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HIGH-PERFORMANCE ONE-STAGE BOOSTING PFC CONVERTERS WITH ADVANCED CONTROL FOR ENHANCED POWER QUALITY AND STABILITY

By
M. Devi Orcid logo ,
M. Devi

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering and Technology , Chennai , India

S. Lakshmi Orcid logo
S. Lakshmi

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research , Chennai, Tamil Nadu , India

Abstract

This article introduces an advanced controller technique, as well as a One-Stage Boosting Power Factor Correction (OSBPFC) converter. The proposed approach is oriented towards the creation of more powerful features (PQ), more desirable stability, and adherence to fundamental principles for input interfaces. This technique, which distinguishes it from typical strategies, provides a terrific dynamic response; it is evident that the upward propellant times are brief and the overshoot is minimal. It effectively avoids the drawbacks of conventional AC-DC converters and delivers better overall performance across a wide range of operating conditions. The performance ideal of the converter is investigated in MATLAB/Simulink modelling and compared with available alternatives. The constant-state behaviour of an 850 W converter under closed-loop control is analysed in some detail across a series of loading conditions. It delivers voltages that dictate the duration the converter can withstand unexpected load changes and delivery voltage faults. It has shown transient performance and power efficiency in a small device, with close-to-unity power factors and source current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of 1.17%. In addition, the proposed topology offers an impressive 97% operational efficiency. This type of investigation and advancement of strength conversion technologies, in most instances, forms the foundation for the development of strong controls that are assured to ensure proper policy and enhanced electrical properties.

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