Photovoltaic (PV) systems encounter substantial losses throughout their lifespan due to the different derating factors of PV modules. Those factors mainly vary according to the geographical location and PV panel characteristics. However, the availabl...
Derating is widely applied to electronic components and products to ensure or extend their operational life for the targeted application. However, there are currently no derating guidelines for Li-ion batteries. This paper presents derating methodolo...
This paper presents a method for determining the load capacity of three-phase squirrel-cage induction motors supplied with a balanced distorted voltage containing rotating harmonics (1st, 5th, 7th, 11th, 13th,...). The method is based on the dependen...
Capacity markets (CM) are energy markets created to ensure energy supply security. Energy storage devices provide services in the CMs. Li-ion batteries are a popular type of energy storage device used in CMs. The battery lifetime is a key factor in d...
Multiphase machines are very convenient for applications that require high reliability. In this two-part survey, the state of the art about fault tolerance in multiphase drives is reviewed. In Part 1, an overview including numerous fault types was pr...
This paper presents the results of load capacity calculations for three-phase squirrel-cage induction motors supplied with distorted voltage with rotating harmonics. The calculations were made on the basis of a commonly used model of an induction mac...
Power generation units based on the bio-syngas system face two main challenges due to (i) the possible temporary shortage of primary sources and (ii) the engine power derating associated with the use of low-energy density fuels in combustion engines....
Increased deployment of intermittent renewable energy plants raises concerns about energy security and energy affordability. Capacity markets (CMs) have been implemented to provide investment stability to generators and secure energy generation by re...
The object of this research was a self-resonated inverter, based on paralleled Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs), for high-frequency induction heating equipment, operating in a wide range of output powers, applicable for research and industr...
It is getting more common every day to install inverters that offer several grid support services in parallel. As these services are provided, a simultaneous need arises to know the combined limit of the inverter for those services. In the present pa...
This paper presents a control scheme for a photovoltaic (PV) system that uses a single-phase grid-connected inverter with low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability. In this scheme, two PI regulators are used to adjust the power angle and voltage mod...
With the increasing penetration of renewable energy, power system frequency stability faces multiple challenges. In addition to the decline of system inertia traditionally provided by synchronous machines, uncertainties such as wind power forecast er...
With increasing residential electricity demand, hybrid energy systems capable of simultaneously improving affordability, reliability, and environmental performance have become increasingly important. This paper develops an integrated techno-economic...
The performance of electric vehicle (EV) drivetrains depends on the power capability of individual components, including the battery pack, motor drive, and electric motor. To ensure safety, maximum power must be limited by considering the constraint...
The thermal design of electrical machines has numerous influencing factors. This paper compares different cooling methods, their volume flow rates and other machine parameters with regard to the continuous power of a PMSM. Understanding the character...
In the literature, there are many different photovoltaic (PV) component sizing methodologies, including the PV/inverter power sizing ratio, recommendations, and third-party field tests. This study presents the state-of-the-art for gathering pertinent...
According to the global perspective, overpopulated urban areas require increased electric utility and demand. The national and regional energy supply and distribution companies find it difficult to fulfill this increasing demand. This study involves...
To address the low-voltage violations that may occur in distribution networks with high penetration of distributed photovoltaic (PV) during sunset and evening peak periods under extreme high-temperature conditions, this paper establishes a source&nda...
Transformer load losses cause various adverse effects, such as derating, a decreased lifetime, and greenhouse gas emissions. In this paper, the load losses caused by non-linear loads on distribution transformers are analyzed. For this study, the load...
For remote offshore wind farms, transmitting power to the main onshore grid via a Voltage Source Converter High Voltage Direct Current (VSC-HVDC) system is the mainstream of power transmission. It is not only cost-effective in long-distance transmiss...
Small island developing states (SIDS) are the lowest emitters of greenhouse gases yet are the most vulnerable to the impacts of global climate warming. Many islands, such as the Caribbean islands, identified solar photovoltaics as a technology for re...
Balancing decarbonization with grid reliability requires managing renewable volatility through Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPSs) or Capacity Remuneration Mechanisms (CRMs) alongside carbon emission trading (CET). However, their comparative systemi...
Deep decarbonization is the goal of modern power systems, so it is inevitable that large-scale wind farms will be integrated into systems. This also gives rise to many problems, which have been studied in detail in the literature. However, these stud...
Reliable electric-power restoration is important for autonomous ships because propulsion, navigation, communication, and emergency loads depend on a compact shipboard distribution network with limited generation redundancy. This paper studies the fau...
Grid-forming battery energy storage systems (BESSs) can provide fast active-power modulation for oscillation damping, but adaptive action should be limited when modal evidence is weak or the damping-service power reserve is scarce. This paper develop...
Due to the lack of grid power availability in rural areas, hybrid renewable energy sources are integrated with microgrids to distribute reliable power to remote locations. This optimal hybrid system is created using a solar photovoltaic system, wind...
The current design practice of composite material aeronautical structures imposes the use of knock-down structural material allowables to take into account the high sensitivity to environmental exposure (i.e., moisture, temperature, damages). The “mo...
The increase in small satellites demands the integration of commercial components to reduce costs and development time. However, the lack of standardized system-level methodologies to mitigate radiation-induced degradation limits their adoption. Alth...
High direct normal irradiation and a large residual stream from oil-palm processing make the Colombian Caribbean an attractive site for firm renewable power, yet the balance between thermal energy storage (TES) and biomass backup for supercritical CO...
Academic laboratories increasingly deploy DC motor-driven equipment, but wireless control faces two challenges: congestion in the 2.4 GHz band and the absence of application-layer confidentiality. This paper presents a 433 MHz LoRa-based wireless joy...
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the recast TEN-T guidelines have reset the deployment trajectory for high-power recharging on the trans-European transport network. For the five Balkan EU-member states—Bulgaria, Croati...
The adoption of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as secondary rechargeable batteries across many industries, including consumer electronics, electromobility, industrial tools, and electrical energy storage, is on the rise. As lithium-ion batteries approa...
This research paper aimed to design and present a sensitivity analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic-fuel-cell-battery (PV/FC/B) system to supply a small community for the recently planned grand city NEOM in Saudi Arabia. The location of the city of NEOM...
Due to a limitation in the magnitude of the three-phase output inverter currents, the output active power of the photovoltaic (PV) unit has been de-rated during low voltage ride through, which brings great instability risk to the power system. With t...