On the potential contributions of matrix converters for the future grid operation, sustainable transportation and electrical drives innovation

A Bento, G Paraíso, P Costa, L Zhang, T Geury… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Matrix converters have been extensively investigated in academia over the last 3 decades.
Several review works targeting matrix converter topologies, commutation strategies …

On the impact of tidal generation and energy storage integration in PV-rich electric distribution systems

A Peerzada, S Hanif, B Tarekegne, D Baldwin… - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Deep decarbonization of power system operations requires the maximal utilization of
available renewable resources. At distribution-level operations, however, grid operators can …

Adaptive model predictive controller to reduce switching losses for a capacitor-less D-STATCOM

W Rohouma, M Metry, RS Balog… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the post-industrial digital-economy, motors powering manufacturing have been replaced
by computers powering ecommerce-with significant financial losses attributable to poor …

Enhancing power quality through DSTATCOM: a comprehensive review and real-time simulation insights

VK Govil, K Sahay, SM Tripathi - Electrical Engineering, 2024 - Springer
Power quality (PQ) problems such as voltage sags, swells, harmonics, and transient
disturbances pose significant challenges to modern electrical distribution systems. In …

Analysis of the capacitor-less D-STATCOM for voltage profile improvement in distribution network with high PV penetration

W Rohouma, M Metry, RS Balog… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) have disrupted the traditional electrical system. Grid-
connected photovoltaic (PV) systems deliver electric energy closer to the consumer, shifting …

Use of D-STATCOM for Solid State LED Lamp Harmonic Power Mitigation

W Rohouma, RS Balog, MM Begovic… - … Conference on Smart …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The prevalence of light-emitting diode (LED) and other solid-state lighting is increasing,
spurred by energy conservation initiatives. Some countries have gone as far as to …

Capacitor-less D-STATCOM for Voltage Profile Improvement in a SmartGrid Distribution Network with High PV Penetration

W Rohouma, RS Balog, MM Begovic… - … Conference on Smart …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Distributed photovoltaic (PV) systems can provide a multitude of advantages to both utilities
and consumers facilitated through the smart grid framework. However, variation in the …

Adaptive MPC-based cost function for capacitorless VAR compensator in distribution networks

W Rohouma, M Metry, RS Balog… - 2020 IEEE 21st …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the post-industrial digital-economy era, dealing with constant power loads along with
distributed energy resources, including photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and electrified …

A survey on DSTATCOM control and power quality improvement techniques

VK Govil, K Sahay, SM Tripathi - 2022 1st International …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A power distribution network is required to transmit a continuous energy supply to the
distribution end with smooth sinusoidal voltage magnitude and frequency. In actuality …

Fault-Tolerant D-STATCOM based matrix converter

W Rohouma, RS Balog, AA Peerzada… - … Conference on Smart …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Practical experiences have demonstrated that power semiconductor devices are vulnerable
to failures, which challenges the reliability of power converters. One of the effective …