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Modelling and loading limits for kenya coast power network using continuation power flow
(2016)Shore to ship power connection for docked ship has recently been applied as one way of limiting pollution in ports. This paper studies the effect that a shore to ship connection at the port of Mombasa would have on the ... -
Voltage stability improvement on optimal placement of facts devices
(2016)Voltage stability challenge in power systems remains one of the major concerns in system planning and operation. The ability of a power system to maintain acceptable voltage levels at all buses in the system under normal ... -
INVESTIGATION OF PHYSICAL LAWS OF MOTION AND HUMAN FACTORS ON ROAD ACCIDENTS IN UASIN-GISHU AND BUNGOMA COUNTIES - KENYA
(2016)Road accidents in the Transport Industry are a threat to public health and national development in many developing countries. It contributes to poverty by deaths, injuries, disabilities, grief, lost of productivity and ... -
Development of a Wavelet-ANFIS based fault location system for underground power cables
(2017)In the past decade, electricity demand has increased rapidly in metropolitan areas. All over the world, large scale underground power cable installations networks are replacing overhead transmission lines due to environmental ... -
Factors for Efficient Relationship between Contractors and Subcontractors in Project Implementation in Nairobi Kenya
(The IJES, 2017)Construction is a complex and challenging activity owing to the technical advances, tighter regulations and need for effective management of resources for competitive edge. The projects under the industry involve many ... -
Voltage profile improvement using switched capacitors: case of single wire earth return distribution network
(2017)Most rural areas in Africa are characterized by scattered villages with a very low demand in electricity. Due to improper planning and lack of knowledge on low cost technologies, the cost of extending the grid to supply ... -
Review of HVDC Circuit Breakers Topologies
(2017-05)Voltage Source Converter-High Voltage Direct Current (VSC-HVDC) is the most efficient and reliable method for electrical power transmission over long distances. The greatest challenge with VSC-HVDC system is that short-circuit ... -
Investigation on Optimal Cutting Parameters in Turning AISI 8660 Steel Using Silicon (Sic) Whisker Reinforced Ceramic Tool
(IOSR Journals, 2017-08)This research was to investigate the effects of process parameter that is cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut and machining time on the response variables in turning AISI 8660 material using whisker reinforced ceramic ... -
Novel Modeling of a Fast DC Breaker for a VSC-HVDC Transmission System Protection
(2017-11)The inability to quickly isolate the faulty sections of the direct current (DC) network damages the converters and the transmission system. Further delay in fault interruption can be escalated to the generation system thus ... -
Influence of Framing of the Hashtag on Public Opinion Formation on Socio-Political Issues in Kenya
(2017-12)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of framing of the hashtag on public opinion formation on socio-political issues in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted the descriptive qualitative research ... -
GENCO Optimal Bidding Strategy and Profit Based Unit Commitment using Evolutionary Particle Swarm Optimization Illustrating the Effect of GENCO Market Power
(Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science, 2018)In deregulated electricity markets, generation companies (GENCOs) make unit commitment (UC) decisions based on a profit maximization objective in what is termed profit based unit commitment (PBUC). PBUC is done for the ... -
Dynamic Voltage Stability Analysis on Shore-to-Ship Power Connected System
(International Research Publication House, 2018)The shore to ship power connection is a technology that has been recommended as one of the ways that will help reduce emissions from marine vessels which have increased in number as a result of rapid growth in international ... -
Optimal Switching Sequence using a Metaheuristic Algorithm for Feeder Reconfiguration
(International Research Publication House, 2018)Electrical energy is continuously lost due to resistance in the power system networks. Distribution system experience enormous power losses as compared to the rest of the network. Solutions that reduce distribution power ... -
Effect of Varying Titanium Dioxide and Iodine on Open Circuit Voltage and Short Current Density
(2018)The study sought to establish a photo cell which can reduce use of fossil fuels and in turn reduce on air pollution and climate change. The experimental design involved preparation of various ratios of titanium dioxide: ... -
The use of RC4 Encryption to Provide Privacy for Smart Meters
(2018)The electrical power grid is undergoing improvements and is being transformed to the Smart Grid. Smart Grid uses two-way power and information flow to better monitor, plan and control the electrical power grid. Advanced ... -
Measurements and Analysis of Large-Scale Path Loss Model at 14 and 22 GHz in Indoor Corridor
(IEEE, 2018-04)Fifth generation wireless communications will exploit the enormous chunk of bandwidth available at millimeter-wave frequency bands. Accordingly, an accurate and simple path loss model is critical for indoor environments, ... -
Spatiotemporal Statistical Channel Model for Indoor Corridor at 14 GHz, 18 GHz, and 22 GHz Bands
(Wiley, 2018-12)Several techniques have been proposed to overcome challenges of meeting demands for higher data rates in wireless communication. Space-time diversity method is proposed to exploit spatiotemporal nature of the channel; ... -
Contribution of FACTS Devices to the Transient Stability Improvement of a Power System Integrated with a PMSG-Based Wind Turbine
(2019)The increasing penetration of wind energy to the conventional power system due to the rapid growth of energy demand has led to the consideration of different wind turbine generator technologies. In fault conditions, the ... -
Application of Spritz Encryption in Smart Meters to Protect Consumer Data
(2019)The ongoing upgrade of the electrical power system into a more powerful system known as Smart Grid has both benefits and costs. Smart Grid relies on advanced communication and hence offers better services through improved ... -
Optimal Battery Sizing of a Grid-connected Residential Photovoltaic System for Cost Minimization using PSO Algorithm
(2019)This paper proposes a new optimization technique that uses Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) in residential grid connected photovoltaic systems. The optimization technique targets the sizing of the battery storage system. ...