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273 articles for “power loss”
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Optimal Allocation of STATCOM FACTS Controller for Loss Reduction and Voltage Stability Enhancement in a Nine Bus Power System
Abstract: It is being a huge concern about the complexity and severity of recent days’ power system. The main objective of the power system concern is the flexibility and fast control characteristics of power transmission between generating station to distribution grid. So, in order to have a reliable and quality power transmission, FACTS (flexible AC transmission system) controllers are introduced. Here, a shunt type of FACTS controller such as STATCOM (Static …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Optimization of a Hybrid Core Photonic Crystal Fiber for THz Applications
Abstract: Despite several real-life applications, the development of low-loss terahertz waveguide is still a challenge for long-distance applications due to its low confinement and high propagation loss. In this paper, an octagonal waveguide structure has been optimized for minimum propagation loss in the THz frequency band. The optimized structure has a core diameter of 300 um with an operating frequency of 1.1 THz. From the optimized structure, we found optimized power …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Efficiency Enhancement, Curbing Losses and Concept of Hybridization in Solar Power Generation
Abstract: In the era of energy crisis, there is ongoing search for sustainable and cost effective source of renewable energy. This paper present review on the use of solar energy for electricity generation, its installation with simple additional cost effective components to enhance the efficiency of the system, curbing of losses incurred by heat and dust. Also, the concept of hybridization of renewable sources of energy is discussed.
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 60–62 Read article
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Development of Aluminium Based Silicon Carbide Particulate Metal Matrix Composite for Cylinder Liner
Abstract: Cylinder liner is used in engine block to give a wear protective surface for piston and piston rings. Friction accounts for a loss of over 30% of the total vehicle power. Over half of that power loss can be attributed to the frictional loss between piston rings and cylinder bores. The best approach for improving power train efficiency is to reduce friction loss and the way for reducing the rolling …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Residual Stress, Micro-Hardness and Corrosion Behavior of HVOF Sprayed Composite Coating
Abstract: The utilisation of non-traditional composite coating materials, enhanced lubrication, and surface geometry optimisation have all contributed to the tribological performance. Piston rings are among the most crucial engine parts since friction causes between 40 and 45 percent of all energy loss. Fuel efficiency, power loss, and exhaust pollutants are all strongly impacted by the piston assembly's tribological performance. The present study's primary goal was to develop composite coating by using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 77–82 Read article
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Review and Implementation of Superconducting Technology in Power System for Reduction of Transmission and Distribution Line Losses
Abstract: Superconducting technology has wide applications in superconducting generator, superconducting transmission lines and superconducting energy storage systems. Most of the studies undertaken conclude that although the application of superconducting material in power system did indeed lead to improved efficiencies, the capital cost and cooling energy requirement were too large and that it was not economically feasible to implement. But the major result in the following studies is that in the future, …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Solution of Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Problem Using a Novel Meta-heuristic Technique
Abstract: This paper presents the use of a recently developed algorithm inspired by the hunting mechanism of grey wolfs in nature, called grey wolf optimizer (GWO) algorithm for solving optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD) problem. The ORPD is formulated as a complex optimization problem with nonlinear characteristic. The GWO is used to find the set of optimal control variables of ORPD problem, such as generators’ terminal voltage, position of tap changers …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Review of Low Power Johnson Counter
Abstract: Due to the use of clock gating the authors have achieved a power reduction of 37.12 to 41.08% for different frequencies. The authors have run T-Spice simulations for conventional design and clock-gated Johnson counter design. There is a huge difference in the power consumption of the two designs. The clock-gating logic gives this change. And as a 2-input flip-flop is used instead of 3-input flip-flop plays a remarkable role in …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Hybrid System using Fuzzy Logic Controller
Abstract: The overall system is controlled by fuzzy logics. Load power consumes the power in sequence to solar power, wind power and the battery system power. Accordingly power delivered to the load. In the proposed framework, power is overseen or constrained by fluffy rationale regulators. The exhibition enhancement of half breed framework is examinations with sunlight based PV boards, wind turbine and the battery frameworks. The overall model & controlling strategies …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Optimal Location of SVC by Particle Swarm Optimisation Techniques in Power System Networks
Abstract: AbstractIn power system networks, voltage stability is a main concern for safe operations. But recently due to their stressed operations for increasing load, voltage instability and voltage collapse are evitable, which are main problems in the power system. In this paper, the particle swarm optimization (PSO) technique have been used for optimal location of Static Var Compensator (SVC). The Optimal value of SVC at optimal location through PSO technique is …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Enhancement of ATC using UPFC under Deregulated Environment
Abstract: Available transfer capability is the most important factor for the identification of power transfer from gencos to discos. In a deregulated power system, power producer and customer share a common transmission network for wheeling of the electric power. This may cause violation of line flow, voltage and stability limits and thereby undermine the security limit [1]. To improve the available transfer capability of the system FACTS controllers are used. UPFC …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 66–72 Read article
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Review and Design of Voltage Sag Compensation Using Improved DVR System with Proportional Integral Controller
Abstract: The aim of this investigation is to remunerate voltage inthree-stage power systems during voltage sag conditions induced bybalanced and unsymmetrical deficiencies in power distributionsystems or offices in plants. Voltage plunges (also known as "voltagesags") are abrupt drops in voltage size. Their definition is usuallyanywhere between a couple of power-system recurrence trends and acouple of moments. The popularity of voltage plunges stemsprimarily from their effect on end-client hardware. Mechanicalprocesses can fail …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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DC Power Flow Analysis as a Tool for the Study and Design of Multi-Terminal Electrical Grids
Abstract: The development and deployment of high voltage power electronic apparatus for the support and functioning of optimal operation and management of electrical grid networks is dependent on the progress of high power capacity semiconductor technology that has seen a rising trend over the past few years. These grids have certain different characteristics such as full or partial deregulation of their networks. These characteristics have advanced their application in many HVDC …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Design and Implementation of Low Power Priority Encoder
Abstract: Nowadays, low-power devices are widely used in VLSI design technology because they can reduce power consumption and power dissipation. To achieve this, various low-power techniques are utilized to minimize device power losses. This project focuses on analyzing the performance of priority encoders in different low-power technologies for Flash Type ADC. Moreover, the power consumption of these technologies is compared with the conventional CMOS design. Each of these techniques offers distinct …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Self-Tuning Wireless Power Transfer System Using Reinforcement Learning for Dynamic Electric Vehicle Charging
Abstract: The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has intensified the demand for efficient, reliable, and user-friendly wireless power transfer (WPT) systems capable of supporting dynamic charging under varying operating conditions. This paper presents a self-tuning wireless power transfer system employing deep reinforcement learning (DRL) to optimize power transfer efficiency in real time. Unlike conventional WPT controllers that rely on fixed compensation parameters or predefined control rules, the proposed framework continuously …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Performance Estimation of Self-Excited Induction Generator under Different Power Factor Loading
Abstract: The paper presents a model, which has been analyzed using genetic algorithm, in order to estimate the steady state performance of three-phase self-excited induction generator under unbalanced operation. The technique as proposed has been implemented on a 15 KW rating machine to see the effect of variation in load power factor of one phase and two phases simultaneously on phase voltages, phase currents, degree of unbalance, power output, power losses …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Simulation of Adder Circuit Using Reversible Gates in Verilog HDL
Abstract: The emerging field of quantum computing uses quantum logic gates. The reversibility of logic gates is an important aspect of quantum logic gates used in VLSI and quantum computing. Reversibility ensures that power consumption is minimized. This study explores the field of reversible logic and utilizes Peres gate to develop a full adder circuit that shows a significant reduction in power consumption in simulations performed in Xilinx Vivado. We have …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Maximizing Output: An Overview of Loss Analysis in Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract: The use of solar energy is growing in importance globally, but particularly in India. Since there aren't manysolar plants operating in India right now, there isn't any historical data. It is crucial to investigate how wellsolar power plants operate. Acquiring knowledge about solar power plant performance will lead to wiseinvestment choices. In this work, we address the different aspects that affect solar power plant performance,including age-related deterioration, inverter efficiency, design, …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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PSO-DFFP Technique Used for Optimal Network Reconfiguration with Dispersed Generation
Abstract: Dispersed Generation and Network Reconfiguration have been generally engaged to maintain voltage level with permissible limit and decrease the energy losses in the Distribution Systems. In this article, a Partial Swarm Optimization with Distinctive Feed Forward Propagation (PSO-DFFP) controller is developed to minimize the power losses in Dispersed Generation and network reconfiguration. Different scenarios are used to analyze the performance of developed method. The designed and developed method is effectively …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Feasibility Analysis of Advanced Modulation Techniques for FSO in Different Weather Conditions
Abstract: AbstractIn recent times, the ever increasing demand of higher bandwidth and more data rate had led researchers to explore new dimensions in wireless technology. One of the most promising fields is that of free-space optics (FSO). Light is used to carry information through space with the physical medium being the air. This paper investigates the effect on Q-factor and power loss for various advanced modulation schemes under different weather conditions. …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article