Unleash the Way We Power Our World
The Power, Energy and High Voltage Engineering Laboratory is the DEEE facility where students and researchers can learn about and experiment with the latest technologies in power, energy, high voltage applications, smart grid, renewable energy etc. The laboratory is equipped with a variety of hardware and software, including DC/AC motors, generators, inverters/converters, transformers, high voltage testing facilities, impulse generators, power electronic setups, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. There are several laboratories under PEHV lab: Power and Energy, Power Electronics and Industrial Systems, Electrical Machines and Drives, High Voltage and Smart Grid.
This laboratory is also used for a variety of purposes, including, Teaching, Conducting research and, Developing new products and applications in renewable energy, power electronics, machines and drives, transformers and transmission, power systems, and smart grid integration, etc. Further, students are given not only a sound theoretical knowledge but also a solid practical experience in power, energy and high voltage related areas as well. PEHV laboratories are essential part of the education and research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering field and provide students and researchers with the tools and resources they need to learn about and develop new technologies in power and energy.
CONTRIBUTION TO TEACHING
The PEHV laboratory is used for conducting practical classes for students who follow courses related to Power, Energy, Machines and Drives, High Voltage Engineering, and Power Systems. Below, you will find a list of laboratory classes belonging to several courses offered under Power, Energy and High voltage engineering.
Power and Energy Laboratory
| SEMESTER | SUBJECT | EXPERIMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | EE280 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering I (Civil, Chem, Mech) | 1) Electrical Installation, Testing and Inspection |
| 2) Single Phase Transformer | ||
| 3) Power Factor Improvement | ||
| 4) DC Machines - No load Characteristics | ||
| 5) Three phase measurements | ||
| 4 | EE255 - Electric Power | 1) Electrical Installation, Testing and Inspection |
| 2) Single Phase Transformer | ||
| 3) Transformer Design | ||
| EE256 - Power & Energy | 1) Power & Energy Measurements | |
| 2) Power Factor Improvement | ||
| 3) Three phase measurements | ||
| 5 | EE380 - Electrical Power and Machines (Manufacturing) | 1) Transformers |
| 2) Single Phase Induction Motor | ||
| 3) Three Phase Induction Motor | ||
| 4) Synchronous Machines | ||
| 5) DC Machines | ||
| EE358 - Electrical Machines | 1) Three Phase Induction Motor | |
| 2) Single Phase Induction Motor | ||
| 3) DC Motor Constants | ||
| 4) DC Motor Characteristics | ||
| 6 | EE354 - Power Engineering | 1) Synchronous Generator |
| 2) Synchronous Motor | ||
| 3) Induction Generator - after mid exam | ||
| 4) Fault Analysis | ||
| 7 | EE404/572 - Power Systems | 1) Model Transmission Line |
| 2) Experiments on Protection | ||
| 3) Three Phase Transformer | ||
| 8 | EE538 - Electrical Machines and Drive Systems | 1) Dynamic performance of DC Motor drives |
| 2) Stepper Motor Drives | ||
| EE592 - Modern Power Systems | 1) Current control of three-phase inverter |
High Voltage Laboratory
| SEMESTER | SUBJECT | EXPERIMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | EE576 - High Voltage Engineering | 1) High Voltage AC Testing |
| 2) Dielectric Response Measurement in time domain and frequency domain | ||
| 3) High Voltage Impulse Testing |
Research and Innovation
This laboratory provide facilities for research and development of power, energy, smart grid integration and high voltage engineering and other inter-related areas. As mentioned, the lab has a variety of state-of-the-art equipment and resources that allow students and staff to investigate and design new methodologies and techniques. Some of the common research and development topics that are investigated in power laboratories include: Renewable energy generation and conversion, Condition monitoring, Lightning protection, Transformers, Power system analysis and modeling, Smart grid, Machine Drives and Designing, Solar PV systems, Electric vehicles, Smart meters, Multilevel inverters, AI-IOT integration, etc. Some of the recent collaborative projects with the industry and other research institutions and also postgraduate projects can be found here: collaborations of institutions, industry and PG projects.
SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIMENTAL SETUPS
Please go to the following webpages for the specialized labs under the PEHV Lab to see available state-of-the-art equipment, experimental setups and software, etc
High Voltage Engineering Laboratory
The High Voltage Engineering Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the study of high voltage phenomena and the development of high voltage technologies.
Electrical Machines and Drives Laboratory
The Electrical Machines and Drives laboratory provides students with hands-on experience with the fundamental principles of Electrical Machines and Drives. A number of hardware setups and several commercial software are also available in the laboratory.
Power and Energy Laboratory
The Power and Energy Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the research and education of power and energy systems. The laboratory is equipped with a wide range of equipment and software.
Power Electronics and Industrial Systems Laboratory
The PEIS Laboratory is an important resource of the DEEE. It provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about the latest power electronic and industrial control/automation systems and technologies, and to conduct cutting-edge research.
Smart Grid Laboratory
At the Smart Grid laboratory of the DEEE, we are investigating the possible solutions for challenges encountered when combining of electricity systems and ICT. Undergraduate and postgraduate projects are conducted on developing Smart Grid test facility at the Department.
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