In this paper, a coupled-inductor Boost converter is modelled as a piece-wise complementarity system and controlled by means of two loops: a sliding mode control inner loop and an experimentally tuned PID outer loop control. ...

One of the most demanding research topics related to the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) concerns its reliability. Apart from the security aspects, it is basic to have a diagnosis of the internal state of ...

Water distribution in a fuel cell affects performance and durability, thus fundamental understanding of water transport mechanisms are imperative and can be strongly influenced through proper control strategies. A ...

Recently, new alternatives to conventional energy sources such as fossil fuels are arising due to global problems related to climate change effect and energy shortage. In this context, fuel cells and combined heat and power ...

This paper compares four sliding-mode control strategies for a dual active bridge. The proposed control algorithms define different switching functions resulting in first-and second-order controllers, and using both ...

A new controller for a grid connected inverter with an LCL filter is proposed in this paper. The system is described by its complex representation and the controller is designed using the complex root locus method. The ...

Permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSM) are widely used in the automotive industry for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) propulsion systems, where the trend is to achieve high mechanical speeds. ...

In this paper we investigate the sine qua non condition of existence of equilibria for electrical systems with external sources furnishing constant power to the loads, which is a scenario encountered in modern applications. ...

En este trabajo se revisa la técnica de control adaptativo por modelo de referencia con síntesis de controlador mínima y se relacionan las diferentes extensiones del método que se encuentran en la literatura especializada.