PWM Control Research Articles

A Comparator-Less Buck Converter with Fast Transient Response Using a Reactive Ramp Generator

This paper introduces a voltage-mode DC-DC buck converter designed to address the challenges of high-frequency operation. The proposed comparator-less Reactive Ramp Generator (RRG) topology mitigates the issues associated with comparator delays, achieving a fast load transient response. By eliminating all comparators from the buck converter’s control circuit, we prevent potential delay-induced malfunctions, thereby enhancing overall operational reliability. The rapid response of the RRG, enabled by a short feedback loop, allows for swift output voltage regulation during load transients. Replacing comparators in the PWM controller with inverters effectively removes delay issues without adding complexity. Since the proposed design retains the conventional voltage-mode transfer function, standard type-3 compensation is readily applicable. Operating with a 3.3 V input, the buck converter provides an output range from 0.65 V to 3.0 V, achieving a settling time of 0.802 µs for load changes from 200 mA to 1 A, and 1.27 µs for load changes from 1 A to 200 mA. The proposed architecture achieves a peak efficiency of 92.78% at 2.4 V and 600 mA.

Improved PWM Control With Wide Speed Range for a Double-Side Asynchronous Rotor AFPMM Series-End Winding Drive

Improved PWM Control With Wide Speed Range for a Double-Side Asynchronous Rotor AFPMM Series-End Winding Drive

Model Predictive Torque Control of Switched Reluctance Machines With Torque Sharing Function and PWM Control Signals Based on Linear Polynomial Fitting

Model Predictive Torque Control of Switched Reluctance Machines With Torque Sharing Function and PWM Control Signals Based on Linear Polynomial Fitting

Novel Single-Stage Electrolytic Capacitor-Less Buck-Boost Inverter

Nowadays, single-phase, single-stage, buck-boost power inverters are mostly considered to be used for renewable energy source applications due to their wide range of capabilities. This article introduces a novel, single-phase, single-stage, buck-boost inverter with a wide range of input DC voltage. In addition, the introduced inverter does not use the electrolytic capacitor, which enhances the lifetime and volume reduction in the inverter, avoids the high equivalent series resistance, and reduces the inrush current of electrolytic capacitors in the introduced inverter. Moreover, the introduced inverter exhibits a reduced switch voltage rating, and the novel PWM control strategy with the half-cycle of the sinusoidal is derived to reduce the switching loss of power switches, thus improving the inverter’s efficiency. The operation states, theoretical analysis, and design of components are fully discussed. A comparative study of the introduced inverter with other buck-boost inverter topologies is also reported. Finally, the 500 W laboratory prototype is set up for simulation and experimental verification. The experimental results verify the correctness of operating analysis and simulation.

A 10 V-to-1 V Double Step-Down Buck Converter Using Time-Based Current Mode Control with Minimum Delay Frequency Difference Phase Adder for 1 MHz Operation

An extreme step-down ratio buck converter is proposed using a double step-down (DSD) buck converter architecture and a single time-based current mode PWM controller able to generate two non-overlapping control signal phases. Current sampling for two inductors is implemented with a multiplexer and a pair of VCOs only, which treats the two inductors as one inductor operating at double the frequency. This is achieved without the use of any large external passive components in the controller while remaining stable. The type-II time-based controller uses a VCO, a frequency difference phase adder (FDPA), and a phase detector, generating a control signal with fully integrated components with minimum area. FDPA for proportional control also significantly limits the signal delay of the high gain controller, allowing the use of time-based control technique at <10 MHz, which improves converter efficiency. The proposed time-based current mode controller DSD buck converter is simulated in 130 nm BCD technology operating at 1 MHz for 10 V to 1 V conversion. The simulated peak efficiency is 82.2% at 0.4 A, and recovers from a 1.8 A loading and unloading current step in 5.75 μs and 9.9 μs, respectively.

A design analysis of EV charging using multiport converter and control strategy using MWOA

Recently, there is a massive growth of electric cars and renewable Electric Vehicles (EVs). The hybrid energy sources like Photovoltaic (PV), and battery system is employed for EV system as an input. The energy and battery sources are converted using Multi-port DC-to-DC converter. In this study, we propose a multiport converter-based EV charging system that utilizes both PV and battery sources. The multiport DC-to-DC converter manages the energy flow from these sources to the EVs. The modified whale optimization algorithm (MWOA) is employed to optimize the PWM duty cycle and controller parameters for enhanced performance. A brief modeling of the multiport converter-dependent charging station for EV to integrate power generation of PV, battery energy storage system is employed using MATLAB software. An EV charging control strategy is presented finally. Besides, the switching operation to charge and discharge the battery source are carried based on demand requirements of EV's. The simulation outcomes are estimated and the outcomes of PV and batter power, SOC charging percentage, and EV charging current is projected. Also, the proposed method based on multiport converter system integrated with PV and battery offers enhanced rate of stabilization which includes voltage gain, current ripple, efficiency, switching loss, THD, conduction loss, duty cycle. The outcomes compared reveals that the proposed strategy is offering enhanced outcome than others.

Fault–Tolerant Operation of Switched Reluctance Motor Using Cascaded Current and PWM Control With Effect of Commutation Angle Variation

Fault–Tolerant Operation of Switched Reluctance Motor Using Cascaded Current and PWM Control With Effect of Commutation Angle Variation

Pulse current stabilizer with digital control for the power supply system of the plasmatron

Purpose. Solution of theoretical and practical problems on providing digital control of a pulse converter using high-speed microprocessor tools in the output current stabilization mode with provision of a specified duration of transient processes caused by an increase in load voltage and output current astaticity, which allows to obtain significant advantages over analog versions. Methodology. Review of literary and patent sources on the subject, theory of pulse automatic control systems, mathematical modeling of processes in pulse current stabilizers in the MATLAB / Simulink software environment and physical prototyping. Findings. A simulation model of an autonomous power supply system based on a converter using soft switching technology of transistors and an arc load is presented. A control law is synthesized and a model of a pulse current stabilizer is developed. A method is proposed and ways are found to control a pulse current stabilizer that provide a given duration of transients and astatism of the output current. A model of a pulse stabilizer with digital control based on a single-crystal computing module is developed and manufactured. The results of the study confirm the achievement of a finite duration of transient processes caused by a step change in the load voltage, close to 3-4 periods of conversion and output current astaticism. It is shown that the use of a pulse stabilizer using a fully digital control circuit has undeniable advantages over analog systems. Originality. The problem of synthesizing a digital controller for a given control time by the method of desired transfer functions for a soft switching operating converter on an arc load is solved. In addition to the given control time, additional quality requirements in the steady state are provided. Practical value.The use of microprocessor technology makes it possible not only to implement complex and new highly efficient control algorithms for a converter operating in the pulse current stabilizer mode, but also to perform additional functions for overload protection, self-diagnostics and telemetry of pulse converters. The use of this same digital device simultaneously for the purpose of controlling a pulse converter will allow to abandon analog PWM controllers and thereby reduce its own energy consumption and weight and size characteristics, increase the reliability of the functioning of pulse converters in power supply systems as a whole.

Phase disposition PWM control topology based: A novel multilevel inverter with reduced switch for power electronics applications

In the field of industrial drive applications, a neutral point clamped multilevel inverter (NPC MLI) is an extensively used option. The NPC MLI architecture involves more number of components for higher level and higher switching frequency operation. In this work paper, a novel three-phase 3-Level MLI is proposed evading the usage of clamping diodes and quadratic switches. Additionally, phase disposition pulse width modulation (PD-PWM) control technique is also employed for the proposed MLI. In comparison to NPC MLI, proposed MLI reduces the voltage switching stress as only one switch is operated per inverter leg. Another feature is that there is a considerable reduction in power losses as the current flows only through fewer elements. The proposed 3L inverter topology is explored thoroughly using the MATLAB simulation model. The evaluation of results is also demonstrated concerning the proposed PD-PWM technique by comparing its performance with the conventional sinusoidal PWM method. The Real-Time hardware-in-loop (HIL) simulator is also used to validate the simulation outcomes of the proposed model.

LPG Gas Leak Detection System and LPG Fire Classification Based on Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence with Telegram Bot as a Monitoring Tool

LPG gas leaks pose a serious threat in industrial kitchens as they can cause costly fires, both in terms of material and safety. To improve safety, an accurate detection system is required. This research focuses on developing an LPG gas leak detection system and LPG fire classification with Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence technology. Supported by Telegram Bot as an emergency notification monitoring tool, this system uses MQ-2 sensors to detect LPG gas leaks and ESP32-Cam to classify LPG fires along with Pretrained-model technology such as Cascade Fire Detection on OpenCV Cloud Server. As the output of this system, the use of PWM control and automation oversees regulating the Exhaust Fan according to the detected leakage. FreeRTOS is also used for system task efficiency, and Port Forwarding with Ngrok Local Server allows public access to the ESP32-Cam. System testing was conducted by Black-Box testing, then evaluating the performance of the MQ-2 sensor against 400 ppm and 1500 ppm thresholds for LPG testing distances in open kitchens and closed kitchens, as well as analyzing system response and delay via HTTP protocol. The results demonstrated the system's success in detecting gas leaks, classifying LPG fires and facilitating emergency communication.

Improvement of the electric drive of the feeder using vector PWM control

Improvement of the electric drive of the feeder using vector PWM control

High-power three-phase interleaved parallel NPC structure DC-DC converter modeling and simulation

Abstract In fields such as DC microgrids, renewable energy generation, and electric vehicle charging stations, three-phase NPC structure DC-DC converters play an irreplaceable role, constituting a significant part of modern power electronics technology. Mathematical models are established based on various operating modes of IGBT switching devices under PWM control, encompassing input voltage, output voltage, phase currents, average current, and duty cycle. Simulation models are constructed on the MATLAB platform to confirm the correctness of these mathematical models. Closed-loop control strategies are implemented using proportional-integral (PI) controllers. This control strategy serves to confirm the precision of the mathematical models.

A composite control method of PWM and phase shift for a three-level DC-DC converter

Abstract This research introduces a control strategy for the Three Level Active Half Bridge (TL-DAHB) DC-DC converter that integrates PWM combined with phase-shift control. This composite control method precisely regulates the output voltage by adjusting the phase-shift duty cycle between the input and output sides. Additionally, the application of the PWM control loop optimizes the duty cycle of the switches, effectively reducing the current stress on the converter during operation, improving transmission efficiency, and decreasing conduction losses of the switches. These enhancements boost the overall performance and the reliability of the converter. With its excellent voltage regulation capabilities and safety features, this converter is an ideal choice in the field of power conversion, especially in applications that demand high levels of stability and safety.

Boost DC-DC converter with regenerative snubber

To accommodate the wide range of input voltages supplied by redundant batteries and ensure an adequate hold-up time for communication systems during utility power failures, power supplies used in 5 G base stations typically include a front-end boost converter as the first stage and a second-stage isolated converter. In this paper, a new topology for a regenerative snubber in boost converters is proposed. Compared to traditional active or passive snubber topologies, the proposed snubber offers the advantages of having fewer components and occupying less space. Moreover, it does not require additional active devices and can be driven by widely-used commercial PWM control integrated circuits, achieving a higher level of cost-effectiveness and offering increased industrial applications. The final prototype of a power supply for a networking switch hub (as used in 5 G base stations) is fabricated to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed method.

The Performance Comparison of Battery Charging Using MPPT and PWM Controllers on Amorphous Solar Panel-Based E-Scooters

Solar Panel-Based Electric Scooter (E-Scooter) is an electric vehicle in the form of a scooter that uses solar panels as a source of electrical energy for charging batteries and a BLDC motor as a wheel drive. With the development of the E-Scooter, it is necessary to know how to charge the battery. The purpose of this research is to determine the type of Solar Charge Controller (SCC) that can maximize battery charging on the E-Scooter. The research method is to compare SCC MPPT and SCC PWM. The research was conducted by monitoring the output current and voltage of the solar charger controller generated by the solar panels every 10 minutes. After that the recorded data will be stored in the monitoring device's storage memory for further processing. The results of the data that have been obtained on the e-scooter using the SCC MPPT type are capable of producing a power of 9.05 W with a current value of 0.33 A and a voltage of 27.47 V. Meanwhile, the PWM type SCC is capable of producing 8.22 W of power with a current value of 0.30 A and a voltage of 27.42 V. So that the MPPT type SCC is more economical than PWM for charging when the e-scooter is not moving. For the running conditions of the MPPT type SCC e-scooter is capable of producing 7.36 W of power with a current value of 0.27 A and a voltage of 27.26 V. Meanwhile, the PWM type SCC is capable of producing a current of 6.81 W with a value of 0.25 A and a voltage 27.24 V. So that the MPPT type SCC is more efficient than PWM for charging when the e-scooter is running.

Voltage regulation of DC–DC boost converter with input filter: hybrid and embedded PWM control approaches

Voltage regulation of DC–DC boost converter with input filter: hybrid and embedded PWM control approaches

Design of dual-quadrant power supply based on bidirectional full-bridge transformation technology

Abstract Dual-quadrant programmable power supply is a bidirectional programmable DC power supply that integrates the functional characteristics of power supply and feedback load. This article adopts an automatic hybrid control method based on bidirectional energy flow, which adopts a phase-shifting control method and PWM control method respectively to achieve bidirectional control of power conversion.

A 96.3%-Efficiency Wide-Voltage-Range Three-Level Boost Converter With Loop-Free Self-Balancing and Dead-Zone PWM Control for Backlight LED Drivers

A 96.3%-Efficiency Wide-Voltage-Range Three-Level Boost Converter With Loop-Free Self-Balancing and Dead-Zone PWM Control for Backlight LED Drivers

Robust PWM control scheme for switched-capacitor MLI with leakage current suppression in grid-connected renewable energy application

Typically, parasitic capacitances exist between the ground and the solar panel terminals in grid-connected PV systems. These parasitic capacitances provide a path for a leakage current, which leads to significant safety concerns, observable and seriously hazardous harmonic orders aligned with the injected grid current, and significant safety difficulties. In this research, a robust PWM controlling method that used competently in reducing the level of the leakage current and improving the power quality of a switched-capacitor Multilevel Inverter. This technique creates developed reference signals from the main signal to generate the switching scheme for the converter circuit. Additionally, the suggested control strategy only works with a small number of carrier signals, resulting in a quick system response and a simpler controller algorithm. Likewise, this controlling approach offers a stable way to maintain a constant output voltage in the suggested converter by adjusting the switching capacitors' voltages, which is not possible with traditional control techniques. MATLAB/Simulink is used to simulate the outcomes for both the suggested control approach and the traditional Phase Disposition (PD) PWM control method whereas the leakage current component reduces to 25 % compared to the captured component with the PDPWM. The simulation and the practical results based on the dSPACE-1103 hardware are quite similar.

An Improved Single-Phase Multiple DC Source Inverter Topology for Distributed Energy System Applications

This work presents an improved structure of a single-phase muti-input multilevel inverter (MIMLI) for distributed energy resources, which is capable of producing a nine-level output in symmetric mode and 21 levels in asymmetrical mode. The topology uses four DC sources and ten switches, with four switches being bidirectional and the remaining unidirectional. The operation of the circuit is analyzed in an asymmetrical mode, and switching signals are accomplished using the Nearest Level Control (NLC) PWM technique. Depending on the value of the DC sources used, the number of levels can vary. In this work, different DC source algorithms were also proposed, and the analysis of the inverter has been carried out considering the algorithms producing the maximum number of levels. The inverter was simulated in MATLAB/Simulink under steady state and dynamic conditions, achieving a 3.89% THD in output. The thermal analysis was conducted using PLECS software 4.1.2 to assess losses and efficiency. A laboratory prototype of the proposed topology was developed and tested, confirming its performance through simulation results and proving it economically viable for medium- and high-power applications.