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PID controller design for a novel multi-input multi-output boost converter hub (2018)
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Nouri, H. (2018). PID controller design for a novel multi-input multi-output boost converter hub

This paper reports on the design, control, and modeling of a novel multi-input multi-output boost converter topology. The converter hub can integrate renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, photovoltaic arrays, and fuel cells for the provisio... Read More about PID controller design for a novel multi-input multi-output boost converter hub.

An approach for solving an inverse spherical two-phase Stefan problem arising in modeling of electric contact phenomena (2017)
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Sarsengeldin, M. M., Erdogan, A. S., Nauryz, T. A., & Nouri, H. (2018). An approach for solving an inverse spherical two-phase Stefan problem arising in modeling of electric contact phenomena. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 41(2), 850-859. https://doi.org/10.1002/MMA.4649

In this paper, a model problem that can be used for mathematical modeling and investigation of arc phenomena in electrical contacts is considered. An analytical approach for the solution of a two-phase inverse spherical Stefan problem where along wit... Read More about An approach for solving an inverse spherical two-phase Stefan problem arising in modeling of electric contact phenomena.

Evaluation of road traffic energy harvesting using piezoelectricity (2017)
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Nouri, H. (2017). Evaluation of road traffic energy harvesting using piezoelectricity. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.77.2017.31.17.23

In modern day society, cleaner, more sustainable forms of electrical power are needed to keep costs lower and to ensure a healthier environment for future generations. The use of piezoelectric devices installed within a road would enable the capturin... Read More about Evaluation of road traffic energy harvesting using piezoelectricity.

Mathematical model of electromagnetic field with skin-effect in closed electrical contacts (2017)
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Nouri, H. (2017). Mathematical model of electromagnetic field with skin-effect in closed electrical contacts. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 113(4), 625-637

The mathematical model describing electromagnetic field in closed electrical contacts is elaborated. It takes into account a non-uniformity of the current density on the contact spot which can be explained by three factors: 1) physical phenomena of t... Read More about Mathematical model of electromagnetic field with skin-effect in closed electrical contacts.

A novel observer algorithm of voltages across capacitors based on the higher sliding mode control: Application to multi-cells converter (2017)
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Nouri, H. (2017). A novel observer algorithm of voltages across capacitors based on the higher sliding mode control: Application to multi-cells converter. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 27(2), 136-145. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMIC.2017.10003913

In this paper, advanced automatic sliding mode observers are applied to multi-cells converter. The technique facilitates the generation of the voltages image across capacitors of the converter simply by measuring the current. Also, the technique pos... Read More about A novel observer algorithm of voltages across capacitors based on the higher sliding mode control: Application to multi-cells converter.

Comparative study of arc-to-glow transition efficiency when use multilayer condensed materials in electric contacts (2016)
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Nouri, H. (2016). Comparative study of arc-to-glow transition efficiency when use multilayer condensed materials in electric contacts

The paper presents and discusses results of the study of arc to glow transformation at breaking of DC inductive load of a low power (less than 10 J) and low voltage (about 250 V). The ratio in duration of arcing and glowing is investigated in depende... Read More about Comparative study of arc-to-glow transition efficiency when use multilayer condensed materials in electric contacts.

Time-based fault location method for LVdistributionsystems (2016)
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Alamuti, M. M., Nouri, H., Mohammadi, M., & Montakhab, M. (2016). Time-based fault location method for LVdistributionsystems. Electrical Engineering, 98(1), 87-96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-015-0346-1

© 2015, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. Due to the utilization of fundamental frequency, current impedance-based fault location methods are able to locate only permanent and linear faults. The duration of the arc in low and medium voltage systems... Read More about Time-based fault location method for LVdistributionsystems.

Phase shift of the current under a single-phase short-circuit in the stator winding of a turbogenerator with double winding per phase (2015)
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Nouri, H., & Fjałkowski, Z. (2015). Phase shift of the current under a single-phase short-circuit in the stator winding of a turbogenerator with double winding per phase. Electrical Engineering, 97(3), 251-259. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-015-0331-8

© 2015, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. An equivalent model of a faulty turbogenerator under a single-phase short-circuit in the stator winding is presented. The model is based on modified voltage–current equations for the positive-sequence compon... Read More about Phase shift of the current under a single-phase short-circuit in the stator winding of a turbogenerator with double winding per phase.

Comparison of ATP simulation and micro‐processor based fault location using DFT (2015)
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Nouri, H., Jalili, F., & Boxshall, T. (2015). Comparison of ATP simulation and micro‐processor based fault location using DFT. https://doi.org/10.14355/eer.2015.03.001

This paper evaluates the results of a microprocessor based fault locator employed on a laboratory power system model with those obtained within EMTP/ATP simulations. The Discrete Fourier Transform concept is used to extract the fundamental frequency... Read More about Comparison of ATP simulation and micro‐processor based fault location using DFT.

A fast fault classification technique for power systems (2014)
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Nouri, H., & Wang, C. (2014). A fast fault classification technique for power systems. https://doi.org/10.15662/ijareeie.2014.0311065

This paper proposes a fast fault classification technique using three phase current signals for power systems. Digital Fourier Transform, the ‘Least Square’ method or the Kalman Filtering technique are used to extract fundamental frequency components... Read More about A fast fault classification technique for power systems.

Sliding mode control with self-turning law for uncertain nonlinear systems with time-delay and external disturbances (2014)
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Zhen, R., Chen, J., Wu, X., Zhu, Q., Nouri, H., Wu, X., & Zhang, J. (2014). Sliding mode control with self-turning law for uncertain nonlinear systems with time-delay and external disturbances. Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, 452, 159-169. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36385-6_8

This study proposes a novel sliding mode control with self-turning law for nonlinear systems with time-delay and external disturbances possessing uncertain parameters. The adjustable control gain and a bipolar sigmoid function are online tuned to for... Read More about Sliding mode control with self-turning law for uncertain nonlinear systems with time-delay and external disturbances.

U-shaped energy loss curves utilization for distributed generation optimization in distribution networks (2013)
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Ebrahimi, R., Ehsan, M., & Nouri, H. (2013). U-shaped energy loss curves utilization for distributed generation optimization in distribution networks. Journal of Zhejiang University Science C, 14(11), 887-898. https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.C1200282

We propose novel techniques to find the optimal location, size, and power factor of distributed generation (DG) to achieve the maximum loss reduction for distribution networks. Determining the optimal DG location and size is achieved simultaneously u... Read More about U-shaped energy loss curves utilization for distributed generation optimization in distribution networks.

A profit-centric strategy for distributed generation planning considering time varying voltage dependent load demand (2013)
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Nouri, H., Ebrahimi, R., Ehsan, M., & Nouri, H. (2013). A profit-centric strategy for distributed generation planning considering time varying voltage dependent load demand. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 44(1), 168-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2012.07.039

This paper proposes a new algorithm to determine the best connection of multiple distributed generations (DGs) on distribution networks according to type of customers. The considered DG technology is combined heat and power (CHP) in various sizes whi... Read More about A profit-centric strategy for distributed generation planning considering time varying voltage dependent load demand.

Comparison between suppressing approaches of very fast transients in gas-insulated substations (GIS) (2013)
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Tavakoli, A., Gholami, A., Nouri, H., & Negnevitsky, M. (2013). Comparison between suppressing approaches of very fast transients in gas-insulated substations (GIS). IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 28(1), 303-310. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2012.2221748

In this paper, first transient waves in the gas-insulated substation (GIS) are analyzed and methods for suppression of very fast transients (VFTs) in GISs are introduced. For suppressing VFTs, four methods are presented, including suppression by term... Read More about Comparison between suppressing approaches of very fast transients in gas-insulated substations (GIS).

Single end feeder arcing fault location using mutual inductance (2012)
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Alamuti, M. M., & Nouri, H. (2012). Single end feeder arcing fault location using mutual inductance. European Transactions on Electrical Power, 22(8), 1136-1145. https://doi.org/10.1002/etep.633

Impedance-based fault location methods to date are able to locate only permanent and linear faults. Current fault location methods assume that arc resistance is constant to locate the fault. However, because of the variable nature of the arc resistan... Read More about Single end feeder arcing fault location using mutual inductance.

A new procedure for multi-mode sequential flocking with application to multiple non-holonomic mobile robot motion control: Implementation and analysis (2012)
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Cheng, L., Zheng, X. J., Wu, H. Y., Zhu, Q. M., Wang, Y. J., & Nouri, H. (2012). A new procedure for multi-mode sequential flocking with application to multiple non-holonomic mobile robot motion control: Implementation and analysis. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 16(1), 50-59. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMIC.2012.046695

This is the second of a two-part paper that investigates the multi-mode sequential flocking with application to multiple non-holonomic mobile robot motion control. In this part, a multiple mobile robot simulation system based on MuRoS is used to simu... Read More about A new procedure for multi-mode sequential flocking with application to multiple non-holonomic mobile robot motion control: Implementation and analysis.

A new procedure for multi-mode sequential flocking with application to multiple non-holonomic mobile robot motion control: Mode description and integration principle (2012)
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Cheng, L., Xu, W. X., Wu, H. Y., Zhu, Q. M., Wang, Y. J., & Nouri, H. (2012). A new procedure for multi-mode sequential flocking with application to multiple non-holonomic mobile robot motion control: Mode description and integration principle. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 15(1), 39-47. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMIC.2012.043939

This is the first of two-part paper that investigates the multi-mode sequential flocking with application to multiple non-holonomic mobile robot motion control. To provide a new procedure to avoid collisions and obstacles in the process of multi-robo... Read More about A new procedure for multi-mode sequential flocking with application to multiple non-holonomic mobile robot motion control: Mode description and integration principle.

Synthesis of LV load models for MV networks fast transient studies (2012)
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Blanes, J., & Nouri, H. (2012). Synthesis of LV load models for MV networks fast transient studies. Electric Power Systems Research, 83(1), 119-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2011.10.007

This paper presents two techniques to obtain LV load models adapted for fast transient studies in MV networks. The first LV load model is based on CIGRE recommendations for harmonic impedance calculus while the second LV load model follows the analys... Read More about Synthesis of LV load models for MV networks fast transient studies.