Publications

Performance Evaluation of a Low-Voltage SVC Utilizing IoT Streamed Data for Distribution Systems

Published in Electric Power Systems Research, 2025

This paper presents the design, implementation, and performance evaluation of a novel 50 kvar Static Var Compensator (SVC) integrated with an Internet of Things (IoT) controller for a low-voltage power distribution system in Moscow. This integration … Read more

Recommended citation: Krasnoperov, Roman N.; Panfilov, Dmitry I.; Astachev, Michael G.; Elkholy, Ahmed M. (2025). "Performance Evaluation of a Low-Voltage SVC Utilizing IoT Streamed Data for Distribution Systems." Electric Power Systems Research. 239:111187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.111187

Enhancing Power System Resilience: An Analysis of Novel Arc Suppression Device Technology in Mitigating Single Line to Ground Faults

Published in 2024 6th International Youth Conference on Radio Electronics, Electrical and Power Engineering (REEPE), 2024

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Panfilov, Dmitry I.; Astachev, Michael G. (2024). "Enhancing Power System Resilience: An Analysis of Novel Arc Suppression Device Technology in Mitigating Single Line to Ground Faults." 2024 6th International Youth Conference on Radio Electronics, Electrical and Power Engineering (REEPE). 1--7. https://doi.org/10.1109/REEPE60449.2024.10479781

Comprehensive Study of the Impact of Unbalanced Loading on Power Losses andVoltage Quality in Distribution Systems

Published in 2024 IEEE 25th International Conference of Young Professionals in Electron Devices and Materials (EDM), 2024

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Panfilov, Dmitry I.; Astashev, Mikhail G.; Chasov, Andrew V. (2024). "Comprehensive Study of the Impact of Unbalanced Loading on Power Losses andVoltage Quality in Distribution Systems." 2024 IEEE 25th International Conference of Young Professionals in Electron Devices and Materials (EDM). 1340--1346. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDM61683.2024.10615221

Assessment of Various Technologies Influence to Reduce the Impact of Single-Phase Earth Faults in Distribution Systems with an Isolated Neutral

Published in 2024 6th International Youth Conference on Radio Electronics, Electrical and Power Engineering (REEPE), 2024

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Panfilov, Dmitry I.; Astachev, Michael G. (2024). "Assessment of Various Technologies Influence to Reduce the Impact of Single-Phase Earth Faults in Distribution Systems with an Isolated Neutral." 2024 6th International Youth Conference on Radio Electronics, Electrical and Power Engineering (REEPE). 1--8. https://doi.org/10.1109/REEPE60449.2024.10479818

Analysis of the Influence of Symmetrical Devices on the Operating Modes of Distribution Networks

Published in Russian Electrical Engineering, 2024

This journal article presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholi, A. M.; Panfilov, D. I.; Astashev, M. G.; Chasov, A. V.; Panfilov, I. D.; Ostrirov, V. N. (2024). "Analysis of the Influence of Symmetrical Devices on the Operating Modes of Distribution Networks." Russian Electrical Engineering. 95(6):425--440. https://doi.org/10.3103/S1068371224700470

The Influence of Transmission-Line Parameters and Its Load on Losses and Power Quality at the Load-Connection Point

Published in Russian Electrical Engineering, 2023

This journal article presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Ahmed M. Elkholy; Panfilov, D. I.; Astashev, M. G. (2023). "The Influence of Transmission-Line Parameters and Its Load on Losses and Power Quality at the Load-Connection Point." Russian Electrical Engineering. 94(6):403--411. https://doi.org/10.3103/S1068371223060044

Identifying the Rating of the Unified Power Controller According to Unbalanced Distribution System Requirements

Published in 2023 IEEE 24th International Conference of Young Professionals in Electron Devices and Materials (EDM), 2023

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Panfilov, Dmitry I.; ELGebaly, Ahmed E. (2023). "Identifying the Rating of the Unified Power Controller According to Unbalanced Distribution System Requirements." 2023 IEEE 24th International Conference of Young Professionals in Electron Devices and Materials (EDM). 960--965. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDM58354.2023.10225130

Evaluation of the Influence of AC Voltage Regulators, SVC and Unified Power Controllers on Power Losses and Quality in Unsymmetrical Distribution Systems

Published in 2023 IEEE 24th International Conference of Young Professionals in Electron Devices and Materials (EDM), 2023

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Panfilov, Dmitry I.; Elkholy, Ahmed M.; ELGebaly, Ahmed E. (2023). "Evaluation of the Influence of AC Voltage Regulators, SVC and Unified Power Controllers on Power Losses and Quality in Unsymmetrical Distribution Systems." 2023 IEEE 24th International Conference of Young Professionals in Electron Devices and Materials (EDM). 950--956. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDM58354.2023.10225221

Evaluation of Zero and Negative Sequence Currents Influence of Asymmetric Load on the Power Losses and Quality in Distribution Networks

Published in 2023 IEEE 24th International Conference of Young Professionals in Electron Devices and Materials (EDM), 2023

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Panfilov, Dmitry I.; El Gebaly, Ahmed E. (2023). "Evaluation of Zero and Negative Sequence Currents Influence of Asymmetric Load on the Power Losses and Quality in Distribution Networks." 2023 IEEE 24th International Conference of Young Professionals in Electron Devices and Materials (EDM). 1110--1115. https://doi.org/10.1109/EDM58354.2023.10225208

Design and Implementation of an Arc Suppression Device for Single Line to Ground Faults in Power Systems

Published in 2023 24th International Middle East Power System Conference (MEPCON), 2023

This paper proposes an arc suppression device to address hazardous arcs caused by shunt faults in power systems. The device injects voltage into the neutral line path, reducing arc currents during fault conditions and preventing system isolation. Exi… Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Panfilov, Dmitry I.; Astashev, Mikhail G. (2023). "Design and Implementation of an Arc Suppression Device for Single Line to Ground Faults in Power Systems." 2023 24th International Middle East Power System Conference (MEPCON). 1--7. https://doi.org/10.1109/MEPCON58725.2023.10462330

Grid Synchronization Enhancement of Distributed Generators Using an Adaptive Phase-Locked Loop Tuning System

Published in Electronics, 2022

This paper proposes an effective algorithm; this algorithm is updating the phase-locked loop (PLL) gains according to the value of the short circuit ratio that will decrease the weak grid effect in the PLL controllers to reduce problems related to re… Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Taha, Ibrahim B. M.; Kamel, Salah; El-Nemr, Mohamed K. (2022). "Grid Synchronization Enhancement of Distributed Generators Using an Adaptive Phase-Locked Loop Tuning System." Electronics. 11(5):702. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11050702

Performance Enhancement of Wave Energy Converters Integrated with DC Grids Using Energy Storage Systems

Published in 2021 22nd International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON), 2021

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Hussien, Mohamed G.; Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Mansour, Diaa-Eldin A.; Akl, Mahmoud M.; Numair, Mohamed; Soliman, Ismail A. (2021). "Performance Enhancement of Wave Energy Converters Integrated with DC Grids Using Energy Storage Systems." 2021 22nd International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON). 77--83. https://doi.org/10.1109/MEPCON50283.2021.9686294

Hosting Capacity Enhancement Through IoT-based Active Power Curtailment of PV Generation

Published in 2021 22nd International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON), 2021

Due to the high cost of installing large thermal power plants and the resulting emissions from such plants, consumers were encouraged to install rooftop photovoltaic systems. Yet, challenges of integrating solar power into the distribution networks a… Read more

Recommended citation: Soliman, Ismail A; Numair, Mohamed; Akl, Mahmoud M; Mansour, Diaa-Eldin A; Elkholy, Ahmed M; Hussien, Mohamed G (2021). "Hosting Capacity Enhancement Through IoT-based Active Power Curtailment of PV Generation." 2021 22nd International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON). 259--264. https://doi.org/10.1109/MEPCON50283.2021.9686240

General Framework for Intentional Islanding to Enhance Distribution System Performance

Published in Electric Power Components and Systems, 2020

Due to the increase of load demand, the utility tends to utilize DG technology in recent years. The intentional islanding is an appropriate approach to enhance system performance such as reliability and operational flexibility. This research provides… Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; Abd el-Ghany, Hossam A.; Azmy, Ahmed M. (2020). "General Framework for Intentional Islanding to Enhance Distribution System Performance." Electric Power Components and Systems. 48(14--15):1488--1507. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325008.2020.1856227

Islanding Scenarios for High Reliable Operation of Distribution Networks

Published in Tanta University, 2019

This study introduces a new methodology for performing intentional islanding with maximum possible benefits for distribution systems. The methodology is based on an advanced load shedding algorithm to achieve load generation balance and apply a contr… Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; El-Ghany, Hossam A.Abd Abd; Azmy, Ahmed M. (2019). "Islanding Scenarios for High Reliable Operation of Distribution Networks." Tanta University. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5816968

An Advanced Load Shedding Algorithm to Enhance Intentional-Islanding Dynamics

Published in 2018 Twentieth International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON), 2018

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; El-Ghany, Hossam A. Abd; Azmy, Ahmed M. (2018). "An Advanced Load Shedding Algorithm to Enhance Intentional-Islanding Dynamics." 2018 Twentieth International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON). 797--802. https://doi.org/10.1109/MEPCON.2018.8635139

A Proposed Load Shedding Mechanism for Enhancing Intentional-Islanding Dynamics of Distribution Systems

Published in 2017 Nineteenth International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON), 2017

This conference paper presents research in power systems and electrical engineering. Read more

Recommended citation: Elkholy, Ahmed M.; El-Ghany, Hossam A. Abd; Azmy, Ahmed M. (2017). "A Proposed Load Shedding Mechanism for Enhancing Intentional-Islanding Dynamics of Distribution Systems." 2017 Nineteenth International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON). 870--875. https://doi.org/10.1109/MEPCON.2017.8301282