Conference Presentations by issah majeed
2nd International Conference on Sustainable Materials Processing and Manufacturing (SMPM 2019), 2019
Distributed generation presents the potential solution to the power deficit problem faced in deve... more Distributed generation presents the potential solution to the power deficit problem faced in developing counties by encouraging local generation with renewable energy resources that are abundantly available in some part of the world, especially in Ghana. Distributed generations on the other hand are closely linked to Smart Grid (SG) that uses information technology to manage electricity networks. A plethora of problems relating to safety, reliability and affordability of Smart grid solutions remains challenging today. In Africa, especially in Ghana, the adoption of smart grid has been very slow, poorly managed, and almost inexistent in some countries despite the crucial need for electricity provision. This slow adoption can be attributed to many limiting factors that demand a thorough investigation. This paper aims at investigating the barriers to the adoption of smart grids in Africa and also develops and evaluates countermeasures to hasten the adoption process. A stratified sampling approach was used to collect comprehensive data in Ghana that were handled with SmartPLS software. The evaluation of factors was done through inferential statistics. The impact of the proposed measures was tested using a partial least structural equation model analysis. Findings revealed some factors that strongly influence the adoption of SG including cost, education, government policies; other factors like culture, Grid stability, had slight influence on the adoption process, nevertheless, societal perception had a low impact on the adoption process and therefore attracts less attention in fostering the SG acceptance in Ghana. Regarding SG prospects, the study identified several factors that can foster the prospect of smart grid adoption in Ghana namely education on smart grid technology, government policies and consumers behaviour. It is believed that, if careful attention is given to the factors listed above, the adoption of SG in Ghana will move at a faster speed. Abstract Distributed generation presents the potential solution to the power deficit problem faced in developing counties by encouraging local generation with renewable energy resources that are abundantly available in some part of the world, especially in Ghana. Distributed generations on the other hand are closely linked to Smart Grid (SG) that uses information technology to manage electricity networks. A plethora of problems relating to safety, reliability and affordability of Smart grid solutions remains challenging today. In Africa, especially in Ghana, the adoption of smart grid has been very slow, poorly managed, and almost inexistent in some countries despite the crucial need for electricity provision. This slow adoption can be attributed to many limiting factors that demand a thorough investigation. This paper aims at investigating the barriers to the adoption of smart grids in Africa and also develops and evaluates countermeasures to hasten the adoption process. A stratified sampling approach was used to collect comprehensive data in Ghana that were handled with SmartPLS software. The evaluation of factors was done through inferential statistics. The impact of the proposed measures was tested using a partial least structural equation model analysis. Findings revealed some factors that strongly influence the adoption of SG including cost, education, government policies; other factors like culture, Grid stability, had slight influence on the adoption process, nevertheless, societal perception had a low impact on the adoption process and therefore attracts less attention in fostering the SG acceptance in Ghana. Regarding SG prospects, the study identified several factors that can foster the prospect of smart grid adoption in Ghana namely education on smart grid technology, government policies and consumers behaviour. It is believed that, if careful attention is given to the factors listed above, the adoption of SG in Ghana will move at a faster speed.
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This paper presents a technique applied during the conversion of an existing Low Voltage Distribu... more This paper presents a technique applied during the conversion of an existing Low Voltage Distribution System (LVDS) into High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS) in radial networks. HVDS optimization is demonstrated using linear programming techniques in MATLAB optimization tool box. A test application results explain the methodology. The optimization technique proposed estimates the optimal number of unit transformers in the HVDS. This procedure is effective for converting the bulk transformer in the LVDS into an equivalent population of unit transformers in the HVDS. The benefit of the conversion technique is the minimization of transformer no-load losses. As a result, the economy of distribution transformers is improved by savings in operational cost. Keywords— HVDS; LVDS; optimization; optimal number; transformer no-load losses
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American Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 2019
Distribution transformers are generally provided with advanced control measures that ensure their... more Distribution transformers are generally provided with advanced control measures that ensure their operation and safety at a high reliability because their failure usually leads to long power outage, increase maintenance cost and unreliable provision of electricity to customers. Despite the protection measures that accompany a distribution transformer, there is still a need to provide extra remote monitoring systems to increase the reliability of operation and the confidence of instantaneous fault reporting. This paper deals with the design and construction of automatic monitoring system for power transformer parameters. An Arduino board coupled with XBEE module were programmed to enable the monitoring of voltage, current and temperature on a typical power transformer. The system was implemented and tested successfully. Results showed that the voltage versus temperature as well as current versus voltage characteristic obtained, were closed to datasheet specifications and therefore co...
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This study presents a technique applied during the conversion of an existing Low Voltage Distribu... more This study presents a technique applied during the conversion of an existing Low Voltage Distribution System into a proposed High Voltage Distribution System in a radial distribution network. High Voltage Distribution System optimization is demonstrated using linear programming techniques in MATLAB optimization toolbox. An application has been developed to illustrate the methodology. The optimization technique estimates the optimal number of unit transformers in the proposed network which is equivalent to a bulk transformer in the existing network. Results showed that the optimization process produced nine 16 kVA and four 25 kVA unit transformers which is equivalent to a 315 kVA bulk transformer. This procedure is effective for converting the bulk transformer in the existing network into an equivalent population of unit transformers in the proposed network. To achieve the benefit of the conversion process, High Voltage Distribution System optimization has been recommended to minimize transformer no-load losses. As a result, the economy of distribution transformers is improved by savings in operational cost.
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This paper evaluates HVDS and LVDS concepts by system performance. This is achieved by examining ... more This paper evaluates HVDS and LVDS concepts by system performance. This is achieved by examining system losses on HV and LV distribution networks in radial AC distribution systems. Challenges associated with system losses may demand network conversion from LV to HV network. This paper addresses this issue by using HVDS optimization specifically, linear programming techniques with Matlab optimization toolbox to determine the optimal number of unit transformers in the HV network. Studies conducted on a test distribution system using CYMEDIST software show the optimized HVDS has improved voltage profile and a total system loss reduction of 29.50% as compared to the LVDS. Consequently, there is reduced operational cost and increased annual capitalized loss savings in the optimized HVDS. Abstract This paper evaluates HVDS and LVDS concepts by system performance. This is achieved by examining system losses on HV and LV distribution networks in radial AC distribution systems. Challenges associated with system losses may demand network conversion from LV to HV network. This paper addresses this issue by using HVDS optimization specifically, linear programming techniques with Matlab optimization toolbox to determine the optimal number of unit transformers in the HV network. Studies conducted on a test distribution system using CYMEDIST software show the optimized HVDS has improved voltage profile and a total system loss reduction of 29.50% as compared to the LVDS. Consequently, there is reduced operational cost and increased annual capitalized loss savings in the optimized HVDS.
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