D-STATCOM for Power Quality Improvement in Distribution Grids

D-STATCOM for Power Quality Improvement in Distribution Grids K.M.I.U. Ranaweera, M.A. Jayasinghe, P.V.L.B.S. Kumari, W.A.D Lakshan   A control algorithm for a D-STATCOM for mitigating voltage sags in distribution grid is proposed and tested via simulations and hardware implementations. Key Words: D-STATCOM, Voltage sag, voltage source inverter Overview This document is about a smart solution for…

Multi-functional inverter

Multi-functional inverter K.M.I.U. Ranaweera, S.D.U De Silva, D.M.K.S.B Dissanayaka, W.N.D Fernando In this project, a PV inverter to work as a harmonic filter for compensating the current harmonics in the distribution grid was proposed.   Key Words: PV inverter, ancillary service, THD, non-linear loads.  Overview Current harmonics is becoming a problem in distribution grids due to…

Shunt Active Filter for Compensation of Current Harmonics Injected by Non-Linear Loads

Shunt Active Filter for Compensation of Current Harmonics Injected by Non-Linear Loads K.M.I.U. Ranaweera, W.G.C.A. Sankalpa, G.G.S.C. Gunasekara, G.W.H.L. Rathnakumara, T.R.D.B. Thennakoon In this project, a shunt active filter to compensate current harmonics in the utility grid under balanced load condition was developed and tested via simulations and hardware implementation.   Key Words: Shunt active…

Real-time Low Cost Subcutaneous Vein Detection System based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Real-time Low Cost Subcutaneous Vein Detection System based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Wanniarachchi T.G., Tharushika R.T.P., Panthaka W.S.P., Jayatunga E.H. The major problem faced by nurses today is difficulty in accessing veins for intravenous drug delivery and other medical situations. Although a peripheral vein can be accessed with a single attempt occasionally, for substantial number of…

Non-Invasive Screening Tool to Detect Anemia

Non-Invasive Screening Tool to Detect Anemia A.A. Azees, S. Suthaharan, K. Dinomi, Jayatunga E.H. Hemoglobin concentration is a vital parameter used to detect abnormalities in the human body including anemia and polycythemia. Currently, invasive techniques are used for hemoglobin measurement despite their many disadvantages including discomfort and potential complications for the pregnant, elderly and pediatric…

Electronic Travel Aid (ETA) System for Visually Impaired People

The aim of this project is to implement a reliable energy monitoring system which can measure current and voltage values to calculate useful parameters in order to produce useful outcomes or to carry out certain functionalities like device identification, pattern recognition, cost prediction etc. For this a set of smart plug devices are connected to a central device via wireless technology.