Perera, Sarath

Overview

Sarath Perera graduated from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka with a BSc (Eng) specialising in Power. He obtained his MEngSc from the University of New South Wales and PhD from the University of Wollongong. He has been on the academic staff at the University of Wollongong since 1988. He has been active in electromagnetic modelling, machine design and analysis, in particular permanent magnet machines. His current research interests are in the general area of power quality and in particular voltage fluctuations and flicker. He also has strong interests in modelling and simulation. He is a member of the Standards Australia Committee on Power Electronics. He is currently the Technical Director of the Australian Power Quality and Reliability Centre.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2007	Flicker Propagation in Interconnected Power Systems

Research Areas

0906 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Research Overview

Power Quality, Phenomena, Emission Allocation and Assessment, Standardisation, Economics

Available as Research Supervisor

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	A nomographic tool to assess solar PV hosting capacity constrained by voltage rise in low-voltage distribution networks Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2022	Graph Theory Based Voltage Sag Mitigation Cluster Formation Utilizing Dynamic Voltage Restorers in Radial Distribution Networks Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2022	Impact of Sustained Supply Voltage Magnitude on Consumer Appliance Behaviour Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2022	Integrated Volt/Var Control Method for Voltage Regulation and Voltage Unbalance Reduction in Active Distribution Networks Published In Energies
2021	Comparative evaluation of solar PV hosting capacity enhancement using Volt-VAr and Volt-Watt control strategies Published In Renewable Energy
2021	Dependancy of three phase induction motor derating aspects on complex voltage unbalance factor: A calorimetric and finite element simulation study Published In IEEE Access
2021	Sky Image-Based Localized, Short-Term Solar Irradiance Forecasting for Multiple PV Sites via Cloud Motion Tracking Published In International Journal of Photoenergy
2020	Allocation of Common-Pool Resources in an Unmonitored Open System Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2020	DFT-based sizing of battery storage devices to determine day-ahead minimum variability injection dispatch with renewable energy resources Published In IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
2020	Development of high frequency (Supraharmonic) models of small-scale (< 5 kW), single-phase, grid-tied PV inverters based on laboratory experiments Published In Electric Power Systems Research
2020	Estimation of Voltage Unbalance Attenuation Caused by Three-Phase Induction Motors: An Extension to Distribution System State Estimation Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2020	Allowable Delay Heuristic in Provision of Primary Frequency Reserve in Future Power Systems Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2020	Distribution System Restoration with Renewable Resources for Reliability Improvement under System Uncertainties Published In IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2020	Network-Wide Influence of a STATCOM Configured for Voltage Unbalance Mitigation Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2020	Power quality trends in the transition to carbon-free electrical energy system Published In CIGRE Science and Engineering
2019	Allocation of Common-Pool Resources in an Unmonitored Open System Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2019	DFT-based sizing of battery storage devices to determine day-ahead minimum variability injection dispatch with renewable energy resources Published In IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
2019	Development of high frequency (Supraharmonic) models of small-scale (< 5 kW), single-phase, grid-tied PV inverters based on laboratory experiments Published In Electric Power Systems Research
2019	Estimation of Voltage Unbalance Attenuation Caused by Three-Phase Induction Motors: An Extension to Distribution System State Estimation Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2018	A holistic approach for integrated volt/var control in MV and LV networks Published In Electric Power Systems Research
2017	Characterisation of long-term voltage stability with variable-speed wind power generation Published In IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
2017	Guest Editorial Special Section on Contemporary Issues in Power Quality Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2017	Large Scale Proactive Power-Quality Monitoring: An Example from Australia Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2017	Methods for Harmonic Analysis and Reporting in Future Grid Applications Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2016	Advanced point of common coupling voltage controllers for grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems Published In Renewable Energy
2016	Synchronous mode operation of DFIG based wind turbines for improvement of power system inertia Published In Renewable Energy
2016	Transient modeling of saturated core fault current limiters Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2015	A refined general summation law for VU emission assessment in radial networks Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2015	An effective power management strategy for a wind–diesel–hydrogen-based remote area power supply system to meet fluctuating demands under generation uncertainty Published In IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2015	Attenuation and propagation of voltage unbalance in radial distribution networks Published In International Transactions on Electrical Energy System
2015	Characteristics of power quality disturbances in Australia: Voltage dips at low-voltage sites Published In IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
2015	Deterministic methodologies for the quantification of voltage unbalance propagation in radial and interconnected networks Published In IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
2015	Microgrid capability diagram: a tool for optimal grid-tied operation Published In Renewable Energy
2015	Remote area power supply system: an integrated control approach based on active power balance Published In IEEE Industry Applications Magazine
2015	Representation of a grid-tied microgrid as a reduced order entity for distribution system dynamics and stability studies Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2014	An analytical approach for reliability evaluation of distribution systems containing dispatchable and nondispatchable renewable DG units Published In IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
2014	Analysis of subsynchronous torsional interaction of HVDC system integrated hydro units with small generator-to-turbine inertia ratios Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2014	Capability constraints to mitigate voltage fluctuations from DFIG wind farms when delivering ancillary services to the network Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2014	Characterisation of flicker emission and propagation in distribution networks with bi-directional power flows Published In Renewable Energy
2014	Management of battery-supercapacitor hybrid energy storage and synchronous condenser for isolated operation of PMSG based variable-speed wind turbine generating systems Published In IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
2014	Management of low- and high-frequency power components in demand-generation fluctuations of a DFIG-based wind-dominated RAPS system using hybrid energy storage Published In IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2014	Microgrids of commercial buildings: strategies to manage mode transfer from grid connected to islanded mode Published In IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
2013	A study on the suitability of cable models to simulate switching transients in a 132 kV underground cable Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2013	A study on the suitability of cable models to simulate switching transients in a 132 kv underground cable Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2013	Capability curve based enhanced reactive power control strategy for stability enhancement and network voltage management Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2013	Characteristics of power quality disturbances in Australia: voltage harmonics Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2013	Rectifier capacitor filter stress analysis when subject to regular voltage fluctuations Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2013	Voltage sag susceptibility of 230 V equipment Published In IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
2013	Voltage unbalance emission assessment in interconnected power systems Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2012	Distribution system planning with incorporating DG reactive capability and system uncertainties Published In IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
2012	Standalone operation of wind turbine-based variable speed generators with maximum power extraction capability Published In IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
2012	Voltage unbalance emission assessment in radial power systems Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2011	Durability studies of mono-cylinder compression ignition engines operating with diesel, soy and castor oil methyl esters Published In Energy
2010	The electrical performance of modern compact fluorescent lamps Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2009	Global voltage unbalance in MV networks due to line asymmetries Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2009	Management of voltage unbalance through allocation of emission limits to installations Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2008	Delta-D Initiated Microorganic Digestion of Saw Dust into Organic Fertiliser - A Technically, Economically and Environmentally Feasible Solution to the Saw Dust Problem in Sri Lanka Published In Engineer Journal of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
2008	Flicker attenuation - part I: response of three-phase inductions motors to voltage fluctuations Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2008	Flicker attenuation - part II: transfer coefficients for regular voltage fluctuations in radial power systems with induction motor loads Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2007	Harmonic allocation to aggregated regions within a transmission network Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1998	A centroid-based PWM switching technique for full-bridge inverter applications Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics

Chapter

Year	Title
2020	A generalised deterministic approach to evaluate PV hosting capacity of LV distribution networks under different operating conditions Published In Hosting Capacity for Smart Power Grids Publisher Springer International Publishing
2020	A generalised deterministic approach to evaluate PV hosting capacity of LV distribution networks under different operating conditions Published In Hosting Capacity for Smart Power Grids
2020	Rapid Conversion of Domestic Organic Waste and Sewerage into Organic Fertiliser to Minimise the Hassle and the Cost of Organic Waste Handling and Sewerage Treatment in Condominiums, Tall and Green Buildings Published In ICSECM 2019 Publisher Springer Singapore

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2021	Analytical Derivation of Three Phase Inverter Harmonic Model Parameters Published In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT Asia 2021
2021	Dual-Objective MPC of Community Energy Storage in LV Distribution Feeders with Rooftop Solar PV Published In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT Asia 2021
2021	Optimal Voltage Sag Mitigation Solution Provision using Customers Approximate Marginal Willingness-to-Pay Function Published In 2021 IEEE Madrid PowerTech, PowerTech 2021 - Conference Proceedings
2021	Power Sharing and Energy Management between Supercapacitor and Battery in a Hybrid Energy System for EVs Published In Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2021
2020	Evaluation of Maximum Solar PV Penetration: Deterministic Approach for over Voltage Curtailments Published In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, ISGT-Europe 2019
2020	General definition of unbalanced power to calculate and assess unbalance of customer installations Published In 2019 Electric Power Quality and Supply Reliability Conference and 2019 Symposium on Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics, PQ and SEEM 2019
2020	Hybrid storage system sizing for minimum daily variability injection Published In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE Region 10 Symposium, TENSYMP 2019
2020	Impact of High Frequency Emissions (2-150 kHz) on Lifetime Degradation of Electrolytic Capacitors in Grid Connected Equipment Published In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
2020	STATCOM Based Network Voltage Unbalance Mitigation for Sub-Transmission Networks Published In 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia, ISGT 2019
2020	Analysis of High Frequency (Supraharmonics) Emissions Caused by Electric Vehicle Charging Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Evaluation of Practical Application of Different Harmonic Allocation Methodologies Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Harmonic Allocation Allowing for Uncertainty of Distributed Generation in MV/LV Power Systems Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Harmonic Allocations to Renewable Generation in Transmission Systems Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Important Considerations in Development of PV Inverter Models for High Frequency Emission (Supraharmonic) Studies Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Market Structure for Enabling Volt/Var Control in Australian Distribution Networks: A Practical Perspective Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Message from Conference Chairs Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	On-Site Solar Power Forecasting Using Sky-Images Published In 2020 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2020 - Proceedings
2020	Rediscovering the Derating Mechanisms for Three-Phase Induction Motors Operating under Supply Voltage Unbalance Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Sensitivity of Network Wide Voltage Unbalance Levels to Variations in Unbalanced Installations Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2019	Evaluation of Maximum Solar PV Penetration: Deterministic Approach for over Voltage Curtailments Published In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, ISGT-Europe 2019
2019	General definition of unbalanced power to calculate and assess unbalance of customer installations Published In 2019 Electric Power Quality and Supply Reliability Conference and 2019 Symposium on Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics, PQ and SEEM 2019
2019	Hybrid storage system sizing for minimum daily variability injection Published In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE Region 10 Symposium, TENSYMP 2019
2019	Impact of High Frequency Emissions (2-150 kHz) on Lifetime Degradation of Electrolytic Capacitors in Grid Connected Equipment Published In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
2019	STATCOM Based Network Voltage Unbalance Mitigation for Sub-Transmission Networks Published In 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia, ISGT 2019
2018	A digital zero-phase filter for measuring high frequency emissions (supraharmonics) in electrical distribution networks Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	Connection of solar PV to LV networks: Considerations for maximum penetration level Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	DFT-based sizing of battery storage devices to determine day-ahead minimum variability injection dispatch with renewable energy resources
2018	Determining the impact of line asymmetries on network voltage unbalance based on balanced load flow studies Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	Investigation of high frequency emissions (supraharmonics) from small, grid-tied, photovoltaic inverters of different topologies Published In 18th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP 2018
2018	Laboratory investigation of the impact of PQ on induction motor performance Published In 18th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP 2018
2018	Potential power quality impacts on LV distribution networks with high penetration levels of solar PV Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2018	Revisiting the effects of supply voltage unbalance on the losses of three phase induction motors Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	The impact of PV inverters on audio frequency injection load control signals Published In 18th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP 2018
2018	Towards the development of high fidelity harmonic models for solar farms: Existing knowledge Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	Universal volt/var control strategy for different distribution networks in Australia Published In 18th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP 2018
2017	Conversion of Textile Industry Effluent Treatment Plant Sludge Into a Valuable Organic Fertilizer Using Delta-D Technology
2017	Proposed amendment to IEC/TR 61000.3.6:2008 for harmonic allocation to loads in transmission systems Published In 2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC)
2016	A combined MV and LV network voltage regulation strategy for the reduction of voltage unbalance Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP)
2016	A critical review on the methods for calculating the risk of process failure because of voltage sags Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2016	Developing A Technological Process to Weave Cotton Fabrics on Water Jet Loom
2016	Placement of variable-speed wind power generators in power systems considering steady-state voltage stability Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2015	A comparison of voltage regulation and control methods Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	An aggregated linearised model of a grid-tied microgrid for stability studies Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Applicability of nonlinear reluctance model to a closed core Fault Current Limiter Published In 2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech
2015	Application of saturated core fault current limiters to interconnected distribution networks Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Development of a Multi-Nutrient Fertilizer from Liquid Waste of Solar Salt Manufacturing Process
2015	Grid-tied control of variable speed wind turbines for enhanced inertial support Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Investigation of load driven long-term voltage instability phenomenon with wind generation Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Low-voltage ride-through characteristics of microgrids with distribution static synchronous compensator (DSTATCOM) Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Summary of the economic impacts of power quality on consumers Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2014	A review of recent investigations on voltage unbalance management: Further contributions to improvement of IEC/TR 61000-3-13:2008 Published In 16th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP 2014)
2014	Capability chart: A new tool for grid-tied microgrid operation Published In 2014 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition
2014	Design considerations for inertia emulating controllers used in variable speed wind turbines Published In Proceedings of 2014 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2014	Dispatch strategy to minimise uncertainty in wind power generation in the Australian national electricity market Published In 2014 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2014)
2014	Performance of adjustable speed drives subject to regular voltage fluctuations Published In 16th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP 2014)
2014	Voltage Unbalance Emission Assessment in Interconnected Power Systems
2014	Voltage unbalance emission allocation using constrained bus voltage method in radial distribution networks Published In 16th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP 2014)
2013	A reflective closed loop approach for implementing a new authentic assessment-based teaching facility for electric motor and drive systems Published In Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education AAEE2013
2013	An effective power management strategy for a wind-diesel-hydrogen based remote area power supply system to meet fluctuating demands under generation uncertainty Published In Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting
2013	Impact of renewable power integration on VQ stability margin Published In 2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC)
2013	Point of common coupling (PCC) voltage control of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system Published In 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE Inustrial Electronics Society (IECON 2013)
2013	Power quality emission assessment of photovoltaic inverters based on IEC technica report 61000-3-15:2011 Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2013)
2013	Voltage unbalance emission assessment in radial power systems Published In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
2013	Voltage unbalance emission assessment: sources of contribution and their ranking Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2013)
2012	Active power management of a super capacitor-battery hybrid energy storage system for standalone operation of DFIG based wind turbines Published In Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS 2012)
2012	Comparison of methodologies for assessment of harmonic current emission limits for large installations connected to LV networks Published In IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power ICHQP 2012
2012	Dynamic characteristics of a hybrid microgrid with inverter and non- inverter interfaced renewable energy sources: A case study Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	Flicker propagation analysis in distribution networks with embedded generation Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	Impact of mains connected three-phase induction motor loading levels on network voltage unbalance attenuation Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	Impact of wind generator control strategies on flicker emission in distribution networks Published In IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power ICHQP 2012
2012	Induction motors subject to regular voltage fluctuations: Stator and rotor current analysis from a heating perspective Published In IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power ICHQP 2012
2012	Simulation model of a grid-connected single-phase photovoltaic system in PSCAD/EMTDC Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	The use of transient state estimation for voltage dip/sag assessment Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	Voltage unbalance management in power systems based on IEC 61000-3-13:2008: Implications on the use of ‘kuE factor’ Published In IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power ICHQP 2012
2011	A novel control strategy for stand-alone operation of a wind dominated RAPS system Published In 2011 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS)
2011	Hydrogen energy storage for a permanent magnet wind turbine generator based autonomous hybrid power system Published In 2011 IEEE PES General Meeting: The Electrification of Transportation and the Grid of the Future
2010	A control approach for voltage and frequency regulation of a wind-diesel-battery based hybrid remote area power supply system Published In Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
2010	A review of recent investigations with reference to IEC/TR 61000-3-13 on voltage unbalance emission allocation Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2010	Application of a hybrid energy storage in a remote area power supply system Published In IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition
2010	Autonomous operation of wind-battery hybrid power system with maximum power extraction capability Published In International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2010	Control coordination of a wind turbine generator and a battery storage unit in a remote area power supply system Published In IEEE Power And Energy Society General Meeting
2010	Enhanced reactive power support of a PMSG based wind turbine for a remote area power system Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2010	Hybrid operation of wind-diesel-fuel cell remote area power supply system Published In IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
2010	Improving network reliability by minimising the impact of renewable energy uncertainties Published In 43rd International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems 2010, CIGRE 2010
2010	Laboratory investigation of the input current characteristics of modern domestic appliances for varying supply voltage conditions Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2010	Lifetime analysis of aluminum electrolytic capacitor subject to voltage fluctuations Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2010	Multi-objective optimisation for distribution system planning with renewable energy resources Published In 2010 IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition, EnergyCon 2010
2010	Operation of a wind-diesel-battery based hybrid remote area power supply system Published In International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering
2010	Subsynchronous torsional interaction behaviour of wind turbine-generator unit connected to an HVDC system Published In Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
2009	A generalised methodology for evaluating voltage unbalance influence coefficients Published In International Conference on Electricity Distribution
2009	A review of flicker objectives related to complaints, measurements and analysis techniques Published In CIRED 2009
2009	A robust voltage unbalance allocation methodology based on the IEC/TR 61000-3-13 guidelines Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2009	Allocated harmonic quantities as the basis for source detection Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2009	Dynamic modelling of hydroelectric turbine-generator unit connected to a HVDC system for small signal stability analysis Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2009	Location of source of voltage unbalance in an interconnected network Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2009	Open Loop Response Characterisation of an Aluminium Smelting Plant for Short Time Interval Feeding
2009	Open loop response characterisation of an aluminium smelting plant for short time interval feeding Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2009	Power generation in isolated and regional communities: application of a doubly-fed induction generator based wind turbine Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2009	Propagation of voltage unbalance from HV to MV power systems Published In The 20th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution. CIRED 2009
2009	Response analysis of saturable reactors and tap changer in an aluminium smelting plant Published In International Conference on Power Systems
2009	Statistical analysis of overvoltages due to the energisation of a 132 kV underground cable Published In 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON)
2009	Supply current charactersistics of modern domestic loads Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2009	Support of distribution system using distributed wind and PV systems Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2009	Voltage Quality Behaviour of a Wind Turbine Based Remote Area Power System
2009	Voltage Support by Distributed Generation Units and Shunt Capacitors in Distribution Systems
2009	Voltage quality behaviour of a wind turbine based remote area power system Published In IEEE Conference on Industrial Technology
2009	Voltage support by distributed generation units and shunt capacitors in distribution systems Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2008	A systematic approach towards evaluating voltage unbalance problem in interconnected sub-transmission networks: separation of contribution by lines, loads and mitigation Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	An improved methodology for determining MV to LV voltage unbalance transfer coefficient Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	Conditions for the assessment of the harmonic compliance of an installation Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	Flicker attenuation - Part I: Response of three-phase induction motors to regular voltage fluctuations
2008	Harmonic allocation using IEC/TR 61000-3-6 at the distribution/transmission interface Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	ICHQP 2008: 13th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power: Welcome from conference chair Published In ICHQP 2008: 13th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	Investigation on the suitability of PSCAD/EMTDC models to study energisation transients of 132kV underground cables Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Management of Voltage Unbalance Through Allocation of Emission Limits to Installations Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Optimisation of distributed generation units and shunt capacitors for economic operation of distribution systems Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Power Quality Survey Factor Analysis using Multivariable Linear Regression (MVLR)
2008	Power quality survey factor analysis using multivariable linear regression (MVLR) Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	Present Understanding of the Impact of Distributed Generation of Power Quality Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Subsynchronous torsional behaviour of a hydraulic turbine-generator unit connected to a HVDC system Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Voltage unbalance emission limits for installations: general guidelines and system specific considerations Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2007	Analysis of Network Asymmetry of Interconnected 66kV Sub-transmission Systems in relation to Voltage Unbalance Published In IEEE Power Engineering Society Conference and Exposition in Africa
2007	Flicker Propagation in Interconnected Power Systems Published In IEEE PES PowerAfrica 2007 Conference and Exposition
2007	Flicker propagtion and attenuation power systems: review of results from field measurements, controlled experiments and theoretical work Published In 83rd Annual EESA National Conference and Exhibition
2007	Harmonic levels and television events Published In IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting
2007	Saidi minimization of a remote distribution feeder Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2007	The effect of data aggregation interval on voltage results Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2006	Benchmarking the Sri Lankan Power System by a Power Quality Monitoring Program
2006	Benchmarking the Sri Lankan power system by a power quality monitoring program Published In 1st International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, ICIIS 2006
2006	Synchronised flicker measurement for flicker transfer evaluation in power systems Published In 2006 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, PES
2004	Benchmarking utilities for the impact of voltage sags on customers Published In 2004 11th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2004	Primary and secondary indices for Power Quality (PQ) survey reporting Published In 2004 11th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power

Investigator On

Year	Title
2015	Smart grid testing facility Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2010 - 2014	Harmonic, Force and Eddy Current analysis of high voltage compact saturated core superconducting fault current limiters in electricity grids Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
2010 - 2014	Integration of Solar, Wind and Storage systems into Distribution Grids for Network Support Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
2012	Establishment of a renewable energy laboratory Awarded by: The API Foundation Funding Scheme: Power Engineering Undergraduate Education and Learning Improvement Project
2010	Development of a Renewable Energy Demonstration Unit Awarded by: The API Foundation Funding Scheme: Strategic Funding Initiative
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	Power Quality of Future Electricity Networks Funding Scheme: Global Innovation Linkages

Available as Research Supervisor

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Study of Three Phase Induction Motor Operation Under Unbalanced Supply Voltages
Doctor of Philosophy	Small Signal Stability Aspects Associated with Integrated Wind-HVDC systems.	Rainer, Alexander
Doctor of Philosophy	Harmonic Management of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Generation Connections	David, Jason
Doctor of Philosophy	Integration of Renewables, Storage Devices and Electric Vehicles into the Future Power Grids	Rahman, Obaidur
Doctor of Philosophy	Utilisation of Inexpensive Sky-Imaging Technology for Irradiance Forecasting of Distributed Solar PV Generation	Dissawe Mudiyanselage, Lasanthika
Doctor of Philosophy	Development of high Fidelity models for large scale solar energy generating systems	Korale Liyanage, Samadhi
Doctor of Philosophy	Development of Methodologies for the Evaluation of Solar PV Hosting Capacity in LV Networks Constrained by Voltage Rise	Weerasingha Liyanage, Dilhani Madhusha Chathurangi
Doctor of Philosophy	An on-site calibration system for high/medium voltage power system high frequency measurements	Ranmanna Dewayalage, Imanka
Doctor of Philosophy	Power Quality in Modern Electricity Distribution Systems	Elphick, Sean
Doctor of Philosophy	Power Quality Improvement of Distribution Networks with Distributed Energy Resources	Peiris, Kasun
Doctor of Philosophy	Modelling of Power Quality Disturbances for Improved Mitigation Techniques	Abdelqader, Raed

Keywords

power-quality, emission-allocation, emission-assessment, standardisation, economics

Located In Facility

Building 35, Room G33

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6454-2608 (pending confirmation)

Top Publications

Year	Title
2007	Flicker Propagation in Interconnected Power Systems

Research Areas

0906 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Research Overview

Power Quality, Phenomena, Emission Allocation and Assessment, Standardisation, Economics

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	A nomographic tool to assess solar PV hosting capacity constrained by voltage rise in low-voltage distribution networks Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2022	Graph Theory Based Voltage Sag Mitigation Cluster Formation Utilizing Dynamic Voltage Restorers in Radial Distribution Networks Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2022	Impact of Sustained Supply Voltage Magnitude on Consumer Appliance Behaviour Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2022	Integrated Volt/Var Control Method for Voltage Regulation and Voltage Unbalance Reduction in Active Distribution Networks Published In Energies
2021	Comparative evaluation of solar PV hosting capacity enhancement using Volt-VAr and Volt-Watt control strategies Published In Renewable Energy
2021	Dependancy of three phase induction motor derating aspects on complex voltage unbalance factor: A calorimetric and finite element simulation study Published In IEEE Access
2021	Sky Image-Based Localized, Short-Term Solar Irradiance Forecasting for Multiple PV Sites via Cloud Motion Tracking Published In International Journal of Photoenergy
2020	Allocation of Common-Pool Resources in an Unmonitored Open System Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2020	DFT-based sizing of battery storage devices to determine day-ahead minimum variability injection dispatch with renewable energy resources Published In IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
2020	Development of high frequency (Supraharmonic) models of small-scale (< 5 kW), single-phase, grid-tied PV inverters based on laboratory experiments Published In Electric Power Systems Research
2020	Estimation of Voltage Unbalance Attenuation Caused by Three-Phase Induction Motors: An Extension to Distribution System State Estimation Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2020	Allowable Delay Heuristic in Provision of Primary Frequency Reserve in Future Power Systems Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2020	Distribution System Restoration with Renewable Resources for Reliability Improvement under System Uncertainties Published In IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2020	Network-Wide Influence of a STATCOM Configured for Voltage Unbalance Mitigation Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2020	Power quality trends in the transition to carbon-free electrical energy system Published In CIGRE Science and Engineering
2019	Allocation of Common-Pool Resources in an Unmonitored Open System Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2019	DFT-based sizing of battery storage devices to determine day-ahead minimum variability injection dispatch with renewable energy resources Published In IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
2019	Development of high frequency (Supraharmonic) models of small-scale (< 5 kW), single-phase, grid-tied PV inverters based on laboratory experiments Published In Electric Power Systems Research
2019	Estimation of Voltage Unbalance Attenuation Caused by Three-Phase Induction Motors: An Extension to Distribution System State Estimation Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2018	A holistic approach for integrated volt/var control in MV and LV networks Published In Electric Power Systems Research
2017	Characterisation of long-term voltage stability with variable-speed wind power generation Published In IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
2017	Guest Editorial Special Section on Contemporary Issues in Power Quality Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2017	Large Scale Proactive Power-Quality Monitoring: An Example from Australia Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2017	Methods for Harmonic Analysis and Reporting in Future Grid Applications Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2016	Advanced point of common coupling voltage controllers for grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems Published In Renewable Energy
2016	Synchronous mode operation of DFIG based wind turbines for improvement of power system inertia Published In Renewable Energy
2016	Transient modeling of saturated core fault current limiters Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2015	A refined general summation law for VU emission assessment in radial networks Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2015	An effective power management strategy for a wind–diesel–hydrogen-based remote area power supply system to meet fluctuating demands under generation uncertainty Published In IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2015	Attenuation and propagation of voltage unbalance in radial distribution networks Published In International Transactions on Electrical Energy System
2015	Characteristics of power quality disturbances in Australia: Voltage dips at low-voltage sites Published In IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
2015	Deterministic methodologies for the quantification of voltage unbalance propagation in radial and interconnected networks Published In IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
2015	Microgrid capability diagram: a tool for optimal grid-tied operation Published In Renewable Energy
2015	Remote area power supply system: an integrated control approach based on active power balance Published In IEEE Industry Applications Magazine
2015	Representation of a grid-tied microgrid as a reduced order entity for distribution system dynamics and stability studies Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2014	An analytical approach for reliability evaluation of distribution systems containing dispatchable and nondispatchable renewable DG units Published In IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
2014	Analysis of subsynchronous torsional interaction of HVDC system integrated hydro units with small generator-to-turbine inertia ratios Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2014	Capability constraints to mitigate voltage fluctuations from DFIG wind farms when delivering ancillary services to the network Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2014	Characterisation of flicker emission and propagation in distribution networks with bi-directional power flows Published In Renewable Energy
2014	Management of battery-supercapacitor hybrid energy storage and synchronous condenser for isolated operation of PMSG based variable-speed wind turbine generating systems Published In IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
2014	Management of low- and high-frequency power components in demand-generation fluctuations of a DFIG-based wind-dominated RAPS system using hybrid energy storage Published In IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2014	Microgrids of commercial buildings: strategies to manage mode transfer from grid connected to islanded mode Published In IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
2013	A study on the suitability of cable models to simulate switching transients in a 132 kV underground cable Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2013	A study on the suitability of cable models to simulate switching transients in a 132 kv underground cable Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2013	Capability curve based enhanced reactive power control strategy for stability enhancement and network voltage management Published In International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2013	Characteristics of power quality disturbances in Australia: voltage harmonics Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2013	Rectifier capacitor filter stress analysis when subject to regular voltage fluctuations Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
2013	Voltage sag susceptibility of 230 V equipment Published In IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution
2013	Voltage unbalance emission assessment in interconnected power systems Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2012	Distribution system planning with incorporating DG reactive capability and system uncertainties Published In IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
2012	Standalone operation of wind turbine-based variable speed generators with maximum power extraction capability Published In IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
2012	Voltage unbalance emission assessment in radial power systems Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2011	Durability studies of mono-cylinder compression ignition engines operating with diesel, soy and castor oil methyl esters Published In Energy
2010	The electrical performance of modern compact fluorescent lamps Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2009	Global voltage unbalance in MV networks due to line asymmetries Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2009	Management of voltage unbalance through allocation of emission limits to installations Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2008	Delta-D Initiated Microorganic Digestion of Saw Dust into Organic Fertiliser - A Technically, Economically and Environmentally Feasible Solution to the Saw Dust Problem in Sri Lanka Published In Engineer Journal of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
2008	Flicker attenuation - part I: response of three-phase inductions motors to voltage fluctuations Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2008	Flicker attenuation - part II: transfer coefficients for regular voltage fluctuations in radial power systems with induction motor loads Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
2007	Harmonic allocation to aggregated regions within a transmission network Published In Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1998	A centroid-based PWM switching technique for full-bridge inverter applications Published In IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics

Chapter

Year	Title
2020	A generalised deterministic approach to evaluate PV hosting capacity of LV distribution networks under different operating conditions Published In Hosting Capacity for Smart Power Grids Publisher Springer International Publishing
2020	A generalised deterministic approach to evaluate PV hosting capacity of LV distribution networks under different operating conditions Published In Hosting Capacity for Smart Power Grids
2020	Rapid Conversion of Domestic Organic Waste and Sewerage into Organic Fertiliser to Minimise the Hassle and the Cost of Organic Waste Handling and Sewerage Treatment in Condominiums, Tall and Green Buildings Published In ICSECM 2019 Publisher Springer Singapore

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2021	Analytical Derivation of Three Phase Inverter Harmonic Model Parameters Published In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT Asia 2021
2021	Dual-Objective MPC of Community Energy Storage in LV Distribution Feeders with Rooftop Solar PV Published In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT Asia 2021
2021	Optimal Voltage Sag Mitigation Solution Provision using Customers Approximate Marginal Willingness-to-Pay Function Published In 2021 IEEE Madrid PowerTech, PowerTech 2021 - Conference Proceedings
2021	Power Sharing and Energy Management between Supercapacitor and Battery in a Hybrid Energy System for EVs Published In Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2021
2020	Evaluation of Maximum Solar PV Penetration: Deterministic Approach for over Voltage Curtailments Published In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, ISGT-Europe 2019
2020	General definition of unbalanced power to calculate and assess unbalance of customer installations Published In 2019 Electric Power Quality and Supply Reliability Conference and 2019 Symposium on Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics, PQ and SEEM 2019
2020	Hybrid storage system sizing for minimum daily variability injection Published In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE Region 10 Symposium, TENSYMP 2019
2020	Impact of High Frequency Emissions (2-150 kHz) on Lifetime Degradation of Electrolytic Capacitors in Grid Connected Equipment Published In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
2020	STATCOM Based Network Voltage Unbalance Mitigation for Sub-Transmission Networks Published In 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia, ISGT 2019
2020	Analysis of High Frequency (Supraharmonics) Emissions Caused by Electric Vehicle Charging Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Evaluation of Practical Application of Different Harmonic Allocation Methodologies Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Harmonic Allocation Allowing for Uncertainty of Distributed Generation in MV/LV Power Systems Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Harmonic Allocations to Renewable Generation in Transmission Systems Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Important Considerations in Development of PV Inverter Models for High Frequency Emission (Supraharmonic) Studies Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Market Structure for Enabling Volt/Var Control in Australian Distribution Networks: A Practical Perspective Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Message from Conference Chairs Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	On-Site Solar Power Forecasting Using Sky-Images Published In 2020 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2020 - Proceedings
2020	Rediscovering the Derating Mechanisms for Three-Phase Induction Motors Operating under Supply Voltage Unbalance Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2020	Sensitivity of Network Wide Voltage Unbalance Levels to Variations in Unbalanced Installations Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2019	Evaluation of Maximum Solar PV Penetration: Deterministic Approach for over Voltage Curtailments Published In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, ISGT-Europe 2019
2019	General definition of unbalanced power to calculate and assess unbalance of customer installations Published In 2019 Electric Power Quality and Supply Reliability Conference and 2019 Symposium on Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics, PQ and SEEM 2019
2019	Hybrid storage system sizing for minimum daily variability injection Published In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE Region 10 Symposium, TENSYMP 2019
2019	Impact of High Frequency Emissions (2-150 kHz) on Lifetime Degradation of Electrolytic Capacitors in Grid Connected Equipment Published In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
2019	STATCOM Based Network Voltage Unbalance Mitigation for Sub-Transmission Networks Published In 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia, ISGT 2019
2018	A digital zero-phase filter for measuring high frequency emissions (supraharmonics) in electrical distribution networks Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	Connection of solar PV to LV networks: Considerations for maximum penetration level Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	DFT-based sizing of battery storage devices to determine day-ahead minimum variability injection dispatch with renewable energy resources
2018	Determining the impact of line asymmetries on network voltage unbalance based on balanced load flow studies Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	Investigation of high frequency emissions (supraharmonics) from small, grid-tied, photovoltaic inverters of different topologies Published In 18th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP 2018
2018	Laboratory investigation of the impact of PQ on induction motor performance Published In 18th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP 2018
2018	Potential power quality impacts on LV distribution networks with high penetration levels of solar PV Published In Proceedings of International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP
2018	Revisiting the effects of supply voltage unbalance on the losses of three phase induction motors Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	The impact of PV inverters on audio frequency injection load control signals Published In 18th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP 2018
2018	Towards the development of high fidelity harmonic models for solar farms: Existing knowledge Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2018
2018	Universal volt/var control strategy for different distribution networks in Australia Published In 18th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, ICHQP 2018
2017	Conversion of Textile Industry Effluent Treatment Plant Sludge Into a Valuable Organic Fertilizer Using Delta-D Technology
2017	Proposed amendment to IEC/TR 61000.3.6:2008 for harmonic allocation to loads in transmission systems Published In 2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC)
2016	A combined MV and LV network voltage regulation strategy for the reduction of voltage unbalance Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP)
2016	A critical review on the methods for calculating the risk of process failure because of voltage sags Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2016	Developing A Technological Process to Weave Cotton Fabrics on Water Jet Loom
2016	Placement of variable-speed wind power generators in power systems considering steady-state voltage stability Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2015	A comparison of voltage regulation and control methods Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	An aggregated linearised model of a grid-tied microgrid for stability studies Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Applicability of nonlinear reluctance model to a closed core Fault Current Limiter Published In 2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech
2015	Application of saturated core fault current limiters to interconnected distribution networks Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Development of a Multi-Nutrient Fertilizer from Liquid Waste of Solar Salt Manufacturing Process
2015	Grid-tied control of variable speed wind turbines for enhanced inertial support Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Investigation of load driven long-term voltage instability phenomenon with wind generation Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Low-voltage ride-through characteristics of microgrids with distribution static synchronous compensator (DSTATCOM) Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2015	Summary of the economic impacts of power quality on consumers Published In Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015 Australasian Universities
2014	A review of recent investigations on voltage unbalance management: Further contributions to improvement of IEC/TR 61000-3-13:2008 Published In 16th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP 2014)
2014	Capability chart: A new tool for grid-tied microgrid operation Published In 2014 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition
2014	Design considerations for inertia emulating controllers used in variable speed wind turbines Published In Proceedings of 2014 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2014	Dispatch strategy to minimise uncertainty in wind power generation in the Australian national electricity market Published In 2014 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2014)
2014	Performance of adjustable speed drives subject to regular voltage fluctuations Published In 16th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP 2014)
2014	Voltage Unbalance Emission Assessment in Interconnected Power Systems
2014	Voltage unbalance emission allocation using constrained bus voltage method in radial distribution networks Published In 16th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP 2014)
2013	A reflective closed loop approach for implementing a new authentic assessment-based teaching facility for electric motor and drive systems Published In Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education AAEE2013
2013	An effective power management strategy for a wind-diesel-hydrogen based remote area power supply system to meet fluctuating demands under generation uncertainty Published In Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting
2013	Impact of renewable power integration on VQ stability margin Published In 2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC)
2013	Point of common coupling (PCC) voltage control of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system Published In 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE Inustrial Electronics Society (IECON 2013)
2013	Power quality emission assessment of photovoltaic inverters based on IEC technica report 61000-3-15:2011 Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2013)
2013	Voltage unbalance emission assessment in radial power systems Published In IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
2013	Voltage unbalance emission assessment: sources of contribution and their ranking Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2013)
2012	Active power management of a super capacitor-battery hybrid energy storage system for standalone operation of DFIG based wind turbines Published In Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS 2012)
2012	Comparison of methodologies for assessment of harmonic current emission limits for large installations connected to LV networks Published In IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power ICHQP 2012
2012	Dynamic characteristics of a hybrid microgrid with inverter and non- inverter interfaced renewable energy sources: A case study Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	Flicker propagation analysis in distribution networks with embedded generation Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	Impact of mains connected three-phase induction motor loading levels on network voltage unbalance attenuation Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	Impact of wind generator control strategies on flicker emission in distribution networks Published In IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power ICHQP 2012
2012	Induction motors subject to regular voltage fluctuations: Stator and rotor current analysis from a heating perspective Published In IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power ICHQP 2012
2012	Simulation model of a grid-connected single-phase photovoltaic system in PSCAD/EMTDC Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	The use of transient state estimation for voltage dip/sag assessment Published In IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2012	Voltage unbalance management in power systems based on IEC 61000-3-13:2008: Implications on the use of ‘kuE factor’ Published In IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power ICHQP 2012
2011	A novel control strategy for stand-alone operation of a wind dominated RAPS system Published In 2011 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS)
2011	Hydrogen energy storage for a permanent magnet wind turbine generator based autonomous hybrid power system Published In 2011 IEEE PES General Meeting: The Electrification of Transportation and the Grid of the Future
2010	A control approach for voltage and frequency regulation of a wind-diesel-battery based hybrid remote area power supply system Published In Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
2010	A review of recent investigations with reference to IEC/TR 61000-3-13 on voltage unbalance emission allocation Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2010	Application of a hybrid energy storage in a remote area power supply system Published In IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition
2010	Autonomous operation of wind-battery hybrid power system with maximum power extraction capability Published In International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON)
2010	Control coordination of a wind turbine generator and a battery storage unit in a remote area power supply system Published In IEEE Power And Energy Society General Meeting
2010	Enhanced reactive power support of a PMSG based wind turbine for a remote area power system Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2010	Hybrid operation of wind-diesel-fuel cell remote area power supply system Published In IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
2010	Improving network reliability by minimising the impact of renewable energy uncertainties Published In 43rd International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems 2010, CIGRE 2010
2010	Laboratory investigation of the input current characteristics of modern domestic appliances for varying supply voltage conditions Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2010	Lifetime analysis of aluminum electrolytic capacitor subject to voltage fluctuations Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2010	Multi-objective optimisation for distribution system planning with renewable energy resources Published In 2010 IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition, EnergyCon 2010
2010	Operation of a wind-diesel-battery based hybrid remote area power supply system Published In International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering
2010	Subsynchronous torsional interaction behaviour of wind turbine-generator unit connected to an HVDC system Published In Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
2009	A generalised methodology for evaluating voltage unbalance influence coefficients Published In International Conference on Electricity Distribution
2009	A review of flicker objectives related to complaints, measurements and analysis techniques Published In CIRED 2009
2009	A robust voltage unbalance allocation methodology based on the IEC/TR 61000-3-13 guidelines Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2009	Allocated harmonic quantities as the basis for source detection Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2009	Dynamic modelling of hydroelectric turbine-generator unit connected to a HVDC system for small signal stability analysis Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2009	Location of source of voltage unbalance in an interconnected network Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2009	Open Loop Response Characterisation of an Aluminium Smelting Plant for Short Time Interval Feeding
2009	Open loop response characterisation of an aluminium smelting plant for short time interval feeding Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2009	Power generation in isolated and regional communities: application of a doubly-fed induction generator based wind turbine Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2009	Propagation of voltage unbalance from HV to MV power systems Published In The 20th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution. CIRED 2009
2009	Response analysis of saturable reactors and tap changer in an aluminium smelting plant Published In International Conference on Power Systems
2009	Statistical analysis of overvoltages due to the energisation of a 132 kV underground cable Published In 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON)
2009	Supply current charactersistics of modern domestic loads Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2009	Support of distribution system using distributed wind and PV systems Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2009	Voltage Quality Behaviour of a Wind Turbine Based Remote Area Power System
2009	Voltage Support by Distributed Generation Units and Shunt Capacitors in Distribution Systems
2009	Voltage quality behaviour of a wind turbine based remote area power system Published In IEEE Conference on Industrial Technology
2009	Voltage support by distributed generation units and shunt capacitors in distribution systems Published In Power & Energy Society General Meeting
2008	A systematic approach towards evaluating voltage unbalance problem in interconnected sub-transmission networks: separation of contribution by lines, loads and mitigation Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	An improved methodology for determining MV to LV voltage unbalance transfer coefficient Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	Conditions for the assessment of the harmonic compliance of an installation Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	Flicker attenuation - Part I: Response of three-phase induction motors to regular voltage fluctuations
2008	Harmonic allocation using IEC/TR 61000-3-6 at the distribution/transmission interface Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	ICHQP 2008: 13th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power: Welcome from conference chair Published In ICHQP 2008: 13th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	Investigation on the suitability of PSCAD/EMTDC models to study energisation transients of 132kV underground cables Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Management of Voltage Unbalance Through Allocation of Emission Limits to Installations Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Optimisation of distributed generation units and shunt capacitors for economic operation of distribution systems Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Power Quality Survey Factor Analysis using Multivariable Linear Regression (MVLR)
2008	Power quality survey factor analysis using multivariable linear regression (MVLR) Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2008	Present Understanding of the Impact of Distributed Generation of Power Quality Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Subsynchronous torsional behaviour of a hydraulic turbine-generator unit connected to a HVDC system Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2008	Voltage unbalance emission limits for installations: general guidelines and system specific considerations Published In International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2007	Analysis of Network Asymmetry of Interconnected 66kV Sub-transmission Systems in relation to Voltage Unbalance Published In IEEE Power Engineering Society Conference and Exposition in Africa
2007	Flicker Propagation in Interconnected Power Systems Published In IEEE PES PowerAfrica 2007 Conference and Exposition
2007	Flicker propagtion and attenuation power systems: review of results from field measurements, controlled experiments and theoretical work Published In 83rd Annual EESA National Conference and Exhibition
2007	Harmonic levels and television events Published In IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting
2007	Saidi minimization of a remote distribution feeder Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2007	The effect of data aggregation interval on voltage results Published In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
2006	Benchmarking the Sri Lankan Power System by a Power Quality Monitoring Program
2006	Benchmarking the Sri Lankan power system by a power quality monitoring program Published In 1st International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, ICIIS 2006
2006	Synchronised flicker measurement for flicker transfer evaluation in power systems Published In 2006 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, PES
2004	Benchmarking utilities for the impact of voltage sags on customers Published In 2004 11th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
2004	Primary and secondary indices for Power Quality (PQ) survey reporting Published In 2004 11th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power

Investigator On

Year	Title
2015	Smart grid testing facility Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
2010 - 2014	Harmonic, Force and Eddy Current analysis of high voltage compact saturated core superconducting fault current limiters in electricity grids Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
2010 - 2014	Integration of Solar, Wind and Storage systems into Distribution Grids for Network Support Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
2012	Establishment of a renewable energy laboratory Awarded by: The API Foundation Funding Scheme: Power Engineering Undergraduate Education and Learning Improvement Project
2010	Development of a Renewable Energy Demonstration Unit Awarded by: The API Foundation Funding Scheme: Strategic Funding Initiative
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	Power Quality of Future Electricity Networks Funding Scheme: Global Innovation Linkages

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Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Study of Three Phase Induction Motor Operation Under Unbalanced Supply Voltages
Doctor of Philosophy	Small Signal Stability Aspects Associated with Integrated Wind-HVDC systems.	Rainer, Alexander
Doctor of Philosophy	Harmonic Management of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Generation Connections	David, Jason
Doctor of Philosophy	Integration of Renewables, Storage Devices and Electric Vehicles into the Future Power Grids	Rahman, Obaidur
Doctor of Philosophy	Utilisation of Inexpensive Sky-Imaging Technology for Irradiance Forecasting of Distributed Solar PV Generation	Dissawe Mudiyanselage, Lasanthika
Doctor of Philosophy	Development of high Fidelity models for large scale solar energy generating systems	Korale Liyanage, Samadhi
Doctor of Philosophy	Development of Methodologies for the Evaluation of Solar PV Hosting Capacity in LV Networks Constrained by Voltage Rise	Weerasingha Liyanage, Dilhani Madhusha Chathurangi
Doctor of Philosophy	An on-site calibration system for high/medium voltage power system high frequency measurements	Ranmanna Dewayalage, Imanka
Doctor of Philosophy	Power Quality in Modern Electricity Distribution Systems	Elphick, Sean
Doctor of Philosophy	Power Quality Improvement of Distribution Networks with Distributed Energy Resources	Peiris, Kasun
Doctor of Philosophy	Modelling of Power Quality Disturbances for Improved Mitigation Techniques	Abdelqader, Raed

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power-quality, emission-allocation, emission-assessment, standardisation, economics

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