Publications: Shahnia, Farhad

Journal Article

Shahnia, F. and Yengejeh, H.H. (2019) Various Interactive and Self-Learning Focused Tutorial Activities in the Power Electronic Course. IEEE Transactions on Education . In Press.

Hayat, M., Shahnia, F. and Shafiullah, GM. (2018) Replacing flat rate Feed-in tariffs for rooftop Photo-voltaic Systems with a dynamic one to consider technical, environmental, social and geographical Factors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics . Early Access.

Arefi, A. and Shahnia, F. (2018) Tertiary controller-based optimal voltage and frequency management technique for Multi-Microgrid systems of large remote towns. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 9 (6). pp. 5962-5974.

Usman, M., Shahnia, F., Shafiullah, GM. and Arefi, A. (2018) Utility and consumer-oriented multi-criteria assessment of residential light bulbs available on the Australian market. Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 15 (1-2). pp. 38-52.

Shekarchi, N. and Shahnia, F. (2018) A comprehensive review of solar-driven desalination technologies for off-grid greenhouses. International Journal of Energy Research, 43 (4). pp. 1357-1386.

Susanto, J., Shahnia, F. and Ludwig, D. (2018) A framework to technically evaluate integration of utility-scale photovoltaic plants to weak power distribution systems. Applied Energy, 231 . pp. 207-221.

Shoeb, M.A., Shahnia, F. and Shafiullah, GM. (2018) A multilayer and Event-triggered voltage and frequency management technique for microgrid’s central controller considering operational and sustainability aspects. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid . Early Access.

Ali, L. and Shahnia, F. (2017) Determination of an economically-suitable and sustainable standalone power system for an off-grid town in Western Australia. Renewable Energy, 106 . pp. 243-254.

Shahnia, F. and Arefi, A. (2017) Eigenanalysis-based small signal stability of the system of coupled sustainable microgrids. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 91 . pp. 42-60.

Hosseinian Yengejeh, H., Shahnia, F. and Islam, S.M. (2017) Impact of distributed rooftop photovoltaic systems on short-circuit faults in the supplying low voltage networks. Electric Power Components and Systems, 45 (20). pp. 2257-2274.

Rajapakse, G., Jayasinghe, S.G., Fleming, A. and Shahnia, F. (2017) Model predictive Control-based power take-off control of an oscillating water column wave energy conversion system. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 73 .

Pashajavid, E., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2017) Provisional internal and external power exchange to support remote sustainable microgrids in the course of power deficiency. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 11 (1). pp. 246-260.

Fornarelli, R., Shahnia, F., Anda, M., Bahri, P.A. and Ho, G. (2017) Selecting an economically suitable and sustainable solution for a renewable energy-powered water desalination system: A rural Australian case study. Desalination, 435 . pp. 128-139.

Setiawan, M.A., Abu-Siada, A. and Shahnia, F. (2017) A new technique for simultaneous load current sharing and voltage regulation in DC microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 14 (4). pp. 1403-1414.

Shahnia, F. and Bourbour, S. (2017) A practical and intelligent technique for coupling multiple neighboring microgrids at the synchronization stage. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 11 . pp. 13-25.

Shahnia, F. and Chandrasena, R.P.S. (2017) A three-phase community microgrid comprised of single-phase energy resources with an uneven scattering amongst phases. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 84 . pp. 267-283.

Shahnia, F., Ami, S.M. and Ghosh, A. (2016) Circulating the reverse flowing surplus power generated by single-phase DERs among the three phases of the distribution lines. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 76 . pp. 90-106.

Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2016) Coupling of neighbouring low voltage residential distribution feeders for voltage profile improvement using power electronics converters. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 10 (2). pp. 535-547.

Hosseinian Yengejeh, H., Shahnia, F. and Islam, S.M. (2016) Disconnection of single-phase rooftop PVs after short-circuit faults in residential feeders. Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 13 (2). pp. 151-165.

Shahnia, F., Moghbel, M. and Yengejeh, H.H. (2016) Motivating power system protection course students by practical and computer-based activities. IEEE Transactions on Education, 59 (2). pp. 81-90.

Shahnia, F. (2016) Stability and eigenanalysis of a sustainable remote area microgrid with a transforming structure. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 8 . pp. 37-50.

Goyal, M., Fan, Y., Ghosh, A. and Shahnia, F. (2016) Techniques for a wind energy system integration with an islanded microgrid. International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, 17 (2). pp. 191-203.

Safitri, N., Shahnia, F. and Masoum, M.A.S. (2015) Coordination of single-phase rooftop pvs in unbalanced three-phase residential feeders for voltage profiles improvement. Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 13 (2). pp. 77-90.

Shahnia, F., Bourbour, S. and Ghosh, A. (2015) Coupling neighboring microgrids for overload management based on dynamic multicriteria decision-making. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 8 (2). pp. 969-983.

Pashajavid, E., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2015) Development of a Self-Healing strategy to enhance the overloading resilience of islanded microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 8 (2). pp. 868-880.

Chandrasena, R.P.S., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2015) Dynamic operation and control of a hybrid nanogrid system for future community houses. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 9 (11). pp. 1168-1178.

Safitri, N., Shahnia, F. and Masoum, M.A.S. (2015) Monte Carlo-based stochastic analysis results for coordination of single-phase rooftop PVs in low voltage residential networks. Intelligent Industrial Systems, 1 (4). pp. 359-371.

Setiawan, M.A., Shahnia, F., Rajakaruna, S. and Ghosh, A. (2015) ZigBee-Based communication system for data transfer within future microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 6 (5). pp. 2343-2355.

Shahnia, F., Chandrasena, R.P.S., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2014) Application of DSTATCOM for surplus power circulation in MV and LV distribution networks with single-phase distributed energy resources. Electric Power Systems Research, 117 . pp. 104-114.

Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A., Rajakaruna, S. and Chandrasena, R.P.S. (2014) Primary control level of parallel distributed energy resources converters in system of multiple interconnected autonomous microgrids within self-healing networks. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 8 (2). pp. 203-222.

Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2014) Voltage unbalance improvement in low voltage residential feeders with rooftop PVs using custom power devices. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 55 . pp. 362-377.

Shahnia, F., Wolfs, P.J. and Ghosh, A. (2014) Voltage unbalance reduction in low voltage feeders by dynamic switching of residential customers among three phases. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 5 (3). pp. 1318-1327.

Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2013) Predicting voltage unbalance impacts of Plug-in electric vehicles penetration in residential Low-voltage distribution networks. Electric Power Components and Systems, 41 (16). pp. 1594-1616.

Shahnia, F., Wishart, M.T., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2012) Smart demand side management of low-voltage distribution networks using multi-objective decision making. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 6 (10). p. 986.

Shahnia, F., Majumder, R., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2011) Voltage imbalance analysis in residential low voltage distribution networks with rooftop PVs. Electric Power Systems Research, 81 (9). pp. 1805-1814.

Shahnia, F., Majumder, R., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2010) Operation and control of a hybrid microgrid containing unbalanced and nonlinear loads. Electric Power Systems Research, 80 (8). pp. 954-965.

Conference Paper

Hayat, M.A., Shahnia, F. and Shafiullah, GM. (2018) Economic Viability of Roof Leasing for Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems from a Leasing Company’s Perspective. In: 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC & 34th EU PVSEC), 10 - 15 June 2018, Waikoloa Village, HI, USA

Al-Hilfi, H.A.H., Shahnia, F. and Abu-Siada, A. (2018) Enhancing the estimation of the overall produced power by several adjacent photovoltaic systems using existing correlational factors. In: IEEE 27th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) 2018, 13-15 June 2018, Cairns, QLD

Kunwar, A., Shahnia, F. and Bansal, R.C. (2018) Impact of the capacity and number of inertial and Non-inertial distributed energy resources within a microgrid on its stability margins. In: IEEE 27th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) 2018, 13-15 June 2018, Cairns, QLD

Jamal, T., Urmee, T., Shafiullah, GM. and Shahnia, F. (2018) Using Experts’ opinions and Multi-Criteria decision analysis to determine the weighing of criteria employed in planning remote area microgrida. In: International Conference and Utility Exhibition on Green Energy for Sustainable Development (ICUE) 2018, 24 - 26 October 2018, Phuket, Thailand

Jamal, T., Urmee, T., Shafiullah, GM. and Shahnia, F. (2018) Using experts' opinions and multi-criteria decision analysis to determine the weighing of criteria employed in planning remote area microgrids. In: ICUE 2018 on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, 24 - 26 October 2018, Thavorn Palm Beach Resort Karon, Phuket, Thailand

Hayat, M.A., Shahnia, F. and Shafiullah, GM. (2018) A novel dynamic Feed-in tariff for residential rooftop PVs. In: 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC & 34th EU PVSEC), 10 - 15 June 2018, Waikoloa Village, HI, USA

Hayat, M., Shahnia, F., Arefi, A., Iu, H. and Fernando, T. (2017) Comparison of the economic benefits and the payback periods of rooftop solar panels in Australia. In: 3rd International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET) 2017, 4 - 6 April 2017, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Susanto, J., Shahnia, F. and Arefi, A. (2017) Effects of network characteristics and topology on the stability of converter-dominated microgrids. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2017, 19 - 22 November 2017, Melbourne, VIC

Shahnia, F. and Yengejeh, H.H. (2017) Enhancing the learning experience in the power electronic unit by different tutorial activities. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2017, 19 - 22 November 2017, Melbourne, VIC

Ali, L., Shahnia, F., Arefi, A., Iu, H. and Fernando, T. (2017) Feasibility analysis of a sustainable system for an Australian remote town. In: 3rd International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET) 2017, 4 - 6 April 2017, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Shahnia, F., Moghbel, M., Arefi, A., Shafiullah, GM., Anda, M. and Vahidnia, A. (2017) Levelized cost of energy and cash flow for a hybrid solar-wind-diesel microgrid on Rottnest island. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2017, 19 - 22 November 2017, Melbourne, VIC

Batool, M., Islam, S.M. and Shahnia, F. (2017) Master control unit based power exchange strategy for interconnected microgrids. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2017, 19 - 22 November 2017, Melbourne, VIC

Batool, M., Islam, S.M. and Shahnia, F. (2017) Power transaction management amongst coupled microgrids in remote areas. In: IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT-Asia) 2017, 4 - 7 December 2017, Auckland, New Zealand

Usman, M., Shahnia, F., Shafiullah, GM., Arefi, A. and Zhang, D. (2017) Technical and non-technical juxtaposition of domestic lighting bulbs of the Australian market. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2017, 19 - 22 November 2017, Melbourne, VIC

Usman, M., Shahnia, F., Shafiullah, GM. and Arefi, A. (2017) Technical comparison of the domestic LEDs and CFLs available on the Australian market. In: 2017 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), 17 - 19 September 2017, Morgantown, WV

Shoeb, Md., Shahnia, F. and Shafiullah, GM. (2017) A multilayer optimization scheme to retain the voltage and frequency in standalone microgrids. In: IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT-Asia) 2017, 4 - 7 December 2017, Auckland, New Zealand

Shahnia, F., Fornarelli, R., Anda, M. and Bahri, P.A. (2017) A renewable energy-driven water treatment system in regional Western Australia. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2017, 19 - 22 November 2017, Melbourne, VIC

Shahnia, F. (2016) Application and control of a DSTATCOM to couple neighboring low voltage feeders. In: IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) 2016, 14 - 17 March 2016, Taipei, Taiwan

Al-Hilfi, H.A.H., Shahnia, F. and Abu-Siada, A. (2016) Comparison of different correlational techniques in estimating the total generated power of neighboring photovoltaic systems. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2016, 25 - 28 September 2016, University of Queensland, Brisbane

Hayat, M.A., Shahnia, F. and Arefi, A. (2016) Comparison of the electricity tariffs and bills across the zones of Australian power distribution companies. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2016, 25 - 28 September 2016, University of Queensland, Brisbane

Shahnia, F. and Arefi, A. (2016) Defining the suitable adjacent microgrids to form a temporary system of coupled microgrid. In: IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON) 2016, 22 - 25 November 2016, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Shahnia, F. (2016) Eigenvalues and their participation factors for the system of coupled adjacent microgrids. In: 2nd IEEE Annual Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC) 2016, 5 - 8 December 2016, Auckland, New Zealand

Shahnia, F. (2016) Impact of low pass filters of the droop control on converter-interfaced DERs of an islanded microgrid. In: IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) 2016, 14 - 17 March 2016, Taipei, Taiwan

Bourbour, S. and Shahnia, F. (2016) Impact of the weightings of different criteria in selecting the suitable microgrids when forming a system of coupled microgrids. In: 2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia (ISGT-Asia), 28 Nov.-1 Dec. 2016, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, VIC

Setiawan, M.A., Abu-Siada, A. and Shahnia, F. (2016) New technique for power sharing in DC microgrids. In: 2nd IEEE Annual Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC) 2016, 5 - 8 December 2016, Auckland, New Zealand

Shahnia, F. (2016) Protection considerations of using a DSTATCOM when coupling neighboring low voltage feeders. In: IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) 2016, 14 - 17 March 2016, Taipei, Taiwan

Ali, L. and Shahnia, F. (2016) Selection of a suitable standalone power supply system for an off-grid town in Western Australia. In: IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC), 7 - 10 June 2016, Florence, Italy

Shahnia, F. (2016) Semi-decentralized charging and discharging control of floating batteries in microgrids. In: 2nd IEEE Annual Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC) 2016, 5 - 8 December 2016, Auckland, New Zealand

Susanto, J., Shahnia, F. and Arefi, A. (2016) Small signal model load flow initialisation for converter-dominated microgrids. In: IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology (POWERCON) 2016, 28 September - 1 October 2016, Wollongong, NSW

Shahnia, F. (2016) Stability of a sustainable remote area microgrid. In: IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON) 2016, 22 - 25 November 2016, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Batool, M., Islam, S.M. and Shahnia, F. (2016) Stochastic modeling of the output power of photovoltaic generators in various weather conditions. In: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2016, 25 - 28 September 2016, University of Queensland, Brisbane

Setiawan, M.A., Abu-Siada, A. and Shahnia, F. (2016) Voltage regulation in DC microgrids with various circuit configurations. In: 2nd IEEE Annual Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC) 2016, 5 - 8 December 2016, Auckland, New Zealand

Fornarelli, R., Bahri, P.A., Anda, M., Ho, G., Shahnia, F. and Arefi, A. (2016) The energy-water nexus: Renewable energy and water desalination. In: 15th World Renewable Energy Congress, 19 - 23 September 2016, Jakarta, Indonesia

Bourbour, S. and Shahnia, F. (2016) A suitable mechanism for the interconnection phase of temporary coupling of adjacent microgrids. In: 2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia (ISGT-Asia), 28 Nov.-1 Dec. 2016, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, VIC

Yengejeh, H.H., Shahnia, F. and Islam, S.M. (2015) Disconnection time and sequence of rooftop PVs under short-circuit faults in low voltage networks. In: North American Power Symposium (NAPS) 2015, 4 - 6 October 2015, Charlotte, NC

Ashourpouri, A., Ghosh, A. and Shahnia, F. (2015) Droop-based demand dispatch schedule in smart grid. In: 25th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015, 27 - 30 September 2015, Wollongong, NSW

Hosseinimehr, T., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2015) Dynamic power sharing control among converter-interfaced DERs in an autonomous microgrid. In: 2015 IEEE Eindhoven PowerTech, 29 June - 2 July 2015, Eindhoven, Holland

Pashajavid, E., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2015) Interconnection of two neighboring autonomous microgrids based on small signal analysis. In: 9th International Conference on Power Electronics and ECCE Asia (ICPE-ECCE Asia) 2015, 1-5 June 2015, Seoul, Korea

Pashajavid, E., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2015) Overloading conditions management in remote networks by coupling neighboring microgrids. In: 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) 2015, 1-4 September 2015, Stoke on Trent, UK

Hosseinimehr, T., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2015) Power sharing control of batteries within autonomous microgrids based on their state of charg. In: 25th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2015, 27 - 30 September 2015, Wollongong, NSW

Bourbour, S., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2015) Selection of a suitable microgrid to couple with an overloaded neighboring microgrid based on decision making. In: North American Power Symposium (NAPS) 2015, 4 - 6 October 2015, Charlotte, NC

Pashajavid, E., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2015) A decentralized strategy to remedy the power deficiency in remote area microgrids. In: 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) 2015, 1-4 September 2015, Stoke on Trent, UK

Barbieri, F., Chandrasena, R.P.S., Shahnia, F., Rajakaruna, S. and Ghosh, A. (2014) Application notes and recommendations on using TMS320F28335 digital Signal Processor to control voltage source converters. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Shahnia, F., Chandrasena, R.P.S., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2014) Application of DSTATCOM for surplus power circulation in MV and LV distribution networks with single-phase distributed energy resources. In: 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting | Conference & Exposition, 27 - 31 July 2014, National Harbor, MD

Yengejeh, H.H., Shahnia, F. and Islam, S.M. (2014) Contributions of single-phase rooftop PVs on short circuits faults in residential feeders. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Safitri, N., Shahnia, F. and Masoum, M.A.S. (2014) Coordination of single-phase rooftop PVs to regulate voltage profiles of unbalanced residential feeders. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Setiawan, M.A., Shahnia, F., Chandrasena, R.P.S. and Ghosh, A. (2014) Data communication network and its delay effect on the dynamic operation of distributed generation units in a microgrid. In: IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) 2014, 7-10 December 2014, Hong Kong

Setiawan, M.A., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2014) Developing the ZigBee based data payload coding for data communication in microgrids. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Chandrasena, R.P.S., Barbieri, F., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2014) Developing the guidelines for fabrication of laboratory prototype voltage source converters. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Hosseinimehr, T., Shahnia, F. and Chandrasena, R.P.S. (2014) Different power sharing techniques for converter-interfaced DERs in an autonomous microgrid. In: IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) 2014, 7-10 December 2014, Hong Kong

Safitri, N., Shahnia, F. and Masoum, M.A.S. (2014) Different techniques for simultaneously increasing the penetration level of rooftop PVs in residential LV networks and improving voltage profile. In: IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) 2014, 7-10 December 2014, Hong Kong

Goyal, M., Ghosh, A. and Shahnia, F. (2014) Distributed battery storage units for overload prevention in an islanded microgrid. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Shahnia, F., Moghbel, M. and Yengejeh, H.H. (2014) Improving the learning experience of power system protection students using computer-based simulations and practical experiments. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Fan, Y., Goyal, M., Ghosh, A. and Shahnia, F. (2014) Integration of wind energy conversion system with microgrid and utility. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Susanto, J., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2014) Interconnected microgrids via back-to-back converters for dynamic frequency support. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Chandrasena, R.P.S., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2014) Operation and control of a hybrid AC-DC nanogrid for future community houses. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Goyal, M., Ghosh, A. and Shahnia, F. (2014) Overload prevention in an autonomous microgrid using battery storage units. In: 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting | Conference & Exposition, 27 - 31 July 2014, National Harbor, MD

Setiawan, M.A., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2014) Proposing a new algorithm for defining the shortest distance among ZigBee-based communication devices in microgrids. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Chandrasena, R.P.S., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A. and Rajakaruna, S. (2014) Secondary control in microgrids for dynamic power sharing and voltage/frequency adjustment. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Pashajavid, E. and Shahnia, F. (2014) Sensitivity of electric vehicles demand profile to the batteries departure state-of-charge. In: 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2014, 28 Sept. - 1 Oct. 2014, Perth, W.A

Shahnia, F., Chandrasena, R.P.S., Rajakaruna, S. and Ghosh, A. (2013) Autonomous operation of multiple interconnected microgrids with self-healing capability. In: 2013 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 21 - 25 July 2013, Vancouver, BC Canada

Chandrasena, R.P.S., Shahnia, F., Rajakaruna, S. and Ghosh, A. (2013) Control, operation and power sharing among parallel converter-interfaced DERs in a microgrid in the presence of unbalanced and harmonic loads. In: 23rd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2013, September 29 - October 3 2013, Hobart, Tasmania

Moghbel, M., Masoum, M.A.S. and Shahnia, F. (2013) Coordinated charging of PEVs in unbalanced residential network based on worst node voltage profile. In: 2013 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 21 - 25 July 2013, Vancouver, BC Canada

Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2013) Decentralized voltage support in a Low Voltage feeder by droop based voltage controlled PVs. In: 23rd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2013, September 29 - October 3 2013, Hobart, Tasmania

Jabalameli, N., Masoum, M.A.S., Shahnia, F. and Mehr, T.H. (2013) Impact of battery rating on performance of rooftop PV supporting household loads, regulating PCC voltage and providing constant output power to grid. In: 23rd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2013, September 29 - October 3 2013, Hobart, Tasmania

Chandrasena, R.P.S., Shahnia, F., Rajakaruna, S. and Ghosh, A. (2013) Operation and control of three phase microgrids consisting of single-phase DERs. In: 8th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) 2013, 17 - 20 December 2013, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Jabalameli, N., Deilami, S., Masoum, M.A.S. and Shahnia, F. (2013) Rooftop PV with battery storage for constant output power production considering load characteristics. In: 8th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO) 2013, 28 - 30 November 2013, Bursa, Turkey

Shahnia, F., Wishart, M.T. and Ghosh, A. (2013) Voltage regulation, power balancing and battery storage discharge control by smart demand side management and multi-objective decision making. In: 23rd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2013, September 29 - October 3 2013, Hobart, Tasmania

Shahnia, F., Wolfs, P. and Ghosh, A. (2013) Voltage unbalance reduction in low voltage feeders by dynamic switching of residential customers among three phases. In: 2013 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 21 - 25 July 2013, Vancouver, BC Canada

Moghbel, M., Masoum, M.A.S., Shahnia, F. and Moses, P. (2012) Distribution transformer loading in unbalanced three-phase residential networks with random charging of plug-in electric vehicles. In: 22nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2012, 26 - 29 Sept. 2012, Bali, Indonesia

Mazumder, S., Ghosh, A., Shahnia, F., Zare, F. and Ledwich, G. (2012) Excess power circulation in distribution networks containing distributed energy resources. In: IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting 2012, 22 - 26 July 2012, San Diego, CA

Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2012) An approach for current balancing in distribution networks with rooftop PVs. In: 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 22 - 26 July 2012, San Diego, CA

Wishart, M.T., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A. and Ledwich, G. (2011) Multi objective decision making method for demand side management of LV residential distribution networks with plug-in electric vehicles. In: 2011 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 24 - 29 July 2011, San Diego, CA

Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2011) Voltage correction in low voltage distribution networks with rooftop PVs using custom power devices. In: 37th Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON) 2011, 7 - 10 November 2011, Melbourne, VIC

Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2011) Voltage unbalance sensitivity analysis of plug-in electric vehicles in distribution networks. In: 21st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2011, 25 - 28 September 2011, Brisbane, QLD

Shahnia, F., Majumder, R., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2010) Sensitivity analysis of voltage imbalance in distribution networks with rooftop PVs. In: IEEE PES General Meeting, 25 - 29 July 2010, Minneapolis, MN

Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G. and Zare, F. (2010) Voltage Unbalance reduction in low voltage distribution networks with rooftop PVs. In: 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2010, 5 - 8 December 2010, Christchurch, New Zealand

Majumder, R., Shahnia, F., Ghosh, A., Ledwich, G., Wishart, M. and Zare, F. (2009) Operation and control of a microgrid containing inertial and non-inertial micro sources. In: IEEE Region 10 Conference TENCON 2009, 23 - 26 January 2009, Singapore

Shahnia, F., Hatami, H. and Tabatabaei, N.M. (2008) Application of fuzzy decision making on optimal selection of distribution substation sites and electrification system type. In: 4th International Conference on Technical and Physical Problems of Power Engineering (TPE) 2008, 4 - 6 September 2008, Pitesti, Romania

Yengejeh, H.H., Galvani, S., Abyane, H.A., Shahnia, F. and Hatami, H. (2008) Induction motorbehaviour at sudden interruptions and voltage sag. In: 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE) 2008, 6 - 10 July 2008, Okinawa Convention Center, Japan

Hosseinian, H., Askarian Abyaneh, H., Shahnia, F., Hatami, H. and Razavi, F. (2008) Investigationon power quality problems of electrical substations feeding CNG stations in Iran. In: 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE) 2008, 6 - 10 July 2008, Okinawa Convention Center, Japan

Shahnia, F., Pashaei, A., Milani, K.R. and Tabrizi, M.R.O. (2007) Analysis of voltage drop in distribution systems. In: 2nd International Conference on Modelling, Simulation and Applied Optimization (ICMSAO) 2007, 24 - 27 March 2007, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Shahnia, F., Galvani, S., Yengejeh, H.H. and Hosseini, S.H. (2007) Analysis of voltage profile and its improvement in harmonic included distribution. In: 9th International Conference on Electrical Power Quality and Utilisation - (EPQU '07), 9 - 11 Oct 2007, World Trade Center Barcelona, Spain

Shahnia, F., Navasi, M.A., Valizadeh, M., Milani, K.R. and Ahrabian, G. (2007) Application of renewable energies as distributed generation in electrical system. In: 9th Baku International Congress: Energy, Ecology, Economy, 7 - 10 June 2007, BAKU, AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC

Shahnia, F., Tizghadam, S. and Valizadeh, M. (2007) Energy optimization of street lighting systems and technical-economical studies. In: 9th Baku International Congress: Energy, Ecology, Economy, 7 - 10 June 2007, BAKU, AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC

Shahnia, F., Hatami, H., Dabaghnia, M. and Tabrizi, M.R.O. (2007) Fuzzy decision making application in optimal selection oftenconf electrification system type for low and medium voltage costumers. In: 2nd International Conference on Modelling, Simulation and Applied Optimization (ICMSAO) 2007, 24 - 27 March 2007, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Hatami, H., Shahnia, F., Pashaei, A. and Hosseini, S.H. (2007) Investigation on D-STATCOM and DVR operation for voltage control in distribution networks with a new control strategy. In: IEEE Lausanne Power Tech 2007, 1 - 5 July 2007, Lausanne, Geneva, Switzerland

Shahnia, F. and Kashtiban, A.M. (2007) Static security assessment of Iran’s north-west power system tie-lines using multi-rate statistical methods and self-organizing map neural network. In: 2nd International Conference on Modelling, Simulation and Applied Optimization (ICMSAO) 2007, 24 - 27 March 2007, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Shahnia, F., Ahrabian, G. and Lafzi, A. (2006) Different characteristics of semiconducting glazed insulators at artificially polluted conditions. In: 3rd International Conference on “Technical and Physical Problems in Power Engineering” (TPE-2006), 29 - 31 May 2006, Gazi University, Ankara, TURKEY

Ahrabian, G., Shahnia, F. and Haque, M. (2006) Hybrid filter applications for power quality improvement of power distribution networks utilizing renewable energies. In: IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics 2006, 9 - 13 July 2006, Montreal, Quebec

Shahnia, F., Kashtiban, A.M., Milani, K.R. and Haque, M.T. (2006) Insulation effects and characteristics of XLPE covered overhead conductors in low and medium voltage power distribution systems in Iran. In: Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation, 11 - 14 June 2006, Toronto, Canada

Gharehpetian, G.B. and Shahnia, F. (2006) Lightning and switching transient overvoltages in power distribution systems feeding DC electrified railways. In: 3rd International Conference on "Technical and Physical Problems in Power Engineering" (TPE-2006), 29 - 31 May 2006, Gazi University, Ankara, TURKEY

Gharehpetian, G.B. and Shahnia, F. (2006) Short circuit fault transient studies of power distribution systems including dispersed generation. In: 3rd International Conference on "Technical and Physical Problems in Power Engineering" (TPE-2006), 29 - 31 May 2006, Gazi University, Ankara, TURKEY

Shahnia, F., Sarhangzadeh, M. and Hosseini, S.H. (2006) An efficient static VAR compensator for simultaneous elimination of voltage flickers and current imbalances of arc furnaces. In: 3rd Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI) International Conference (ECTI-CON 2006), 10 - 13 May 2006, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

Hosseini, S.H., Sarhangzadeh, M. and Shahnia, F. (2006) A novel control scheme of the statcom for power quality improvement in electrified railways. In: 37th IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, PESC '06, 18 - 22 June 2006, Jeju, Korea

Sharifian, M.B.B., Shahnia, F., Shasvand, A. and Hasanzadeh, I. (2006) A novel method for energizing transformers for reducing inrush currents. In: 3rd International Conference on "Technical and Physical Problems in Power Engineering" (TPE-2006), 29 - 31 May 2006, Gazi University, Ankara, TURKEY

Shahnia, F., Ahrabian, G. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Analysis of grounding system for the power distribution systems of electrified railways with safety considerations. In: 6th International Scientific Conference on Electrical Power Engineering (EPE) 2005, May/June 2005, Parouba, Czech Republic

Shahnia, F. and Ahrabian, G. (2005) Different characteristics of artificially polluted high voltage composite insulators. In: XIVth International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, 25 - 29 August 2005, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Hosseini, S.H., Sharifian, M.B.B. and Shahnia, F. (2005) Dynamic performance of double fed induction generator for wind turbines. In: International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS) 2005, 29 September 2005, Nanjing, China

Shahnia, F. and Sharifian, M.B.B. (2005) Harmonic analysis and modelling of transformerless electric railway traction drives. In: 13th International Conference on Electrical Drives and Power Electronics (EDPE) 2005, 26 - 28 September 2005, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Shahnia, F., Sarhangzadeh, M., Sharifian, M.B.B. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Induction motor characteristics and applications for DC electrified railway systems. In: 4th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO) 2005, 7 - 11 December 2005, Bursa, Turkey

Hosseini, S.H. and Shahnia, F. (2005) Load flow calculation and short circuit fault transients in AC electrified railways. In: International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems (ICCAS) 2005, 2 - 5 June 2005, KINTEX, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

Hosseini, S.H., Shahnia, F. and Tizghadam, S. (2005) Load flow calculation and short circuit faults transients in dispersed generation systems. In: International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems (ICCAS) 2005, 2 - 5 June 2005, KINTEX, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

Shahnia, F., Sarhangzadeh, M. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Load flow, short circuit fault transients and reliability of Tabriz urban railway. In: Ship Propulsion and Railway Traction Systems Conference (SPRTS) 2005, 4 - 6 October 2005, Bologna, Italy

Shahnia, F. and Sharifian, M.B.B. (2005) PSACD/EMTDC based simulation of double fed induction generators for wind turbine applications. In: 13th International Conference on Electrical Drives and Power Electronics (EDPE) 2005, 26 - 28 September 2005, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Shahnia, F., Sarhangzadeh, M. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) PSACD/EMTDC based simulation of fault transients in AC electrified railways distribution system. In: Ship Propulsion and Railway Traction Systems Conference (SPRTS) 2005, 4 - 6 October 2005, Bologna, Italy

Shahnia, F., Ahrabian, G. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Parameters for the selection of overhead contact system of electrified railways studying their transients overvoltages characteristics. In: 6th International Scientific Conference on Electrical Power Engineering (EPE) 2005, May/June 2005, Parouba, Czech Republic

Shahnia, F., Tizghadam, S. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Power distribution system analysis of urban electrified railways. In: 4th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO) 2005, 7 - 11 December 2005, Bursa, Turkey

Shahnia, F., Sarhangzadeh, M. and Haque, M.T. (2005) Power quality concerns of unit commitment of main transformers for DC electrified urban railway systems. In: International Conference on Power Electronics and Intelligent Control for Energy Conservation (PELINCEC) 2005, 16 - 19 October 2005, Warsaw, Poland

Hosseini, S.H., Shahnia, F., Sarhangzadeh, M. and Babaei, E. (2005) Power quality improvement of DC electrified railway distribution systems using hybrid filters. In: International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS) 2005, 29 September 2005, Nanjing, China

Shahnia, F., Sarhangzadeh, M. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Power quality improvement of DC traction systems using STATCOM for locomotives with AC motors. In: Ship Propulsion and Railway Traction Systems Conference (SPRTS) 2005, 4 - 6 October 2005, Bologna, Italy

Shahnia, F. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Power quality improvement of PV power generation systems using hybrid filter. In: 4th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO) 2005, 7 - 11 December 2005, Bursa, Turkey

Shahnia, F. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Power quality improvement of dispersed generation systems using hybrid filter. In: 2nd ECTI International Conference (ECTI-CON) 2005, 12 - 13 May 2005, Pattaya, Thailand

Shahnia, F. and Sharifian, M.B.B. (2005) Power ratings and losses estimation of a switched reluctance motor for electrified railway applications. In: 4th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECO) 2005, 7 - 11 December 2005, Bursa, Turkey

Shahnia, F., Ahrabian, G. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) Protection scheme for power distribution systems of electrified railways. In: 6th International Scientific Conference on Electrical Power Engineering (EPE) 2005, May/June 2005, Parouba, Czech Republic

Shahnia, F. and Esmaeilzadeh, R. (2005) Voltage unbalance problems and solutions for electrified railway systems. In: 7th International Conference Modern Electric Traction in Integrated XXI Century Europe (MET) 2005, Sept/Oct 2005, Warsaw, Poland

Shahnia, F., Shahmohammadi, S. and Hosseini, S.H. (2005) A novel hybrid filter structure and control method for power quality improvement in power systems. In: 3rd International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD-3), 21 - 23 November 2005, Kuwait City, Kuwait

Book Chapter

Shahnia, F. (2017) Hybrid nanogrid systems for future small communities. In: Azzopardi, B., (ed.) Sustainable Development in Energy Systems. Springer, pp. 19-38.

Shahnia, F. (2017) Interconnected microgrid systems for remote areas. In: Azzopardi, B., (ed.) Sustainable Development in Energy Systems. Springer, pp. 39-63.

Ghosh, A. and Shahnia, F. (2014) Applications of power electronic devices in distribution systems. In: Martinez-Velasco, J.A., (ed.) Transient Analysis of Power Systems. IEEE Press, pp. 248-279.

Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (2014) High penetration of rooftop photovoltaic cells in low voltage distribution networks: Voltage imbalance and improvement. In: Hossain, J. and Mahmud, A., (eds.) Renewable Energy Integration. Springer Singapore, pp. 69-95.

Shahnia, F., Chandrasena, R.P.S., Rajakaruna, S. and Ghosh, A. (2014) Interconnected autonomous microgrids in smart grids with self-healing capability. In: Hossain, J. and Mahmud, A., (eds.) Renewable Energy Integration. Springer Singapore, pp. 347-381.

Shahnia, F., Wishart, M.T. and Ghosh, A. (2014) On-line demand management of low voltage residential distribution networks in smart grids. In: Khan, Z.H., Shawkat Ali, A.B.M. and Riaz, Z., (eds.) Computational Intelligence for Decision Support in Cyber-Physical Systems. Springer Singapore, pp. 293-328.

Shahnia, F., Wolfs, P. and Ghosh, A. (2014) Smart inter-phase switching of residential loads in low voltage distribution feeders. In: Khan, Z.H., Shawkat Ali, A.B.M. and Riaz, Z., (eds.) Computational Intelligence for Decision Support in Cyber-Physical Systems. Springer Singapore, pp. 329-354.

Book

Shahnia, F., Arefi, A. and Ledwich, G. (Eds) (2018) Electric Distribution Network Planning. Springer Singapore.

Rajakaruna, S., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (EDS) (2015) Plug in electric vehicles in smart grids: Charging strategies. Springer Singapore.

Rajakaruna, S., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (EDS) (2015) Plug in electric vehicles in smart grids: Energy management. Springer Singapore.

Rajakaruna, S., Shahnia, F. and Ghosh, A. (EDS) (2015) Plug-in electric vehicles in smart grids: Integration techniques. Springer Singapore.

Shahnia, F., Rajakaruna, S. and Ghosh, A. (EDS) (2015) Static Compensators (STATCOMs) in Power Systems. Springer Singapore.