Acácio M. R. Amaral^1,2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3825-3859, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067179 - 23 September 2025

Abstract Power converters are essential components in modern life, being widely used in industry, automation, transportation, and household appliances. In many critical applications, their failure can lead not only to financial losses due to operational downtime but also to serious risks to human safety. The capacitors forming the output filter, typically aluminum electrolytic capacitors (AECs), are among the most critical and susceptible components in power converters. The electrolyte in AECs often evaporates over time, causing the internal resistance to rise and the capacitance to drop, ultimately leading to component failure. Detecting this fault requires measuring the… More >

R. Prasanna^1,*, Uma Govindarajan¹, N. S. Bhuvaneswari²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.46, No.2, pp. 1961-1979, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.032424 - 09 February 2023

Abstract In this paper, an optimized Genetic Algorithm (GA) based internal model controller-proportional integral derivative (IMC-PID) controller has been designed for the control variable to output variable transfer function of dc-dc boost converter to mitigate the effect of non-minimum phase (NMP) behavior due to the presence of a right-half plane zero (RHPZ). This RHPZ limits the dynamic performance of the converter and leads to internal instability. The IMC PID is a streamlined counterpart of the standard feedback controller and easily achieves optimal set point and load change performance with a single filter tuning parameter λ. Also, More >

P. Jenitha Deepa^*, H. Habeebullah Sait

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.35, No.3, pp. 2703-2715, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.030496 - 17 August 2022

Abstract Single Phase Induction Motor (SPIM) is widely used in industries at starting stage to provide high starting torque. The objective of the work is to develop a drive for Single Phase Induction Motor that does not use a start or run capacitor. In this work, the researchers present the details about Maximum Power Point Tracking using series-compensated Buck Boost Converter, resonant Direct Current (DC) to Alternate Current (AC) inverter and matrix converter-based drive. The proposed method provides a variable starting torque feature that can be adjusted depending upon machine load to ensure Power Quality (PQ). More >

N. Kanagaraj^*, Mohammed Al-Ansi

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.45, No.1, pp. 769-784, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.029457 - 16 August 2022

Abstract In this research, a modified fractional order proportional integral derivate (FOPID) control method is proposed for the photovoltaic (PV) and thermoelectric generator (TEG) combined hybrid renewable energy system. The faster tracking and steady-state output are aimed at the suggested maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control technique. The derivative order number (µ) value in the improved FOPID (also known as PI^λD^µ) control structure will be dynamically updated utilizing the value of change in PV array voltage output. During the transient, the value of µ is changeable; it’s one at the start and after reaching the maximum power… More >

Thamatapu Eswara Rao^*, S. Elango

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.35, No.2, pp. 1783-1798, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.028835 - 19 July 2022

Abstract Global energy demand is growing rapidly owing to industrial growth and urbanization. Alternative energy sources are driven by limited reserves and rapid depletion of conventional energy sources (e.g., fossil fuels).Solar photovoltaic (PV), as a source of electricity, has grown in popularity over the last few decades because of their clean, noise-free, low-maintenance, and abundant availability of solar energy. There are two types of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques: classical and evolutionary algorithm-based techniques. Precise and less complex perturb and observe (P&O) and incremental conductance (INC) approaches are extensively employed among classical techniques. This study More >

V. Kavitha^1,*, K. Subramanian²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 231-241, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.024257 - 06 June 2022

Abstract Induction motor drives (IMDs) can achieve high performance levels comparable to dc motor drives. A major problem in getting high dynamic performance in an IMD is the coupling between the flux and torque producing components of stator current. This is successfully overcome in FOC (Field-Oriented Control) IM, making it to the industry standard control. The performance of an IMD with an improved power quality converter at the front end is presented in this study. In the IMD, boost converter is employed to reduce power quality difficulties at the utility interface. As the boost converter contains… More >

P. Anitha¹, K. Karthik Kumar^2,*, M. Ravindran², A. Saravanaselvan²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.34, No.2, pp. 1377-1397, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.025396 - 03 May 2022

Abstract In this paper, efficient charging of electric vehicle battery from a considered renewable solar photovoltaic source with the help of a modified Z source with efficient boosting topology. Adapting this Z-source converter to act as a voltage gainer with a boosting function allows a solar Photovoltaic (PV) input voltage of 25VDC (Volts Direct Current) to be increased to a designed output voltage of 75VDC at a low duty ratio, resulting in minimal switching loss. The closed-loop steady-state and transient parameters at the output were analyzed and compared using modern evolutionary algorithms. The power range upheld… More >

S. K. Janarthanan^*, C. Kathirvel

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.34, No.1, pp. 33-50, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.023165 - 15 April 2022

Abstract Renewable energy-based power generation, particularly photovoltaic (PV)-connected grid systems, has gained popularity in recent years due to its widespread adoption for residential and commercial customers of all sizes, from kilowatt (KW) to megawatt (MW). The purpose of this work is to demonstrate how an efficient CUK-integrated boost converter with continuous current flow may be used to maximise the output of solar arrays. The constant voltage at the converter output is maintained with increased dynamic performance using a Proportional Integral (PI) controller based on a hybrid optimization technique GWO-PSO (Grey Wolf Optimization-Particle Swarm Optimization). This hybrid More >

R. K. Rojin^1,*, M. Mary Linda²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.33, No.1, pp. 245-258, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.021834 - 05 January 2022

Abstract Microgrids (MG) are distribution networks encompassing distributed energy sources. As it obtains the power from these resources, few problems such as instability along with Steady-State (SS) issues are noticed. To address the stability issues, that arise due to disturbances of low magnitude. Small-Signals Stability (SSS) becomes mandatory in the network. Convergence at local optimum is one of the major issues noticed with the existing optimization algorithms. This paper proposes a detailed model of SSS in Direct Current (DC)-Alternate Current (AC) Hybrid MG (HMG) using Proportional Integral and Derivative Controller (PIDC) tuned with Modified Particle Swarm… More >

M. P. Viswanathan^*, B. Anand

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.42, No.1, pp. 165-181, 2022, DOI:10.32604/csse.2022.020400 - 02 December 2021

Abstract In this research work, single-stage fifteen levels cascaded DC-interface converter (CDDCLC) is proposed for sun arranged photovoltaic technology (PV) applications. The proposed geography is joined with help DC chopper and H-associate inverter to upgrade the power converter to accomplish the diminished harmonic profile. In assessment with the customary inverter structures, the proposed system is used with diminished voltage stress, decreased switch count and DC source tally. The proposed research work with cascaded DC link converter design requires three DC sources for combining fifteen-level AC output. This investigation structure switching technique is phase opposition and disposition More >