Research & Projects

IGrid

Ongoing

Intelligent Monitoring and Control of Distribution Grid for Enhanced Electric Efficiency and Security.

Funded by RDI, Kathmandu University
Project Title: Intelligent Monitoring and Control of Distribution Grid for Enhanced Electric Efficiency and Security (IGrid)
Duration: May 2025 - April 2026
Funding Agency: RDI, Kathmandu University
Project Team: Dr. Samundra Gurung, Ms. Supriya Pandeya, Mr. Rohan Thapa, Mr. Sakchyam Sharma, Mr. Shirish Khdaka, Mr. Ronen Acharya, Mr. Shubham Bhandari, Mr. Sauzan Prakash Niraula

Net Zero Strategies

Ongoing

Strategies for a Secure Operation of Net Zero Power Systems.

Funded by Leading House for Research Collaboration (South Asia)
Duration: August 2024 - July 2025
Project Partners: DoEEE (KU), Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
Project Team: Dr. Rafael Segundo Felix, Prof. Dr. Petr Korba, Prof. Dr. Ram Kaji Budhathoki, Dr. Samundra Gurung, Mr. Prasun Bajracharya
Outputs: Mobility and academic exchange, Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) installation at Kathmandu University.

D-VA Grid Project

Completed

Distribution Automation Tool for Visualization and Control of Automated Devices for a Reliable and Efficient Electric Distribution System.

Funded by Energize Nepal
View D-VA Distview software
Duration: February 2023 - December 2024
Project Partners: DoEEE (KU), NTNU (Norway), K&A Engineering Consultancy P.C.
Project Team: Dr. Samundra Gurung, Dr. Kamal Chapagain, Dr. Basanta Raj Pokhrel, Mr. Bibek Mallik, Mr. Phurba Tshering Sherpa, Mr. Nabindra Raj Shrestha, Mr. Pratyush Poudal, Ms. Ayushma Bhandari, Mr. Anil Poudel, Mr. Abhinash Jha
Outputs: Dynamic Visualization of the KU distribution system, 4 Conference papers.

REDS Project

Completed

Smart Urban Electric Distribution for a Reliable and Efficient Electric Power Supply to all Consumers.

Funded by NAST Nepal
Duration: March 2024 - February 2025
RA-Interns: Ms. Anu Dhakal (Masters student), Mr. Rohan Thapa (Undergraduate student), Mr. Rupesh Neupane (Undergraduate student)
Output: 1 Conference presentation, 1 Journal publication
Executive Summary:
This study focuses on the development of a tool for outage management. Data from various field devices such as smart meters and automated devices will be analyzed and visualized to help electric system operators monitor voltage quality. An AI-based algorithm will utilize this data to identify precise electrical fault locations and provide correct procedures for power restoration. The tool aims to reduce frequent power outages and energy loss, ultimately contributing to better urban development.

Publications

Conference Paper (ISIE 2024)

A Custom Developed Flexible Tool for Real-Time Distribution Grid Visualization

Nabindra Raj Shrestha, Phurba Tshering Sherpa, Samundra Gurung*, Kamal Chapagain, Bibek Mallik, Basanta Raj Pokhrel

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Conference Paper (ECTI-CON 2024)

Real Time Distribution Grid Visualization using Smart Meters

Phurba Tshering Sherpa, Nabindra Raj Shrestha, Kamal Chapagain, Basanta Raj Pokhrel, Sudhan Dahal, Prabal Bhattarai, Samundra Gurung*

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Journal Manuscript (IET)

Development of a Test-Bed for a Dynamic Visualization of the Distribution Grid

Phurba Tshering Sherpa, Nabindra Raj Shrestha, Samundra Gurung*, Kamal Chapagain, Basanta Raj Pokhrel, Bibek Mallik

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