{"title":"Performance analysis of cascadable U-cell multi level inverter","authors":"P. Ajesh, Beena M Varghese, Annie P. Oommen","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397370","url":null,"abstract":"Cascadable nine level inverter uses two PUC5 (Packed U Cell) Inverter topology which have simple controller and better performance, which make use of a new self-voltage-balancing technique for capacitor without any current or voltage sensors. The capacitor voltage balances to its desired value even if the load changes. This self-voltage balancing technique is integrated in the multi-carrier pulse width modulation (PWM). Therefore, it does not require any complicated controllers. Since the capacitor voltage is kept constant at desired level, the output voltage waveform would have symmetrical nine levels with less harmonic distortion even if change in voltage occurs. Simulation is done with MATLAB/Simulink. Hardware of 5 level inverter is done and verified the output.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132122747","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":"Impact of electric vehicle charging stations on reliability of distribution network","authors":"S. Deb, K. Kalita, P. Mahanta","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397272","url":null,"abstract":"The progress in battery technology and the growing concerns regarding environmental pollution has initiated transportation electrification. With the replacement of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) driven vehicles with Electric Vehicles (EV) an adverse impact of EV charging load on operating parameters of the power system has been noticed. Large charging load of fast charging stations degrade the operating parameters of the power system. Reliability is one of the pivotal operating parameters of the distribution network whose degradation will result in customer dissatisfaction. This work aims to investigate and quantify the impact of EV charging station load on reliability of IEEE 33 bus test system which is a standard radial network.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128305555","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":"Performance analysis of firefly algorithm in peer-to-peer grid","authors":"B. C. Manoj, S. Benedict","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397380","url":null,"abstract":"Grid computing has emerged as a solution for handling the everyday increasing data usage and computation on the Internet by sharing the load among different nodes in it. The main challenge of grid computing is handling of node failures. Vishwa is a two-layered peer-to-peer network for handling the failures by reconfiguring the application. In this article, the performance of Vishwa grid in virtual machines and ordinary computers is compared. The proposed method uses virtual machines as nodes of grid rather than physical systems, which reduces not only the hardware cost incurred in setting up and connecting individual systems, but also the communication delay between nodes and zonal server in the grid. Three models are proposed for forming grid in virtual environment that uses Oracle VirtualBox and VMware Workstation. The performances of the models have been evaluated by running firefly algorithm, using Ramanujan number, and finding the square of numbers in virtual machines and physical systems separately.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134104172","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":"Design and development of triggering generator for Helmholtz coil","authors":"A. Rajendran, Pratik kumar Sinha","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397355","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this work is to produce a uniform axial magnetic field of 0.7T, with the help of Helmholtz coil and chain of circuits for high power microwave systems (HPM). A synchronization triggering generator is developed to fire SCR connected to Helmholtz coil & SCR connected to high power system simultaneously for its proper operation. Synchronization circuit consists of two circuits, Synch-1 and Synch-2. Synch-1 is use to fire SCR of Helmholtz coil and high power system is triggered by Synch-2 circuit through an optically connected receiver circuit, placed at a certain distance from the transmitter end.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132806079","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}
Arjun Moorthy, M. D. Prasad, S. Panda, Sudip Kumar Batabyal
{"title":"Low cost hot drop casting of CuS transparent conducting electrodes","authors":"Arjun Moorthy, M. D. Prasad, S. Panda, Sudip Kumar Batabyal","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397340","url":null,"abstract":"We fabricated transparent Copper Sulphide (CuS) thin film with good electrical conductivity, copper sulphate was deposited on hot glass substrate. This film then converted to CuS by treating with H2S at different temperature. The film's material properties are characterized using XRD and FE-SEM. Optical and electrical properties were studied using electrometer and UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The sheet resistance ∼60 ß/cm2 was observed with a transparency of 63% for the CuS films that are treated at 360°C. Also, the current voltage characteristic data of these transparent conducting films showed a good photo response.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133103341","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":"Implementation of a control electronics module for flow control valve based on FPGA","authors":"S. Adhul, J. Nandagopal, H. Revathi","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397223","url":null,"abstract":"Flow regulation is a major part of any process control involving fluid flow. Proportional valves form the major element for continuous variable fluid flow control. A proportional valve with movable conical profiled pintle, moving over a fixed orifice, actuated by a stepper motor cum linear actuator to regulate the fluid flow is our target process plant. An electronics module for controlling flow control valve using Field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is proposed. There is great interest in exploiting these benefits in higher technological applications. The FPGA based controller receives the instantaneous flow requirement and translates it into number of pulses to the stepper motor cum linear actuator. The nonlinear mapping of flow to number of pulses to the stepper motor is implemented using FPGA.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116071161","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":"Three switch high step-down converter","authors":"A. Raj, Benny Cheriyan, Bindu Elias","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397372","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397372","url":null,"abstract":"A step down converter is presented here which is having only one coupled inductor and one energy transferring capacitor. The step down converter is having much lower voltage conversion ratio so the duty ratio needed is only small. The voltage conversion ratio is linear, thereby making control quiet easy. The merits of the converter are if one switch fails or is abnormally controlled a high voltage does not appear on the output terminal thus the output load can be protected and another merit is that the converter contain only three switches. In the step down mode the capacitor is connected between the input voltage and coupled inductor, which plays a certain role to step down the input voltage. The structure of the converter is quiet simple and very suitable for industrial applications. The converter is having high efficiency and switching losses can be greatly reduced. In this study, the operating principles and experimental results are provided to verify the effectiveness and performance of the converter. Moreover, in the modes of operation, the switches Q1, Q3 and Q4 can achieve ZVS turn-on. To verify the effectiveness of the converter, a simulation is done on MATLAB/Simulink.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125788750","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":"Assessment of daylight performance of a commercial office space in hot, arid climate for enhanced visual comfort conditions","authors":"Raunaq Saraf, R. Bhavani","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397246","url":null,"abstract":"Daylight penetration into the interiors not only reduces the artificial light requirement but also enhances the well being and in turn, productivity of occupants in a building. The spaces designed with daylight-artificial light integrated schemes thus satisfy the dual objective of minimum energy consumption and maximum comfort of occupants. However, direct solar radiation poses some significant challenges to daylighting such as glare and visual discomfort in regions with hot, arid climate. Visual comfort conditions for the occupants can be assessed by lighting simulation tools. This article presents the results of a simulation study, aimed to identify the most appropriate shading strategies for an office space located in hot, arid climate of Abu Dhabi, UAE. Daylight factor, daylight autonomy and useful daylight illuminances were obtained for horizontal shading options with different orientations using Daysim software. The study revealed that horizontal overhangs exhibited best daylight performance when placed on south façade and north-south façades. This paper also observes that the most efficient strategy for horizontal louvers is to have an angle of obstruction at 20°, because such a strategy resulted in the space receiving illuminances in the useful range between 100 to 2000 lux, indicating significant reduction in glare and visual discomfort for the occupants. The article's ultimate objective is to highlight the use of daylight simulation tools to assess and improve the daylight performance of building interiors in hot, arid climate so that such studies serve as a guide to architects and designers to design spaces that are optimally day lit.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125158126","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":"Hardware implementation of 3-Φ PWM rectifier using DSP","authors":"L. Uma, S. George","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397262","url":null,"abstract":"Electrical energy in the form of alternating current can be converted to direct current using rectifiers. Three phase pulse width modulated rectifiers compared to diode and thyristor rectifiers offer advantages like bidirectional power flow, unity power factor, control of DC-link voltage etc. This paper deals with control of DC voltage and unity power factor operation of PWM rectifier using Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation based Vector Control technique. A transient analysis of the system is carried out. A 200V, 3φ PWM rectifier is simulated using MATLAB to verify and validate control method. A prototype of 3φ PWM rectifier is implemented using DSP TMS320F28069 and results obtained are presented.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130417056","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":"Geospatial approach for wind farm site selection — A Kerala scenario","authors":"K. Arun","doi":"10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TAPENERGY.2017.8397360","url":null,"abstract":"Global warming and climate change are major challenges of this century and hence care should be taken not to add any catalytic effect which will adversely affect the same. In this context, energy generation methodologies also need to be sustainable in nature. Wind power is one of the solutions in this perspective and the present study is an effort to find out suitable locations for wind power generation sites. Here, a blend of remote sensing and geographic information system is used as a decision support tool in selecting the sites for erecting wind mills, in Kerala, under the specific constraints and criteria set forth by regulatory authorities. By making use of various thematic layers, the wind sites were initially identified and then evaluated. The methodology thus evolved can be used in locating an optimal site for wind turbines and planning and designing of wind power plants.","PeriodicalId":237016,"journal":{"name":"2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)","volume":"184 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127400693","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}