Yuvaraj Thangaraj

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• Doctor of Philosophy
• Research Associate Professor at Chennai Institute Of Technology

This study presents a novel smart energy management framework for the Indian 28-bus radial distribution system (RDS), optimizing energy consumption across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The framework employs the hunter-prey optimization algorithm (HPOA) to enhance appliance scheduling, renewable energy integration (PV, WT, EV, BES...

Electric power grids are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions from extreme weather events, resulting in prolonged outages. The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) offers benefits like improved sustainability and reduced maintenance but also introduces challenges such as voltage instability and higher power losses when integrated into radial distribut...

Electric power networks face critical challenges from extreme weather events and natural disasters, disrupting socioeconomic activities and jeopardizing energy security. This study presents an innovative approach incorporating virtual power plants (VPPs) within networked microgrids (MGs) to address these challenges. VPPs integrate diverse distribut...

Improving the electric distribution network's performance is vital for ensuring customer satisfaction and uninterrupted service. Integrating biomass-powered distributed generators (BDGs) can enhance network performance by reducing losses and improving voltage profiles. However, improper placement of these BDGs can lead to significant issues. In ord...

The increasing energy demand for various applications and the environmental pollution caused by energy production require strategic planning for integrating renewable wind and solar distributed generators (RDGs) within radial distribution systems (RDS). This study presents a novel method for optimally locating and sizing RDGs and electric vehicle c...

The global surge in electric vehicle (EV) usage demands more electricity for charging, owing to EVs' cheap maintenance, improved performance, and environmental benefits. However, this surge poses problems to distribution system efficacy and reliability, emphasizing the importance of accurate EV charging station siting. To lessen the effect of EVCS,...

As technology advances and distributed energy resources (DERs) become more common, electrical microgrids (MGs) will play an increasingly important role in future distribution grids. Radial distribution systems (RDS) are prone to problems, particularly after major natural disasters. To assess RDS resilience, a comprehensive approach is required. Thi...

Improving reliability in radial distribution systems (RDS) is critical for guaranteeing consistent electricity supply and rapid recovery from outages. This study investigates the impact of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) on RDS dependability, with an emphasis on both Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) scenarios. A unique obje...

Electric distribution systems encounter substantial difficulties due to extreme weather events and natural disasters, which disrupt economic activities and jeopardize energy security. This study proposes a novel approach using virtual power plants (VPPs) within microgrids (MGs) to address these issues. VPPs integrate distributed energy resource lik...

The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) offers notable benefits, including reduced maintenance costs, improved performance, and environmental sustainability. However, integrating EVs into radial distribution systems (RDSs) poses challenges related to power losses and voltage stability. The model accounts for hourly variations in demand, mak...

To optimize the pH and enhance the effectiveness of managing waste-water and restoration, this study compares membrane filtering with wetlands treatment of effluent. Optimizing the pH is achieved by simulating membrane filtration and wetland treatment procedures by adjusting the membrane’s pH variable and the backwash factor. In the first set of me...

This idea presents a comparison between the novel Rider Optimization Algorithm (ROA) and the Levy Flight Distribution Algorithm (LFDA) for enhancing the power factor of the power distribution network using optimal placement of Distributed Generation (DG). This study compared two algorithms for optimizing the placement and sizing of distributed gene...

The purpose of the work is to demonstrate a proportional investigation for two analytical approaches entitled a VSF-Voltage Stability Factor cum VSI-Voltage Stability Index for refining the stability by placing a capacitor in the Distribution Network in the best possible way. Innovative voltage stability factors besides a VSI are used to place and...

Ensuring reliability and resilience in radial distribution systems (RDS) is essential for consistent electricity delivery and rapid recovery from disruptions, particularly with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). This study investigates the impact of EV charging stations (EVCS) on RDS performance, focusing on reliability, resilience, power loss, a...

Abstract. Nowadays the number of consumer in the distribution system is increasing, the electricity demand and the number of capacitor bank installing is also increasing. Improper placement of capacitor bank leads to decrease the benefits of the system. In this article Marine Predator Algorithm (MPA) is proposed to find the optimal location and siz...

Abstract. This paper introduced a new technique based on the bio-inspired Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA) that can be used to challenges involving the optimal allocation of Distribution STATic COMpensator (DSTATCOM) in radial distribution systems (RDS). The suggested technique calculates appropriate DSTATCOM placements and sizes utilizing the newly desi...

This book chapter explores into the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches to optimize the placement of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in distribution systems. The expanding use of renewable energy sources, as well as the growing need for environmentally friendly power distribution, necessitate the proper integration of BESS to impro...

The rapid expansion of renewable energy sources (RESs), such as photovoltaic (PV), wind turbine (WT), micro turbine (MT), and fuel cell (FC), has presented both opportunities and challenges to power systems, particularly in terms of environmental sustainability and economic feasibility. While RESs offer benefits like reduced environmental pollution...

This research investigates the impact of electric vehicle charging station on power loss, voltage stability, and reliability within radial distribution systems. With the escalating use of electric vehicles, understanding these effects is crucial for ensuring the stability and efficiency of radial distribution systems infrastructure. The study formu...

Electric power networks face vulnerabilities from various hazards, including extreme weather and natural disasters, resulting in prolonged outages and service disruptions. This paper proposes prosumer-centric networked electrical microgrids as a solution. EMGs integrate DERs, like SPV panels, WTs, BESSs, and BEVs, to form autonomous microgrids capa...

The rapid global increase in electric vehicle (EV) usage, driven by its low CO 2 emissions, uncomplicated maintenance, and minimal operating costs, has prompted extensive research in the field of electric vehicle charging station (EVCS). The integration of EVCS into the current distribution grid poses challenges due to potential power losses and vo...

In recent times, the limited availability of fossil fuels and growing concerns regarding the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) have directly impacted the shift from conventional automobiles to electric vehicles (EVs). Additionally, there have been notable advancements in new energy research, which have significantly improved the viability of EVs....

The increasing global adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) necessitates a greater supply of electricity for charging these cars. The popularity of EVs is also driven by their minimal maintenance requirements, enhanced performance, and eco-friendly nature. However, the expanding usage of EVs poses challenges to the distribution system's efficiency, t...

Electrical microgrids (EMGs) are positioned to play an important role in the future distribution grid as technology advances and distributed energy resources (DERs) emerge. In the event of major natural disasters, the functioning capabilities of active distribution systems (DS) face ongoing problems. To assess the resilience of a distribution syste...

Background This article presents a novel strategy that utilizes the nature-inspired Spotted Hyena Optimizer Algorithm (SHOA) to optimize the placement of solar and wind-based renewable distributed generation (RDG) and distribution static compensators (DSTATCOMs) in radial distribution systems (RDS). Methods The proposed technique aims to determine...

Background: The utilization of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise, which has led to significant challenges for the radial distribution system (RDS). This research aimed to investigate the impact of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) on power loss, voltage stability, and reliability within the RDS. Solar-based renewable distributed genera...

The research presented in this article aims at the modelling and optimization of hydrogen-fuel-cell-based distributed generation (HFC-DG) to minimize the effect of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) in a radial distribution system (RDS). The key objective of this work is to address various challenges that arise from the integration of EVCSs...

Voltage stability index (VSI) Distribution network operators (DNOs) Radial distribution system (RDS) Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) Uncertainty in load a b s t r a c t The rise in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is attributable to their economical maintenance, excellent performance, and environmentally-friendly nature due to zero...

Because of the increasing growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) in India, more electricity is required to power such vehicles. It is also gaining popularity because of its low maintenance, improved performance, and zero carbon impact. As the usage of electric vehicles grows, the distribution system’s performance is impacted. As an outcome, the reliabilit...

This paper examines another way to deal with track down the ideal site and sizing of DSTATCOM with a target capacity of expanding the voltage stability. Voltage stability Index (VSI) and Fruit Fly Search (FFA) Algorithm is utilized to track down the ideal area and measuring of DSTATCOM. Present approach is tried on IEEE 33 standard test system. The...

The abrupt rise in energy demand has led many growing nations to a power shortage. Hence, most rural areas in those nations are purely dependent on off-grid based power generation for their electrification. Off-grid-based power generation has sounded loud recently for their higher advantage in generating independent energy and cost-cutting solution...

Over the years the development of computer technology has benefited drivers, often in the form of smart systems. In a significant number of car collisions, tiredness is a major factor. Road collisions are the world's most frequent types of injuries and fatalities, and the main causes are typically drunken, sleepy, and rudely behavioral. The main pu...

Diagnosis Covid-19 had used machine learning and artificial intelligence education that accurately identifies the Covid-19's probability. The suggested method is aimed of measuring the probability of respiratory illnesses, the oxygen levels and the sufferer's temp. Several of its aims is to verify the Covid-19 patient (e.g. symptoms such as pneumon...

The paper explores how the daily lives of people with vision impairments are changed by artificial intelligence. They suffer a great deal in circumstances they are not aware of. When they go alone in town, people are worried about their safety. The overall aim of the system is to provide low-cost navigation assistance to blind people that give a se...

The newer avid-19 corona virus created havoc for patients with a variety of complications that prompted health practitioners around the world to develop new technologies and treatment plans. Technologies based on Machine Learning (ML) have been a major factor in addressing complex issues and many businesses have been able to develop and adapt to th...

With computer networks rapidly expanding in the last decade, computer system safety has become a key issue. In recent years various soft-computing methods for intrusion detection systems have been proposed. This paper provides an optimization method for the visualization of and classification of intrusions based on Self Organizing Maps (SOM) and th...

Productivity plays a significant part in the activity of a solar power generating system. Installing a photovoltaic (PV) system is in no way, shape, or form the end of the story: customary support is fundamental to guarantee ideal yield from the individual PV panels. In spite of the fact that PV frameworks are for the most part low-upkeep and can w...

In this paper, design, optimization and simulation of piezoelectric based bilayer MEMS solar energy harvester to power smart wireless sensors is proposed. The electric potential is produced from the solar’s infrared power by using the thermal conduction principle and piezoelectric effect. Bilayer cantilever made of aluminium (Al) and silicon-di-oxi...

The electric power distribution plays a crucial part in the power systems to maintain the power quality and stability of the system for loss mitigation and voltage regulation. The reactive power compensators like a capacitor, DG, and DSTATCOM play a vital role in power quality and stability improvement by providing proper reactive power in the dist...

The design of solar concentrating collectors for the effective utilization of solar energy is a challenging condition due to tracking errors leading to different divergences of the solar incidence angle. To enhance the optical performance of solar parabolic trough collectors (SPTC) under a diverged solar incidence angle, an additional compound para...

A novel method is proposed for finding the optimal location along with the sizing of DSSSC in order to mitigate the power losses of the system. DSSSC sitting and sizing are determined by bat algorithm. Testing of the pro-posed work is done on the IEEE 69-bus which is standard system of radial bus distribution. The results obtained shows that the pl...

The high penetration of renewable sources owing to less environmental pollution creates challenges for the grid operators. Virtual Power Plant is a novel concept that will integrate the small distributed energy resources and will act as a single conventional power plant in the electricity market. As a core energy management system in VPP, the energ...

Aim: This research is focused on obtaining the maximum power by controlling the speed of the wind turbine. Materials and methods: Innovative Tip speed ratio and PO algorithm are implemented for obtaining maximum power from the wind turbines. Result: By controlling the wind speed (1. 9087rad/sec) we obtained maximum power output (200kW) from the win...

In this article, an efficient long-term novel scheduling technique is proposed for allocating capacitors in a combined system involving distributed generation (DG) along with radial distribution systems (RDS). We introduce a unique multi-objective function that focuses on the reduction of power loss with the maximization of voltage stability index...

In the current decade, researchers have attained much attention towards distribution networks as a significant role is played these networks in the planning and quality maintenance of power systems. In power systems, problems related to power quality occurs namely voltage instability, voltage fluctuation, voltage sag whenever deregulation is involv...

Mobile ad-hoc network is an assortment of distinct attribute-based mobile devices that are autonomous and are cooperative in establishing communication. These nodes exploit wireless links for communication that causes injection of the adversaries in the network. Therefore, detection and mitigation of adversaries and anomalies in the network are man...

This work proposes a new approach for the optimal sitting and sizing of capacitors in Radial Distribution Systems (RDS) with the objective of mitigation losses of the system subject to the constraints. In the present approach new combined approach of Voltage Stability Index (VSI) and Bat Algorithm (BA) are applied to decide the optimum placement of...

The role of converters play a vital role in improving power production in renewable energy resource. As per the above aspects, the processing of various converters withappropriate control topology will help to convert low magnitude into higher voltage voltage range us mandatory. In accordance with gaining of higher magnitude, differential converter...

The expansion of power system has prompted the increase of Distributed Generation to satisfy the load demand, due to the development of power grid the efficient utilisation of electricity is most important. Since the significant expense for construction and development of power networks, mitigation alleviation of existing issues that are excessive...

This article proposes a new approach based on a bio-inspired Cuckoo Search Algorithm (CSA) that can significantly envisage with several issues for optimal allocation of distribution static compensator (DSTATCOM) in Radial Distribution System (RDS). In the proposed method, optimal locations of the DSTATCOM are calculated by using the Loss Sensitivit...

This paper proposes Ant Lion Optimization for optimal placement and sizing of Distribution STATic COMpensator (DSTATCOM) in the radial distribution networks to minimize the total power loss and improve the voltage profile of the system. In the proposed method new Voltage Stability Factor (VSF) is used to pre determine the optimal placement for inst...

Regularization in power production increasing global need of power the renewable energy resource brings more attention. These resources are responsible for deducing carbon dioxide emission during burning coal, deforestation due to extension and installation of hydroelectric power plants, ozone layer depletion. Among hydro, tidal, wind, solar, geoth...

A huge review on greatest allocation of Distribution Static Compensator (DSTATCOM) strategies in Radial Distribution system (RDS) device for compensation of reactive power (Q), mitigation of electricity losses and enhancement in voltage profile is presented. DSTATCOM compensates bus voltage to restriction the strength factor, in addition with energ...

This paper elaborates on a Distributed Static Synchronous Compensator (DSTATCOM). It renders a setup of hardware which provides compensation of power along with the optimization of the size of DSTATCOM set up. This DSTATCOM hardware set up reduces the power loss through compensation of power, regulates the voltage profile and increases the power fa...

Many technologies are focusing on the Electric Vehicles to grow in a big way to reduce the oil consumption and the carbon emmissions levels across all over the world in the near future. However there are many hindrance factors like the price of Li-ion batteries, charging infrastructure and charging methods are affecting the growth of EV's. Understa...

Large blackouts are one of the rarest phenomenon's but restoration process is a complex process. But the objective of the process is quick restoration. Outrageous climate occasions significantly affect the maturing power system. It causes the expanded blackouts, furthermore loss of critical loads along these lines seriously influencing utility secu...

This paper proposed a new methodology based on nature-enthused meta-heuristic optimization algorithm named as whale optimization algorithm (WOA), which can significantly envisage problems for simultaneous allocation of distributed generation (DG) and Distribution STATic COMpensator (DSTATCOM) in the radial distribution systems (RDS). In the propose...

Highlights • The paper focuses on the integration of RDGs with DSTATCOM. • The primary objective of the paper is to reduce power loss. • Modified Bat algorithm is utilized to solve the DGs and DSTATCOM allocation problem. • It is tested on practical 28-bus and IEEE 69-bus systems and received satisfactory results. Article Info Abstract Nowadays, re...

Voltage instability has been identified as the most critical factor responsible for poor power quality in electric power systems. The high losses experienced at the distribution level of these systems has become a major concern to power system operators, with about 10-13% of the total generation being dissipated as heat. Maintaining the system volt...

In this literature, a new automated control strategy has been developed to manage the power supply from the wind power generation system to the load. The main objective of this research work is to develop a fuzzy logic–based pitch angle control and to develop a static transfer switch to make power balance between the wind power generation system an...

In this paper, authors proposed a new methodology based on bio-inspired Cuckoo Search Algorithm (CSA), which can significantly be envisaged with simultaneous allocation of Distributed Generation (DG) and Distribution STATic COMpensator (DSTATCOM) in the radial distribution systems (RDS). In the proposed method, optimal locations of the DG and DSTAT...

This paper deals with a new approach implemented to decrease power losses and improve voltage profile in distribution networks using Distribution STATic COMpensator (DSTATCOM). DSTATCOM location can be determined by the voltage stability index (VSI) and sizing can be identified by nature inspired, recently developed whale optimization algorithm (WO...

This paper presents a broad review on optimal allocation of Distribution Static COMpensator (DSTATCOM) techniques in radial distribution system for compensation of reactive power, mitigation of power losses and enhancement in voltage profile. DSTATCOM compensates bus voltage to limit the power factor, in addition with active and also reactive power...

A power gadget with several generating units must run in a good circumstance. The disbursal lt have to be decreased for any possible load call for however, alongside the value, the environmental emissions have to even be thought of, that construct it multiobjective optimization disadvantage. the primary intention of this paper is to understand econ...

Nowadays, simultaneous allocation of renewable distributed generations (REDGs) along with shunt capacitors (SCs) in RDS distribution networks is getting more attention by the researchers. Since it mitigates the system losses, enhance the bus voltages, power factor improvement, power quality enhancement and reduces the environmental threats. In the...

This paper mainly focused on the effect of renewable Distributed generations (RDGs) placement on distribution system. The intercourse of DG is variant the conventional radial distribution system right into a multiple DG system. The main objective of this paper is to minimize the total power losses and enhance the voltage profile of the distribution...

A novel high step-up converter, which is suitable for renewable energy system, is proposed in this project. Through a voltage multiplier module composed of switched capacitors and coupled inductors, a conventional interleaved boost converter obtains high step-up gain without operating at extreme duty ratio. The configuration of the proposed convert...

This paper illustrates on power loss reduction and voltage profile enhancement using Distribution Static Compensator (D-STATCOM) in Radial Distribution System (RDS). It is a shunt coupled device, generally used in solving power quality disputes and also used in a distribution network for the improvement of voltage profile, loss reduction, stability...

Nowadays, simultaneous allocation of renewable distributed generations (REDGs) along with shunt capacitors (SCs) in RDS distribution networks is getting more attention by the researchers. Since it mitigates the system losses, enhance the bus voltages, power factor improvement, power quality enhancement and reduces the environmental threats. In the...

In the present era, the optimal allocation of Distributed Generation (DG) at the distribution end is becoming significant due to environmental and economic issues, to deduce the power loss and also to improve the voltages between the buses. In this paper authors focused to address the optimal sitting and sizing of DGs in the distribution networks b...

This paper discuss about the power loss reduction by phev charging system using intelligent integrated system. Now-a-days Energy loss reduction process is vital role in the distribution side. To propose the Energy loss compensation by PHEV charging station using Intelligent Integrated system (IIS). This method is implemented in IEEE 14 radial bus s...

This paper presents a Bio nature inspired Modified Bat algorithm for solving the Economic load dispatch problem. The objective is to minimize the total fuel cost of the generating units through optimal utilization of available sources. This study will further propose modifications to the original bat algorithm to solve economic load dispatch proble...

This paper introduces a new method of scheduling for optimal placement and sizing of capacitor in the radial distribution network with the objective of minimizing losses. Voltage stability index is used to identify the location where in the capacitor can to be installed. Recently developed bio inspired Bat algorithm is proposed to calculate the opt...

In this paper, we propose a new intelligent load shedding strategy applying fuzzy control algorithms. This strategy is based on the estimate, in real time, of the load quantity to shed. Even though, Shedding exact amount of load is not possible and end up with more than necessary or insufficient at power system that begin to be sustain system safe,...

In this proposed study, a new long term scheduling is proposed for simultaneous placement of Distributed Generation (DG) and Distribution STATic COMpensator (DSTATCOM) in the radial distribution networks. The proposed work has a unique multi-objective function which consists of minimizing power loss, and total voltage deviation (TVD), as well as ma...