Adaptive sliding mode based loss free resistor for power factor correction application

This paper proposes a novel notion of Adaptive Sliding mode based loss free resistor (ASLFR), to achieve the dual purpose of power factor correction and voltage regulation. The scheme serves itself as an efficient solution for single-stage PFC circuits applications. The work also provides a qualitative analysis to establish the expediency of the proposed ASLFR over the existing SLFR technique. A boost topology is chosen for implementation, to showcase the effectiveness of the scheme. Relevant results have been demonstrated to support the theoretical claims.