School of Engineering and Technology (CS): Recent submissions

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Road lighting energy reduction: from HPS to LEDs - A case study of Uganda street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ndaaru, James K.; Musau, Peter M.; Wabuge, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2021)

Modern technology advancements, coupled with aggressive research, has enabled the development and manufacture of superior LED luminaires. The 21st century has seen significant transition from HPS to LEDs in road lighting ...
Energy conservation opportunities in manufacturing industry - a case study of schnedier electric manufacturing plant in Nairobi

Adhiambo, Maureen; Musau, Peter M.; Wabuge, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 202)

One of the main pillars of the modern industry is the uninterrupted supply of energy at an affordable cost. In Kenya, the installed generation capacity is made up of 29.4% hydro, 29.8% geothermal, 26.1% thermal, 11.9% wind, ...
Particle swarm optimized power grid frequency stability control scheme in the presence of wind energy sources

Chepkania, Terry L.; Musau, Peter M.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2020)

Renewable energy sources (RES) have become a subject of interest world-wide, including in Kenya where recently a 310 MW Wind Power plant was commissioned. They are clean energy technologies and relatively cheaper compared ...
Multi area multi objective dynamic economic dispatch with renewable energy and emissions

Musau, Peter M.; Odero, Nicodemus A.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2016)

In this paper, multi area multi objective dynamic economic dispatch (MAMODED) with optimal real power dispatch in dynamic areas is considered. More accurate cubic cost function models thermal and emissions functions. The ...
Optimal load shedding scheme for a model renewable energy micro-grid

Musyoka, Paul M.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, Abraham (IEEE, 2020)

Optimization of demand control in renewable energy micro-grids involves developing load shedding schemes and searching for the most optimum. With climate change campaign in favor of renewable energy micro-grids or integration ...
Analysis of the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of solar PV systems considering their environmental impacts on biodiversity

Kibaara, S.; Murage, D. K.; Musau, Peter M.; Saulo, M. J. (IEEE, 2020)

Large scale solar photo voltaic plants are being developed and implemented at rapid rates and others are being set up to occupy large tracts of land running to millions of acres across the globe. The cascaded environmental ...
Developing an environmental decision making model for optimal solar and wind energy utilization

Ojwang, B. O.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, A. M.; Wekesa, C. W. (IEEE, 2020)

Energy plays a prominent role in human society. As a result of technological and industrial development, the demand for energy is rapidly increasing. Existing power sources that are mainly non-renewables are leaving an ...
The role of HVDC technology in transmission planning with renewable energy integration: A case of wind energy

Rakwach, Kenneth; Musau, Paul M.; Nyete, Abraham M. (IEEE, 2021)

Renewable sources of energy have particular characteristics which make grid integration and long-distance transmission onerous. For one, the existing transmission infrastructure cannot, at its present state, accommodate ...
Non-technical power loss reduction and transients stability: Optimal placement of reclosers

Amolo, Wyclife O.; Musau, Paul M.; Nyete, Abraham (IEEE, 2020)

Rarely do power distribution system, nowadays operates without a novel protection device to manage transients caused by electricity theft. Reliability requirements had been previously the subject, considered by researchers ...
Internalization of Externalities of Utility Scale Solar Energy Using the Ecos Model

Kibaara, S.; Murage, D. K.; Musau, Paul M.; Saulo, M. J. (IEEE, 2019)

Globally attention has always been focused on the pollution and depletion emanating from fossil fuels. The nonconventional energy/renewable energy sources have always been termed as clean and environmentally benign. Utility ...
Coherent swing under-frequency transient stability for renewable sources islanded micro-grid

Musyoka, Paul M.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, Abraham (IEEE, 2020)

Renewable Energy Sources micro-grids experience operational challenges due the unpredictable weather patterns, requiring continuous demand control schemes, which are detrimental to both customers and the micro-grid operator. ...
Voltage stability improvement by inclusion of parallel transmission lines: A case study of western kenya region

Obumba, Richard O.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, Abraham (IEEE, 2022-05)

An integrated power system should provide stable and reliable power supply in any given economy. Western Kenya Region (WKR) has experienced voltage instabilities caused by inadequate transmission line infrastructure. The ...
Strategic energy management of a hybridized wind-solar smart grid

Ojwang, B. O.; Musau, Peter M.; Ogeto, D. M. (IEEE, 2020)

Conventional power systems are transitioning to smart grids for remote control, reduced losses and auto correction of system faults. An energy management system for smart grids based on renewable sources is critical due ...
Improving frequency stability for renewable energy power plants with disturbances

Musau, Peter M.; Ojwang, B. O.; Kiprotich, M. (IEEE, 2019-03)

This study examines the frequency behaviour of renewable energy power plants after a disturbance (frequency stability) by investigating how renewable energy power plants respond to disturbances in the power system and ...
Static security assessment of the Kenyan power system using contingency analysis of newton raphson approach

Chepkemoi, Janeth; Musau, Peter M.; Kivindu, Reuben (IEEE, 2022-08)
Smart grid energy management system for industrial applications

Omondi, Herine; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, Abraham (IEEE, 2020-09)

Energy is one of the top operating expenses in industries. Following the increased adoption of smart grids in recent years, industries can leverage on its capabilities to design effective energy management schemes for ...
Design and testing of a demand response Q-learning algorithm for a smart home energy management system

Angano, Walter; Musau, Peter M.; Wekesa, Cyrus W. (IEEE, 2021)

Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which is achieved either through wired solutions like investment in new or expansion of existing generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ...
Fast frequency control in multi-terminal dc networks

Ojwang, B. O.; Musau, Peter M.; Gathuita, B. (IEEE, 2020)

This paper analyzed the frequency support characteristics of multiterminal direct current (MTDC) networks based on voltage source converter technology using the active power transferred from wind farm turbines and other ...
Review of frequency stability control schemes in the presence of wind energy sources

Chepkania, Terry L.; Musau, Peter M.; Wekesa, Cyrus. W. (IEEE, 2019-09)

Renewable energy sources have become a major area of interest for governments and utilities world-wide. They not only promote use of clean energy but also ensure a friendly and healthy living environment. As a result, large ...
Multi objective multi area hydrothermal environmental economic dispatch using bat algorithm

Olang’o, Seline. A.; Musau, Peter M.; Odero, Nicodemus.A. (IEEE, 2018)

This paper presents a Multi Objective, Multi Area Hydrothermal Environmental Economic Dispatch (MOMAHEED) problem which determines the optimal generating level of all the hydro and thermal generating units to adequately ...

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