Innovative Control Strategies for Power Electronics and Drives in Modern Industrial Applications

Abstract

Power electronics and electrical drives have become integral in modern industrial automation, renewable energy integration, and electric mobility. With the growing need for energy efficiency, compactness, and intelligent control, innovative control strategies are being developed to enhance the performance and reliability of power electronic converters and motor drives. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in control techniques, including model predictive control, fuzzy logic-based systems, and artificial intelligence-assisted drive systems. These approaches are compared with conventional control strategies such as vector control and direct torque control to highlight their improvements in speed regulation, torque optimization, and power factor correction. The study also discusses the integration of wide bandgap semiconductor devices such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), which enable high-frequency switching and reduced power losses. Emphasis is placed on the importance of smart grid compatibility, electric vehicle traction systems, and renewable energy-driven drives, making these technologies pivotal in sustainable engineering. Finally, the paper identifies challenges such as thermal management, electromagnetic interference, and real-time implementation, while providing recommendations for future research directions in adaptive and intelligent drive control.

KEYWORDS: Power Electronics, Motor Drives, Model Predictive Control, Wide Bandgap Devices, Intelligent Drive Systems