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Dr Radnya Mukhedkar

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Department: Electric Power Engineering Centre

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Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

Innovate to enable a sustainable future
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Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • HVDC & FACTS : modelling, control and interaction
  • Power system : modelling, design and analysis
  • Power electronics
  • Protection design and co-ordination
  • System engineering

Researcher Summary

I specialise in application of power electronics to power systems, high voltage engineering, network protection and control; and management of knowledge workers and innovation. My interests include research, development and delivery of: sustainable, efficient, intelligent and secure energy technology for the generation, storage, transmission, distribution and industrial/consumer (application) sector; supported by education and development of capability.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Engineering and Technology: Electrical Engineering; Engineering Management; Instrumentation & Control; Power Systems & Power Electronics; Simulation, Control and Computer Modelling

Resources

  • EPECentre webpage
  • EPECentre Staff webpage
  • LinkedIn

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

  • Schipper J., McNab S., Kueh Y. and Mukhedkar R. (2022) Multiple Initial Point Approach to Solving Power Flows for Monte Carlo Studies. Energies 15(19) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15197141. (Journal Articles)
  • Schipper J., Sim S., Dang Q. and Mukhedkar R. (2021) REPRESENTATIVE MODELLING OF VERY LONG HVDC CABLES. In The 17th International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2021) Institution of Engineering and Technology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/icp.2021.2443. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Schipper J., John O. and Radnya M. (2020) Wave Energy Potential with a Magnetic Thread Power Take-off. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Lavopa E., El-Sanharawi O., Monteiro J. and Mukhedkar R. (2019) Mathematical harmonic model of VSC HVDC for offshore applications. In ACDC 2019 Proceedings: 6. Institution of Engineering and Technology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp.2019.0058. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukhedkar R. (2019) Technology Choices for an Evolving Power System. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Sonnathi CM., Ginnareddy R. and Mukhedkar R. (2019) Symmetrical VSC monopole scheme alternative grounding circuit arrangements. In ACDC 2019 Proceedings: 5. The Institution of Engineering and Technology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp.2019.0006. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ramet M., Outram J., Cheng L. and Mukhedkar R. (2017) Application of dynamic braking systems in off-shore connected VSC HVDC. In 13th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2017) 2017(CP709) http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp.2017.0046. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Sonnathi CM., Ebockayuk D. and Mukhedkar R. (2017) Alternative configurations and utilisation of HVDC converters. In 13th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2017) 2017(CP709) http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp.2017.0045. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Aggarwal R., Goh B., Li M., Ferreira J., Ahmed F., Chakravorty S. and Mukhedkar R. (2015) Champa Kurukshetra an 800kV HVDC Scheme – Design Considerations Relate to Parallel Operation of Stage I and Stage II Schemes. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Aggarwal R., Goh B., Reddy N., Mukhedkar R., Li M. and Chakravorty S. (2015) Design Application of Parallel Converter Control Strategy in LCC HVDC Schemes. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Husain M., Li, M., Mukhedkar R., Mandipalli N. and Goh B. (2015) A Novel Control Strategy of On-Load Transformer Tap Changer in AC Voltage Control for Voltage Source Converter. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Munshi S., Kumar A., Chakravorthy S., Suri R., Coady J. and Mukhedkar R. (2015) Labrador Island Link ±350kV HVDC Transmission Scheme - Key Design Aspects. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Davidson CC. and Mukhedkar R. (2014) A Comparison of Different Types of Dynamic Breaking System for HVDC Systems for Offshore Wind Power. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukhedkar RA., Monteiro JAR., O'Heidhin G. and Li M. (2014) Practical aspects of implementation of back-to-back HVDC schemes without DC smoothing reactors. In 2014 16th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE-ECCE Europe 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/EPE.2014.6910794. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Monteiro JAR., Mendiratta G. and Mukhedkar R. (2013) Champa Kurukshetra an 800kV HVDC Scheme – Design Challenges. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Barker CD., Wheeler JD., Danielsson D., Kirby N., Moberg U. and Mukhedkar R. (2012) Multi-Terminal Operation of the South-West Link HVDC Scheme in Sweden. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Pashaei A., Ebockayuk D., Mukhedkar R., Bijarano B., Calazans A. and Gonçalves RA. (2012) Special Considerations for Insulation Co-ordination Design of the 3150MW 600kV Rio Madeira HVDC Transmission Scheme. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Ngnegueu T., Saravolac M., Lelaidier S., Macleod N. and Mukhedkar R. (2011) Design of HVDC Converter Transformers with due Consideration to Transient Phenomena. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Barker CD., Macleod NM., Mukhedkar R. and Critchley R. (2008) Improved Utilisation of HVDC Equipment for Reactive Power Control in an AC System. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Nouri H., Okyere HK. and Mukhedkar R. (2008) Phase Shift and Harmonic Dependency on Power System Unbalanced and STATCOM Configurations. Japan EMTP Journal 13(April): 148-151. (Journal Articles)
  • Sellick R., MacLeod N., Barker C. and Mukhedkar R. (2006) Extra High Voltage DC Bulk Power Transmission – Opportunities and Challenges. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Okyere HK., Nouri H., Davies TS. and Mukhedkar R. (2003) Application of Microprocessor and Embedded Micro- Controller to a Laboratory Prototype of a Multi-Level Cascaded Voltage Source Converter Based STATCOM. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Davies TS., Mukhedkar RA. and Nouri H. (2002) Sensitivity of voltage collapse indices under varying system conditions. In Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference 37: 363-367. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukhedkar RA., Davies TS. and Nouri H. (2002) Influence of facts on power system voltage stability. In Seventh International Conference on AC-DC Power Transmission(485): 350-354. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp:20010568. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukhedkar R., Osman K., Wang C., Nouri H. and Davies T. (2001) Generalised control blocks for use in ATP simulations. In : 181-188. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukhedkar RA., Nouri H. and Davies TS. (2001) A comparative study and performance analysis of online static voltage collapse indices in interconnected systems. In Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference: 1745-1749. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Nouri H., Davies TS. and Mukhedkar RA. (2001) Transfer function of the voltage sourced inverter. IEEE Power Engineering Review 21(7): 60-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/39.932938. (Journal Articles)
  • Nouri H., Davies TS. and Mukhedkar RA. (2000) Optimum location dependency of FACTS devices on reactive power demand. In International Conference on Electric Utility Deregulation and Restructuring and Power Technologies (DRPT2000) IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/drpt.2000.855631. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Nouri H., Davies TS. and Mukhedkar RA. (2000) Prediction of network voltage collapse through simulation. In 10th Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference. Information Technology and Electrotechnology for the Mediterranean Countries. Proceedings. MeleCon 2000 3: 1080-1083. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MELCON.2000.879722. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukhedkar R., Davies T. and Nouri H. (1999) Voltage collapse: an overview. In Proceedings of the Universities Power Engineering Conference 2: 592-595. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Mukhedkar R. and Idagurkar M. (1995) Applications of computers in Electrical Engineering. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)

Review and Refereeing

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    Journal reviewing / refereeing
  • CIGRÉ Science & Engineering (CSE) - B4 contributions ( 2019 - 2023)
  • IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution ( 2019 - 2023)
  • Conference reviewing / refereeing
  • CIGRÉ Conferences and Colloquiums - B4 contributions ( 2019 - 2023)

Affiliations

  • IEEE (Professional Organisation): SMIEEE
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) (Professional Organisation): Chartered Engineer
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) (Professional Organisation): Fellowship

Research Groups

  • Electric Power Engineering Centre

Key Methodologies

  • System synthesis
  • System analysis
  • System simulation
  • System realisation and validation
  • Failure mode analysis and resolution
  • Techno-commercial evaluation
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