Energy Systems Research Group


Graduate Dissertations

 
 

Power Systems

1.         Reliability Equivalent for AC Adequacy Evaluation (Jan. 1995)  

2.         Maintenance Scheduling Using Tabu Search (June 1995)

3.         Enhancement of AC Transient Stability (Dec. 1995)

4.         Estimation and Filtering of Harmonics (June 1997)

5.         Direct Load Control Using Programmable Logic Controller (Sep. 1997)

6.         Harmonic Analysis of No Load Current in Distribution Transformers (Dec. 1998)

7.         A Modified Nodal Formulation Parametric Sensitivities for Power System Analysis (May 2000)

8.         Environmental Impact on Residential Load Modeling (May 2003)

9.         Air Conditioners Performance Using Soft Starter (July 2003)

10.     Increasing Transient Stability Critical Clearing Time Using FACTS Devices

11.     Modified Nodal Formulation Parametric Sensitivities for Power System Analysis.

12.     Capacitor Placement in Distribution Systems, A New Formulation.

13.     Investigation and Analysis of  Thermal Aging of XLPE and PVC Cable Insulation Materials Manufactured in Saudi Arabia

14.     Multi Objective Optimal Power Flow

15.     Failure Modes & Effects Analysis of Primary Power Distribution System

16.     Intelligent Techniques Approach for FACTS Devices Control against Voltage Instability in Power Systems

17.     Integration of Renewable Energy Sources to the Grid

18.     Optimal Power Flow with FACTS Devices Using Particle Swarm

19.     Design of Robust PSS and FACTS-based Controllers for Stability Enhancement of Power Systems

20.     Power System Stability Enhancement via FACTS Devices

21.     Saturation of Current Transformers and its Impact on Digital Overcurrent Relays

22.     Reactive Power Control and Optimization

23.     Damping of Low Frequency Oscillations Using Unified Power Flow Controllers

24.     High Impedance Fault Detection in Distribution Feeders

25.     Multi-Band Power System Stabilizers

26.     Active and Reactive Power Control of SMES Units to Improve Dynamic Performance of a Power System

27.     Fuzzy Logic Controller for Power System Stability Enhancement

28.     Modeling and Control of Stand-alone and Parallel Operating Diesel Generators

29.     Investigation of Dynamic Behavior of a Power System with STATCOM

30.     Damping Enhancement of Multi-machine Power System through STATCOM Control

31.     On-line identification and Control of Power System with STATCOM

32.     Damping of Low Frequency Oscillations Using Unified Power Flow Controller

33.     Evaluation of Damping Controls of a Unified Power Flow Controller 

34.     Impact of Wind Turbine Generator In-feed to Grid Systems

35.     Environmental Impact On Residential Load Modeling

36.     Air Condition Performance Using Soft Starter

High Voltage

1.         Magnetic Field Management in Underground Cables (June 1996)

2.         Optimal Capacitor Placement in Distribution Systems (May 1999)

3.         Investigation of Dynamic Behavior of a Power System with STATCOM  ( Dec. 2001)

4.         Air Conditioners Performance Using Soft Starter (July 2003)

5.         Investigation of Magnetic Fields Management for Transmission Lines in Saudi Arabia

6.         Shielding by Active and Passive Systems for High Voltage AC Transmission Lines

7.         Electromagnetic Interference Caused by a High Voltage Transmission Network and A Neighboring Pipeline: A Cost-Effective Study (in Progress)

8.         Performance of silicone rubber insulators in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia

 
     
 

 

 

 

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