A5052658635- Microgrid Control and Optimization
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Islanding Detection in Power Systems
- Electric Motor Design and Analysis
- Smart Grid Security and Resilience
- Real-time simulation and control systems
- HVDC Systems and Fault Protection
- Advanced DC-DC Converters
- Induction Heating and Inverter Technology
- Wireless Power Transfer Systems
- Multilevel Inverters and Converters
- Optimal Power Flow Distribution
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
- Magnetic Properties and Applications
- Power Systems and Renewable Energy
- Wind Turbine Control Systems
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Control and Dynamics of Mobile Robots
- Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems
- Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
- Power System Optimization and Stability
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Magnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics
Opal-Rt Technologies (Canada)
2019-2021
McGill University
2014-2018
King Saud University
2012-2013
Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia)
2012-2013
Medpace (United States)
2009
The integration of smart grid technologies in interconnected power system networks presents multiple challenges for the industry and scientific community. To address these challenges, researchers are creating new methods validation of: control, interoperability, reliability Internet Things systems, distributed energy resources, modern equipment applications covering stability, operation, cybersecurity. Novel laboratory testing electrical systems incorporate novel simulation techniques...
With reference to the newly released microgrid standards, design and real-time implementation of a centralized control system is presented in this article. In grid-connected mode, utility grid will provide voltage frequency at point connection. The assets within follow power command references provided by system. islanded energy storage (ESS) can all other generators. Based on state-of-charge ESS, rule-based dispatch proposed, with priority given diesel generator then middle state charge...
This paper proposes a torque cancellation strategy for nonisolated three-phase integrated battery charger topology light and medium duty electric vehicle drives based on six-phase permanent magnet (PM) synchronous machines. The requires grid interface utilizes the machine windings as input filter inductances after minor reconfiguration. drive power electronics are used to control currents drawn from grid. current flowing through induces PM rotor which is eliminated by proposed in charging...
The reduced inertia in power system introduces more operation risks and challenges due to the degraded frequency performance. existing virtual control fast response tackle this issue are restricted by energy resource behind converter. In article, an improved synchronous machine is proposed, considering limitation of storage speed capacity. fast-acting used emulate damping. consumed both services dynamic process steady-state state also investigated. An recovery designed restore emulation...
The study proposes a non‐isolated three‐phase integrated battery charger (IBC) based on electric vehicle drivetrains that have two permanent magnet synchronous motors with shafts coupled via torque coupler. windings of both machines are used as input filter inductances after reconfiguration and connected to grid in charging mode. Their existing traction inverters operated controls the power from grid. total produced shaft during operation is analysed strategy eliminate it proposed. not only...
The power system is being decentralized as it moves towards becoming a smart grid. Loads, distributed generation and storage will be managed microgrids. To ensure reliability the total installed capacity of grid should more than expected Maximum Demand (MD) on it. It much economical to schedule MD instead adding deal with balance issue. Response (DR) within microgrid provides various ways reducing MD. This paper focuses price based demand response (PBDR) schemes two part tariff Time Use...
Abstract Utilities are employing various price-based demand response schemes to curtail the maximum on system. For succeed, better algorithms, dataset and critical studies analyzing effect of different pricing need be done. This article models load-scheduling problem from consumers' perspective as a decision-making proposes algorithms learn optimal schedule. provides simulation framework with generalized load pattern tariff profile so that tariffs profiles can tested design evaluate...
An attempt to tackle the inherent instability of two wheel platform has been made. Control this unbalanced system is achieved by implementing an adaptive rendition classic PD control. The implementation procedure and relevant theory behind autonomous balancing movement robot also demonstrated. stability responses self-balancing verified practical results.
Battery chargers for plugin electric vehicles can be costly and add to the weight volume of vehicle when designed on-board. Conversely, integrated battery not only re-use already available components on-board but also provide a higher charging power capability than their dedicated counterparts. Such use traction motor's windings as input filter connected three-phase supply. Surface mounted permanent magnet motors have been used apparent risk rotor movement while charging. This paper...
A Microgrid is a devised grouping of loads, generation sources and energy storage interfaced through fast response power electronics to form small scale network. The paper discusses the complexities that could be faced by existing Saudi Arabian Grid when Distributed Generation Resources are introduced it. Considering case microgrid simulating network similar T D structure Kingdom Arabia (KSA), comparative analysis two different buses (AC DC) for presented.
Demand Response (DR) has gained importance in the recent years. The prime objective of DR is to reduce maximum demand. There are various schemes. This study focuses on price based schemes which consumer motivated change his load demand pattern by pricing incentives. paper presents an algorithm solve scheduling problem under variable scheme. To this end formulates as a singe stage decision making and solves it using Pursuit Algorithm, maintains agreeable balance between exploration...
The paper presents an integrated battery charger topology for a dual three phase delta connected surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous machine used in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Design requirements the are also summarized from relevant standards. A suitable model is developed and to validate simulation of charger. Simulation results presented which confirm functionality
The reduced inertia due to integration of power-electronic converters brings about large frequency deviation and rate change (ROCOF) in power system which may trigger protection or increase the tears wears generators. existing synthetic fast response based on renewable energy resource is limited by unidirectional reserve, while emerging virtual synchronous machine (VSM) control storage needed DC side. In this paper, an enhanced VSM proposed, considering limitation speed capacity. fast-acting...
This article presents a multi-objective design optimization of the transverse flux linear motor with an inner mover using shuffled frog leaping algorithm. The target is to reduce weight while maximizing its thrust force as well minimizing detent force. variables problem are stator pole length, air-gap winding window width, and where these affect characteristics. response surface methodology was used obtain mathematical model weight, force, in terms variables. Finite-element computations were...
DC fast charging reduces the time for electric vehicles, however, it requires large power demand from grid during each EV charging. is random in nature. At peak load periods of distribution network, energy requirement may become as high five times normal load, due to loads. This paper proposes a management strategy integrating infrastructure with grid. An system charge scheduling algorithm proposed control rate vehicles fast-charging station, effectively decreasing stress on load. The...
Demand Response (DR) is a useful tool to develop balance between the available generation and loads under smart grid environment. There are various price based schemes implement DR flatten load profile. Hence, for benefit of customers, proper scheduling required lower usage electricity during peak periods in order decrease cost. This work formulates as multi stage decision making problem or Markov Decision Problem (MDP). Reinforcement learning (RL) has been used solve many problems...
The gradually reduced inertia in powers system due to proliferation of renewable energy resource may lead larger frequency deviation and change rate thus fault protection triggering. Type-IV wind turbine generator (WTG) can provide damping via releasing the rotational by adopting virtual synchronous (VSG) control. However, stored for emulation depends on its machine side speed. To investigate impact emulation, linearized model VSG-controlled type-IV WTG is established present research. It...
The use of distributed control systems for microgrid has gained traction in recent years their reliability and modularity. As part core functions, islanding is implemented to enhance power supply during outages. This paper proposes a multi-agent system architecture the management assets. Specifically, it addresses problem, whereas three agent categories are designed energy resources, loads other proposed approach unique as centrally sources critical commands while keeping execution local...
The demand for higher power density in electric traction applications has led to compact design requirements drives complicating its thermal management. Therefore, the drive's management be addressed by and/or control. Normally, inverter becomes bottleneck providing transient rated peak torque at zero and near speeds due current conduction longer fundamental frequency cycles. This paper presents strategies based on both limitation an alternate modulation scheme that redistributes losses...
This paper presents a Multi FPGA based solution for large power systems and Microgrids real-time simulation. The proposed platform allows control protection devices to be designed tested in virtual system, before they can implemented physical system. promotes flexibility of operation with no risk components failure under any contingency analysis. To demonstrate the effectiveness OPAL-RT platform, distribution network (DN) 210 bus bars Microgrid (MG) are considered. MG includes solar panel...
In this paper, a modular generic microgrid controller adaptive to different compositions and applications is presented. The rule-based dispatch strategy designed maintain power balance, follow the reference at point of interconnection, while reducing renewable generation curtailment load shedding. main feature architecture adaptivity removal or addition assets. When assets are removed from microgrids, can adapt variation by setting their constraints as zero. more same type added, they be...