Browsing by Author "Hemapala, KTMU"

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  • A Review on Multi‐Agent systems in micro grid applications 
    Kulasekera, AL; Gopura, RARC; Hemapala, KTMU; Perera, N [Conference-Abstract]
    The applications of Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) in electrical power systems are becoming popular due to their inherent benefits such as increased autonomy, reactivity, pro activity and social ability. This paper reviews ...
  • Active and passive based hybrid cell balancing approach to series connected lithium-ion battery pack 
    Ekanayake, EMAGNC; Hemapala, KTMU; Jayathunga, U [Conference-Full-text]
    Lithium-ion battery (LiB) technology is extensively used in energy storage systems (ESS), electric vehicles, and portable devices. Optimal cell balancing techniques for a battery management system are essential for the ...
  • An adaptive protection scheme for small scale microgrids based on fault current level 
    Peiris, WLT; Eranga, WH; Hemapala, KTMU; Prasad, WD [Conference-Full-text]
    With the growing of the “Microgrid” concept in the modern world, new protection systems are required. This protection system should be handled the all configurations and all conditions of the microgrids and suitable for ...
  • Capacitor switching transient analysis on a transmission grid substation 
    Hemapala, KTMU; Munasinghe, DLP [Conference-Abstract]
    The quality of electric power system has a great concern and also it has been a constant topic of study. A transient originated from capacitor bank switching are main reason which affects the power quality. The analysis, ...
  • Coordination of pv smart inverters for grid voltage regulation 
    Latani, T; Parameswaran, G; Priyanthan, G; Hemapala, KTMU [Conference-Full-text]
    In the contemporary energy market, the utilization of photovoltaic (PV) is increasing considerably. This change brings new challenges to the power grid because of its variable and intermittent nature. One of the main ...
  • Defining Multi Agent System for a Reliable Micro-Grid 
    Dinushi, HMN; Kariapper, MHMS; Porawagamage, GD; Rathnayaka, PKH; Srimal, UP; Hemapala, KTMU [Conference-Full-text]
    Electrical power supply to serve critical facilities are of high importance in today’s world. Instead of building a large electric power system, an intelligent Micro Grid (MG) can be considered as a promising power ...
  • Defining multiagent system for a reliable Micro-Grid 
    Dinushi, HMN; Kariapper, MHMS; Porawagamage, GD; Rathnayaka, PKH; Srimal, UP; Hemapala, KTMU [Conference-Abstract]
    Electrical power supply to serve critical facilities are of high importance in today’s world. Instead of building a large electric power system, an intelligent Micro Grid (MG) can be considered as a promising power supply ...
  • Defining of normalized load profile curves for domestic customer groups to estimate feeder power loss 
    Jayawardhana, HACH; Hemapala, KTMU; Bandara, AWAL; De Silva, PSN [Conference-Full-text]
    In a country, domestic electricity customer percentage is higher in number wise, but energy usage of one customer is lower compared to other categories. Therefore, installing a load profile recording meter for each ...
  • Demand side management for micro grids through smart meters 
    Hemapala, KTMU; Kulasekera, AL [Conference-Abstract]
    Microgrid is a small scale power system consisting of distributed small power facilities such as solar power, wind power and micro-turbines. The microgrid has been researched and encouraged actively in many countries, ...
  • Demand side management for micro grids through smart meters 
    Wettasinghe, WADSL; Widisinghe, HR; Wijayasekara, PDDS; Wijesekara, SRMDTS; Hemapala, KTMU [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    A microgrid is a small scale power system consisting of distributed small power facilities such as solar power, wind power and micro-turbines. Because of some merits such as an eco-friendly system, good quality power supply ...
  • Demand side management for micro grids throughs Smart meters 
    Widisinghe, HR; Wijayasekara, SRMDTS; Wettasinghe, WADSL; Hemapala, KTMU; Wijayasekara, PDDS [Conference-Full-text]
    A microgrid is a small scale power system consisting of distributed small power facilities such as solar power, wind power and micro-turbines. Because of some merits such as an eco-friendly system, good quality power supply ...
  • Design and development of a landmines removal robot 
    Hemapala, KTMU; Razzoli, RP [Article-Abstract]
    Humanitarian demining is a calamity of war affecting many third world countries. Mines are cheap weapons, built to sustain horrible injuries that target active people with a knock‐on effect upon economic growth. The clearing ...
  • Design and development of a landmines removal robot 
    Hemapala, KTMU; Razzoli, RP [Article-Abstract]
    Humanitarian demining is a calamity of war affecting many third world countries. Mines are cheap weapons, built to sustain horrible injuries that target active people with a knock‐on effect upon economic growth. The clearing ...
  • Design and development of a wind turbine simulator using a separately excited DC motor 
    Kariyawasam, KKMS; Karunarathna, KKNP; Karunarathne, RMA; Kularathne, MPDSC; Hemapala, KTMU [Article-Abstract]
    Over the course of the past decade, power generation based on wind energy has become a significant component in modern power systems, which has caused substantial increase in the wind power based research. As it is ...
  • Design and Implementation of a Laboratory-scale Microgrid 
    Muthugala, VV; Pathirana, NPDS; Nanayakkara, WHKP; Nanayakkara, NPDCD; Hemapala, KTMU [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper deals with the implementation of a single phase laboratory scale micro grid (MG) including a control system based on emulated energy resources and loads which permits the experimentation of various scenarios. ...
  • Develop a micro grid control platform for sustainable energy management in distribution network 
    Attanayaka, AMS; Jeewandara, JMDS; Karunadasa, JP; Hemapala, KTMU [SRC-Report]
    The Senate Research Committee (SRC) promotes research by giving funding for research. In addition to the monthly stipend payment, the allocated payments for publications, hardware purchasing, and transportation is highly ...
  • Develop a series arc fault detector to minimize the risk of domestic electrical fires 
    Somathilaka, SP; Hewapathirana, HE; De Silva, PSN; Sumathipala, WMKS; Hemapala, KTMU; Senarathna, NT; Lucas, NT [Conference-Abstract]
    This study is about the development of a series arc fault detector, which can be used to minimize the risk of domestic electrical fires. Electricity is a common cause of fire in residential buildings. If a parallel electrical ...
  • Develop a series arc fault detector to minimize the risk of domestic electrical fires 
    Somathilaka, SP; Sumathipala, WMKS; Senarathna, NT; Hewapathirana, HE; Hemapala, KTMU; Lucas, JR; de Silva, PSN [Conference-Abstract]
    This study is about the development of a series arc fault detector, which can be used to minimize the risk of domestic electrical fires. Electricity is a common cause of fire in residential buildings. If a parallel electrical ...
  • Development of a 2DOF lower extremity exoskeleton robot 
    Rajapakse, KD; Suluxon, K; Perera, AMCK; Gopura, RARC; Lalitharathne, SWHMTD; Hemapala, KTMU []
    The development of a lower extremity exoskeleton robot has always been an interesting research topic in the field of rehabilitation, in which the human intelligence and machine power is combined together to enhance the ...
  • Development of a model of cyber space for simulate cyber security level and data transmission latency of the modern power system 
    Hemapala, KTMU; Priyadarshana, HVV [SRC-Report]
    The integration of DERs into the transmission and distribution grid introduces new consequence for distributed network operators (DNOs). Although distribution network was considered as a static system without major control ...