This paper implements a power flow application and variations using the IEEE Power System Application Data Dictionary within a Matlab environment. It describes a number of useful data and implementation techniques for a variety of applications. The techniques include the use of very compact and efficient code for the computation of Power Transfer Distribution Factors. Power Transfer Distributio...

In this paper, a probabilistic method is proposed to analyze the steady-state operating conditions of an active electrical distribution system with Wind (WD) and Photovoltaic (PV) generation plants. This method takes into account the uncertainties of power load demands and power production from renewable generation systems and combines Monte Carlo simulation techniques and multi-linearized powe...

We define metrics to characterize the performance of ad hoc networks based on timescales for information flow, power consumption and interference. The statistical distribution of timescales has not been previously considered. Yet, it is important for understanding the feasibility of communicating over such networks, for comparing different algorithms for building up network topology and for dis...

Soil detachment is known as an important process in soil erosion and its quantification is necessary to establish a basic understanding of erosion. This study was carried out to find the best flow erosivity indicator(s) for predicting detachment rate at low slopes. For this purpose, 12 experiments including 6 flow discharges (75, 100, 125, 150, 175 and 200 ml/s) and 2 slope gradients (1.5 and 2...

Load flow is a very significant and essential tool for the analysis of any power system and is used in the operational as well as development stages. In this work, a modified load flow method is formulated for radial distribution systems. The topological characteristics of distribution systems are employed to make proposed load flow solution possible. The proposed method makes use of two matric...

Accurate loss minimization is the critical component for efficient electrical distribution power flow .The contribution of this work presents loss minimization in power distribution system through feeder restructuring, incorporating DG and placement of capacitor. The study of this work was conducted on IEEE distribution network and India Electricity Board benchmark distribution system. The exec...

Original scientific paper The paper analyzes the possibility of reducing active power losses in power system, constrained by regulated voltage levels, by implementing appropriate distributed generation capacity. The objectives of this paper were achieved by developing hybrid methods based on artificial neural network and genetic algorithm. Methods have been developed to determine the impact of ...

Solar chimney power plants are plants based on solar thermal power including three parts of collector, chimney and turbine, which is able to produce electrical energy. One of the effective parameters in increasing the power production is the collector angles versus horizon. In the present study, a numerical analysis of a solar chimney power plant for different angles of the collector (divergent...

1/4 My research interests are in the areas of power system optimization and control, grid integration of distributed energy resources including renewables and energy storage systems (ESS), distribution system optimal voltage regulation, and power markets and power system economics. I conduct fundamental and applied research on efficient grid integration of distributed energy resources from both...

a water distribution network is subjected to various abnormal conditions such as pipe breaks, pump failures, excessive demands etc. in the design period. under such conditions, the network may not be able to meet required demands at desired pressures, and becomes deficient. traditional network analysis assumes nodal demands to be satisfied and available nodal pressures are calculated. however, ...