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Transformer-Less Dynamic Voltage Restorer Employing an Asymmetrical Seven-Level Inverter with Reduced Number of Switches for Improving Power Quality
Abstract: In modern power system, power quality is one of the major concerns. It has become important, especially with the introduction of smart grid, grid-connected renewable energy systems and sophisticated devices, whose performance is very sensitive to the quality of power supply that results in a failure of end-use equipment. One of the major power quality disturbance dealt here is the voltage sag. To solve this problem, custom power devices are …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Sustainable hydraulic system assisted with PV array
Abstract: The paper describes a new hydraulic system to supply water and energy to human settlements as well as to small industry applications, livestock water supply and irrigation of agricultural plantations. The system consists of two interconnected water dams and a single water reservoir; the system is operated by two hydraulic turbines of different power generation capacity. The system has been designed for the Canary Islands, but can be applied to …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 39–54 Read article
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Solar Powered Motion-Activated Camera Based Surveillance System
Abstract: This study presents the design and installation of a solar-powered motion-activated camera aimed at enhancing security while promoting energy efficiency and sustainability. Using a PIR sensor, the system activates only upon detecting motion, reducing unnecessary power usage and data storage. It operates using solar energy, making it suitable for remote areas. With the help of a photovoltaic panel and a rechargeable battery, the system runs only on solar energy, ensuring …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Hardware-Centric Analysis and Optimization of Perturb and Observe Techniques for Maximum Power Point Tracking in Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract: Operating conditions like temperature and irradiance fluctuations can significantly reduce the power output of PV systems, presenting a key challenge. Additionally, contemporary MPPT methods demand high computational resources and face difficulties in maintaining optimal PV array output when weather conditions change quickly. The P&O technique, though widely used, falls short in accurate maximum power point tracking amid sudden shifts in solar insolation due to incorrect adjustments in the duty cycle. …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Hardware-Centric Analysis and Optimization of Perturb and Observe Techniques for Maximum Power Point Tracking in Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract: Operating conditions like temperature and irradiance fluctuations can significantly reduce the power output of PV systems, presenting a key challenge. Additionally, contemporary MPPT methods demand high computational resources and face difficulties in maintaining optimal PV array output when weather conditions change quickly. The P&O technique, though widely used, falls short in accurate maximum power point tracking amid sudden shifts in solar insolation due to incorrect adjustments in the duty cycle. …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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ANN Based Power Quality Identification and Classification in Wind Solar Hybrid System
Abstract: With the development of new functionalities solar and wind energy based hybrid system are upcoming energy source with higher efficiency. Solar and wind energy being naturally available in abundance and non-polluting is one of the most promising sources. Due to the development of modern power electronics devices the power quality of wind solar hybrid system gets affected. Hence due to the increasing usage of sensitive electronic equipments in wind solar …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Fault Location in Two Phase Traction System
Abstract: Owing to the installation of autotransformers at regular intervals along the line, distance protection relays cannot be used with the aim of locating ground faults in 2×25 kV railway power supply systems. The reason is that the ratio between impedance and distance to the fault point is not linear in these electrification systems, unlike in 1×25 kV power systems. Therefore, the location of ground faults represents a complicated task in …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Classification of power quality disturbances using advanced deep learning algorithms for Accurate and efficient electrical signal analysis
Abstract: Power systems today have to deal with more and more power quality issues (PQDs) like voltage drops, rises, harmonics, and transients because more people are using renewable energy sources and electronic devices. These problems can hurt equipment, stop services, and lower the overall reliability of power. In real-time settings, traditional detection methods often don't work as quickly or accurately as they should. This paper looks at how deep learning models, …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Blackout Prevention Methodologies: A Burning Topic of Research
Abstract: Black out means complete shutdown of electrical network due to some circumstances. A large scale power failure or power outage for a certain amount of time happens due to blackout. Black out is a huge threat for power system engineers since it cause huge obstacle and financial losses in human life and utilities. So, blackout must be prevented for the welfare of human and society. Therefore, black out prevention methodologies …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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A novel approach for placement of Phasor Measurement Unit & counting their optimal number
Abstract: In India Power system monitoring is based mainly on measurements provided by Remote Terminal Unit (RTU). For power system measurement synchronized phasor or Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) is popular choice in abroad and its popularity is increasing day by day because of its several feature. Synchrophasor technology was first introduced in india in 2011-12[7],[8],[9]. Direct measurement of voltage or current phasor is possible because of PMU which was not possible …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Optimal Location of Static Var Compensator Using DE Algorithm
Abstract: This paper discusses on the optimal location of Static Var Compensator (SVC) using Differential evolution (DE) algorithm. FACTS devices are employed to improve the power transfer capability and voltage profile in power system networks. Here, the optimal location to place an SVC is identified depending on the power flow, voltage profile and transmission losses. The ability of SVC to improve voltage profile and reduce losses is also analysed. SVC is …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Novel Honey Badger Optimization MPPT Control for a High Gain Non-Isolated DC–DC Converter for PV Applications
Abstract: The Pulse-width modulation (PWM), a technique used by DC-DC power converters, is currently a hot topic in a variety of applications, including those utilising renewable energy sources. Thus, A novel, The development of a very effective non-isolated converter. To extract the maximum PV system power. In varying weather conditions, maximum power is used to control PV system loading. The maximum power of a PV system is controlled using a fractional …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 38–50 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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NEURAL NETWORK APPROACH FOR PROCESSING SUBSTATION ALARMS
Abstract: This paper studies the method of processing of alarms in an electric substation using artificial neural networks (ANN) as a tool. Whenever there is a fault in the power system, or there is a significant change in the network, alarms are issued to the substation operators, with each alarm being associated with a message. This is the driving force for research and experiments regarding innovations of more sophisticated methods of …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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TRENDING TECHNOLOGIES IN POWER ELECTRONICS FOR WIND TURBINE SYSTEM
Abstract: Renewable energy is energy which comes from the natural resources such as from sunlight, wind, rain, Tides and geothermal heat. These resources are renewable and can be naturally replenished. Therefore, for all the practical purposes, these resources can be considered to be inexhaustible, unlike dwindling conventional fossil fuels. The global energy crunch has provided a renewed impetus to the growth and development of Clean and Renewable Energy sources. Clean Development …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 48–54 Read article
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Electrical Power Generation from Foot Step using 555 Timer IC
Abstract: Electricity has now become a basic requirement for all humans. Electricity is used in almost every situation. Without electricity, we would perish. Electricity is employed in everyday life, industries, and transportation, among other things. So, by merely walking on the footstep, we are creating electrical power using renewable energy. Because non-renewable energy is scarce, renewable energy is in high demand these days. This paper discusses the process of generating mechanical …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 20–26 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
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Optimal Power Flow Incorporating Static Var Compensator using PSO Algorithm
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a Particle Swarm Optimization based algorithm for Optimal Power Flow (OPF) incorporating Static VAR Compensator (SVC). Optimal power flow is an essential tool for the proper operation and planning of modern power systems. The main objective of an OPF is to find a stable operation point which minimizes the active power generation cost while satisfying the system and network constraints as generator capacity limits, power balance, …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Algorithms Used for D-STATCOM to Achieve Compensation Current Detection
Abstract: Now a day’s power electronic based equipments are used in industrial and domestic purpose. Passive filter has been used traditionally for mitigating the distortion due to harmonic current in industrial power systems. But they have many drawbacks such as resonance problem, dependency of their performance on the system impedance etc. To overcome of such problem active power filters is introduced. It has no such drawbacks like passive filter. They inject …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–19 Read article
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Power Factor Improvement in Single Phase System Using Active Front End Converter
Abstract: There are some major drawbacks of conventional front end converter like low power factor and high harmonic content. Hence, there is a continuous need for power factor improvement and reduction of line current harmonics. Development of new circuit topologies and control strategies for Power Factor Correction (PFC) and harmonic reduction has become still more essential with the introduction of strong technical IEC standards. This work is based on the difference …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 24–34 Read article