IPEC '97 22 - 24 May 1997 Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Proceedings of the International Power Engineering Conference Volume II UNIVERS»TATSBIBUOTHEK HANNOVER TECHNISCHE INFORMATIONSBIBLIOTHEK Organised by: " "" • Nanyang Technological University • The IEE Singapore Centre • Singapore Power Ltd. • The Institution of Engineers, Singapore • The National University of Singapore UB/TIB Hannover 115 247 173 89 VOLUME II Energy Management and Load Dispatch Session 8.1 Load Dispatch May 22 (Thursday) LT8 : 2.15 pm - 3.45 pm Chairman Professor K P Wong, The University of Western Australia, Australia Co-Chairman Dr T T Lie, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 8.1.1 Strategy for undervoltage load shedding in a voltage depressed situation S Arnborg, G Andersson, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden 8.1.2 Reprsentation of variable series capacitors in OPF for improved economic dispatch in power systems T T Lie, W H Deng, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 8.1.3 8.1.4 A modification of first order gradient method for solving power dispatch problem A A Sallam, Suez canal University, Egypt M M Ismail, Canal Electric Authority, Egypt Dynamic generation allocation using fuzzy linear programming redispatch technique R H Liang, National Yunlin Institute of Technology, Taiwan 461 467 473 477 8.1.5 Future load curve shaping based on similarity using fuzzy logic approach T Senjyu, S Higa, Y J Tang, K Uezato, University of the Ryukyus, Japan 483 8.1.6 Economic dispatch using evolutionary programming K P Wong, J Yuryevich, The University of Western Australia, Australia 489 Session 8.2 Power Optimization May 23 (Friday) LT8 : 2.15 pm- 3.45 pm Chairman Mr S C Soh, Singapore Power Ltd, Singapore Co-Chairman Mr T M Lee. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 8.2.1 Multi-area optimum power flow solutions and applications C W Yu, A K David, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 495 8.2.2 An active power optimzation method based on separable programming Z Yan, Academic Sinica, China H Y Zhou, B M Zhang, N D Xiang, Tsinghua Univesity, China T S Chung, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 501 xiv 8.2.3 Comparison of different methods for power systems observability analysis H A Shayanfar, N M Tabatabaei, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran 507 8.2.4 On the auditing of individual generator contributions to optimal power flows, losses and costs in large, interconnected power networks 513 E Acha, H Ambriz-Perez, C R Fuerte-Esquivel, C S Chua, The University of Glasgow, UK 8.2.5 Application of artificial neural networks to load flow studies A Sachan, L Pradhan, J Nanda, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India 8.2.6 Determination of outage costs of domestic, commercial and industrial consumers in Hong Kong Y L Mok, T S Chung, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 519 524 Distribution Automation Session 9.1 Distribution Automation May 22 (Thursday) LT6 : 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Chairman Mr M T Chang, Squire Mech., Singapore Co-Chairman Dr H B Gooi, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 9.1.1 Reliability evaluation of distribution systems vs the optimal load transfering using genetic algorithms D-S Choi, Seoil Junior College, Korea C-S Kim, Chosun University, Korea H-S Song, Semyung University, Korea D H Choi, J C Kim, S H Han, Soong-Sil University, Korea 530 9.1.2 Distribution system reconfiguration for loss minimization M H Haque, University of South Australia, Australia M E Khan, Monash University, Australia 536 9.1.3 Parallel solution techniques for solving large sparse algebraic equations H B Gooi, Y Q Wang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 542 9.1.4 Energy savings and peak demand reduction by retrofitting existing domestic dwellings C Tran-Cong, A Ahfock, University of Southern Queensland, Australia 548 System Protection Session 10.1 Transmission Systems Protection May 22 (Thursday) LT7 : 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Chairman Professor R K Aggarwal, University of Bath, UK Co-Chairman Dr W W L Keerthipala, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 10.1.1 Directional discriminator for teed-circuits using different neural networks. Q Y Xuan, R K Aggarwal, A T Johns, University of Bath, UK XV .554 10.1.2 Real-time fault detection and classification in power transmission systems using fuzzy-neuro techniques H S Wang, W W L Keerthipala, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 10.1.3 HAPP: An expert system for HVDC alarm processing S Jadid, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran A Hermmati, Ghods Niroo Consulting Engineers Co., Iran 10.1.4 Application of associative memory neural network in fault diagnosis of power system H L Jiang, Y M Sun, Tianjin University, China 559 565 570 10.1.5 A GPS based scheme for protection of complex transmission system 576 Z Q Bo, J A S B Jayasinge, R J Hewett, R K Aggarwal, A T Johns, University of Bath, UK 10.1.6 Development of an ANN based integrated circuit for power system protection... 581 J Philip, W K Chan, W W L Keerthipala, T W Chan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Session 10.2 Fault Diagnosis and Identification May 23 (Friday) LT7 : 9.00 am - 10.30 pm Chairman Dr D B Watson, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Co-Chairman Mr T W Chan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 10.2.1 Third harmonic ground fault protection schemes for generator stator windings .. 587 M Zielichowski, M Fulczyk, Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland 10.2.2. The electrical breakdown path in air between a rod and a plane electrode D B Watson, University of Canterbury, New Zealand L Ma, PDL Electronics, New Zealand 10.2.3 Fault diagnosis and restoration of a distribution system using artificial neural network A Mohamed, M D A Mazumder, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 593 599 10.2.4 An accurate fault location for transmission line using local and remote signals .. 605 Y P Chen, Q W Gong, F Xu, Wuhan University of Hydraulic & Electric Engg, China 10.2.5 Wavelet application in arcing earth fault detection T W Chan, Y B Xia, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore XVI 610 Session 10.3 Plant and Distribution Protection May 23 (Friday) LT7 : 2.15 pm - 3.45 pm Chairman Mr S C Loy, Singapore Power Ltd, Singapore Co-Chairman Mr T W Chan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 10.3.1 The effect of the reclosing time on torsional torques of turbo-generator shaft W B Su, University of Bath, UK B H Zhang, Xi' an Jiao Tong University, China Z Q Bo, University of Bath, UK Y Yuan, Xi' an Jiao Tong University, China R K Aggarwal, A T Johns, University of Bath, UK 616 10.3.2 A proposal for the optimal settings of directional overcurrent relays K Kawahara, Fukuyama University, Japan H Sasaki, Hiroshima University, Japan H Sugihara, Chogohu Electric Power Co., Japan 620 10.3.3 A new busbar protection of principle based on the detection of fault generated transients Z Q Bo, R K Aggarwal, A T Johns, P J Moore, University of Bath, UK 10.3.4 Negative effects of generator tripping : Phenomena and mechanisms Y Xue, Y Chen, Nanjing Automation Research Institute, China 10.3.5 Impact of interfacing wind farms with a distribution system on voltage control and protection F Jiang, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore S K Salman, The Robert Gordon University, UK 626 631 637 Session 10.4 Intelligent Protection May 23 (Friday) LT7 : 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Chairman Dr T T Nguyen, The University of Western Australia, Australia Co-Chairman Dr D L Waikar, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore 10.4.1 Optimal bias characteristic for digital current differential protection 643 T T Nguyen, W D Humpage, M A Capogreco, The University of Westerm Australia, Australia 10.4.2 A novel approach to protecting series compensated lines using high frequency fault-generated signals J A S B Jayasinghe, R K Aggarwal, A T Johns, Z Q Bo, University of Bath, UK 648 10.4.3 An adaptive relay setting for the improvement of distance protection performance S Jamali, K Bahari, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran 654 xvn 10.4.4 A new directional relaying principle for distribution line protection Z Q Bo, R K Aggarwal, A T Johns, University of Bath, UK 10.4.5 Assessment of effect of fault resistance on a new digital distance relaying algorithm D L Waikar, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore A C Liew, S Elangovan, National University of Singapore, Singapore 660 665 Power Electronics and Drives Session 11.1 Motor Drives Design May 22 (Thursday) LT8 : 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Chairman Dr T S Chung, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Co-Chairman Dr F L Luo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 11.1.1 AC induction motor four quadrant operation F L Luo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 671 11.1.2 AC traction simulation program with regenerative braking S L Ho, L M Yeung, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 677 11.1.3 Turbine characteristic simulation using microcontroller based DC motor drive ... 682 G Chetty, M Cherry, Monash University, Australia 11.1.4 Analysis of torque pulsation due to the pulsating of the DC link voltage in brushless DC motor drives F Huang, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore 687 11.1.5 Effect of motor and inverter parameters on the torque ripple of a brushlessDC motor D Ganguly, Bengal Engg. College (Deemed University), India 692 Session 11.2 Power Converters May 23 (Friday) LT8 : 9.00 am -10.30 am Chairman Professor S J Cheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Co-Chairman Dr A I Maswood, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 11.2.1 Optimized PWM specific harmonic elimination technique for neural point clamped (NPC) inverter AI Maswood, J Liu, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 698 11.2.2 Hysteresis current controlled PWM buck converter for AC/AC voltage control.... 703 K M Rahman, M A Choudhury, Bangladesh University of Engr. and Tech., Bangladesh M A Rahman, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada xvm 11.2.3 A nine-level voltage source inverter with separate solar power sources F Huang, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Z M Gao, Sennheiser Electronic Asia Pte. Ltd, Singapore 11.2.4 Implementation of the microprocessor based voltage sags and interruptions emulator T-R Chen, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan 707 711 11.2.5 The studies of GTO-based AC voltage regulator 716 Y P Chen, Y L Sun, L J Fu, Wuhan University of Hydraulic & Electric Engg., China Z Z Chen, Hengyang Power Supply Bureau, China Session 11.3 Power Electronics May 23 (Friday) LT8 :11.00 am - 12.30 pm Chairman Dr S Cherukupalli, Powertech Labs, Canada Co-Chairman Dr C F Foo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 11.3.1 DC power supply using IC computer aided design and testing A I Maswood, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 11.3.2 Frequency selective feedback technique for sub-frequency suppression of naturally commutated cycloconverter P Syam, P K Nandi, Bengal Engineering College (Deemed University), India 11.3.3 Determination of parasitic impedance of high frequency low profile planar-type transformer winding X H Gong, Pepple+Fuch (MFG) Pte Ltd, Singapore C F Foo, K J Tseng, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 721 726 732 11.3.4 On the control of advanced static Var generator using SPWM inverter 737 X M Zha, Y P Chen, W Zhou, Wuhan University of Hydraulic & Electric Engg, China Session 11.4 Motor Drives Control May 23 (Friday) LT8 : 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Chairman Dr K S Lock, National University of Singapore, Singapore Co-Chairman Dr K J Tseng, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 11.4.1 Robust control of a brushless D.C. servodrive Y L Tan, K S Low, Y Wang, Nanyang Technologcial University, Singapore 11.4.2 A novel control strategy in l-to-3 phase converter using direct flux space vector modulation D T W Liang, University of Bradford, UK L Jiang, Zhejiang University, China xix 742 747 11.4.3 Computerised DC motor field weakening technique and constant power control 752 F L Luo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 11.4.4 A QRC controller for disk drive spindle motors M A Jabbar, J.Li, National University of Singapore, Singapore 758 11.4.5 Optimal energy control for permanent magnet synchronous motor drives K S Low, J H Hu, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 764 Power System Harmonics Session 12.1 Power System Harmonics I May 22 (Thursday) LT3 : 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Chairman Professor W Mielczarski, Monash University, Australia Co-Chairman Mr T M Lee, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 12.1.1 Laboratory tests of double-tuned and parallel filters for the reduction of harmonic distortion in three phase flourescent lamp systems W Mielczarski, J Szczepanik, Monash University, Australia W B Lawrance, Curtin University of Technology, Australia 12.1.2 An investigation on the effects of harmonic contents and phase shift on the performance of RCCB and overcurrent relays T M Lee, T W Chan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 12.1.3 Harmonic distortion caused by compact fluorescent lamps W Mielczarski, P Ratnayake, G Michalik, Monash University, Australia S S Choi, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 12.1.4 The effects of nonlinear loads and associated low order odd harmonics which give rise to unacceptably high neutral currents in switchgear, transformers, neural conductors and standby generators in commercial builidngs E M J Ansett, Donnelley Simpson Cleary & Oehlers (SEA) Pte Ltd, Singapore 12.1.5 Harmonic distortion in a distribution system due to domestic loads S S Choi, B R Duggal, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore P S Seah, Technocon Engineers (Pte), Singapore Y L Seow, Panel Builders Industries (Pte) Ltd, Singapore 768 775 780 786 792 Session 12.2 Power System Harmonics II May 23 (Friday) LT3 :11.00 am - 12.30 pm Chairman Professor A C Liew, National University of Singapore, Singapore Co-Chairman Dr B R Duggal, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 12.2.1 Harmonic modelling of a 540MW LVDC rectifier terminal G W J Anderson, Comalco Power (New Zealand) Limited, New Zealand A R Wood, University of Canterbury, New Zealand XX 798 12.2.2 Generator modelling in the harmonic domain Q N Dinh, J Arrillaga, University of Canterbury, New Zealand 12.2.3 Evaluation of the effect of harmonics due to AC lift drives in high-rise commercial establishments R K Ryali, Y P Du, J Burnett, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 804 809 12.2.4 A critical review of harmonics in high-rise commercial buildings R K Ryali, Y P Du, Burnett, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 815 12.2.5 Quasiperiodic ferroresonant oscillations in power systems S K Chakravarthy, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore 821 AI Applications Session 13.1 AI Applications I May 23 (Friday) LT6 : 9.00 am - 10.30 am Chairman Mr G N Lau, Singapore Power Ltd, Singapore Co-Chairman Dr S Birlasekaran, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 13.1.1 Kalman-fuzzy application to power system H Shaibon, A A Mohd Zin, Malaysia Military Academy, Malaysia S R Shah Baki, MARA Institute of Technology, Malaysia K L Lo, University of Strathclyde, UK 827 13.1.2 A genetic algorithm for solving the unit commitment problem H-C Chang, P-H Chen, National Taiwan Institute of Technology, Taiwan 831 13.1.3 Improved genetic algorithm and it's application in unit commitment H W Zhao, Chongqing Logistic Engineering University, China Z Ren, South China University of Technology, China X F Li, Chongqing Logistic Engineering University, China 837 13.1.4 A distributed database system for a multiple expert system used for power system 842 Q Liu, X L Peng, S J Cheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China 13.1.5 Development of gas-in-oil detector using ANN techniques S Birlasekaran, B C Koh, L J Cao, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 846 Session 13.2 AI Applications II May 23 (Friday) LT6 : 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Chairman Professor C S Chang, National University of Singapore, Singapore Co-Chairman Dr R J Zhou, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore 13.2.1 Fuzzy logic approach to forecasting energy efficient technologies W Mielczarski, G Michalik, M E Khan, Monash University, Australia XXI 850 13.2.2 The Line loss calculation and forecasting of the electrical distribution network based on the neural network genetic algorithm M L Xiong, G X Li, Wuhan University of Hydraulic & Electric Engg, China 13.2.3. Pro-active load shedding system using neural networks M J Er, H C Sng, C J Tan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 856 861 13.2.4 ANN based peak, valley and hourly load forecasting 867 C S Chang, M J Yin, D Srinivasan, S S Tan, National University of Singapore, Singapore 13.2.5 Hourly load forecasting by neural network for EGAT 873 J Manthamkul, T Limpasuwan, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Thailand Power Engineering Education Session 14.1 Power Engineering Education May 23 (Friday) LT3 : 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm Chairman Dr A Z Khan, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Co-Chairman Dr F C Foo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 14.1.1 The SMIB power system transient stability assessment: A PC based graphical integrated package A Z Khan, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 14.1.2 Design of power engineering curriculum in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia I Sallehuddin, S Abdul Jaafar, K Azhar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia 879 885 14.1.3 Education and training by computational and laboratory methods 889 E Agneholm, G le Dous, S Johansson, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden 14.1.4 Industrial training programme in power engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia I Sallehuddin, S Abdul Jaafar, K Azhar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia xxii 895