Browsing by Author "Gastli, A."
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A Double Reduced Order Generalized Integrator based Algorithm for Control of Four-leg Converter to Enhance Power Quality
Jiao S.; Rajashekara K.; Potti R.K.; Ben-Brahim L.; Gastli A. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)This paper presents an implementation of four-leg converter using a double reduced order generalized integrator (DROGI) control algorithm to alleviate the power quality problems caused by unbalanced RL loads in a three ... -
A simple method for extracting the parameters of the PV cell single-diode model
Rhouma M.B.H.; Gastli A.; Ben Brahim L.; Touati F.; Benammar M. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)This paper aims to simplify the parameters' extraction for the solar cell single diode model and to show that there are many solutions. The proposed algorithm considers many pairs of ideality factor and series resistance. ... -
A Simulink model of an active island detection technique for inverter-based distributed generation
Khan, F.; Massoud, Ahmed; Gastli, A. ( IEEE , 2013 , Conference Paper)With the increased involvement of Distributed Power Generation Systems (DPGSs) into the conventional power system, the structure has evolved and therefore has brought in various challenges albeit improving flexibility and ... -
An extraction method for the parameters of the solar cell single-diode-model
Rhouma, M.B.H.; Gastli, A. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)This paper introduces an efficient and simple method for extracting the parameters of a solar cell described by a single diode model. Given the IV curve of the solar cell, the method starts with random parameters and relies ... -
An improved predictive control approach for Multilevel Inverters
Trabelsi, M.; Ben-Brahim, L.; Gastli, A.; Ghazi, K.A. ( IEEE Computer Society , 2013 , Conference Paper)This paper proposes a flexible predictive control strategy for flying capacitors based Multi-Level Inverters (MLIs). The proposed controller, applied for a Flying Capacitors Inverter (FCI) and a Modular Multilevel Converter ... -
ANN-based extraction approach of PV cell equivalent circuit parameters
Gastli, A.; Ben-Brahim, L.; Rhouma, M. B.H. ( IEEE , 2015 , Conference Paper)In most practical cases, a PV array is constructed from a combination of standard PV units (solar cells or panels) connected in series and/or in parallel to obtain the desired power, voltage and current ratings. However, ... -
Assessment of isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters for medium-voltage PV applications
Alassi A.; Al-Aswad A.; Gastli A.; Brahim L.B.; Massoud A. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)The potential of Photovoltaic (PV) panels as a main tool of harnessing solar energy is increasing with the advancements in their power conditioning and conversion stages that vary based on applications. This paper focuses ... -
Design of a low voltage DC grid interfacing PV and energy storage systems
Elfeqy, H.; Al-Rumaihi, A. S.; Shahin, M. S.; Massoud, A. M.; Gastli, A. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Conference Paper)A design of a Photovoltaic (PV) power system architecture with energy storage system for low voltage DC grid applications is presented in this paper. The system components include the following: PV panels with non-isolated ... -
Dual Active Full Bridge Implementation on Typhoon HIL for G2V and V2G Applications
Khan A.; Jarraya F.; Gastli A.; Ben-Brahim L.; Hamila R.; Rajashekara K.... more authors ... less authors ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)The Dual Active Full Bridge (DAFB) is one of the promising isolated DC/DC converter topologies that will play a significant role in the future integration of Electric Vehicle (EV) into Smart Grids (SGs). This is due to its ... -
Electrolytic capacitor-less dual buck inverter with CM and DM active resonance damping control for Non-isolated grid-connected PV applications
Khan A.; Ben-Brahim L.; Gastli A.; Al-Emadi N. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)The shoot-through problem of conventional H-Bridge inverters imposes a threat to system's reliability and efficiency. This is because the unintentional shoot-through state short-circuits the DC-Link capacitor. To overcome ... -
Fault detection in modular multilevel converter using principle component analysis
Houchati M.; Ben-Brahim L.; Gastli A.; Meskin N. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2018 , Conference Paper)Modular multilevel converter is becoming a great candidate for high power applications due to its valuable features. However, its higher performance comes at the expenses of higher complexity, which increases the risks of ... -
Impact of Passive and Active Security Attacks on MIMO Smart Grid Communications
El Shafie A.; Chihaoui H.; Hamila R.; Al-Dhahir N.; Gastli A.; Ben-Brahim L.... more authors ... less authors ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Article)We consider multiple source nodes (consumers) communicating wirelessly their energy demands to the meter data-management system (MDMS) over the subarea gateway(s). We quantify the impact of passive and active security ... -
Implementation of iterative learning control based deadtime compensation for PWM inverters
Ben-Brahim, L.; Gastli, A.; Ghazi, Khalid ( IEEE , 2015 , Conference Paper)Deadtime effects in PWM inverters are nonlinear and depend on the switching frequency of the inverters and the types of power devices, snubber circuits, and loads. Several deadtime compensation methods were proposed in the ... -
An improved predictive control approach for Multilevel Inverters
Trabelsi, M.; Ben-Brahim, L.; Gastli, A.; Ghazi, K. A. ( IEEE , 2013 , Conference Paper)This paper proposes a flexible predictive control strategy for flying capacitors based Multi-Level Inverters (MLIs). The proposed controller, applied for a Flying Capacitors Inverter (FCI) and a Modular Multilevel Converter ... -
Long-term performance analysis and power prediction of PV technology in the State of Qatar
Touati F.; Chowdhury N.A.; Benhmed K.; San Pedro Gonzales A.J.R.; Al-Hitmi M.A.; Benammar M.; Gastli A.; Ben-Brahim L.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)?Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in GCC?- the term seems convincing to many solar PV industries due to high solar exposure in GCC region. However, long-term effects such as dust accumulation and seasonal variation are major ... -
Machine-Learning Based Relay Selection in AF Cooperative Networks
Gouissem A.; Samara L.; Hamila R.; Al-Dhahir N.; Ben-Brahim L.; Gastli A.... more authors ... less authors ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)With the significant increase of wireless network nodes and traffic load in recent years, especially in the emerging internet-of-things (IoT) and vehicular networks, the design of a fast adaptive relay selection algorithm ... -
Matlab/Simulink Modeling and Simulation of Electric Appliances Based on their Actual Current Waveforms
Gastli A.; Kiranyaz, Mustafa Serkan; Hamila R.; Ellabban O. ( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference Paper)This paper presents a novel modeling technique of electric appliances using Matlab/Simulink based on their actual measured current waveforms. Home appliances were used as the study case, but the proposed approach can be ... -
Measurement of grid solar PV system in Oman
Al-Badi, A.; Yassine, A.; Gastli, A.; Al-Shaili, Y. ( Institution of Engineering and Technology , 2014 , Conference Paper)In this paper the measured results of Desert Type PV, in Muscat governorate in Oman, is discussed and analyzed. Several factors were measured and calculated for one whole year including, solar radiation, efficiency of the ... -
Mitigation of voltage imbalance in power distribution system using MPC-controlled packed-U-cells converter
Ahmed I.; Al-Emadi N.; Gastli A.; Ben-Brahim L. ( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2019 , Article)Delivering high power quality in single-phase distribution has witnessed more challenges especially with the increased penetration of single-phase distributed generation (DG). This paper proposes a smart solid-state-based ... -
Modeling and control for new LLCL filter based grid-tied PV inverters with active power decoupling and active resonance damping capabilities
Khan A.; Gastli A.; Ben-Brahim L. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)LLCL filters utilization decreases single-phase transformerless inverter's AC-Side volume significantly. Conversely, the inherent 2nd order power harmonic ripples burden inverters' DC-Side. In fact, the passive solution ...