Modeling and Simulation of a Single Phase Matrix Converter with Reduce Switch Count as a Buck/Boost Rectifier with Close Loop Control

This Paper focused on Buck/Boost Rectification by Single Phase Matrix Converter with fewer numbers of switches. The conventional matrix converter consists of 4 bidirectional switches, i.e. 8 set of IGBT/MOSFET with anti parallel diodes. In this proposed matrix converter, only six switches are used. The switch commutation arrangements are also carried out in this work. The gate pulses to the switches are provided by the PWM techniques. Step up or step down DC outputs can be obtained by using suitable switching algorithm. The PSIM simulation results are provided to validate the feasibility of this proposed method

Interline Unified Power Quality Conditioner for Enhancing Power Quality using FOFPID-based Interleaved CUK Converter

Electrical distribution systems face increased non-linear loads due to using power electronics for the converters. Due to these non-linear loads, the system exhibits PQ problems in the distributed feeders. To enhance PQ problems in the dual feeder, fractional order fuzzy proportional integral derivative controller (FOFPID) is introduced with interline unified power quality (IUPQC) conditioner. IUPQC conditioner includes a distribution static compensator (DSTATCOM), dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) and interleaved cuk converter (ICC). DSTATCOM and DVR are used for compensating the voltages and current in the dual feeders (feeder-1 and feeder-2). Also, ICC monitors the switching between the DSTATCOM and DVR compensators by providing proper power flow. Moreover, the FOFPID controller regulates an input supply from both feeders. The simulation is performed through MATLAB/Simulink platform, demonstrating the robustness of a proposed FOFPID with an IUPQC controller. The performance of a proposed controller is analyzed through two cases for both feeders. Furthermore, the total harmonic distortions (THD) are calculated for the feeder parameters. The proposed FOFPID with IUPQC controller also maintains stability in a dual feeder. Therefore, the entire response shows the functionality and feasibility of a proposed controller

Vibration Control Of Steel Frames Using Magnetorheological Dampers: A New Control Algorithm.

Control technologies application to steel structure is mainly anticipated to enhance the structural performance against natural hazards. In particular smart base isolation system connected with semi-active isolator at the base with controllable semi devices gaining impulse for its efficiency and economic reasons. Generally the development of control design strategies through system dynamics concept had not been considered entirely for structural applications. Structural characteristics which help to divulge structural properties, hitherto flout by civil engineering circle are assimilated with control techniques to construct indices in modal and nodal coordinates for the endurance of the control action to utilize their fullest capabilities. In this study, an isolated 3D steel frame model is developed.  Magneto-Rheological dampers are fixed with 3D steel frame model which act as a smart control device. Besides, Force transducers and Piezoresistive Actuator in tandem with Deltatron conditioning amplifier are also used. Presently many techniques are employed for the optimum placement of actuators and sensors in vibration control systems. The concept of controllability-observability is used in these methods. The specific relationship between the vibration modes and controllability-observability simplifies this approach. This study envisaged the compatibility of force transducers along with triaxial and uniaxial accelerometers fixed at various trial spots on the model structure to quantify the damping force and absolute accelerations of the structure and the dampers individually, positioned in the system, against the excitation of the structure

In vitro micropropagation of Musa sapientum L. (Cavendish Dwarf)

A complete protocol for micropropagation of Musa sapientum using shoot meristems was developed. Multiple shoots were induced in vitro from shoot meristems. Murashige and Skoog’s medium supplemented with BAP and NAA (3.0 + 0.2 mg/l, respectively) was found to be most suitablecombination. Further multiplication of shoots required habituation of cultures up to 3 passages of 21 days each on the same medium after establishment of culture and initiation of shoot buds. Thereafter 3-fold multiplication rate was achieved during every subculture. For rooting the shoots were excised and transferred to same medium. Rooted plantlets were then transferred to primary and secondary hardening and grown in the green house. These hardened plants have been successfully established insoil

A Smart Remote Monitoring System for Prenatal Care in Rural Areas

The complications in maternity especially the women lives in rural sector can be reduced through regular monitoring of their vitals like blood pressure, SpO2 and fetal growth. The internet of things (IoT) is the modern technology bridges the gap between the traditional clinical setting with its consumers as well promotes the telemedicine industry into great levels of accessing proactive healthcare facilities. The predominant aim of this work is to bring a remote monitoring device which assesses the significant health indicators of the pregnant women and their fetus status cost effectively. In order to build such kit, the biosensors like heart rate, SpO2, pressure, temperature and load cell which gives the weight of the fetus are integrated into Arudino board. The sensor readings are processed through ThingSpeak. The timely medical attention is proposed upon observing abnormal physiological vitals of the women which is implemented through a buzzer system in this device. Like such devices in realism help to predict the pregnancy risk and decrease the mortality rate

Self-tuning pid based navigation for autonomous mobile robot

The aim of this project is to design a self-tuning PID control system for an autonomous mobile robot. Then run the simulation of the system designed to test the performance of the controller system. This self-tuning PID controller is designed for the robot PIONEER 3D-X. First, the robot's kinematic and dynamic model was obtained by refer to journal. Designed the mathematical STC PID controller model with mathematical calculation. This PID controller is correlated with pole-assignment technique of self-tuning method. Pole-Assignment Control Method is an indirect self-tuning method that built the controller function based on the device parameter. This STC approach is the approach for controller design, by setting a control parameter, to locate the closed loop system poles at stable position in s-plane. Conventional PID controller were designed and implemented in robot model in order to result comparison. The conventional PID controller designed using Auto-Tuning technique. MATLAB Simulink was used in this project to run the simulation of the models designed. Reference trajectory was insert as input signal to the robot model and actual trajectory was evaluated. Analysis about the actual trajectory and variables of both STC and conventional PID controller system. Response graph obtained and used in evaluation of the system

Weed anemone menace in marine aquaria and its management

Sea anemones are coming under the Phylum Cnidaria and Class Anthozoa. Like many Cnidarians, sea anemones contain specialized cells, known as cnidocytes or nematocytes, in their body column, oral disc, pharynx, tentacles and mesenterial filaments. Sea anemones of Aiptasia genus are distributed in temperate and tropical oceans attached to any hard substratum. The genus Aiptasia includes 13 species all equipped with 96 tentacles which are filled with nematocysts to sting their prey. The name Aiptasia itself means ‘beautiful’, however in marine aquarium keeping even if few Aiptasia are found in the tank it should not be taken so lightly. A hardy species it can explode in numbers within weeks. Aiptasia is a zooxanthellate anemone and survives well in the illuminated marine aquarium due to the photosynthetic activity of its algal symbiont

Simulation of various DC-DC converters for photovoltaic system

This work explains the comparison of various dc-dc converters for photovoltaic systems. In recent day insufficient energy and continues increasing in fuel cost, exploration on renewable energy system becomes more essential. For high and medium power applications, high input source from renewable systems like photovoltaic and wind energy system turn into difficult one, which leads to increase of cost for installation process. So the generated voltage from PV system is boosted with help various boost converter depends on the applications. Here the various converters are like boost converter, buck converter, buck-boost converter, cuk converter, sepic converter and zeta converter are analysed for photovoltaic system, which are verified using matlab / simulink

Behaviour of Cold-Formed Steel Semi Rigid Connections

Ductility and inelastic performance are important considerations in aseismic design of buildings. The dissipation of energy due to inelastic deformation is predominantly required in the connections like beam column joints. It is necessary to design these joints as semi rigid for its economic and structural benefits. Semi-rigid connections have highly nonlinear behaviour that makes the analysis and design of frames difficult and complicated. Steel structures are highly regarded for their seismic performance. It is required to understand and study the inelastic behavior of steel connections which would help in an economical and simpler design. This paper involves the modeling of deformational behaviour of a cold formed steel connection in a finite element software simulating the real time behavior. The ultimate moment and rotation is studied for different semi rigid connections after validation of the model