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ABSTRACT
Due to advancements in power electronics devices and the support of improvements on both the power supply and load sides, Distributed Energy (DG) is rapidly being connected to the grid in the form of AC/DC Hybrid Micro-Grid (HMG). The development will result in a substantial change in the network topology, new design problems for the micro-grid control unit, and new requirements for the simulation testing laboratory. The Bidirectional AC-DC converter (BAC) is necessary for hybrid microgrids to provide voltage stableness and power equilibrium between the AC and DC grids. To suppress the harmonic current control approach, an enhanced Fryze-Buchholz Depenbrock (FBD) current harmonic detection technique is integrated with droop control in this paper. This proposed system not only performs the power transformation but also minimizes harmonics. While considering non-linear load, the proposed system yields the control ability for regulating the converter to eliminate the harmonics of 74.41% in the grid current. While incorporating the HMG in the proposed system, the control strategy decreases 90.3% and 89.4% of reactive power in both linear and non-linear loads. The obtained simulation results are used to confirm the feasibility and effectiveness of the control scheme.
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Senthil Kumar Ramu
Senthil Kumar Ramu received the bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, Chennai in 2011 and the master’s degree in Power Electronics and Drives in 2013 from Anna University, Chennai. Also, he completed his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2021 from Anna University, Chennai. He is presently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore. He published 36 research articles in various reputed international journal publications including Elsevier, Wiley, Taylor, and Francis. etc. His current research interests include power electronics and drives, soft computing techniques, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and signal processing techniques.
Gerald Christopher Raj Irudayaraj
Gerald Christopher Raj Irudayaraj is currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul. He joined as a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in March 2006. He earned his doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai in 2013. His research concentrated on Power Electronics and Drives. He has published over 35 articles in the peer reviewed international journals, 28 conference proceedings and published 1 patent.
Suresh Kalichikadu Paramasivam
Suresh Kalichikadu Paramasivam received the bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur in 2007 and the master’s degree in Power Electronics and Drives from K.S.R. College of Engineering, Namakkal in 2012. Also, he completed his Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai in 2020. Currently, he is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore. His areas of interest is in the field of power electronics, power quality, renewable energy sources and applications of power electronics in electric vehicles.
Ramesh Murugesan
Ramesh Murugesan received the bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, Chennai in 2008 and the master's degree in Power Electronics and Drives from Anna University, Coimbatore in 2010. He is presently working as Assistant Professor in M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur. He published 15 research articles in various international journals. His research interests include power converters, renewable energy sources and computing technologies.
Suresh Muthusamy
Suresh Muthusamy received the bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the master’s degree in Power Electronics and Drives during the year 2009 and 2011 from Anna University, Chennai and Anna University, Coimbatore respectively. Currently, he is working towards his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering at Anna University, Chennai in the area of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems. Since 2011, he has been working as Assistant Professor Senior Grade in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode. He published more than 50 research articles in reputed international journal publications like Elsevier, Springer, Taylor and Francis, ASME, SAGE, etc. His areas of interests include hybrid renewable energy systems, power electronic converters, hybrid electric vehicles and battery management systems.
Suma Christal Mary Sundararajan
Suma Christal Mary Sundararajan received the master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli and Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in 2016. She is currently working as Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Panimalar Institute of Technology, Poonamallee, Chennai. She has published more than 25 research articles in Scopus, SCI indexed journals and presented 40 papers in national and international conferences. She has received Young Scientist award from Computer Society of India and received Best Project award from Dr.Kalam Educational Trust, Best Teacher Award from IEAE. Her areas of interest include Network Security, Neural Networks, IoT, Virtual reality and Soft Computing, etc.
Hitesh Panchal
Hitesh Panchal received the bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Government Engineering College, Modasa, Gujarat in 2004 and the masters degree in Internal Combustion Engines and Automobile from L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat in 2006. Also, he received his Ph.D. degree in Solar Thermal Engineering from Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat in 2015. Dr.Panchal has published 100 + research papers in reputed International Journal publications like Taylor and Francis, Springer, Elsevier, ASME etc. and also received 4100+ Google Scholar citations with h-index 41 and i-10 index 99. Dr.Panchal obtained many prestigious awards like Best Ph.D. thesis award, Bharat Excellence Award, Young Scientist Award, Bright Researchers Award and many more. Dr.Panchal has completed 2 Research projects from GUJCOST, DST of 15 Lakhs and currently working on one Research project from DTE. Dr.Panchal has filed 24 full patents and 4 Industrial designs and among them 2 patents and 2 industrial design have granted. Recently, Dr.Panchal is selected in “Top 2% Indian scientist in Energy category” published by Stanford University.
Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni
Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni is working in Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University. He has published 82 Journal papers, 12 book chapters, 7 books edited and 3 patents filed. He has about 10 years of experience in synthesis & characterization of nanoparticles and also in manufacturing nanocomposites for industrial applications. His areas of interest include different types of nanocomposite fabrication, modifications, designs and their applications especially sensors, piezoelectrics, actuators, energy storage, Dielectrics, 3D-Printing and flexible electronics.
Radhe Shyam Meena
Radhey Shyam Meena is currently working as Scientist under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, New Delhi, Government of India. He published several research articles in reputed national and international journals. His research interests include renewable energy, solar PV systems, energy management systems, etc.