A5025080088- Microgrid Control and Optimization
- Wind Turbine Control Systems
- Frequency Control in Power Systems
- Advanced DC-DC Converters
- Power System Optimization and Stability
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Real-time simulation and control systems
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Power Systems and Renewable Energy
- Electric Motor Design and Analysis
- Islanding Detection in Power Systems
University College Dublin
2020-2025
Hybrid renewable energy sources (RES)-diesel systems are now being considered as an economic, attractive and clean option for remote isolated microgrids, to offset diesel consumption by displacing generation from conventional units; however, system security stability is a challenge the penetration of RES increases. In this context, Demand Response (DR) can be used increase grid flexibility, improve efficiency, facilitate RES. Thermostatically controllable loads (TCLs), i.e., electric water...
In recent years, the increasing integration of non-synchronous renewables into power systems has raised concerns about stability and system services. This led to increased recognition importance "grid-forming" capabilities for future generation storage technologies. One such promising technology is Type 5 hydrostatic transmission-based wind turbine (HSWT), which combines a transmission with directly grid-connected synchronous generator. Consequently, HSWTs benefit from advantages machines,...
Variable speed wind turbines (VSWTs) do not inherently contribute to a system's synchronous inertia, but, by implementing additional control loops, it is possible emulate the frequency response of conventional power plants. In contrast, hydrostatic transmission-based turbine (HSWT) replaces gearbox and converter VSWT with transmission (HST) drive generator directly connected grid. addition, hydraulic accumulator can be integrated into HST, enabling short-term energy storage capability...
Power systems have traditionally relied on synchronous generators to maintain system strength and physical inertia, with various "synchronous" attributes being valued as converter-based renewable sources displace conventional generation. As a result, Type V, wind turbines, the ability provide similar characteristics machines may become more attractive for future high-RES systems. Among V concepts, hydrostatic transmission-based turbines (HSWTs) employ principles transmit power from turbine...