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Induced voltages in metallic pipelines due to lightning strikes to nearby power lines (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H., Șteț, D., Czumbil, L., & Micu, D. D. (2019, September). Induced voltages in metallic pipelines due to lightning strikes to nearby power lines. Paper presented at European EMTP-ATP Conference, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Installing pipelines in energy utility corridors containing high-voltage AC transmission lines subjects the pipelines to induced AC voltages which is a real and serious problem which can place both operator safety and pipeline integrity at risk. In c... Read More about Induced voltages in metallic pipelines due to lightning strikes to nearby power lines.

Optimal distribution power system reconfiguration using Genetics Algorithms and Branch exchange method (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H. (2018, October). Optimal distribution power system reconfiguration using Genetics Algorithms and Branch exchange method. Paper presented at CISTEM2018, Algiers, Algeria

This paper uses Genetic Algorithms (GAs) and the branch exchange method to solve the optimal reconfiguration in radial distribution systems subject to power loss reduction that determine the optimal switches. The GA is a relatively powerful intellige... Read More about Optimal distribution power system reconfiguration using Genetics Algorithms and Branch exchange method.

Improved water pumping station supply systems (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H. (2018, September). Improved water pumping station supply systems. Paper presented at Universities Power Engineering, Glasgow, Scotland

The electrical grid experiences high demand during peak energy times (Triads) and so financial penalty charges are applied to discourage large industrial consumers. Onsite power generation through employment of gas engines mitigated during ‘Triad’ pe... Read More about Improved water pumping station supply systems.

Voltages state estimator algorithm of multi-cells converter using sliding mode (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H. (2017, August). Voltages state estimator algorithm of multi-cells converter using sliding mode

This paper deals with the development of strategies of observer and controller which allows the balancing in a close loop of the floating voltages of a multi-cellular converter. More specifically, a sliding mode control algorithm and observer is desi... Read More about Voltages state estimator algorithm of multi-cells converter using sliding mode.

Coverage optimization of UK renewable energy sources: GA based approach (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H. (2017, August). Coverage optimization of UK renewable energy sources: GA based approach

Worldwide demand for energy continues to grow each year, while at the same time, concerns about climate change are leading to stricter emissions regulations. Renewable energy sources and distributed generation will play an increasing role in current... Read More about Coverage optimization of UK renewable energy sources: GA based approach.

Load flow analysis in a 110/20 kV Romanian substation (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H., & Czumbil, L. (2017, June). Load flow analysis in a 110/20 kV Romanian substation. Paper presented at The 7th International Conference on Modern Power Systems (MPS 2017), Cluj, Romania

The paper performs a load analysis in a Romanian substation. To respond to the increasing energy demand, consumption relocation and to reduce internal losses the substation has been recently retrofitted replacing old IO type circuit breakers with new... Read More about Load flow analysis in a 110/20 kV Romanian substation.

Design, control and modelling of a novel multi-input multi-output boost converter hub (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H. (2017, May). Design, control and modelling of a novel multi-input multi-output boost converter hub. Paper presented at 10th Jordian Electrical & Electronic Conference, Amman, Jordan

This paper reports on the design, control and modelling of a novel Multi-Input Multi-Output Boost Converter topology. The converter hub can integrate renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, photovoltaic arrays, fuel cells, etc. for provision... Read More about Design, control and modelling of a novel multi-input multi-output boost converter hub.

A novel multi-inputs-single-output DC transformer topology (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H., & Al Zgool, M. (2016, September). A novel multi-inputs-single-output DC transformer topology. Paper presented at 51st International Universities Power Engineering UPEC2016, Coimbra Portugal

In this paper a novel Multi- Input-Single-Output (MISO) Boost Converter topology for renewable energy systems is proposed and presented. This pro- posed topology will be used to obtain different output voltage levels from several power sources, s... Read More about A novel multi-inputs-single-output DC transformer topology.

Mathematical model of the arc erosion in bimetallic electrical contacts (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Kharin, S., Nouri, H., & Miedzinski, B. (2016, June). Mathematical model of the arc erosion in bimetallic electrical contacts. Paper presented at 28th International Conference on Electric Contacts, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

The mathematical model describing the nonstationary temperature field in a bimetallic contact consisting of a basic material and a covering is presented. It is based on the axially symmetric heat equation with the boundary conditions including an arc... Read More about Mathematical model of the arc erosion in bimetallic electrical contacts.

Is it possible to control an arc to glow transition for practical use in DC low voltage electrical installations? (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Miedzinski, B., Kozlowski, A., Wisniewski, G., Kharin, S., Grechanyuk, N., & Nouri, H. (2016, June). Is it possible to control an arc to glow transition for practical use in DC low voltage electrical installations?. Paper presented at 28th International Conference on Electric Contacts, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

The paper presents and discusses investigated results of the study of arc to glow transformation at breaking of DC inductive load of a low power (less than 10J) and low voltage (about 250V).The ratio in duration of arcing and glowing is investigated... Read More about Is it possible to control an arc to glow transition for practical use in DC low voltage electrical installations?.

Component model effect on fast-front overvoltages in gas insulated substations (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H., Kim, J., & Czumbil, L. (2015, September). Component model effect on fast-front overvoltages in gas insulated substations. Paper presented at 50th Universities Power Engineering Conference, Staffordshire University, UK

The proper modelling of transmission line towers and conductors plays an essential part in the travelling-wave analysis of fast front overvoltages due to lightning surges in overhead power lines connected to Gas Insulated Substations. This paper... Read More about Component model effect on fast-front overvoltages in gas insulated substations.

Restructuration of distribution power system using Genetics Algorithms (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H., Sebaa, K., Henini, N., & Tlemçani, A. (2015, September). Restructuration of distribution power system using Genetics Algorithms. Paper presented at International Universities Power Engineering Conference, Stoke on Trent, UK

This paper uses Genetic Algorithms (GAs) to solve the optimal reconfiguration in radial distribution systems for power loss reduction that determine the optimal switches. The GA is a relatively powerful intelligence evolution method for solving optim... Read More about Restructuration of distribution power system using Genetics Algorithms.

Investigation into transient SFO, FFO, VFTO overvoltage characteristics for typical gas insulated substations (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Nouri, H., Kim, J., & Czumbil, L. (2015, June). Investigation into transient SFO, FFO, VFTO overvoltage characteristics for typical gas insulated substations. Paper presented at International Conference on Power Systems Transient (IPST), Croatia

Overvoltage characteristics of typical single bus, double bus and one and a half bus GIS configurations under transient SFO, FFO and VFTO conditions are studied. The transient conditions are simulated through load rejections, lightning and the openi... Read More about Investigation into transient SFO, FFO, VFTO overvoltage characteristics for typical gas insulated substations.

Phenomena of arc root immobility in electrical contacts (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Kharin, S. N., Nouri, H., & Miedzinski, B. (2012, September). Phenomena of arc root immobility in electrical contacts. Paper presented at IEEE 58th Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts, 2012, USA, USA

Progresses in study of pipeline robot (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Du, Y., Zhu, Q., Ghauri, S., Zhai, J., Jia, H., & Nouri, H. (2012, June). Progresses in study of pipeline robot. Paper presented at International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control, Wuhan, China, June 24-26, 2012, Wuhan, China

Inhibition of non-linear disturbance based on iterative learning control (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Fengxia, X., Zhongda, L., & Nouri, H. (2012, June). Inhibition of non-linear disturbance based on iterative learning control. Paper presented at International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control, Wuhan, China, June 24-26, 2012, Wuhan, China