Adrien Prévost, Romain Delpoux, Vincent Léchappé, K. Latoufis, X. Brun
{"title":"Experimental Comparison of Passive and Synchronous Rectification on a Locally Manufactured Small Wind Turbine","authors":"Adrien Prévost, Romain Delpoux, Vincent Léchappé, K. Latoufis, X. Brun","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208175","url":null,"abstract":"In this article, synchronous rectification was studied as a solution to increase the energy yield of battery connected Locally Manufactured Small Wind Turbines (LMSWTs). An analytical expression to determine the necessary battery voltage for synchronous rectification on the LMSWT Permanent Magnets Synchronous Generator (PMSG) was derived. It was found that the battery voltage for synchronous rectification should be two times higher than that of the passive strategy for an identical generator. The performance of the LMSWT under synchronous rectification with Field Oriented Control (FOC) and Optimal Torque (OT) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) was measured experimentally on a real scale wind turbine emulator under steady wind conditions. It was found that for the passive Diode Rectifier (DR) configuration, the Annual Energy Production (AEP) estimation was (16-38%) lower than for the synchronous rectification strategy.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116951762","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}
M. T. Vaïtchemé, Slaoui Hasnaoui Fouad, S. Georges
{"title":"Modelling and performance analysis of a PV system with lithium-ion battery for autonomous micro-grids","authors":"M. T. Vaïtchemé, Slaoui Hasnaoui Fouad, S. Georges","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208172","url":null,"abstract":"The dynamic performance of a stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) system designated to supply a micro-grid is strongly influenced by sunlight and temperature. The variable nature of irradiation and temperature affects energy production especially when associated with unpredictable variations of the load. To compensate for these load and production fluctuations, a stand-by energy storage system is required. This work focuses on the modeling and performance analysis of a hybrid PV-battery system (lithium ion) connected to a direct current (DC) micro-grid. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and proportional integral (PI) controls are used to extract and stabilize the maximum power of the photovoltaic generator at any time. The study discusses the performance of each autonomous hybrid subsystem validated by simulations and performed under severe weather conditions and a variable DC load. The obtained results show the importance that can have a SS by ion-lithium battery in an autonomous micro-grid of solar energy production.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126940498","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}
Mkhutazi Mditshwa, A. Almaktoof, Y. D. Mfoumboulou
{"title":"Improving Service Restoration on the Eskom Distribution Grid System through Network Reconfiguration","authors":"Mkhutazi Mditshwa, A. Almaktoof, Y. D. Mfoumboulou","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208186","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to enhance service restoration on the Electricity Supply Commission (ESKOM) distribution network to model an IEEE 33 bus network. The objective is to minimize service interruption and improve overall reliability by identifying the most efficient and cost-effective methods for reconfiguring the network. The study uses the DIgSILENT software to simulate various network reconfiguration techniques on the IEEE 33 bus network model. The effectiveness of these techniques in restoring power to affected areas was analyzed and evaluated. The results of this research provide valuable insights for Eskom and other power utilities facing similar challenges in maintaining service reliability and will help improve distribution systems’ performance through advanced simulation tools.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128610796","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":"Index Page","authors":"","doi":"10.1109/redec58286.2023.10208185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/redec58286.2023.10208185","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"61 136 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129921261","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":"Energy Efficiency Certification Methodology for Buildings in Azerbaijan","authors":"A. Mourtada","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208181","url":null,"abstract":"The paper proposes an energy efficiency certification methodology for buildings in Azerbaijan. The methodology is designed to provide a standardized approach for evaluating the energy performance of buildings and identifying areas for improvement. The methodology includes a set of performance indicators that are used to assess the energy efficiency of a building. These indicators are based on the building’s energy consumption, its physical characteristics, and its operational parameters. The methodology also includes a set of guidelines for the evaluation of the baseline level of the specific annual consumption of primary energy resources in building. The paper concludes that the proposed methodology can help to promote energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption in buildings in Azerbaijan, which could have significant environmental and economic benefits. The proposed certification methodology could be adapted and transposed to other countries in the region.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130483369","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":"Do public-private partnerships benefit the end-user in rural energy provision? : A Case Study of Bangladesh Solar Home Systems Programme","authors":"Laura Hellqvist","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208173","url":null,"abstract":"Access to sustainable rural energy requires significant financial and technological investments in the rural areas of developing countries. Public-private partnerships are one of the key financial mechanisms to realise the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 objective, enabling governments to overcome the barriers of drawing finance and know-how towards rural energy projects. The Bangladeshi Solar Home Systems (SHS) programme was successfully established through a public-private partnership (PPP) model, resulting in the programme becoming the most extensive off-grid solar programme globally. The PPP model succeeded in securing USD 696 million in financing, and at the height of success, more than 12.5 per cent of the people in Bangladesh enjoyed renewable energy access through the SHS programme. Establishing the PPP as a successful delivery mechanism to disseminate further energy access, but do these PPP agreements facilitate an enabling environment required to sustain long-term energy provision in rural communities? This paper discusses the SHS case and highlights some of the lessons learned for long-term energy provision to the rural areas of the Global South. The case of Bangladesh underpins the importance of including the socio-economic profiles of the stakeholders in the planning and implementation of energy projects to ensure the long-term provision of energy. Additionally, the government must hold a strong central position in the guiding long-term energy policy vision. Without the inclusion of such factors, the obtainment of sustainable energy can fall short.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129091048","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":"Simulink Regression Modelling and Analysis for Production and Storage of Green Hydrogen","authors":"Noureddine Itani, N. Moubayed","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208170","url":null,"abstract":"Renewable energy sources are sporadic and unpredictable despite their abundance. As a consequence of numerous obstacles, they are unable to transmit the energy they generate. This fact necessitates the incorporation of energy storage solutions to circumvent this substantial disadvantage. In the sphere of energy storage systems, the production of green hydrogen using various types of electrolyzers powered by excess energy derived from renewable sources has a promising future. Although renewable hydrogen appears to be a more attractive option for replacing obsolete storage systems, it presents significant storage difficulties. Matlab/Simulink is used in this study to demonstrate a comprehensive model of a hydrogen subsystem consisting of a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer and a storage vessel. The PEM model employs recently developed regression models to determine the hydrogen flowrate at varying electrolyzer current inputs. By applying a specific compression pressure, the established models demonstrate how hydrogen behaves dynamically in the storage state.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"300 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128867490","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}
Sabine Saad, A. Beainy, Rita Najjar, Riad Assaf, A. Jouni
{"title":"Roadmap For the Green Building in Lebanon","authors":"Sabine Saad, A. Beainy, Rita Najjar, Riad Assaf, A. Jouni","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208191","url":null,"abstract":"The choices made in infrastructure development today will determine the competitiveness, quality of life, and sustainability of countries for decades to come. Unfortunately, for the case of Lebanon, there are no plans for national-level infrastructural development that could be considered as a future goal to advance the country’s ability to compete regionally and ensure an improved standard and quality of living, without depriving future generations of their due share of natural resources and ecological space. This paper focuses on developing a strategic roadmap that is robust yet flexible enough to integrate and implement green building regulations in both new and existing buildings within the Lebanese regulatory framework.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123499181","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":"Power Routing Algorithms: A Comparative Study","authors":"Amani Fawaz, I. Mougharbel, H. Kanaan","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208165","url":null,"abstract":"Energy internet is a new development stage of the smart grid that aims to reduce reliance on the main grid, boost the use of green energy, raise energy efficiency, and decrease the size and cost of the energy storage system. Energy routers (ERs), which control data and power flows, are used to transfer energy between parties. The power routing problem seeks to identify the best path between energy consumers and producers, in a graph with each link consisting of two nodes (ERs). The path with the lowest power losses is selected among the available paths. This paper presents a novel distributed power routing algorithm inspired by the Q-learning approach with both low computational cost and reduced communication overhead. This algorithm is validated through a comparative study with various power routing techniques, including the shortest path algorithm, graph traversal algorithm, and metaheuristic algorithms. Through MATLAB simulation, the performance of these algorithms is analyzed based on the power losses and computational effort.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"431 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115933503","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}
H. Bechara, A. Merkhouf, R. Zemouri, B. Kedjar, K. Haddad, A. Tahan
{"title":"Field Winding Short Circuit Fault Signature Analysis in Stray Flux of large Hydrogenerator","authors":"H. Bechara, A. Merkhouf, R. Zemouri, B. Kedjar, K. Haddad, A. Tahan","doi":"10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REDEC58286.2023.10208184","url":null,"abstract":"The hydroelectric power plant is expected to provide a consistent source of electricity to the grid. If a fault does occur, the maintenance team is usually quick to arrange corrective maintenance to repair the equipment, as a generator shutdown can lead to huge financial losses. This prompt response limits the amount of faulty data. Furthermore, the equipment is made for industrial use and cannot be used for testing, so it is not possible to implement faults to create faulty bench tests. As a result, there is a lack of faulty signals for large hydrogenerators that are necessary to train artificial intelligence algorithms to diagnose faults. This work presents a method to augment and complete a balanced faulty database. The proposed method consists of generating faulty synthetic signals based on in-situ stray flux measurements and fault signatures deduced from simulated signals. To compute external magnetic flux in healthy and faulty cases, a 2D finite element model of a 370M VA salient-pole synchronous generator was created, validated, and used to extract field winding short circuit fault signatures of several severities.","PeriodicalId":137094,"journal":{"name":"2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC)","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123331932","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}