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    Development and Analysis of a Fast-Charge EV-Charging Station Model for Power Quality Assessment in Distribution Systems
    (2025-09-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    Srisuksai, Panu
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    Klomjit, Jittiphong
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    With the rapid rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the deployment of EV charging infrastructure—particularly fast-charging stations—has expanded significantly to meet growing energy demands. While fast charging offers the advantage of reduced charging time and improved user convenience, it imposes considerable stress on existing power distribution systems due to its high power and current requirements. This study investigated the impact of EV fast charging on power quality within Thailand’s distribution network, emphasizing compliance with accepted standards such as IEEE Std 519-2014. We developed a control-oriented EV-charging station model in power systems computer-aided design and electromagnetic transients, including DC (PSCAD/EMTDC), which integrates grid-side vector control with DC fast-charging (CC/CV) behavior. Active/reactive power setpoints were mapped onto (Formula presented.) current references via Park’s transformation and regulated by proportional integral (PI) controllers with sinusoidal pulse-width modulation (SPWM) to command the voltage source converter (VSC) switches. The model enabled dynamic studies across battery state-of-charge and staggered charging schedules while monitoring voltage, current, and total harmonic distortion (THD) at both transformer sides, charger AC terminals, and DC adapters. Across all scenarios, the developed control achieved grid-current THDi of <5% and voltage THD of <1.5%, thereby meeting IEEE 519-2014 limits. These quantitative results show that the proposed, implementation-ready approach maintains acceptable power quality under diverse fast-charging patterns and provides actionable guidance for planning and scaling EV fast-charging infrastructure in Thailand’s urban networks.
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    Analysis of Investment Feasibility for EV Charging Stations in Residential Buildings
    (2025-09-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    Sottiyaphai, Chayanut
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    Klomjit, Jittiphong
    This study investigates the financial and operational feasibility of deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within high-density residential buildings, utilizing empirical operational data combined with comprehensive financial modeling. A 14-day monitoring period conducted at a residential complex comprising 958 units revealed distinct charging behaviors, with demand peaking during weekday evenings between 19:00 and 22:00 and displaying more dispersed yet lower overall utilization during weekends. Energy efficiency emerged as a significant operational constraint, as standby power consumption contributed substantially to total energy losses. Specifically, while total energy consumption reached 248.342 kW, only 138.24 kW were directly delivered to users, underscoring the necessity for energy-efficient hardware and intelligent load management systems to minimize idle consumption. The financial analysis identified pricing as the most critical determinant of project viability. Under current cost structures, financial break-even was attainable only at a profit margin of 0.2286 USD (8 THB) per kWh, while lower margins resulted in persistent financial deficits. Sensitivity analysis further demonstrated the considerable vulnerability of the project’s financial performance to small fluctuations in profit share and utilization rate. A 10% reduction in either parameter entirely eliminated the project’s ability to reach payback, while variations in energy costs, capital expenditures (CAPEX), and operational expenditures (OPEX) exerted comparatively limited influence. These findings emphasize the importance of precise demand forecasting, adaptive pricing strategies, and proactive government intervention to mitigate financial risks associated with residential EV charging deployment. Policy measures such as capital subsidies, technical regulations, and transparent pricing frameworks are essential to incentivize private sector investment and support sustainable expansion of EV infrastructure in residential sectors.
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    Economic Analysis of Improving the Energy Efficiency of Nanogrid Solar Road Lighting Using Adaptive Lighting Control
    (2020-01-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    This paper presents a road lighting control system that uses a light-dependent resistor sensor cooperating with an Internet protocol camera to the lower energy consumption during unnecessary use of a lighting system. A microcontroller was used as a control circuit to automatically control the brightness of a light-emitting diode (LED) luminaire, increasing or decreasing the brightness depending on traffic density. The proposed lighting control system was integrated into a nanogrid solar road lighting system and analysed through an experimental setup. Furthermore, nanogrid solar road lighting systems in LED solar stand-alone and grid-connected operations, with and without the proposed lighting control, were investigated and compared with a conventional existing road lighting system in terms of economic feasibility, based on the following indicators: discounted payback period, net present value, internal rate of return, and profitability index. The results indicate that the use of the Internet protocol camera with the LED sensor can automatically control the on/off state or illuminance levels of the LED luminaire, thereby lowering the energy consumption of the road lighting system when lighting is not required. The economic assessment results indicate that the nanogrid solar road lighting system in LED solar stand-alone and grid-connected road lighting modes exhibit feasibility for investment; the latter provides more economic feasibility. However, when the proposed lighting control is included, the nanogrid solar road lighting system in both modes have lower initial investment costs and save more energy. Consequently, the economic results are improved. The use of the proposed lighting control is thus economically feasible for road lighting systems.
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    Study on Installation of Neutral Ground Resistance in Very Small Power Plant Transformer
    (2022-01-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    Srisuksai, Panu
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    Faults in the distribution system of the Thai electrical system occur frequently. Such faults directly affect the protective equipment of the distribution system. The protective device disconnects the circuit unnecessarily on many occasions because it detects a higher current than expected. In this study, a 22-kV distribution system and a very small power plant (VSPP) were connected. The system consists of two feeders. Feeder 1 supplies electricity directly to the load; a fault was enforced in this feeder. Feeder 2 supplies electricity directly to the load; the VSPP was connected to this feeder. The fault in Feeder 1 was simulated, and the behavior of the defense system was studied. Unnecessary disconnection of the VSPP circuit took place because the high fault current caused the overcurrent protection relay to operate instantaneously. Therefore, a neutral ground resistance was installed at the VSPP transformer to reduce the fault current, extend the relay operating time to the delay range, and reduce unnecessary disconnections of the overcurrent protection relay of the VSPP. In addition, when a fault occurs in the distribution system, the faulted phase voltage decreases, whereas the non-faulted phase voltage increases. Surge arresters and voltage transformers must be able to withstand an increase in voltage. This is also explained and discussed in this paper.
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    Application of probabilistic neural networks using high-frequency components’ differential current for transformer protection schemes to discriminate between external faults and internal winding faults in power transformers
    (2021-11-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    Phannil, Nattanon
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    Leelajindakrairerk, Monthon
    Internal and external faults in a power transformer are discriminated in this paper using an algorithm based on a combination of a discrete wavelet transform (DWT) and a probabilistic neural network (PNN). DWT decomposes high-frequency fault components using the maximum coefficients of a 1/4 cycle DWT as input patterns for the training process in a decision algorithm. A division algorithm between a zero sequence of post-fault differential current waveforms and the differential current coefficient in the 1/4 cycle DWT is used to detect the maximum ratio and faults. The simulation system uses various study cases based on Thailand’s electricity transmission and distribution systems. The simulation results demonstrated that the PNN and BPNN are effectively implemented and perform fault detection with satisfactory accuracy. However, the PNN method is most suitable for detecting internal and external faults, and the maximum coefficient algorithm is the most effective in detecting the fault. This study will be useful in differential protection for power transformers.
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    Very Small Power Plant Transformer Without and With Installation of Neutral Ground Resistance on Relay Operation
    (2024-01-01) ;
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    Srisuksai, Panu
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    In this study, a double-feeder 22 kV distribution system connected to a very small power plant (VSPP) was simulated in the PowerFactory DIgSILENT program. A neutral ground resistance (NGR) was introduced to reduce a ground fault current from the VSPP, extend the relay operating time to the delay range, and reduce undesired trip of non-faulty feeder that VSPP connected. Thus, the overcurrent protection relay was simulated to analyze working patterns during faults. Three types of VSPP transformer NGR installations were considered: VSPP without NGR, VSPP with a Bisection method approach, and VSPP with the proposed symmetrical component calculation approach. Moreover, this study analyzed the effect of overvoltage on the distribution system with the proposed systematic component calculation approach under fault conditions. The result from the case study indicated that the NGR installation with the proposed approach can reduce the fault current and shift delay time of the protection device to avoid maloperation.
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    Development of public lighting system with smart lighting control systems and internet of thing (IoT) technologies for smart city
    (2023-11-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    This study proposes the design and development of public light systems integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) applications for smart cities. Smart public lighting systems are designed using LED light sources in combination with a controller based on light intensity and motion sensors to control the brightness in working areas as per standard requirements. The control of smart public lighting systems is designed to operate in three modes: manual, scheduled, and auto modes, which are tested and compared in terms of lighting and power quality. Other functions of IoT, such as air pollution detection, security system-based video surveillance, and warning systems for flood disasters, are integrated into smart public lighting systems. A prototype of the designed smart public lighting system is presented in this paper. The parameters of average illuminance, overall uniformity, and threshold increment were implemented using DIALux software to optimise the luminaire spacing. The results showed that the goal of energy saving could be achieved using the auto mode. Although the automatic mode caused current harmonic distortion to the electrical grid, the harmonic value was less than the specified standard. Furthermore, the precision of IoT system operation was dependent on environmental variations and the reliability of wireless network technology.
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    Impact of Rising Number of Electric Vehicle Charging Points on Electrical Utility
    (2025-01-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    Lertwanitrot, Praikanok
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    Songsukthawan, Panapong
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    This paper presents an investigation of the impact of a rising number of electric-vehicle charging points on an interconnected distribution system. Using the PSCAD 4.6 software, this study simulates an electric-vehicle charging station consisting of a charging unit with 2 DC charging and a maximum power of 100 kW. The station receives power from a 23 kV substation through a step-down transformer at 400 V and provides power through the charging unit. The unit regulates the voltage level at 500 V and has a maximum charging capacity of 50 kW each. In addition, the study replicates an actual distribution system of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in the section spanning the Si Samrong to Sawankhalok substations in Sukhothai Province, Thailand. The effects of the following study conditions on the power quality are observed in the simulation: 1) variable location of charging panels, 2) variable number of charging panels, and 3) additional sets of charging panels in the distribution system. The results show that the charging-panel installation location and number of charging panels are significant factors that affect the power quality, including the voltage level. Therefore, optimizing the design of EV charging stations should consider the location and number of charging panels as important factors.
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    Optimal tunnel lighting design in aspect of lighting quality and energy performance
    (2023-01-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    The lighting quality and energy performance of tunnel lighting systems based on different tunnel lighting designs are investigated to identify the optimal tunnel lighting design. Furthermore, the lighting qualities of various mounting heights and luminaire spacing are discussed based on different tunnel lighting parameters. Thereafter, the luminaire spacing is optimized for various road widths and luminaire power. Finally, the effects of the surface reflectance of the wall, ceiling, and road are compared in terms of the lighting quality and energy performance. The results indicate that the mounting patterns have a significant effect on the average luminance in the single-row arrangement. A symmetrical system with ceiling mounting can provide remarkable overall and longitudinal uniformities. Reducing the mounting height from 7 m to 5.5 m results in greater average luminance and better TI of about 11 % and 45 % respectively, but the overall and longitudinal uniformities are degraded by 20 % − 30 % and 30 % − 45 % respectively. In addition, reducing the distance between the luminaires from 30 m to 10 m improves the total tunnel lighting quality, i.e., 67 % of average luminance, 55 % of overall uniformity, 75 % of longitudinal uniformity, and 60 % of TI. In addition, the road, wall, and ceiling surface reflectance have a dominant effect on the lighting quality. A tunnel surface with low reflectance degrades the lighting quality, resulting in minimum luminaire spacing and poor energy efficiency.
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    SOC-Dependent Soft Current Limiting for Second-Life Lithium-Ion Batteries in Off-Grid Photovoltaic Battery Energy Storage Systems
    (2026-04-01)
    Wang, Hongyan
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    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    The increasing deployment of off-grid photovoltaic–battery energy storage systems (PV–BESSs) has intensified operational demands on battery energy storage, particularly when second-life lithium-ion batteries are employed. Due to aging-induced increases in internal resistance and reduced thermal margins, second-life batteries are more vulnerable to high-current operation at a low state-of-charge (SOC), which aggravates heat generation and accelerates degradation. In this study, an SOC-dependent soft current limiting strategy is proposed that reshapes the discharge current reference under low-SOC conditions while maintaining fixed SOC limits, thereby targeting current-domain protection rather than SOC-boundary adaptation for reliable off-grid operation. The proposed method introduces two SOC thresholds to gradually derate the allowable discharge current, preventing abrupt current changes near the lower SOC bound. A unified MATLAB/Simulink-based framework is developed for a 24 h representative off-grid PV–BESS scenario using a second-order equivalent circuit model coupled with a lumped thermal model. Simulation results show that the proposed current shaping reduces low-SOC current stress and associated Joule heating, leading to moderated temperature rise, while only slightly affecting the unmet load under the tested conditions. These findings indicate that SOC-dependent current shaping can provide a control-oriented means to reduce low-SOC electro-thermal stress in second-life batteries within the studied off-grid PV–BESS framework.