P. Sanjeevikumar
University of Johannesburg

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A PWM Strategies for Diode Assisted NPC-MLI to Obtain Maximum Voltage Gain for EV Application C. Bharatiraja; Shri Harish; J L Munda; P. Sanjeevikumar; M. Sriram Kumar; Vivek Bhati
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 8, No 2: June 2017
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (664.059 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v8.i2.pp767-774

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The projected diode assisted Neutral Point Diode Clamed (NPC-MLI) with the photovoltaic system produces a maximum voltage gain that is comparatively higher than those of other boost conversion techniques. This paper mainly explores vector selection approach pulse-width modulation (PWM) strategies for diode-assisted NPC-MLI to obtain a maximum voltage gain without compromising in waveform quality. To obtain a high voltage gain maximum utilization of dc-link voltage and stress on the power switches must be reduced. From the above issues in the diode assisted NPC-MLI leads to vector selection approach PWM technique to perform capacitive charging in parallel and discharging in series to obtain maximum voltage gain. The operation principle and the relationship of voltage gain versus voltage boost duty ratio and switching device voltage stress versus voltage gain are theoretically investigated in detail. Owing to better performance, diode-assisted NPC-MLI is more promising and competitive topology for wide range dc/ac power conversion in a renewable energy application. Furthermore, theoretically investigated are validated via simulation and experimental results.
Control of Chaos in a Current Mode Controlled Buck Boost Converter Using Weak Periodic Perturbation Method P. Sriramalakshmi; A. Kavitha; P. Sanjeevikumar; Tole Sutikno; Pandav Kiran Maroti; Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 8, No 4: December 2017
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (53.1 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v8.i4.pp1467-1480

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This paper analyses the nonlinear phenomena in current mode controlled buck-boost converter. The system undergoes various operating regions whenever there is a change in non linear elements presented in the system as well as in the loads. In this work, inductor current is considered as the reference for analysis.The results show that the converter enters into period-1, periodic doubling and chaotic regions as per the parameter (IL) variations.  The proposed control strategy, weak periodic perturbation (WPP) method tries to stabilize the system from the chaotic behavior.The buck boost converter along with the control system is simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK software tool and the results are presented.The hardware implementation of the system is done and the results are verified with  the simulation results. It shows that the WPP can transform the system behaviour from the chaotic region to the periodic one. 
Periodic Perturbation Method for Controlling Chaos for a Positive Output DC-DC Luo Converter P. Balamurugan; A. Kavitha; P. Sanjeevikumar; J.L. Febin Daya; Tole Sutikno
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 8, No 2: June 2017
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v8.i2.pp775-784

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A simple, non-feedback method of controlling chaos is implemented for a DC-DC converter. The weak periodic perturbation (WPP) is the control technique applied to stabilize an unstable orbit in a current-mode controlled Positive Output Luo (POL) DC-DC converter operating in a chaotic regime. With WPP, the operation of the converter is limited to stable period-1 orbit that exists in the original chaotic attractor. The proposed control strategy is implemented using simulations and the results are verified with hardware setup. The experimental results of the converter with WPP control are presented which shows the effectiveness of the control strategy.
Carrier Shifting Algorithms for the Mitigation of Circulating Current in Diode Clamped MLI fed Induction Motor Drive C. Santhakumar; R. Shivakumar; C. Bharatiraja; P. Sanjeevikumar
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 8, No 2: June 2017
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v8.i2.pp844-852

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Reduction of circulating current is one of the major considerations in inverter fed electrical drives. Diode clamped MLI enables higher output current per phase, thereby rating of the drive gets increased effectively. Various methods of triggering in the inverter legs creates better voltage profile and leads to the enabling of circulating current in the drive system.  The induced circulating current flows through the apparatus neutral (N) and supply ground (G) is caused by the existence of parasitic capacitance. This circulating current may cause potential danger especially when parasitic capacitance poses large. In the past, different modulation techniques and conversion topologies have been introduced to minimize the flow of circulating current. However, these techniques lead to complexity, high cost, low voltage profile and efficiency due to lower modulation parameters. This paper proposes PS, POD, PD carrier shifting PWM algorithms for diode clamped MLI to tumbling the circulating current within the each phase of inverter legs. The performances of proposed algorithm, in terms of circulating current, THD, losses and efficiencies are analyzed theoreticallyand are validated via simulation and experimental results.
Investigation of Slim Type BLDC Motor Drive with Torque Ripple Minimization using Abridged Space-Vector PWM Control Method C. Bharatiraja; Shyam Babu; V. Krishnakumar; P. Sanjeevikumar; Nixon George
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 8, No 2: June 2017
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v8.i2.pp593-600

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Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are becoming an increasingly popular motor of choice for its unique characteristics. The BLDC motor drive is assumed to have trapezoidal back-electromotive force (EMF), rectangular phase currents and together produces the desired torque. However, practical back-EMF waveform might not be exactly trapezoidal because of current ripple, design considerations and manufacturing limitations. The adverse effect is the torque ripple generated due to the current ripple that causes mechanical vibration, acoustic noise and affects the accuracy of speed and position control which is not desirable in motor operation. In this paper an algorithm is developed to control and minimize the generated torque ripple using Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM) scheme. The efficiency improvement of slim type BLDC motor is confirmed using MATLAB environment and low cost TI Piccolo F28035 microcontroller (MC).
Analysis, Design and Investigation on a New Single-Phase Switched Quasi Z-Source Inverter for Photovoltaic Application C. Bharatiraja; P. Sanjeevikumar; Aganti Mahes; Ayushi Saxena; K. Padmapriya; B. K. Mithra; AS Swathimala; S. Raghu
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 8, No 2: June 2017
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (376.571 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v8.i2.pp853-860

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This paper addresses the approach to improve the efficiency of the quasi  Z-source inverter. In order to increase the efficiency the reduction of conduction losses is one way to approach. Sequentially to decrease the conduction losses in the quasi z-source inverter the replacement of diode is replacing with switches is proposed which is also called as synchronous rectification. The paper represents basics of the approach, analysis  and comparison of the power losses of the traditional and proposed designs of the grid connected PV-system with quasi z-source inverter system. The proposed approach validated on the computer simulations in the MATLAB environment.