Smart grid technology has received ample attention in past years to develop the traditional power distribution network and to enable the integration of distributed generation units (DGs) to satisfy increasing demand loads and to improve network perfo...
In this paper, an improved hybridization of an evolutionary algorithm, named permutated oppositional differential evolution sine cosine algorithm (PODESCA) and also a sensitivity-based decision-making technique (SBDMT) are proposed to tackle the opti...
In this paper, a multi-objective grey wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm based Bidirectional Long Short Term Memory (BiLSTM) network machine learning (ML) model is proposed for finding the optimum sizing of distributed generators (DGs) and shunt capac...
In modern power systems, the installation of a shunt capacitor bank is one of the cheapest and most widely used methods for improving the voltage profile. One shunt capacitor bank is composed of mass capacitor units and have ground, ungrounded, delta...
Various inverter applications such as electronic vehicles, renewable energy systems, and uninterrupted power supplies have been the motive behind the increasing focus on the DC-AC inverters field. Therefore, DC-AC inverters have been evolving with th...
During the switching on/off of shunt capacitor banks in substations, vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) are required to switch off or to switch on the capacitive current. Therefore, the VCBs have to be operated under a harsh condition to ensure the relia...
In this paper, it is proposed that a two-terminal high voltage direct current (HVDC) be integrated into the power system. Line-commutated converter (LCC)-HVDC is used because of its ability to reduce line losses, which improves overall system efficie...
This work presents an optimal methodology based on an augmented, improved, subtraction-average-based technique (ASABT) which is developed to minimize the energy-dissipated losses that occur during electrical power supply. It includes a way of collabo...
In this work, an efficient hybrid optimization approach entitled harmony search and particle artificial bee colony algorithm is proposed to deal with the distribution network reconfiguration and solar photovoltaic-based distributed generation and shu...
In industry, to improve the power factor in low-voltage power substations, a power factor controller (the most used method) can be installed which connects capacitors banks (connected, or not, with coils) in the electrical installation. The most impo...
The present paper is concerned with a magnetorheological (MR)-damper-based vibration-reduction system with energy harvesting capability considering sprung mass changes. The system represents a mechanical harmonic oscillator with electrical coupling,...
The high resistance connection fault of the stator is a common fault in doubly fed induction generators, which causes a three-phase imbalance in the stator circuit. Since the stator winding is directly connected to the power grid, interference from t...
Improving the efficiency of distribution systems (DSs) through reactive power compensation using shunt capacitor banks is a widely applied practice, as it enhances the voltage profile and reduces operating costs. Owing to the nonlinear nature of DSs,...
Calculation of the reference waveform for the compensating current generated by the shunt active power filter (ShAPF) can be carried out using various methods. In this article, this calculation is performed indirectly on the basis of tracking and pro...
This manuscript presents a significant work in improving the current harmonics extraction algorithm and indirectly improving the injection current produced by a single-phase Photovoltaic Shunt Active Power Filter (PV SAPF). Improvement to the existin...
This paper reviews the optimization strategies for the optimal simultaneous allocation of distributed generation (DG) and shunts capacitor banks (SCBs) in electrical distribution networks. These optimization strategies aim to determine the optimal si...
In electrical distribution systems, shunt capacitors are installed in order to reduce system losses, to enhance the voltage profile, and to free up system capacity. Nevertheless, the installation of shunt capacitors in distribution systems with disto...
A novel methodology based on the recent metaheuristic optimization algorithm Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA) for locating and optimal sizing of renewable distributed generators (RDGs) and shunt capacitor banks (SCBs) on radial distribution networks (RDNs)...
Distribution networks (DNs) now operate under tighter conditions due to rising penetration of renewables, active prosumers, and exposure to transmission-level contingencies. Distribution Network Reconfiguration (DNR) has proven effective for reducing...
This paper introduces an advanced control method for a Shunt Active Power Filter (SAPF), engineered specifically for the compensation of non-active current and power management in DC-powered systems. Non-active current components frequently arise in...
The usage of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for transportation is expected to continue growing, which opens up new possibilities for creating new smart grids. It offers a large-scale penetration of Fast Charging Stations (FCE) in a local utility network. A...
This study introduces a multi-stage, multi-objective optimization framework based on the Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA) for determining the optimal sizing and placement of distributed energy resources (DERs) and associated infrastructure. The p...
This paper applies the Chameleon Swarm Algorithm (CSA) and Snow Geese Algorithm (SGA) for optimizing the placement of electric vehicle charge stations (EVCSs), renewable energy sources (RESs), and shunt capacitors (SCs). The actual power ranges of th...
In power systems, capacitor banks play a significant role in improving voltage profiles, reducing losses, and adjusting power factors. Security measures must be implemented quickly and reliably to protect them from a wide range of threats. As a conse...
As one of the key technologies to solve the problem of high short-circuit current, the fault current limiter (FCL) has become a research hotspot in China and abroad. The overvoltage and protection measures of the FCL are the key technologies for its...
Spiral waves are an intriguing phenomenon that can be found in a variety of chemical and biological systems. We consider the fractional-order resistor–capacitor shunted Josephson junction chaotic oscillator to investigate the spiral wave patter...
The multi-infeed effective short-circuit ratio (MESCR) is widely used in indicating the strength of multi-infeed AC/DC power systems. However, when the widely used MESCR was adopted to evaluate the stability margin of the Eastern China Grid including...
A new control technique known as inverted error deviation (IED) control is incorporated into the main DC-link capacitor voltage regulation algorithm of a three-level neutral-point diode clamped (NPC) inverter-based shunt active power filter (SAPF) to...
The black hole optimization (BHO) method is applied in this research to solve the problem of the optimal reactive power compensation with fixed-step capacitor banks in three-phase networks considering the phase-balancing problem simultaneously. A mas...
This work reports the concept of a shunt negative feedback technique for implementing a millimeter-wave wideband low-noise amplifier. The proposed shunt negative feedback network consists of a resistor–capacitor–inductor configuration. Th...
The interactions between shunt active power filter (APF) and capacitance load tend to result in stability problems and resonance. The conventional model of a shunt APF is not precise enough to reflect this phenomenon. To address it, this paper propos...
This paper presents an alternative methodology to obtain the precise amount of shunt reactive power compensation in order to simultaneously reduce the total reactive power losses, improve the voltage profile and increase the loading margin of power s...
Energy storage systems (ESSs) and active power filters (APFs) are key power electronic technologies for FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Lines). Battery energy storage has a structure similar to a shunt active power filter, i.e., a storage element and...
Battery systems as a vital part of the electrical vehicles are facing major difficulties, the most important matter is the cells unbalancing. The cells unbalancing leads to individual cell voltages differ over time, decreasing the battery pack capaci...
The development of high-performance DC circuit breakers (DCCBs) and rapid fault detection schemes is a crucial and challenging part of advancing Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) HVDC grids. This paper introduces a new current-limiting DCCB that use...
In this study, a new technique is presented for enhancing the vibration suppression of shunted piezoelectrics by using an auxetic composite layer. Finite element models have been created to simulate the dynamic behavior of the piezoelectric composite...
The main aim of this work was the maximization of the energy saving of balanced and unbalanced distribution power systems via system reconfiguration and the optimum capacitor’s bank choice, which were estimated by using a new algorithm: modified Tabu...
One of the effective ways of reducing power system losses is local compensation of part of the reactive power consumption by deploying shunt capacitor banks. Since the capacitor’s impedance is frequency-dependent and it is possible to generate...
A three-phase four-leg inverter-based shunt active power filter (APF) is proposed to compensate three-phase unbalanced currents under unbalanced load conditions in grid-connected operation in this study. Since a DC-link capacitor is required on the D...
Battery management systems (BMS) are a key element in electric vehicle energy storage systems. The BMS performs several functions concerning to the battery system, its key task being balancing the battery cells. Battery cell unbalancing hampers elect...
The extensive usage of power electronic components creates harmonics in the voltage and current, because of which, the quality of delivered power gets affected. Therefore, it is essential to improve the quality of power, as we reveal in this paper. T...
The controlled switching of capacitor banks when properly parameterized brings significant benefits to the bank, circuit breaker, and adjacent equipment by significantly reducing the levels of inrush currents. This article explores and analyzes the w...
For a non-contact detection of defective wire harness in conveyor system, a new method using the electromagnetic (EM) sensor is proposed in this paper. A dual-feed and multi array microstrip patch antenna operating at 5.8 GHz is utilized to design th...
The calculation of the main circuit parameters is the basic part of the engineering design for high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems. Compared to the conventional line commutated converter (LCC), the application of the capacitor com...
In the IoT/wearable devices, the antenna is shared with the receiver and transmitter of the transceiver. This requires the control of the switch between the antenna and the control circuitry to achieve both low insertion loss and high isolation. This...
The shunt active power filter (SAPF) system oscillation is a massive threat to the security and stability of the power grid. This study classifies SAPF oscillation into two categories according to the difference in mechanisms. The SAPF oscillation in...
This paper presents the integration of shunt capacitors in the radial distribution grids (RDG) with constant and time-varying load consideration for the reduction of power losses and total annual cost, which turns to enhance the voltage profile and a...
This paper presents a variable-gain amplifier (VGA) in the 68–78 GHz range. To reduce DC power consumption, the drain voltage was set to 0.5 V with competitive performance in the gain and the noise figure. High-Q shunt capacitors were employed at the...
In recent times, there has been a significant focus on electromagnetic resonant shunt damping (ERSD) and quasi-zero-stiffness vibration isolators (QZS VI) as prominent solutions for vibration mitigation or energy harvesting. In this paper, an innovat...
A unified power quality conditioner (UPQC) is developed for the mitigation of grid-voltage and -current distortions under steady-state and dynamic conditions. The proposed configuration integrates series and shunt inverters through a common DC-link c...
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