Publications of Dr Phil Ciufo, March 25, 2015
Journal Papers
[1]
D. Perera, P. Ciufo, L. Meegahapola, and S. Perera, “Attenuation and Propagation of Voltage Unbalance
in Radial Distribution Networks,” International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, Mar. 2015.
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etep.2064.
[2]
H. Teymour, D. Sutanto, K. Muttaqi, and P. Ciufo, “A Novel Modulation Technique and a New Balancing Control Strategy for a Single-phase Five-level ANPC Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Industry
Applications, vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 1215–1227, Mar. 2015. doi: 10.1109/TIA.2014.2350076.
[3]
D. Perera, L. Meegahapola, S. Perera, and P. Ciufo, “Characterisation of Flicker Emission and Propagation
in Distribution Networks with Bi-directional Power Flows,” Renewable Energy, vol. 63, pp. 172–180, Mar.
2014, issn: 0960-1481. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2013.09.007.
[4]
F. Tamp and P. Ciufo, “A Sensitivity Analysis Toolkit for the Simplification of MV Distribution Network
Voltage Management,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 559–568, Mar. 2014. doi:
10.1109/TSG.2014.2300146.
[5]
H. R. Teymour, D. Sutanto, K. M. Muttaqi, and P. Ciufo, “Solar PV and Battery Storage Integration using
a New Configuration of a Three-Level NPC Inverter with Advanced Control Strategy,” IEEE Transactions
on Energy Conversion, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 354–365, Jun. 2014. doi: 10.1109/TEC.2014.2309698.
[6]
H. Shirzeh, F. Naghdy, P. Ciufo, and M. Ros, “Balancing Energy in the Smart Grid Using Distributed
Value Function,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, Nov. 2014, Early access publication. doi: 10.1109/
TSG.2014.2363844.
[7]
L. Meegahapola, A. Agalgaonkar, D. Robinson, S. Perera, and P. Ciufo, “Microgrids of Commercial Buildings: Strategies to Manage Mode Transfer from Grid Connected to Islanded Mode,” IEEE Transactions
on Sustainable Energy, Mar. 2014. doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2014.2305657.
[8]
K. Zhao, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Rectifier Capacitor Filter Stress Analysis when Subject to Regular
Voltage Fluctuations,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 28, no. 3, Jul. 2013, issn: 0885-8993.
doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2012.2228279.
[9]
M. Z. Daud, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “A Study on the Suitability of Cable Models to Simulate Switching
Transients in a 132 kV Underground Cable,” Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 45–54, Jan. 2013. [Online]. Available: http://works.bepress.com/pciufo/31.
[10]
U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, P. Ciufo, and A. Agalgaonkar, “Voltage Unbalance Emission Assessment in
Interconnected Power Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 2383–2393,
Oct. 2013, issn: 0885-8977. doi: 10.1109/TPWRD.2013.2274659.
[11]
U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, and P. Ciufo, “Voltage Unbalance Emission Assessment in Radial Power Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 1653–1661, Jul. 2012. doi: 10.1109/
TPWRD.2012.2196294.
[12]
P. Ciufo, “An Analysis of First-year Student Performance in an Engineering Program,” International
Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 1054–1060, Sep. 2011. [Online]. Available: http:
//www.ijee.ie/latestissues/Vol27-5/14_ijee2491ns.pdf.
[13]
S. Elphick, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “The Electrical Performance of Modern Compact Fluorescent Lamps,”
Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 43–51, Jan. 2010.
[14]
P. Ciufo and D. Platt, “Sensorless Rotor Position and Speed Estimation for a Synchronous Reluctance
Motor,” IEE Proceedings - Part B, vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 253–270, Mar. 2003. doi: 10.1049/ip-epa:20030097.
[15]
P. Ciufo, D. Platt, and B. S. P. Perera, “Magnetic Circuit of a Synchronous Reluctance Motor,” Electric
Machines and Power Systems, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 253–270, Mar. 1999. doi: 10.1080/073135699269280.
[16]
P. Ciufo, C. D. Cook, and F. Naghdy, “The Array Manipulator - A Generic Material Handling Device,”
Assembly Automation, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 25–28, Oct. 1993. doi: 10.1108/eb004405.
Conference Papers
[17]
D. Perera, P. Ciufo, S. Perera, and L. Meegahapola, “Voltage Unbalance Emission Allocation Using Constrained Bus Voltage Method in Radial Distribution Networks,” in 16th IEEE International Conference
on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), May 2014. doi: 10.1109/ICHQP.2014.6842913.
[18]
J. Kennedy, P. Ciufo, and A. Agalgaonkar, “Over-Voltage Mitigation within Distribution Networks with
a High Renewable Distributed Generation Penetration,” in IEEE International Energy Conference, EnergyCon2014, May 2014. doi: 10.1109/ENERGYCON.2014.6850562.
[19]
J. Kennedy, P. Ciufo, and A. P. Agalgaonkar, “Fault Approximation Tool for Grid-Connected InverterInterfaced Distributed Generation,” in Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Sep. 2014. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2014.6966578.
[20]
K. Zhao, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Performance of Adjustable Speed Drives Subject to Regular Voltage
Fluctuations,” in 16th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP),
May 2014. doi: 10.1109/ICHQP.2014.6842863.
[21]
U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, P. Ciufo, and A. Agalgaonkar, “Voltage Unbalance Emission Assessment in
Interconnected Power Systems,” in IEEE 2014 Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Jul. 2014.
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939048.
[22]
U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, P. Ciufo, and A. P. Agalgaonkar, “A Review of Recent Investigations on Voltage
Unbalance Management: Further Contributions to Improvement of IEC/TR 61000-3-13:2008,” in 16th
IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), May 2014. doi: 10.1109/
ICHQP.2014.6842912.
[23]
Y. Nigar, A. P. Agalgaonkar, and P. Ciufo, “Impact of Variable Solar PV Generation on MV Distribution
Systems,” in Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Sep. 2014. doi: http:
//dx.doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2014.6966632.
[24]
B. Perera, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Point of Common Coupling (PCC) Voltage Control of a GridConnected Solar Photovoltaic System,” in IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Annual Meeting (IECON),
Nov. 2013. doi: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700377.
[25]
——, “Power Sharing among Multiple Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems in a Radial Distribution Feeder,”
in Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Sep. 2013. doi: http://dx.doi.
org/10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725345.
[26]
C. McLauchlan, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “A Reflective Closed Loop Approach for Implementing a new
Authentic Assessment Based Teaching Facility for Electric Motor and Drive Systems,” in Australasian
Association for Engineering Education (AAEE2013), Dec. 2013.
[27]
D. Perera, P. Ciufo, L. Meegahapola, and S. Perera, “Power Quality Emission Assessment of Photovoltaic Inverters based on IEC 61000-3-15,” in Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
(AUPEC), Sep. 2013. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725446.
[28]
H. Shirzeh, F. Naghdy, P. Ciufo, and M. Ros, “Adaptive Stochastic Energy Flow Balancing in Smart
Grid,” in IEEE EnergyTech, May 2013. doi: 10.1109/EnergyTech.2013.6645290.
[29]
H. Teymour, D. Sutanto, K. Muttaqi, and P. Ciufo, “A Novel Modulation and Control Strategy for Fivelevel ANPC Converter with Unbalanced DC Input Voltage Applied to a Single-Phase Grid Connected PV
System,” in IEEE Industry Application Society Annual Meeting, Oct. 2013. doi: 10.1109/IAS.2013.
6682502, This paper was awarded third place at the 2013 IAS annual meeting.
[30]
U. Jayatunga, P. Ciufo, S. Perera, and A. P. Agalgaonkar, “Voltage Unbalance Emission Assessment:
Sources of Contribution and their Ranking,” in Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
(AUPEC), Sep. 2013. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725398.
[31]
U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, and P. Ciufo, “Voltage Unbalance Emission Assessment in Radial Power Systems,” in IEEE 2013 Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Jul. 2013. doi: 10.1109/PESMG.2013.
6672490.
[32]
B. Perera, P. Ciufo, S. Perera, and S. Pulikanti, “Simulation Model of a Grid Integrated Single Phase Photovoltaic System in PSCAD EMTDC,” in IEEE International Conference on Power Systems Technology
(POWERCON), Oct. 2012. doi: 10.1109/PowerCon.2012.6401435.
[33]
D. Perera, L. Meegahapola, S. Perera, and P. Ciufo, “Flicker Propagation Analysis in Distribution Networks with Embedded Generation,” in IEEE International Conference on Power Systems Technology
(POWERCON), Oct. 2012. doi: 10.1109/PowerCon.2012.6401379.
[34]
D. Perera, S. Perera, and P. Ciufo, “Comparison of Methodologies for Assessment of Harmonic Current
Emission Limits for Large Installations Connected to LV Networks,” in 15th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), Jun. 2012, pp. 328–335. doi: 10.1109/ICHQP.2012.
6381179.
[35]
J. Kennedy, P. Ciufo, and A. Agalgaonkar, “Intelligent Load Management in Microgrids,” in IEEE 2012
Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Jul. 2012. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2012.6345729.
[36]
K. Zhao, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Induction Motors Subject to Regular Voltage Fluctuations: Stator
and Rotor Current Analysis from a Heating Perspective,” in 15th IEEE International Conference on
Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), Jun. 2012, pp. 642–648. doi: 10.1109/ICHQP.2012.6381214.
[37]
U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, and P. Ciufo, “Impact of Mains Connected Three-Phase Induction Motor Loading
Levels on Network Voltage Unbalance Attenuation,” in IEEE International Conference on Power Systems
Technology (POWERCON), Oct. 2012. doi: 10.1109/PowerCon.2012.6401337.
[38]
——, “Voltage Unbalance Management in Power Systems Based on IEC 61000-3-13:2008: Implications
on the use of ‘kuE ’ factor,” in 15th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power
(ICHQP), Jun. 2012, pp. 936–942. doi: 10.1109/ICHQP.2012.6381180.
[39]
Kun Zhao, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Lifetime Analysis of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Subject to
Voltage Fluctuations,” in 14th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP),
Sep. 2010, pp. 1–5. doi: 10.1109/ICHQP.2010.5625486.
[40]
P. Paranavithana, U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, and P. Ciufo, “A Review of Recent Investigations with Reference to IEC/TR 61000-3-13 on Voltage Unbalance Emission Allocation,” in 14th International Conference
on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), Sep. 2010, pp. 1–8. doi: 10.1109/ICHQP.2010.5625471.
[41]
S. Elphick, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Laboratory Investigation of the Input Current Characteristics of
Modern Domestic Appliances for Varying Supply Voltage Conditions,” in 14th International Conference
on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), Sep. 2010, pp. 1–7. doi: 10.1109/ICHQP.2010.5625397.
[42]
M. Z. Daud, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Statistical Analysis of Overvoltages due to the Energisation of
a 132 kV Underground Cable,” in 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics,
Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON), vol. 1, May 2009, pp. 54–57.
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ECTICON.2009.5136964.
[43]
S. Elphick, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Supply Current Characteristics of Modern Domestic Loads,” in
Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Sep. 2009, pp. 1–6.
[44]
M. Z. Daud, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Investigation on the Suitability of PSCAD/EMTDC Models to Study
Energisation Transients of 132 kV Underground Cables,” in Australasian Universities Power Engineering
Conference (AUPEC), Dec. 2008, pp. 1–6.
[45]
J. Thomas-Kerr, I. Burnett, and P. Ciufo, “Bitstream Binding Language - Mapping XML Multimedia
Containers into Streams,” in IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo (ICME), Jul. 2005,
pp. 626–629. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICME.2005.1521501.
[46]
S. Bu, F. Naghdy, and P. Ciufo, “Physical Layer of Wireless Ad-hoc Control Network,” in International
Manufacturing Leaders Forum on Global Competitive Manufacturing, Feb. 2005.
[47]
P. Ciufo and D. Platt, “Sensorless Rotor Position Estimation in a Synchronous Reluctance Motor,” in
Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), vol. 1, Oct. 1996, pp. 37–42.
[48]
——, “Sensorless Rotor Position Estimation of a Synchronous Reluctance Motor,” in 7th International
Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, vol. 3, Sep. 1996, pp. 198–202.
[49]
V. J. Gosbell, P. Ciufo, and J. Robinson, “Micromouse Drive Control,” in Australian Universities Power
Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Sep. 1995.
[50]
P. Ciufo, D. Platt, and B. S. P. Perera, “Magnetic Circuit Modelling of a Synchronous Reluctance Motor,”
in Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Sep. 1994, pp. 37–42.
[51]
P. Ciufo, D. Platt, and V. J. Gosbell, “Sliding Mode D.C. Servo Motor Control,” in Australian Universities
Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Sep. 1994, pp. 7–12.
[52]
A. M. Shahri, P. Ciufo, and F. Naghdy, “Concurrent Behaviour Analysis in a Matrix Manipulator,” in
Australian Parallel Computing and Transputer Conference, Nov. 1993.
[53]
P. Ciufo, C. D. Cook, F. Naghdy, and P. C. Wong, “The Programmable Array Manipulator,” in International Conference on Assembly Automation, Nov. 1993. [Online]. Available: http://search.informit.
com.au/documentSummary;dn=527312493820225;res=IELENG.
[54]
P. Ciufo, F. Naghdy, C. D. Cook, and P. C. Wong, “The Programmable Array Manipulator Part 2: The
R & D Program,” in IFR/ARA International Conference on Robots for Competitive Industries, Jul. 1993.
[55]
D. Rowe, P. Ciufo, and F. Naghdy, “Transputer Interface to a Massive Medium,” in 5th Australian
Transputer and OCCAM User Group Conference, Nov. 1992.
[56]
P. Ciufo and F. Naghdy, “Parallel Planning and Control of a Matrix Manipulator,” in 5th Australian
Transputer and OCCAM User Group Conference, Nov. 1992. [Online]. Available: http://books.google.
com.au/books?id=y3gBplNzkckC%5C&lpg=PA65%5C&ots=pL2VB8u- gd%5C&dq=info:67C9miQYzHgJ:
scholar.google.com%5C&lr%5C&pg=PA65%5C#v=onepage%5C&q%5C&f=false.
Accepted Journal Papers
[57]
U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, P. Ciufo, and A. P. Agalgaonkar, “Deterministic Methodologies for the Quantification of Voltage Unbalance Propagation in Radial and Interconnected Networks,” IET Generation,
Transmission and Distribution, Accepted for publication, December 2014.
Journal Papers Under Review
[58]
B. K. Perera, A. V. Jayawardena, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Analysis of Control Interactions between
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Equipped with Dynamic Grid-voltage Control,” IEEE Transactions on
Sustainable Energy, Submitted for review, March 2015.
[59]
B. K. Perera, P. Ciufo, and S. Perera, “Advanced Point of Common Coupling Voltage Controllers for
Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems,” Renewable Energy (Elsevier), Submitted for review,
March 2015.
[60]
J. Kennedy, P. Ciufo, and A. Agalgonkar, “A Review of Protection Systems for Distribution Networks
Embedded with Renewable Generation,” Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Submitted for review,
November 2014.
[61]
——, “Microgrid Load Flow Algorithm,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Special issue on Protection and Real-Time Monitoring of Transmission and Distribution Systems with High Penetration of
Distributed Generation and Microgrids), Extended abstract submitted for review, January 2015.
[62]
——, “Protection Analysis Tool for Distribution Networks with a High Embedded Generation Penetration,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Special issue on Protection and Real-Time Monitoring of
Transmission and Distribution Systems with High Penetration of Distributed Generation and Microgrids),
Extended abstract submitted for review, January 2015.
[63]
——, “Voltage Sequence Protection for Microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Submitted
for review, January 2015.
[64]
U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, P. Ciufo, and A. P. Agalgaonkar, “A Refined General Summation Law for VU
Emission Assessment in Radial Networks,” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems,
Submitted for review, July 2014.
Research Theses
[65]
P. P. Ciufo, “Magnetic modelling and control of the synchronous reluctance machine,” PhD thesis, University of Wollongong, 2002. [Online]. Available: http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/1954/.
[66]
——, “Design of a programmable array manipulator,” Master’s thesis, University of Wollongong, 1993.
[Online]. Available: http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2448/.