Engineering Proceedings, Volume 47, Issue 1

The XXXI Electrical and Electronic Engineering Conference (XXXI JIEE-2023) is an annual event organized by the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador [...]

This article presents the development of a prototype software for a terrestrial digital TV signal spectrum analyzer using software-defined radio (SDR). This study involves four phases: signal reception from Quito’s TV channels, configuring the...

This work presents an overview of fifth-generation (5G) technology, its key functionalities, and its applications. Then, we introduce the topic of 5G radio network planning, making analysis and design methods for coverage and capacity determinations,...

Ecuador may face an accelerated energy transition in the next 15 years due to the reduction of its oil reserves, affecting industries that require oil derivatives. To achieve a transition toward renewable energy without affecting the industry, this r...

This paper discusses the innovative application of a new methodology for acquiring load curves in energy systems such as Azogues Electric Company (EEA). The proposed approach imports the database from Excel and, through an iterative clustering algori...

Standardization and collaborative integration are fundamental for the implementation of Industry 4.0. The Open Communication Platform Unified Architecture (OPC UA) standard plays a crucial role in communication by enabling the development of heteroge...

This paper presents an overview of the findings in the handover (HO) process performance within three routes in Quito, Ecuador. We used the Net-Monitor Software to gather information from one of the three national mobile operators. Then, we used the...

This paper introduces the design and fabrication of a versatile capacitor bank developed specifically for its integration within the innovative flash joule heating (FJH) technique, aimed at synthesizing graphene. The capacitor bank offers two adaptab...

In today’s world, the integration of renewable energies is essential to meet the surging global energy demand and reduce pollution. Ecuador, with its favorable geographical location, boasts abundant renewable resources. Currently, the country h...

With emerging technologies like cloud computing and big data, managing traditional networks has become more demanding. Software-defined networking (SDN) promises faster implementation, flexibility, and simplified network management. However, due to S...

The significance of electric vehicles is progressively escalating, underscoring the criticality of technologies underpinning the functionality of their propulsion systems. This particular case study delves into the simulation of field-oriented contro...

Decentralized generation has gained importance in the energy industry, since self-consumption with renewable resources presents attractive costs and allows load management actions. In this sense, photovoltaic generation systems are a promising techno...

This research article presents a comprehensive study focusing on advancing radar systems for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance in cluttered environments. The proliferation of UAV technology and its diverse applications have raised concerns a...

An Electric Power System (EPS) is a dynamic system that, due to continuous variations in the load, the presence of disturbances, switching operations, and/or the operation of the protection system, is never in a steady state. A deficit in generation...

This article presents the implementation and the evaluation of a transmission–reception system for Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) within the context of fifth-generation cellular networks (5G/NR). The research focuses on characterizin...

Industrial robots are used in a variety of industrial process tasks, and due to the complexity of the environment in which these systems are deployed, more robust and accurate control methods are required. Deep reinforcement learning emerges as a com...

This paper shows the implementation and performance analysis of motion control algorithms for a 3D Concrete Printing system based on an industrial robotic arm. This work is part of the project of digital fabrication of low-cost housing. Regarding the...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cancer drug research, cellular lines serve as invaluable tools for understanding drug-sensitive and drug-resistant tumors. The computational representation of cellular lines is usually based on genomic profiling,...

An improved ring resonator structure consisting of a capacitive coupling fixture is presented. Dielectric characterization is carried out using a fitting method that allows for comparison between measured and simulated results by setting a coupling l...

The modernization of the current electric power grid into a smart grid requires the integration of advanced instrumentation, automation, and communication technologies to optimize efficiency, safety, and reliability. In traditional power grids, commu...

As the penetration level of solar power generation increases in smart cities and microgrids, an automatic energy management system (EMS) without human supervision is most communly deployed. Therefore, assuring safe and reliable data against cyber att...

A problem with applying machine learning for analyzing power system dynamics is the lack of specific datasets. In this realm, defining a strong methodology to obtain power system dynamic data is an important task prior to the application of any machi...

In the ever-evolving construction industry, the incorporation of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) through Low-power Wireless Area Networks (LPWAN), such as LoRaWAN, has emerged as a practical solution for addressing the challenges posed by th...

The proposed work offers a concise review of the application of machine learning (ML) to cellular network handovers (HO) via the Systematic Mapping Study (SMS) methodology, emphasizing the problem areas and requirements. The key points include the pa...

This report presents the development of a robotic arm for the efficient packaging of chocolates in a small-scale process. The robotic arm has a PRR (prismatic–rotational–rotational) configuration and uses a universal vacuum grip (UVG) to...