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53 articles for “DC/DC Converter”
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Design and Analysis of Low Voltage DC Grid for Domestic Supply
Abstract: The fast development of DC power based devices has led to increased involvement of AC to DC converters. A large scale research work is being conducted on increasing the efficiency of these converters to save energy. But DC microgrids are significantly more energy efficient when implemented with distributed generation or on-site generation from photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, fuel cells or micro turbines. This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Grid-Tied PV System with Small DC-Link Capacitor and Low-Frequency Ripple-Free Maximum Power Point Tracking
Abstract: This paper proposes a grid-tied cascaded multilevel inverter (CMI) PV system based on current-fed dual-active-bridge DC–DC converters using small dc-link capacitors. The CMI has many advantages, such as modularity, low harmonic spectra, high ac voltage application with low device rating, and low electromagnetic interference. In addition, distributed maximum power point tracking (MPPT) terminal for segmented photovoltaic (PV) arrays can be achieved by CMI PV converter. The low-frequency ripple-free MPPT is …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Robust Power Supply Design and Parameter Monitoring of Electrostatic Precipitator
Abstract: This paper focuses on the development of a high-performance power supply system tailored for electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) to improve their efficiency in industrial applications. The proposed system converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) using an AC to DC converter, followed by a boost converter to elevate the output voltage to the levels required for effective ESP operation. The boost converter ensures the output voltage remains stable, compensating for …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 62–68 Read article
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RESEARCH ON RENEWABLE GENERATION SYSTEMS USING MULTI-PORT CONVERTERS BASED ON FULL BRIDGE AND BI-DIRECTIONAL DC-DC TOPOLOGIES
Abstract: Renewable energy is energy which comes from the natural resources such as from sunlight, wind, rain, Tides and geothermal heat. These resources are renewable and can be naturally replenished. Therefore, for all the practical purposes, these resources can be considered to be inexhaustible, unlike dwindling conventional fossil fuels. The global energy crunch has provided a renewed impetus to the growth and development of Clean and Renewable Energy sources. Clean Development …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of EV Charging Station with Bidirectional Power Flow for Grid Support Applications
Abstract: The swift increase in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) brings considerable prospects and difficulties for contemporary power distribution networks. This paper presents the performance evaluation of a 20 kW bidirectional EV charging station designed to facilitate both Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) power flow for enhanced smart grid support applications. The proposed topology integrates an AC/DC bidirectional converter interfaced to the 415 V, 50 Hz three-phase utility grid through …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Vehicle to Grid and Grid to Vehicle single phase Grid
Abstract: This paper contains the modeling and intelligent control of Vehicle-to-Grid and Grid-to-Vehicle single-phase bidirectional converter. It is suggested to have a hybridized double-loop control architecture including an outer DC-link voltage regulation loop and an inner grid current control loop. A voltage control loop is added to a DC-link voltage adjustment system with fuzzy logic controller (FLC), to adjust dynamic performance under various operating conditions controlled by adaptively regulating the DC-link …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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An Investigation on Performance Analysis of PV Inverters with Modified MPPT Technique and LUO Converter
Abstract: A rapid growth in technology has increased the demand for power. Hence to overcome the upgrowing power demand, solar energy system comes into existence. But, the power acquired from PV is very low. Hence to satisfy the desires of high voltage applications, many traditional DC/DC converters are originated. In this proposed work, ahigh gain Luo converter is employed to increase the voltage level of the PV system.
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Single Phase Five Level Inverter for a Novel Solar PV Hybrid Energy System
Abstract: Abstract - In current global energy scenario, renewable energy sources can play an important role in meeting the ever increasing energy demand. This is due to exhaustive nature of fossil fuels and the environmental pollution caused by other conventional energy sources. Among renewable energy sources, solar photo-voltaic system is the most popular one as solar energy is available in abundance without paying any cost. The output voltage generated from the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Sensor-Based Soil Monitoring System for Better Crop Harvesting
Abstract: Crop productivity is strongly affected by soil health, environmental conditions, and the availability of timely and accurate monitoring data. Traditional soil testing and crop assessment methods are labor-intensive and time-consuming. They also lack real-time capabilities, which limits efficient agricultural decision-making. This paper proposes an IoT-enabled smart soil monitoring and crop management system that provides real-time analysis of important soil and environmental parameters to improve agricultural productivity. The proposed system uses …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Characteristics of Photovoltaic Modules Under Uniform Insolation and Partially Shaded Conditions
Abstract: Abstract The maximum power that could be generated by a Photovoltaic (PV) System is depends on temperature and irradiance variations. Often, the PV arrays get shadowed by clouds, towers, trees and telephone poles. In order to obtain full utilization from the PV array, it is necessary to analyze the characteristics of PV system. This study deals with a MATLAB based modeling and simulation of a photo voltaic cell under normal …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Solar Energy-based Induction Cooking System
Abstract: Enrollment warming is seen as an ideal cooking development, whose prominent advantages consolidate contactless energy move, controllable warming rate, and prosperity. In family applications, it is normal that this approach should supplant ordinary gas ovens focusing on a more feasible future. The extension in energy usage connected with this example can't be overlooked, while conveyed age (DG) stands apart as a conspicuous answer for relieving the effect on the power …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 Read article
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Modes of operation of microgrids
Abstract: DC grids are resurging in commercial, industrial and residential applications due to the development and deployment of renewable DC power sources and the advantage for DC loads. It was suggested to combine DC Micro Grid with the various distributed generators. However, AC sources must be converted to DC before connecting to a DC grid, and conventional AC loads require DC / AC inverters. When the renewable energy sources can provide …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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A Novel Buck-Boost Converter with an Enhanced Negative Output Voltage
Abstract: This paper proposes the theoretical design of a novel buck-boost converter with an enhanced negative output voltage than conventional converters. It is beneficial for applications that require a wide range of conversion ratio. The steady-state as well as power-loss analyses of the proposed converter operating in continuous conduction mode are examined. Comparison with typical negative output converters like the buck-boost converter, self-lift Luo converter and hybrid buck-boost converter is also …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 48–60 Read article
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Optimizing Power Quality and System Efficiency in Wind Energy Conversion Systems for Enhanced Stability and Robust Integration with the Electrical Grid
Abstract: Wind energy is becoming one of the fastest growing renewable source in the world. It is clean and low cost, but when wind system connects to electrical grid there are many challenges like voltage fluctuation, harmonics, power loss and less stability. Power quality and efficiency problem make difficulty for strong integration with grid. For this reason, many research work is going on in area of condition monitoring, converter design, storage …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Implementation and Mathematical Modelling of Hybrid Energy Storage System Mechanism based on the Photovoltaic System using MATLAB/SIMULINK
Abstract: The increasing demand for renewable energy sources has created new opportunities in energy storagedevices. To develop a sustainable source of energy, consisting of the photovoltaic module (PV module)arranged by Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique where maximum PowerPoint used fortracking the MPP with changing temperature and incident radiation of photovoltaic module isintroduced. A hybrid energy storage system (HESS) is an efficient energy storage system that is theneed of the hour …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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Three-Level Interleaved Boost Converter with Irradiance Adaptive Controller for Solar Power Utilization
Abstract: Solar energy conversion through photovoltaic is a rapidly growing source of green power supply. Therefore, improving the efficiency of PV system is considered as an important factor in supporting this trend. However, this concerns not only the improvement of PV cells, but also the efficiency of the power electronics circuits and the controls associated with them. Also, the PV modules are operated at low voltage levels, therefore, large voltage boosting …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Analysis of Energy Efficiency of Standalone PV Cell Through HC Algorithm and Transconductance
Abstract: This research could be used to analyze in the development of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm. This thesis presents the modeling and simulation of hill climbing (HC) MPPT using novel Single Ended Primary Inductance Converter (SEPIC). This research firstly introduces a practical model of photovoltaic by which the photovoltaic array’s model is obtained. The HC algorithm is used to track the maximum power from the solar panel. The MPP …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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An Effective use of Renewable-Energy Sources on Charging the Battery of Cell Phone
Abstract: Harnessing and utilizing renewable energy source at micro level is a tedious task, but always has great importance as world is suffering from energy crisis with fast extinction of fossil fuel and minimizing conventional electricity usage pattern. This paper considers application of renewable source at micro level concerning on charging the battery of Cell-Phone. Basically in this paper we showed how two most common renewable source Wind and Solar power …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Design of Microstrip Rectangular Antenna Array with Low Power RF to DC Generator for Energy Harvesting Application
Abstract: This paper corresponds to the design of 2x2 microstrip patch array with an efficient design of voltage doubler with matching circuit using 1N4148 diode for RF energy harvesting application. This design of Microstrip rectangular antenna array and single stage voltage doubler is used for scavenging of RF energy and convert it to suitable DC voltage. The simulated result shows that the designed antenna array is resonating over multiple frequencies of …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Methodology And Operation Of Dc Micro Grid For Wind And Solar Power Integration
Abstract: Distributed generators (DGs) focused on renewable energy play a dominant role in the production of electricity, with the increase in global warming. With the use of fuel cells and microturbines, distributed generation based on wind, solar energy, biomass, mini-hydro will give significant momentum in the near future. Advantages such as environmental friendliness, expandability and versatility have made distributed generation an attractive option to manage modern electrical grids, powered by various …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–36 Read article