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Protection of Terminal Distribution Transformers: A Case Study of Kenya Power
(IEEE, 2018)
The paper presents and analyses the main causes of high failure rate of Terminal Distribution Transformers (TDTs) in Kenya. These transformers are the most susceptible to faults emanating from lightning strikes and associated ...
An Empirical Approach to Omnidirectional Path Loss and Line-of-sight Probability Models at 18GHz for 5G Networks
(2018-08)
Millimeter wave frequency bands present a huge bandwidth for fifth generation wireless communication networks. Wireless networks deployment within indoor environments will pose a challenge due to propagation characteristics ...
Effect of Cell Composition on Internal Resistance on Open Circuit Voltage and Short Current Density of a Fabricated Titanium Dioxide Cell
(2018)
This paper is a product of a research aimed at developing a solar energy powered titanium dioxide solar cell. The experimental design involved preparation of various ratios of titanium dioxide: graphite /iodine/KI mixtures ...
A Comparative Study of Dual-slope Path Loss Model in Various Indoor Environments at 14 to 22GHz
(2018-08)
Fifth generation wireless communication networks will demand massive bandwidth for high data rates. The millimeter wave frequency bands will play an important role in the 5G wireless networks due to the available huge chunk ...
Optimal Sizing and Placement of Solar Photovoltaic based DGs in the IEEE 9 bus system using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
(2018)
Solar energy is one of the most commonly exploited renewable resource globally. Integration of power from solar to the main grid can either bring positive or negative impact which normally depends on their size and location. ...
Power Quality Challenges and Mitigation Measures in Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems
(IEEE, 2018)
Wind energy generation is a promising renewable energy source harvested through Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). Since WECS have different characteristics
from conventional power plants, their integration into the ...
A Review of Approaches to the Quantification of Operating Reserve requirements in Systems with Large Scale Wind Power Integration
(2018-05)
The need to diversify power generation sources, increase security of supply, incorporate sustainability in energy sources and reducing fuel usage and emissions has significantly led to the integration of variable renewable ...