Candidate’s Declaration

I hereby declare that the work, which is being presented in the Dissertation, entitled “Control
Strategy for Bidirectional AC-DC Interlinking Converter in AC-DC Hybrid Microgrid
Using PV System” in partial fulfillment for the award of Degree of “Master of Technology” in
Department of Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Power System, and submitted to the
Department of Electrical Engineering, Global Institute of Technology affiliated to Rajasthan
Technical University is a record of my own investigations carried under the Guidance of Dr.
Raghavendra Patidar (Professor) in Department of ECE & EE, Global Institute of
Technology, Jaipur (Rajasthan).

I have not submitted the matter presented in this Dissertation anywhere for the award of any
other Degree.

(Name and Signature of Candidate)

Vikram Sirohi
M. Tech Scholar (Power System)
Enrolment no. 20E2GJPSM30P610
Global Institute of Technology, Jaipur

Counter Signed by

Name of Supervisor
Dr. Raghavendra Patidar
Professor, EE & ECE Department
Global Institute of Technology, Jaipur

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and deep regards to my guide Dr.
Raghavendra Patidar (Professor) Department of Electrical Engineering & Electronics &
Communication Engineering, Global Institute of Technology, Jaipur, for his exemplary
guidance, monitoring and constant encouragement throughout the course of this Dissertation
report.

I also take this opportunity to express a deep sense of gratitude to M. Tech coordinator at GIT,
Mr. Ravi Hada to his cordial support, valuable information and guidance, which helped me in
completing this task through various stages.

I am obliged to HOD Asso. Prof. Mr. Ravi Hada for their support, expert advice that have all
endowed me with the knowledge and skill in my education in M. Tech from the beginning this
level and made this research successful.

Last but not the least I would like to thanks to the entire faculty and supporting staff of Electrical
Engineering Department of GIT, Jaipur for their constant support and help during my
dissertation work. I would also like to thank to all my family members and friends who helped
me in one way or another.

Vikram Sirohi
Enrolment No.: 20E2GJPSM30P610
M.Tech, Power System
Global Institute of Technology, Jaipur

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Candidate’s Declaration I

Acknowledgment II

Table of Contents III

List of Figures VI

List of Tables VIII

List of Abbreviations IX

Abstract 1

Chapter 1 Introduction 2

1.1 Overview 2

1.2 Background 3

1.3 Existing System 5

1.4 Problem Statements 6

1.5 Objectives 7

Chapter 2 Literature Survey 8

2.1 Introduction of Literature 8

2.2 Conclusion 23

Chapter 3 Methodology 24

3.1 Introduction 24

3.2 Fuzzy Logic Controller 26

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3.3 Fuzzy Logic Toolbox 27

3.4 DC-DC Converters and Maximum Power Point Tracking 27

3.5 DC-DC Converters 27

3.5.1 DC-DC Converter Structure 28

3.5.2 Buck Converter 28

3.5.3 Boost Converter 29

3.5.4 Principle of Operation of Boost Converter 30

3.5.5 Circuit Diagram of Boost Converter 30

3.6 Battery 38

Chapter 4 Proposed System and Results 40

4.1 Proposed System 40

4.2 Modules 42

4.3 Fuzzy Controller Structure 44

4.3.1 Membership Functions of The Proposed Fuzzy System 45

4.3.2 Fuzzification 48

4.3.3 Inference 48

4.4 Single Power Conversion 48

4.5 Solar Power 50

4.6 Maximum Power Point Tracking 52

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4.7 Grid Synchronization 54

Chapter 5 Conclusion and Future Work 57

5.1 Conclusion 57

5.2 Future Scope 58

References 59

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No. Title Page No.

3.1 Block Diagram of Proposed Work 25

3.2 Circuit Diagram of Boost Converter (Initial Stage) 30

3.3 Circuit Diagram of Boost Converter (When Gate is On) 31

3.4 Circuit Diagram of Boost Converter (When Gate is Off) 31

3.5 Bidirectional DC-DC Converter 35

3.6 Buck or Boost Mode 36

4.1 Proposed Block Diagram 41

4.2 Proposed Simulink Model 43

4.3 Fuzzy Control Scheme for A Maximum Power Point Tracker 44

4.4 Block diagram of the fuzzy logic algorithm 45

4.5 Block Diagram of The Fuzzy Logic Algorithm 45

4.6 The Membership Function Plots of Change Error 46

4.7 The Membership Function Plots of Error 47

4.8 The Membership Function Plots of Duty Ratio 47

4.9 Solar Equivalent Circuit 51

4.10 Solar Panel 51

4.11 MPPT Subsystem 53

4.12 Battery Soc, Voltage and Current 55

4.13 Grid Voltages and Current 55

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4.14 Load Voltage and Current 56

4.15 Grid Voltage and Current 56

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table No Title Page No.

4.1 Solar Panel parameters while performing Operation with MPPT 52

4.2 Battery Parameter connected with MPPT and load. 54

4.3 Grid parameter while operating with MPPT and Load. 54

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 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

SRG Switched Reluctance Generator

FLO Fuzzy Logic Observer

BIC Bidirectional AC/DC Interlinking Converter

BDC Bidirectional DC-DC Converters

DAHB Dual Active Half Bridge

RES Renewable Energy Sources

ESS Energy Storage System

ESD Electro Static Discharge

HESS Hybrid Energy Storage System

MPC Model Predictive Control

DAB Dual Active Bridge

CEC Charge Equalization Controller

TDH Time Division Hashing

FIS Fuzzy Inference System

MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking

PV Photovoltic Module

IM Maximum Current

PWM Pulse Width Modulation

PFC Power Factor Correction

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ROPT Equivalent Output Resistance

VOC Open Circuit Voltage

ISC Short Circuit Current

PMP Maximum Power Point