Journal featured article

High-Efficiency Partial Power Converter for Integration of Second-Life Battery Energy Storage Systems in DC Microgrids

Authors: Naser Hassanpour; Andrii Chub; Neelesh Yadav; Andrei Blinov; Dmitri Vinnikov
Abstract:
Buildings around the world are being pushed toward zero-emission standards, especially in Europe, where new rules and the growth of solar power and other renewables are changing how we use energy. However, there is a …

Electrified Hydrogen Systems: An Overview

Authors: Sohaib Qazi, Ahmed Abdelhakim,Thiago Batista Soeiro, Qianwen Xu, Sjoerd Bosga, Francisco Canales
Extended Abstract: 
Hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a key enabler in the global shift toward sustainable and carbon-neutral energy systems, particularly for sectors that are difficult to decarbonize. Its role spans both production and …

Grid Forming Inverter with Increased Short-Circuit Contribution to Address Inverter-Based Microgrid Protection Challenges

Authors: Maximiliano Ferrari, Leon M. Tolbert, And Emilio C. Piesciorovsky
Abstract:
One of the primary challenges of microgrid protection is the substantial difference in fault levels between grid-tied and islanded modes. In grid-tied mode, the bulk grid provides significant short-circuit current, while in islanded operation, the short-circuit …

False Data Injection Attack Detection and Mitigation Using Nonlinear Autoregressive Exogenous Input-Based Observers in Distributed Control for DC Microgrid

Authors: Md Abu Taher; Milad Behnamfar; Arif I. Sarwat; Mohd Tariq
Abstract:
DC microgrids are instrumental in modern energy systems, offering transformative benefits that revolutionize energy distribution, improve efficiency, and enhance reliability. Their adaptability and versatility render them suitable for various applications, from providing sustainable energy solutions to remote communities …

Opportunities and Challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Research, Education, Industry Engagement, and Social Impact

Authors: Daswin de Silva; Okyay Kaynak; Mona El-Ayoubi; Nishan Mills; Damminda Alahakoon; Milos Manic
Extended Abstract:
Generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) is transforming the way we live and work. Following several decades of artificial narrow intelligence, Generative AI is signaling a paradigm shift in the intelligence of …

Grid-Forming Inverters: A Comparative Study of Different Control Strategies in Frequency and Time Domains

Authors: Nabil Mohammed; Harith Udawatte; Weihua Zhou; David J. Hill; Behrooz Bahrani
Abstract:
Grid-forming inverters (GFMIs) are recognized as critical enablers for the transition to power systems with high renewable energy penetration. Unlike grid-following inverters, which rely on phase-locked loops (PLLs) for synchronization and require a stable …

Transient Stability Analysis and Enhancement of Grid-Forming and Grid-Following Converters

Authors: Chenhang Xu; Zhixiang Zou; Jiajun Yang; Zheng Wang; Wu Chen; Giampaolo Buticchi
Extended Abstract:
The increasing integration of grid-following (GFL) converters in modern power systems has sparked concerns regarding transient stability, particularly due to the risk of loss of synchronization (LOS). In contrast, grid-forming (GFM) converters …

Interoperability in Software-Defined Process Automation Using the Open Process Automation Standard and IEC 61499: Adapter Connections of IEC 61499 and OPAS Enable Plug-and-Play Integration

Authors: Pranay Jhunjhunwala, S. Stephen Bitar, Kirill Zhukovskii, Udayanto Dwi Atmojo and Valeriy Vyatkin,
Extended Abstract: This paper explores the implementation of interoperability in software-defined process automation using the Open Process Automation Standard (OPAS) and IEC 61499. The OPAS standard resulted from a spectacular collaborative effort …

A Smart Transformer for the Electrical Power System of Green Airports: Smart Power Management

Authors: Giampaolo Buticchi; Thiago Pereira; Jiajun Yang; Giovanni De Carne; Xiang Gao; Youngjong Ko; Zhixiang Zou; Kangan Wang; Marco Liserre
Extended Abstract: Green transportation and renewable energy production have attracted a global attention due to the needs of decreasing the environmental impact and still sustain increased energy …

Synergies of Operation, Information, and Communication Technology for Solving New Societal and Industrial Challenges: Future Directions

Authors: Wenbin Dai; Paulo Leitão; Kim Fung Tsang; Yang Shi; Gerhard Hancke; Lei Shu; Moris Behnam; Jan Haase; Valeriy Vyatkin
Extended Abstract: The world is facing a series of new societal and industrial challenges such as continuously increasing costs in food and energy supply and short …