Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller

Abstract 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 Si...

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Main Authors: K. Suresh, E. Parimalasundar, A. Arunraja, V. Ellappan, Eshetu Tessema Ware
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83318-2
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description Abstract 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 94–96% in DC-DC modes. The controller’s 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.
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spelling doaj-art-edf5dea2c11b416f92881388258c21342025-02-02T12:16:29ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115112010.1038/s41598-024-83318-2Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controllerK. Suresh0E. Parimalasundar1A. Arunraja2V. Ellappan3Eshetu Tessema Ware4Department of EEE(1), Department of ECE (3), Christ UniversityDepartment of EEE, Mohanbabu UniversityDepartment of EEE(1), Department of ECE (3), Christ UniversityDepartment of EEE, Mahendra Institute of TechnologySchool of ECE, Adama Science and Technology UniversityAbstract 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 94–96% in DC-DC modes. The controller’s 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.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83318-2Universal converterArtificial neural network (ANN)AC-DC conversionDC-AC conversionDC-DC conversionAdaptive control
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Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller
Scientific Reports
Universal converter
Artificial neural network (ANN)
AC-DC conversion
DC-AC conversion
DC-DC conversion
Adaptive control
title Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller
title_full Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller
title_fullStr Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller
title_full_unstemmed Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller
title_short Design and Implementation of universal converter using ANN controller
title_sort design and implementation of universal converter using ann controller
topic Universal converter
Artificial neural network (ANN)
AC-DC conversion
DC-AC conversion
DC-DC conversion
Adaptive control
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83318-2
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