Microgrids As A Service for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa. (2019)
Journal Article
Liu, Q., Kamoto, K. M., & Liu, X. (2020). Microgrids As A Service for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa. Computers, Materials & Continua, 63(3), 1249-1261. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmc.2020.05598

The majority of the population on the African continent is unable to access basic electricity services, this despite the abundance of renewable energy sources (RESs). The inability to adequately tap into these RESs has led to the continued dependence... Read More about Microgrids As A Service for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa..

Analysis of integration of multi-terminal HVDC network to weak grids. (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Givaki, K., Rahman, M. H., Vozikis, D., & Giveki, A. (2018, June). Analysis of integration of multi-terminal HVDC network to weak grids. Paper presented at The 14th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2018)

In this paper, the integration of multi-terminal HVDC systems to weak power grids is analysed under different grid strengths and control methods. In this paper, a modular multi-level converter based MTDC network is considered. The analysis showed the... Read More about Analysis of integration of multi-terminal HVDC network to weak grids..

Current Error Based Compensations for VSC Current Control in Weak Grid for Wind Farm Applications (2018)
Journal Article
Givaki, K., Chen, D., & Xu, L. (2019). Current Error Based Compensations for VSC Current Control in Weak Grid for Wind Farm Applications. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 10(1), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.1109/tste.2018.2820386

A novel current control strategy is proposed for voltage source converter connecting to weak grid using conventional current vector control with additional current error based voltage angle and magnitude compensations. For connecting to very weak AC... Read More about Current Error Based Compensations for VSC Current Control in Weak Grid for Wind Farm Applications.

Design considerations for high-power converters interfacing 10 MW superconducting wind power generators (2017)
Journal Article
Vedreño Santos, F., Odavic, M., Guan, Y., Azar, Z., Thomas, A., Li, G., & Zhu, Z. (2017). Design considerations for high-power converters interfacing 10 MW superconducting wind power generators. IET Power Electronics, 10(12), 1461-1467. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2016.0512

The design of power electronic converters for the integration of wind generated power into the grid is more and more important due to a new class of Superconducting Generators (SG) with power ratings of up to 20 MW. High efficiency of power converter... Read More about Design considerations for high-power converters interfacing 10 MW superconducting wind power generators.

Smart design of stand-alone Solar PV system for off-grid electrification projects. (2014)
Book Chapter
Mohanty, P., & Muneer, T. (2014). Smart design of stand-alone Solar PV system for off-grid electrification projects. In S. C. Bhattacharyya, & D. Palit (Eds.), Mini-Grids for Rural Electrification of Developing Countries: Analysis and Case Studies from South Asia (63-93). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04816-1_4

Solar PV has seen a remarkable growth across the globe with the total PV installation now exceeding several gigawatts (GW). The technology has the versatility and flexibility for designing systems in different regions, especially in remote rural area... Read More about Smart design of stand-alone Solar PV system for off-grid electrification projects..

Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes (2013)
Thesis
Nwosu, N. O. E. Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6448

Research already carried out on the use of the recently patented electroless nickel ceramic codeposition technique as a method of manufacturing solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electrodes has thus far indicated that, while functional electrodes can be ma... Read More about Optimisation of electroless co-deposited solid oxide fuel cell electrodes.

Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines (2011)
Thesis
Makkawi, A. Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6040

This thesis investigates the potential of using wind turbine to offset electricity demand for dwellings or public building. This work involves onshore small and large wind turbine implementation considering the suitability of the location to machine... Read More about Performance monitoring and modelling of micro-, midi- and macro-wind turbines.

Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications (2008)
Thesis
McNeill, J. N. Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6196

This thesis investigates the operation of the current transfonner (CT) when sensing retum-to-zero current pulses in power electronic circuitry. The CT's output signal is nonnally rectified when sensing current pulses and the effects of the different... Read More about Current transformer circuits for power electronics applications.

Mobility in JCSP: new mobile channel and mobile process models. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chalmers, K., Kerridge, J., & Romdhani, I. (2007, December). Mobility in JCSP: new mobile channel and mobile process models. Presented at Communicating Process Architectures 2007 WoTug-30

The original package developed for network mobility in JCSP, although useful, revealed some limitations in the underlying models permitting code mobility and channel migration. In this paper, we discuss these limitations, as well as describe the new... Read More about Mobility in JCSP: new mobile channel and mobile process models..

Mathematical modelling and computer simulations of induced voltage calculations in AC electric traction. (2003)
Thesis
Abdulaziz, I. M. Mathematical modelling and computer simulations of induced voltage calculations in AC electric traction. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3845

Expert system scheduling of cascade hydro-electric plants. (1996)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Renton, M. W., & Wallace, A. R. (1996). Expert system scheduling of cascade hydro-electric plants. In Conference Proceeding of Opportunities and Advances in international Power Generation. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp%3A19960121

The hydrological interdependence of plants in cascade
hydro electric systems means that operation of any one
plant has an effect on water levels and storage at other
plants in the system. Hydro plants may be dispatched to
meet predicted demand, t... Read More about Expert system scheduling of cascade hydro-electric plants..