i-manager's Journal on Power Systems Engineering (JPS)


Volume 10 Issue 2 May - July 2022

Article

Wind Energy Potential in Sindh Region

Muhammad Awais*
Department of Engineering and Technology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Awais, M. (2022). Wind Energy Potential in Sindh Region. i-manager’s Journal on Power Systems Engineering, 10(2), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.26634/jps.10.2.18687

Abstract

Electricity occupies an important place in the socio-economic recovery and social prosperity of any country. This should be taken into account because of the fundamental need for human improvement. At present, low power generation is a major problem in Pakistan, which immediately hampers the development of the country. 1/3 of the population of Pakistan has no electricity domestically in rural areas, and in urban areas, power cuts are approximately eight to ten hours, which is quite common. Although Pakistan constantly points out shortages in traditional sources, no further developments are being made in renewable sources such as wind. Thus, it is much better to use these natural resources to meet the needs of Pakistan. This paper explores the potential of wind energy in the Sindh region and the potential for the country.

Research Paper

Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and Grid to Vehicle (G2V) Energy Management System

V. Manikanta Prasad* , A. Lokesh**, D. Dheeraj Kumar***, V. Das****, G. Poornachandra Rao*****
*-***** Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Prasad, V. M., Lokesh, A., Kumar, D. D., Das, V., and Rao, G. P. (2022). Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and Grid to Vehicle (G2V) Energy Management System. i-manager’s Journal on Power Systems Engineering, 10(2), 6-11. https://doi.org/10.26634/jps.10.2.18830

Abstract

Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries are potential energy storage devices in microgrids. It can help to manage microgrid energy consumption by storing energy when there is a surplus (Grid-To-Vehicle, G2V) and returning energy to the grid (Vehicle-To-Grid, V2G) when there is a demand. This methodology can be expressed by developing infrastructure and management systems to implement this concept. This paper presents an architecture for implementing a V2G-G2V system in a microgrid using Layer 3 fast charging for electric vehicles. A microgrid test system is simulated that has a Direct Current (DC) fast charging station to interface electric vehicles. Simulation studies are performed to illustrate V2GG2V power transmission. The test results show the regulation of active power in the microgrid by electric vehicle batteries in G2V-V2G operating modes. The design of the charging station ensures minimal harmonic distortion of the current supplied to the network, and the controller provides good dynamic performance in terms of voltage stability on the DC bus.

Research Paper

Power Flow Control Capability Analysis of Unified Power Flow Controller

Satyavir Singh*
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial Group of Professional Colleges, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Singh, S. (2022). Power Flow Control Capability Analysis of Unified Power Flow Controller. i-manager’s Journal on Power Systems Engineering, 10(2), 12-17. https://doi.org/10.26634/jps.10.2.18808

Abstract

In the field of power system restructuring, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) technology has become indispensable for alleviating the challenges of load flow control, voltage control, transient stability, and dynamic stability. The Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) is the fastest, most flexible, and most capable FACTS device because it has the full advantage of providing simultaneous and independent real-time control of voltage, impedance, and phase angle, which are the main power system parameters that affect system performance. This paper uses a Newton-Raphson load flow that includes UPFC to analyze how UPFC can control the flow of power.

Research Paper

Simulation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell-Based Three-Phase Inverter with Reduced Number of Switches

R. Ranjith*
Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Ranjith, R. (2022). Simulation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell-Based Three-Phase Inverter with Reduced Number of Switches. i-manager’s Journal on Power Systems Engineering, 10(2), 18-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jps.10.2.18997

Abstract

This paper simulates a Three-Phase Inverter (TPI) for proton exchange membrane fuel cells with fewer switches. It can also serve as a source for the production of stable electrical energy. Unlike the traditional 6-key 3-phase inverter, this paper proposes a 3-phase inverter with fewer switches. For real-time implementation, this can reduce the amount of computation. Fewer switches with lower switching losses, easy understanding control algorithm, and smaller in interface circuitry.

Research Paper

Study of Self-Charging Features in Hybrid Vehicle

Abdul Rahman M.* , Abhinesh Rajan H.**, Deena Dhayalan V.***, Gokulakrishnan K.****
*-**** Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rahman, M. A., Rajan, H. A., Dhayalan, V. D., and Gokulakrishnan, K. (2022). Study of Self-Charging Features in Hybrid Vehicle. i-manager’s Journal on Power Systems Engineering, 10(2), 29-38. https://doi.org/10.26634/jps.10.2.18844

Abstract

Pollution and energy crises become more and more visible, and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) are gaining more and more popularity around the world. To study the perception of alternative technology in an automobile, the project "Hybrid Vehicle Using Self-Charging Functions" is being carried out. A hybrid vehicle uses two or more different types of energy and combines it with electrical power. When the motor is started, the magnetic coil present in the crank starts to rotate. The rotation creates a higher voltage flux. In this case, an additional alternative magnet coil is connected in parallel with the magnet coil using gears. As the coil rotates, the energy generated in the main coil is used for ignition, while the energy generated in the alternate coil is sent to the rectifier and stored in the battery. While the car runs out of fuel, the hybrid switch is activated, then the energy stored in the battery is transferred to the wheel hub, and it starts to work. Since ancient times, people have been using vehicles for transportation and some personal needs. It pollutes the environment with gasoline and diesel fuel. It is burned in the engine for energy, but as some unburned gases come out, it affects the human respiratory system. Therefore, the automotive industry has introduced a battery vehicle (hybrid vehicle). It consumes zero emissions and is environmentally friendly. For a while, it only appeared in cars, not twowheelers, so for a change, if it creates a hybrid two-wheeler combined with a motor and battery, it will have power, fuel efficiency, and fewer emissions. It has power and environmental fixes in a two-wheeler. When driving at an average speed of 0 to 50 mph, it consumes more fuel due to high torque instead of power from the engine. It receives power from the battery above 50 to 100, and when the engine comes to work, there is power from the engine at that time with low torque, so the motorcycle will not consume much fuel, which means that in motion, the two-wheeler is running on battery, and in the absence of motion, in an engine with such low emissions.