Fuzzy Logic Based Photovoltaic

Peak Power Tracking Controller

Motivation
Solar photovoltaic power is a prime alternative energy
source candidate in several countries
Solar power density with direct overhead incidence is
1 Kw/m2
High initial solar installation costs
Low cell conversion efficiency (from 12% on ordinary
units up to a maximum of 29% on very special ones)
Prices for solar cells and power electronics are sharply
decreasing
The solar array is generally connected to an energy
storage system, which can be constituted by a system
of batteries, fuel cells, flywheels, or even the
distribution mains
The solar panel is subjected to varying solar intensity
and changes in environmental temperature which, in
turn, change the maximum power operating point
In order to speed up the amortization of installation
costs, it is essential to extract the maximum power
available on a continuous basis
Solar Vehicle Motivated a Lot the
Development of this Fuzzy-PPT !
Photovoltaic System Block Diagram
Current x voltage for sunlight intensity variation
Current x voltage for temperature variation
Cell Equations
( ) ( ) ( ) v J v J v J
2 1
+ =
cte J =
1
t b aV
e J

=
2
where
J is the current density (mA/cm
2
), v is the single voltage cell (V), v
p
is the total voltage (V)
in the array, i
p
is the array current (A), is the solar intensity (mW/cm
2
) and T is the
temperature (
o
C). The parameters k1 (non-dimensional), k2 (mA/cm2) o (voltage coefficient
V
-1
), | (temperature coefficient
o
C
-1
) and (non-dimensional) are adjusted from the
manufacturer curves with a multi-linear regression algorithm, where the parameters are
calculated to minimize the quadratic error; N
cel
is the number of cells in a series string
connection that forms the array and R
s
is the contact resistance between cells.
( )
( ) ( )
025 , 0
005 , 0 125 , 1 566 , 11
100 226 , 3
ln T
I
I V
+ |
.
|

\
|

=

( )
| o

+ +
=
T
e K v J
( )
(
(

|
|
.
|

\
|
+ + = |
o
T
A
i
k V
cel
p
i
ln
1
v v Ncel R i
p j s p
j
Ncel
=
=

1
Modeling the solar array
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
0
5
10
15
Temperatura = 0
Corrente [A]
T
e
n
s

o

[
V
]
L = 100 L = 75 L = 50 L = 25 L = 5
XY Graph
0
Vpai nel
MATLAB
Functi on
Vol t
60
Temp
Mux
Mux
100
Lambda
Grfi co da Tenso
Grfi co da Corrente
Corrente
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Temperatura = 50
Corrente [A]
T
e
n
s

o

[
V
]
L = 100 L = 75 L = 50 L = 25 L = 5
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Temperatura = 100
Corrente [A]
T
e
n
s

o

[
V
]
L = 100 L = 75 L = 50 L = 25 L = 5
Solar Array Driven by a Boost Converter
Modeling the boost converter
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
Curva Vo x D para Carga variando de 1 a 100 Ohm
Duty Cycle [%/100]
V
o

[
V
]
Photovoltaic system static characteristics
Output power, Efficiency Pout/Pin, Array impedance
Power due to load variation, for
T=25
o
C and =100 mw/cm2
Strategy for Optimizing Against Solar
Intensity and Temperature Variation
Fuzzy Logic Based Solar Array Controller
Tracking Rules
IF ADCk is P AND APk is PB THEN ADCk+1 is PB
IF ADCk is P AND APk is PS THEN ADCk+1 is PM
IF ADCk is N AND APk is PB THEN ADCk+1 is NB
IF ADCk is N AND APk is PS THEN ADCk+1 is NM
IF ADCk is P AND APk is NB THEN ADCk+1 is NB
IF ADCk is P AND APk is NS THEN ADCk+1 is NM
IF ADCk is N AND APk is NB THEN ADCk+1 is PB
IF ADCk is N AND APk is NS THEN ADCk+1 is PM
Other rules are also necessary, due to the fact that the
characteristic curves might change with temperature and
sunlight level, leading to an overall shift of the optimum point. In
order to keep track of this situation, the system must have the
following rules:
IF ADCk is Z AND APk is PB THEN ADCk+1 is PM
IF ADCk is Z AND APk is PS THEN ADCk+1 is PS
IF ADCk is Z AND APk is NB THEN ADCk+1 is NM
IF ADCk is Z AND APk is NS THEN ADCk+1 is NS

Quantization Effect on the Power Search
Finally, it is necessary to provide the system with a rule that
stabilizes the point of operation at a peak power point:
The following rules have been identified for avoiding the
stabilizing effect in a region other than that of true peak
power:
IF ADCk is Z AND APk is ZZ THEN ADCk+1 is ZZ

IF ADCk is P AND APk is ZZ THEN ADCk+1 is PS
IF ADCk is N AND APk is ZZ THEN ADCk+1 is NS

Membership Functions for
Fuzzy Search Controller
Rules with Different Degrees of Support
Rule based with different degrees of support
AP
k
NB NS ZZ PS PB
N PB PM NS NM NB
ADC
k
Z NM NS ZZ PS PM
P NB NM PS PM PB
where: degree of support = 1.00
degree of support = 0.50
degree of support = 0.25
Solar intensity variation (l) and the corresponding dc-
link current change with the fuzzy duty-cycle search
Illumination application
5V
18V
RealTime Clock
A/D
Converter
SerialInterface
Algorithm
Control
Microcontroller RISC
PIC16C74
FlybackConverter
Serial Communication
Solar Panel
Battery
Voltage
Current
T1
T1
F
l
u
o
r
e
s
c
e
n
t
L
a
m
p
DC/AC
Inverter
Turn-on
Inverter
o
Test for various sunlight intensities
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
PWM (%)
P
o
w
e
r

(
W
)
Poi nt of Maximum Power
MPPT Input Power
MPPT Output Power
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
PWM (%)
P
o
w
e
r

(
W
)
MPPT Output Power
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
PWM (%)
P
o
w
e
r
(
W
)
MPPT Output Power
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
PWM ( %)
P
o
w
e
r

(
W
)
MPPT output power
0,00
2,00
4,00
6,00
8,00
10,00
12,00
14,00
16,00
18,00
20,00
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Hour
P
o
w
e
r
Power Estimation
MeasuredPower
Collected power
during one day
Fuzzy Based Photovoltaic System : Conclusion
A complete fuzzy logic solar array peak power tracking
controller has been simulated, designed and implemented in the
laboratory
RISC microcontroller with a fuzzy algorithm that searches for
the optimum duty-cycle that transfers the peak power from the
solar array to a battery charger
The advantages of the fuzzy controller are that the control
algorithms give fast convergence and robust performance
against parameter variation, and can accept noisy and inaccurate
signals
The system was found to reliably stabilize the maximum power
transfer in all operating conditions and it is ready to be fitted in
a larger installation.
A FEW MORE POWER ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS.
Fuzzy Logic Based DC-Drive
Control System
Main Features:
Delta-alpha (Ao) compensation for converter linearisation
Makes converter characteristics independent of conduction
region (discontinuous / continuous);
Enables optimum current control design

Fuzzy Current controller
For better response than that obtainable with PI control;

Fuzzy Speed controller
Less sensitive to load torque disturbances and inertia variations;
Fuzzy Logic Based DC-Drive
Control System
Phase Controlled Discontinuous
Operation Compensation
Fuzzy Logic Based Slip Gain Tuning
Main Features:

Continuously identifies the rotor time constant, to track
variations due to temperature or saturation effects;
Combines the best characteristics of the Reactive Power model
and D-axis Voltage model;
Capable of performing well at any operating point in the torque-
speed plane;
Fast convergence;
True value for t
r
General block diagram for IVC
system with slip gain tuning
Fuzzy Logic based slip gain tuning
List of Related Publications
SHORT COURSE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET
Webcast lecture for Online Symposium for Electronics Engineers
OSEE at http://www.osee.net: Introduction to Fuzzy Control
Available on-line at http://www.osee.net/pro_dsp_control.html

BOOK
[1] Fuzzy Modeling and Control [Published in Portuguese: Controle e Modelagem Fuzzy]
Authors: Ian S. Shaw and Marcelo G. Simoes
Publisher: Edgard Bluchert, 1999

JOURNAL AND TRANSACTIONS PUBLICATIONS
[1] M. Godoy Simoes, C. M. Furukawa, A. T. Mafra, J. C. Adamowski A novel competitive
learning neural network based acoustic transmission system for oil-well monitoring IEEE
Transactions on Industry Applications, March/April 2000, vol. 36, pp. 484-491
[2] M. Milanova, P.E.M. Almeida, J. Okamoto Jr., M. Godoy Simoes Applications of cellular
neural networks for shape from shading problem Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence,
Springer-Verlag, September, 1999, pp. 52-63.
[3] M. Godoy Simoes, N. N. Franceschetti, Fuzzy optimisation based control of a solar array
system IEE Proceedings - Electric Power Applications, September 1999, Vol. 146, Issue
5, pp. 552-558
[4] M. Godoy Simes and M. Friedhofer, An implementation methodology of a fuzzy based
decision support algorithm, International Journal of Knowledge-Based Intelligent
Engineering Systems, October 1997, vol.1 no. 4, pp. 267-275.
[5] M. Godoy Simes, Intelligent control based vertical-axis wind turbine system Revista
Brasileira de Cincias Mecnicas, vol.XIX no. 4, pp. 518-530, December/1997
[6] M. Godoy Simes, Bimal K. Bose and Ronald J. Spiegel, Design and performance
evaluation of a fuzzy-logic-based variable-speed wind generation system IEEE
Transactions on Industry Applications, July/August 1997, vol. 33, pp. 956-965.
[7] G. C. D. Souza, B. K. Bose and M. Godoy Simes, A simulation-implementation
methodology of a fuzzy logic based control system Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de
Eletrnica de Potncia, vol.2 no. 1, June 1997.
[8] M. Godoy Simes, Bimal K. Bose and Ronald J. Spiegel, Fuzzy logic based intelligente
control of a variable speed cage machine wind generation system, IEEE Transactions on
Power Electronics, vol. 12, pp. 87-95, Jan. 1997
[9] M. Godoy Simes and Bimal K. Bose, Fuzzy neural network based estimation of power
electronics waveforms Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Eletrnica de Potncia, vol.1
no. 1, June 1996.
10] M. Godoy Simes and Bimal K. Bose, Fuzzy neural network based estimation of power
electronics waveforms Revista da Soc. Brasi. de Eletr. e Potncia, vol.1 no. 1, June 1996.
[11] M.H. Kim, M. Godoy Simes and B. K. Bose,Neural network based estimation of power
electronic waveforms, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, March/1996, vol. 11
No.2 , pp. 383-389
[12] M.G. Simes and B.K.Bose, Neural network based estimation of feedback signals for a
vector controlled induction motor drive, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications,
May/June 1995, vol. 31, pp. 620-629.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS In English
[1] P.E.M. Almeida and M. G. Simes Fundamentals Of A Fast Convergence Parametric
CMAC Network, accepted for presentation at IJCNN2001 (INNS-IEEE International
Joint Conference on Neural Networks), Washington, DC, July 2001.
[2] M. Godoy Simoes, J. L. M. Tiquilloca, H. M. Morishita, Neural network based prediction
of mooring forces in floating production storage and offloading systems IEEE-IAS Annu.
Meeting Conf. Rec., vol. 2, pp. 940-946, Rome, Italy, October 2000.
[3] M. Godoy Simoes, P. Vieira Jr., Model development and design of a wheel-motor drive
system Proceedings of EPE - PEMC, vol. 5, pp. 74-79, Kosice, Slovak Republic,
September 5-7, 2000
[4] M. Godoy Simoes, Petronio Vieira Jr, A High Torque Low-Speed Multi-Phase Brushless
Machine - A Perspective Application for Electric Vehicles IEEE-IECON International
Conference on Industrial Electronics, Control and Instrumentation, Nagoya, Japan, October
2000.
[5] S. Szafir and M. Godoy Simoes, Real time electrical motor control using DSP based
system IEEE Industrial Conference INDUSCON 2000, vol. 1, pp. 59-64, Porto Alegre,
Brazil, November 06-09, 2000
[6] M. Godoy Simes, N. N. Franceschetti, A RISC microcontroller based photovoltaic
system for illumination applications IEEE-APEC Applied Power Electronics Conference,
vol. 3, pp. 479-485, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 6-10, 2000
[7] J. R. Pelaez, M. Godoy Simes A computational model of synaptic metaplasticity
Proceedings of the International Joint Conference of Neural Networks. 1999, Paper
number: 103 (CD-ROM Edition), Session 1.1, Washington D.C.
[8] J. R. Pelaez, M. Godoy Simes Pattern completion through thalamo-cortical interaction.
Proceedings of the International Joint Conference of Neural Networks. 1999, Paper
number: 102. (CD-ROM Edition), Session 1.3, Washington D.C.
[9] J.R. Pelaez, M. G. Simoes, A neural network based intruder detection system 4o Brazilian
Symposium on Intelligent Automation, September, 1999, pp. 156-158, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
[10] M. Milanova, P. E. M. Almeida, M. G. Simoes, Applications of cellular neural networks
to image understanding, 4o Brazilian Symposium on Intelligent Automation, September,
1999, pp. 19-29, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
[11] M. Godoy Simoes, N. N. Franceschetti, M. Friedhofer, A fuzzy logic based photovoltaic
peak power tracking controller IEEE-ISIE International Symposium on Industrial
Electronics, vol. 1, pp. 300-305, Pretoria, South Africa, July/1998

[12] C. Guestrin, F. G. Cozman, M. Godoy Simoes, Industrial applications of image
mosaicing and stabilization IEEE-KES Knowledge-Based Intelligent Electronic Systems,
vol. 2, pp. 174-183, Adelaide, Australia, April/1998
[13] M. Godoy Simoes, N.N. Franceschetti, J.C. Adamowsky, Drive system control and
energy management of a solar powered electric vehicle IEEE-APEC Applied Power
Electronics Conference, Vol. 1, pp. 49-55, Anaheim CA, February 15-19, 1998
[14] M. Friedhofer, M. Godoy Simoes, Decision criteria with different degrees of importance:
a contrast diffusion/intensification approach 3o Simpsio Brasileiro de Automao
Inteligente (SBAI97) pp. 319-324, Vitoria (Brazil), Sept. 1997
[15] M. Godoy Simoes, N. N. Franceschetti, J. C. Adamowski, A photovoltaic based electric
vehicle drive system, 30th Int. Symp. on Automotive Technology and Automation -
ISATA, pp. 307-314, Florence, Italy, June 1997.
[16] M. Godoy Simoes, Bimal K. Bose and Ron Spiegel, Design and Performance Evaluation
of a Fuzzy Logic Based Variable Speed Wind Generation System, IEEE-IAS Annu.
Meeting Conf. Rec., pp. 349-356, San Diego, California, October 1996.
[17] M. Godoy Simoes, Bimal K. Bose and Ron Spiegel, Fuzzy Logic Based Variable Speed
Wind Generation System, XI Congresso Brasileiro de Automtica, pp. 323-328, vol. 1,
Sao Paulo (Brazil), Sept. 1996
[18] M. Godoy Simoes and Bimal K. Bose, Application of fuzzy neural networks in the
estimation of distorted waveforms IEEE International Symposium on Industrial
Electronics, pp. 415-420, Warsaw Poland, June/1996.
[19] M. Godoy Simoes and Bimal K. Bose, Fuzzy neural network based estimation of power
electronic waveforms, III Congresso Brasileiro de Eletrnica de Potncia (COBEP95),
pp. 211-216, Sao Paulo (Brazil), Dec. 1995.
[20] G. C. D. Sousa, B. K. Bose and M. Godoy Simoes, A Simulation-implementation
methodology of a fuzzy logic based control system, III Congresso Brasileiro de Eletrnica
de Potncia (COBEP95), pp. 223-228, Sao Paulo (Brazil), Dec. 1995.
[21] M.H. Kim, M. Godoy Simoes and B. K. Bose, Neural network based estimation of power
electronic waves, IEEE/IECON Conf. Rec., pp. 353-358, Orlando (USA), November 1995
[22] B.K. Bose, M. Godoy Simoes, D.R. Crecelius, K. Rajashekara, R. Martin, Speed
sensorless hybrid vector controlled induction motor drive, IEEE/IAS Annu. Meeting
Conf. Rec., pp.137-143, Orlando (USA), October 1995.
[23] M. Godoy Simoes, B.K. Bose, and Ron Spiegel, Fuzzy logic based intelligent control of a
variable speed cage machine wind generation system, IEEE Power Electronics Specialists
Conference, pp. 389-395, Atlanta (USA), June 1995.
[24] M. Godoy Simoes and B.K. Bose; Neural network based estimation of feedback signals
for a vector controlled induction motor drive, Industry Applications Society Annual
Meeting (IEEE-IAS), vol. I, pp. 471-479, Denver (USA), Oct. 1994.
[25] M. Godoy Simoes and B.K. Bose; Application of fuzzy logic in the estimation of power
eletronic waveforms Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IEEE-IAS), vol. II,
pp. 853-861, Toronto Canada, Oct. 1993.
BOOK CHAPTERS
[1] Speed Sensorless Hybrid Vector Controlled Induction Motor Drive
Book: Sensorless Control of AC Motor Drives, pages 119 to 125
Edited by K. Rajashekara et al
Publisher: IEEE Press, 1996 ISBN 0-7803-1046-2
[2] Neural Network Based Estimation of Feedback Signals for a Vector Controlled
Induction Motor Drive
Book: Sensorless Control of AC Motor Drives, pages 248 to 257
Edited by K. Rajashekara et al
Publisher: IEEE Press, 1996 ISBN 0-7803-1046-2

SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICAN CONFERENCES In Portuguese and Spanish
[1] J. L. M. Tiquilloca, Hlio M. Morishita, Marcelo G. Simes, Simulacin Dinamica de
Sistemas de Produccin Flotante de Petrleo atraves de Redes Neuronales Artificiales,
[Dynamical simulation of oil well floating production systems with artificial neural
networks], IV Jornadas Panamericanas de Automatizacin and V Jornadas de Sistemas de
Instrumetacin, Caracas, Venezuela, 8-12 de Mayo de 2000.
[2] S. Szafir, M. Godoy Simoes, Proposta de sistema simulador da dinmica de veculos
eltricos baseado em processador digital de sinais, [Proposal of a digital signal processing
based simulator system for electric vehicle dynamics], 4o Simp. Bras. de Autom. Intel. [4o
Brazilian Symp. on Int. Automation], September, 1999, pp. 597-602, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
[3] J. L. M. Tiquilloca, H. M. Morishita, M. G. Simoes, Anlise Dinmica de Sistemas de
produo Flutuante de Petrleo atravs de Redes Neurais Artificiais [Dynamical analysis
of floating production oil systems with artificial neural networks] 4o Simpsio Brasileiro
de Automao Inteligente [4o Brazilian Symposium on Intelligent Automation],
September, 1999, pp. 144-149, Sao Paulo, Brazil
[4] P. E. M. Almeida, M. G. Simoes, Projeto de um Sistema Robtico Inteligente para
Instalao de Equipamentos em Poos petrolferos em guas Profundas, [Design of an
intelligent robotic system for installation of equipments in deep sea oil wells] 4o Simpsio
Brasileiro de Automao Inteligente [4o Brazilian Symposium on Intelligent Automation],
September, 1999. pp. 165-170, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
[5] N.N. Franceschetti, L.O.M dos Reis, M. Godoy Simoes, Modelagem e simulao da
transferncia de potncia de um sistema fotovoltaico [Modeling and simulation of
photovoltaic system power transference] 4o Congresso Brasileiro de Eletrnica de Potncia
[4o Brazilian Power Electronics Conference] (COBEP98) pp. 275-280, Belo Horizonte,
Brazil, December 1-5, 1997
[6] J. R. Pelez e M. Godoy Simoes, Um novo algoritmo de busca heurstica baseado no
processamento do crtex cerebral [A new heuristic search algorithm based on the cerebral
cortex processing] 3o Simpsio Brasileiro de Automao Inteligente [3o Brazilian
Symposium on Intelligent Automation] (SBAI97) pp. 377-381, Vitria, Brazil, September
3-5, 1997
[7] M. Godoy Simoes, L.E.B.da Silva , F.G. Cozman, V.F. Silva, Proposta de controlador
adaptativo para acionamento de um VAT utilizando a tcnica de modelo de referncia
[Proposal of adaptive controller for AGV drive system with a reference model technique],
II Seminrio Internacional de Motores Eltricos e Acionamentos Regulveis, [II
International Seminar in Electric Motors and Regulated Drives] (SIMEAR97) vol.3, p.
227-241, May, 1991
[8] M. Godoy Simes and N.N. Franceschetti, Medio de corrente contnua com isolao
aplicada malha de torque de um servomotor cc [Measurement of continuous current
with isolation applied to the torque loop of a cc servomotor], [II International Seminar in
Electric Motors and Regulated Drives] (SIMEAR97), vol. 3 p. 115-127, May, 1991
[9] M. Godoy Simes, J.C. Adamowski and F.G. Cozman, Estratgia de acionamento de
motores em veculos autnomos de transporte [Motor drive system strategy for
autonomous guided vehicles], 4o Congresso Nacional de Automao Industrial, [4o
National Industrial Automation Congress](CONAI), pp. 214-219, July 1990
[10] M. Godoy Simes, M. Martucci Jr., Anlise do desempenho de conversores chaveados
visando a automao de projeto [Performance analysis of switching converters aiming the
automated design], 4o. Congresso Nacional de Automao Industrial, [4o National
Industrial Automation Congress] (CONAI), pp. 316-326, July 1990
[11] J.C. Adamowski, M. Godoy Simes and F.G. Cozman; Desenvolvimento de um rob
mvel [Mobile robot development], 4o. CLACA - Cong. Latino Americano de Control
Automtico, Nov. 1990, Puebla-Mxico, vol. 1 pp. 213-217, also published in 8o. CBA -
Congresso Brasileiro de Automtica, vol. 1 pp. 513-517, Sept. 1990, and in 4o. CONAI -
Congresso Nacional de Automao Industrial, pp. 209-213, July 1990
[12] F.G. Cozman, M.R.P. Barreto, P.E. Miyagi, J.C. Adamowski, M. Godoy Simes and L.A.
Moscato; O projeto de veculos autnomos de transporte [The project of autonomous
vehicles for transportation], Simp. de Autom. Int. (SAI), pp. 119-123, Curitiba, July 1990
[13] M. Godoy Simes, J.C. Adamowski and F.G. Cozman; Acionamento e controle de
motores para veculos autnomos de transporte [Drive system motor control for
autonomous guided vehicles] II Seminrio de Eletrnica de Potncia (SEP), pp. 190-197,
UFSC, Florianpolis, December 1989
[14] M. Godoy Simes and P.E. Miyagi; Medianizao aplicada em conversores chaveados
[Aplicattion of state space averaging in swicthing converters], 1o. Encontro Regional de
Automao e Instrumentao (ERAI), pp. TMS01-TMS07, August 1989
[15] M. Godoy Simes and M. Martucci Jr.; Automao da anlise e modelamento de
conversores chaveados [Automation of analysis and modeling of switching power
converters], 3o. Congresso Nacional de Automao Industrial (CONAI), pp. 154-167,
September 1988
[16] M. Godoy Simes and M. Martucci Jr.; Topologias de conversores chaveados
[Switching power converters topologies], 4o. Congresso de Iniciao Cientfica e
Tecnolgica em Engenharia (CICTE), So Carlos, December 1985
[17] M. Godoy Simes and M. Martucci Jr., Acionamento de motores de passo [Stepping
motors drives], 4o. Congresso de Iniciao Cientfica e Tecnolgica em Engenharia
(CICTE), So Carlos, December 1985
[18] M. Godoy Simes & M. Martucci Jr., Fontes chaveadas para alimentao de sistemas
digitais [Switching power supplies for digital systems], 3o. Congresso de Iniciao
Cientfica e Tecnolgica em Engenharia (CICTE), So Carlos, December 1984
TECHNICAL MAGAZINES PUBLICATIONS (PORTUGUESE DIVULGATION)
[1] M. Godoy Simoes, Petronio Vieira Jr.; Acionamento de Veculos Eltricos [Electric
vehicles drives] , Revista de Automao Industrial, no. 3, pp. 16-21, July/August, 1998.
[2] M. Godoy Simoes, Ian S. Shaw; As Vantagens da Aplicao da Lgica Fuzzy em Controle
de Processos [The advantages of applying fuzzy logic in process control], Revista
Eletricidade Moderna, pp. 108-115, February/1998
[3] M. Godoy Simoes, N.N. Franceschetti, J.C. Adamowsky; Veculo Solar [Solar Vehicle],
Revista Saber Eletrnica no. 300, pp. 1-7, January/1998
[4] M. Godoy Simoes, R. C. Giacomini; Software para Robtica [Software for Robotics],
Revista Controle e Instrumentao no. 191, 1987
[5] M. Godoy Simoes; Configuraes de Fontes Chaveadas [Switching Power Supplies
Configurations], Revista Nova Eletrnica no. 114, 1986
[6] M. Godoy Simoes; Teoria de Fontes Chaveadas [Switching Power Supplies Theory],
Revista Nova Eletrnica, no. 101, 1985

List of Articles Paulo E. M. Almeida

[1] Almeida, Paulo E. M. et alli. Ambiente Integrado para Anlise e Desenvolvimento de
Controladores Difusos, I Simpsio Brasileiro de Automao Inteligente, pp. 291-300,
1993 (In Portuguese).
[2] Almeida, Paulo E. M. Implementao de um Ambiente de Desenvolvimento de
Controladores Difusos e suas Aplicaes em Controle de Processos Reais, Master Thesis
no. 147, P.P.G.E.E. / E.E.-U.F.M.G., 1996 (In Portuguese).
[3] Almeida, Paulo E. M. et alli. Utilizao de um Ambiente de Desenvolvimento de
Controladores Difusos em Controle de Processos Reais, I Congresso Mineiro de
Automao, pp.165-174, 1996 (In Portuguese).
[4] Almeida, Paulo E. M. et alli. A Novel Real Time Integrated Environment for the Design of
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List of Articles Gilberto C. Drumond Sousa

[1] G. C. D. Sousa, B. K. Bose, J. G. Cleland, "Fuzzy logic based on-line efficiency
optimization control of an indirect vector controlled induction motor drive", IEEE
Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 42 No. 2, pp. 192-198, abril de 1995.
[2] G. C. D. Sousa, A. P. S. Santos, and A. B. Guimares. "Vector-Controlled Drive System
with Bi-directional Power flow and Unity Power Factor", Anais do Congresso Brasileiro de
Eletrnica de Potncia (COBEP 95), pp. 95-100, So Paulo, SP, dezembro de 1995.
[3] G. C. D. Sousa, B. K. Bose, and M. G. Simes, "A simulation-implementation
methodology of a fuzzy logic based control system", Anais do Congresso Brasileiro de
Eletrnica de Potncia (COBEP 95), pp. 223-228, So Paulo, SP, dezembro de 1995.
[4] G. C. D. Sousa, "Fuzzy Logic Applications in Power Electronics and Drives-An Overview",
Proc. of the 1995 Intern. Conf. on Ind. Electronics, Control, Instrumentation and
Automation (IECON' 95), pp. 57-62, Orlando, FL, 1995.
[5] G. C. D. Sousa, "Fuzzy Logic in Power Electronics and Drives", Fuzzy Logica & de
Elektrische Energietechniek, Leuwarden, Holanda, April, 1996.
[6] G. C. D. Sousa, B. K. Bose, M. G. Simes, "A Simulation-Implementation Methodology of
a Fuzzy Logic Based Control System", Eletrnica de Potncia - SOBRAEP, Vol.2, No. 1,
junho de 1997, pp. 61-68.
[7] G. C. D. Sousa, D. R. Errera, "A High Performance Dynamometer for Drive Systems
Testing", 23rd Int. Conf. on Industrial Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation, (IEEE-
IECON'97) Conference Records, pp. 500-504, New Orleans, Nov., 1997.
[8] A. L. Rabello, M. A. C, G. C. D. Sousa, J. L. F. Vieira, "A Fully Protected Push-Pull
Current Fed DC-DC Converter ", 23rd Int. Conf. on Industrial Electronics, Control, and
Instrumentation, (IEEE-IECON'97) Conference Records, pp. 587-592, New Orleans, Nov.,
1997.
[9] G. C. D. Sousa, F. A. Ferreira, "Controle Vetorial Direto Aplicado a um Conversor PWM
Utilizando DSP: Anlise, Implementao e Resultados", 4o Congresso Brasileiro de
Eletrnica de Potncia (COBEP' 97), pp. 243-246, Belo Horizonte, Dez. 1997.
[10] G. C. D. Sousa, D. R. Errera, "A High Performance Test Bench for Drive Systems
Development", 4o Congresso Brasileiro de Eletrnica de Potncia (COBEP' 97), pp. 243-
246, Belo Horizonte, Dez. 1997.
[11] D. S. L. Simonetti, M. C. Azevedo, G. C. D. Sousa, J. L. F. Vieira "A Single Switch
Three-Phase Boost Rectifier with Constant Input Harmonic Content", 24rd Int. Conf. on
Industrial Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation, (IEEE-IECON'98) Conference
Records, pp. 691-696, Aachen, Alemanha, Set., 1998.
[12] C. R. Cavati and G. C. D. Sousa, "Load Demand Level Estimation in Power Distribution
Systems by Fuzzy Inference", Intelligent System Application to Power Systems (ISAP'99)
Conference Records, pp. 355-359, Rio de Janeiro, April, 1999.
[13] G. C. D. Sousa and A. P. S. S. Rabello, " Application of the Luenberger Observer to the
Sensorless Speed Control of an Induction Motor Drive: Analysis and Implementation", 5o
Congresso Brasileiro de Eletrnica de Potncia (COBEP' 99), pp. 681-686, Foz do Iguau,
Sept. 1999.
[14] G. C. D. Sousa and N. S. Marcellos, "Application Aspects of Modern PWM AC Motor
Drive Systems. Part I: Coupling Currents and Bearing Problems ", 5o Congresso Brasileiro
de Eletrnica de Potncia (COBEP' 99), pp. 825-830, Foz do Iguau, Set. 1999.
[15] G. C. D. Sousa and N. S. Marcellos, Application Aspects of Modern PWM AC Motor
Drive Systems Part II: Overvoltages and EMI Problems ", 5o Congresso Brasileiro de
Eletrnica de Potncia (COBEP' 99), pp. 831-835, Foz do Iguau, Set. 1999.
[16] D. S. L. Simonetti, J. L. F. Vieira, G. C. D. Sousa, "Modeling of the High-Power-Factor
Discontinuous Boost Rectifiers, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 46 No.
4, pp. 788-795, August, 1999.