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  • Publication
    PCB Rogowski coil sensor by using saw blade pattern for arcing fault detection
    (IOP Publishing, 2023)
    Kamarul Aizat Abdul Khalid
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    Zul Hasrizal Bohari
    Rogowski is a special current transformer and has been categorised as a low-power stand-alone current sensor. This sensor is designed by using a Saw blade pattern with 50 turns and 100 turns. This number of turns will impact the increment of the sensitivity of the sensor. Rogowski coil is used for measuring the alternating current (AC) and high-speed current pulses. The PCB Rogowski Coil will detect the arcing fault that design with AutoCAD software after that import to CST software. An arc is created when the electrical current jumps the gap between two conductive materials. The most common causes of arcs include worn contacts in electrical equipment, damage to insulation, break in a cable and loose connections. In order to reduce the arc fault risk, the arc fault interrupter (AFI) technology and arc fault detectors (AFD) have been developed. However, these devices are most suitable for domestic application or low voltage (LV). This paper proposed a simulation using AutoCAD and CST software to design a Rogowski coil and the Rogowski Coil sensor will be tested by using CST software in terms of radiation pattern. The biggest radiation pattern in red colour is the saw blade pattern in 100 turns at 2 KHz frequency, the radiation pattern covering entire sensor area compared with other radiation patterns with other frequency. The main lobe magnitude for 2 KHz frequency is 46.8 dB, main lobe direction is 180 deg, angular width is 153.4 deg and the side lobe level is zero. This is the best number of turn and frequency compared to 50 turn saw blade sensor.
  • Publication
    Electricity generation through microbial fuel cells utilizing leftover rice as food waste
    (Semarak Ilmu Publishing, 2023)
    Ahmad Amirul Fitri Abdul Rashid
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    Mohamad Naim Mohd Nasir
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    Zul Hasrizal Bohari
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    Muhamad Sharil Yahaya
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    Mohamad Fani Sulaima
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    Organic food waste management has been a major issue for the environment, as it poses a significant threat to human health and the ecosystem. Converting this waste into a valuable resource is crucial for sustainable development. In this project, we aim to develop a microbial fuel cell (MFC) using leftover rice as a substrate, which can generate electricity through the electrochemical reactions of microorganisms. The main objectives of this study are to investigate the performance of MFCs under two different conditions: with and without a mediator and catalyst. The experimental results showed that both designs of MFCs achieved optimized outputs, with a minimum of 5V voltage output. This demonstrates the potential of MFCs as a promising alternative renewable energy source. MFCs can be utilized as a sustainable energy source, particularly for rural areas, where access to electricity is limited. Furthermore, large-scale operation of MFCs can significantly reduce food waste, which has a significant impact on health and the environment. By converting food waste into electricity, this technology can help mitigate the negative effects of waste accumulation and contribute to the transition towards a circular economy.
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  • Publication
    Partial discharge detection performance using multi-cylindrical slots antenna with parasitic suppression patch for power transforme
    ( 2022-01-01)
    Bohari Z.H.
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    Soh P.J.
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    Sulaima M.F.
    This paper focused on analyzing multi-cylindrical slots performance combining with parasitic suppression patch for partial discharge detection. Both proposed slots antenna and conventional monopole are simulated using CST Microwave Studio software before being fabricated and tested with real partial discharge signal. Performance comparison will be focused on scattering parameter, radiation pattern and surface current distribution. Both antennas are subjected to a partial discharge signal from lab scaled power transformer for the field test. Based on the result, the proposed performed better in both simulation and field testing with the dual-frequency operation, with better gain improvement by 14%. For the field test, the proposed antenna generated better detection result with reduced noises by 50%.
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  • Publication
    Development of detachable Rogowski Coil current sensor using PCB for High Voltage cable partial discharge measurement
    Insulation failure in High Voltage (HV) cables is evaluated using a variety of monitoring techniques. Previous silicon technologies were outperformed by wide-bandgap semiconductor power devices with faster switching speeds. Their precise current management or current protection measures must be upgraded. As a result, their precise current control or protection measures have become more sophisticated. The traditional Rogowski Coil (RC) with the magnetic core, on the other hand, has low measurement accuracy, a short measuring range, and is difficult to fabricate. This paper presents and discusses the development of a Rogowski Coil using a detachable Printed Circuit Board (PCB) as a current sensor for Partial Discharge (PD) measurement. Furthermore, the development of this innovative current sensor concentrated on the detachable PCB Rogowski Coil's capability to measure as a high-voltage (HV) current sensor and its sensitivity in fault diagnosis, over-voltage current sensing, and high-impulse current sensing on HV cables. The experimental design, techniques, and measurement parameters used in models were discussed. Finally, a brief analysis of the detachable PCB RC current sensor such as sensitivity, maximum voltage and current detection is presented. This paper can also be used as a guideline for other researchers to develop an advanced RC current sensor using PCB as a HV current sensor in the future. The measurement results of the detachable PCB RC current sensor such as the sensitivity and current detection signal can also be used as a guideline by another researcher. As a result, the goal of this project is to measure PD on HV cables using an RC current sensor by utilising PCB technology.
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