{"title":"An overview of Pekan Lightning Detection System (PLDS)","authors":"W. I. Ibrahim, M. R. Ghazali","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450308","url":null,"abstract":"Pekan is located at east of peninsular Malaysia which experience very high cloud to ground (CG) lightning density. The lightning strike hazards can be properly managed by using a lightning location system (LLS). In this paper, a system to monitor the lightning strikes and thunderstorm has been installed and setup. Pekan Lightning Detection System (PLDS) has a combination of Magnetics Direction Finder and Time-of - Arrival sensor. The PLDS provides both real-time and historical lightning data. The real-time data include the time of lightning strokes, their location and an estimate of the peak current.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130783815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal HE-PWM inverter switching patterns using differential evolution algorithm","authors":"M. I. Mohd Rashid, A. Hiendro, M. Anwari","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450232","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a differential evolution (DE) algorithm to solve the optimum switching angles problem in the harmonic elimination pulse width modulation (HE-PWM) inverter. Reformulated equations for two-level schemes are proposed to satisfy the DE algorithm. Optimum solutions are found for odd value of switching angles (odd N) case within all range of modulation index M. The DE algorithm needs a relative small amount of generations to reach accurate solutions with appropriate control parameters. The comparison of some common variants in the DE shows that all variants may generate the same precision results by using their best specific crossover rate and mutation factor values. MATLAB/Simulink simulation results confirm that the solutions obtained by the proposed technique can be applied to eliminate the entire undesired specific harmonics as expected by the proposed formulation.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115640854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A new topology of multi-input multi-output Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter for microgrid applications","authors":"Mohammad Jafari, G. Hunter, Jianguo Zhu","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450223","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a new topology for multi-input multi-output Buck-Boost DC-DC converter based on the concept of matrix and Buck-Boost Converters to interface efficiently between DC loads and various DC power sources in a microgrid. A power sharing process can be applied among the input sources and output loads to control the contribution of each input sources in supplying the output loads. The input sources can be used in various power and voltage ranges and the output voltages can change from values greater than the maximum to lower than the minimum input voltages. Theoretical analysis and simulation results are presented.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"201 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123174174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Maximum Power Point tracking algorithm based on I–V characteristic of PV array under uniform and non-uniform conditions","authors":"A. Kouchaki, H. Iman‐Eini, B. Asaei","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450233","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a new algorithm based on characteristic equation of solar cells to determine the Maximum Power Point (MPP) of PV modules under partially shaded conditions (PSC). To achieve this goal, an analytic condition is introduced to determine uniform or non-uniform atmospheric conditions quickly. This paper also proposes an effective and quick response technique to find the MPP of PV array among Global Peak (GP) and local peaks when PSC occurs based on the analytic condition. It also can perform in a manner like conventional MPPT method when the insolation conditions are uniform. In order to verify the accuracy and validity of the proposed method, different simulations are carried out in MATLAB-Simulink environment for various atmospheric conditions.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121805208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. A. Yusof, N. M. Sapari, H. Mokhlis, J. Selvaraj
{"title":"A comparative study of 5-level and 7-level multilevel inverter connected to the grid","authors":"N. A. Yusof, N. M. Sapari, H. Mokhlis, J. Selvaraj","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450273","url":null,"abstract":"Power electronic converters were developed for integrating the photovoltaic (PV) arrays and utility grid. Inverters are needed to convert the direct current electricity produced by the PV array into alternating current electricity required for loads. Nowadays, multilevel inverter gained so much popularity in PV systems. Multilevel inverter promises a lot of advantages over conventional inverter especially for high power applications. Some of the advantages are that the output waveform were improved since multilevel inverter produced nearly sinusoidal output voltage waveforms, hence the total harmonic distortion also low. The switching losses also become less. And, the filter needed to smooth the output voltage is small; hence, the system is compact, lighter and much cheaper.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127076593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Keipour, Z. Sudi, E. Mohagheghi, A. H. Lakmehsari, A. Hajihosseinlu
{"title":"A novel control technique for Power Factor Correction in SEPIC converter utilizing input/output voltage waveforms sampling","authors":"A. Keipour, Z. Sudi, E. Mohagheghi, A. H. Lakmehsari, A. Hajihosseinlu","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450220","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, a simple and novel control technique for Power Factor Correction (PFC) is introduced, which is a SEPIC-based (Single-ended Primary-inductor Converter based) rectifier with high input power factor. Operation of the proposed method is based on sampling of input and output voltages in SEPIC rectifier. Using samples of input and output voltage, this control system makes the input current to follow a sinusoidal path. As a result, the line current's Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is reduced and the input power factor is improved. This paper also compares the new method with the conventional control method for the power factor correction. In order to examine the proposed control technique comprehensively, computer simulations and experimental implementations were utilized to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of this novel control technique.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116038831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Brain storm optimization algorithm based economic dispatch considering wind power","authors":"H. T. Jadhav, U. Sharma, J. Patel, R. Roy","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450282","url":null,"abstract":"The economic dispatch problem deals with minimization of cost of producing electrical power demanded by power system. The penetration of wind power in power systems is increasing worldwide due to environmental constraints and fossil fuel depletion. The main difficulty, however, is accurate prediction of wind power which otherwise may lead to situation in network operation. For more safe and reliable operation, the penalty and reserve costs must be considered to account for power imbalance in the evaluation process. In this paper, an economic load dispatch problem (ED) for the system consisting of both thermal and wind generators is solved by brain storm optimization algorithm (BSO). The random behavior of wind power is modeled using weibull function. The factors such as overestimation and underestimation of available wind power due to power imbalance are included in cost function in addition to other classical economic dispatch terms. The proposed algorithm is tested with six standard test functions to prove its efficacy. Two test systems consisting six and forty units integrated to wind farm of comparable capacity are studied to determine the overall cost of operation.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128598822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. N. Firdaus, M. Norhisam, N. Mariun, I. Aris, M. Nirei, H. Wakiwaka
{"title":"Comparison of the torque characteristics of ferromagnetic rotor double stator brushless DC permanent magnet motor","authors":"R. N. Firdaus, M. Norhisam, N. Mariun, I. Aris, M. Nirei, H. Wakiwaka","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450247","url":null,"abstract":"The paper describes the comparison of torque characteristics of ferromagnetic rotor double stator brushless DC permanent magnet motor (BLDC). Normally, most of researcher used non-ferromagnetic rotor in double stator topologies to avoid saturation and higher production of cogging torque due to unsymmetrical flux distribution. Furthermore, parallel magnetic circuit is usually used for rectangular permanent magnetic due to easy fabrication cost rather than series magnetic circuit. But, in this research both parallel and series magnetic circuit is being applied using rectangular permanent magnet. Structure of the double stator BLDC with series magnetic circuit is proposed. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used as a tool to calculate the torque and cogging torque of each model. The Total harmonic distortion (THD) of the torque waveform is used for evaluation of the best torque characteristics. Furthermore, motor constant square density, G is used in comparing other model that's been reported. Based on the result, it is found that a proper selection of stator and rotor width could result lower THD on torque waveform due to good flux distribution. The double stator with series magnetic circuit topologies has several advantages compared to parallel magnetic circuit. However, consideration on cogging torque and magnetic saturation on the rotor should be taken account in designing this kind of double stator BLDC. Conclusively, the paper provides guidance in type selection of double stator BLDC with ferromagnetic rotor.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128603513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The energy and cost calculation for a Marx pulse generator based on input DC voltage, capacitor values and number of stages","authors":"Arash Toudeshki, N. Mariun, H. Hizam, N. Wahab","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450315","url":null,"abstract":"Visualization of the energy equation can simplify understanding the performance of a Marx pulse generator. In this paper, the energy of a Marx pulse generator is calculated and visualized for input dc voltage from 1 to 20 kV, value of the capacitor from 1 to 33 nF and the number of stages from 1 to 20 stages. Moreover, in order to calculate the approximate cost of the Marx pulse generator, an equation proposed and evaluated.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129050479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Statistical evaluation of a new technique for Sweep Frequency Response Analysis","authors":"E. Al Murawwi, B. Barkat, R. Mardiana","doi":"10.1109/PECON.2012.6450314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PECON.2012.6450314","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a statistical evaluation of a new technique for Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA). The new technique is based on the time-frequency distribution (TFD). Unlike the Fourier transform based (SFRA) which is a 1-dimensional representation, a TFD is a 2-dimensional representation where both time and frequency are present in one plot. Moreover, a 2-dimensional cross-correlation coefficient (CRC) was used for the proposed technique instead of 1-dimentional CRC which is used for the existing SFRA method. To assess the strength of the proposed technique, Monte-Carlo simulations are used and the average 1-dimentional and 2-dimentional cross correlation coefficients are measured for both SFRA and TFD, respectively.","PeriodicalId":135966,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon)","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129158893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}