Research Proposal.

Name : M H M Safnas Kariapper.

Designation : Lecturer (Probationary)
Department : Department of Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering.

a) Title of the project:

Self-Coordinated intelligent building management system through machine learning techniques
for optimal usage of energy and providing the required comfort and protection.
Integration of fire Intruder by PTZ Infrared cameras and spot on extinguishing th rough Multi
agent control techniques

b) Objectives:

Brief Description
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With the increased concerns on environmental factors and increasing demand for electricity,
renewable energy sources have captured a spectacular place in the line of energy sources. Microgrids
enable to integrate distributed energy sources offering higher reliability. Microgrids be AC, DC or
Hybrid depending on the bus voltage concerned.
The debate AC verses DC is historical and as old as the power systems itself [1]. DC microgrids offer
plenty of advantages when compared to an AC microgrid. Most of the renewable sources like solar
PV can be integrated to a DC microgrid with reduced conversion stages. Energy storage elements
will require a single DC-DC converter when connected to a DC microgrid. Therefore, compared to
an AC microgrid the overall efficiency will be increased when using a DC microgrid. In addition to
this the key advantage of LV DC microgrid is that low risk of dangerous electric shock. Most of the
modern electronic loads, LED lighting, telecommunication equipment, electric vehicles (EV) and
HVAC systems are operated on DC power.
Most of the commercial buildings, data centers, telecommunication and broadcasting stations, space
crafts, ships, rural electrification systems and EV charging centers use DC microgrids. DC microgrid
is an emerging concept, but still standards and regulations are not documented, which is an obstacle
for the development of DC microgrid technologies.
Moreover DC microgrids are used for rural electrification. For example in north India authorities
have used 24 and 48 V DC microgrids for domestic electrification projects, school etc.
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Selecting a suitable rural area in Sri Lanka where access to the utility grid is not economically
feasible.
Identifying the average demand for electricity and loads profile for that particular region.
Identifying suitable distributed resources which are economically feasible.
Identifying the possible capacities for the distributed resources.
 Designing the low voltage DC microgrid integrating all the distributed resources and storages with
proper controls.
Designing a protection system for the DC microgrid.
Investigating the protection of the DC microgrid under different fault conditions.

1.0 Expected date of commencement of the project.

Expected date of commencement is 05th of October 2016.

2.0 Project Duration and Time Frame. (One year and three months).
Starting October January April 2017 July 2017 October
Date 2016 2017 2017
Description
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Collection of Data
Modelling the system in PSCAD
Literature study on DC microgrid protection
Designing a suitable protection
Conclusion and recommendation
Preparation of report.