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Energy Management for Rural Electrification using Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable
Abstract: India ranks fourth in terms of purchasing power and is eleventh largest economy of the world. Solar Energy, Animal wastes, and Crop residues are some of the major renewable sources available in rural areas of India that can be harnessed in an efficient way to meet the energy demand. After assessing the Existing Village (Nangal), it was found that Hybrid Renewable Energy System is an optimum solution for complete electrification …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 21–25 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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Matlab/Simulink Implementation and Analysis of SVPWM, SPWM and THIPWM: A Modular Approach
Abstract: The SVPWM technique has become more popular today than ever before due to the availability of fast digital systems for implementing this switching scheme. This is the preferred switching scheme for three phase inverters when compared to traditional SPWM. This paper describes a modular implementation and analysis of three popular switching methods employed in voltage source inverters: Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation (SVPWM), Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) and Third …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Simulation of Single Phase AC-DC Power Factor Corrected Converter: A Technological Review
Abstract: This paper is intended to review the significant development of power factor correction by using boost converter topology for single phase power supply to the load in the last decay. Contents in this review paper starts with an introduction of power factor correction by boost converter topology adopted by many industries. Different power factor correction methods are available, which can be applied to get better power factor and low harmonic …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 72–83 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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A Survey on Microgrid Power Control and Management Technique for Distributed Power Generator Units
Abstract: The micro grid could consist of several configurations of renewable and non-renewable energy sources like solar photo-voltaic cell (PV) array that varies with the utility because of the fluctuations in primary power generation unit. Such integration of renewable energy reserves within the micro grid may well be accustomed in order to supplement the gap caused by variability in the power generation. The control and power management methods for the distributed …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 47–55 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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Topology, Operation and Control of Modular Multilevel Converter for Grid Application: A Review
Abstract: Modular multilevel converter (MMC) is a widely accepted technology for high voltage direct-current (HVDC) application. Due to its modularity, scalability, power quality, and no need of bulky filter on ac side, they are widely used as voltage source converters in HVDC applications. This paper presents a comprehensive study on MMC technology for grid applications along with different modulation techniques and voltage balancing strategies which are essential for the converter to …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–47 Read article
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A New Approach to the Laplace-Domain Transient Analysis of Non-Uniform Lines with Application to Power Line Towers
Abstract: Abstract:This paper presents a new technique for the Laplace-domain analysis ofthe electromagnetic transients in non-uniform lines with special consideration of high voltage power line towers. The derived partial differential equations governing the voltage and current distributions, as functions of both the location and time, are solved by an efficient Mathematica computercode based on parametric functions. The applicability of the proposed direct distributed-parameter simulation is demonstrated. Theresults are in good agreement …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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The Analysis of Bridge Rectifier Circuits using Mathematica
Abstract: This paper addresses the steady-state and transient analysis of bridge rectifiers. It starts withsuggesting an efficient representation of the diodes. A single equation that describes thediode’s performance in both the forward and reverse directions is presented. It implicitlytakes the voltage polarity into account. Without any loss of generality, the suggested method isapplied to the classical uncontrolled four-valve full-wave rectifier bridge configureuration.The effect of the load resistance and the eventual presence …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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Feasibility Studies of the Storage Devices with the Photovoltaic Systems – A Perspective
Abstract: The clean, affordable, and sustainable energy has become a need of an hour and with these requirements, if the options are scanned, the solar photovoltaics tops the chart. The worldwide production of electricity with the use of photovoltaics is increasing day by day and year by year and that too in GW range. India is also adopting practices to enhance its dependency on renewables particularly on photovoltaics and with the …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Effect of Turn-on Angle Variation on Performance of the Switched Reluctance Motor
Abstract: Stepper motors, brushless DC motors and switch reluctance motors emerged in the last few decades and these motors are finding applications in the various fields depending upon the demand. Switched reluctance motors have 6-4, 8-6 and 10-8 stator pole-rotor pole construction available. These motors work on the principle of reluctance. In this paper, analysis is carried out for 6 stator pole, 4 rotor pole switched reluctance motor. The parameters like …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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IOT Controlled Smart Home Automation System
Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to implement the process of “Smart Home Automation” using various tools like mobile application, door security system, etc. thereby trying to increase the accessibility and comfort level of our customers while improving the security features and making the various processes cost efficient at the same time. This work mainly focused on making the accessibility of the various devices in a house easier for …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Power Generation: Environmental Aspects of Energy Production
Abstract: The increasing requirement of the power in day to day life is increasing the demand for production of power. In this article different method of power generation from conventional and non-conventional sources are discussed. A review is provided to all techniques for generating power by different means & their limitations, advantages are discussed in brief. Many countries produced power by different mode depending upon the availability of the resource for …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Electric Vehicle Range Prediction
Abstract: The introduction of new energy vehicles has emerged as a new trend in the automotive industry inresponse to growing energy and environmental issues. The electric vehicle (EV) is the driving force behind newenergy vehicles. The one major problem electric vehicles have always been the distance(range) of the travel and mapto the nearby charging stations. For range prediction in the present study, four machine learningalgorithms—multiple linear regression, random forest regression, polynomial …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Design of Gear Tooth Rounding and Chamfering Machine
Abstract: All movable gears which mesh with another gear require either rounding or chamfering. The operation is generally applied to the teeth of spur gears for use in sliding gear transmission of automotive vehicles and machine tool Gear boxes where the gears are moved on their longitudinal axes meshing with another spur gear. In current scenario the mechanically operated machines require lot of settings, which is time consuming and requires one …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Contact Stress Analysis of Needle Roller Bearing Used in Synchromesh Gear Box
Abstract: The optimum selection of a bearing generally depends on particular application such as to transfer loads between the rotating and stationary members, and to permit free rotation. From among the wide range of bearings available in the market today has various considerations, such as the load-carrying capacity, the life of the bearing, and the working rotational speed need to be considered before a suitable bearing can be selected. Here for …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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A COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN OF STANDING WHEEL CHAIR
Abstract: Walking is a basic ability of human beings.It enables independendency.One can imagine for people with a leg disability standing on their own feet and walking can be very difficult and mostly requires a walker.In the present scenario of market most mechanical or mechanical-electrical walkers available today come with different kinds of defects and fail to offer satisfactory and proper movement support. This paper aims to provide a complete overview of …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Optimization of Helical Spring Weight using Meta-heuristic Algorithms
Abstract: Optimization is the act of obtaining the best results under given circumstances. A mathematical theory of optimization is highly in use and is being applied to design where design function can be expressed mathematically. Many techniques like Linear Programming, Branch & Bound technique, Dynamic Programming methods are available to solve optimization problems. But these conventional Methods suffer from certain drawbacks like sticking at suboptimal solution, inefficiency in handling problems having …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Agriculture based Product Filling and Packing Machine
Abstract: In earlier days, filling and packing was done manually; a person had to weigh the product using some means like weighing balance and then fill it to a container and then pack it. This takes lots of labor and time which is the key factor in the mass production as well as in batch production. To reduce the man power in packing field and to increase the productivity, this concept …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article