Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis in Electrical Engineering, 3rd Edition

A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".

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Dear Colleagues,

Mathematics and electrical engineering have always existed mutually. Mathematics is the science of studying numbers, quantities, geometry, and shapes, while electrical engineering deals with, among others, the practical application of mathematical theory in circuit design, electromagnetics, and electronics. To bridge the gap between mathematical problems and real-world solutions, numerical processes have evolved into solving complex mathematical models based on high-end computation. We kindly invite you to submit your research articles to our Special Issue titled “Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis in Electrical Engineering, 3rd Edition”. The scope of this Special Issue will cover mathematical methods and techniques in electrical engineering, including analytical, semi-numerical, and numerical-based computational modeling and analyses of electrical engineering problems, as well as mathematical and numerical designs for industrial-based electrical engineering devices and systems.

Suggested Topics for this Special Issue include the following:

  • Numerical and analytical methods and simulation of electromagnetic fields, devices, and systems;
  • Mathematical and numerical modeling in electrical power engineering;
  • Computational techniques for efficient numerical analysis of electrical devices and networks;
  • Fast numerical modeling and analysis techniques for prototyping of electrical machines;
  • Mathematical and numerical processes in power system and electrical machine optimization;
  • Applied mathematics in power engineering theory and design;
  • Thermal analysis and control of electrical machines based on mathematical modeling and simulations;
  • Finite element analyses for industrial design feasibility of renewable energy devices.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Udochukwu B. Akuru
Prof. Dr. Ogbonnaya I. Okoro
Prof. Dr. Yacine Amara
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Keywords

  • applied mathematics
  • finite element analysis
  • numerical modeling and analysis
  • analytical modeling
  • electrical power engineering
  • electrical machines
  • electrical networks
  • renewable energy devices
  • design optimization
  • power systems
  • electromagnetic fields
  • mathematical modeling
  • computer-aided design and modeling
  • industrial design and prototyping

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Optimal Design of Integrated Energy Systems Based on Reliability Assessment
by Dong-Min Kim, In-Su Bae, Jae-Ho Rhee, Woo-Chang Song and Sunghyun Bae
Mathematics 2025, 13(23), 3734; https://doi.org/10.3390/math13233734 - 21 Nov 2025
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This paper presents an optimal-design methodology for small-scale Integrated Energy Systems (IESs) that couple electricity and heat in distributed networks. A hybrid reliability assessment integrates probabilistic state enumeration with scenario-based simulation. Mathematically, the design is cast as a stochastic, reliability-driven ranking: time-sequential Monte [...] Read more.
This paper presents an optimal-design methodology for small-scale Integrated Energy Systems (IESs) that couple electricity and heat in distributed networks. A hybrid reliability assessment integrates probabilistic state enumeration with scenario-based simulation. Mathematically, the design is cast as a stochastic, reliability-driven ranking: time-sequential Monte Carlo (MC) produces estimators of Loss of Load Probability (LOLP), Expected Energy Not Supplied (EENS), and Self-Sufficiency Rate (SSR), which are normalized and combined into a Composite Reliability Index (CRI) that orders candidate siting/sizing options. The case study is the D-campus microgrid with Photovoltaic (PV), Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Fuel Cell (FC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs), and Heat Energy Storage Systems (HESSs; also termed TESs), across multiple siting and sizing scenarios. Results show consistent reductions in LOLP and EENS and increases in SSR as distributed energy resource capacity increases and resources are placed near critical nodes, with the strongest gains observed in the best-performing configurations. The CRI also reveals trade-offs across intermediate scenarios. The operational concept of the campus Energy Management System (EMS), including full operating modes and scheduling logic, is developed to maintain a design focus on reliability-driven decision making. Probability-based formulations, reliability metrics, and the sequential MC setup underpin the proposed ranking framework. The proposed method supports Distributed Energy Resource (DER) sizing and siting decisions for reliable, autonomy-oriented IESs. Full article
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Numerical Optimization of Neuro-Fuzzy Models Using Evolutionary Algorithms for Electricity Demand Forecasting in Pre-Tertiary Institutions
by Stephen O. Oladipo, Udochukwu B. Akuru and Ogbonnaya I. Okoro
Mathematics 2025, 13(16), 2648; https://doi.org/10.3390/math13162648 - 18 Aug 2025
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Reliable electricity supply in educational facilities demands predictive frameworks that reflect usage patterns and consumption variability. This study investigates electricity-consumption forecasting in lower-to-middle-income pre-tertiary institutions in Western Cape, South Africa, using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFISs) optimized by evolutionary algorithms. Using genetic algorithm [...] Read more.
Reliable electricity supply in educational facilities demands predictive frameworks that reflect usage patterns and consumption variability. This study investigates electricity-consumption forecasting in lower-to-middle-income pre-tertiary institutions in Western Cape, South Africa, using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFISs) optimized by evolutionary algorithms. Using genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms, the impact of two clustering techniques, Subtractive Clustering (SC) and Fuzzy C-Means (FCM), along with their cogent hyperparameters, were investigated, yielding several sub-models. The efficacy of the proposed models was evaluated using five standard statistical metrics, while the optimal model was also compared with other variants and hybrid models. Results obtained showed that the GA-ANFIS-FCM with four clusters achieved the best performance, recording the lowest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 3.83, Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 2.40, Theil’s U of 0.87, and Standard Deviation (SD) of 3.82. The developed model contributes valuable insights towards informed energy decisions. Full article
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