Reliability and stability of a power system get decrease with the integration of large proportion of renewable energy. Renewable sources such as solar and wind are highly intermittent, and it is difficult to maintain system ...

Wireless power transfer (WPT) can be used for a number of applications in civil engineering such as powering of embedded sensors in concrete. In this paper, a multi-zone dielectric lens is designed and used to enhance ...

It is a vital requirement to have passive noise control enclosure in order to depress air borne noise of reciprocating engine type power generators. The design of these enclosures needs to be optimized in terms of the ...

Trends on utilizing distributed renewable resources around the world have significantly increased the number of grid connected solar photovoltaic systems in low voltage networks. In Sri Lanka, low voltage systems are ...

This paper studies the use of insulating barriers on the breakdown voltage of oil gaps upon two type of coconut oils under AC voltage. A point plane electrode arrangement connected to a AC transformer is used to find ...

Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a platform which can be used to vary out communication with machines in an interactive method. A GUI designed for a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) bridges the communication gap and ...

Assistive robots are developed to uplift living standards of human beings. An assistive robot needs to be friendly, reliable, and understandable in order to be a human like companion. A robot should be able to navigate ...

Upon various renewable based power generation, Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology is continually developing nowadays. However, the major drawback of this technology is the intermittent issue due to the rapid fluctuations ...

This paper presents study on the modeling of a Rubber Tire Gantry Crane (RTGC) used in container terminals for container handling. The electrical systems and mechanical systems are modelled by specific blocks from the Power ...