PSO-based control optimization of power converters

An optimization method is proposed that is based on particle swarm optimization, and is utilized to compute the best parameters of a resonant controller. The resonant controller is applied to properly inject compensation waveforms in a power quality application. A basic particle swarm implementation and a modified one are presented in order to address a practice to use this optimization technique to power converters control issues. Several simulation results are shown in order to highlight the viability of the described solution.