmonic sources identification that been produced by inverter loads in power system using time-frequency distribution (TFD) analysis which is spectrogram. The spectrogram is a very applicable method to represent signals in time-frequency representation (TFR) and the main advantages of spectrogram are the accuracy, speed of the algorithm and use low memory size such that it can be computed rapidly. The identification of multiple harmonic sources is based on the significant relationship of spectral impedances which are the fundamental impedance (Z1) and harmonic impedance (Zh) that extracted from TFR. To verify the accuracy of the proposed method, MATLAB simulations carried out several unique cases with different harmonic producing loads on IEEE 4-bus test feeder cases. It is proven that the proposed method is superior with 100% correct identification of multiple harmonic sources. It is envisioned that the method is very accurate, fast and cost efficient to localize harmonic sources in distribution system.
A Comparative Study of Power Semiconductor Devices for Industrial PWM Inverters
Gianluca Sena;
Roberto Marani;
Gennaro Gelao;
Anna Gina Perri
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1420-1428
The growing demand of energy translates into efficiency requirements of energy conversion systems and electric drives. Both these systems are based on Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Inverter. In this paper we firstly present the state of art of the main types of semiconductors devices for Industrial PWM Inverter. In particular we examine the last generations of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) and we present a comparison between these devices, obtained by SPICE simulations, both for static characteristics at different temperatures and for dynamic ones at different gate resistance, in order to identify the one which makes the PWM inverter more efficient.
Modelling of Virtual Synchronous Converter for Grid-inverter Synchronization in Microgrids Applications
Md. Ruhul Amin;
Shamsul Aizam Zulkifli
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1377-1385
In this paper, virtual synchronous converter (VSCon) is modelled which behaves as synchronous generator including its all real-time characteristics in operating inverter. This VSCon is used to synchronize grid and inverter while integrating distributed generated power to microgrids. The frequency and voltage synchronization can be controlled by using synchronous generator mathematical model is installed into the inverter. The whole unit of VSCon operated is simulated in Matlab/Simulink for observing all consequences for synchronizing voltage, frequency and phase-angle. It is verified that the next generation energy resources can be integrated into microgrid making synchronization grid-inverter using VSCon. The simulation results are given to verify the concept of modelling VSCon functioning inverter as a synchronous generator.
Improved Stator Flux Estimation for Direct Torque Control of Induction Motor Drives
Yahya Ahmed Alamri;
Nik Rumzi Nik Idris;
Ibrahim Mohd. Alsofyani;
Tole Sutikno
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1049-1060
Stator flux estimation using voltage model is basically the integration of the induced stator back electromotive force (emf) signal. In practical implementation the pure integration is replaced by a low pass filter to avoid the DC drift and saturation problems at the integrator output because of the initial condition error and the inevitable DC components in the back emf signal. However, the low pass filter introduces errors in the estimated stator flux which are significant at frequencies near or lower than the cutoff frequency. Also the DC components in the back emf signal are amplified at the low pass filter output by a factor equals to . Therefore, different integration algorithms have been proposed to improve the stator flux estimation at steady state and transient conditions. In this paper a new algorithm for stator flux estimation is proposed for direct torque control (DTC) of induction motor drives. The proposed algorithm is composed of a second order high pass filter and an integrator which can effectively eliminates the effect of the error initial condition and the DC components. The amplitude and phase errors compensation algorithm is selected such that the steady state frequency response amplitude and phase angle are equivalent to that of the pure integrator and the multiplication and division by stator frequency are avoided. Also the cutoff frequency selection is improved; even small value can filter out the DC components in the back emf signal. The simulation results show the improved performance of the induction motor direct torque control drive with the proposed stator flux estimation algorithm. The simulation results are verified by the experimental results.
Open-switch Fault-tolerant Control of Power Converters in a Grid-connected Photovoltaic System
Bilal Boudjellal;
Tarak Benslimane
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1294-1308
This paper presents the study of an open switch fault tolerant control of a grid-connected photovoltaic system. The studied system is based on the classical DC–DC boost converter and a bidirectional 6-pulse DC–AC converter. The objective is to provide an open-switch fault detection method and fault-tolerant control for both of boost converter and grid-side converter (GSC) in a grid-connected photovoltaic system. A fast fault detection method and a reliable fault-tolerant topology are required to ensure continuity of service, and achieve a faster corrective maintenance. In this work, the mean value of the error voltages is used as fault indicator for the GSC, while, for the boost converter the inductor current form is used as fault indicator. The fault-tolerant topology was achieved by adding one redundant switch to the boost converter, and by adding one redundant leg to the GSC. The results of the fault tolerant control are presented and discussed to validate the proposed approach under different scenarios and different solar irradiances.
Battery-equivalent DC Supply from Leakage Current: PV to Transformer-less Inverter Topology
M. N. H. Khan;
K. J. Ahmad;
M. S. Zahan;
M. N. Hasan
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1193-1199
Solar panels are highly used for electricity generation, which can be gotten through switching-based transformer-less inverters. Hence, grid system with no galvanic-isolation, is taking the peak level in the world, which is effective and delivers power with enhanced efficiency. The PV generation presented here is for stand-alone system installed in remote areas on when and as the resulting power gets connected to electronic load installation instead of being tied to the grid. In this paper will be discussed the use of leakage current. Transformer-less inverter topology for exploring the issue of common mode (CMV) voltage development, which can be utilized as a Battery-Equivalent DC Supply after adding on places as when found suitable for such installations.
Performance Characteristics of Induction Motor with Field Oriented Control Compared to Direct Torque Control
Hamdy Mohamed Soliman
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1125-1133
With development of power electronics and control Theories, the AC motor control becomes easier. So the AC motors are used instead of the DC motor in the drive applications. With this development, a several methods of control are invented. The field oriented control and direct torque control are from the best methods to control the drive systems. This paper is compared between the field oriented control and direct torque control to show the advantages and disadvantages of these methods of controls. This study discussed the effects of these methods of control on the total harmonic distortion of the current and torque ripples. This occurs through study the performance characteristics of the AC motor. The motor used in this study is an induction motor. This study is simulated through the MATLAB program.
Performance and Energy Saving Analysis of Grid Connected Photovoltaic in West Sumatera
Syafii Ghazali;
Refdinal Nazir
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1348-1354
The paper presents performance and energy saving analysis of 1.25 kWp grid connected Photovoltaic system under difference weather condition in West Sumatera. The measured data were performed during weather data that often occur in West Sumatra i.e. sunny, overcast, raining and cloudy. The synchronizing process successfully done even bad weather conditions when sunlight was low automatically. Photovoltaic in average start producing power from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for normal or clear sky, however under overcast, raining and cloudy weather, the PV power decreased and disconnected earlier before sunset. During intermittent raining, overcast and cloud covered the PV power output show an irregular profile. The PV energy saving performed for three residential connection cases: 1300 VA, 900 VA with subsidized and 900 VA without subsidized. The solar PV installation have more benefits and energy saving for 1300 VA, 900 VA without subsidized with payback period around 8.5 years. However, the 900 VA with subsidized take longer 20.8 years, but still in PV lifespan 25 years. In the future, household subsidies may be reduced or eliminated, the solar energy will be viable alternative of energy resources when it can produce electricity at a cost equivalent to utility grid PLN rate.
Single-phase Multilevel Inverter with Simpler Basic Unit Cells for Photovoltaic Power Generation
M. S. Chye;
J. A. Soo;
Y. C. Tan;
M. Aizuddin;
S. Lee;
M. Faddle;
S. L. Ong;
T. Sutikno;
J. H. Leong
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 7, No 4: December 2016
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v7.i4.pp1233-1239
This paper presents a single-phase multilevel inverter (MLI) with simpler basic unit cells. The proposed MLI is able to operate in two modes, i.e. charge mode to charge the batteries, and inverter mode to supply AC power to load, and therefore, it is inherently suitable for photovoltaic (PV) power generation applications. The proposed MLI requires lower number of power MOSFETs and gate driver units, which will translate into higher cost saving and better system reliability. The power MOSFETs in the basic unit cells and H-bridge module are switched at near fundamental frequency, i.e. 100 Hz and 50 Hz, respectively, resulting in lower switching losses. For low total harmonic distortion (THD) operation, a deep scanning method is employed to calculate the switching angles of the MLI. The lowest THD obtained is 8.91% at modulation index of 0.82. The performance of the proposed MLI (9-level) has been simulated and evaluated experimentally. The simulation and experimental results are in good agreement and this confirms that the proposed MLI is able to produce an AC output voltage with low THD.