Grid-Connected RES Integration for Power Optimization Using Multi-Level Inverters and AI Techniques

Abstract

Interest in renewable energy is growing in every corner of the world. Most renewable power, by definition, produces energy on a temporary basis; the integrations of renewable energies into electric grids are the challenging task, as renewable power is often intermittent. Transceivers play an important role in measuring, operations, and security of renewables producers and power grids, making them a vital piece of technology in this link to the grid. In order to get the most out of energy converters installed in three-phase, four-wire distributors, and this article proposes a novel control method for energy converters using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). CNNs are the types of artificial intelligence that can be used to learn complex relationships between input and output data. In this case, the input data is the state of the inverter and the output data is the control signals. It used to be governing inverters so that they can perform the duties of a multifunctional device Simulation studies in Simulink and MATLAB are used to demonstrate this novel control paradigm, and the experimental data from lab work with DSPs provides further confirmation.

Keywords:

• renewable energy source
• innovative power control
• convolutional neural networks
• and grid connected RES

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Notes on contributors

D. Godwin Immanuel

D. Godwin Immanuel completed his BE degree from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli, ME degree from Annamalai University Chidambaram and PhD from Sathyabama University Chennai. He has more than 18 years of academic and research experience. Currently he is working as an Associate Professor in department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Chennai. He is a life member in ISTE, India. He has authored books, published 3 book chapters in Springer International and published more than 50 papers in reputed journals and conferences. He has 3 granted patents. His current research focuses on Smart grid, Flexible AC Transmission System, Wind Energy Conversion System and Optimization in power system problems.

R. Suresh Kumar

R. Suresh Kumar is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of “Centre for System Design”, Chennai Institute of Technology. He has completed his B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore. He received his M.E. in Applied Electronics from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. He completed his doctorate at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore. He has published more than 35 papers in reputed journals and conferences like IEEE Access, Elsevier, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, Hindawi, etc. His areas of interest are low-power VLSI, testing of VLSI, and signal processing.

N. Nagabhooshanam

N. Nagabhooshanam received his doctoral degree from Anna University under area interfacial heat transfer in die casting process and further received his Master Degree from Anna University, Chennai also received his Bachelor Degree under Faculty of Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai. He is currently working has an Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aditya Engineering College, Aditya Nagar, ABD Road, Surampalem, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He also worked as a Graduate Engineer Trainee in “Dynamatic Technologies Ltd” since June 2011 to June 2013, as an Assistant Professor in S.A. Engineering College Since June 2015 to 2017, Assistant Professor in St Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology from June 2017 to May 2022, Associate Professor in Aditya Engineering College from July 2022 to Till Date. He has published 10+ Books, 19+ Patents, and 27+ Journals. He has presented 4 National/International Conferences. He has attended 5 Workshops and 2 FDPs. He is specialized in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Manufacturing Process & Material Sciences. He has research interest in Heat Transfer Enhancement, Microstructure Study of Al-Mg Based Alloys, Minimization of Casting Defects in Al, Fe Based Materials, Die Improvement, Flow Analysis Techniques and Optimization Techniques.

Sai Ram Inkollu

Sai Ram Inkollu is a dynamic individual with a strong academic background in Electrical Engineering. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India in the year 1995. After that he obtained his Master’s degree in Advanced power systems from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh in 2005. In 2017 he was awarded Ph.D. with a title of “Allocation of FACT devices in Power systems using Novel algorithms”, from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. He got 24 years teaching experience and currently working as Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics engineering and also Vice principal of R.K. College of Engineering, Kethanakonda, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. His research findings have been published in many SCIE/SCOPUS/Google-indexed international journals. He has attended and presented many research articles at international conferences. He is a Member of Institute of Engineers, India and Life Member of Indian Society of Technical Education (M.I.S.T.E), India. He has been as selected as best mentor for online certification course under NPTEL. He is also a part of funded projects. He is passionate about research, believes in learning, striving for enhancing skills. Currently, his research area includes Power systems operation and control, FACT devices, Renewable energy systems and Smart Grids.

Satish S. Salunkhe

Satish S. Salunkhe holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering. Currently, he is working as a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering, at Terna Engineering College, Navi, Mumbai. He has overall 16 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. His research areas include AI in fuzzy logic, educational data mining, and medical instrumentation.

V. V. Kamesh

V. V. Kamesh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aditya Engineering College(A), Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh 533437, India. Dr. V. V. Kamesh is currently working as Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Aditya Engineering College(A), Surampalem. He has 22 years of teaching experience. He completed his B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University. He completed his M.Tech(CAD/CAM) and Ph.D (Machine Design) from JNTUK University, Kakinada. He completed M.B.A from Andhra University. He published 18 research articles in various reputed journals i.e., ASME, ELSEVIER, SPRINGER and International Conferences. His areas of research include Kinematics of machinery, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Materials and Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

T. Srihari

T. Srihari has done his B.Tech. in Mech. Engg. from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati in the year 1984, M.E. in Production Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad in 1986. And obtained his Ph.D. in welding Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in the year 1992. He obtained his doctoral degree at the age of 29 years. He is also a Life Member of Indian Institute of Welding, Kolkata. He was instrumental in introducing various experiments in welding technology into the U.G. syllabus of Osmania University, Hyderabad when he was a faculty of Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad during the period 1992-2008. Dr. T. Srihari has a total teaching experience of 33 yrs and also worked as a Principal of various private Engineering Colleges in Hyderabad for 5 years. He has published 46 technical papers in various Journals and Conferences. He organized several conferences at National Level and conducted several workshops for Mechanical Engineering faculty working in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He also guided two Ph.D.s under Osmania Univesity, Hyderabad. At present he is working as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dept., of Aditya College of Engineering &Technology, Surampalem, E.G.Dist.