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Performance Enhancement of Radial Distribution System via Network Reconfiguration: A Case Study of Urban City in Nepal Pandey, Govinda Prashad; Shrestha, Ashish; Mali, Bijen; Singh, Ajay; Jha, Ajay Kumar
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol 1, No 1 (2021): March 2021
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v1i1.3455

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Increasing unplanned energy demand increase has led to network congestion, increases power losses and poor voltage profile. To decrease these effects of an unmanaged power system, distribution network reconfiguration provides an effective solution. This paper deals with improving the power losses and poor voltage profile of the Phulchowk Distribution and Consumer Services (DCS) via the implementation of an optimum reconfiguration approach. A Genetic Algorithm (GA) is developed for the optimization. Further, it tries to answer to what extent can we improve the distribution system without overhauling the entire network. The developed simulation algorithm is firstly put into work on the IEEE 33 bus system to better its voltage profile and the poor power losses. The effectiveness of the developed system is validated as it reduced the voltage drop by 5.66% and the power loss by 25.96%. With the solution validated, the algorithm is further implemented in the case of Pulchowk DCS. After reconfiguring the system in different individual cases, optimum network reconfiguration is selected that improved the voltage profile by 3.85%, and the active and reactive power losses by 44.29% and 45.54% respectively from the base case scenario.
Analysis of Technical Loss Calculation Using Load Curve Approach on 20 kV Distribution Network Maulana, Rizky Rahmat; Salahuddin, S; Ezwarsyah, E; Ismail, Baharuddin; Shrestha, Ashish; Astonkar, Dhiraj Vijayrao
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol 1, No 2 (2021): September 2021
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v1i2.5238

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Energy loss (losses) is the loss of a certain amount of energy generated when it is distributed to consumers so that it affects the profitability of the company concerned. The size of the losses from an electric power system shows the level of efficiency of the system, the lower the percentage of losses that occur the more efficient the system. Energy losses in the distribution network are generally divided into two, namely technical and non-technical losses. The calculation of technical losses in the 20 KV medium distribution network of PT PLN (Persero) Ulp Matang Glumpang Dua is carried out using the load curve approach method and using the help of the Microsoft Exel program, while the technical losses calculated are technical losses on the Medium Voltage Network and Distribution Transformer. From the results of the analysis of the calculation of technical losses in 2020, the total technical loss value at MG-01 Matang City is in the range of 13.8% to 20.8% which consists of the average technical loss in the Medium Voltage Network feeder of 0.02%. and the loss of Distribution Transformer by 17.6%.
Thermal and Physical Properties of Patchouli Essential Oil Industry Residue as Renewable Feedstock for Bioenergy Ginting, Zainuddin; Setiawan, Adi; Mulyawan, Rizka; Armadani, Wika; Hermawan, Yuda; Shrestha, Ashish
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol 2, No 1 (2022): March 2022
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v2i1.6644

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Patchouli plant is one of main agricultural commodities in Indonesia with an area of 64.67 ha. The solid waste produced from the distillation industry is around 98% of total feedstock. The aim of this research is to disclose the characteristics of solid waste biomass from patchouli essential oil industry harvested from Lhokseumawe, Indonesia. The properties of patchouli biomass before and after distillation was analyzed by using a number of techniques including proximate, bomb calorimeter, TGA-DTG, DSC and lignocellulosic analyses. Five kilograms of biomass was collected after patchouli harvesting then sorted into four categories i.e. leaves, branches and trunk. and mixture of all. Another set of biomass residue was collected after distillation process and grouped similar to those collected before distillation. All samples were then dried, ground and sieved to 50 mesh size. The analysis results showed that the highest heating value was observed from the sample of patchouli leaves collected before distillation process with a value of 15.65 MJ/kg where its volatile matter content was 81.26%. Compositional analysis of lignocellulosic suggested that 27% in pre-distilled branches. Mixture of all parts was found to contain 35% cellulose that was the highest. Lignin content with 42% value was found in after distilled trunk.
Voltage Profile Improvement of Distribution System via Integration of Distributed Generation Resources Pokhrel, Biswas Babu; Shrestha, Ashish; Phuyal, Sudip; Jha, Shailendra Kumar
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol 1, No 1 (2021): March 2021
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v1i1.3519

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This study attempts to identify the causes and possible solutions for voltage profile issues in the lower land of Nepal, and is specifically focused on Laukahi feeder, a radial distribution system with an approximate length of 65 km and distributed at 11KV system voltage. Currently, the end-users feeding through this feeder are getting extremely poor voltage along with frequent interruptions in the power supply. In this study, a forward/ backward sweep algorithm is used to analyze the load flow of the distribution system, whereas ant colony optimization (ACO) technique is used to identify the best location for the Distributed Generator (DG) penetrations. After completion of this study, it is found that, the branch loss of the feeder can be reduced up to 87.22%, and voltage profile can be improved from 0.828 pu to 0.982 pu by integrating some form of DGs.
Performance Enhancement of Radial Distribution System via Network Reconfiguration: A Case Study of Urban City in Nepal Pandey, Govinda Prashad; Shrestha, Ashish; Mali, Bijen; Singh, Ajay; Jha, Ajay Kumar
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): March 2021
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v1i1.3455

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Increasing unplanned energy demand increase has led to network congestion, increases power losses and poor voltage profile. To decrease these effects of an unmanaged power system, distribution network reconfiguration provides an effective solution. This paper deals with improving the power losses and poor voltage profile of the Phulchowk Distribution and Consumer Services (DCS) via the implementation of an optimum reconfiguration approach. A Genetic Algorithm (GA) is developed for the optimization. Further, it tries to answer to what extent can we improve the distribution system without overhauling the entire network. The developed simulation algorithm is firstly put into work on the IEEE 33 bus system to better its voltage profile and the poor power losses. The effectiveness of the developed system is validated as it reduced the voltage drop by 5.66% and the power loss by 25.96%. With the solution validated, the algorithm is further implemented in the case of Pulchowk DCS. After reconfiguring the system in different individual cases, optimum network reconfiguration is selected that improved the voltage profile by 3.85%, and the active and reactive power losses by 44.29% and 45.54% respectively from the base case scenario.
Voltage Profile Improvement of Distribution System via Integration of Distributed Generation Resources Pokhrel, Biswas Babu; Shrestha, Ashish; Phuyal, Sudip; Jha, Shailendra Kumar
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): March 2021
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v1i1.3519

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This study attempts to identify the causes and possible solutions for voltage profile issues in the lower land of Nepal, and is specifically focused on Laukahi feeder, a radial distribution system with an approximate length of 65 km and distributed at 11KV system voltage. Currently, the end-users feeding through this feeder are getting extremely poor voltage along with frequent interruptions in the power supply. In this study, a forward/ backward sweep algorithm is used to analyze the load flow of the distribution system, whereas ant colony optimization (ACO) technique is used to identify the best location for the Distributed Generator (DG) penetrations. After completion of this study, it is found that, the branch loss of the feeder can be reduced up to 87.22%, and voltage profile can be improved from 0.828 pu to 0.982 pu by integrating some form of DGs.
Analysis of Technical Loss Calculation Using Load Curve Approach on 20 kV Distribution Network Maulana, Rizky Rahmat; Salahuddin, S; Ezwarsyah, E; Ismail, Baharuddin; Shrestha, Ashish; Astonkar, Dhiraj Vijayrao
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): September 2021
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v1i2.5238

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Energy loss (losses) is the loss of a certain amount of energy generated when it is distributed to consumers so that it affects the profitability of the company concerned. The size of the losses from an electric power system shows the level of efficiency of the system, the lower the percentage of losses that occur the more efficient the system. Energy losses in the distribution network are generally divided into two, namely technical and non-technical losses. The calculation of technical losses in the 20 KV medium distribution network of PT PLN (Persero) Ulp Matang Glumpang Dua is carried out using the load curve approach method and using the help of the Microsoft Exel program, while the technical losses calculated are technical losses on the Medium Voltage Network and Distribution Transformer. From the results of the analysis of the calculation of technical losses in 2020, the total technical loss value at MG-01 Matang City is in the range of 13.8% to 20.8% which consists of the average technical loss in the Medium Voltage Network feeder of 0.02%. and the loss of Distribution Transformer by 17.6%.
Thermal and Physical Properties of Patchouli Essential Oil Industry Residue as Renewable Feedstock for Bioenergy Ginting, Zainuddin; Setiawan, Adi; Mulyawan, Rizka; Armadani, Wika; Hermawan, Yuda; Shrestha, Ashish
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): March 2022
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v2i1.6644

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Patchouli plant is one of main agricultural commodities in Indonesia with an area of 64.67 ha. The solid waste produced from the distillation industry is around 98% of total feedstock. The aim of this research is to disclose the characteristics of solid waste biomass from patchouli essential oil industry harvested from Lhokseumawe, Indonesia. The properties of patchouli biomass before and after distillation was analyzed by using a number of techniques including proximate, bomb calorimeter, TGA-DTG, DSC and lignocellulosic analyses. Five kilograms of biomass was collected after patchouli harvesting then sorted into four categories i.e. leaves, branches and trunk. and mixture of all. Another set of biomass residue was collected after distillation process and grouped similar to those collected before distillation. All samples were then dried, ground and sieved to 50 mesh size. The analysis results showed that the highest heating value was observed from the sample of patchouli leaves collected before distillation process with a value of 15.65 MJ/kg where its volatile matter content was 81.26%. Compositional analysis of lignocellulosic suggested that 27% in pre-distilled branches. Mixture of all parts was found to contain 35% cellulose that was the highest. Lignin content with 42% value was found in after distilled trunk.
Analysis Oil Condition of Transformer PT-8801-A by Using the Method TDCG, Rogers Ratio, Key Gas, and Duval Triangle: A Case Study at PT. Perta Arun Gas Furqaranda, Rastra; Bintoro, Andik; Asri, Asri; Al-Ani, Waleed Khalid Ahmed; Shrestha, Ashish
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): September 2022
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v2i2.8567

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The power transformer would have happened disturbanced that can cause a failure at a transformer. For this condition needed to maintenance power transformer, one of which is by analyzing transformer oil by using the TDCG method. This analysis is carried out to determine the diagnosis of faults in the transformer. This method are the condition of the analysis which is based on the amount of a gas dissolved on oil a transformer. This study used four methods for transformer failure analysis are TDCG method, Rogers-ratio, gas key, and duval triangle. The results obtained by the TDCG method of dissolved   gas are 1332 ppm, the rogers ratio result a symptom of oil heat a transformer at 300oC, the key gas method results in overheating of oil, and the duval triangle method results in a low breakdown voltage analysis.
Use of Bentonite Adsorbent from Ujong Pacu for the Adsorption Free Fatty Acids from Crude Palm Oil Muhammad, Muhammad; Kamar, Iqbal; Chandra, Annisa Ramadhani; Shrestha, Ashish; Pandey, Govinda Prashad
Journal of Renewable Energy, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): September 2023
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jreece.v3i2.12479

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Because free fatty acid content impacts crude palm oil's physical and chemical characteristics, it is a good indicator of the oil's quality. Investigated effective operating parameters include contact time on adsorption and initial free fatty acid concentration. This system was studied using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, and the kinetic data was examined using pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. The findings indicated that increasing FFA concentrations increased the adsorption capacity of free fatty acids using Ujong Pacu bentonite, and it was discovered that CPO weighing 30 g was the ideal weight for FFA adsorption capacity. At equilibrium, the ideal value of adsorption capacity is 502.17 mg/g. While the pseudo-second order model is the model that best describes the adsorption kinetics of the free fatty acid content in Crude, the Freundlich isotherm model best describes the equilibrium data, which indicates the heterogeneous surface of the adsorbent pores and shows that the adsorbate layer formed on the surface of the adsorbent is multilayer. Correlation coefficient (R2) for palm oil (CPO) in the range of 0.946 to 0.9975.
Co-Authors Adi Setiawan Al-Ani, Waleed Khalid Ahmed Andik Bintoro Armadani, Wika Asri asri Astonkar, Dhiraj Vijayrao Chandra, Annisa Ramadhani Ezwarsyah Ezwarsyah Furqaranda, Rastra Hermawan, Yuda Ismail, Baharuddin Jha, Ajay Kumar Kamar, Iqbal Mali, Bijen Maulana, Rizky Rahmat Muhammad Muhammad Mulyawan, Rizka Pandey, Govinda Prashad Phuyal, Sudip Pokhrel, Biswas Babu Salahuddin, S Shailendra Kumar Jha, Shailendra Kumar Singh, Ajay Zainuddin Ginting