ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
OUR EXPERTISE
As part of INCESA, our center integrates theory and practice to incubate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the complex electromechanical systems, the mechatronics and robotics systems and the newest power grids technologies. We are committed in providing smart alternatives for increasing of the living standard and finding solutions to the challenges of clean energy and climate change, through research, as well as education
WHAT WE HAVE
Laboratory of Innovative Techniques and Processes in Complex Electromechanical Systems
SERVICES:
Industrial research and experimental development in the field of complex electromechanical systems: active power filters; high energetic performance static converters for dedicated applications (induction heating systems, regenerative systems); electrical traction motors; high performance control algorithms; efficient storage technologies for intermittent generation units; integration and management of the clean energy sources for improving the quality and operation stability.
RESEARCH TOPICS:
Active Power Filter
High energetic performance static converters
Regenerative systems
Induction heating systems
Electrical traction motors
Neuro-fuzzy control algorithms
Optimised orientation of solar pannels
Digital motion control by DSP, MCU, FPGA
Renewable energy sources
Clean energy
CAD programs
Very high level programming language
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES:
Development of theoretical and experimental research in the field of complex electromechanical systems
Technology transfer to industry through partenership research and projects
Increasing acces to financial resources for research through participation in national and European projects
Creating the appropriate framework for the development and exploitation of research potential of Master’s and doctoral students
Increasing the national and international visibility of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Craiova
Research Facilities and Tools:
System for the analysis and diagnosis of resonant and PWM converters:
High performance industrial computer; Tektronix MSO4104B-L scope
DSP R&D DS 1104
Three phase resonant inverter.
Integrated DSP system for control, monitoring and diagnosis in power electronics applied in active filtering and performant electric drives:
Portable Industrial Computer
Programmable three-phase nonsinusoidal voltage source
Three phase PWM Rectifier.
System for the study of distributed generation systems:
Wind turbine with integrated brake unit
Equipment for evaluation of the renewable energies potential (meteo data-logger for air temperature/humidity, wind speed/direction, piranometer) Industrial computer
Integrated system for the validation of industrial process control algorithms:
Complete platforms for motion control for brushless motors and induction motors
Integrated Development Environment with very high
levelprogramming language
Real-time development system programmable under Matlab FPGA development system.
Hybrid system for electric power supply based on renewable:
Polycrystalline Photovoltaic panel
Remote monitoring system.
System for the study of electrical equipment for ecological vehicles:
Diagnosing the defects of electrical machines
Study of electronic stability control
ABS+ASR+EBD+ESP
Stand for study of electrical equipment of a car motor;
Computerized fuel cell.
Laboratory of Informative Techniques and Processes in Mechatronics and Robotics
“Cutting-edge research in Mechatronics and Robotics, and solutions for current and potential future needs of regional and international industries“
SERVICES:
The laboratory mainly undertakes basic and generic research in these areas in collaboration with the industry, other research centres and laboratories, and universities.
Our objective is to deterministically produce higher performance at lower costs.
RESEARCH TOPICS:
Complex and unconventional algorithms and controlsystems for MRSS (fuzzy, neuronal, adaptive, robust, control in fault conditions, etc.)
Flexible manufacturing processes
Applications of the MRSS for specific domains (assembly tasks, medical services, person assistance, rehabilitationetc.)
Wheeled mobile robots navigation,
path planning and control systems, collision avoidance
Biped and multi-legged locomotion
MRSS in automotive industry
Telecontrol systems of the MRSS,
telepresence and teleoperation
Control systems of the robots in
cooperative and coordinative tasks
Using smart materials (ER, MR, SMA etc.)
to MRSS
Unconventional MRSS (hyper-redundant structures, modular and reconfigurable structures, biorobotics, under actuated structures, MEMS, etc.)
Haptic and human-machine interfaces
Smart houses
Pattern recognition, robot vision, visual servoing
Wearable robotics
Virtual reality
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES:
Mechatronic or Robotic Structures and Systems(MRSS) design
MRSS kinematic and dynamic modelling and simulation
MRSS control
MRSS integration in complex manufacturing systems, applications
Research Facilities and Tools:
Full-HD 3D displayAlioscopy 42″ – for real-time graphics, professional imaging, design and prototyping.
Robot Kuka KR 6 R900 sixxAgilus with gripper and compliance system – for robotic applications design.
Head Mounted Display – OculusRift Developer – for virtual application testing and design.
“All in one” HMI and PLC; – for control algorithms and systems implementation.
System for high speed image acquisition with dedicated software – for image acquisition and pattern recognition.
HMI and programmable logic controllers – for control algorithms and systems implementation
Digital printer for printing directly on objects with dedicated software
Linear axes with control system – for mechatronic system design and implementation.
3D design software – design, simulation, animation for a large domain of applications in mechatronics and robotics.
SCADA software and testing system – for the development and testing of SCADA applications.
Laser engraving and cutting machine with dedicated software – for achievement of designed components.
Computer-controlled milling machine with 3 axes and dedicated software – for achievement of designed components.
Dual Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator.
CyberGlove Data Glove, PolhemusFastrak, CyberGlove SDK.
Laboratory of Innovative Techniques and Processes in Smart Grids
“Research key issues related to energy transmission and integration of renewable energy systems to the current grid and future smart grids.Our goal: cleaner, more resilient and less expensive power system operation..”
SERVICES:
Contract-based classic research and specialised consultancy;
Research assistance for beneficiaries intending to use the INCESA’s logistics and know-how;
Research hosting within the laboratory carried out by employees of the beneficiaries within the Master’s or doctoral programmes;
Start-up research for companies by applying the solutions, techniques and methods developed within the laboratory;
Research in partnership within national or EU research programmes with similar entities in Europe, in areas of power systems & Smart Grids
RESEARCH TOPICS:
Grid Side Management
Generation and Distributed Energy
Resources (DER)
Integration of distributed generation
Real time monitoring of the grid
Virtual power plants
Smart Home/Buildings
Driving of the active electrical consumers
Demand response
Advance Metering (AM)
Energy efficiency
Voltage control and reactive power
EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) tests
PQ (Power Quality) tests and analysis
Microgrids
Diagnosis tools
Big data analysis for grid management
Electricity Market
Analysis of technology market in
the Smart Grids
Regulation schemes
Trading schemes
Impact of RES integration
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES:
The SMART GRIDS laboratory complements the simulation studies with testing and analysis of components of power systems. The laboratory activity is supported by the most valuable specialised software library at the national level, as well as by high-performance test equipment. This will make the power system research and education bring benefits to both the university and industry
Research Facilities and Tools:
Tools for assessment of energy system operation and efficiency
Professional 2-points RayCAm infrared thermal vision camera CA1888
Intelligent Fault and cables locator system vLOCPro2
3-phase x 3-points power analyzer system MAVOWATT 30
3-phase power analyzer system MAVOWATT 240
Secondary circuits analyzer MI2892
Software library for design, simulation and analysis of power systems – commercial and academic licenses
ETAP 14.1.0
PowerWorld Simulator 18
Paladin DesignBase 5.0
PSCAD x4
EMTP-RV 3.3
NEPLAN 5.5.3
ELCAD/Engineering Base
SmartFlow EUROSTAG 5.1
Matlab R2015 & Simulink
LabVIEW 20154
PQViewPRO
Facilities and tools for testing and analysis of RES operation
Experimental system for analysis of solar conversion phenomena: PV system 3.45 kW & energy storage units 12V-250 Ah&thermo solar installation 43 kW
National norms agreed system for renewable energy units performance evaluation: remote acquisition system, power analyzers, specialized software PqVIEW PRO
Tools for prosumers evaluation
ALLENERGY 7 energy efficient building software design
Professional software for buildings’ energetic evaluation EnergyPro&EnergyAudit
Fluids experimental plant with data acquisition GUNT variable speed pump 370 W
WS-GP1 Compact Weather Station
EMC and Power Quality Testing
GTEM 750 Cell
Compact system for immunity testing, ITS 6006 Model
Specialized software for immunity, emission and radiation test WIN6000, EMC32, GTEM3
Projects:
| • Project no. 104/31.20.2017. “Study on design and strategies for system development and units in the structure of the national anti-hail system”, Beneficiary: „General designer of national anti-hail system and increase rainfall” |
| • Experimental project no. 542/08.09.2019 “Power supply of the lighting network from photovoltaic panels in “Criva” anti-hail local point”, Beneficiary: „General designer of national |
| • Internal research grant no. 29c / 27.01.2014, “Research on increasing the efficiency of photovoltaic panels using intelligent structures for concentrating solar radiation” |
| • Project no. 3C/04.04.2016. “Research, studies, analysis to determine the characteristics of some components of electrical equipment from the Cummins Generator Technologies”, Beneficiary: Cummins Generator Technologies Craiova |
| • Project no. 16C/2012 “Research on determining characteristics for industrial oils from high power transformers”, Beneficiary: SC NET GROUP COMMUNICATIONS SRL, Pitesti |
| • Project no. 19C/2011 “Research on the physical-mechanical properties of rubber products and the modernization of methods and equipment for testing them”, Beneficiary: S.C. ARTEGO S.A. Tg. Jiu |
| • Knowledge Transfer Partnership “Partnerships for knowledge transfer, technological and applied research for innovative solutions of intelligent systems to increase energy efficiency” Project 76/08.09.2016, SMIS 105687, 2016-2021. |
| • Knowledge Transfer Partnership “Intelligent, energy efficient traction system for new generations of light rail vehicles, Project 59/05.09.2016, SMIS 106021, 2016-2021. |
| • Knowledge Transfer Partnership “Research and knowledge transfer in the field of software instruments and technologies for computerization of the industrial processes”, Project 61/05.09.2016, SMIS 105736, 2016-2021 |
| • Project STAR Nr: 155/20.07.2017: “Hybrid power source for pseudo satellites”, Beneficiary: University of Craiova |
Partners:
Authority for the Administration of the National Anti-hail System and Increase Rainfall
• SPIACT Craiova
• Romanian Academy of Technical Sciences ASTR, Craiova Branch
• ICMET Craiova
• SC INDA SRL Craiova
• SC INDAELTRAC SRL Craiova
• SC RELOC SA Craiova
• SC SOFTRONIC SRL Craiova
• INAS SA Craiova
• CESI AUTOMATION SRL Craiova
• SC TEHNOIND ELECTRIC SRL Craiova