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    Investigation of Causes of Increased 5th Harmonic in Azarbayjan Regional Electricity Grid and Subject to Provide Practical Solutions to Reduce it

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Pourtahmasebi, Farhad (Author) ; Mokhtari, Hossein (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Iran's electrical grid is connected to the Eastern Turkey grid via Khoy-Basqale 400KV transmission line. Harmonic mesurements indicate high level of the 5th harmonic voltage in Azarbayjan grid which is magnified in Van substation. According to Iran international obligations and economic losses caused by the high level of harmonics in Azerbaijan regional electricity grid, a comprehensive study is required. Early studies showed that this unprecedented increase in the 5th harmonic voltage is due to the small harmonic loads scattered throughout the network. The aim of this thesis is to perform a comprehensive harmonic analysis of Azerbaijan network due to scattered harmonic loads. In this... 

    Toroidal Transformer Life Estimation Under Non-Sinusoidal Supply

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Saket, Mohammad Ali (Author) ; Oraee Mirzamani, Hashem (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Due to increase in nonlinear loads in today’s applications, the percent of harmonic content has been increased. Transformers are one of the electrical system components that are subjected to these harmonics. The failure of such equipment is an important consideration. Such failure is because of the hotspot temperature rises over the normal temperature withstanding of internal insulation. The increments of hotspot temperature can decrease the transformer insulation life. Totally, because of the presence of many parameters, precise investigation of loss of life is very difficult. Hence, the only meaning of loss of life in this project is the loss of insulation life under heat stresses.... 

    Analysis of Oscillations in Linear Fractional Order Systems

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Siami, Milad (Author) ; Tavazoei, Mohammad Saleh (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    This thesis studies undamped oscillations generated by marginally stable fractional order linear time invariant (LTI) systems. In this study, the concept of integral curve is developed for fractional order LTI systems. The proposed concept is obtained based on equivalent integer order linear time varying (LTV) systems. Then, an analytical approach is proposed to be used for harmonic analysis of such oscillations in marginally stable commensurate order LTI systems. Also, it is shown that the Q-semi norm of the limit sets for a trajectory of these systems can be analytically determined based on the Q-semi norm of the initial condition, where Q is a specific matrix. Moreover, this result is... 

    The Dynamics of a Group of Diffeomorphisms of the Sphere and the Linearization Problem

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Khodaeian Karim, Amir (Author) ; Safari, Mohammad (Supervisor) ; Nassiri, Meysan (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In chis chcsis we consider a work by Dmitry Dolg:opyat and Raphac) Kriko­ rian (on Simulcanoous Lincariwtion of Diffcomorphisms of Sphere) and a recent preprint by Jonathan Dc\Vitt (Simulrn.ncous Lincarization of Diffco­ morphisms of Isotropic Manifolds). Suppasc /1,h,...,J.. arc pcrturbacions of rotations R1, R2 , ...,Rn of the sphere which generate SOd+I (d 2). \\Tc c". plian how it can be shown that all /; can besimn)tancously conjugated to some new rotations when all the Lyapunov cxponcms of the rcndom walk a.,:;.,sociatc to {/;}arc zero. This rcsn1t is applied to obtain stable ergodicity when d is even.The idea is co translate al1 the information co a linear setting and approach chc... 

    Design and Implementation of a Programmable AC Load Based on 4-Leg Multilevel Converter

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Saghali, Mohammad Kazem (Author) ; Zolghadri, Mohammad Reza (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    One of the challenges that always exists in the field of Testing the performance of converters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) , etc. is to provide various types of loads to be applied to these equipments and test the quality of their performance in various load conditions. Leading or Lagging Power Factor loads, harmonic loads and non-linear loads are mainly required in this investigation. The use of inductors, resistors, capacitors and other devices for these tests is an old solution. Their disadvantages include high price, large volume and very high power loss, which was the initial idea of making programmable loads. A current source converter with the ability to Sink and source the... 

    Determination of Current Harmonics Cost in Distribution Transformers

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Moosavi, Khadijeh (Author) ; Mokhtari, Hossein (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Transformers are vital components of power networks, responsible for converting electricity from one voltage level to another. They are designed to operate under sinusoidal conditions, but the increasing use of non-linear loads and power electronic devices has caused a spike in harmonic pollution in power networks. These harmonics result in increased losses in transformers, leading to a reduction in capacity, accelerated aging, and a shortened life. The associated costs incurred by these issues include reduced energy sales for electricity companies and premature replacement costs. In this thesis, it is assumed that the transformer is affected by harmonics and ambient temperature, and other... 

    Suppression of harmonic perturbations and bifurcation control in tracking objectives of a boiler-turbine unit in power grid

    , Article Nonlinear Dynamics ; Vol. 76, Issue. 3 , 2014 , pp. 1693-1709 ; ISSN: 0924090X Moradi, H ; Vossoughi, G ; Alasty, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In the presence of harmonic disturbances, boiler-turbine units may demonstrate quasi-periodic behaviour due to the occurrence of various types of bifurcation. In this article, a nonlinear model of boiler-turbine unit is considered in which drum pressure, electric output and drum water level are controlled via manipulation of valve positions for fuel, steam and feed-water flow rates. For bifurcation control in tracking problem, two controllers are designed based on gain scheduling and feedback linearization (FBL). To investigate the efficiency of control strategies, three cases are considered for desired tracking objectives (a sequence of steps, ramps/steps, and a combination of them).... 

    A method for determination of harmonics responsibilities at the point of common coupling using data correlation analysis

    , Article IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution ; Volume 8, Issue 1 , 2014 , Pages 142-150 ; ISSN: 17518687 Shojaie, M ; Mokhtari, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In this study, a new method is proposed to evaluate the utility harmonic impedance and the harmonics responsibilities at the point of common coupling. The former task is accomplished by involving the harmonic phase angles in the data correlation method, and the latter one is done using an approach based on the fluctuation of the background harmonic voltage. An important advantage of the method is to take the load harmonic impedance into account in appropriate manner. The performance of the proposed method is verified using simulation studies for different cases and also field measurements. Long-term measurement data are used to determine the harmonic contribution of the industrial customers... 

    A harmonic termination technique for single-and multi-band high-efficiency class-F MMIC power amplifiers

    , Article IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques ; Volume 62, Issue 5 , May , 2014 , Pages 1212-1220 ; ISSN: 00189480 Nikandish, G ; Babakrpur, E ; Medi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    This paper presents a harmonic termination technique for single-and multi-band high-efficiency class-F monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifiers (PAs). The harmonic termination network (HTN), realized with the minimum possible number of elements, can be used to terminate an arbitrary number of harmonics in a single-band PA or harmonics of multiple frequencies in a concurrent multi-band PA. The drain and gate bias lines are embedded in the HTNs to obviate the need for RF chokes and reduce the chip area. A single-and a dual-band MMIC PA are designed using the proposed technique and implemented in a 0.25-μm AlGaAs-InGaAs pHEMT technology. The single-band 5.5-GHz PA... 

    Electromagnetic-thermal design optimization of the brushless doubly fed induction generator

    , Article IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics ; Vol. 61, issue. 4 , October , 2014 , PP. 1710-1721 ; ISSN: 02780046 Gorginpour, H ; Oraee, H ; McMahon, R. A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In view of its special features, the brushless doubly fed induction generator (BDFIG) shows high potentials to be employed as a variable-speed drive or wind generator. However, the machine suffers from low efficiency and power factor and also high level of noise and vibration due to spatial harmonics. These harmonics arise mainly from rotor winding configuration, slotting effects, and saturation. In this paper, analytical equations are derived for spatial harmonics and their effects on leakage flux, additional loss, noise, and vibration. Using the derived equations and an electromagnetic-thermal model, a simple design procedure is presented, while the design variables are selected based on... 

    Bifurcation analysis of nonlinear milling process with tool wear and process damping: Sub-harmonic resonance under regenerative chatter

    , Article International Journal of Mechanical Sciences ; Vol. 85, issue , August , 2014 , p. 1-19 Moradi, H ; Vossoughi, G ; Movahhedy, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In this paper, bifurcation analysis is performed for the nonlinear milling process under sub-harmonic resonance and regenerative chatter, with tool wear and process damping effects. Multiple-scales approach is used to construct analytical approximate solutions for non-autonomous parametrically excited equations of the system with time delay terms. The new bifurcation parameters are the detuning parameter (deviation of the tooth passing frequency from three times of the chatter frequency), damping ratio (affected by process damping) and tool wear width. Jump phenomenon and multi-values responses are observed in the first order solution under sub-harmonic resonance condition. Periodic,... 

    Dynamic analysis of a rigid circular foundation on a transversely isotropic half-space under a buried inclined time-harmonic load

    , Article Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering ; Vol. 63, issue , 2014 , pp. 184-192 Eskandari, M ; Ahmadi, S. F ; Khazaeli, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    The dynamic analysis of a surface rigid foundation in smooth contact with a transversely isotropic half-space under a buried inclined time-harmonic load is addressed. By virtue of the superposition technique, appropriate Green[U+05F3]s functions, and employing further mathematical techniques, solution of the mixed-boundary-value problem is expressed in terms of two well-known Fredholm integral equations. Two limiting cases of the problem corresponding to the static loading and isotropic medium are considered and the available results in the literature are fully recovered. For the static case, the results pertinent to both frictionless and bonded contacts are obtained and compared. With the... 

    Deformation and stress analysis of sandwich cylindrical shells with a flexible core using harmonic differential quadrature method

    , Article Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering ; Vol. 37, issue. 1 , January , 2014 , p. 325-337 ; 16785878 Shokrollahi, H ; Kargarnovin, M. H ; Fallah, F ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In this paper, based on the high-order theory (HOT) of sandwich structures, the response of sandwich cylindrical shells with flexible core and any sort of boundary conditions under a general distributed static loading is investigated. The faces and the core are made of isotropic materials. The faces are modeled as thin cylindrical shells obeying the Kirchhoff–Love assumptions. For the core material, it is assumed to be thick and the in-plane stresses are negligible. The governing equations are derived using the principle of the stationary potential energy. Using harmonic differential quadrature method (HDQM), the equations are solved for deformation components. The obtained results are... 

    Surface waves on a half-space due to a time-harmonic loading on an inertial strip foundation

    , Article Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, Transactions of the ASME ; Volume 135, Issue 5 , 2013 ; 10489002 (ISSN) Dehestani, M ; Vafai, A ; Choobbasti, A. J ; Malidarreh, N. R ; Szidarovszky, F ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    An analytical approach has been applied to obtain the solution of Navier's equation for a homogeneous, isotropic half-space under an inertial foundation subjected to a timeharmonic loading. Displacement potentials were used to change the Navier's equation to a system of wave-type equations. Calculus of variation was employed to demonstrate the contribution of the foundation's inertial effects as boundary conditions. Use of the Fourier transformation method for the system of Poisson-type equations and applying the boundary conditions yielded the transformed surface displacement field. Direct contour integration has been employed to achieve the surface waves. In order to clarify the... 

    A new algorithm for optimal measurement placement, observability analysis and harmonic state estimation in power systems

    , Article PEDSTC 2013 - 4th Annual International Power Electronics, Drive Systems and Technologies Conference ; 2013 , Pages 518-523 ; 9781467344845 (ISBN) Rad, M. S ; Mokhtari, H ; Karimi, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    Harmonic State Estimation (HSE) is a technique for identifying harmonic distributions in power systems with limited measurements. The main problem in HSE is the optimal placement of measurement meters such that the estimation error is minimized, while making the system fully observable. The second issue is the HSE method. This method must be accurate and fast enough in order to have an accurate HSE. This paper presents a new algorithm that uses minimum variance criterion (MVC) and a sequential method for optimal meters placement, SVD method for observability analysis and finally WLS method for harmonic estimation. The proposed method minimizes the number of measurement devices and the error... 

    Oscillations in fractional order LTI systems: Harmonic analysis and further results

    , Article Signal Processing ; Volume 93, Issue 5 , 2013 , Pages 1243-1250 ; 01651684 (ISSN) Siami, M ; Tavazoei, M. S ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    This paper studies undamped oscillations generated by marginally stable fractional order linear time invariant (LTI) systems. In this study, an analytical approach is proposed to be used for harmonic analysis of such oscillations in marginally stable commensurate order LTI systems. Also, it is shown that the Q-semi norm of the limit sets for a trajectory of these systems can be analytically determined based on the Q-semi norm of the initial condition, where Q is a specific matrix. Moreover, this result is extended to the wider class of rational order systems. Finally, some numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the use of the paper results  

    Tensor spherical harmonics theories on the exact nature of the elastic fields of a spherically anisotropic multi-inhomogeneous inclusion

    , Article Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids ; Volume 61, Issue 4 , April , 2013 , Pages 1124-1143 ; 00225096 (ISSN) Shodja, H. M ; Khorshidi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    Eshelby's theories on the nature of the disturbance strains due to polynomial eigenstrains inside an isotropic ellipsoidal inclusion, and the form of homogenizing eigenstrains corresponding to remote polynomial loadings in the equivalent inclusion method (EIM) are not valid for spherically anisotropic inclusions and inhomogeneities. Materials with spherically anisotropic behavior are frequently encountered in nature, for example, some graphite particles or polyethylene spherulites. Moreover, multi-inclusions/inhomogeneities/ inhomogeneous inclusions have abundant engineering and scientific applications and their exact theoretical treatment would be of great value. The present work is devoted... 

    A spectral theory formulation for elastostatics by means of tensor spherical harmonics

    , Article Journal of Elasticity ; Volume 111, Issue 1 , 2013 , Pages 67-89 ; 03743535 (ISSN) Khorshidi, A ; Shodja, H. M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    Consider a set of (N+1)-phase concentric spherical ensemble consisting of a core region encased by a sequence of nested spherical layers. Each phase is spherically isotropic and is functionally graded (FG) in the radial direction. Determination of the elastic fields when the outermost spherical surface is subjected to a nonuniform loading and the constituent phases are subjected to some prescribed nonuniform body force and eigenstrain fields is of interest. When the outermost layer is an unbounded medium with zero eigenstrain and body force fields, then an N-phase multi-inhomogeneous inclusion problem is realized. Based on higher-order spherical harmonics, presenting a three-dimensional... 

    An optimal measurement placement method for power system harmonic state estimation

    , Article EPE 2012 - Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering ; 2012 , Pages 271-275 ; 9781467350013 (ISBN) Rad, M. S ; Mokhtari, H ; Karimi, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    Harmonic state estimation (HSE) method has been used to locate harmonic sources and estimate harmonic distribution in power systems with limited number of harmonic meters. This paper focuses on a new technique for optimal placement of measurement devices and observability analysis for power systems harmonic state estimation. The proposed method optimizes the number of measurements and minimizes the error of estimation at the same time. The method is tested on the IEEE 14-bus power system to show its precision  

    An analytical approach to obtain optimum load impedance using X-parameters®

    , Article 2012 Workshop on Integrated Nonlinear Microwave and Millimetre-Wave Circuits, INMMIC 2012 ; 2012 ; 9781467329491 (ISBN) Zargar, H ; Banai, A ; Cai, J ; Brazil, T ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    This paper introduces an analytical approach to obtain fundamental and harmonic load-pull contours using X-parameters. This method is proposed to obtain the optimum load impedance at different harmonics. This approach has been applied on a two port X-parameter model and its results are independently verified by ADS simulation