Design of Z source converter with the genetic-based chicken swarm algorithm for closed loop control of PV integrated grid

Abstract

A single-phase grid coupled PV system with a switched Z-source boost converter is analysed on the basis of closed-loop control using a novel hybrid algorithm. As PV results in low-voltage DC, it is vital to step up this low-voltage DC and so a suitable DC-DC converter is needed. A switched Z-source boost converter is utilized for the step-up process as this converter uses minimum passive components, thereby reducing the cost with improved power density. Control of the converter is carried out by a closed loop control using a PI controller tuned with a novel genetic-based chicken swarm (GBCS) algorithm which combines the merits of both genetic and chicken swarm able to deal with complex problems, simple with fast convergence. The output of the converter is then given to the grid through a single-phase VSI in which DC–AC conversion takes place. While connecting PV to the grid, another factor to be taken care of is grid synchronization which is accomplished by a PI controller in which the actual and reference power are analogized. The proposed control scheme is simulated in a MATLAB environment and the outcomes are observed. The grid current THD of 1.6% and reactive power compensation is accomplished.

KEYWORDS:

• Genetic-based chicken swarm algorithm
• PV system
• switched Z-source boost converter
• grid synchronization

Disclosure statement

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