{"title":"Unit power control and feeder flow control strategies for a grid-connected hybrid system","authors":"T. P. Kumar, N. Subrahmanyam, M. Sydulu","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527750","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the control strategies to operate a grid connected hybrid system. The hybrid system consists of a Photovoltaic (PV) array and a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cell (PEMFC). Due to the intermittent nature of the solar energy the PV array becomes uncontrollable in delivering maximum power to the load. In coordination with the PEMFC the hybrid system output power becomes controllable. The coordination of the two control modes Unit Power Control (UPC) mode and feeder-flow control (FFC) mode can be applied to the system. In UPC mode the DGs regulate the voltage magnitude at the connection point where source power is injected. In this mode if a load increases anywhere in the micro-grid the extra power comes from the grid, since the hybrid source regulates power output to a constant. In FFC mode the DGs regulate the voltage magnitude at the connection point and the power flowing in the feeder. In FFC mode extra load demands are picked up by the DGs which maintain a constant load from utility point of view. The proposed control strategies always operate the PV array at the maximum output power and the PEMFC at its high efficiency band improving the performance of the system operation with reduced number of mode changes.","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121118677","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":"Nano Mg/MnO2-graphene storage cell for enhanced performance","authors":"K. Ramalingam, S. R. Srither","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527762","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527762","url":null,"abstract":"In this present study, a nano-MnO<sub>2</sub>/graphene based cathode was prepared and its characteristics were studied for Mg/MnO<sub>2</sub> primary battery applications. A modified magnesium/manganese dioxide (Mg/MnO<sub>2</sub>) with graphene primary cell was investigated using the prepared MnO<sub>2</sub>-graphene nanoparticles and conventional MnO<sub>2</sub> system. The storage capacity and energy density of the nano-MnO<sub>2</sub>-graphene based cathode materials increased respectively, from 2.6 to 7.5 mAh g<sup>-1</sup> and 3.5 to 10 Wh kg<sup>-1</sup>. The discharge time of nano-MnO<sub>2</sub>/graphene based cathode increased to approximately 5200 s than that of conventional micron-MnO<sub>2</sub>-based cathode. Thus, this study opens up a new approach to use MnO<sub>2</sub>/graphene nanoparticles as a cathode material for magnesium primary batteries in future.","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122746942","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 management of induction motors using non-intrusive methods","authors":"D. Sebastian, V. Manjusha, R. Anto","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527758","url":null,"abstract":"Energy management of induction motor is relevant as they form the bulk segment in industry. The estimation of efficiency is the primary step in the energy management. Number of efficiency estimation methods were analyzed and compared and airgap torque method is found to be accurate. It was suggested to have non-intrusive methods of testing rather than intrusive methods. The paper aims to incorporate sensorless speed estimation by speed observer, resistance estimation by dc signal injection method and losses estimation according to the IEEE standards in the airgap torque method to make this nonintrusive. This method is called modified AGT method. The authenticity of this method is verified by simulations. The experiments were done on a 3 phase slip ring induction motor (3.7kW, 415V, 1430rpm, 7.5A, 50Hz).","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126285907","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}
S. Eroshenko, A. Khalyasmaa, S. Dmitriev, A. Pazderin, A. Karpenko
{"title":"Distributed generation siting and sizing with implementation feasibility analysis","authors":"S. Eroshenko, A. Khalyasmaa, S. Dmitriev, A. Pazderin, A. Karpenko","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527749","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527749","url":null,"abstract":"This paper addresses the problem of distributed generation siting and sizing optimization with subsequent equipment configuration assessment. The proposed methodology is based on the combination of genetic algorithms and indicative analysis, which gives an opportunity to assess power system interaction with incident infrastructures and take into account technical, economical, regulatory, ecological and other criteria. Two-step algorithm implementation makes the decision process more flexible and comprehensive. The case study is provided for proposed approach verification.","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126378388","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":"Comparative study of HVDC and HVAC for a bulk power transmission","authors":"T. Halder","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527639","url":null,"abstract":"The paper advocates a comparative study of HVDC and HVAC power system. The High voltage direct current (HVDC) is preferred technology for sending a chunk of power across long distances with fewer losses. HVDC results in higher efficiency, excellent voltage profile, regulation, economical, lesser conductor, no reactive power compensation, healthy stability and reliability than an equivalently-sized high voltage alternating current (HVAC) system transmitting the same amount of power.","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122031081","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}
S. Arisutha, A. Mittal, K. Sudhakar, S. Suresh, D. Deshpande
{"title":"An energy efficient microcontroller based digital solar weighing machine","authors":"S. Arisutha, A. Mittal, K. Sudhakar, S. Suresh, D. Deshpande","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527615","url":null,"abstract":"The main aim of this study is to develop a digital weighing machine and to operate it with the help of solar PV panel, where the supply of electricity is the biggest problem. This Study describes the design and implementation of a low-cost, energy efficient portable solar powered digital electronic weighing system ideal for domestic, laboratory and commercial use. The system has highly reduced circuitry as it utilizes a standalone microcontroller chip. As this machine not uses the electricity to charge, it saves the electrical energy. The system designed measures weights ranging from 0-30 kg.","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114608669","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":"Mathematical modeling and performance analysis of proton exchange membrane fuel cell","authors":"S. S. Rao, A. Shaija","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527761","url":null,"abstract":"Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells have received increasing attention because they are widely regarded as a potential future stationary and mobile power sources. In this paper, one-dimensional, steady state model for PEM fuel cell stack is developed in MATLAB environment and the effect of various overpotentials on the polarization and the efficiency of fuel cell are studied. At low current draw, there is a sudden increase in activation overpotential due to the slow electron transfer rate and a portion of the electrode voltage is lost to compensate for the lack of electro-catalytic activity. At all current draw, ohmic losses are linear with current density due to the low conductivity of membrane. At higher current draw, the electrochemical reactions are hindered by the water generated at the cathode and voltage drops. Efficiency drops with increasing power density; hence there is a trade-off between high power and high efficiency. Fuel cell system designers must select the desired operating range according to whether efficiency or power is paramount for the given application.","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117217047","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":"Tan δ features of different dielectric insulation systems of aged windings in power plants","authors":"P. S. Kumar, K. M. Reddy","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527660","url":null,"abstract":"Deterioration of dielectric insulation system of turbine generator windings in power plants is continuous process with service time. Mica composite serves the machine as potential barrier for asphalt bonded insulation of 1940s, resin rich epoxy system of 1960s and existing global vacuum pressure impregnation with varied electrical field strengths in hostile atmospheres in power plants. Operational stresses disintegrate the micaceous insulation due to ionization of micro voids. A prominent diagnosis dielectric test for ages is Tan δ to assess over all integrity of winding's insulation. Emphasis is made in this paper on characteristic behavior of dielectric loss factor on various insulation systems of generator stator windings. Tests had been performed on machines of as old as half a century to latest half a decade operating life in power plants. Results of tan delta at increased high voltages and tan delta tip up are evaluated against threshold values. Reasoning of varied magnitudes of the parameters are discussed. Recommendations to revamp a generator winding of 1945 vintage are presented to customer for enhancing life of the machine.","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"101 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133825540","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}
S. Karthikeyan, B. Saravanan, A. Jain, I. Ranu, I. Raglend, D. Kothari
{"title":"A comparative study on transmission network cost allocation methodologies","authors":"S. Karthikeyan, B. Saravanan, A. Jain, I. Ranu, I. Raglend, D. Kothari","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527640","url":null,"abstract":"In the deregulated electricity market, it has become very important to determine the complete information about the participants who are utilizing the transmission network. Transmission line usage computation requires information of generator to load contributions and the path used by various generators to meet loads and losses. In the present restructured electricity market, it is necessary to develop appropriate pricing techniques that can provide the useful economic information to market participants. In this paper, the three existing techniques namely Zbus method, Zbusavg method and Relative Electrical Distance (RED) method for the network cost allocation is compared. It has been successfully applied on an IEEE 24 bus-Reliability Test System (RTS) and the results obtained are compared. The results obtained are quite encouraging and useful for the deregulated electricity market related issues. The simulation is carried out using MATLAB 7.8.0 (R 2009a).","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132874276","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 modified approach for transmission network planning","authors":"M. Karthikeyan, R. Stanley","doi":"10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPEC.2013.6527691","url":null,"abstract":"Planning / Expansion of transmission network are regularly done to meet the ever increasing load in a reliable and secure manner. The process involved in planning includes analysis of geographical, technical and economic feasibility of the corridor under consideration. This paper mainly concentrates on proposing a planning process considering geographical and technical analysis, with indications where economic analysis needs to be carried. Generally, when transmission network planning process is initiated, the utilities assume the line length for technical analysis based on their expertise. After geographical analysis, the initial assumed line length changes which is largely neglected by utilities. A simple case has been illustrated to demonstrate the deviation in voltage profile and compensation requirements due to change in line length.","PeriodicalId":176900,"journal":{"name":"2013 International Conference on Power, Energy and Control (ICPEC)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130334187","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}