Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary Algorithm
This manuscript presents the numerical optimization (through a mathematical model and an evolutionary algorithm) of the voltage-doubler boost converter, also called the series-capacitor boost converter. The circuit is driven by two transistors, each of them activated according to a switching signal....
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| author | Cesar Ibarra-Nuño Alma Rodríguez Avelina Alejo-Reyes Erik Cuevas Juan M. Ramirez Julio C. Rosas-Caro Héctor R. Robles-Campos |
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| description | This manuscript presents the numerical optimization (through a mathematical model and an evolutionary algorithm) of the voltage-doubler boost converter, also called the series-capacitor boost converter. The circuit is driven by two transistors, each of them activated according to a switching signal. In the former operation, switching signals have an algebraic dependence from each other. This article proposes a new method to operate the converter. The proposed process reduces the input current ripple without changing any converter model parameter, only the driving signals. In the proposed operation, switching signals of transistors are independent of each other, providing an extra degree of freedom, but on the other hand, this produces an infinite number of possible combinations of duty cycles (the main parameter of switching signals) to achieve the desired voltage gain. In other words, this leads to a problem with infinite possible solutions. The proposed method utilizes an evolutionary algorithm to determine the switching functions and, at the same time, to minimize the input current ripple of the converter. A comparison made between the former and the proposed operation shows that the proposed process achieves a lower input current ripple while achieving the desired voltage gain. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-379efeba01f94a49bd8ab823b5ce9b3d2023-12-11T17:51:46ZengMDPI AGMathematics2227-73902021-02-019442310.3390/math9040423Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary AlgorithmCesar Ibarra-Nuño0Alma Rodríguez1Avelina Alejo-Reyes2Erik Cuevas3Juan M. Ramirez4Julio C. Rosas-Caro5Héctor R. Robles-Campos6Electrical Engineering Department, CINVESTAV del IPN, Zapopan 45010, MexicoDepartamento de Electrónica, Universidad de Guadalajara, CUCEI. Av. Revolución 1500, C.P., Guadalajara, Jal 44430, MexicoFacultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Panamericana, Álvaro del Portillo 49, Zapopan 45010, MexicoDepartamento de Electrónica, Universidad de Guadalajara, CUCEI. Av. Revolución 1500, C.P., Guadalajara, Jal 44430, MexicoElectrical Engineering Department, CINVESTAV del IPN, Zapopan 45010, MexicoFacultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Panamericana, Álvaro del Portillo 49, Zapopan 45010, MexicoFacultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Panamericana, Álvaro del Portillo 49, Zapopan 45010, MexicoThis manuscript presents the numerical optimization (through a mathematical model and an evolutionary algorithm) of the voltage-doubler boost converter, also called the series-capacitor boost converter. The circuit is driven by two transistors, each of them activated according to a switching signal. In the former operation, switching signals have an algebraic dependence from each other. This article proposes a new method to operate the converter. The proposed process reduces the input current ripple without changing any converter model parameter, only the driving signals. In the proposed operation, switching signals of transistors are independent of each other, providing an extra degree of freedom, but on the other hand, this produces an infinite number of possible combinations of duty cycles (the main parameter of switching signals) to achieve the desired voltage gain. In other words, this leads to a problem with infinite possible solutions. The proposed method utilizes an evolutionary algorithm to determine the switching functions and, at the same time, to minimize the input current ripple of the converter. A comparison made between the former and the proposed operation shows that the proposed process achieves a lower input current ripple while achieving the desired voltage gain.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/9/4/423metaheuristic optimizationevolutionary algorithmmathematical modelseries-capacitor boost converter |
| spellingShingle | Cesar Ibarra-Nuño Alma Rodríguez Avelina Alejo-Reyes Erik Cuevas Juan M. Ramirez Julio C. Rosas-Caro Héctor R. Robles-Campos Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary Algorithm Mathematics metaheuristic optimization evolutionary algorithm mathematical model series-capacitor boost converter |
| title | Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary Algorithm |
| title_full | Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary Algorithm |
| title_fullStr | Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary Algorithm |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary Algorithm |
| title_short | Optimal Operation of the Voltage-Doubler Boost Converter through an Evolutionary Algorithm |
| title_sort | optimal operation of the voltage doubler boost converter through an evolutionary algorithm |
| topic | metaheuristic optimization evolutionary algorithm mathematical model series-capacitor boost converter |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/9/4/423 |
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