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    Simulation of SVPWM based FOC of CSI fed induction motor drive
    (2012) Ronanki, D.; Rajesh, K.; Parthiban, P.
    The application of current source inverters (CSI)in induction motor (IM) drives offers a number of advantages, including voltage boosting capability, natural shoot-through short-circuit protection and generation of sinusoidal voltages. In this paper, an attempt to model the CSI fed IM drive is presented. The mathematical model takes into account of the inverter, and induction motor dynamics and is established in the stationary reference frame. For controlling the drive speed, a direct field-oriented control (FOC) is proposed. To counter the effects of torque pulsations at very low speeds and the rotor resistance variation, a slip angle compensation loop is included in the control law formulation. Analytical expressions for CSI fed IM with Direct FOC are derived and validated using MATLAB/SIMULINK. © 2012 IEEE.
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    A small 4-wheeler EV propulsion system using DTC controlled induction motor
    (2013) Ronanki, D.; Hemasundar, A.; Parthiban, P.
    With the increasing need of electric vehicles (EV), necessary development is required to get reliable, efficient and economical drives for electric propulsion. Electric propulsion system using Induction Motor drive (IM) is becoming so popular because of its reliability, technological maturity and low cost. Field Orientation Control (FOC) is so popular in controlling the IM, but it has disadvantages like sensitive to parametric variation, external disturbance, load variation and also algorithm takes more time for execution, hence it requires a very fast microprocessor with high millions of instructions per second (MIPS) for implementation. In this paper, IM is controlled by using Direct Torque Control (DTC) technique because of its simple configuration and gives quick response. The mathematical model takes into account of the inverter, IM dynamics and vehicle aerodynamics. In this paper, the response of the IM with DTC for EV load for driving cycle consists of starting, acceleration, constant speed and deceleration modes are explained and validated using MATLAB/SIMULINK.
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    Non-Isolated Power Factor Corrected AC/DC Converter with High Step-Down Voltage Ratio for Low-Power Applications
    (Hindawi Limited, 2022) Annambhotla, L.T.S.; Parthiban, P.
    This paper proposes a high step-down ratio AC-DC converter employing a quadratic buck converter with power factor correction. Conventional active power factor correction topologies employ boost-based correction schemes for unity power factor operation. This will require a steeper step-down ratio and higher switch voltage stress apart from complexity in the control scheme with sensors. The structure of the proposed topology is developed by combining the power factor correction stage with a high step-down stage. The passive input filter is split up into two for the purpose of reducing the thermal heating apart from offering a higher power factor. A single switch operation reduces the complexity of the control scheme. In addition, the number of conducting devices during the current path is also the same as the conventional buck converter due to cascading and hence offers lower conduction losses. The need for the converter to operate at an extremely low duty cycle is reduced due to the quadratic stage structure. The proposed converter operates at a moderate duty cycle, offering higher step-down voltage apart from reducing filtering requirements. MATLAB R2020b is used for carrying out simulation studies. Xilinx FPGA-based controller using system generator is implemented for the generation of pulses of appropriate duty cycle. Simulation and experimental results for a 150 W prototype are presented. An investigation and comparative evaluation of the conventional bridgeless buck system with the quadratic buck converter are carried out. The proposed structure offers the benefit of a higher step-down voltage ratio incorporating an inherent power factor correction stage along with the AC/DC stage. © 2022 Lalitha T. S. Annambhotla and P. Parthiban.
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    Fault-Tolerant Operation of Switched Reluctance Motor Using Cascaded Current and PWM Control With Effect of Commutation Angle Variation
    (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024) Reddy, J.S.; Parthiban, P.
    This paper presents a proposed fault-tolerant control strategy for Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) drives, utilizing cascaded current and pulse width modulation (PWM) control mechanisms with commutation angle variation. The study systematically evaluates the mechanical performance of SRM drives by regulating voltage and current to achieve robust dynamic response under various fault conditions. Optimal commutation angles are identified to enhance operational efficiency and balance performance under fault scenarios. The comprehensive simulations use a 4 kW, 4 φ, 8/6 SRM model in MATLAB/Simulink; further, real-time experiments are conducted using FPGA-based modelling with a Controller Hardware-in-Loop (CHIL), setup on the OPAL-RT 4510 platform. The proposed control technique demonstrates high fault tolerance and reliable mechanical performance, making it suitable for variable-speed drive applications. The findings underscore the potential of the proposed control strategy to ensure the robust operation of SRM drives in practical implementations, highlighting its significance for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of electric drive systems. © 1972-2012 IEEE.
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    Analyzing the Performance of Fault-Tolerant Switched Reluctance Motor Control Strategies With Novel Commutation Angle Variation
    (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024) Santhosh Reddy, J.; Parthiban, P.
    This paper analyzes control techniques using a novel commutation angle variation for fault-tolerant operation in Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) drives. It explores the use of hard chopping hysteresis current control (HCC) and pulse width modulation (PWM), and proposes a cascaded current and PWM technique for fault-tolerant SRM drive operation. The HCC method is most effective for low-speed operations with higher external loads, while the PWM method is suitable for medium to high-speed operations but it can't control current effectively at high external loads. The proposed control technique approach is developed to address the limitations of HCC and PWM methods, by combining current and PWM methods with optimized commutation angle control. This approach effectively controls current and variable speed operations even under fault conditions. This paper evaluates control strategies by varying commutation angles to determine the optimized angles that ensure balanced performance and better operation under fault conditions. This paper assesses the mechanical performance under light and high external loading conditions at optimized commutation angles during open circuit fault conditions. Simulation studies are conducted using a 4 kW, 4-phase, 8/6 SRM configuration on the MATLAB/Simulink platform. Additionally, real-time FPGA-based modelling experiments are performed using a Controller Hardware-in-Loop (CHIL) setup on the OPAL-RT 4510 platform. The performance analysis highlights the importance of identifying the best control techniques to ensure high fault tolerance and reliable mechanical performance, making this approach promising for variable-speed drive systems. The findings of this study significantly advance fault-tolerant SRM control techniques, enhancing their suitability for various industrial applications. © 2013 IEEE.