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The integration of solar energy into modern power grids supports sustainability and energy efficiency but also introduces power quality (PQ) challenges such as harmonic distortion, voltage sag, swell, and fluctuations. I...

Introduction. Metaheuristic algorithms are effective for solving complex power system optimization problems characterized by nonlinearity, multimodality, and high dimensionality. Nature-inspired strategies based on adapt...

The main objectives of the study are to develop a generalized thermo-electromechanical model of a solid-state heat engine based on a Ni-Ti-Cu shape memory alloy for converting low-grade thermal energy (30-100 °C) into e...

Power electronic systems in autonomous vehicles and mission-critical applications are highly susceptible to overheating due to operational inefficiencies. These systems often rely on liquid cooling loops to maintain safe...

Introduction. Nowadays, the most widely used wind energy conversion system in wind farms is based on a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG); it has a large speed range and can function in multiple modes. Problem. Harmon...

The increasing penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) reduces power system inertia, causing severe frequency excursions following disturbances. Conventional Automatic Generation Control (AGC) using fixed-gain cont...

Abstract Solar-powered electric-vehicle (EV) charging in tropical, PV-rich regions such as Uganda faces coupled stressors from high ambient temperature and intermittent solar irradiance, which can destabilize conventiona...

Abstract Active power distribution networks are evolving with the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and advanced optimization techniques to enhance grid flexibility and efficiency. However, radial distri...

Abstract The shift from internal combustion engines to electric powertrains has redefined the noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) profile of contemporary vehicles. The reduction of engine-generated broadband noise has ...

High-voltage cable systems are critical components of power transmission networks, where partial discharge (PD) can cause insulation degradation and severe operational failures. Accurate detection and reliable identifica...

Standby techniques are widely employed in power systems to enhance safety and reliability, and are typically classified as hot, warm, or cold. Recent work has emphasized warm standby because it combines key advantages of...

The main objectives of this study are to enhance the power extraction of photovoltaic (PV) systems under rapidly changing ecological circumstances using Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and to improve the power qualit...

Introduction. Three-phase pulse width modulation (PWM) rectifiers are widely used in modern power conversion systems due to their high efficiency, controllability, and ability to provide high-quality energy conversion. T...

This paper presents a comprehensive review of Medium Voltage (MV) Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) with the integration of Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices. With the growing demand for high-power offshore wi...

Abstract The adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has accelerated due to ongoing technological advancements, cost reductions, and a growing awareness of environmental issues. However, despite this progress, challenges per...

The purpose of this study is to justify the design parameters of spiral-vortex equipment ensuring energy-efficient desulfurization of flue gases from autonomous medium-capacity gas-piston power plants (GPPPs). The study ...

In an effort to explore environmentally friendly alternative energy solutions, this study develops a Speed Bump Generator system designed to generate electrical energy as a power source for garden lighting. The system ...

ARM-based systems are widely deployed in edge and IoT settings, where penetration-testing tools must operate under strict memory, power, and thermal constraints, yet prior work offers limited deployment-oriented guidance...

Introduction. The stability of grid-connected inverters is critical for the integration of renewable energy into modern power systems. However, this stability is significantly challenged under weak grid conditions, chara...

This article presents operational data from turboexpander units (TEU) wherein a stable temperature gradient across both the turboexpander and the turbocompressor coexists with its power imbalance. A hypothesis attributin...

The high population growth rate, the accelerated industrialization and unpredictability of oil prices in the world have considerably raised the energy demand which has enhanced the necessity of alternative and sustainabl...

German transmission system operators received around 400 GW of battery storage connection requests in 2024, an enormous increase from the current 2.3 GW installed capacity. However, uncertainty remains regarding the impa...

The rapid increase in electric-vehicle (EV) adoption across emerging economies is challenged by weak-grid conditions, high ambient temperatures, and limited investment capacity, making conventional charging infrastructur...

The performance of Photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems, using traditional Vector Current Controllers based on Proportional–Integral Action (CVC-PI), exhibits marked non-linearity and is strongly influenced by me...