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ProjectBahubali Upadhye, AbhinandanElectrocardiograph (ECG) recorders are medical devices used to measure and record electrical signals generated by the activity of the heart in the human body. Doctors use the data from an ECG to detect signs of cardiac disease in a patient. The input . . .
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ProjectShen, KexianStereo vision systems imitate the mechanisms of natural human vision to get threedimension information from captured scenes. It is applied in the control of autonomous robots (to build a map of the environment) and the control of production tools. Ste . . .
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ProjectMapinda, DavidThe quality of power is the major challenging issue in the power system. In real-world power systems, it is ordinarily impossible to maintain perfect balance in phase voltages and currents. The variety of the loads in the networks enhances the amount . . .
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ProjectLi, JinqiuA dynamic service restoration (DSR) method based on load curve variations, is proposed in this project. The application of the time variable load is considered to make an effective service restoration plan for affected distribution systems. Based on t . . .
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ProjectSharma, Menish KumarPower transformers in a utility grid are expected to work without failure under a wide variety of circumstances, such as times of power system instability, extreme weather conditions, and electrical faults. Because of the extremely high up-front cost . . .
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ProjectGavankar, Akhil A.The digital loop filter for an all-digital phase-locked loop was designed to meet a given set of specifications, and the performance of the filter was verified using MATLAB simulations. The number of bits used to represent each coefficients was select . . .
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ProjectHao, YuWith rapid growth of electrical vehicles accessed to grid, EVs charging is considered to be a crucial part of demand side flexibility in future smart grid. Uncoordinated charging of EVs in a high-penetration system can increase peak load and create ne . . .
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ProjectGuo, ZhichengEnergy is a vital component for human economic development and growth. The extensive use of fossil fuels has damaged our living environment. Consequently, the world has turned its attention to renewable energy sources. Among them, solar energy has att . . .
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ProjectMarikani, PrabakarThis project work is focused on the study and possible resolution of interface issues between the Texas Instruments TMS C6713 DSP Starter Kit (DSK) and computers operating on Windows versions higher than XP, such as Windows 7, 8 and 10. Essentially, t . . .
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ProjectMendizabal, ArthurThe purpose of this article is to evaluate techniques used in modern power systems to reduce arc flash incident energy on station service with voltage level of 480 volt, main and feeder Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers. The paper will analyze the cu . . .
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ProjectJiang, YiwenTo reduce emissions of harmful substances in the environment, the current trend in power generation is based on utilization of environmentally-friendly resources such as wind farms and photovoltaic power plants. During the last two decades, because of . . .
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ProjectGandhi, Parth RajnikantToday we live in the world which is growing in terms of technology. This technological growth of the world depends on communication. So as a matter of fact, the field of communication is growing by leaps and bounds. Due to technological advancement in . . .
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ProjectRen, PenglingThis project provides two methods evaluating the mean life of a group of power system equipment using normal and Weibull distribution only by end-of-life failure data based on paper [1]. The procedure of the methods of normal and Weibull distribution . . .
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ProjectYang, JieConservation voltage reduction (CVR) is an efficient energy saving method and it is becoming popular among electrical utilities. For this project, I plan to model and test a 24.9kV, IEEE 34 distribution system in PSCAD. Firstly, I do the simulation wi . . .
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ProjectKantharaj, AshwinConnectivity verification on a complex and large-scale chip can be a daunting and one of the crucial tasks to ensure the silicon to work on the first attempt of fabrication. Mixed-signal connectivity originates at a digital control bit and terminates . . .
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ProjectZhong, YimingIn the project, an impedance model in the range of sub-synchronous frequency has been built to demonstrate an accurate representation of SSCI. All the conclusions associated with the influence of SSCI through parameter changes have been consistent wit . . .
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ProjectSun, TengranThe main purpose of power system reliability assessment is to quantify the reliability level of power system, then function as a guide to system planning and operation. Due to the random behavior of wind power generation and the intermittency associat . . .
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ProjectKhan, Ahammad AshrafThere are numerous applications of inclination measurement in medical, electronic, telecommunication, and aerospace fields. The applications include activity monitors, detection of horizon in digital cameras, identification of movement of device head, . . .
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ProjectGanesan, KalyanramanElectrical power systems when operated under loaded conditions cause disruption of power system equilibrium and issues related to voltage stability. Often times the electrical power systems are thus exploited leading to the problems with voltage stabi . . .
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ProjectMurugesan, MahavishnuRobots are the main part of flexible manufacturing systems. They are used in various applications where human work can be replaced and automated. In this project, I have simulated a robotic arm manipulator with six degrees of freedom in MATLAB. There . . .
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ProjectAhmad, RiazThe project focuses on the design and simulation of a digitally-controlled oscillator (DCO) for an all-digital phase-locked loop in a 180nm CMOS process. A ring oscillator with cross-coupled inverter-based delay cells was employed to reduce jitter. Th . . .
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ProjectNzerem, Chukwuemeka EmmanuelCost optimization and loss reduction have always been the central attention points for utilities and power system operators. Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) is one of the methods, proven to reduce energy loss by reducing voltage at the main feede . . .
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ProjectGrandhi, Sri HarshaA phase-locked loop (PLL) is widely used on many integrated circuits to provide an accurate and stable clock. A PLL uses negative feedback around an on-chip oscillator that the feedback loop constantly adjusts to match the phase and frequency of an in . . .
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ProjectYa, ZhuProject focus is on the integration of typical control strategies of converters in the hybrid AC/DC power flow process. Voltage Source Converter (VSC) and Line Commutated Converter (LCC) technologies resemble different characteristics and control stra . . .
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ProjectShakhunov, DavidElectricity is an essential component of a human life. Electricity is generated from various sources. In California, natural gas plants, renewables, nuclear plants, and large hydro make up the in-state generation. Each resource is unique and has their . . .
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ProjectPolanco, EdgarThe project focuses on the relay protection of two power transformers, a 30MVA and a 40MVA respectively. Specifically, the project focuses on the design and the application of the 51, 50, 50G and 87 protection schemes for the two power transformers. T . . .
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ProjectSawant, SanjeetA phase-locked loop (PLL) is a widely-used mixed-signal circuit that is used to create the precise clocks required on almost every integrated circuit. A PLL uses negative feedback to control an on-chip oscillator so that its frequency equals a multipl . . .
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ProjectRamamoorthy, JayaprabhuOne method to build an intelligent traffic control system is based on the estimation of traffic density using real-time video and image processing techniques. The idea is to control the traffic by determining the density on each side of the road and c . . .
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ProjectAlhassan, AbdulazizMicrowave and Radio Frequency (RF) hyperthermia is an FDA approved treatment in cancer treatment, usually used as an adjuvant to boost the effects of traditional radiation or chemotherapy. Many devices, including the Mettler Autotherm 300, have been d . . .
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ProjectDeng, HanghangIn recent years, with the depletion of fossil fuels and the deterioration of the environment, in order to meet the demand for energy, the reform of traditional energy structure is imperative. Therefore, renewable energy such as wind energy and solar e . . .
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ProjectAlsasua, GianniNAND flash memory is a storage medium composed of floating-gate transistors. Floating-gate transistors have some semblance to a MOSFET (electrically) with the exception of its floating gate. Data (1’s and 0’s) can be stored by modulating the amount of . . .
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ProjectKhalsa, Satmandir KaurTo design for high performance circuits, a precision clock with low jitter is needed to meet the high frequency requirements. A phase-locked loop (PLL) is used to achieve the required low jitter. The phase-locked loop architecture can be simplified do . . .
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ProjectRitter, Curtis JacobA current-mode logic (CML) frequency divider and buffer chain were designed and simulated for a phase-locked loop (PLL) in 0.18μm CMOS. In the CML buffer chain, a P-to-N channel converter was designed to convert a signal from a CML buffer using PMOS i . . .
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ProjectMorgan, JeffreyThe design and simulation of a phase frequency detector and a charge pump for a low-jitter, high-frequency phase-locked loop in 0.18μm CMOS are explored. The NAND-based sequential phase frequency detector is shown to accurately compare the phase diffe . . .
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ProjectSaeed, Muhammad FaisalThe project focuses on the application of variable frequency drives for storm water pump stations. Multiple pumps are activated according to the water level in the storage box. The multiple starts of the regular starter based pumps at full speed cause . . .
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ProjectYerranagula, MonicaA phase-locked loop is needed on nearly every integrated circuit to align the phase and frequency of the clock created by the on-chip oscillator to an external reference clock. This project was to design and simulate a programmable frequency divider i . . .
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ProjectRuiz, Gustavo MataThis project’s focus is on the feasibility of designing an embedded coplanar waveguide (CPW) transmission line (TL) in order achieve the following: 1. Improve signal isolation 2. Determine whether embedded CPW is a better design alternative than strip . . .
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ProjectRobinson, Jonathan WilliamThe rise of renewable energy sources being attached to the distribution side of power systems is changing the way old radial protection schemes work. The purpose of this paper is to explore how Distributed Generation (DG) can change the timing operati . . .
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ProjectMudigonda, Swathi LekhaTremor is a neurological symptom which may result from Parkinson’s disease (PD). The time series specific to tremor is analyzed using tools derived from chaotic analysis, such as Lyapunov exponent, correlation dimension, and capacity dimension. This p . . .
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ProjectKhaing, ThidaTremor is an unintentional oscillatory movement of body parts. It is observed in healthy people as well as in people with disorders. While the symptoms are similar, tremor signals have different frequencies and amplitudes. The method we proposed is ba . . .
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ProjectPenmetsa, SruthiA phase-locked loop (PLL) is an important mixed-signal circuit that is used on almost every integrated circuit. A frequency divider is needed in the PLL loop to allow the use of a low frequency reference clock that is typically provided by a highly ac . . .
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ProjectKakade, GauravThe objective of the project is to develop the final stage of User Interface software helpful for hyperthermia system operator to access patient files easily. The user interface is developed in Matlab. Earlier for a system operator to view each patien . . .
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ProjectItani, OmarThe project is conducting a System Impact Study (SIS) on a new 30 MW solar project that will be integrated with the original system. The intent of the SIS is to determine the impacts associated with connection of the subject generation interconnection . . .
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ProjectSumanam, TejaswiniElectrocardiogram (ECG) plays an enormous role in the medical field. An electrocardiograph is a device used in cardiology, which records heart’s electrical signals over time. ECG can be used to determine various heart diseases or damages to the heart . . .
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ProjectBakshi, JanamAs technology advances the physical dimensions on integrated circuits get smaller. This makes the fabrication on the silicon more and more difficult. The semiconductor manufacturing industries have adopted sophisticated methods to fabricate integrated . . .
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ProjectHaque, Radif RildadThe most widely used design for a memory cell in Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM) today is the 6T bit cell, which uses six transistors to store a single bit of binary data. This project was aimed at investigating a new structure proposed for SRAM bi . . .
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ProjectDhamotharan, MoonishaThe binary addition and subtraction of the double precision floating-point number are the integrated parts of the arithmetic logic unit in many processors. This project is to design the addition and subtraction of two double precision floating-point n . . .
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ProjectYu, JingzheThe use of renewable source in meeting the demand of electrical energy is getting attention, and it can be a solution for the deficit of electrical energy. There are lot of renewable energy in electricity generation system like solar power generation, . . .
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ProjectDhama, RajatThe objective of this project is a follow-on from earlier work to design and simulate broadband Microstrip Balun circuit at a center frequency of 5 GHz while meeting the specifications for wideband wireless applications. The design of these even order . . .
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ProjectBale, KaransinghThe sole purpose of this application is to enable user keep track of their current subject related activities. These activities can vary from progression of current task to implementing video call with your instructors or fellow peers in the class. Th . . .
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ProjectLiu, HongliangIn this project, a novel method predicting voltage collapse named Wide-Area Loss Index (WALI) will be tested on IEEE 3-machine 9-bus system and IEEE 10-machine 39-bus system. A region of interest is considered for voltage criteria calculation. The sim . . .
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ProjectLei, MingPhase-locked loop (PLL) is a key technology in grid connected converters. It is also a most basic technique in the grid connected inverter control system. The performance of the phase locking synchronous circuit will directly influence the technical f . . .
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ProjectNyati, GraciousReliability analysis is believed to be one of the key features in power system design and planning. Reliability defines the ability of a system or component to function under stated conditions for a stated period of time. With the promotion of the con . . .
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ProjectPalanisamy, Naveen PrabuInertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is a component of the Inertial Navigation System (INS), a navigation device used to calculate the position, velocity and orientation of a moving object without external references. This project develops a method for rem . . .
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ProjectWernecke, Aaron SnelsonRelaying elements from different manufacturers use different concepts and algorithms to produce the same results. A significant variety of commonly used relaying elements, that are used for protection of power system elements, exist in Electro Mechani . . .
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ProjectAbbas, Hafiza AmmaraTraditionally, encryption key generation for digital systems is done using two techniques: software algorithms and hardware. The problem with both approaches is. that they can be replicated because of their pseudo random nature. Hackers can use softwa . . .
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ProjectCloninger, Anna RoseMetamaterial are materials with electromagnetic properties not found in nature. In metamaterials, the structure of the material determines the electromagnetic properties and not the material of which it is made. Metamaterials, which may also be referr . . .
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ProjectKrishna, Praveen VeerankiThe main goal of this project is to start from first principles and design broadband Microstrip Balun circuits, at a center frequency of 5 GHz, for wireless applications. Typically, design of broadband multi-section couplers is limited to odd order st . . .
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ProjectDagli, PrachiIn recent years, chip design has increased in speed and complexity, which resulted in a significant increase in the power consumption of very-large-scale-integration (VLSI) chips. Therefore, it is required to accurately measure and effectively reduce . . .
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ProjectPervaiz, Muhammad HaiderToday we live in an age where data security in digital communication has become an important requirement. The need for privacy and protection of data has made major companies take appropriate actions like recent addition of end-to-end encryption by Wh . . .
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ProjectSingh, TikanElectrical power market is going through fundamental changes. The baseload units, which are the backbone of reliable power supply, are not recovering enough revenue from sales to cover their operational and capital cost. This project will examine the . . .
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ProjectWu, YuqiThis project in focusing on the research of MPPT control in Photovoltaic (PV) Grid Power Generation. The Photovoltaic (PV) Grid Power is very useful and environment-friendly power. Comparing with gas or coal, which are limited in the earth, photovolta . . .
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ProjectZhou, ShiweiIn order to adapt to a low-carbon economy and social development needs, and to solve the energy and resource requirements in the reverse distribution, ultra-high voltage alternating Current and direct current transmission are developing in our country . . .
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ProjectLi, WeilunCompared with the AC power system, HVDC can transmit electricity over long distances and high power without line inductive reactance and capacitive reactance. Modular Multiple Converter or MMC has been used in VSC-HVDC from 2002. It includes a large n . . .
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ProjectKang, Harpreet SinghThe bulk power system is renovated with the introduction of power electronic devices and renewable energy. Maintaining the stability of the renovated system has been a concern for many years. HVDC transmission system has the advantage of transmitting . . .
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ProjectMakhzani, AmirsamanWhen the behavior of actual equipment, such as protection relays is needed to be observed, studied, and/or controlled in a complex power system, real-time digital simulators can be employed in order to provide a safe, accurate and efficient environmen . . .
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ProjectWang, CongPower system state estimation is not only the foundation of power system dispatch, control and security assessment, but also the core of Energy Management System. The purpose of state estimation is using the measurements and the grid topology informat . . .
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ProjectMiao, PengbinThe probability distributions of start charging time and daily trip mileage are the key to build a precise charging load model for electric private vehicles. An adaptive kernel density estimation with boundary kernel algorithm is proposed to build the . . .
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ProjectLiu, YijiaoPower systems are transitioning into a new era by focusing more on the system characteristics like transient signals. Due to the demand of a more effective way to extract the fault line transient signals, many new methods are introduced into power sys . . .
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ProjectChau, Thao ThanhAutomated fall detection provides important information to doctors in treating their patients. This information is particularly important in children with cerebral palsy as they are more vulnerable to falling. Shriners Hospitals for Children–Northern . . .
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ProjectGong, XunThe goal of this project is to figure out the influence rules of trace H2O on SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) decomposition characteristics components under spark discharge, using a needle-plane model. The latter model was used to simulate metal protrusion . . .
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ProjectMahale, SuvarnaThe broad goal of this project is to improve the efficiency of a broadband microstrip balun circuit at a center frequency of 5 GHz, for possible wireless applications. To obtain this result, the design optimization, simulation, fabrication and testing . . .
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ProjectJekayinfa-Brown, JakiraThe purpose of this project is to investigate arc flash hazards and methods of mitigation. The definition of arc flash will be presented and, the parameters that must be determined during arc flash studies will be discussed. These parameters include i . . .
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ProjectAgbassekou, Kokou DelaPeak loads are very expensive to manage because of the cost of energy at peak. At peak, utilities are in desperate need of electric power and can buy the energy at any cost to serve the loads. Load valleys are equally expensive to manage because most . . .
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ProjectYuzhe, LiGenerally, installing a storage system in a wind farm can improve the reliability performance of power systems. However, the capital and maintenance costs are very high. To obtain the highest benefit of storage systems, it is necessary to optimize the . . .
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ProjectWang, BingjieReducing CO2 emissions is a necessary subject due to the existing ecological problems. Many alternative energy sources can be used instead of fossil fuels. It is widely believed that solar energy can sustainably replace fossil fuel sources without har . . .
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ProjectTang, ShuchuangThis project investigates the application of static VAR compensator (SVC) to improve power system stability. A static VAR compensator is a set of electrical devices that can be used to provide fast acting reactive power on high-voltage electricity tra . . .
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ProjectDurai, MaththaiyaInformation is an organization’s most important asset. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center1, there were 761 reported data security breaches in 2014 impacting over 83 million breached records across industries. In today’s informational worl . . .
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ProjectFernandez, JavierCamera vision systems are widely used in autonomous vehicles for position tracking and feedback. The dynamics of an object in the reference frame can be accurately estimated by tracking unique image features. This process is known as Visual Odometry. . . .
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ProjectRavuri, RKThe industry and technology of high-voltage alternative current (HVAC) transmission lines have evolved over 100 years in the United States and many parts of the world, requiring new engineering and economical solutions. This report presents some of th . . .
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ProjectShanks, AnthonyUsing electrodes to read electrical signals from the human body and display them on an oscilloscope requires an analog front end to properly capture, amplify, and digitize the voltage levels from the electrodes. The first stage of the analog front end . . .
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ProjectIslam, NadiraThis paper discusses the development and analysis of simulation models using SimPowerSystems utilities in MATLAB to validate the Wide-Area Loss Index (WALI) method for voltage instability protection of power systems. WALI is a novel method for protect . . .
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ProjectChanthaseth, Mick KhamphithounThis project presents circuits necessary to create a mobile Continuous Wave Doppler radar for fall detection. A radar as an assistive device for the elderly will solve the main problem with current marketed devices because a radar does not require use . . .
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ProjectShaikh, RubinaThe purpose of this project is to conduct “power flow” and “short-circuit” simulations using three software packages. The first software is “ETAP” [1], which is a commercial-grade package provided to the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Departmen . . .
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ProjectFeng, XiaojunPower systems are transitioning into a new era by replacing fossil sources of energy with renewable resources. Due to factors such as intermittent nature of renewable, application of energy storage systems such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) . . .
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ProjectManisay, NoyThis project investigates the application of high-frequency radio waves (RF) used to generate heat in the muscular tissues. Electrodes and other instruments are used to transmit electric current to the surface structures, thereby increasing blood flow . . .
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ProjectBreen, Laurence AllenIn this project, simulations of simple electromagnetic structures have been performed. Inductive loop sensors and ball grid array structures have been analyzed using 3D and 2D full-wave electromagnetic simulators along with scientific calculation soft . . .
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ProjectDixon, Jeremy BryceIndustrial control systems are being implemented throughout the workplace performing simple functions such as maintaining the temperature of a grill at a fast food restaurant to complex functions such as automating large printing presses. They can be . . .
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ProjectNie, LingIncreased penetration of Distributed Generation (DG) raises the total I2t levels on the power distribution network. Increased level of I2t is directly related to the stress levels impressed on the equipment during short circuit faults. In this project . . .
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ProjectFu, WenjieIncreased penetration levels of Distributed Generation (DG) causes protection related challenges on distribution systems. In this project, the issues of Relay Desensitization on a power distribution system is revisited and reconfirmed using a modified . . .
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ProjectZhang, DongyiApplications of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the power grids will be expanded in the coming years due to factors such as reduction of the costs of such systems. In a modern power network, BESS systems can be optimally controlled for peak-l . . .
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ProjectHadke, TejasAccording to Moore’s law, the number of transistors on integrated circuits (ICs) double approximately every two years. Over the years, this growth in number of transistors has reached to billions of transistors per IC, operating at very high frequenci . . .
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ProjectLiang, TaoApplication of Battery energy storage systems in power grids will expand in the coming years due to reducing costs of such systems. As a result, understanding the behavior and control requirements of such systems is very important. In this project, a . . .
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ProjectUwazie, FrancisThe goal of this project is to review and develop cost effective methods for preventive maintenance in power systems. As power system components age and deteriorate, power system reliability starts to decline and subsequently failure rates of the comp . . .
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ProjectSticksel, JustinUAV's have become more versatile and prevalent in recent years. Due to their relatively low cost, and ability to operate without endangering a human pilot they are becoming more attractive for the civilian market as well as military applications. For . . .
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ProjectKaushal, NehaNowadays, there are multiple ways to treat and cure cancer. Scientists are doing research in this area to eradicate cancer without causing harm to patient’s health. Hyperthermia is a method to cure cancer in which body tissue of the affected area is e . . .
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ProjectPolavarapu, Sai PraneethComparators are one of the most important building blocks used in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. As the input offset voltage is the basic specification of the comparator’s accuracy, methods for its calculation are of great importance to . . .
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ProjectMurphy, Jasen JamesThe desire to be able to control things with merely thinking about it has existed for a long time. This could be as simple as changing the channel on the television to concepts as advanced as driving a car. Increased research in this field has caused . . .
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ProjectMallesha Babu, SayidasThe purpose of this project is to design, simulate, fabricate and test a broadband microstrip balun circuit at a center frequency of 5 GHz. For this to be accomplished a proper design is selected by the combination of various passive microwave circuit . . .
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ProjectMadingou Kissidi, Grace SimelinThe use of distributed resources in the electric power system at the distribution level has opened new possibilities; among others, the overwhelming use of the DC microgrid in rural areas, electric vehicles, and ships. Most challenges associated with . . .
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