i-manager's Journal on Electrical Engineering (JEE)


Volume 5 Issue 1 July - September 2011

Research Paper

Large Scale Power Flow Study Using Newton- FGMRES Method

M Venu Gopala Rao* , Somlal Jarupula**, V. Anwesh Kumar***
* Professor, Department of EEE, K L University, Vijayawada, A.P, India.c
** Assistant Professor, Department of EEE, K L University, Vijayawada, A.P, India.
*** M.Tech. Student, Department of EEE, K L University, Vijayawada, A.P, India.
M. Venu Gopala Rao, Somlal Jarupula and V. Anwesh Kumar (2011). Large Scale Power Flow Study Using Newton- FGMRES Method. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1547

Abstract

A majority of computational efforts in the Newton Power Flow method lies in solving a set of linear equations. The traditional direct methods have been popular in solving a set of linear equations. However, the direct methods will find the exact solutions after a finite number of steps. Iterative methods, on the other hand, successively approximate the solutions to a predetermined degree of accuracy based on an initial guess. The preconditioners for “normalizing” linearized power mismatch equations were fixed at each Newton iteration. Recently, an adaptive preconditioner was proposed for the Jacobian-Free Newton-GMRES(m) method. Numerical studies shows that the proposed Newton- FGMRES method may consistently outperforms the traditional Newton method on practical power systems. In this paper, the FGMRES method is applied to solve linear equations arising from the Newton Power Flow Method. The authors have performed the analysis of both the methods for IEEE 30, 57 and 118 bus systems.

Research Paper

GA And PSO Algorithms For Solving Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Problems Incorporating Facts Devices And Statistical Analysis

G. V. Siva Krishna Rao* , K. Vaisakh**, P.Kanta Rao***
*, **, *** Department of Electrical Engineering, AU College of Engineering.
G. V. Siva Krishna Rao, K. Vaisakh and P. Kanta Rao (2011). GA And PSO Algorithms For Solving Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Problems Incorporating Facts Devices And Statistical Analysis. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 5-20. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1551

Abstract

This paper presents the comparative application of two metaheuristic approaches: Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to the solution of the reactive power and voltage control problem. Efficient distribution of reactive power in an electric network leads to minimization of the system losses and improvement of the system voltage profile. It can be achieved by varying the excitation of generators, on-load tap changer positions of transformers as well as by switching of discrete portions of inductors or capacitors etc. The feasibility, effectiveness and generic nature of both GA and PSO approaches investigated are exemplarily demonstrated on the IEEE 14-bus, IEEE 30-bus, and IEEE 57-bus test systems with and without Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices. Comparisons were made between the two approaches in terms of the solution quality and convergence characteristics. An innovative statistical analysis based on central tendency measures and dispersion measures was carried out on the bus voltage profiles and voltage stability indices

Research Paper

Sensorless Fuzzy Indirect Field Oriented Control Of Induction Motor Using Stator Current Based MRAS

kamal* , Surya Kalavathi M**
* Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering. Madanapalle Institute of Technology and science, Madnapalle, A.P. India.
** Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, JNTUH college of Engineering, Hyderabad, AP. India.
C. Kamal Basha and M. Suryakalavathi (2011). Sensorless Fuzzy Indirect Field Oriented Control of Induction Motor Using Stator Current Based MRAS. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 21-26. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1554

Abstract

This paper presents a speed sensorless Fuzzy based Indirect field oriented control using stator current based model reference adaptive system for the induction motor drive. Indirect Field Oriented Control (IFOC) is highly sensitive to the parameter variation and accuracy of the estimated speed. To fix the problem the traditional PI controller which converts the error speed signal in to torque signal is replaced by a fuzzy controller for increasing the dynamic response of the drive. The speed sensorless of the drive is achieved by the stator current based Model Reference Adaptive System (MRAS). In this MRAS measured stator current is considered as a reference model and is compared with the estimated stator current using the stator voltage-current model, and then adjusted with the estimated rotor speed calculated by the adaptation algorithm. The satisfactory results are obtained by the MATLAB simulation.

Research Paper

Power Factor Improvement In Wind Mill Power Station Using TCC

Manchala Dinesh Reddy* , T. Gowri Manohar**
* PG Student, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, S. V. U. College of Engineering, Tirupati.
** Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, S. V. U. College of Engineering, Tirupati.
M. Dinesh Reddy,S and T. Gowri Manohar (2011). Power Factor Improvement In Wind Mill Power Station Using TCC. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 27-31. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1557

Abstract

Now a days the requirement for renewable energy power production is increasing due to scarcity of conventional energy resource. So, one of the best renewable energy resource for production of electrical energy is wind. As most of the loads are lagging loads, losses will be more due to low power factor. In this Study, the authors suggest that even though capacitor bank is connected to compensate reactive power, and maintain voltage stability, there is no constant required power factor at all loads. Due to connection of capacitor in steps using capacitor bank, there is over compensation. So, power factor is low. So, in this paper they propose “Thy ristor Controlled Capacitor” to improve power factor in windmill power plant. The Expected results were obtained by using MATLAB soft ware tool. The data is collected from Wind mill power plant maintained by DECCAN CEMENTS LTD. located at RAMAGIRI, Anantapur (Dist), Andhra Pradesh, India.

Research Paper

Z-Source Isolated Boost Dc-Dc Converter For Electrolyser Application Using Renewable Energy

R. Samuel Rajesh Babu* , Joseph Henry**
* Research Scholar, Department of EEE, Sathyabama University, Chennai.
** Professor, Department of EEE, Vel Tech University, Chennai, India.
R. Samuel Rajesh Babu, and Joseph Henry (2011). Z-Source Isolated Boost DC-DC Converter For Electrolyser Application Using Renewable Energy. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 32-40. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1559

Abstract

With the increased compulsory usage of renewable energy resources, it is essential to efficiently use the energy produced from them. Such energy can be stored in fuel cells which work on the basis of electrolysis. A DC-DC converter is required to couple the electrolyser to the system DC bus. This paper is based on a new approach for achieving very high conversion efficiency in low-voltage high-power isolated boost DC-DC converter. The proposed DC-DC converter is realized in half-bridge topology in the rectifier side to achieve zero voltage switching for the power switches and to regulate the output voltage. Z-Source inverter is utilized to realize inversion and boost function in one single stage. In this DC-DC Converter the winding losses and the switch conduction losses are reduced. The transformer eddy-current and proximity effects are analyzed. The MATLAB simulation results show that the output of converter is free from the ripples and regulate the output voltage. The experimental results are verified to validate the simulation results. The ability to boost and buck voltage makes the Z-Source inverter very attractive for electrolyser application.

Research Paper

Effective Scheduling Algorithm For RTPS Service in WiMAX Networks

jeya* , G. Indumathi**
* Assistant Professor, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology.
** Assistant Professor, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College.
V. Jeyalakshmi and G. Indumathi (2011). Effective Scheduling Algorithm for RTPS Service in WiMAX Networks. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 41-48. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1561

Abstract

Providing quality of service (QoS) to different service classes with integrated real-time and non-real-time traffic is an important issue in broadband wireless access networks. Opportunistic MAC (OMAC) is a novel view of communication over spatio temporally varying wireless link where by the multi-user diversity is exploited rather than combated to maximize bandwidth efficiency or system throughput. It combines cross-layer design features and opportunistic scheduling scheme to achieve high utilization while providing QoS support to various applications. Channel characteristics, traffic characteristics and queue characteristics are the essential factors in the design of opportunistic scheduling algorithms. The authors propose a cross-layer MAC scheduling framework in WiMAX point-to multipoint (PMP) systems and a corresponding opportunistic scheduling algorithm to provide QoS support to the heterogeneous traffic. Extensive Simulation experiments have been carried out to evaluate the performance of our proposal. This can improve the performance of the WiMAX PMP systems in terms of packet loss rate, packet delay and system throughput. The proposed scheduling scheme effectively support rtps traffic to make rtps packets meeting their delay bounds.

Research Paper

Location Of Unified Power Flow Controller For Congesition Management

Sunil Kumar Jilledi* , A. Immanuel**, V. Usha Reddy***, V.Rajanikanth****, Venkata Marutheswar*****
* Lecturer, Department of EEE, SKIT, Srikalahasti
** Department of EEE, S.V.U.C.E, S.V.University,Tirupathi.
*** Assistant Professor, S.V.U.C.E, S.V.University,Tirupati.
**** Associate Professor, SKIT, Srikalahasti.
***** Associate Professor, Department of EEE, S.V.U.C.E, S.V.Univeristy, Tirupati.
J. Sunil Kumar, A. Immanuel, V. USHA Reddy V. Rajani Kanth, and G.V. Venkata Marutheswar (2011). Location Of Unified Power Flow Controller For Congesition Management. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 49-55. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1563

Abstract

In modern power systems controlling of power is flexible and easy by the use of Power Electronics devices. The recent advent of power electronics devices are FACTS Devices. These FACTS devices are playing a major role in the electrical industry. This paper presents the development of simple and efficient model for the suitable location of Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC). The UPFC location is found by using the congestion management technique. In this paper the location is found based on the Total Loss Sensitivity Indices (LSI). The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated on IEEE 5 bus system.

Research Paper

Experimental Results Of CLL Resonant DC-To-DC Converter For Stand Alone Wind Energy System

M. Annamalai* , Vijaya Kumar**
* Research Scholar, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Sathyabama University, Chennai, India.
** Registrar, JNTU, AP, India.
M. Annamalai and M. Vijaya Kumar (2011). Experimental Results of CLL Resonant DC-To-DC Converter for Stand Alone Wind Energy System. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 56-60. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1566

Abstract

This paper deals with simulation and experimentation of DC-to-DC converter for stand-alone wind energy system. The CLL resonant inverter system and DC- to- DC converter system are simulated using MATLAB simulink power system blocks. This converter has advantages like reduced transformer size, reduced filter size and current source characteristics. The hardware is tested in the laboratory. The simulation results and experimental results are presented.

Research Paper

Simulation Comparison Of Class D/ Class E Inverter Fed Induction Heating

S. Arumugam* , Rama Reddy**, M. Sridhar***
* Research Scholar, Bharath University, Chennai, India.
** Professor, Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai, India.
*** Professor & Dean, Bharath University, Chennai, India.
S. Arumugam,S. Ramareddy and M. Sridhar (2011). Simulation Comparison of Class D/ Class E Inverter Fed Induction Heating. i-manager’s Journal on Electrical Engineering, 5(1), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.26634/jee.5.1.1571

Abstract

This paper deals with digital simulation of Class D and Class E inverter fed induction heater system. This system has an advantage like reduced volume and switching losses. The circuit operates under zero voltage switching. The circuit models of Class D and Class E are developed and they are used for simulation studies. The simulation results are compared and results are presented.