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International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE)
ISSN : 22528792     EISSN : 27222624     DOI : -
Core Subject : Engineering,
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) focuses on the applied works in the areas of power generation, transmission and distribution, sustainable energy, applications of power control in large power systems, etc. The main objective of IJAPE is to bring out the latest practices in research in the above mentioned areas for efficient and cost effective operations of power systems. The journal covers, but not limited to, the following scope: electric power generation, transmission and distribution, energy conversion, electrical machinery, sustainable energy, insulation, solar energy, high-power semiconductors, power quality, power economic, FACTS, renewable energy, electromagnetic compatibility, electrical engineering materials, high voltage insulation technologies, high voltage apparatuses, lightning, protection system, power system analysis, SCADA, and electrical measurements.
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Reactive power control of solar photovoltaic inverters for grid code compliance support Muammar Zainuddin; Frengki Eka Putra Surusa; Muhammad Asri; Aprian Mokoagow
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp300-311

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The compensation of reactive power in smart inverters is one solution to address the issue of voltage violations in the distribution network due to the penetration of solar photovoltaic power generation. However, options for reactive power control are limited during variations in irradiation and daily load on the feeder. This study aims to investigate the performance difference between four reactive power control techniques including Q(V) control, Q(P) control, fixed Q-Var, and fixed power factor (PF) available in smart inverters to reduce voltage violations due to PV integration and comply with the grid-code. Three-phase balanced power flow was simulated in a medium voltage distribution network (MVDN) considering the reactive power control mode of the inverter under variations in solar radiation and daily load. The results showed that the Q(V) control was more effective in improving distribution feeder voltage than other techniques and showed its compliance with the grid-code. The limiting setting point for var injection or power factor limit should be proportional to the daily grid load profile.
Reliability improvement of power systems using shunt reactive compensation and distributed generation Mohammad Mahmoud; Ayman Faza
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp277-292

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Due to the increased demand on electric power, power systems have become highly stressed. This has caused the frequent occurrence of cascading failures, where the failure of one line leads to a series of failures causing a system blackout. Adding high speed control of different electrical parameters of the power system can help improve the reliability of the power system and relieve some of that stress. In this research, the effects of adding static VAR compensators (SVCs) and distributed generation units has been studied from a reliability perspective. Since installing this equipment can be expensive, an algorithm has been developed to obtain the optimal bus location to install such devices, such that reliability is improved. Furthermore, Monte Carlo simulation is used to provide a measure for the improvement in system reliability in the presence of transmission line failures. Results show that injecting real and reactive power generally improves system reliability. However, increasing the amount of injection and increasing the number of buses injected to indefinitely does not necessarily enhance the reliability of the system any further. As such, caution must be exercised when deploying SVCs or distributed generation sources when the goal is to improve system reliability.
Using machine learning prediction to design an optimized renewable energy system for a remote area in Italy Ali Rezaei; Afshin Balal; Yaser Pakzad Jafarabadi
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp331-340

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Due to the lack of fossil fuels, there is a significant demand to employ renewable energy systems (RES) worldwide. This paper proposes designing an optimized RES for a remote microgrid that relies solely on solar and wind sources. The proposed RES aims to provide reliable and efficient energy to the microgrid by using machine learning algorithms to forecast the power output of the solar and wind sources. This forecasting will help the system to anticipate and adjust to changes in the weather patterns that may affect the availability of solar and wind. In addition, the system advisor model (SAM) software is used to design the hybrid solar/wind system, considering factors such as the size of the microgrid and the available resources. The system comprises a 60-kW wind system of ten turbines and a 100-kW PV system spread out over the houses. The results show that random forest regression (RFR) models achieved a high level of accuracy in predicting solar power generation, as evidenced by their low mean squared error (MSE) and high R² values. Additionally, a proposed hybrid system can generate enough energy to meet the area's needs.
Leveraging PSO algorithms to achieve optimal stand-alone microgrid performance with a focus on battery lifetime Vicky Andria Kusuma; Aji Akbar Firdaus; Sena Sukmananda Suprapto; Dimas Fajar Uman Putra; Yuli Prasetyo; Firillia Filliana
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp293-299

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This research endeavors to increase the lifespan of a battery utilized in a standalone microgrid system, a self-sufficient electrical system that consists of multiple generators that are not connected to the main power grid. This type of system is ideal for use in remote locations or areas where the grid connection is not possible. The sources of energy for this system include photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, diesel generators, and batteries. The state of charge (SOC) of the battery is used to determine the amount of energy stored in it. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) method is applied to minimize energy generation costs and maximize battery life. The results show that battery optimization can decrease energy generation costs from Rp 5,271,523.03 ($338.64 in USD) to Rp 13,064,979.20 ($839.30 in USD) while increasing the battery's lifespan by 0.42%, with losses of 7.22 kW and 433.29 kVAR, and also a life loss cost of Rp 5,499/$0.35.
A 3D model of three phase shunt reactors by using a finite element technique with coupling to global quantities Hung Bui Duc; Tu Pham Minh; Bao Doan Thanh; Duc-Quang Nguyen; Vuong Dang Quoc
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp321-330

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The finite element technique is used widely for researchers and manufacturers to design and simulate electrical systems in general and electrical machines such as shunt reactors (SRs) and transformers in particular. Many papers have recently applied several methods to analyze magnetic fields, copper losses and joule power losses in the shunt reactors (SRs). In this research, the finite element technique with coupling to global quantities is proposed to investigate the voltage and current distributions in the windings, and compute the distribution of magnetic field in the air gap and along the air core of the SR, as well as copper and core losses. The developed method is directly applied to the practical SR of 91 MVAr and a rated voltage of 500 kV. The finite element method (FEM)-simulated results are validated with experimental results to ensure accuracy and reliability. This facilitate designing the reactor.
Power quality enhancement by using Z-DVR based series voltage compensation with black widow optimization technique Ch. Srivardhan Kumar; Z. Mary Livinsa
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp229-246

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In distribution system, voltage quality issues are the most concerning disturbances influencing the power quality (PQ). As a result, to alleviate this PQ concerns such as sag, swell, fluctuation, interruption, and harmonics on the sensitive load, the series voltage compensator dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) is utilized. Furthermore, a Z-source inverter (ZSI) based DVR is proposed in this paper to improve the power system's voltage restoration properties. To compensate the voltage concerns which is occurs in passive and transmission components, the 3-φ Z-DVR inverter with proportional integral derivative (PID) controller tuned by black widow optimization (BWO). By short circuiting the legs of inverter in the ZSI, prepare the possibility of buck and boost in voltage and utilize the LC impedance grid which incorporated power source to inverter circuit. In addition, to obtain the injecting voltage, PID control scheme for ZSI based DVR is proposed in this paper. The proposed modelling and simulation of DVR is implemented in MATLAB/Simulink tool and the outcomes are analyzed. Furthermore, reduction in voltage concerns, and total harmonics distribution (THD) with BWO tuned PID controller is superior which is 1.01% when compared with existing methods such as Harris Hawks optimization (HHO) based PID, genetic algorithm (GA) based PID controller.
Closed-loop control of BLDC motor using Hall effect sensors B. Ramesh; Kalagotla Chenchireddy; Baddam Nikitha Reddy; Bellamkonda Siddharth; Chelmala Vinay Kumar; Putta Manojkumar
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp247-254

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Due to its key advantages of top performance, strong torque, and simple volume, brushless direct current (BLDC) motors are now extensively employed in a variety of industrial sectors, including the automotive industry, robotics, and electrical vehicles. Yet, in some circumstances, it can be challenging to use speed control techniques for specific devices. The major goal of this work is to use a proportional integral derivative (PID) converter to regulate the speed characteristics of BLDC. PID converter is preferred over all other converters because of its straightforward design and straightforward implementation. Using MATLAB simulation results are verified at different reference speed changing conditions, the motor input current and back electromotive force (EMF) values are verified. The speed and torque characteristics are verified during steady and transient state conduction.
Comparative analysis of THD for square-wave inverter at different conduction modes Ranitesh Gupta; Kuldeep Sahay
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp312-320

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This paper proposes conduction schemes for the most common six-switch voltage sources inverter. Also, a comparative study of the output THD for different conduction modes of switches for a three-phase square wave inverter is done, as the harmonic content of any electrical system is important to analyze its performance. The harmonic distortion of the load voltage and load current is taken as the main constraint to evaluate the performance of the three-phase inverter. So, control strategies for various loads are executed for different modulation schemes of inverter switches using MATLAB/Simulink software. Obtained results show that 150° conduction gives the least THD for output current, and 170° conduction gives the least THD for output voltage for three-phase inverters. Also, harmonic contents are reduced using a passive LC filter at the output of the inverter.
An intelligent converter and controller for electric vehicle drives utilizing grid and stand-alone solar photovoltaic power generation systems G. Saikiran Reddy; M. Premkumar; Suraj Ravi; Laith Abualigah
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp255-276

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In this study, a battery energy management system for electric vehicle (EV) applications is proposed with a standalone photovoltaic (PV) source and controlled based on the availability of grid, PV source, load consumption, and energy stored in the battery. This paper proposes a single-ended primary-inductance converter (SEPIC) DC-DC converter for charging the battery through the utility and PV source that provides good load regulation. The bidirectional nature of the proposed DC-DC converter provides the charging and discharging of the EV battery in the succeeding modes of operation, i) grid-tied charging, ii) PV-tied charging, iii) discharging to the load in the absence of utility and PV source, and iv) regenerative braking. An improved perturb and observe-based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm is proposed to track the maximum power from the PV source. In addition, to handle the four modes of operation, a dedicated controller is also proposed. Firstly, the proposed system is validated using MATLAB/Simulink software by considering different operating conditions, and the performance is compared with the traditional MPPT algorithms. Finally, the effectiveness of the suggested system is validated through an experimental prototype. The result proved the superiority of the converter and controller over the traditional systems. 
Experimental analysis of DI-ZSI based DSTATCOM Jogeswara Sabat; Mrutyunjaya Mangaraj; Ajit Kumar Barisal; Praveen Kumar Yadav Kundala; Rohan Vijay Thakur
International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) Vol 12, No 3: September 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijape.v12.i3.pp341-348

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This article presents the dual operation of distributed energy resources (DER) integrated impedance source inverter (DI-ZSI). The distribution grid, DER and variable nonlinear load are operating on two modes. In mode-1, power generated by the DER is zero or less then the load requirement and the inverter act as a voltage source inverter (VSI) for shunt compensation only. But, in mode-2, power generated by the DER greater than the load requirement and operates as a DI-ZSI based distributed static compensator (DSTATCOM). In this scenario, it not only acts as a shunt compensator but also inject active power to the distribution grid. An accurately tuned proportional integral with adaptive least mean square (ALMS) controller is used to generate the switching signals of inverter switches. The DI-ZSI performs stable operation in the distribution grid over a variable non-linear loading. A field programmable gate array (FPGA) SPARTAN-6 controller is used to develop the proposed system. Experimental results from DI-ZSI and VSI under variable loading highlighted the superiority of the DI-ZSI as per guidelines imposed by IEEE-2030-7-2017.

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