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44 articles for “grid connectivity.”
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DC Voltage Regulation of UPFC Using Artificial Neural Network Controller
Abstract: A feed forward Artificial Neural Network (ANN) with back propagation control is proposed to remove the peak over shoot of the DC capacitor voltage used in Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC). Proposed ANN controller is tested for the UPFC with wind energy conversion system connected to grid using MATLAB/SIMULINK and the results are compared with the PI controller. From the results, it is clear that ANN controller helps to regulate …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Enhancement of Power Factor and Effective Performance of an Induction Motor Based Converter-Fed Rotor
Abstract: Abstract— Taking a novel concept of a rotor that is fed by a converter, this paper attempts to investigate an induction machine. In this the stator has been directly connected to the grid and it is also Y connected while the rotor windings are open-ended fed to a back-to-back converter with a floating capacitor. The factors that are carefully studied are the power factor and the efficiency improvements of the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Electric Vehicle Integration to Stabilize the Grid by Improving Power Quality
Abstract: This paper presents power quality improvement in terms of voltage and frequency regulation for electric vehicles connected to the grid, with a focus on Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) action. Efficient management of power flow is required to regulate voltage and ensure reliability, which helps to enhance grid stability. The main aim is to optimize the power flow in both directions to improve grid stability and reduce losses. Here, a …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Optimizing Power Quality and System Efficiency in Wind Energy Conversion Systems for Enhanced Stability and Robust Integration with the Electrical Grid
Abstract: Wind energy is becoming one of the fastest growing renewable source in the world. It is clean and low cost, but when wind system connects to electrical grid there are many challenges like voltage fluctuation, harmonics, power loss and less stability. Power quality and efficiency problem make difficulty for strong integration with grid. For this reason, many research work is going on in area of condition monitoring, converter design, storage …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Analysis of THD in Voltage Source Inverter with Constant Current Controller for Solar PV Cell
Abstract: A common method in the study of voltage source inverters is the hypothesis of a voltage-type input source even in the case of renewable energy (RE). When a converter is supplied by an RE, such as a photovoltaic (PV) generator, the dc-link voltage is usually controlled by the converter with closed loop to extract maximum power from the source. The main aim of the paper is to analyze the total …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Modes of operation of microgrids
Abstract: DC grids are resurging in commercial, industrial and residential applications due to the development and deployment of renewable DC power sources and the advantage for DC loads. It was suggested to combine DC Micro Grid with the various distributed generators. However, AC sources must be converted to DC before connecting to a DC grid, and conventional AC loads require DC / AC inverters. When the renewable energy sources can provide …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Creating energy system resilience through stand-alone hybrid solar PV-wind energy system - a case study in India
Abstract: A grid-independent hybrid energy system consisting of commercially available solar photovoltaic panels of 250 W peak power rating and micro wind turbines of 30–40 kW power rating has been considered for electricity production at a selected location in India as a case study. The energy system configuration that leads to lowest levelized electricity cost at that location has been identified through parametric analysis. The configuration has been found to have …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Improvement in Output Power by Designing Adaptive Reference Control for Boost Converter in Solar System
Abstract: solution using an FPGA as the master device. The study demonstrates the significance of FSM implementation in HDL coding, as well as how the architecture for protocol implementation in customizable devices has evolved. Solar power systems are generally classified into two main types: off-grid and on-grid systems. Off-grid solar setups operate independently, using photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage to produce and store electricity without any connection to the main …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Approaches to Transmission Line Fault Detection Utilizing GPS: An Overview
Abstract: Transmission line protection is essential since 80–86% of power system issues are related to transmission lines. This study suggests a way to classify and identify different types of short circuit faults on transmission lines. There are several operating and fault conditions on high-voltage line transmission, such as L-L fault, single phase to earth fault, and double line fault. Proteus Professional 8 software simulates three fault scenarios: triple line fault, triple …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 33–42 Read article
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Design and Implementation of a Vaccine Solar Cooling System
Abstract: The research reported in this paper suggests a new design for a vaccine chilling and storage locker that really can keep vaccines cold (2°C to 8°C) in the cold chain. This design was created to make the African immunisation week go as smoothly as possible. This refrigeration and storage unit was created to be small, portable, and well-isolated, with a PV solar power system as a power source. An Liquid …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–37 Read article
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Economic Load Dispatch: A Review
Abstract: In this paper, the problems related to economic load dispatch (ELD) have been discussed. The ELD problem can be conceived as an optimization problem of minimizing the total fuel cost of all generating units while satisfying the demand and losses. The ELD problems have non-smooth objective function with equality and inequality constraints. The economic dispatch problem means the real and reactive power of the generator varies within the certain limits …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Renewable Energy Revolution: Hybrid PV and Wind Power Generation
Abstract: Considering connectivity is not economically viable nor supported by the key players, accessing the rural population without electricity is currently not conceivable through grid extension. Furthermore, conventional energy options, such as fuel-based systems, are gradually being dropped from the agendas for rural development due to the rise in oil costs and the intolerable effects of this energy source on both consumers and the environment. The most effective method to provide …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Impact of 5G Technology and IoT on Smart Cities
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the possible applications of 5G technology for smart city development and operation. 5G is the fifth-generation technology standard for cellular networks and as you already know, it features a super-fast downloading speed, response time (also known as latency), and massive connectivity. In this paper, a concise perspective is presented for 5G technology with its main attributes and functionalities including enhanced data rates (about ten times …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Grid Interconnection of RES at the Distribution Level with Power-Quality Enhancement Features
Abstract: This paper describes enhanced technique of power quality at utility end in a network framework associated with renewable source of energy for power generation. With advancement of new functionalities sunlight based vitality based Photovoltaic cells are forthcoming energy source with higher efficiency. With the increase in load demand, the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) are increasingly connected in the distribution systems which utilizes power electronic Converters/Inverters. The Photo Voltaic (PV) Panel …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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A STATCOM based Control Strategy for Power Quality Improvement in a Hybrid Non-Autonomous Power System
Abstract: Power generating from solar and wind systems are more reliable and they have many advantages compare with conventional power generation systems. However, these solar and wind power systems are unpredictable in nature and varying with atmospheric conditions. When they operating alone they are poor power sources. Fortunately, these problems can be overcome by integrating these power sources. However, when these hybrid systems are interconnected to utility grid induce power quality …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 15–29 Read article
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IoT Applications for Meter Security and Energy Efficiency in Smart Grids
Abstract: This research aims to address the drawbacks of conventional energy billing systems by introducing an affordable Prepaid Energy Meter that uses an ATmega328 microprocessor. The discreteness, inaccuracy, high cost, and sluggish processing of the current systems result in inefficiencies in both labor and time. The susceptibility of traditional invoicing techniques to energy and power theft is a serious problem. By operating under the tenet of "Pay first and then use …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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IoT Applications for Meter Security and Energy Efficiency in Smart Grids
Abstract: This research aims to address the drawbacks of conventional energy billing systems by introducing an affordable Prepaid Energy Meter that uses an ATmega328 microprocessor. The discreteness, inaccuracy, high cost, and sluggish processing of the current systems result in inefficiencies in both labor and time. The susceptibility of traditional invoicing techniques to energy and power theft is a serious problem. By operating under the tenet of "Pay first and then use …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY METER FOR NON- ESSENTIAL LOADS
Abstract: The growing demand for accurate, cost-effective, and sustainable energy monitoring solutions has accelerated advancements in smart metering, non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM), and real-time consumption analysis. This research paper consolidates and extends insights from recent developments in energy metering technologies, focusing on battery-free sensing, IoT- enabled monitoring, life-cycle sustainability, and meter performance under distorted grid conditions. Building upon prior work on non-intrusive and adaptive load monitoring, this study proposes an integrated …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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IoT-Based Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
Abstract: Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular due to rising fuel costs and environmental concerns in contemporary applications, where energy storage systems power a wide range of devices, from small gadgets to big electric vehicles and renewable energy grids, efficient battery management is becoming more and more crucial. This study proposes the design and implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based battery management system (BMS) that can continually monitor vital …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Power quality Enhancement & Mitigating Neutral current in 3P4W Distribution System with DSTATCOM Using TIES
Abstract: Three-Phase four-wire distribution systems face severe power quality issues like poor voltage regulation, high reactive power and harmonics current burden, load unbalancing, excessive neutral current, etc.This creates excessive neutral current each of elementary and harmonic frequency and also the neutral conductor gets full. By integration section shifting into an especially low zero section sequence electric resistance electrical device with single or multiple outputs, substantial reduction of triplen, fifth and seventh …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–15 Read article