Robust power stabilizing control of a grid-connected inverter using linear matrix inequality

A linear matrix inequality (LMI)-based robust stabilizing control is proposed in this paper for a three-phase grid-connected inverter (GCI) with L-filtered output. Previous research, such as MPC, required high computational power and precise modeling in order to obtain offset-free performance. Achieving optimal performance in the case of PI control poses a persistent challenge in terms…

Off-Board Charger for Electric Vehicle Using LMI-Based Optimizing Control

The proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) has seen significant growth over the last decade, mostly attributable to their environmental advantages and versatile nature. This work introduces a systematic control design approach that utilizes linear matrix inequality (LMI)-based optimization for an off-board EV charger. In this study, a cascaded control scheme is proposed, which combines proportional…

A Linear Matrix Inequality Approach to Optimal Voltage Control of a Three-Phase UPS Inverter under Unbalanced Loads

Unbalanced loads are extremely prevalent in real systems, and they create power quality issues for the UPS system. To address this problem, this work provides an optimal voltage control scheme for a three-phase inverter using the linear matrix inequality method. In addition, the purpose of this controller is to provide a well-balanced three-phase sinusoidal voltage…

Linear Matrix Inequality-Based Optimal State Feedback Control of a Three-Phase L-filtered Grid-Connected Inverter

This paper discusses a systematic control design for a three-phase L-filtered grid-connected inverter using linear matrix inequality-based optimization method. A state feedback control is employed to provide stability to the inverter system and with the inclusion of integral control the offset error can be eliminated. In addition, the proposed control is implemented in dq-synchronous frame…

LMI-Based Robust Voltage Regulation of a Single-Phase Inverter with LC-Filtered Output

This paper presents a linear matrix inequality-based robust control strategy for a single-phase DC-AC inverter with output LC-filter. An all-pass filter is utilized in this paper to create an artificial β-signal so that the proposed controller can be simply used in dq-synchronous frame. This proposed robust controller utilizes a state feedback control with integral action…

Symmetrical components-based robust stabilizing control of a grid-connected inverter under unbalanced voltage sag

This study presents an approach for robust current and power control for a three-phase grid-connected inverter set up with an L-filter that operates under an unbalanced AC grid-voltage source. This control method consists of two paralleled current control for the positive and negative sequences to accomplish one of three selective control targets: a) supplying balanced…

Robust Tracking Control of a Three-Phase Bidirectional Charger for Electric Vehicle

This paper presents a robust control strategy for an electric vehicle’s three-phase off-board bidirectional AC-DC battery charger. The conventional constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) charging mode are considered to provide a fast-charging performance for the batteries. The bidirectional charger also allows using of the vehicle as an energy storage system for the grid…

Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Using Artificial Gorilla Troops Optimizer Considering Voltage Stability

The power system has been expanded to supply and fulfil the consumers’ requirements for reliability, affordability, and power quality. Power loss reduction and voltage stability enhancement are important points and have been considered interesting subjects for researchers and utilities. Furthermore, reactive power plays an important role in power system stability, security, and voltage improvement, and…

Synthesis of magnetite from raw mill scale and its application for arsenate adsorption from contaminated water

The magnetite particles were chemically synthesized from the waste of hot rolling steel industry. The characterization of the synthesized magnetite was done by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The synthesized magnetite particles were used for the adsorptive removal of arsenate from…