PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Please find below the draft overall program that consists of the tutorials, plenary and panel sessions as well as technical paper and poster presentations.
Session times are in GMT(Universal Time)
NB
- Tutorials, PhD Forum, and Industry Sessions will be available at time shown, and on demand throughout the conference starting 2 hours after conclusion of event.
- Everything else will be available only at the time shown, and on demand starting day after the conference.
- All Live sessions will be done via ZOOM
- Technical session Q&As will be held asynchronously (Chat/email, “Simulive”)
Daily Schedule
2020 PowerAfrica Program at a Glance – Day 1 – Tuesday, 25th August 2020
| 2020 IEEE PowerAfrica 25-28 August 2020 Virtual Conference |
Break | Plenary | Technical Session | Smart Village | ||||
| General | Tutorial | Live event ZOOM | Q&A (Simulive text chat) | |||||
| GMT | Start | End | Duration | DAY 1: Tuesday 25 August 2020 | ||||
| Opening | 06:00 | 06:28 | 0:28: | Welcome Address – Introduction to PowerAfrica – Eng. Limo Eliud, Conference General Chair Welcome Address – Dr. Eng. Joseph Njoroge, MBS, Principal Secretary, State Department of Energy, Kenya Welcome Address – Introducion to IEEE Power & Energy Society – Frank C. Lambert, PES President Welcome Address- Introduction to Industry Applications Society – Georges Zissis, IAS President |
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| Tutorials & PhD Forum | 06:30 | 08:00 | 1:30: | Tutorial #1: “Entrepreneurship” Dr. Surya Raghu; Ken Stauffer; Mercy K. Kainobwisho; Samantha Snabes, Sponsored by IEEE |
Tutorial #2: “Safety Through Proper System Ground and Ground Fault Protection” Lecturer: John NELSON |
Tutorial #3 “Fundamentals of Off-Grid Electricity Access” Lecturer: Dr. Henry LOUIE |
PhD Forum Workshop Moderators: Dr. Imed Ben Dhaou and Dr. Irene Samy Fahim Speakers: Ken Stauffer, Chair, IEEE Entrepreneurship Steering Committee Prof. Ahmed Abdelgawad, Central Michigan University Prof. Wei-Jen Lee, The University of Texas at Arlington, Prof. Irene Samy Fahim, Nile University, Egypt: Prof. Olfa Kanoun, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany |
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| 08:00 | 08:30 | 0:30: | IEEE Humanitarian Activities Education Training session Speaker: Prof. Shaikh Fattah, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology |
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| 08:30 | 09:00 | 0:30: | Movie “Film on Safety Awareness”, by IEEE IAS Hyderabad Chapter, available for viewing in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic. |
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| 09:00 | 09:30 | 00:30 | Q&A sessions for tutorials 1, 2, and 3 in the afternoon. | Q&A – PhD Forum Zoom | Q&A Zoom | |||
| 09:30 | 10:00 | 00:30 | Break | |||||
| Industry Sessions | Industry Session #1: OMICRON | |||||||
| 10:00 | 11:00 | 01:00 | Case Study on Model Based Testing Speaker : Fadi Zatari, Area Sales Manager, Omicron |
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| Q&A for Industry session #1 | ||||||||
| Industry Session #2: OMICRON | ||||||||
| 11:00 | 12:00 | 01:00 | Non-Intrusive Condition Assessment of High Voltage Circuit Breaker Contacts using DRM Speaker : Aditya Taneja, Regional Applications Specialist, Omicron |
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| Q&A for Industry session #2 | ||||||||
| Industry Session #3: OMICRON | ||||||||
| 12:00 | 13:00 | 01:00 | Diagnostic and Fault Location on Onload Tap Changers – Case studies Speaker : Sofiane Bakkay, Regional Application Specialist, Omicron |
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| Q&A for Industry session #3 | ||||||||
| YP | 13:00 | 14:30 | 01:30 | Panel #1: Young Professionals “Youths providing hope to power the future of Africa” Moderator: Abdullateef Aliyu Panelists: John Hofman, Burns & McDonnell, Vancouver, WA, USA; Sainab Taiwo Ninalowo, ComEd, Chicago, IL, USA; Sımay Akar, Suzhou Talesun Solar Technologies Co., Ltd, Suzhou, China; Samantha Niyoyita, AIF, Kigali, Rwanda; Sally Musonye, Kenya Power, Nairobi, Kenya. |
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| Tutorial Q & A and African Executive Forum | 14:30 | 15:00 | 00:30 | Q&A of Tutorial #1 “Entrepreneurship” Dr. Surya Raghu & Mercy K. Kainobwisho |
African Executive Forum – Live Topic No. 1: Financing Transmission Projects in Africa Topic No. 2: Energy Transition in Africa |
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| 15:00 | 15:30 | 00:30 | Q&A – Tutorial #2: “Safety Through Proper System Ground and Ground Fault Protection” John Nelson |
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| 15:30 | 16:00 | 00:30 | Q&A – Tutorial #3: “Fundamentals of Off-Grid Electricity Access” Dr Henry Louie |
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2020 PowerAfrica Program at a Glance – Day 2 – Wednesday, 26th August 2020
| IEEE Power Africa 2020 25-28 August 2020 Virtual Conference |
Break | Plenary | General | Live event ZOOM | (1) Smart Village sessions in Green are pre-recorded | |||||
| Technical Session | Smart Village (1) | Tutorial | Q&A (Simulive text chat) | (2) Smart Village sessions live via ZOOM | ||||||
| GMT | Start | End | Duration | DAY 2: Wednesday 26 August 2020 | ||||||
| PhD Forum | 06:00 | 07:00 | 01:00 | Postgraduate Forum Poster Session [78] Pauline K.- Embedded power system monitoring of illegal connections in Kenyan domestic supply [94] Bertie J. – An objective review of erection methods for overhead line towers devoid of Ccranes [99] Denis J., et. al. – Progress in grid interconnection in East Africa: Challenges, Experiences and Opportunities [262] Susan K et. al.- Under voltage load shedding using hybrid metaheuristic algorithms for voltage stability enhancement: A review |
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| 07:00 | 07:30 | 00:30 | Q&A Postgraduate Forum | |||||||
| 07:30 | 08:00 | 00:30 | Break | |||||||
| Plenary | Plenary Session (1) | |||||||||
| 08:00 | 08:30 | 00:30 | Keynote Speaker 1: Eng. Martha Cheruto, Deputy CEO, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Topic: Private Sector Role in Driving Demand for Power | |||||||
| 08:30 | 09:00 | 00:30 | Keynote Speaker 2: Prof. Izael da Silva, Director Strathmore Energy Research Center & DVC – Research and Innovation, Strathmore University Topic: Universal Access to Electricity in Africa | |||||||
| 09:00 | 09:30 | 00:30 | Keynote Speaker 3: Eng. Jared O. Othieno, CEO, Geothermal Development Company Topic: Delivering Menengai Phase 1 Geothermal Project through Public Private Partnership | |||||||
| 09:30 | 10:15 | 00:45 | Q&A for Speakers 1, 2, and 3 | |||||||
| 10:15 | 10:30 | 00:15 | Break | |||||||
| Technical papers | Track 1a: Smart Grid, Microgrid, Metering Design and Cyber Security, FACTS | Track 2a: Renewable Energy Resources, Grid Integration Technologies, Electric Transportation | Track 3a: Electrical Safety, Power System Protection & Standards | Track 4a: Power Converter Topologies, Modulaton and Control | Track 5a: Power System Planning, Energy Efficiency, Power Projects, Power Engineering Education | Track 6a: Electric Machines, Drive Systems and Topologies | Smart Village Session 1 |
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| 10:30 | 10:45 | 00:15 | [34]-Rosalia S. et al-Design of Utility Harmonic Mitigation Filters for Power Transformers | [3] Samuel Kibara et. al., Analysis of the Levelized cost of Electricity (LCOE) of Solar PV Systems considering their Environmental impacts on Biodiversity | [6]-Seboniso N. et al.-EARTH GRID DESIGN FOR 400KV NEIUWEHOOP SUBSTATION USING CDEGS PLATFORM | [30]-Josiah M. -Analysis of Basics of Modulation Techniques on Sing-Phase AC Drive for Effeciency Improvements | [4] Zacchaeus A. et. al.- An Investigation into the Utilisation of Energy Saving Lamps in Residential Buildings−A Case Study of Lagos Nigeria | [9]-Ekom O.-Investigating the Dynamic Behaviour of a Six-Phase Induction Motor under Unbalanced Faults | “10+ Years of Smart Village” by Co-Founders Ray Larsen and Robin Podmore”What is ISVx?” by John Nelson, Chair of Management Committee |
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| 10:45 | 11:00 | 00:15 | [43]-Jane N. et.al-Designing Affordable Rural Community Microgrids | [11] Melakus Matewos et. al., Damping Higher Frequency Resonance of Grid Connected DFIG System | [13]-Gerhard S. et al.-Differential Protection of Distributed Generation Interfaced Network | [117]-Peter G. -LQR Technique for Optimal Load Frequency Controller Design of Interconnected Linear Power Systems with Quadratic Performance Index. | [17]-Sun W. et. al.-Analysis of Electrical Characteristics And Performance of Poly-Crystalline Solar PV Module By I-V Tester Under Temperature And Solar Irradiance Variation in Spring Season | [25]-Given S.M.-Broken Rotor Bar Fault Simulation and Analysis in D-q Reference Frame | ||
| 11:00 | 11:15 | 00:15 | [54]-Kihembo S.M. et al-A Novel Energy Management Technique for Shared Solar and Storage Resources in Remote Communities | [14] Amer Syed et. al., A Systems Based Modelling Tool for the Selection of Wave Energy Device to Power Remote Islands | [50]-Nathan M. et al-The Basics of Transmission Line Protection | [118]-Dickson C. -Analytical model for the prediction of the Magnetic Field Distribution due to a finite length Permanent Magnet array for a Radially Magnetized Linear Oscillatory Machine | [18] Wang Y. et. al.- Renewable energy access in Rwanda: Electricity Price Forecasting | [105]-Mengesha M.- Half-wave Rectified Synchronous Motor Using Inverter Carrier- Frequency Current for Excitation | Update 1 Africa Development Promise – Rwanda | |
| 11:15 | 11:30 | 00:15 | [55]-Fabien M. et al-Smart power generation and usage using Off-grid hydropower plants in plants in Rwanda | [15] Ashraf A. A. et. al., Algorithm to Pinpoint the Maximum Power Points on the Power-Voltage Curve of PV Arrays under Different Conditions | [80]-Wyclife O.A. et al-Non-Technical Power Loss Reduction and Transients Stability: Optimal Placement of Reclosers | [131]-Francis M.- Virtual-Flux based Active Power Filter for Power Quality Improvement | [28] Julius K. et. al.-An Adaptive Hybrid Meta-heuristic Approach for Transmission Constrained Multi-objective GEP | [112]-Adisu T.-Analysis of common-mode EMI in PM synchronous machines with fractional-slot concentrated winding | Update 2 Beyond Chacay Foundation – Galapagos | |
| 11:30 | 11:45 | 00:15 | [71]-Stefano G. et al-Engineering of Power Flow Control across the Zambia – Zimbabwe Interconnector with Phase-Shifting Transformers | [16] Sun Wanquan et. al., Modelling a 30kw Standalone Solar Powered Irrigation System | [89]-Andris S. et al-Protection Challenges in a Stand-alone Microgrid: Case Study of Tsumkwe Microgrid | [178]-Benson O.-Fast Frequency Control in Multi-Terminal DC Networks | [29] Anh T. et. al. -The Novel Design of Feed-water Control System for Thermal Power Plant Using Super-critical Start-up Motor-Boiler Feed-water Pump | [136]-Mbika M.- Performance Evaluation of a Five-Phase Fractional-Slot Distributed Winding Assisted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Traction Applications | Update 3 Waste Energy Technologies – Malawi | |
| 11:45 | 12:00 | 00:15 | [84]-Nelson B. et al-New approach for design shunt active power filter for power quality improvement in a three phase three wire system | [19] Richard Oladayo et. al., Performance analysis of a proposed 75MW grid connected solar PV in Kankia, Nigeria | [90]-Julius N. et al-Appropriate Surge Arrester Lead Lengths for Improved Distribution Transformer Protection – Kenyan Case Study | [182]-Akshay P.- Stability Analysis of DC-DC Boost Converter using Sliding Mode Controller | [33] Shekinah K. et. al.-Design and Monitoring of a Voltage battery sensor of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) by means of an Arduino Technology | [204]-Mohab G. – Studying the Effect of Using Multi-Phases Switched Reluctance Motor to Reduce the Torque Ripple for Ship Propulsion system. | Update 4 Darway Coast Nigeria Limited – Nigeria | |
| 12:00 | 12:15 | 00:15 | [88]-Anuoluwapo A. et al-Impact Assessment and Mitigation of Cyber Attacks on Frequency Stability of Isolated Microgrid Using Virtual Inertia Control | [20] Ibrahim Haruna et. al., Smart Traffic Roads Junction Energy Exploration for Electrical Energy Generation | [200]-Wenhao X.- Comparison Study of Control Methods for Resonant Switched-Capacitor Converters | [46] Godwin A. et. al.-Gender mediated optimal multivariate electricity load management model | [276]-Thembi M.-Fault diagnosis of power transformers using Duval triangle | Update 5 Global Himalayan Expedition – India | ||
| 12:15 | 12:30 | 00:15 | Q&A (Simulive text chat) | Q&A (Simulive text chat) | Q&A (Simulive text chat) | Q&A (Simulive text chat) | Q&A (Simulive text chat) | Q&A (Simulive text chat) | Update 6 Green Village Electric – Nigeria | |
| 12:30 | 12:45 | 00:15 | Live Q&A Session for Entrepreneurs 1-6 (Simulive text chat) |
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| 12:45 | 13:00 | 00:15 | Break | |||||||
| Panel WIP | 13:00 | 14:00 | 01:00 | Panel #2: Women in Power, Part 1 Topic: “Women in Power as Drivers of Social and Economic Transformation” Moderator: Mercy Chelangat Koech Speakers: Dr. Ruomei Li (Chair of PES WiP), Simay Akar (PES WiP), Dr. Xiaoqian Li, Prof. Saifur Rahman, Prof. Noel Schulz |
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| 14:00 | 14:20 | 00:20 | Panel #2: Women in Power, Part 2 Topic: “Women in Power Breaking the Glass Ceiling” Moderator: Dr. Omowunmi Mary Longe Speakers: Mercy Chelangat Koech, Yasmine Chelly, Engr. Maimunah Ogunniyi, Dr. Omowunmi Mary Longe, Dr. Sandrine Mubenga |
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| 14:20 | 15:00 | 00:40 | Panel Discussion (live) – WiP for Parts 1 and 2 | |||||||
| 15:00 | 15:15 | 00:15 | Break | |||||||
| Plenary Session | Plenary Session (2) | |||||||||
| 15:15 | 15:45 | 00:30 | Keynote Speaker 4: Prof. Wei-Jen Lee, University of Texas at Arlington Topic: Arc Flash Hazard and Electrical Safety, The New Revision of IEEE Std 1584 | |||||||
| 15:45 | 16:15 | 00:30 | Keynote Speakers 5: Kartik Kulkarni, Chair, IEEE Humanitarian Activities Chair and John Oyewole Funso-Adebayo, Chair, IEEE Region8 Humanitarian Activities Topic: Updates from the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) |
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| 16:15 | 16:45 | 00:30 | Q&A for Speakers 4 and 5 | |||||||
| 16:45 | 17:00 | 00:15 | Break | |||||||
| ISV | 17:00 | 18:00 | 01:00 | ISV Delegate Networking Open “Happy Hour” Discussion Moderator: Mike Wilson |
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