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Analysis and techniques of data compression in smart grids in the context of IEC 61850 communication protocol
(2020-02-01)
A smart grid is characterized by a two-way communication between the generation and the loads in addition to the distributed energy resources, which dictated the integration of smart monitoring devices to achieve full ...
Design, analysis, and control of switched supercapacitor banks for e-transportation electric energy storage systems
(2020-07-01)
The hybridization of supercapacitors (SCs) with batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) improves the battery life, acceleration, and driving range. However, the efficiency of the power interface that unites the batteries and ...
Modeling and simulation of The CERTS Microgrid: a comparative study using PSCAD and MATLAB SIMSCAPE
(2020-04-01)
The legacy electric power system has grown in magnitude and complexity since its conception. This was a result of various advancements, such as the need to match the increase in power demand, and to address the shortage ...
Optimized multi-superframe scheduling for clustered wireless sensor networks
(2020-04-01)
Since the power source for wireless sensor networks (WSN) is mainly from batteries, prolonging network life is an important requirement of the network. Hence, clustering algorithms are employed to decrease the number of ...
Time-efficient offloading and execution of machine learning tasks between embedded systems and fog nodes
(2019-12-01)
As embedded systems become more prominent in society, it is important that the technologies that run on them must be used efficiently. One such technology is the Neural Network (NN). NN's, combined with the Internet of ...
Modeling, simulation, and design of hybrid EV-battery charger for optimum grid utilization
(2020-12-01)
The rapid recent development of electric vehicles (EVs) charging system, is changing the future of the transportation sector. Thanks to Photovoltaics solar energy (PV), the EV charging operating cost is reduced, and an ...
Deep learning methods applied to anomaly detection in vehicle manufacturing and operations
(2019-09-01)
As one of the most common modes of transportation, vehicles are very closely related to our lives. As a result, safety is an important issue in both vehicle production process and vehicle operations. Recently, unmanned ...
Thermal management of the thermochemical Cu-Cl cycle linked with industrial processes for hydrogen production
(2018-04-01)
This thesis study develops, analyzes and evaluates three integrated systems using process heats available in industrial applications for hydrogen production via copper-chlorine (Cu-Cl) cycle. The first system consists of ...
Development and analysis of active rear axle steering for 8x8 combat vehicle
(2018-08-01)
This thesis proposes and compares multiple vehicle dynamics controllers using rear axle steering of an 8x8 combat vehicle. The controllers are assessed on ability to increase maneuverability at low speed, increase stability ...
Experimental investigation and evaluation of hybrid ammonia fuel options for power generators
(2018-04-01)
This research thesis aims to make use of ammonia as a possible fuel source for power generators by performing an experimental study on a gasoline generator with an ammonia based gasoline fuel blend. Then, the combustion ...