The main objective of PEDAC Research Centre is to undertake the research in designing and developing new and innovative custom-engineered solutions in the applications of Drives and Controllers. We promote and offer solutions to improve the performance, functionality, and cost-effectiveness of functional products. PEDAC center serves our Institution to reach the zenith of knowledge and innovation. For more details : http://www.sonatech.ac.in/research/power-electronics-drives-controllers.php

1. Power Electronic Drives And
Controllers(PEDAC)
R&D Center
A unit of Sona College of Technology

2. About the Centre
• The primary objective of the Sona PEDAC Research
Centre is to undertake the research in designing and
developing new and innovative custom-engineered
solutions in the applications of Drives and
Controllers. We promote and offer solutions to
improve the performance, functionality, and cost-
effectiveness of functional products. Its pre-eminent
position at the cutting-edge of research is reflected
in its impressive list of research projects, which cater
to both our national needs and global developments.

3. Research Projects Completed by
the Centre
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Modeling, Simulation of Control Actuation System for
Armament Research Development Establishment (ARDE)
DRDO, Pune (Jan 2014 to Apr2015).
Digital optic warp, weft stop motion and counter- Textile
Automation product (Version-I) in house project funded by
Sona College of technology.(Patent Under process)

4. On going Research
 An Integrated system for Harnessing Maximum Sustainable
Energy Sources for a Domestic Load- UGC Minor Research
project.
 Based on the feedback from the power loom weavers, “Digital
optic warp, weft stop motion and counter- Textile Automation
product (Version-II)” under up gradation.
 Develop FPGA based motion controller cards for Control
Actuation system for missiles application.
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5. Present Working Modules
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6. Clients
• DRDO
• ABB
• GE
Patents
• Digital optic warp, weft stop motion and
counter- Textile Automation product (Version-
I) funded by Sona College of technology.
(Patent Yet to be filed)

7. Contact
Dr.R.Arulmozhiyal, Ph.D.
Professor,
Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Sona College of Technology, Salem, India – 636 005.
Phone: (+91) 427 4099720
e-mail: arulmozhiyal@sonatech.ac.in
WebLink : http://www.sonatech.ac.in/research/power-electronics-drives-
controllers.php