Abderrahman El Idrissi , Aziz Derouich , Said Mahfoud , Najib El Ouanjli , Ahmed Chantoufi , Youness El Mourabit
{"title":"Acoustic characterization of a three-phase asynchronous machine under stator unbalance defects","authors":"Abderrahman El Idrissi , Aziz Derouich , Said Mahfoud , Najib El Ouanjli , Ahmed Chantoufi , Youness El Mourabit","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100958","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100958","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Diagnosing faults in three-phase asynchronous machines (ASMs) is crucial in industrial environments, where non-invasive techniques such as acoustic analysis and thermography are preferred for detecting malfunctions in these machines. Acoustics offers a practical and effective means of identifying specific sound signatures associated with various faults without the need for sensors mounted directly on the machine. Stator unbalance faults (SUF) generate distinctive acoustic signals that can be analyzed to anticipate faults. Methods based on the intelligent classification of machine sounds give good results in this area. However, despite this progress, there is still a need to build up a more extensive database and better classify faults according to various ASM parameters. Precise characterization of the impact of each fault, both on the machine and its power supply, can facilitate the classification of malfunctions and contribute to earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The goal of this article is to study and characterize the acoustic signal of the ASM supplied by an unbalanced three-phase source or with one phase missing, by means of a statistical analysis (SA) of the acoustic data to detect the first signs of failure and facilitate their classification on the basis of acoustic and electrical measurements. This study reveals that the total harmonics distortion (THD) of the acoustic emissions (AEs) is more significant than that of the stator current, thus the statistical size parameters including the root-mean-square (RMS) and standard deviation (σ) are more significant than the shape parameters as the kurtosis coefficient (kurtosis).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100958"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143642669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hermetically sealed ecodesign distribution transformer weight optimization considering power losses and total ownership cost (TOC)","authors":"Mohammad Hassan Hashemi , Ulas Kilic","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100946","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100946","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper investigates the application of heuristic optimization techniques for weight optimization in eco-design distribution transformers, with a focus on hermetically sealed transformers. Specifically, the study employs Differential Evolution (DE), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithms to compare their efficacy against conventional design approaches. Through rigorous analysis, GWO emerges as the superior method, showcasing enhanced performance in weight optimization. The findings underscore the significance of weight optimization in eco-design, as it directly contributes to resource conservation, including essential materials like copper, aluminum, oil, and iron. Consequently, the study highlights the pivotal role of heuristic optimization methods in advancing eco-friendly transformer design practices, with GWO demonstrating notable superiority in achieving weight reduction objectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100946"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143600761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Moshammed Nishat Tasnim , Tofael Ahmed , Shameem Ahmad , GM Shafiullah
{"title":"Infrastructure of interconnected microgrids: A review","authors":"Moshammed Nishat Tasnim , Tofael Ahmed , Shameem Ahmad , GM Shafiullah","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100955","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100955","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The microgrid (MG) cluster is one of the feasible ways to integrate large-scale renewable energy sources, address the constrained energy exchange problems, and optimize power system efficiency, resiliency, and reliability. The present power system will probably shift into a network of MGs to bring about economic gains by employing demand-supply balance. However, various factors related to interconnected MG (IMG) infrastructure, such as the diversity of IMG architecture, economic viability, integration capacity, reliability, operational flexibility, and communication and protection schemes, can create great challenges in implementing efficient and resilient IMG infrastructure. Therefore, to address this concern, different IMG infrastructures are explored and analyzed to bring out the benefits, challenges, and constraints of the presented IMG architectures in this review. Accordingly, the concepts of IMGs and potential IMG architectures based on layout, line, and interface technologies are first discussed and compared. Then, numerous factors like cost, reliability, scalability, flexibility, complexity, and efficiency that play a significant role in evaluating the performance of IMG structures are identified to present a comparative analysis among various architectural topologies. All these analyses and comparisons are expected to serve as a reference in the field of IMG infrastructure to select a suitable framework based on the necessary functionalities. This paper also provides potential challenges related to IMG architecture and recommendations for future research studies to improve IMG infrastructure and operation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100955"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143611674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimized perturbation technique for enhanced broadband impedance measurement in Lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Zandile C. Moyo, Fredrick M. Mwaniki","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100948","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100948","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Battery impedance provides critical insights into the internal state and health of a battery, making accurate frequency-domain measurement essential for characterization and diagnostics. This paper addresses key challenges in battery impedance measurements and evaluates two existing perturbation approaches for broadband impedance measurements in lithium-ion batteries using the same perturbation signal for comparative analysis. A novel approach is proposed that divides the frequency range into multiple bands, each independently perturbed using optimized excitation signals tailored to the band. Statistical averaging is implemented to further enhance measurement precision. By concentrating perturbation energy within specific frequency regions, the method improves the signal-to-noise ratio and reduces variance and bias in the impedance response. Experimental results demonstrate that this technique extends the measurable frequency range and improves accuracy compared to conventional methods, offering significant advancements in battery diagnostics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100948"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143611672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of IEC 60529 as a standard for liquid protection assessment of portable electronics","authors":"Zhou He , Daeil Kwon , Michael Pecht","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100952","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100952","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Some manufacturers use the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60529 standard, “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code),” to assess their products’ liquid-protection capabilities, as well as market their products. While the standard provides tests to assess some aspects of water-protection, the original intent of IEC 60529 standard is not aligned with the requirements for reliability testing or long-term liquid protection assessment for portable electronics. This study shows that the appropriate suite of tests is required to determine a product's liquid-protection capabilities over the useful life of the product, and there is no existing standard that assesses whether portable electronics can be operated under normal anticipated liquid conditions during their lifetime. This paper presents the limitations of the IEC 60529 standard, provides examples of its inadequacies, and gives recommendations for improvements, with a focus on smartphones. Real-world use conditions, as well as operational stresses that impact liquid protection capability have been identified through tests and reports sourced from smartphone manufacturers and users. Recommendations aim to provide a guideline for assessing long-term liquid protection, with potential adoption by IEC/TC committees and manufacturers, to enhance the reliability of portable electronics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100952"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143600760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing photovoltaic array performance through the integration of perturb and observe MPPT and novel ladder configuration","authors":"Abhilash Sakhare, Suresh Mikkili","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100943","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100943","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper explores the effectiveness of different configurations of photovoltaic (PV) arrays, including the novel Ladder configuration, integrated with the Perturb and Observe (P&O) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technique. The objective is to enhance efficiency, reliability, and power extraction in PV systems under Partial Shading Conditions (PSCs). The research evaluates traditional PV array configurations such as Total-Cross-Tied (TCT), Series-Parallel (SP), Honeycomb (HC), and Bridge-Linked (BL) alongside the new Ladder configuration, each combined with the P&O MPPT method. The paper evaluates key performance metrics such as efficiency under PSCs, fill factor, global maximum power (P<sub>MP</sub>), mismatch power loss, and the percentage of MPP tracked, offering a detailed assessment of each configuration's response to shading conditions. Simulations are performed in MATLAB and are validated using PV Chroma with Hardware in loop setup.</div><div>The results demonstrate that the Ladder configuration achieves a tracking efficiency of 99.54 % under long and narrow shading conditions, significantly reducing mismatch power loss and improving overall system efficiency. Additionally, Ladder exhibits comparable efficiency to TCT while requiring approximately 43 % fewer crosslinks in an 8 × 8 array and 33 % fewer crosslinks in a 7 × 7 array, reducing interconnection complexity and enhancing installation feasibility for large-scale PV systems. These findings, supported by hardware experiments on a prototype PV system, confirm that the integration of P&O MPPT with the Ladder configuration optimally balances power extraction, wiring complexity, and performance stability under diverse shading scenarios. The paper highlights the importance of strategic PV array topology selection in enhancing PV system performance under dynamic environmental conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100943"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143580298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Semiconductor parameters-depended dynamic behavior in commercial depletion-mode GaN on Si HEMT","authors":"Roberto Baca-Arroyo","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100954","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100954","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Semiconductor parameters-depended dynamic behavior for the depletion-mode GaN on Si HEMT is discussed using the commercial NPTB00004A device. In accordance with the specifications from manufacturer´s datasheet, conduction modes arising at the n-AlGaN/i-GaN heterojunction are deduced by using fundamental physical principles. Dynamic behavior at the two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel in commercial NPTB00004A device is primarily analyzed from the test circuit-examined waveforms. A didactic model focused on semiconductor parameters-based empirical expressions are derived to obtain R<sub>gs</sub>, C<sub>gs</sub>, R<sub>ds</sub> and X<sub>ds</sub> as circuit elements. In agreement to the recommended test circuit solution from the manufacturer´s datasheet, circuit elements at frequencies in the range of 0.1 to 1GHz and in the range of 1 to 5GHz are theoretically evaluated. Validation of the didactic model is made for the commercial NPTB00004A device intended to operate in a typical microwave amplifier circuit whose design parameters are compared with those recently published by other authors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100954"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143580300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An attack-resistant and stable deep learning approach for voltage-reactive power support in grids with inverter-based resources","authors":"Joshua Olowolaju, Hanif Livani","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100940","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100940","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper presents an attack-resistant deep reinforcement learning-based model for voltage-reactive power stability support in transmission grids with inverter-based resources (IBRs). The growing demand for grid decarbonization and changes in the resource mix have led to an increase in IBR adoption, mostly replacing conventional generators. IBR’s proliferation introduces more uncertainties to the operation of power grids, making it more challenging to maintain frequency or voltage stability and necessitating more robust grid stability decision support systems. Model-free artificial neural network-based solutions have been proposed to provide operators with situational awareness and decision-making capabilities during regular operations and contingencies. These solutions, however, may become inaccurate if their input system state is attacked, for instance, by falsifying input data or by noisy measurements. Therefore, a comprehensive support system that detects and responds to perturbed system states is essential for power system operators to rely on these solutions. This paper proposes an attack-resistant solution for assisting operators during Q-V scheduling circumstances using generative adversarial neural network (GAN) architecture combined with deep reinforcement learning (DRL). Voltage stability indices are incorporated into the proposed DRL framework to ensure the voltage stability of the grid. Using the modified IEEE 30-Bus transmission system, the proposed architecture is evaluated for different operational scenarios, and its ability to protect against falsified system states while facilitating voltage stability is demonstrated.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100940"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143563157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qusay S. Kadhim , Mahmood Swadi , Ali Jafer Mahdi , Mohanad Azeez Joodi , Firas Mohammed Tuaimah , Moanes E. Mohammed , Abbas Hafeth Abbas , Mohamed Salem
{"title":"Optimum design of bearingless brushless DC motor modeling with dual loop controller using dragonfly optimizers","authors":"Qusay S. Kadhim , Mahmood Swadi , Ali Jafer Mahdi , Mohanad Azeez Joodi , Firas Mohammed Tuaimah , Moanes E. Mohammed , Abbas Hafeth Abbas , Mohamed Salem","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100942","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100942","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The article presents the optimal modeling of a Bearingless Brushless DC (BBLDC) motor with an enhanced controller, emphasizing a dual-loop control scheme for torque and suspension windings. The design aims to separate electromagnetic torque and radial suspension forces effectively. The proposal's focus consists of two contributions: firstly, the optimal design of the BBLDC motor; secondly, the application of the Dragonfly Algorithm (DA) for the improvement of the motor's control systems, resulting in reduced torque ripple, rapid and precise tracking, and elimination of overshoot. Comparative results illustrate the superior performance of this technique compared to typical Proportional Integral (PI) controllers, exhibiting quicker response times to reach a steady state and enhanced stability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100942"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143593735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amarendra Reddy B , Ch Nayak Bhukya , Allam Venkatesh
{"title":"Constant power load in DC microgrid system: A passivity based control of two input integrated DC-DC converter","authors":"Amarendra Reddy B , Ch Nayak Bhukya , Allam Venkatesh","doi":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100941","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.prime.2025.100941","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article investigates the design and implementation of a passivity-based nonlinear control technique for an integrated two input DC-DC converter with constant voltage and power loads in a DC microgrid system. In constant power loads (CPL), when input voltage changes with respect to input current, the converter's performance in terms of power quality, dynamics, and stability are affected by the negative increment impedance characteristic (NII). Due to this, there is undesirable limit cycle behaviour in the system. The nonlinear passivity-based control technique (PBC) is employed to address this issue. The integrated converter system and PBC strategy are modelled using the Euler-Lagrange approach. The controller's resilience is tested under three different uncertainty conditions and robustness with different damping resistances. The PBC control approach ensures the elimination of limit cycles caused by the CPL, and ensures the stable system operation with faster recovery time of approximately 0.15 ss under uncertainty circumstances. The study further examined the PBC resilience across a range of active damping control gains (R<sub>3d</sub>=0.095 and R<sub>4d</sub>=0.045), and it is shown that lower damping gains give speedy recovery under the uncertainty conditions. A complete system with the proposed controller is simulated in a MATLAB environment, and validated results are presented.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100488,"journal":{"name":"e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100941"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143529859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}