Genetic algorithm based control for power converters

In the present study, the authors propose a new adaptive control scheme for power converters, based on a novel genetic algorithms (GA) method. Using a simple circuit structure which contains an AC sinusoidal voltage source and two converters, the control scheme and gene structure have been considered. The optimum GA parameters have been determined from some simulations. Various power convertor loads cases have been tested by simulations. As a result, it is found that the GA controller can adapt to changing environments when one controller controls two power converters. It can thus be concluded that the GA controller is able to work in an adaptive manner