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Optimizing Load Frequency Control in Standalone Marine Microgrids Using Meta-Heuristic Techniques by Alahakoon, Sanath, Roy, Rajib Baran, Arachchillage, Shantha Jayasinghe

“…Integrating renewable resources into the electrical systems of marine vessels achieves the dual goal of diversifying energy resources and reducing greenhouse…”
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Quality of Service and Associated Communication Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles by Ramraj, Rajeshkumar, Pashajavid, Ehsan, Alahakoon, Sanath, Jayasinghe, Shantha

“…Transportation electrification is pivotal for achieving energy security and emission reduction goals. Electric vehicles (EVs) are at the forefront of this…”
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Constructing Australian Residential Electricity Load Profile for Supporting Future Network Studies by Mumtahina, Umme, Alahakoon, Sanath, Wolfs, Peter, Liu, Jiannan

“…This paper examines how Australian residential load profiles may evolve in the short to medium term future. These profiles can be used to support simulation…”
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A Literature Review on the Optimal Placement of Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) in Distribution Networks by Mumtahina, Umme, Alahakoon, Sanath, Wolfs, Peter

“…The existing distribution networks were designed at a time when there was virtually no embedded generation. The design methods ensured the voltage at various…”
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A Comparative Performance Analysis of ANN Algorithms for MPPT Energy Harvesting in Solar PV System by Roy, Rajib Baran, Rokonuzzaman, Md, Amin, Nowshad, Mishu, Mahmuda Khatun, Alahakoon, Sanath, Rahman, Saifur, Mithulananthan, Nadarajah, Rahman, Kazi Sajedur, Shakeri, Mohammad, Pasupuleti, Jagadeesh

“…In this paper, artificial neural network (ANN) based Levenberg-Marquardt (LM), Bayesian Regularization (BR) and Scaled Conjugate Gradient (SCG) algorithms are…”
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Hyperparameter Tuning of Load-Forecasting Models Using Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms—A Systematic Review by Mumtahina, Umme, Alahakoon, Sanath, Wolfs, Peter

“…Load forecasting is an integral part of the power industries. Load-forecasting techniques should minimize the percentage error while prediction future demand…”
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Optimizing dynamic electric ferry loads with intelligent power management by Roy, Rajib Baran, Alahakoon, Sanath, Arachchillag, Shantha Jayasinghe, Rahman, Saifur

“…In recent years, there has been an increasing shift towards using environmentally friendly renewable resources in marine vessels, replacing traditional diesel…”
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Grid Impacts of Uncoordinated Fast Charging of Electric Ferry by Roy, Rajib Baran, Alahakoon, Sanath, Arachchillage, Shantha Jayasinghe

“…The battery energy storage system (BESS) is an indispensable part of an electric fleet (EF) which needs to be charged by electricity from local grid when the…”
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Three-Port Converters for Energy Conversion of PV-BES Integrated Systems - A Review by Haque, Md Mejbaul, Wolfs, Peter, Alahakoon, Sanath, Islam, Md. Ariful, Nadarajah, Mithulan, Zare, Firuz, Farrok, Omar

“…The integration of battery energy storage (BES) with photovoltaic (PV) systems is becoming economically attractive for residential customers. The conventional…”
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Minimizing Neutral Current of Two Parallel STATCOMs by Mumtahina, Umme, Wolfs, Peter J., Goodwin, Shane, Alahakoon, Sanath

“…This paper proposes control augmentations to allow two Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs) devices to operate in parallel from a shared DC bus. Two…”
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A Tutorial on Modem Coupling Circuits for Low-Voltage Power-Line Communications: Operating Principles, Trade-Offs, Design, and Safety by Rensburg, Petrus A. Janse van, Alahakoon, Sanath, Aghaei, Jamshid, Watkins, Bradley P., Sibanda, Mloyiswa P., Bui, Lam A., Emami, Kianoush, Das, Narottam, de Silva, Shaminda

“…Although the field of low-voltage power-line communications (PLC) has been maturing over the past few decades, the effective, economic and safe coupling of a…”
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Rail foot flaw detection based on a laser induced ultrasonic guided wave method by Pathak, Madhuri, Alahakoon, Sanath, Spiryagin, Maksym, Cole, Colin

“…•Laser induced guided wave technology for rail foot flaw detection is verified.•Sensor location and excitation frequency are important parameters for…”
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Electro-flocculation of aquaculture wastewater microalgal communities reduces nutrient loading by Capper, Angela, Alahakoon, Sanath, Aiken, Christopher, Nunes, Rafaela, Chandra, Shaneel, Moore, Steven

“…[Display omitted] •Electro-flocculation reduces TN by 83% and DIN by 90%.•Electro-flocculation speeds up wastewater treatment (20 mins 60 L; 102 mins 120…”
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DAB Converter With Q Capability for BESS/EV Applications to Allow V2H/V2G Services by Haque, Md. Mejbaul, Wolfs, Peter, Alahakoon, Sanath, Sturmberg, Bjorn C. P., Nadarajah, Mithulananthan, Zare, Firuz

“…This paper presents a dual active bridge (DAB) converter with reactive power control capability (Q-capability) for a battery energy storage system (BESS) or an…”
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Design of a Current-Transformer Based Inductive Coupler for Power-Line Communications by Van Rensburg, Petrus A. Janse, Watkins, Bradley P., Alahakoon, Sanath

“…In this paper, the design of a current-transformer based inductive coupler for power-line communications is documented. A worst-case design is presented in a…”
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Ripple Power Steering of HFL-TPC Connected VSI for PV-BESS/EV Applications by Haque, Md. Mejbaul, Wolfs, Peter, Alahakoon, Sanath, Sturmberg, Bjorn, Zare, Firuz, Blaabjerg, Frede

“…This article presents low-frequency ripple power steering control strategies for a power conversion topology that comprises a high frequency linked three-port…”
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MODELLING RAIL THERMAL DIFFERENTIALS DUE TO BENDING AND DEFECTS by Bosomworth, Chris, Spiryagin, Maksym, Alahakoon, Sanath, Cole, Colin

“…Rail foot flaws have the potential to cause broken rails that can lead to derailment. This is not only an extremely costly issue for a rail operator in terms…”
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Impact analysis of uncoordinated electric ferry charging on distribution network by Roy, Rajib Baran, Alahakoon, Sanath, Van Rensburg, Piet Janse, Arachchillage, Shantha Jayasinghe

“…•A simulated network is developed according to actual daily load profile of a distribution network in regional Australia for impact analysis of electric ferry…”
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Impact analysis on distribution network due to coordinated electric ferry charging by Roy, Rajib Baran, Alahakoon, Sanath, Rensburg, Piet Janse Van, Arachchillage, Shantha Jayasinghe

“…Abstract The maritime industry is a significant emitter of greenhouse gases in marine ecosystems, prompting a global shift towards renewable‐powered electric…”
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Multi-Port Converter with Improved Modulation and Control Strategies for PV and Energy Storage Systems by Haque, M. Mejbaul, Wolfs, Peter, Alahakoon, Sanath

“…The integration of energy storage elements to solar photovoltaic (PV) systems provide a wide range of operational flexibilities. Traditional approaches use…”
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