Browsing Faculty Contributions by Subject "Cost effectiveness"
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A five-phase linear induction machine with planar modular winding
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)Linear induction motors (LIMs) have become a competitive alternative in electric traction. Three-phase LIM commonly uses double layer overlapping distributed windings. Although this winding configuration results in more ... -
A grid-connected switched PV array
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)In this paper, a grid-connected version of the switched PV array will be presented. The PV array consists of n parallel-connected strings and m series-connected modules per string, i.e. an array with a dimension of (m - ... -
A modular approach for a patient unit for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation simulator
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Despite many advancements in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), the procedure is still correlated with a high risk of patient complications. Simulation-based training provides the opportunity for ECMO staff to ... -
A reliable and cost-effective planning framework of rural area hybrid system considering intelligent weather forecasting
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The use of hybrid systems for electrification of remote areas has been increased dramatically in recent years, and the optimal sizing of these systems is a significant challenge for cost-effectiveness and reliability. This ... -
A switched PV approach for extracted maximum power enhancement of PV arrays during partial shading
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Article)This paper proposes a switched photovoltaic (PV) approach to enhance the extracted maximum power from a PV array during partial shading conditions. The proposed system is simple and cost effective. However, it may provide ... -
A thermochromic ink heater-cooler color change system for medical blood simulation
( SciTePress , 2021 , Conference Paper)Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a modified form of CPB that supports intensive care patients' vital functions during recovery from cardiac or pulmonary trauma. ECMO, although lifesaving, is vulnerable to a ... -
An integrated ANP and er condition assessment model for sewer pipelines
( International Society for Trenchless Technology , 2015 , Conference Paper)As sewer networks age, the need for their maintenance arises. Simultaneously, inadequate rehabilitation of sewer pipelines might cause catastrophic failures. Thus, municipalities worldwide must have a detailed knowledge ... -
An Intelligent Resource Reservation for Crowdsourced Live Video Streaming Applications in Geo-Distributed Cloud Environment
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Crowdsourced live video streaming (livecast) services such as Facebook Live, YouNow, Douyu, and Twitch are gaining more momentum recently. Allocating the limited resources in a cost-effective manner while maximizing the ... -
Control Methods for Minimizing Cross Regulation in Single Inductor Multiple Output Converters : A Review
( Springer , 2020 , Conference Paper)Single Inductor Multiple Output (SIMO) converter provides a cost-effective alternative to conventional power converters, which have more than one output. Its potential applications include portable devices, where multiple ... -
Current stress and switching loss evaluation of a unified expandable power converter used for grid-integration of renewable energy sources
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Due to the intermittent nature of the renewable energy systems (RESs), more specifically, solar panels and wind turbines, their sole use does not lead to a smooth and reliable power. To overcome this issue, the concurrent ... -
Enhancement of the extracted maximum power of PV array during partial shading using switched PV-based system
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2015 , Conference Paper)This paper proposes a switched PV approach to enhance the extracted maximum power from PV array during partial shading condition. The proposed system is simple and cost effective. However, it may provide lower power ... -
Grid integration of multiple wind turbines using a multi-port converter - A novel simultaneous space vector modulation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)In this paper, an innovative approach of integrating multiple doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind turbines using a single multi-port converter unit, named as a unified expandable power converter (UEPC) is ... -
HVDC shunt tap based on three single-phase half-bridge series-connected MMCs operated under 2L modulation
( Institution of Engineering and Technology , 2019 , Article)In this study, a cost-effective HVDC shunt tap with low-number of relatively low-voltage semiconductor devices and small-sized passive components is proposed. The proposed architecture is based on employing three single-phase ... -
Improvement in the photovoltaic properties of hybrid solar cells by incorporating a QD-composite in the hole transport layer
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)A hybrid solar cell (HSC) based on a ZnSe and CdSe QDs-composite with improved conversion efficiency has been demonstrated. A novel approach of incorporating a QDs-composite (CdSe and ZnSe QDs simultaneously), in the ... -
Investigation of a New Voltage Balancing Circuit for Parallel-connected Offshore PMSG-based Wind Turbines
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Conference Paper)Parallel connection of wind turbines (WTs) is beneficial in high-power applications. For successful operation of parallel WT-based energy conversion systems, a well-regulated voltage is needed at the collection point. Due ... -
ONSRA: An Optimal Network Selection and Resource Allocation Framework in multi-RAT Systems
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)The rapid production of mobile and wearable devices along with the wireless applications boom is continuing to evolve everyday. This motivates network operators to integrate and exploit wireless spectrum across multiple ... -
Optimal design and operation of conventional, solar electric, and solar thermal district cooling systems
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2022 , Article)This research investigates the integration of solar energy with traditional cooling technologies using solar electric cooling systems. A holistic optimization process is introduced to enable the cost-effective design of ... -
Optimal planning of remote area electricity supply systems: Comprehensive review, recent developments and future scopes
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Optimal planning of a remote area electricity supply (RAES) system is a vital challenge to achieve a reliable, clean, and cost-effective system. Various components like diesel generators, renewable energy sources, and ... -
Potential use of mixed indigenous microalgae for carbon dioxide bio-fixation and advanced wastewater treatment
( AIChE , 2017 , Conference Paper)The potential use of mixed indigenous microalgae (MIMA) as a CO2 capturing technology and treatment process for wastewaters was evaluated at two temperatures ( 25 and 30 C) and different CO2 dosage ( 0%, 5% and 15%). During ... -
Service-Less Video Multicast in 5G: Enablers and Challenges
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Article)The massive upsurge in production and demand of crowdsourced live streaming necessitates feasible and cost effective solutions in future cellular networks. Video multicast is one of the viable options to deliver live video ...