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Power System Stabilizer Design based on Honey-Bee Mating Optimization Algorithm
Abstract: Power system stability is one of the main factors in performance of electrical system. A control system must retain frequency and voltage size under any distortion such as sudden increase in load, to leave a generator from circuit or cut off a transmission line in a constant level. In this paper, Honey-bee mating optimization (HBMO) algorithm has been used to design power system stabilizer. It is based on the mating …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Simulation and Analysis of UPFC for Power Transmission
Abstract: The complexity of the power system grows hand in hand with the growth in power transfers which leads to system becoming less secure to ride through outages. Large power flows with inadequate control, excessive reactive power, dynamic swings between different parts of the system and bottlenecks reduce the potential of the transmission interconnections. With the increase in demand for power, has in fact increased the complexity of the power system, …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Design of Thin AC Converters (TACCS) using Dual Virtual Quadrature Source Concept
Abstract: Conventional grid control has been based on static assets that are switched in or out for a considerable long time. Traditionally excitation control of generators has provided continuous control in the grid system. Recently, dynamic grid control has been achieved by the use of FACTS devices, i.e. TCR, STATCOM and UPFC, etc. These FACTS devices are expensive and reliability, maintainability are the main problems. For STATCOM devices, the need to …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Investigation of DC link Capacitor Failures in DFIG based Wind Energy Conversion System
Abstract: This paper presents the effects of DC link electrolytic capacitor failure of DFIG based wind energy conversionsystem (WECS). The degradation of electrolytic capacitor can lead to the failure of DC link. As DFIG basedWECS utilize low power converter, so there is a need to explore the effects of capacitor failure. This failure(short circuit of capacitor or open circuit) leads to the power outages, high machine currents, high transientcurrents in rotor …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2-3, 2011 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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APF for Mitigation of Current Harmonics with p–q and Id–Iq Control Strategies using PI Controller
Abstract: Due to a large amount of non-linear power electronic equipments, impact and fluctuating loads (such as that ofarc furnace, heavy merchant mill and electric locomotive, etc), problems of power quality have become moreand more serious with each passing day, as a result Active power filter (APF) gains much more attention due toexcellent harmonic compensation. But still the performance of the active filter seems to be in contradictions withdifferent control strategies. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2-3, 2011 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Health Assessment of Oil Immersed Transformer Using Fuzzy Logic
Abstract: A transformer is an electrical device that transfers energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction. Commonly, transformers are used to increase or decrease the voltages of alternating current in electric power applications. Mineral oil treats heart of the transformer, its functions are to insulate, suppress corona and arcing, and to serve as a coolant. The oil helps cool the transformer. Because it also provides part of the electrical …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–16 Read article
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Detailed Modeling Concepts, Stability Analysis and Emerging Trends in Wind Farm: A Survey
Abstract: Wind is omnipresent and found abundant in nature. This paper deals with an in-depth literature survey of wind energy conversion systems (WECS), their classification, and modeling of various sub-systems of WECS. The control methodologies adopted for transient, voltage, rotor angle, frequency and dynamic stability of WTGs connected to grid to remain within margins, is also studied. In addition to this, different controlling techniques for controlling grid side converter and rotor …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 89–108 Read article
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Modeling of The DFIG Wind Turbine
Abstract: This paper studies the power-speed characteristics and the fundamentals of wind electrical systems along with the modeling of the various wind turbine structures and simulation of the same using MATLAB-SIMULINK. It deals with the vector control and modeling of the Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG), which can maintain the DC link voltage. This paper focuses on the analysis of traditional decoupled d-q vector control approaches for control of DFIG wind turbines. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 114–118 Read article
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Harmonic Analysis for Different PWM Techniques
Abstract: In this paper, harmonic analysis of different pulse width modulation algorithms for induction motor drives is presented. This paper uses the PWM techniques such as conventional SVPWM, discontinuous PWM, simplified SVPWM and digital SVPWM. In this study, the conventional SVPWM and discontinuous PWM requires the angle and sector information but the simplified SVPWM uses the imaginary switching times which can be obtained from the reference voltages. In this study, the …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Battery Charge Controller
Abstract: As solar energy is a renewable energy that has the capacity to lessen energy crisis in the world, so there is a strong need to harvest and utilize this energy. This paper describes the simulation of a solar energy based MPPT battery charger controller and a protection system will also be integrated with the design. The proposed design uses PID controller based voltage and current controller for battery charging circuit. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Light Sensor Circuit
Abstract: The presence of light increases current in the photo diode or phototransistor. LM317 supplied lower voltage DC power in the circuit. Capacitors are connected in parallel with the DC output in order to filter out any high frequency AC signal coming from the noise. NE555P Timer produced accurate oscillation. BPV11 is used as a photodiode. LM311 is the comparator and the light on/off is converted to low/ high of the …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–11 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
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A Performance Analysis of Hybrid Energy Storage System for Light Electric Vehicle with MATLAB/Simulink
Abstract: In this present time of automobile industry and our dependence upon fossil fuel for transportation is increasing day-by-day. Our excessive use of conventional energy source led us to the problem like global warming, increasing pollution in environment is major threat. To sort out this major issue up to some point, we can use Electric Vehicles (EV). In this paper, Hybrid Energy Storage System (HESS) for light electric vehicle is proposed. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Power Quality Problems and Improvement Strategies
Abstract: This paper will present different power quality problems occurring in the power system. Due to increase in modern sensitive loads, power quality has become a major area of concern. Power quality problems result in failure of electrical devices or equipment. This paper will also present solution techniques to power quality problems. Now a days new techniques have been developed for compensation of power quality problems such as Custom power devices …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Application of Radial Basis Function Neural Network in Power Quality Events Classification
Abstract: Power Quality concerns have become more important as the Smart Grid has evolved. Computers, microprocessor-controlled electronic loads, and power electronic devices are all used in urban development. Disturbances in power quality are caused by these electronic devices. Variations in the amplitude and frequency of system voltages and currents from their nominal levels identify PQ difficulties. We offer a hybrid technique to accomplishing this goal in this paper. To classify PQ …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–40 Read article
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Design and Implementation of BLDC Motor Driven Electric Vehicle Using MPPT Controller
Abstract: Minimal and medium power applications benefit greatly from BLDC motor efficiency, high torque-to-inertia ratio, large energy volume, low maintenance requirements and wide speed control range. Resistance found that by deleting phase current sensors and regulating the basic frequency switching of the voltage source inverter (VSI), the proposed control algorithm lowers power losses caused by high frequency switching. With Modern days fuel prices soaring so high for common people, electrical engineers …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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Transmission Line Fault Detection System Using IoT
Abstract: This research work proposes a novel approach for fault detection in transmission lines using IoT (Internet of Things) technology. The proposed system consists of sensors deployed along the transmission lines to monitor the line parameters such as voltage, current, and temperature. These sensors capture data, which is then sent to a cloud-based platform. The system is designed to detect and locate faults such as line breakages, short circuits, and overloads …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Impact Study and Electrical Analysis of JAYA and RAO Algorithms for Optimal Allocation of DG in Power System Networks
Abstract: Distributed generation (DG) must be positioned and sized at optimal levels for electrical power system networks to operate competently, affordably, and reliably. "Electrical power system networks" must function properly for optimal distributed generation to take place. Ensuring the secure operation of power system networks primarily aims to reduce active power losses and improve the overall voltage profile. The optimal distribution of distributed generation using JAYA, RAO, and optimization algorithms has …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Development of Electrochemical Discharge Machine for Machining Non-conductive Materials
Abstract: Electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM) is the hybrid machining process combination of electrodischarge machining and electrochemical machining process. ECDM is different machining process for micro-drilling and micro-grooving of variety of glasses, ceramics and composites. Electrochemical discharge machining also called as spark assisted chemical engraving (SACE). ECDM process is an effective and micro-machining process for non-conductive materials. It is used in micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) applications. ECDM parameters are material removing rate (MRR), …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Double-sided Linear Induction Motor
Abstract: Nowadays for application like high-speed ground transportation and specific industrial application including transportation, conveyer system, actuator, material handling, etc. there is need to develop in linear induction motor. These applications require machines that can produce large forces, operate at high speeds, and can be controlled precisely to meet performance requirements. In this project, the working principle of Double-sided linear induction motor (DSLIM) is same as rotational induction motor, but the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article