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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A novel approach to flexible BTMS for 2-wheeler electric vehicle to avoid fire accidents-an Indian perspective
Mubeen, Mahmooda;
Srinivas, Gangishetti
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp49-57
The Indian electric vehicles market share has significantly increased due to various government initiatives, increased fuel prices, and charging infrastructure. On the contrary, fire accidents of EV’s in India are no rarer due to inappropriate BTMS and its inability to work with different environmental conditions prevailing in India, so it has become one of the major concerns. Two-wheelers, being one of the most used modes of transport, are dominating the Indian roads; it well deserves an innovative BTMS that suits local environmental conditions for preventing thermal runaways and maintaining better performance of the battery. As we get to see diverse environmental conditions at different parts of India, it will be good if we can develop flexible BTMS. Major challenges being faced in the development of suitable BTMS are space and cost constraints. This paper focuses on the development of BTMS for electric two-wheelers, suitable for various environmental conditions, which fits in the available space with low additional cost. It also provides flexibility to drop or add some of the features based on one’s operational requirements or environmental conditions prevailing at the place of operation, which can be as easy as one can drop or choosing to have fog lamps, speakers, camera, and sunroof depending upon their requirement and budget.
Modified firefly-optimized PI controller for BLDC motor performance under New European Driving Cycle conditions
Bhattacharya, Dibyadeep;
Gandhi, Raja;
Kumar, Chandan;
Sherpa, Karma Sonam;
Roy, Rakesh
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp140-154
This paper presents the application of a modified firefly algorithm (MFA) for tuning the proportional-integral (PI) speed controller of a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor drive, targeting improved overall dynamic performance of the motor drive system for electric vehicle (EV) applications. The controller’s effectiveness is evaluated under two variants of the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) to replicate real-world driving scenarios. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, a comparative study is carried out with two widely used optimization techniques, such as the standard firefly algorithm (FA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). Comparative analysis reveals that the MFA-tuned controller delivers superior speed tracking accuracy, with significantly reduced speed error, speed ripple, and copper losses, when compared to controllers optimized using the standard firefly algorithm (FA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). These improvements enhance both the energy efficiency and operational stability of the motor drive. Furthermore, the result of the experiment shows that the proposed controller demonstrates strong adaptability under varying load and speed conditions, positioning it as a robust solution for both electric vehicles and industrial motor control applications.
High voltage asymmetric converter for electrostatic particle accelerators
Fanego, Diego Alberto;
Sandini, Orlando Silvio;
Tacca, Hernan Emilio;
Kreiner, Andres Juan
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp553-571
This work presents several topologies of asymmetric high voltage converters for electrostatic particle accelerators. The options are compared on the basis of their transfer functions and the magnetic components required, and the most suitable for the intended purpose is selected. Simulations and measurement results of the prototype, which has symmetrical voltage output and soft switching in the main transistor, are presented. The prototype built features output voltages of 10 kVand-10 kV, the converter uses a single common command ground for the transistors simplifying its drivers, and also by means of the presented snubber circuit it recovers energy during soft switching.
Optimizing battery safety and performance: Hardware implementation and simulation analysis of protective measures, SoC Measurement, and cell balancing in BMS
Singh, Atul Kumar;
Boopathy, C. P.
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp383-393
This paper presents a dual-platform validation of a compact battery management system (BMS) combining an Arduino-based hardware prototype and a MATLAB/Simulink model for cross-validation. The hardware implements over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protections, state of charge (SOC) estimation using open-circuit voltage (OCV) and coulomb counting (CC), and both passive and active balancing. Experimental results show that SOC accuracy remains within ±2%, active balancing achieves 57% higher energy efficiency and 37% faster convergence than passive balancing, and thermal rise is limited to <5 °C. Limitations include fixed protection thresholds and the absence of physical validation of long-term aging effects. The dual-platform approach allows cross-validation of hardware and simulation, benchmarking SOC estimation methods, and quantifying energy and thermal trade-offs between balancing strategies. This approach offers a low-cost and reproducible validation pathway for EV-oriented BMS design.
A three isolated port DC/DC converter for an energy storage system for renewable energy applications
Ahmeti, Faruk;
Arnaudov, Dimitar;
Osmanaj, Sabrije
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp533-552
The use of renewable energy sources like solar photovoltaic, wind, and fuel cells is gaining popularity due to growing environmental awareness, technological advancements, and declining production costs. Power electronic converters are usually used to convert the power from renewable sources to match the load demand and grid requirements. Among these, DC–DC converters are essential for improving system functionality and power density, especially in low-voltage renewable systems that require high voltage gain. This paper presents a systematic evaluation of five advanced DC-DC converter topologies: multi-port DC, boost multiport interleaved step-up, isolated bidirectional, voltage/current fed, and general resonant focusing on their structural complexity, component count, and potential application scenarios. In addition, a novel high-gain three-port resonant A DC-DC converter is proposed, incorporating galvanic isolation via a three-winding high-frequency transformer. The converter adopts a half-bridge resonant inverter and rectifier-based load port, resulting in a compact and cost-effective solution. A detailed analysis of the converter's operation, design considerations, and control strategy is conducted using PLECS simulation. Furthermore, an experimental setup is developed to validate the converter’s practical feasibility. The setup schematic and comprehensive comparative tables are included to support the evaluation and highlight the proposed design’s capabilities.
Multi-carrier PWM techniques to assess the performance of a 5-level diode clamped multilevel inverter fed PMSM drive
Lakshmi, K.;
Muni, T. Vijay;
Prasad, P. Hari Krishna;
Rao, Budi Srinivasa;
Rao, G. Nageswara;
Anilkumar, K. B.
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp582-592
The advantages of multilevel inverters (MLIs) have led to their increased use in high- and medium-voltage power applications. These inverters reduce harmonic content, common-mode voltage, dv/dt stress on switches, and electromagnetic interference, among other things. In recent decades, drives for permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) that rely on inverters have become increasingly popular in both commercial and residential settings due to their great performance. Phase disposition (PD), phase opposition disposition (POD), and alternate phase opposition disposition (APOD) are three multi-carrier pulse width modulation (MCPWM) approaches that were simulated in this work to explore a 5-level DCMLI-fed PMSM. In order to create control pulses, each method compares reference signals with carrier signals that are either triangular or trapezoidal. Detailed comparisons with conventional three-level voltage source inverters (VSIs) are made based on the results. A 63.21 percent improvement in the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the output voltage and a 26.52% improvement in the THD of the stator current are both supported by experimental evidence.
Enhanced adaptive reconfiguration for optimizing power generation and switching efficiency in PV arrays under PSC
Manimegalai, D.;
Srinivas, Kandadai Nagaratnam;
Subarnan, Gayathri Monicka
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp777-785
Photovoltaic (PV) arrays suffer significant power losses under partial shading conditions (PSC), which can degrade system performance. This paper proposes a novel weighted objective function that balances power output maximization with switching action minimization during dynamic PV array reconfiguration. An enhanced firebug swarm optimization (FSO) algorithm is employed to optimize this function efficiently. Simulation results under five shading patterns demonstrate approximately 6% improvement in power output over conventional methods, while also reducing the number of switch operations. The proposed approach enhances energy yield and extends device lifespan, offering a robust solution for real-time PV optimization under PSC.
Intelligent single-axis solar tracking system for enhanced energy harvesting efficiency
Al-Smadi, Adnan M.;
Al-Shogran, Deema;
Badarneh, Hazem Jihad
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp720-727
The need for efficient clean energy solutions has increased due to population growth, climate change, and the development of industries. Among these, the most valuable clean and sustainable alternative is solar energy, i.e., photovoltaic (PV) technology. However, the key challenge is represented by maximizing the PV systems' efficiency. This paper proposes an IoT-enabled single-axis solar tracking system for improving PV by constantly aligning solar panels with the trajectory of the sun. To achieve that, an Arduino microcontroller is integrated with light-dependent resistors (LDRs). LRDs perform real-time detection of solar irradiance in order to adjust along with the azimuth axis. Based on the experimental results, the IoT-enabled single-axis solar tracking system improves energy harvesting by comparing with fixed-tilt PV. The proposed system outperforms the fixed-tilt PV by 22.5% in daily energy yield and average power output. Furthermore, tracking efficiency is better than fixed-tilt PV by 96.3% and tracking error of 3.7%.
Modeling and analysis of batteryless off-grid photovoltaic with adaptive multi-motor
Sutaya, I Wayan;
Giriantari, Ida Ayu Dwi;
Ariastina, Wayan Gede;
Kumara, I Nyoman Satya
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp267-281
This paper presents a model of a batteryless off-grid photovoltaic (PV) system with an adaptive multi-motor load. This model is developed as an effort to enhance the power output of batteryless off-grid PV systems for motor loads. Instead of using a single large-capacity motor, as commonly done in previous studies, the model distributes the load into several smaller motors and controls them adaptively. This approach allows for better control of the total load impedance to support maximum power point (MPP) tracking. A case study involving three three-phase induction motors, each with an operating power of 200 W, is conducted, where the power production of the proposed model is analysed by comparing it with the theoretical MPP and a fixed-load motor system that represents a single large motor. Under 1000 W/m² irradiance and using an 852 Wp PV array, the proposed model achieves a power output of 842 W, which corresponds to 98.83% of the MPP. In contrast, the system without this model only generates 298 W, or just 35.02% of the MPP. The testing process spans a 5-second period during the motor starting state. The power production analysis of the proposed model is presented in graphical form using MATLAB/Simulink.
Modelling enhancement-mode GaN HEMTs with graded AlGaN barrier, graphene passivation, and dual field plates via TCAD
Ifty, Mohiminur Rahman;
Fahad, Abdullah Al;
Talukder, Arnab;
Ghosh, Satyazit;
Sharma, Piash;
Rayhan, Md. Sadik Al
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i1.pp1-10
An enhancement-mode aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN)/gallium nitride (GaN) HEMT is presented in which graphene-capped SiN passivation, a recessed composite p-GaN gate, dual discrete field plates, and a compositionally graded AlGaN barrier (35%→18% Al) are co-engineered in a single device. The novelty lies in integrating these four techniques within one enhancement-mode architecture to simultaneously suppress surface trapping and reduce gate leakage, strengthen electrostatic gate control, and redistribute the electric field for higher breakdown and more uniform field profiles. TCAD results indicate a threshold voltage (Vth) of +2.6 V, transconductance (gm) of 335 mS/mm, and breakdown voltage (Vbr) around 1 kV. The radio-frequency (RF) analysis shows a cut-off frequency (fT) of ~42.57 GHz, with favorable gate capacitance characteristics. These outcomes show that co-optimization delivers normally-off operation with improved breakdown and RF speed relative to using the techniques separately, supporting suitability for high-power, high-frequency applications.