Engineering Proceedings, Volume 46, Issue 1

The adoption of renewable energy sources, particularly wind energy, has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Wind energy generation requires efficient and reliable generators that can convert wind energy into usable electrical energy. Switched Rel...

This paper represents the ways in which a secure and reliable voting machine could be implemented using hardware descriptive language, which in this case is Verilog. In order to emphasize security, the proposed design is implemented in two ways. The...

This paper is based on a project titled underwater acoustic communication in which communication is performed between transmitter and receiver side underwater using water as a channel; data are is transmitted through a piezo transducer underwater, wh...

This research paper presents a study on the preparation and characterization of nano graphite materials (NGMs) from lemon and orange peel powder using the pyrolysis method. The NGMs were analyzed using X-ray Diffractometer (XRD) and Fourier transform...

The degradation of Zinc Oxide Surge Arresters (ZnOSA) is commonly detected by the resistive component of its leakage current ‘I_r’. The methods previously employed to extract the resistive component of the leakage current were intricate an...

The classical problem of islanding detection in distributed generation falls into the commonly used categories known as passive, active, and hybrid techniques. These approaches vary in terms of their accuracy, security, and dependability. Detecting i...

Drowsiness has become a significant contributing factor to traffic accidents in modern times, posing a major concern to society. Driver fatigue or sleepiness leads to decreased reaction time, diminished attention, and compromised decision-making abil...

An IoT-based wireless centralized monitoring system has been proposed which is an effective way to monitor and control building systems. The system will serve the purpose of replacing an old and expensive PLC-based and wire-based management system. T...

In this paper, the model predictive control technique is proposed to control the voltage balancing for the subway train 1500 V DC system for variable loads. This paper compares the conventional neutral point clamped converter (NPC) using the control...

A common medium access control (MAC) protocol used in Wi-Fi networks is the distributed coordination function (DCF). In the past few decades, a number of network simulators have been developed to validate their analytical models for DCF and other MAC...

Pakistan is facing the deepest energy and economic crisis of its history. In fact, the ongoing economic crisis is more or less due to the energy crisis. In spite of this critical situation, Pakistan began from a meager 70 MW installed capacity at the...

It has been observed from many pieces of research and through applications that robotic movements using human interaction are considered dangerous, tiresome and require extraordinary precision and smooth control. Specifically, medical and healthcare...

A dual-band UWB coplanar waveguide monopole antenna is presented in this paper. The antenna proposed in this paper consists of an FR4 substrate, two ground planes, and a rectangular patch. The size of the antenna proposed is 24 × 25 × 1 m...

This study presents a performance analysis of a half-bridge commutation cell using MATLAB/Simulink simulations. The behavior of IGBTs as semiconductor switches is examined under diverse load conditions, and the power losses, including conduction and...

The increasing demand for electricity has put a strain on existing power transmission and distribution systems. As a result, utilities are often forced to overload their existing systems, which can lead to voltage instability, transmission line conge...

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are made of manganese dioxide (MnO₂) and Ag-doped manganese dioxide (Ag-MnO₂) counter electrodes (CEs). Herein, MnO₂ and Ag-MnO₂ were synthesized using the hydrothermal method and deposited through the drop casting...

A Multilevel Inverter (MLI) meets the power requirements of most power electronic applications. It can provide an AC supply with better power quality. The higher number of levels in an MLI results in better power quality output. The fundamental quest...

The energy demand in Pakistan is escalating owing to the growing population, rapid urbanization, and industrial growth. Therefore, the development and execution of Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) policies and initiatives are critical fo...

With the increasing predilection for renewable energy sources across the world, the novel idea of a miniature version of a grid, called a microgrid, has emerged. The efficiency and sustainability of a power grid increase by integrating distributed en...

The farming of ground birds requires extensive labor for the timely feeding and watering of the birds, in addition to cleaning their manure. An autonomous farming system can not only reduce labor costs but can also ensure timely feeding and automatic...

Technical losses in transmission systems are crucial for short-term planning and decision-making, particularly in complex systems. Traditional deterministic methods like Newton–Raphson prove ineffective in handling systems with a large number o...

Voltage instability is a serious condition that can occur in a power system. An imbalance in reactive power, inadequate utilization of voltage control devices, loss of a component or an abrupt rise in load demand can cause this entire disturbance whi...

Solar energy is a green and sustainable source of energy which can be converted to electrical power through photovoltaic (PV) panels. In an electrical network system, electrical energy is supplied to end consumers through utility networks. Smart Grid...

This research attempts to develop a smart kit that is compatible with any single-phase energy meter with features like home automation and peak load management. Power values are obtained by measuring current, voltage and power factor on the load side...

The information that needs to be communicated to the partner depends heavily on how emotions are expressed in human communication. There are many different ways that people can communicate their feelings. Body language, facial expressions, eye contac...

Imparting quality higher education is one of the main tasks of the higher education institutes (HEIs). With advancements in teaching, learning, and assessment, new methods have evolved. In engineering education, the Washington Accord is considered a...

In the realm of renewable energy harvesting, nanomaterials doping with rare-earth ions is gaining traction. Lanthanum-doped ZnO thin films were synthesized using the sol–gel technique, with various La weight percentages. The X-ray diffraction (...

Electrical Power quality in distribution systems is crucial to both utility and consumers simultaneously. The main issue that affects the quality factor of electrical distribution systems is phase load imbalance. Phase imbalance is a major issue in d...

Due to its superior performance, rapid development, and environmental friendliness, the permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM), in all of its various design forms, is becoming a crucial component in electric vehicle (EV) applications. This resea...

The elimination of position sensors allows sensorless control to minimizing the size, cost, and additional layers of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). In this work, a new flux estimator with an active disturbance rejection controller (AD...

This research paper explores the relationship between different functionalities of aircraft and investigates the impact of increased air travel on carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and hydrocarbon emissions. These emissions contribute to bo...

Early detection of mesothelioma, a severe form of cancer commonly associated with asbestos exposure, is a significant challenge that greatly affects prognosis. This study addresses this issue using Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, including Gradient...

Due to the precarious underwater environment, many tasks are impossible to carry out with manned vehicles. It is due to the development of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that exploration, surveillance, and research have been carried out like n...

The physical properties of water cause an underwater image to degrade. Enhancing damaged underwater photos is an important topic of study. Several academics have used various picture-enhancing methods and models. We have included a hyper-Laplacian re...

This study focuses on the design of a dual-band microstrip patch antenna, which is capable of operating in two different frequency bands, specifically the 4.9 GHz and 6.7 GHz WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) bands. With the growing popularity of wi...

Social media has become a popular platform for accessing and sharing news, but it has also led to a rise in fake news, posing serious risks. The ease of dissemination and constant flow of information raise concerns about the spread of incorrect infor...

Solar irradiance, the power of sunlight received on a given surface area during a specific time, is crucial in determining the efficiency and performance of solar power systems, as it directly influences the electricity units generated by photovoltai...

Distribution system parameter estimation plays a vital role in the overall control and monitoring of the network. A conventional technique to obtain information about the system voltages and line currents involves iterative load flow procedures. Such...

The paper presents a compact dual-band pentagonal-shaped patch antenna, with resonating frequencies 7.6 GHz and 12 GHz, that is used for satellite communication, 5G application, and high-speed applications. The proposed antenna is designed on an FR4...

The design of a circularly slotted triangular patch radiator with a full-ground structure for 5.8 GHz ISM band applications is the basis for this research. The working band of the suggested miniaturized patch radiator may be adjusted by adjusting the...

DC motors are widely used in industries to provide mechanical power in speed and torque. The position and speed control of DC motors is receiving interest from the scientific community in robotics, especially in robotic arms, a flexible joint manipul...

The inherent complexities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies expose autonomous ships to a wide range of multifaceted interconnected risks. However, very few studies have aimed at the holistic risk assessment of aut...

This research presents a comparative analysis of design parameters in modern power amplifier (PA) architecture trends in various CMOS nano-meter technologies. The design parameters include the signal gain, linearity, output power, and output power ba...

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The Department of Electrical Engineering at NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, in collaboration with the Institute of Engineers Pakistan (IEP), organized the yearly International Electrical Engineering Conference on June 16th and...