Program for Wednesday, January 29th: Talk View

PROGRAM FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH: TALK VIEW

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08:00-16:00 Conference Registration

09:00-11:00 Day 1: Plenary / Opening Session

11:20-11:35

African Space Station(s) and the Power Problem

Ayodele Periola, Lawrence Matjila

11:35-11:50

Design and manufacturing of a customised economiser for a maximised boiler efficiency

Kinnean Matle, Antoine Mulaba-Bafubiandi

11:50-12:05

Towards Dynamic Probabilistic Load Models for Active Distribution Network Planning

Zander Raubenheimer, Munyaradzi Justice Chihota, Bernard Bekker

12:05-12:20

Rational Approximation in the Frequency Domain for Modeling Currents Recorded in Power Systems

Rastko Zivanovic

12:20-12:35

DEEP REINFORCEMENT LEARNING WITH QUANTUM ENHANCEMENTS FOR POWER SYSTEM INERTIA ESTIMATION

Kwabena Addo, Katleho Moloi, Musasa Kabeya, Evans Eshiemogie Ojo

12:35-12:50

Low-cost Approach to Design ESD Protection Circuit for a Clap Switch

Anotidaishe Muradya, Chandima Gomes

11:20-11:35

Exploring Voltage Stability Index for Effective Load Shedding in Power Systems During Contingencies: An In-depth

Peter Anuoluwapo Gbadega, Olufunke Abolaji Balogun, Kayode Timothy Akindeji

11:35-11:50

Optimization of Load Frequency Control using Zebra Optimization Algorithm in Renewable Energy Integrated Power

N. Tshinavhe, M. Ratshitanga, N. Tshemese-Mvandaba, M. Mditshwa

11:50-12:05

Systematic Development and Testing of an Overcurrent Protection-based Power Redirection Technique for an Electrical Distribution

Lubabalo Mcunukelwa, Sinawo Nomandela

12:05-12:20

Optimal Placement of Static Var Compensator using Hybrid Optimization Technique

Titus Muchindu, Kingsley.A Ogudo, Pitshou.N Bokoro

12:20-12:35

Effects of DC offset and tail on Relay Performance: Field Experience

Agha Francis Nnachi, Lungisani Maseko, Aloys Oriedi Akumu

12:35-12:50

Forensic Analysis of Lightning Damage to Masonry

Rameen Abdul Samad Lakhani, Revinah Moloto, Chandima Gomes

11:20-11:35

Techno Economic analysis of Solar PV with Storage

Tendai Shumbayaonda, Janvier Kamanzi, Tariq Kahn

11:35-11:50

The Effect of Shading on the Performance of Photovoltaic Panels

Sfiso Mbonani, Tebogo Baloyi, Hugh Hunt

11:50-12:05

Optimal Operation of Heat Pump Water Heaters in an Integrated Solar-Thermal-Grid Energy Systems

A.A. Okubanjo, A.O. David, J.M. Ndambuki, J. Snyman

12:05-12:20

Multi-Disciplinary Paradigm for Enhancing Energy Security in Super grids

Dephney Mathebula, Zviiteyi Chazuka, Ejay Nsugbe, Ayodele Periola

12:20-12:35

The Development of a Machine Learning based Emulator for Real-Time PV System Monitoring

Hendrik Maree, Armand du Plessis, Johannes Strauss

12:35-12:50

Simulation and Analysis of the Integration of Power from Mini Hydroelectric Power Plant into

Ndumiso Gwala, Zanele Lunga, Evans Ojo

11:20-11:35

Design and Modelling of a Machine Learning Based Face Recognition Model for Access Control in an Electrical Plant Control

N. Makhunga, M.S.P. Ngongoma, U. Ikitde, Y. Ngcobo

11:35-11:50

The Effect of Dissolved Gases on the Breakdown Strength of Ester Transformer Oil

Siphelele Nxumalo, Lwazi Maluleka, Salman Minhas

11:50-12:05

The Effect of Control Strategy on Voltage Stability in DC Micro-grids Operating with Constant Power

Leon Zheve, Michael Giatu, Lebogang Masike

12:05-12:20

Single-Phase Grid-Connected Inverter Parameter Sensitivity Analysis using Wide-band Impedance

Marco de Villiers, Fredrick Mukundi Mwaniki

12:20-12:35

Optimal Design of Islanded Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Electric Vehicle Charging in Different Geographical Locations in South

Rebaone Koopalame, Ernest Igbineweka, Sunetra Chowdhury

12:35-12:50

Regulatory Innovation as a Catalyst for Energy Market Transformation

Oluwagbenga Apata

14:15-14:30

Distribution Network Reconfiguration using the Cuckoo Search Algorithm

Bulumko Vena, Kumeshan Reddy

14:30-14:45

Investigating Eskom's declining System Inertia and eliminating Load-shedding in South Africa by 2030

William Gould, Johann Strauss, Graeme Chown

14:45-15:00

Proactive Arc Flash Mitigation in MV and LV Electrical Systems: Evaluating Protection Coordination, Modern Detection Systems, and Busbar Configuration on Arc Flash Incident

Umeshan Pillay, Mohamed Fayaz Khan, Shabnum Behari

15:00-15:15

Corona-free Bundle Conductor for 1000 kV HVDC Test Facility

Gavin Strelec

15:15-15:30

Load-profile based sizing method for distributed energy resources in industrial microgrids

Phillip Jansen, George Van Schoor, Kenny Uren

15:30-15:45

Optimization strategy for determining location, sizing, and planning horizon to accommodate diverse load growth in the distribution

Thabang Aphane, Gulshan Sharma, Vikash Rameshar

14:15-14:30

Enhancing Grid Resilience Through Hybrid Renewable Energy systems. Challenges. Control Strategies, and Future Directions: A

Sampi Denis Lumina, Mkhululi Elvis Mnguni, Nomzamo Tshemese-Mvandaba

14:30-14:45

Forecasting the Internal Temperature of Metal Oxide Surge Arresters Using A Sliding Window Approach and Decision Tree

Samkelo Khayelihle Zungu, Goodness Ayanda Zamile Dlamini, Pitshou Ntambu Bokoro

14:45-15:00

Islanding Protection scheme based on IEC61850 GOOSE application for 11kV network with distributed energy

Abuyile Mpaka, Senthil Krishnamurthy

15:00-15:15

A Deep Learning Approach for the Detection of Surge Events in Metal Oxide Surge Arresters

Bongani Moses Beyane, Goodness Ayanda Zamile Dlamini, Pitshou Ntambu Bokoro

15:15-15:30

Key Elements in Stochastic Hosting Capacity Assessment Frameworks: A Review

Xander Knipe, Chantelle van Staden, Justice Chihota

15:30-15:45

IEC61850 GOOSE message application for a power transformer voltage control

Joniff Wellen, Senthil Krishnamurthy, Mukovhe Ratshitanga

14:15-14:30

Comparative Assessment of MPPT Techniques for Solar PV Systems Under Uniform Insolation and Partial Shading

Peter Anuoluwapo Gbadega, Olufunke Abolaji Balogun, Kayode Timothy Akindeji

14:30-14:45

Energizing Change: Policy Innovations for a Low-Carbon Future

Oluwagbenga Apata

14:45-15:00

The Use of ESD’s within Hybrid Microgrid Technology

Vikash Rameshar, Gulshan Sharma, Pitshou Bokoro

15:00-15:15

Evaluating Sodium Ion Batteries (SiB) and its Applications

Inus Grobler, Hanif Banderker, Reesen Govindsamy

15:15-15:30

A Design Optimisation of Green Hydrogen Production in South Africa Using Concentrated Solar-Thermal

Tsepile Malemane, Karen Garner

15:30-15:45

Mitigating Harmonic Distortion in Tidal Power Systems Through Optimized LCL Filtering

Ladislas Kangaji, Atanda Raji, Efe Orumwense

14:15-14:30

Strategic Placement and Sizing of Electric Minibus Taxi Charging Stations in Stellenbosch

Prayasta Haridass, Chantelle van Staden, Lise Prinsloo

14:30-14:45

Prototyping a High-Speed Levitating Train for Exploration of Possible Energy-Efficient Levitating

Prospero Mark Muheki, Therecia Ngwako Mohlalakoma, Otis Nyandoro

14:45-15:00

Powertrain Sizing for a Retrofit Zero Emission Vehicle using Vehicular Dynamics: An Intercampus Test Scenario

N. Xavier, A.-F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi, P. Naidoo, N. Rampersad

15:00-15:15

Performance evaluation of Machine Learning Models for Anomaly Detection in Energy Usage Data

Timileyin Abiodun, Peter Olukanmi

15:15-15:30

Experimental Comparison of Negative Capacitance Behaviour In Discrete Commonly Available Si Based Diode Connected MOSFETs and

Johan Venter

15:30-15:45

Multi-criteria Design of a Minigrid System: a Case Study of the Tsumkwe Plant in Namibia

Stephen Kaluwa, Bernard Bekker

16:00-16:15

A comparative study on the accuracy of the conventional DGA techniques and Artificial Neural Network classifiers of faults in oil filled power

Gomotsegang Mokgosi, Cuthbert Nyamupangedengu, Ken Nixon

16:15-16:30

Voltage Unbalance Performance Analysis in Distribution Networks

Nhlakanipho Vusimuzi Ndwandwe, Tlotlollo Hlalele, Mbuyu Sumbwanyambe

16:30-16:45

A Review On Data Driven Control Techniques Within Industrial Heating Furnaces

David Donkor, Kingsley Ogudo, Vikash Rameshar

16:45-17:00

Investigating inclusion of linear sensitivity factors in analytical frequency constrained unit commitment

Azeez Olasoji, David Oyedokun, Mohammad Rajabdorri, Juan Sierra-Aguillar

17:00-17:15

The value of Demand Response in South Africa's electric power system

Sipho Mdhluli, Sharon Makopo, Peter Mukoma, Hinesh Madhoo, Tando Figlan

17:15-17:30

Exploring Opportunities in Municipal-Owned Generation: Technology, Ownership, and Operations

Steyn de Wet, Munyaradzi Justice Chihota, Bernard Bekker

16:00-16:15

Distance Protection Application for 33kV Traction Network

Luthando Nkalitshana, Senthil Krishnamurthy, Haltor Mataifa

16:15-16:30

Advances in smart metering for the monitoring of distribution transformers

Terence Robert Ventura, Janvier Kamanzi, Mohamed Tariq Ekeramodien Kahn

16:30-16:45

Electrical Grid Stability Prediction with In-Bag and Out-of-Bag Estimates on Imbalanced Dataset

Taiwo Omomule, Oluwaseyi Babalola, Sunday Oladejo, Innocent Davidson

16:45-17:00

TESTING THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE MODELS OF GRID-FORMING AND GRID-FOLLOWING INVERTERS IN THE PRESENCE OF SIMULATED NETWORK

Cebolenkosi Mokoena, Kamogelo Kgoleng, John Van Coller

17:00-17:15

Improving voltage stability of a power system network using battery energy storage system (BESS)

C.E. Okafor, A.O. Olasoji, K.A. Folly, D. Oyedokun

17:15-17:30

Financial, regulatory and technical perspectives on residential grid defection in South Africa

Liam Snyman, Bernard Bekker, Monique Le Roux, Johannes De Bruyn

16:00-16:15

The Design Optimisation of a Solar PV plant to power an Electrolyser for Green Hydrogen Production

Tsepile Malemane, Karen Garner

16:15-16:30

An Integrated Modelling Framework for Renewable Energy Integration in the Southern African Power Pool

Keith Katyora, Komla Folly

16:30-16:45

Solar PV Grid-Connected System Analysis for Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

H. Kumba, R. Pasipamire, E. Nyati, J. Akpan, O.A. Olanrewaju

16:45-17:00

A Hybrid Approach to Virtual Power Plants: Integrating Renewables, BESS and Forecasting in South African Smart

Omaira Jajbhay, Mohamed Fayaz Khan, Olanrewaju A Lasabi

17:00-17:15

Techno-Economic benefits of a Microgrid in a Seaport and its Impact on Port Expansion – The Port of Cape

Fabian Canterbury, Johann Strauss

17:15-17:30

Grid-forming and Grid-following Flywheel Energy Storage System for Microgrid Frequency Regulation

Willy Stephane Ngaha, David Dorrell, Gomes Chandima

16:00-16:15

Power Factor Analysis of Diode-Rectifier-Connected Permanent Magnet Synchronous Wind Generator

Lucky Dube, Ian H. Mc Donald, Karen S. Garner, Maarten J. Kamper

16:15-16:30

Effect of Magnet Dimensions on the Perfomance of Variable Flux PM Machines

Anesu Nicholas Charamba, Lesedi Masisi, Maged Ibrahim

16:30-16:45

The Application of Regularization to Improve the Performance of Neural Network Multiclassification Model to Classify Transformer Faults via Dissolved Gas

Vuyani Michael Nicholas Dladla, Bonginkosi Allen Thango

16:45-17:00

Reintroducing Synchronous Condensers In South Africa Is A Positive Addition To The Future

Louis van der Westhuizen, Jan De Kock

17:00-17:15

Performance Evaluation of a Combined Star-Pentagon Connected Five-Phase Induction Machine with a Stator Coil

Mbika Muteba

17:15-17:30

Modeling and Design of a Low-Speed Direct Drive Rare-Earth Free Flux Reversal Machines for High Power Wind

Manne Bharathi, Udochukwu Bola Akuru

18:30-22:00 Gala Dinner

11:00-11:20 Coffee Break/Exhibitions

12:50-14:15 Lunch Break

15:45-16:00 Coffee Break/Exhibitions