Towards A Smart City:

“A SCADA System for Efficient Water Pumping Station”

Students

1- Mahmoud Samy Mohamed Hussein

2- Ahmed Moustafa Hafez

3- Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Ibrahim

4- Moustafa Ramadan Moustafa

5- Bahaa El Dein Mohamed Mahmoud

6- Omar Hamed Hassan

Supervisor

Prof. Hamdy Ashour

Abstract:

The proposed system is a one step ahead towards well understanding and

application implementation of smart cities technology; particularly for water

pumping station, as a rising need in Egypt for more system automated operation

to enhance overall performance efficiency and reduce energy consumption, as a

apart of suggested solutions for recent critical situation of the shortage of

generated power compared to the required for cities development.

The project will cover the following activities:

Understanding recent technologies for smart cities

Study of system automation concept and applications

Utilization of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) within SCADA

system

Energy efficient Variable Speed Derives

Theoretical analysis

Experimental validation

Conclusions and suggestions

"Bidirectional Converter for Renewable Energy Applications"

Students

1- Ahmed Nagy El Sheikh

2- Mohamed Ashraf Moustafa

3- Ahmed Tarek Mohamed Gad

4- Alaa Ali Saad

5- Ahmed Azaam Mohamed

6- Mohamed Atef Abdel Zaher

Supervisor

Prof. Hamdy Ashour

Abstract:

Most activities in the world depend on the electrical power system which has

been gained more attention to the renewable energy recourses, including solar,

wind, biomass and etc. Since such resources are not constant during the day

time, in most cases reliable power could be stored in batteries, or can be

manipulated between DC and AC grids based recent smart and micro grid

technologies. This can be achieved by the application of power electronics with

bidirectional power converters.

The project will cover the following activities:

Review of power electronics converter topologies

Study types and features of renewable energy resources

Understanding recent technologies for smart and micro grid technologies

Identify topologies and merits of bidirectional converters

Simulation analysis

Experimental validation

Conclusions and suggestions

C

V2G

"Efficiency Improvement of Diesel/Gas Standby Generation Units"

Students

1- Abdel Rahman Ramadan

2- Amgad Rabeh

3- Ahmed Ibrahim Abbas

4- Mohab Mohamed Nagib

5- Abdel Rahman Ahmed sadek

6- Omneya Ali

Supervisor

Dr. Ahmed Kadry Abdelsalam

Abstract:

Supplying rural areas and securing electricity in critical site are mandatory tasks

conventionally performed by standby generation units. Conventional fossil fuel

are utilized in such generators mainly, diesel and gas. These generators are

common for their polluted exhaust, rough start, low efficiency and high fuel

consumption. Integrating Hydrogen in internal combustion engines was proved

for efficiency improvement. Yet, several questions arise like How to locally

generate Hydrogen safely? What is the effect on variable loading conditions? The

proposed project aims at designing a full solution for high performance standby

generation unit with photovoltaic based hydrogen generation locally produced.

The enriched hydrogen contributes to decrease emissions, minimize carbon

deposits on the engine cylinders, and consequently improve the overall system

efficiency.

"Photovoltaic Module Integrated Converter"

Students

1- Mohamed Diaa El Dein

2- Hesham Osman Hussein

3- Mohamed Ahmed Khalaf Hareedy

4- Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed El Ashaal

5- Omar Mohamed Shehata

6- Mohamed Abdel Fattah Mohamed

Supervisor

Dr. Ahmed Kadry Abdelsalam Dr. Rania Assem

Abstract:

Renewable energy sources are gaining a booming interest in the last decade due

to the fear from fossil fuel resources depletion and pollution environmental

aspects. Among the various renewables, photovoltaic (PV) energy is of special

interest due to direct conversion to electricity, low maintenance and minimal

running cost. For efficiency and performance aspects, the grid interfacing of PV

panels requires low cost, high performance tailored-designed power electronic

based converters that enable sufficient maximum power tracking and grid

integration functions.

The proposed project aims at fully designing a low-cost, high performance,

commercial-ready PV module integrated converter passing from design to

prototype stages. Two topologies are investigated: i) micro-inverter and ii) string

inverter.

Solar Boat

Students

1. Nada Adel Gobran

2. Mahmoud Fouad Nasar

3. Islam Abd Ellatef

4. Ahmed Morad

5. Tarek Sherif Dewedar

Supervisor(s)

Dr. Ahmed El-Shenawy

Dr. Ahmed Khalifa (Marine Engineering)

Abstract:

This project is going to explore the possibility of making a boat that is powered

solely from the sun. The team will then design and make a working model. It is

generally thought that solar power is limited to sunny locations. However,

contrary to what most people think, solar panels still can get energy if the sky is

overcast but they do not absorb as much energy. Therefore, designing a solar

powered boat for the use in Egypt. Currently, there is huge amount of research

going into solar power and many new technologies are being discovered. Over

the past few years new flexible and light solar panels2 have being invented and

because of those it will be much easier to make a solar powered boat

"Advanced Automation Design for an Industrial system"

Students

1- Ali Ahmed Ibrahim

2- Galal Mahmoud

3- Mahmoud Ali Mahran

Supervisor:

Dr. Mostafa Abdel-Geliel

Abstract:

Modern Industrial plants consist of multi-machines; each one achieves a certain

task such as preparing subsystem, processing subsystem and handling

subsystem in production industries. Moreover, each subsystem handles a large

number of devices such as sensors and actuators. All the subsystems should be

integrated and co-operated in a certain ways in order to perform the required

tasks in a good way with high quality, availability, efficiency and safety in

addition to more economically. Therefore advanced automated system became

mandatory in industrial system

The purpose of the project is to design and implement an automation system for

an industrial prototype. The automated system should cover:

1- The basic control task using PLC and PC based system;

2- Supervision task using SCADA system and;

3- Advanced Control methodology

4- Communication networks in order to monitor system locally and

remotely.

Diesel-Solar Hybrid Boat

Students

1- Nourhan Essam El Dein

2- Mohamed Said Khalil

3- Abdel Rahman Adel

4- Abdel Salaam Mohamed Abdallah

5- Mikheal Samir Ramzy

6- Ahmed Samir Abdel Kader

Supervisor(s)

Associate Prof. Mostafa Saad

Abstract:

The electric/hybrid boat market is heating up with new models as well as

repower options. This projects aims to design the electric power system of a

diesel-solar hybrid boat. This is to supply power to the boat electric loads and

the drive system. Two available drive modes: diesel or electric. A marine diesel

engine and a fully electronically managed electric motor/generator (eM/G),

which provides electrical power when driven by the diesel engine (charging the

batteries and supplying power to on-board consumers. Additionally the eM/G is

coupled to a gearbox, which drives the propeller.

A solar roof array keeps the batteries fully charged and provides additional

energy for the boat’s electric drive system. An inverter/charger system charges

the battery and produces AC power supply throughout the boat at all times.

Grid connection function is available to inject and sell the converted/stored solar

power into the grid when the boat is anchored.

Digital Substation Automation

Students

1- Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Wahab

2- Osman Mohamed Farghaly

3- Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Lateef

4- Moustafa Mohamed El Said

5- Moustafa Magdy Ismail

6- Seif El Dein Hesham

Supervisor(s)

Associate Prof. Mostafa Saad Dr. Mohamed Elgamal

Abstract:

Digital substation automation allows for centralized monitoring control and

logging of power system protection related events. This project aims to design a

protection system for a digital substation feeding an industrial load. As motors

and transformers are the most common industrial loads they will be the core of

our study, the protection philosophies related to them generally will be studied

in full detail.

Mathematical techniques used generally in the implementation of digital relays

will be reviewed. The harmonic restraint percentage differential protection of

transformers (as assumed to be the most important protection scheme for power

transformers) will be specifically implemented using microcontrollers. The over

current protection of the motor will be specifically implemented using

microcontrollers. Both protection relays will be communicating with a central

control (PLC) unit via which both relays can be controlled and monitored.

Home Automation

Students

1- Mohamed Saeed Abdel Aziz

2- Mohamed Khaled Mohamed Gad

3- Amr Essam Ibrahim

4- Abdel Rahman Ibrahim

5- Mohamed Gamal Abdel Hares

Supervisor(s)

Prof. Samah El Safty Dr. Nahla Zakzouk

Abstract:

Today we are living in 21st century where automation is playing important role

in human life. Home automation allows us to control household appliances,

lighting system. It also provides home security and emergency system to be

activated. Home automation not only refers to reduce human efforts but also

energy efficiency and time saving.

In this project

Lighting system will be studied.

Energy management systems will be discussed

Implementation of Arduino for home automation

Hospital Energy Management

Students

1- Hossam Yousseif Ragab

2- Menna Allah Osama

3- Ahmed Mohamed Samy

Supervisor(s)

Prof. Samah ElSafty Prof. Amany El Zonkoly

Abstract:

Healthcare organizations electric bills are considered as a main challenge for the

organization expenses. Due to advancement of building energy management

system it became applicable to make a discount in such expenses.

In this project

Hospital electrical wiring system is designed.

Lighting and HVAC system is implemented.

Control applications for energy conservation are studied.

The possibility of using renewable energy resources is discussed.

Home Automation

Students

1-Mohamed Tarek Mohamed Arafa(11100578)

2-Marwan Wagih Mohamed Hassan (12100733)

3-Mohamed Emad Mohamed Mohamed (11100579)

4- Ahmed Mohamed Abbas Essawy(11102348)

5-Mahmoud Fawzy Mahmoud Elsayed (12100736)

Supervisor(s)

Dr.Walid Ahmed Maher Ghoneim

Abstract:

The purpose of this project is to perform the following tasks in a Home

Automation System:

1- Lighting Control

2- Motion Control

3- Remote Monitoring and Control of Household

4- Generate power from PV Solar Cells

The two major sources of Control Signals will be:

I – Outdoor Source:

- Via the Internet:

- Wired (Ethernet)

- Wireless (WIFI)

Through:

A- Website

B- Android Application

2 – Indoor Source:

- Via Bluetooth

Through: A - Android Application

Desalination Using Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources

NI- Students

1- Abu Bakar Mohamed Lawan

2- Sani Mukhtar

3- Abdul Kerim Nasser

4- Abdul Malik Omar

5- Masud Ibrahim

6- Awal

Supervisor(s)

Dr. Walid Ahmed Maher Ghoneim

Abstract:

The purpose of this project is to perform the following tasks:

1 – Study of Various Desalination Systems

2 – Compare between them in terms of Water production and electric

Energy Consumption

3 – Choosing the most appropriate type to use with Renewable Energy

Sources

4–Simulate the RE sources (wind and PV)

5 – Implement the system

Reduction of Torque pulsation of Permanent magnet

Synchronous Generator using 36 pulse series type rectification

Students

1- Mohamed Hosny El Said

2- Mohamed Omar Abdel Rahman

3- Seif El Islam Mohamed

4- Mohamed Mahmoud El kouny

5- Mohamed Ibrahim Alian

6- Mohamed Gaber Shehab

Supervisor(s)

Prof. Yasser Gaber Dessouky

Abstract:

Non-sinusoidal currents from electrical machines may cause overheating. The

electromechnical torque of the prime mover driving the electrical generators is

affected by the supplied current waveform. Therefore, if the current is not

sinusoidal, there will be torque pulsations on the shaft between the generator

and the prime mover whose value depends on the harmonics distortions of the

current.

In renewable energy conversion such as wind and wave, the shaft speed is not

fixed. Therefore the output voltage and frequency of the AC generator is

changing. Consequently the generated power is converted to DC and then back to

AC to be connected to the grid.

Since the load on the generator is not linear, the produced current contains

harmonics and there will be torque pulsation on the shaft between the generator

and the prime mover.

Some techniques are used to eliminate these harmonics from the generator

current. One of which is the pulse series type rectification, as shown in the figure

below where 24 pulse series type rectification is implemented.

In this project, 36 pulse series type rectification will be designed and

implemented.

In the project, the following steps will be performed:

1. Literature review will be carried out for harmonic reductions

2. The existing 24 pulse series type rectification will be reviewed and

simulated.

3. The 36 pulse series type rectification will be designed, simulated using

matlab software and experimentally implemented.

4. This technique will be tested on the IMPS Generator and its effectiveness

of reducing the harmonics and thus the torques pulsation on the shaft will

be measured.

Electrical Design of a typical oil loading terminal

Students

1. Hossam Eldin Hatem Mohamed

2. Mariam Nabil Ibrahim

3. Moustafa Hosny Hegazy

4. Moustafa Ali Abdel Rady El said

Supervisor(s)

1. Prof. Ahmed Lotfy 2. Dr. Eng. Mohammed El-Gamal

Abstract:

Students should specify all electrical requirements to power a 3 Km2 oil loading

terminal that consists of :-

- Five loading stations each consisting of 6 pumps; (3 950 KW and 3 2.5 MW).

- Stations are distributed along the terminal with distances ranging from 100 to

1000 meters.

- Street lighting lamps.

- Twenty five 80 meters diameter oil storage tanks with 4 mixers on each tank

and a local cathodic protection station using MMO system.

- One of the above mentioned loading stations should be variable speed, so a

harmonic limited power electronics topology should be adopted.

- The terminal is zone classified; proper selection of electrical equipment in

hazardous locations should be considered.

- Budgetary estimation of the overall expense is to be studied.

The design hierarchy should be as the follows:-

- Allocation and sizing of loads (Fixed/Variable speed pumps, tanks, street

lighting, cathodic protection stations etc..) and general layout of the

terminal.

- Distribution of feeding main and auxiliary power

substations/transformers to cover the whole terminal.

- Proper design of medium voltage drives system that will feed the variable

speed pump station.

- Sizing and selection of interconnecting power cables throughout the

whole terminal.

- Overall short circuit calculations and sizing of reactive power

compensation capacitors with proper selection of best installation

locations.

- Selection of proper switchgear (type of circuit breakers, different types of

protection relays for each load, ..etc.).

- Design of feeding power to the terminal (HV/MV) and busbar

arrangement for the main feeding substation.

- Final schematic of the terminal single line diagram.

PROJECT Sub-items

1- General layout of the terminal, sizing of cables, Power factor correction,

Transformers, street lighting, ...etc.

2- Short circuit study for the overall terminal.

3- Switchgear Protection relays.

4- Power electronics topology used for Medium voltage drive.

5- Design of cathodic protection systems, selection of electrical equipment in

hazardous locations and Single line diagram of the terminal.

Photovoltaic MPPT Control

Students

1- Mohamed Adel Ahmed Mohamed

2- Omar Amgad Fathy

3- Abdel Kerim Mohamed

Supervisor(s)

Prof. Ezzeldin Zakzouk Dr. Nahla Zakzouk

Abstract:

Today renewable energy resources are gaining much interest, especially PV

sources. To maximize PV efficiency, MPPT is mandatory. Various PPT techniques

were developed that differ in efficiency, accuracy, convergence speed, and

complexity. Artificial intelligence MPPT techniques show outweighting steady-

state and transient performance when compared to that to classical techniques.

In this project

PV Modeling is studied and built using MATLAB program

An overview on different PV MPPT techniques is carried out.

A classical MPPT technique (Perturb and observe) is investigated versus

an AL technique (Fuzzy logic)

Steady state and transient performance results of both techniques are

analyzed.

Analysis, simulation and implementation of multi phases

induction motor drive

Students

1. Ahmed Ezzat Mounir

2. Mohamed Kamal El Nagar

3. Essam Farid Mohamed

4. Ahmed Mamdouh Saad

5. Mahmoud Mahmoud Ali Gad Allah

6. Mohamed Ibrahim Hassan Kholeif

Supervisor(s)

Professor Ahmed Fouad M. Amer

Abstract:

Analysis, simulation and implementation of a multi-phase induction motor drive

system based on classical and new approaches control methods. All control

approaches used in this project will be digitally implemented.