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Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller

Title
Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller
Creator
Suresh, K.; Parimalasundar, E.; Arunraja, A.; Ellappan, V.; Ware, Eshetu Tessema
Description
This paper details the hardware implementation of a Universal Converter controlled by an Artificial Neural Network (ANN), utilizing key components such as six Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs), two inductors, and two capacitors for energy storage and voltage smoothing. A Digital Signal Processor (DSP) serves as the core controller, processing real-time input and feedback signals, including voltage and current measurements, to dynamically manage five operational modes: rectifier buck, inverter boost, DC-DC buck, DC-DC boost, and AC voltage control. The pre-trained ANN algorithm generates pulse-width modulation (PWM) signals to control the switching of the IGBTs, optimizing timing and duty cycles for efficient operation. The system effectively accommodates both AC and DC inputs, ensuring stable outputs with minimal ripple by dynamically selecting the appropriate mode based on load requirements. Experimental results demonstrated that the ANN controller maintained total harmonic distortion (THD) below 5% in rectifier and inverter modes while achieving an overall efficiency of 9496% in DC-DC modes. The controllers capability to adapt to real-time feedback significantly improved power conversion quality and reduced switching losses. This study confirms the efficacy of the ANN-controlled Universal Converter in meeting the demands of modern power systems through versatile and adaptive control. The Author(s) 2025.
Source
Scientific Reports;Volume;15;Issue;1;Article No.;3501;
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Nature Research
Subject
AC-DC conversion; Adaptive control; Artificial neural network (ANN); DC-AC conversion; DC-DC conversion; Efficiency optimization; Universal converter
Coverage
Suresh K., Department of EEE(1), Department of ECE (3), Christ University, Bangalore, India; Parimalasundar E., Department of EEE, Mohanbabu University, Tirupati, India; Arunraja A., Department of EEE(1), Department of ECE (3), Christ University, Bangalore, India; Ellappan V., Department of EEE, Mahendra Institute of Technology, Namakkal, India; Ware E.T., School of ECE, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia
Rights
All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
Relation
ISSN: 20452322;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Suresh, K.; Parimalasundar, E.; Arunraja, A.; Ellappan, V.; Ware, Eshetu Tessema, “Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22518.

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