Measurement and validation of polysilicon photovoltaic module degradation rates over five years of field exposure in Oman
Journal Article
Shaik, H. M., Kabbani, A., Sheikh, A. M., Goh, K., Gupta, N., & Umar, T. (2021)
Measurement and validation of polysilicon photovoltaic module degradation rates over five years of field exposure in Oman. AIMS Energy, 9(6), 1192-1212. https://doi.org/10.3934/energy.2021055
Degradation of PV modules have a severe impact on its power-producing capabilities thus affecting the reliability, performance over the long run. To understand the PV degradat...
Anovel parallel processing synchronization method for observing electric fields in and around PCBs
Journal Article
BUCHANAN, W. J., GUPTA, N. K., Buchanan, W. J., & Gupta, N. K. (1997)
Anovel parallel processing synchronization method for observing electric fields in and around PCBs. International Journal of Electronics, 82(1), (61-76). doi:10.1080/002072197136273. ISSN 0020-7217
The authors have taken the 3D FDTD approach to simulate the propagation of electrical signals within and around printed circuit boards (PCBs). This relates to the work current...
Prediction of electric fields from conductors on a PCB by 3D finite-difference time-domain method.
Journal Article
Buchanan, W. J., & Gupta, N. K. (1995)
Prediction of electric fields from conductors on a PCB by 3D finite-difference time-domain method. Engineering Science and Education Journal, 4, 177-182. https://doi.org/10.1049/esej%3A19950410
The finite-difference time-domain method gives accurate results for the calculation of electromagnetic wave propagation and hence can be used in a number of university final-y...
Potential regions in the Persian Gulf to deploy offshore floating photovoltaic systems
Journal Article
Goh, K., Gupta, N., Honnuravali, M., & Umar, T. (2020)
Potential regions in the Persian Gulf to deploy offshore floating photovoltaic systems. Proceedings of the ICE - Energy, 173(3), 94-100. https://doi.org/10.1680/jener.19.00061
Generating energy needs by means of renewable sources is a vital strategy for all the GCC countries. Photovoltaic systems in the GCC have been a primary choice of renewable so...
Condition monitoring of the strength and stability of civil structures using thick film ceramic sensors
Journal Article
Jabir, S. A. A., & Gupta, N. K. (2013)
Condition monitoring of the strength and stability of civil structures using thick film ceramic sensors. Measurement : journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 46, 2223-2231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2013.03.018
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is about the mechanical strength and stability of a structure. The methods used to reveal and quantify the structure quality could be differ...
PV electrical parameters degradation analysis-Oman perspective
Conference Proceeding
Honnurvali, M. S., & Gupta, N. (2017)
PV electrical parameters degradation analysis-Oman perspective. In 2017 8th International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC)https://doi.org/10.1109/irec.2017.7926000
Recent interests in exploring the potential of renewable energy possibilities and readiness in sultanate of Oman has showed that it can engage renewable energy technologies, s...
A Feasibility Study for the Optimized Development of Renewable Air-Conditioning for Different Climatic Conditions
Journal Article
Oye, T. T., Gupta, N., Goh, K., & Oye, T. K. (2020)
A Feasibility Study for the Optimized Development of Renewable Air-Conditioning for Different Climatic Conditions. Environmental management and sustainable development, 9(3), 87-109. https://doi.org/10.5296/emsd.v9i3.17459
This paper aims to present renewable air-conditioning as a sustainable system for varied climatic conditions with the feasibility of optimization to reduce the level of energy...
Active current transformer circuits for low distortion sensing in switched mode power converters.
Journal Article
McNeill, N., Gupta, N. K., & Armstrong, W. (2004)
Active current transformer circuits for low distortion sensing in switched mode power converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 19, 908-917. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2004.830075
The current transformer (CT) is frequently used for sensing applications in switched mode power converters. Advantages are that galvanic isolation is inherently incorporated, ...
Identification Of Performance Measures For Municipal Construction Projects In Saudi Arabia
Journal Article
Alsulamy, S., Gupta, N., Sloan, B., & Wamuziri, S. (2014)
Identification Of Performance Measures For Municipal Construction Projects In Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 36(1), 1192-1201
Performance measures are a key management tool that determine success or failure of performance whether at organizational or project level. In municipalities, performance meas...
A case study of PV output power degradation rates in Oman.
Journal Article
Honnurvali, M., Gupta, N., Goh, K., Umar, T., & Nazeema, N. (2019)
A case study of PV output power degradation rates in Oman. IET Renewable Power Generation, 13(2), 352-360. doi:10.1049/iet-rpg.2018.5457
To meet the increase in peak electricity demand and to reduce fossil fuel emissions in Oman and as an initiative taken by the government, by 2030, 15% (3000 MW) of the total e...