Trends in Electrical Engineering
Volume 6, Issue 3 (2016)
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Investigation of Electric Spring for LVRT Capability Improvement of Fixed Speed Induction Generator based Wind Farm
Abstract: This paper investigates the ability of electric spring (ES) for the low voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability improvement of fixed speed induction generator (FSIG) based wind farm (WF). With increased renewable energy integration, new grid codes are declared by various power system grid operators in order to maintain system stability. LVRT capability is the prime and most difficult requirement of these new grid codes. FSIG based WFs are largely installed but …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Safety System Analysis of Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh
Abstract: In this paper, the safety system and safeguards of the model VVER-1000, which is a Gen-III pressurized water reactor, designed by ROASTAM and chosen to be implemented in Bangladesh, will be analyzed. Several predefined major faults have been set to demonstrate the performance in preventing the release of harmful radiation. From simulation results, it has been observed that for moderator dilution, the malfunction is neutralized within 115 sec, for turbine …
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Employing Sweep Frequency Response Analysis for Diagnosing Condition of Power Transformer
Abstract: The power transformer being very expensive plays a tectonic role in power system. Reliability is apogee in power system. Any failure fringing power transformer may lead to substantial monetary loss depending on how much duration it is out of service. On-line monitoring and prognosis of power transformer helps the associated delegate to take decision on subject of maintenance, replacement or continuity of its operation. From accessible vivid methods for condition …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Economic Efficient Dispatch Solution with Pollution Control Technique Using Genetic Algorithm
Abstract: In this paper, an attempt has been made to create a hybrid power system with the available sources of energy to generate power in most efficient, economical, emission-less and in a sustainable way. It is a continuation of the research article published in Trends in Electrical Engineering, 2016, volume 6, issue 1, 10–16p. It is important to utilize the renewable sources of power generation since the global power demand is …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Application of Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm for Multiobjective Optimal Design of Distribution Transformer
Abstract: AbstractIn today’s competitive environment, transformer manufacturers are faced with the exigent task of yielding optimum performance at lowest cost. Considering the aspect of energy shortage and increase in its cost, the complexity of achieving the optimal balance between transformer manufacturing costs and transformer performance is a herculean task, demanding great amount of attempts to reach satisfactory results. To cater with the problem of minimizing transformer losses and cost simultaneously, this …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 44–57 Read article
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Navigation System for Robots Using Passive RFID with Wireless Feature Changing on ARM7 (LPC2148) Platform
Abstract: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is well known for being easy to use and the features possessed. Mostly it is used for security or authentication purpose as each RFID contains a unique identification code. This unique identification feature can also be used in different ways. The study of other RFID techniques will be helpful for better service and security. The navigation system for robots using RFID is proposed in this …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 58–66 Read article
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A Study of Cycloconverter Gating Sequence and Control Strategy for Various Conversion Topology
Abstract: This paper presents the topology of direct conversion of AC-AC with step down frequency operation. Due to the higher order harmonics, AC conversion always faces difficulty and complex calculation, which affects the output response. Precise controlling and harmonics reduction is much easier using frequency control strategy. In this regards cycloconverter has drawn higher attention in terms of frequency conversion. In this paper, an approach for designing of single phase and …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 67–77 Read article
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Multi-Attribute Based Optimal Location of Renewable Energy Sources in Deregulated Power Sector
Abstract: Integration of renewable energy into power grid has great importance for the electrical power system. Several methods have been developed to determine the optimal location of renewable energy sources in the power system based on technical and economical aspects. In the present paper, the optimum location of renewable energy sources has been determined by considering social benefit, power loss and pollutant emission. A prominent optimization technique, primal-dual interior point method …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 78–88 Read article
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Reactive Power Pricing Technique in A Competitive Market
Abstract: For maintaining voltages of each bus within specific range, proper reactive power support is mandatory. Reactive power is considered as an ancillary service in the restructured electricity market, hence it is price based service and controlled by ISO. Here, a modified optimal power flow (OPF) optimization method is proposed over the bids received from Gencos and to maintain the system security and stability subject to the constraints imposed by different …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 89–100 Read article