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Development of an Active Catheter Mechanism using IPMC for in vivo Inspection
Abstract: An active catheter mechanism designed and developed for body parts (interiors, oral) inspection using active polymeric actuator i.e. ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC). The first step is achieved by fabricating the low cost silver (Ag) electrode IPMC following the chemical decomposition method. When a voltage is applied, the catheter yields a transverse movement; at the same time can exhibit forward and backward motion enables it to inspect wide range of …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 60–69 Read article
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Strategies for Efficient Integration of Distributed Energy Resources into Microgrid Systems
Abstract: With the growing integration of Distributed Energy Resources into modern power systems, the global energy landscape is changing. Some of the DERs are solar photovoltaic (PV), wind turbines, battery storage systems, combined heat and power (CHP) units, and electric vehicles (EVs). Some of the advantages include lower transmission losses, better energy efficiency, and more resilience to grid failures. However, the far-reaching integration of DERs carries with it considerable technical, economic, …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 51–56 Read article
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CI Engine Modeling Techniques
Abstract: The internal combustion engine is a heat engine that converts chemical energy in a fuel into mechanical energy, usually made available on a rotating output shaft. Internal combustion engines can be classified in many ways primarily by the type of ignition system they use, spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI). An SI engine starts the combustion process in each cycle by use of a spark plug. The spark plug …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 7–19 Read article
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Smart Charging Station
Abstract: Wireless charging is a revolutionary technology that transfers power to electrical devices across an air gap, eliminating the need for tangled cords. It has become increasingly popular due to its convenience and effectiveness in powering gadgets. However, integrating wireless charging with current wireless communication technologies poses scheduling, power management, and technological challenges. Researchers are actively working on integrating wireless charging into various devices to meet the growing demand for this …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Power Management and Control of Hybrid Energy Storage System in a Standalone DC Microgrid
Abstract: The limited supply of fossil fuels and the growing global energy demand create global energy challenges. Power production systems based on renewable energy have become more prevalent due to increased challenges. As renewable power sources become more prevalent, erratic environmental conditions increase uncertainty in power production, control, and operation. To cope with these weather conditions, some support systems, such as storage devices, use renewable energy sources (RES). The hybrid energy …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Optimum Setting of Distance Protection Scheme for HV Transmission Line
Abstract: Protective relays in a power system are used to detect system abnormalities and to execute appropriate commands to isolate swiftly only the faulty component from healthy system. One of the protective relay is the distance relay. When the fault occurs it is seen that large amount of current flows through the network. The distance relay detect the over current by measuring the impedance of the transmission line and send the …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 23–36 Read article
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Modeling and Control of Various Drive Train Models of DFIG Wind Turbine
Abstract: The wind energy system (WES) has been gaining popularity in recent years for the reason of its resourcefulness and intrinsic reproducibility. Power quality and transient stability are major issues of WES under the influence of fluctuating wind speeds and network outages. The study focuses primarily on the various drive train models for the DFIG wind turbine, as well as torsional oscillations produced fluctuations in wind speed. The pitch-damping control is …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Dual Junction Solar Cell Devices utilizing Subcells of In0.51Ga0.49P and GaAs to Study Key Solar Cell Parameters via TCAD based Simulation
Abstract: In the present work, a multi-junction solar cell was designed to obtain better performance over single-junction solar cells. The proposed structure is composed of different layers of diverse semiconductor materials stacked on each other. Here, an In0.51Ga0.49P/GaAs double-junction solar cell was outlined as having a distinctive composite material (GaAs) as the tunneling junction. To optimize the solar cell's effectiveness, In0.47Ga0.15Al0.37P was used in the window layer and the back-surface field …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 829–837 Read article
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Power and Delay Comparison of Different Low Power SRAM Cells
Abstract: This paper evaluates the performance of a various SRAMs cells for low power application. The power dissipations and delay at different supply voltage are calculated. At 32 nm, technology performance of SRAM 9T is appreciable than those of SRAM 6T and SRAM 8T. The simulation has been done in 32 nm CMOS technology by using PTM model. Tanner tool is used for schematic and simulation
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Seasonal Variation of Electric Vehicles Autonomy: Application to AC/DC Dual Voltage Operation
Abstract: In this work, a study to predict battery performance and autonomy for a dual type of electric engine, 480 VAC and 360 VDC, has been developed. The study has been conducted in vehicles of mass between 1000 and 3000 kg with battery capacity in the range of 40 to 100 kWh. The process has been simulated using reference values and modeled for specific driving conditions. The simulation has been developed …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Nanotechnology-Enhanced Battery Management System for Passive Cell Balancing in Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Abstract: The automotive industry is swiftly moving towards eco-friendly innovations, with electric vehicles (EVs) taking center stage in this transformation. A crucial component of these vehicles is the battery, particularly lithium-ion polymer batteries, which exhibit superior performance compared to other battery types. However, these batteries are sensitive to both overvoltage and undervoltage conditions, posing potential safety risks. Additionally, imbalances between individual cells can degrade battery performance and reduce its service life. …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 26, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Direct Power Control of Induction Motor Drive
Abstract: Different variable frequency strategies have been developed for control of induction motors including V/f scalar control; field oriented control (FOC), and direct torque control (DTC). Recently, direct power control (DPC) has been developed to control dual-fed induction generators (DFIGs) and permanent magnet synchronous generators (PMSGs). In this paper, DPC is employed for speed control of induction motors fed by a voltage source inverter. DPC is basically similar to DTC method …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Control of a Three Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System with Maximum Power Point Tracking
Abstract: The power output of a photovoltaic system is greatly dependent on environmental conditions such as solar irradiation and ambient temperature. Due to the nonlinear nature of these conditions, the power output of the PV system is nonlinear. As a result, interfacing its output to the electrical grid is not possible. In order to achieve a grid connected photovoltaic (PV) system, controlled maximum power point tracking techniques are needed to obtain …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 52–64 Read article
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Implementation of a Solar PV-Wind Hybrid System using MATLAB/SIMULINK
Abstract: This paper presents the simulation and analysis and control of a hybrid system based on solar and wind system employing a dc-dc boost converter and permanent magnet synchronous generator. Maximum power point tracking controllers of solar PV and wind system are operating on perturb and observe method that extract the maximum power from solar and wind sources. It requires the sensing of dc voltage and current output of solar PV …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 59–70 Read article
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Study of Load Frequency Control
Abstract: This paper is an attempt to study the control of active and reactive power in order to keep the system in the steady state. In addition, simple models of the essential components used in control system are analyzed. The objective of the control strategy is to generate and deliver power in an interconnected system as economically and reliably as possible while marinating the voltage and frequency within permissible limits. These …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 73–79 Read article
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Modelling and Performance Evaluation of a Multiport Converter for Active Balancing of Lithium- ion Battery Cells
Abstract: In this paper, a flexible multiport DC-DC converter-based active cell balancing technique for Li-ion battery packs is presented. Cell balancing plays an important role in terms of safety, capacity utilization, and battery lifespan. For Li-ion cells in series configuration, the difference in voltages and states of charge (SOCs) leads to imbalance issues which might negatively affect their performance and shorten their lifespan. To solve these problems, the proposed technique utilizes …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Simulation of Biomass Gasification in Downdraft Gasifier Using Aspen Plus
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Generating electrical energy through biomass has advantages besides achieving self-sustainability. Biomass is particularly useful for agriculture dependent economy nations like India. Energy conversion systems based on biomass are particularly interesting because biomass utilization effectively closes the carbon cycle. A comprehensive process model is developed for biomass gasification in an atmospheric fixed bed rector using the ASPEN PLUS simulator. An original equilibrium gasification …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Hybrid GSA Based Optimal Power Flow for Multi Objective Optimization Strategy
Abstract: Restricted nonlinear optimization in electric power systems engineering is a topic of Optimal Power Flow (OPF) that has been extensively investigated. It has been a long and remarkable history for the OPF, which was founded in the 1960s, of research and publication. Newcomers to OPF research face a challenging undertaking since there is so much information available and because OPF's popularity within the electric power systems community has prompted authors …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Functional Coding of Maximum Power Point Tracking by Using Perturb and Observe Method in MATLAB for PV System
Abstract: Implementation of the solar system is nowadays very popular due to less availability and high cost of non renewable fuels. In this work, modelling of the solar panel along with Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is performed. MPPT is used to make the system more efficient. To gain this Perturb and Observe method is used to obtain the constant DC voltage at the maximum power. In this paper, constant DC …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Harmonic Analysis of Full-Wave Diode Bridge Rectifier Circuits
Abstract: This paper analyzes the steady-state harmonic performance of four-diode, single-phase full-wave rectifier bridge circuits. The frequency spectra of the source and load currents are presented. The effect of the load resistance, the source inductance, the smoothing shunt- capacitor as well as the waveform of the supply voltage is illustrated. The approach can also handle cases involving non-sinusoidal sources and non-linear loads. Based on a Mathematica code, the paper presents the …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–21 Read article