Major
Computer Engineering
Anticipated Graduation Year
2020
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
This project proposes a new approach to the control of switching voltage regulators (buck converters). The method is performed using a switching-based clustering algorithm. The implementations of competing approaches such as a fuzzy-logic controller, proportional integral derivative controller and a neural network based controller are presented in order to compare and evaluate the performance of the switching-based clustering algorithm. The results of the approach show that the proposed method could improve the stability and the performance of the buck converter system by 2.7% in terms of settling time and by 0.6% in terms of the overshoot value.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Dr. Brook Abegaz, Assistant Professor, Engineering Science
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Smart Control of Buck Converters using a Switching-based Clustering Algorithm
This project proposes a new approach to the control of switching voltage regulators (buck converters). The method is performed using a switching-based clustering algorithm. The implementations of competing approaches such as a fuzzy-logic controller, proportional integral derivative controller and a neural network based controller are presented in order to compare and evaluate the performance of the switching-based clustering algorithm. The results of the approach show that the proposed method could improve the stability and the performance of the buck converter system by 2.7% in terms of settling time and by 0.6% in terms of the overshoot value.