- Microgrid Control and Optimization
- Multilevel Inverters and Converters
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Advanced DC-DC Converters
- Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies
- Wind Turbine Control Systems
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Electric Motor Design and Analysis
- Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Sensorless Control of Electric Motors
- Power Quality and Harmonics
- HVDC Systems and Fault Protection
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Real-time simulation and control systems
- solar cell performance optimization
- Magnetic Properties and Applications
- Oil and Gas Production Techniques
- Islanding Detection in Power Systems
- Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
- Power Systems and Renewable Energy
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Water Systems and Optimization
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Frequency Control in Power Systems
Prince Sultan University
2019-2024
Vellore Institute of Technology University
2011-2022
ORCID
2020-2022
University of Malaya
2020
R.V. College of Engineering
2020
SMT (India)
2020
Framework
2020
Energy has been the cornerstone for all technological advancements that are happening in world. The need energy at present is great than ever before and it foreseen to rise future, as a result, triggered us look into zero-emission alternatives i.e. renewables meet our demand. demand surge not only cause, rising fossil fuel prices global warming among major factor such verdict. Governments of nearly nation taking necessary measures will result greater good. Carbon neutralization feat every...
The primary concerns in the practical photovoltaic (PV) system are power reduction due to change operating conditions, such as temperature or irradiance, high computation burden modern maximum point tracking (MPPT) mechanisms, and maximize PV array output during rapid weather conditions. conventional perturb observation (P&O) technique is preferred most of systems. Nevertheless, it undergoes false (MPP) solar insolation wrong decision duty cycle. To avoid computational drift effect, this...
In a DC/AC microgrid system, the issues of DC bus voltage regulation and power sharing have been subject significant amount research. Integration renewable energy into grid involves multiple converters these are vulnerable to perturbations caused by transient events. To enhance flexibility controllability connected converter (GCC), this paper proposes common maintenance control strategy GCC for microgrid. A maximum point tracking algorithm is employed delivered wind turbine photovoltaic...
The following paper validates an algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking using Perturb and Observe technique. starts by setting the computed maximum power PMAX to initial value (usually zero). Next actual PV voltage current are measured at specific intervals instantaneous of power, PACT is computed. compared. If greater than PMAX, it set as new PMAX. At every instant calculated, comparison continuously executed. Hence final will be point which can delivered load. For transfer across load,...
This paper investigates the fault ride through (FRT) capability improvement of a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind turbine using dynamic voltage restorer (DVR). Series compensation terminal during conditions DVR is carried out by injecting at point common coupling to grid maintain constant DFIG stator voltage. However, control crucial in order improve FRT DFIG-based turbines. The combined feed-forward and feedback (CFFFB)-based verifies good transient steady-state responses....
This article proposes a new approach based on bio-inspired Cuckoo Search Algorithm (CSA) that can significantly envisage with several issues for optimal allocation of distribution static compensator (DSTATCOM) in Radial Distribution System (RDS). In the proposed method, locations DSTATCOM are calculated by using Loss Sensitivity Factor (LSF). The size is simulated newly developed CSA. load flow calculations performed fast and efficient backward/forward sweep algorithm. Here, mathematically...
Fault‐ride‐through (FRT) is an imperative capability in wind turbines (WTs) to ensure grid security and transient stability. However, doubly fed induction generator‐based WTs (DFIG‐WTs) are susceptible disturbances voltage, therefore require supplementary protection nominal operation. The recent amendments code requirements FRT has compelled this study of various solutions. Therefore, for improving pre‐installed WTs, re‐configuration using external retrofit‐based solutions more suitable...
The foremost challenge in a microgrid with Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is of managing the intermittent nature renewable energy sources. Therefore, extent integration Battery Storage System (BESS) has increased recently due to its versatility, high density, and efficiency. Generally, BESS grid-tied system fast power adjustment capability. Controversially, during stand-alone mode, it cannot operate absence local Voltage Source (VS) which acts as voltage frequency reference network. To...
The recent advancement in wireless body area networks (WBAN) plays an important role remote health care systems. However, these are suffering from data security and privacy threats. Lack of anonymous authentication secure communication leads to operation failure WBAN. Computational cost preservation the two major hindrances for many existing schemes. Therefore, a efficient privacy-preserving scheme is proposed provide users with low computational cost. performance analysis experimental...
At present, the disturbances like voltage fluctuations, resulting from grid's complexities and unbalanced load conditions, create severe power quality concerns total harmonic distortion (THD) unbalance factor (VUF) of grid voltage. Though custom devices such as distribution-static compensators (D-STATCOMs) improve these concerns, however, accompanying controller plays substantial role. Therefore, this paper proposes a fractional-order sliding mode control (FOSMC) for D-STATCOM to compensate...
A multilevel inverter is a power electronic device that used for high voltage and applications, with the added advantages of low switching stress lower total harmonic distortion (THD), hence reducing size bulk passive filters. This paper proposes new topology cascaded utilizes less number switches than conventional topology. Therefore in circuit, there will be reduction gate driver circuits also effect fewer conducting specific intervals time. The circuitry consists smaller blocks connected...
A multilevel inverter is a power electronic device that used for high voltage and applications has many advantages like, low switching stress, total harmonic distortion (THD). Hence, the size bulkiness of passive filters can be reduced. This paper proposes two new topologies 7-level cascaded with reduced number switches than conventional type which 12 switches. The consist circuits 9 7 same output. Therefore less switches, there will reduction in gate drive circuitry also very few conducting...
In significant cases, the generated voltage needs to be step-up with high conversion ratio by using DC-DC converter as per requirement of load. The drawbacks traditional boost are it required rating semiconductor devices and have input current ripple, low efficiency, reverse recovery diodes. Recently, family Multilevel Boost Converter suggested suitable configuration overcome above drawbacks. this article, hybrid non-isolated non-inverting Nx Interleaved (Nx-IMBC) is analyzed in Continuous...
In remote locations such as villages, islands and hilly areas, there is a possibility of frequent power failures, voltage drops or fluctuations due to grid-side faults. Grid-connected renewable energy systems micro-grid are preferable for meet the local critical load requirements during failures. systems, solar photovoltaic (PV) accessible hybrid PV-battery storage (ESS) more capable providing uninterruptible loads This system also improves dynamics fluctuations. present work, with DC-side...
This study proposes a new approach for the detection of broken rotor bar (BRB) fault in three phase induction motor drive using Hilbert transform (HT) and artificial neural networks (ANNs), where machine is controlled by direct torque control (DTC). HT preferred to develop stator current envelope. The sideband frequency its amplitude samples are input ANN. By fast Fourier transform, components extracted severity determined comparing magnitude an average with fundamental frequency. High...
Fossil fuel-based energy sources are the major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and thus use of renewable (RE) is becoming best alternative cater for increasing demand in both developing developed nations. Chipendeke a rural community Zimbabwe, which electricity partially served by only micro-hydro plant hence, load shedding regular practice keep essential services running. This study explored suitable opportunity identify feasible system with different that can fulfill current...
This paper deals with the management of Energy Storage System (ESS) connected in a microgrid PV array and regulate battery charge, hold discharge operations using DC-DC bidirectional converter based on requirement Load. The along load is simulated for various conditions such as supplying charging battery, only load, PV-Battery both load. output parameters like voltage, current power graphs are plotted analysed each condition. entire Matlab-Simulink environment.
Though the multilevel inverters hold attractive features, usage of more switches in conventional configuration poses a limitation to its wide range application. Therefore, renewed 7-level inverter topology is introduced incorporating least number unidirectional and gate trigger circuitry, thereby ensuring minimum switching losses, reducing size installation cost. The new well suited for drives renewable energy applications. performance quality terms THD losses MLI compared with cascaded...