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A Novel Approach for grid integration of Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Inverter Under Partial Shading Condition

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1330-1337
Swetapadma Panigrahi , Amarnath Thakur
A modular cascaded H-bridge PV inverter system is presented in this paper. The modular structure of PV inverter helps in obtaining the maximum output power of PV system along with increase the overall efficiency of the whole system. Moreover to utilize the system up to the best a distributed MPPT controller is attached with each PV panel. As partial shading causes  power imbalance at the converter output that leads to imbalance grid current, a control technique called the modulation compensation is adopted in such a way that if three phase unbalanced voltage varies directly according to unbalanced power, the injected zero sequence voltage components make the grid current balanced.
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1330-1337
Publish at: 2018-09-01

An Optimized Speed Controller for Electrical Thrusters in an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1166-1177
K. Vinida , Mariamma Chacko
This paper focuses on the development of a prototype of thruster motor speed controller  which exhibits robust performance for an Autonomous underwater vehicle. H infinity based speed controller with particle swarm optimized weights for a sensorless BLDC motor which is used as electrical thruster has been simulated in MATLAB/ SIMULINK and implemented using TI C2000 Delfino LaunchPad LaunchXL-F28377S and BoostXL DRV 8301. A performance comparison in reference tracking has been done with conventional PI controller and experimental results have been discussed in detail. The percentage variation in speed with respect to reference speed of proposed strategy has been observed to be 0.65% whereas it is 1.1% with PI controller. It has also been found that the proposed control strategy exhibits smooth starting with better reference tracking and less torque ripples.
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1166-1177
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Fuzzy Model Predictive Controller for Artificial Pancreas

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1178-1185
Mohamed El Hachimi , Abdelhakim Ballouk , AbdNaceur Baghdad
This work consists on new tuning of Model Predictive Controllers using Fuzzy Logic method. Tree relevant parameters are automatically adjusted the prediction horizon Np, the input weight R and the output weight Q. The proposed controller is implemented in an Artificial Pancreas and tested under realistic conditions in a commercial platform of simulation. The result of the simulations revealed the success of such a method to improve the controller’s performances compared to the previous ones.
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1178-1185
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Performance of Malaysian Insurance Companies Using Data Envelopment Analysis

10.11591/ijeecs.v11.i3.pp1147-1151
Ng Jia Bao , Rohaizan Ramlan , Fazeeda Mohamad , Azlina Md Yassin
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the local insurance in Malaysia for the period 2014-2015. The major challenge in the insurance industry is increasing competition in this market. Besides that, problematic in performance measurement to evaluate performance is another challenge in insurance industry. 24 local insurance companies involved in this study using quantitative method of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) output-orientation CCR model. This study utilizes three inputs and three outputs; operating expenses, equity capital and commission as well as net premium, net investment income, and net incurred claim. The secondary data sources were derived from official data of local insurance companies’ annual report respectively. The DEA-Solver-LV version 8 tools were used to analyze the data that have been collected to evaluate the performance of local insurance company. This DEA model allows integration of the performance for the insurance companies and provides management overall performance evaluation. The results showed that there are 8 efficient companies in 2014 and 9 efficient companies in 2015. The average efficiency score in 2014 was increased from 78.9% to 79.1% in 2015. The findings from this study will benefit the insurance associations in Malaysia, management of insurances companies and policy makers.
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Page: 1147-1151
Publish at: 2018-09-01

A Novel Low Power-Application UPS consisting of an APF - Correction circuit & integrated Battery-Management system

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1295-1303
Venkat Gumpini , O. Chandra shekar
For the up-coming generations of power-supply systems, the load located area power-supply sources are an effective one, in terms of our requirements: simplicity, integrity, battery-backup, etc. This could follow the Normalization of power factor & Reducing THD% values on input current, which makes us to add an essential to include a power-factor correction unit at supply side in these new typical topologies. This Proposed architecture presents an integrated battery manage system which can also offers PF correction along with Galvanic-Isolation of battery in a humble single structure. [3] The proposed scheme has the reliable characters like increased efficiency, compact circuit and reduced costs associated with a traditional standalone multiple-stages UPS with PFC. This paper addresses the UPS action, the analysis and simulation results of Proposed UPS scheme.
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1295-1303
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Dynamic Voltage Restorer for Sag and Swell Issues in Power System

10.11591/ijeecs.v11.i3.pp1243-1250
Lakshmi Lakshmi Kumari , Uma Vani Uma Vani
This paper presents the application of dynamic voltage restorers (DVR) on power distribution Systems for mitigation of voltage sags/swells at critical loads. DVR is one of the compensating types of custom power devices. The power quality is affected mainly due to the sensitive loads which results in voltage sag and voltage swells. It is necessary to investigate the suitable methods for mitigation of voltage sags. Sensitivity is the main cause of the above power quality problems and it cannot be eliminated completely as it has many other operating properties. So the next possible solution is to correct the problems caused by the sensitive equipments connected to the faulty loads. The occurrence of sag and swell varies with equipment, environment, process operations, desired control schemes etc. From the wide range of mitigation methods, the selected one has to be observed for the effect on the characteristics. These problems can be mitigated with voltage injection method using custom power device, Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR). In this paper we design a Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) which is utilized for power quality improvement. The main power quality problems like voltage sag and swell are studied in this paper. The device used to phase out voltage sags and a swell in the distribution lines is the Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR). The Dynamic Voltage Restorer is a special type of power device used for providing consistent and reliable supply power to the load devices. Dynamic Voltage Restorer uses a vector control strategy for mitigating power quality problems by automatically detecting and injecting the voltage components through an injection transformer. Here comes the importance of soft computing techniques like PI controller. The system will be able to correct repeated occurrences of the power quality problems. 
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Page: 1243-1250
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Video Quality Assessment through PSNR Estimation for Different Compression Standards

10.11591/ijeecs.v11.i3.pp918-924
Renuka Girish Deshpande , Lata L Ragha , Satyendra Kumar Sharma
Abstract           There is a threefold increase in video traffic over internet. Due to this video compression has become important. Compression of video signals is quiet an interesting task but comes at the cost of video quality. After compression, two methods are scientifically applied to evaluate the quality of video; Subjective and objective analysis. In subjective approach the compressed video is shown to a group of viewers and their feedback is recorded Objective approach aims to set up a mathematical model which can approximate the results of subjective analysis. One such approach is based on the measurement of PSNR. When a signal is applied to the encoder for compression, too much of compression results in a signal with a smaller size but at the same time quality of the signal degrades. In this paper we will compare the quality of compressed video signals produced by H.264, Mpeg2 and Mpeg4 encoder based on the values of MSE and PSNR. Lower the value of MSE, higher will be the PSNR. Comparative plots of MSE, PSNR, SSIM and images for subjective analysis have been added at the end of this paper. 
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Page: 918-924
Publish at: 2018-09-01

9-Level Single DC Voltage Source Inverter Controlled Using Selective Harmonic Elimination

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1251-1262
Ibrahim Haruna Shanono , Nor Rul Hasma Abdullah , Aisha Muhammad
This paper presents an efficient cascaded H-bridge inverter topology that is controlled using an optimized selective harmonic elimination pulse width modulation technique. The switching angles are obtained by solving the nonlinear transcendental equation with the aid of genetic algorithm optimization method. Unlike the usual H-bridge converter topologies that require multiple individual direct current (DC) sources and additional switching components per voltage step, the proposed topology utilizes a single DC source to supply two full-bridge modules. The modified topology employs a cascaded multi-winding transformer that has two independent primary windings and series-connected secondary side with 1:E  and 1:3E  turn ratios. The converter topology and switching function are proven to be reliable and efficient, as the total harmonic distortion (THD) is quite low when compared with the conventional H-bridge topology controlled by other modulation techniques. This feature makes it attractive to renewable energy systems, distributed generation, and highly sensitive equipment such as those used in medical, aerospace, and military applications. The topology is simulated using a PSIM package. Simulation results show that all the 11-level lower order odd harmonics are eliminated or suppressed in compliance with the SHE elimination theorem of (N-1).
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1251-1262
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Solid-State Transformer (S2T) of Single Phase Matrix Converter

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp997-1005
Zafirah Zainuddin , Rahimi Baharom , Ihsan Mohd Yassin , Khairul Safuan Muhammad
Solid-State Transformer (S2T) also known as Power Electronic Transformer (PET) is applied in various industrial fields compared to the conventional transformer due to it flexible voltage transfer ratio, high power density, and low harmonic distortion. This paper presents the S2T of Single Phase Matrix Converter (SPMC) that acts as cyclo-converter. A 1kHz frequency was synthesized on the primary side of the transformer using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique, whilst, the output converted by the SPMC that produces the 50Hz frequency. A part of AC to AC operation, the switching algorithm for safe-commutation technique is also presented to solve the commutation problem caused by the usage of inductive load. Minimization of size, losses and optimal efficiency are the advantages of this approach. The proposed model was simulated by using MATLAB/Simulink (MLS).
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 997-1005
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Error-correcting Coding Usage for Data Transmission Through Power Lines

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1423-1431
Aleksey Ishchenko , Vladimir Shevelev , Alexander Naronov , Alexander Tcherepanov , Boris Shulgin
A concept of data transmission within downhole telemetry systems in oilfield industry through power lines is presented. Based on this concept, MATLAB/Simulink models simulating communication lines in downhole telemetry systems are built, which can be used as prototypes for development of real systems. The most appropriate signal modulation methods for data transmission in downhole telemetry systems are suggested and discussed. The influence of high-voltage interference on signal transmission through power line from downhole unit to ground based unit is simulated. Usage of error-correcting coding methods for data transmission such as Hamming code, Reed-Solomon code, BCH code is suggested, and its efficiency is demonstrated.
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1423-1431
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Evaluation of Selective Harmonic Elimination Pulse Width Modulation Technique for Unipolar Single-Phase H-Bridge Inverter: Comparative Study

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1157-1165
Hussain Attia
In this paper, a detailed comparative study about evaluating the single phase inverter performance based on selective harmonic elimination pulse width modulation (SHE PWM) technique is presented. Set of nonlinear equations are derived, four groups of switching angles are calculated using the numerical iterative method of Newton-Raphson. These angles are representing the ideal solutions to eliminate the low order harmonics from inverter output voltage and load current. Inverter effectiveness is evaluated by comparing the performance based on SHE PWM and based on the conventional constant switching frequency PWM (CSF PWM) technique. Same parameters setting is selected with considering the constant switching frequency value for each case separately as equivalent to the number of switching angles. Moreover, different rated load powers are investigated to explain the merit of SHE PWM within high power applications. MATLAB / Simulink simulation results are clearly indicating the priority of the SHE PWM at all groups of calculated angles and at different load power as well.
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1157-1165
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Design Process to Reduce Production Cycle Time in Product Development

10.11591/ijai.v7.i3.pp125-129
Mahesh Mallampati , Kolla Srivinivas , Tirumala Krishna. M
In today’s business climate, the old adage “time is money” has been expanded to mean that time is competitive weapon. Today customer’s demands are quick delivery and good quality at reasonable price. When entering the global market the companies encounter several difficulties, the most important one being excessive time for new product development. Thus to perform in a global market, short lead times are essential to provide customer satisfaction. Lead time in manufacturer point of view is the time elapse between placing of an order and the receipt of goods ordered. There are various components of lead time such as setup time, process time, move time and waiting time. This paper deals with review of various tools and techniques to reduce lead time. This problem can be solved by transition from sequential engineering to concurrent engineering, A survey of published works in the field of designing teams in big companies has revealed that in big companies a three-level team structure is recommended, as well as a workgroup, consisting of four basic teams. Method study techniques use to examine current way of work and develop effective method base on elimination, combining, changing and simplification of activities. Various lean tools such as Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), 5S, Poka-yoke, Kanban, Just-in-time (JIT), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Jidoka, Cellular manufacturing etc. helps in reducing lead time. Also Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII), Theory of Constraints (TOC) classic approaches of Production Planning and Control (PPC) are use to reduce Work in Process (WIP) and flow time.
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Page: 125-129
Publish at: 2018-09-01

A Concise Review of Control Techniques for Reliable and Efficient Control of Induction Motor

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1124-1139
Abdullah Alwadie
Induction motors are work-horse of the industry and major element in energy conversion. The replacement of the existing non-adjustable speed drives with the modern variable frequency drives would save considerable amount of electricity. A proper control scheme for variable frequency drives can enhance the efficiency and performance of the drive. This paper attempt to provide a rigorous review of various control schemes for the induction motor control and provides critical analysis and guidelines for the future research work. A detailed study of sensor based control schemes and sensor-less control schemes has been investigated. The operation, advantages, and limitations of the various control schemes are highlighted and different types of optimization techniques have been suggested to overcome the limitations of control techniques
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1124-1139
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Effect of dust accumulation on the performance of photovoltaic panels in desert countries: A case study for Madinah, Saudi Arabia

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1356-1366
Mohamed Benghanem , Abdullah Almohammedi , Mohammed Taukeer Khan , Ahmad Al-Masraqi
The present research shows the effect of dust accumulation on the surface of photovoltaic (PV) modules, which cause losses in their output power. We got 28% of losses in output power at Madinah city during 60 days of dust accumulation. Two ways were used to study the effect of dust on the PV modules of type monocrystalline silicon: the quantitative and the qualitative approaches respectively. A model based on dust density is used to determine the losses of output PV power. We propose to add an important parameter noted dust accumulation coefficient (%/mg.cm-2), in data sheet of PV modules manufacturer. In addition, an intelligent cleaning system is proposed, using the notion of dust density, to start cleaning when an admissible value of power losses is reached. This process allows minimizing the effect of dust. 
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page: 1356-1366
Publish at: 2018-09-01

Weighting Model for Group Decision Support System: A Review

10.11591/ijeecs.v11.i3.pp962-974
Hamdani Hamdani , Retantyo Wardoyo , Khabib Mustofa
This paper was conducted a survey of research findings related to decision-making in groups using weighting techniques This paper conducts a survey of research findings related to decision-making in groups using weighting techniques, therefore, a new weighting model can be proposed.. In order to make a decision, this model works based on the weighting parameters, criteria or decision makers (DM) to give ranking preference in the decision results. Weighting could be done objectively or subjectively by statistical calculations. Subjective weighting based on an understanding or expertise of the decision-making process, furthermore, a numerical value was needed to make it objective. The previous weighting models need to be modified for the development of group decision support systems (GDSS). It is required to accommodate the interests of all stakeholders to link the DM relationship. We formed several groups of weighting methods that currently use for the trend of group decision-making (GDM). It showed that the classical multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) models are still dominant in solving GDSS problems, therefore, it was necessary to apply hybrid MCDM with an approach method of stakeholders models and social networks (SN) to improve decision model that has been applied in the previous research.
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Page: 962-974
Publish at: 2018-09-01
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