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Review of optimization techniques applied for the integration of distributed generation from renewable energy sources
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article Review)
Several potential benefits to the quality and reliability of delivered power can be attained with the installation of distributed generation units. To take full advantage of these benefits, it is essential to place optimally ...
Integration of temperature and dust effects in siting large PV power plant in hot arid area
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2013 , Article)
Recently, solar PV technologies witnessed a commercial vigor due to their tremendously decreasing prices. However, these technologies are vulnerable to dust and temperature which can significantly degrade their efficiency. ...
Matlab/Simulink implementation & simulation of islanding detection using passive methods
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2013 , Conference Paper)
The extensive use of Distributed Generators in Electrical and power systems made it a must to explore its functionality and the issues related to their connection to the grid. One of the main issues is unintentional ...
Review of policies encouraging renewable energy integration & best practices
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Article Review)
This article provides policy-makers and renewable energy project developers with background information and analysis into the successful penetration of renewable energy policies. The analysis emphasizes on the different ...
Microcontroller-based inverter topology integrated in PV systems
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Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
, 2015 , Article)
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to study the problem of the leakage currents in transformerless inverter topologies. It proposes a novel topology and how important the adopted control strategy on the power quality ...
Review and simulation of leakage current in transformerless microinverters for PV applications
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article Review)
Designing microinverters without transformers enhances system efficiency and power density and reduces cost. However, the transformer removal results in loss of galvanic isolation that leads to leakage current circulation. ...
Numerical differential protection algorithm for power transformers
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2013 , Conference Paper)
The differential protective system establishes the main protection against short circuits occurring on transformer windings. This protective system should operate rapidly when internal faults occur. However, it should not ...
Geometrical approach for wind farm symmetrical layout design optimization
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
Wind farm layout orientation plays an important factor to reduce the total wake loss and hence increase the capacity factor of the wind farm. Different wind farms layout design optimization techniques are widely used and ...
Simple voltage regulation method for smart grid applications
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The complexity of power systems and the change of demand load at the consumer make it necessary to control the voltage to avoid any unnecessary voltage drop beyond the limits allowed within the international standards and ...
CO2 greenhouse emissions in Oman over the last forty-two years: Review
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Article Review)
In the Sultanate of Oman, oil and natural gas related activities have the most important shares of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) and are also the primary cause of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the ...