FYP Titles for Academic Session 2022/2023-Electrical Programme

No FYP Titles Synopsis/Requirement Supervisor

1- Optimization algorithms for load flow In this project, the load flow problem will be solved using optimization algorithms.
analysis MATLAB programming skill is required.
2- Improved algorithm for optimal dispatch In this project, the optimal power dispatch problem will be solved using
optimization algorithms. Dr Tay Lea
MATLAB programming skill is required. Tien
3- Improved algorithm for optimal power In this project, a few load flow algorithms namely Gauss-Seidel, Newton- LOO POOI CHUNG
flow Raphson, and Fast Decoupled are studied, implemented, and modified for
improvement on power systems.
MATLAB programming skill is required.
4- Impacts of Flexible Line Rating System Strong interest in programming
Toward Power System Reliability
5- Impacts of Battery Energy Storage Strong interest in programming AMIRUL ISYRAF BIN
System Toward Power System Reliability ALIASGAR Ir Ts. Dr. Teh
6- Reliability Evaluation of Power System Strong interest in programming NUR MASYITAH Jiashen
Using the Monte Carlo Method MAISARAH BINTI
ABD MALIK @
KHADZIR
7- Multilevel Inverter Output Characteristics The aim is to analyse the output waveforms produced by multilevel inverters FATIN AMIRAH
Analysis at Different Switching using different switching frequencies ranging from fundamental switching BINTI MOHAMED
Frequency frequency modulation to high switching frequency modulation. The significance
AZAHAR
of switching frequency towards inverter at different multilevel output steps is to
be studied. (Matlab Simulation)
8- Evaluation of Isolated Type Multilevel Recent isolated type multilevel inverter topologies are able to implement different Ooi Wei Tao
Inverter with Different DC Source DC source schemes to produce different outputs without the need to modify
Selection Scheme anything except for switching combinations. This study aims to analyse the Dr Muhammad
advantages and disadvantages of these different DC source selection schemes Najwan
towards the output of multilevel inverters. (Matlab Simulation) Hamidi
9- Switching Angle Optimization Analysis The influence of switching angle optimization is to be studied on low-level Nazrun Naim Bin
on Low-Level Multilevel Inverter multilevel inverters. The aim is to establish an understanding of whether the Sobri
difference is hugely significant compared to standard modulation techniques.
(Matlab Simulation)
10- Evaluation of Modified Hill Climbing
MPPT Algorithms
11- Design of Three-phase Permanent
Magnet Brushless DC Motor
12- Design and Simulation of Three-phase
Transformer
13- Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor
Drive for Electric Bicycle
14- Balancing Control of Battery Banks in
Electric Vehicles using a DC-DC
Converter
The aim is to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of recently developed SITI KHADIJAH
modified hill climbing MPPT algorithms compared to standard MPPT algorithms BINTI
under different test conditions. (Matlab Simulation)
SHAMSULKAMAL
Three-phase permanent magnet brushless DC (PM BLDC) motor is widely Allen Bradley
popular for traction drive in electric bicycles. In this project, you will design and Lazurus
simulate a three-phase PM BLDC motor that is suitable for use in the application
of electric bicycles. Initially, you should analytically estimate the power, torque,
and speed requirements needed for a typical electric bicycle and its rider in
normal road conditions. From here, you determine the motor sizing, number of
stator slots, number of rotor poles, and winding arrangement. The motor 2D
model is then constructed in simulation software where motor performances can
be computed and analyzed further. Simulation software used: COMSOL or
Ansoft Maxwell.
Course required: EEK474 Design of Electrical Machines
In this project, the student is expected to design and simulate a three-phase NIGEL TEO TSAI AP. Ir. Dr
transformer. The student is to estimate the transformer sizing based on the LUNG Dahaman
power, voltage, and current ratings. A Proper selection of copper wires is Ishak
determined in terms of the number of turns and wire diameter. An appropriate
2D model of the transformer is constructed and simulated in the simulation
software. Open-circuit condition, onload condition, electrical losses, and
efficiency should be modelled to predict the transformer performance. Software
used: Comsol or Ansoft Maxwell
Course required: EEK474 Design of Electrical Machines
In this project, you will simulate a three-phase permanent magnet brushless dc Zainuri Aiman Bin
motor drive system for an electric bicycle using Matlab Simulink. You need to Zainal Fithri
control the motor speed and torque so that the traction drive can result in
satisfactory performance for the bicycle motion. Simulation software used:
Matlab Simulink Course required: EEK474 Design of Electrical Machines
The project aims to investigate the use of an emerging DC-DC converter to WONG WAI KIN
perform state-of-charge balancing control of battery cells in an electric vehicle.
With balancing control, the capacity of battery bank can be fully utilized and the
performance of the electric vehicle can be improved. Requirement: EEK373
Advanced Power Electronics, MATLAB Dr. Ooi Chia Ai
15- Control of a DC-DC Converter to Improve The project aims to investigate the use of intelligent control to select battery cells MUHAMMAD
the Performance of Battery Management to be enabled in the battery banks of an electric vehicle. With appropriate control, ZHAFRI BIN MOHD
Systems in Electric Vehicles the best cell combination can be selected and thus the performance of the battery
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management system in an electric vehicle can be improved. Requirement:
EEK373 Advanced Power Electronics, MATLAB
16- Effects of DC-DC Converter Parameters The project aims to investigate the effects of parameters of a DC-DC converter ANIS MAZNI BINTI
on the Performance of an Electric Vehicle on the performance of an electric vehicle. The parameters include output voltage ROSLIM
ripple, output current ripple, power, efficiency etc. Requirement: EEK373
Advanced Power Electronics, MATLAB
17- Modeling and Simulation of 100kW Two- The grid-connected PV (GPV) generation system has become a focal interest Muhammad
Stage Three-Phase Grid-connected nowadays as it offers abundant opportunities to harvest free energy sources from Shahmi bin Mat
Photovoltaic Generation System sunlight. The main issues lie in how to deliver the maximum available power from
Zainuddin
the PV arrays where the types of its electrical parameters are in DC quantities
form which later converted into the symmetrical three-phase AC utility grid
without compromising the quality of the injected power. The maximum power
point tracking (MPPT), converter switching and power filter arrangements are
vital for the effectiveness of the designated 100kW two-stage three-phase GPV
generation system. (Software)
18- Design and Implementations of Photovoltaic (PV) system is an electrical generator that has been widely used Jegannesh A/L
Maximum Power Point Tracking due to the ease of implementation and less maintenance. However, PV arrays S.Sivasharen
Technique for Photovoltaic (PV) System have constrained related to generator conversion efficiency and the amount of
incorporated with High Gain DC-DC power produced due to inconsistence of irradiation and temperature levels. This
Boost Converter issue can be solved by a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) approach. This
research discusses the MPPT technique with High Gain DC-DC Boost Converter Ir. Dr.
using the Perturb and Observe (P&O) algorithm. The same P&O algorithm is Muhammad
tested in the conventional converter to further analyze the performance and Hafeez
superiority of each converter. (Software/Hardware) Mohamed
19- Assessment on the Current Transformer The use of nonlinear load or devices such as rectifiers, converters, and other Muhammad Adli Hariri
(CT) performance under the Effects of devices utilizing solid-state switching has been demanding in both industries and Bin Mohd Ribi
Power System Harmonics commercial sectors. Unfortunately, heavy use of power electronics devices can
lead to the considerable harmonic distortions in the distribution feeder. The
increased levels of harmonic currents in distribution systems creating concern
for the utility providers as it may disrupt normal operation of devices and increase
operating costs. Therefore, this research focus on the performance of Current

20- Input current stress reduction based on
2-phase Interleaved Buck Converter for
electric bicycle controller
21- Fault detection of electrical motor based
on thermal imaging and machine learning
22- Development of an IoT based power
analyzer
Transformer (CT) operates under harmonics condition and their effects on
transformer differential protection. (Hardware)
Normally, a conventional dc to dc converter (single stage buck converter) is used
to step down the voltage from 24V battery to DC motor in electric bicycle drive
circuit. Due to the issue in high input inrush current at starting, there is a need to
come out with multilevel dc to dc converter (2 stages or more) design study in
order to limit and reduce the inrush current to the motor. A comparative analysis
of inrush input current (rms and peak to peak) in conventional single phase Buck
converter (1p-CBC) and two phase interleaved Buck converter (2p-IBC) can be
done in Matlab environment and the hardware implementation in 250W electric
bicycle system. The two phase interleaved Buck converter provides advantages
in the reduction of inrush input current therefore increase the converter efficiency
and reduce the current stress on switches and diodes. (Software and Hardware)
The surface temperature of an electrical motor will change when faults occur. YAP JUN HONG
This property can be used to diagnose the health of a motor. In this project, the
temperature distribution of a motor will be captured using a thermal camera. The
thermal images will then be analyzed using machine learning technique such as
convolutional neural network to identify and classify the motor's fault. This
project involves writing MATLAB or Python code to process the thermal images.
Requirement:
1. Have some basic knowledge of MATLAB or Python programming
2. Have interest to learn image processing and machine learning/AI techniques
The purpose of this project is to develop a power analyzer using microcontroller. AMMAR WAFIQ
The meter should be able to measure electrical properties such as current, BIN ROHIM
voltage, active power, reactive power, power factor and harmonic components.
The project involves interfacing of current and voltage sensors to the Ir. Dr. Teoh
microcontroller, programming the microcontroller and displaying the data on a Soo Siang
graphic LCD. It should also able to send data to a PC and an IoT cloud server
for analysis.
Requirement:
1. This project involves hardware and software programming
2. Have some experience and interest in developing Arduino or Raspberry Pi
application
23- Development of an IoT based The objective of this project is to develop a system that can monitor and maintain Yugendran A/L
environmental monitoring system for the environmental conditions for smart farming. The parameters to be monitored Sreetharan
smart farming are such as humidity, temperature, soil moisture and lighting conditions. The
purpose is to keep the environment in an optimum condition for farming. The
system should have IoT capability to send the environmental data to a cloud
server for monitoring and analysis.
1.This project involves hardware and software programming
2. Have some experience and interest in developing Arduino or Raspberry Pi
application

24- Study of The Reliability and Stability
Performance of Electric Vehicle Battery
Battery cells and modules are critical to the reliability and stability of the power MUHAMMAD
supply system of an EV. There are other components that could be a failure ROHAIZAL BIN TAIB
which can cause a system breakdown. Thus, the factors and characteristics that
can influence the performance of EV batteries must be studied. A few related
assessments should be done to observe the EV’s reliability and stability.

25- Internet of Things-Based Solar Tracker A connected object can be controlled online from the Internet of Things (IoT) and Qawiem Naif Bin
System can send, receive, and process various and varied data. A low-cost IoT solution Qisti
should be used to monitor and control an intelligent solar tracker system for
performance evaluation. The solution also includes alert notifications to inform a
remote user through phone or mail (or both) when a sensor has reached a
specific predefined event. The answer is designed based on low-cost and easy-
to-use hardware and software and an online open-source IoT platform. (The Dr.
solar tracker has been readied. The student needs to develop the IoT system Noramalina
and build a connection with the solar tracker, then observe the performance) Abdullah

26- Study of a Photovoltaic/ Battery-Energy
Storage Powered for Water Quality
Monitoring System
A PV/BES system was used as the main energy system of the monitoring Muhammad Zahid
system. The PV and BES capacities were optimized to provide uninterrupted Bin Bakurudin
electrical energy to the monitoring system. Water quality is an essential aspect
of remaining continuous clean water and order to provide early warning of severe
water quality. The water sample shouldn’t be contaminated due to air, chemical,
or other aspects. Thus, a portable and reliable PV-BES should be developed to
support an exemplary process of water quality monitoring system. The sensitivity
of the PV-BES system will be investigated.
27- Development of a Real-Time Energy An energy management system is defined as a system that employs Livesh A/L
Visualization and Information Dashboard microprocessors, sensors, and other devices configured into a network to Santhakumar
monitor and control electricity use. Energy visualization systems, enable users
to visualize their energy use in real-time, to visualize patterns of use, peaks in
energy use, and signals of any anomalies. This provides further context for users
to better manage their overall energy use in real-time, instead of waiting for a
monthly utility bill. A visualization dashboard will be developed and tested.
28- Analysis of shadowing losses in Solar power is one of the largest renewable energy sources in the world. With RUDY AMEERUL
conventional and half-cell photovoltaics photovoltaic systems, electrical energy can be generated wherever the sun is ZULKARNAEN BIN
solar panels. located. Shadowing losses is one of the major losses in PV system which
ZAIDI
required detailed investigation.
29- Analysis of shadowing losses in the rear Solar power is one of the largest renewable energy sources in the world. With MUHAMAD
side of Bifacial photovoltaics with direct photovoltaic systems, electrical energy can be generated wherever the sun is FIRDAUS BIN
and diffuse radiation. located. Shadowing losses is one of the major losses in PV system which Dr. Mohd
ZAKARIA
required detailed investigation. Khairunaz Mat
30- Vertical performance of conventional and Solar power is one of the largest renewable energy sources in the world. With MATTHEW TAN Desa
bifacial photovoltaic for building photovoltaic systems, electrical energy can be generated wherever the sun is HONG KENG
integrated application. located. Vertical installation of PV panels is becoming more prominent in building
and high-rise structures.
31- Fault detection and analysis of Solar power is one of the largest renewable energy sources in the world. With Soh Jing Cheng
Photovoltaics panel performance using photovoltaic systems, electrical energy can be generated wherever the sun is
thermal images. located. Thermal imaging allows different perspectives of fault analysis in PV
systems.
32- LLC Resonant Converter for Electric This research studies an electric vehicle (EV) fast charger with a Lithium-Ion Phavitthra a/p
Vehicle Fast Chargers Battery (LIB) and Super-Capacitor (SC). The charger consists of AC/DC rectifier Vadivel Murugan
and LLC (Inductor-Inductor-Capacitor) resonant Full bridge converter. The LLC
resonant converter has high-efficiency and low switching loss because of Zero Dr. Mohamed
Voltage Switching (ZVS). In general, the fast charger algorithm uses the Salem
Constant Current (CC) mode and Constant Voltage (CV). The CC mode starts Mohamed
at first and then the CV mode finishes. The efficiency of the fast charger Othman
approach will be analyzed and verified by simulation using MATLAB/ Simulink.
33- Multiport LLC Resonant Converter for LLC resonant converters are becoming increasingly more attractive in grid- NUR ZARIFAH BINTI
Energy storage and Grid-Tied Hybrid connected applications with integrated Fuel cell systems and energy storage HAMID
System systems (ESS). In this Research, a multiport bidirectional LLC resonant
converter for grid-tied systems is proposed. In addition, a bidirectional behavior

34- A grid-tied Fuel Cell Multilevel Inverter
with PQ Control Scheme
35- Design and analysis of permanent
magnet synchronous machines for small-
scale applications
36- Development of the EOS and ESD
generation circuit by a piezoelectric
igniter for validation of simulation result
for Industry tester application
37- Electrical field analysis using FEM for
various types of cavities formed in epoxy
resin that causes the partial discharge
occurrence.
38- Electrical field analysis using FEM for
various contamination levels coated on
the glass type pin insulator under 11kV
rated voltage
is introduced to achieve both the forward (discharge mode) and backward
(charge mode) operation of the proposed converter. The proposed topology
consists of an integrated bidirectional converter for the battery system, a
bidirectional LLC resonant converter, a voltage source inverter for grid-tied
operation and the Fuel-cell system. The proposed topology will be modelled with
MATLAB/Simulink to validate different operation conditions.
This research deals with a grid-tied fuel cell inverter control by employing the Dr. Mohamed
active and reactive power control strategy. The fuel cell stack generates 100 kW Salem
to supply a local load while exporting and importing power to the grid through the Mohamed
interfacing inverter, depending on the demand. The inverter must comply with Othman
the grid power quality requirement by generating power with less than 5 % of
total harmonic distortions or both the current and the voltage harmonics.
Additionally, the multilevel inverter frequency and voltage are expected to follow
the grid frequency and voltage. The system, including the grid-tied fuel cell and
the grid, will be simulated MATLAB/Simulink to assess the developed control
system's performance.
This topic aims to design and analyze permanent magnet synchronous machines
(PMSM) with external rotor topology for direct drive of a small-scale system AP Ir. Dr.
application. The computer-aided design (CAD) process will include both Rosmiwati
analytical and numerical methods. Mohd Mokhtar
Requirement: Knowledge and interest in electrical machines, finite element
method (FEM) .
The project involves in the circuit development of electrical over stress (EOS) Muhammad Syamir
and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) from a piezoelectric igniter to validate the bin Abdul Kader
previous simulation study (past FYP thesis).
(involve hardware)
The project involves in modelling three or four types of cavities formed in epoxy MUHAMMAD AP Ir. Dr.
resin insulation material and the electric field analysis will be carried out for those RAFIQHILMI BIN Mohamad
cavities using finite element method (FEM) under uniform electrode
MOHD ZAINI Kamarol Mohd
configuration. The high voltage source that causes the partial discharge
Jamil
occurrence will be assigned in this simulation work.
The project involves simulation work in modelling four contamination level NUR HIDAYAH
(heavy, medium, low and clean) coated entire a single pin insulator under 11kV BINTI MOHD
rated voltage using FEM that causes the occurrence of dry band arcing. SALLEH
39- ROBOTIC GRIPPER TECHNOLOGY: The student is required to work on a control strategy to control the resonance NUR NAJIHAH AP. Dr.
Closed-loop control of a Wireless Power frequency of the converter circuit for Wireless Power Transfer. The end BINTI MUSTAFFA Muhammad
Transfer Circuit for Robotic Gripper application will be tested on a real industrial robot to measure the effectiveness Nasiruddin
Application. of the power transfer. Mahyuddin
40 - Design and simulation of inductor based This project is focusing on designing one of block in power management unit Lim Zhi Tong
power management unit integrated integrated chip which band gap reference circuitry and rectifier. The block will
circuit (IC) using 180 nm process CMOS design using 180 nm process CMOS technology. The outcome of project to
technology produce the PMU IC that be able to harvest the ac voltage from coil using a
concept of magnetic field induction. The requirement of this project:
1. knowledge in power management circuit based on power electronic course
2. Familiar with synopsis and cadence software specific using during Intel elite
internship program, 3. Understanding on basic electronic devices and analog
circuitry. AP. Dr.
41- Development of flexible-hybrid printed This project is focusing on simulation and fabrication of flexible printed circuit MUHAMMAD AZMI Asrulnizam
circuitry board for wearable pH sensor board with raspberyy pi micro controller to control printable pH sensor. The BIN SHAH ALIAS Abd Manaf
application project will involve the circuit simulation using multisim or pspice, then design the
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PCB using PCB software such as altium, eagle or orcidcis. The design circuit will
be fabricated using print screen technique on the flexible substrate using carbon
ink. The final outcome of this project is characterization of performance of the
circuit such as current rating, sensor performance and reliability of the circuit.
The requirement of the project; 1. Understanding the circuit based on circuit
theory 1 and 2; 2. Familiar with pspice or multisim software for circuit simulation
3. Understanding the electronic devices.
42- Investigation of Triboelectric The principle of TENGs is based on the coupling of triboelectric charging and
Nanogenerator (TENG) electrostatic induction. Generally, when two materials contact each other,
chemical bonds are formed at some parts of the interface, and charges are
transferred between the interfaces to balance the electrochemical potential,
AP. Dr. Zuraini
thereby generating triboelectric charges. Driven by external forces, the
Dahari
frictionally charged interfaces move with each other, causing the potential
difference in TENGs to change periodically. Under short circuit conditions, an
alternating current flows through the load to achieve an electrostatic balance
between the two electrodes. In this project, student need to develop a simple
triboelectric nanogenerator and investigate the characteristics.
43- High Speed Phase-Frequency Detector OPPSTAR FYP Poowinraj Hong Dr. Mohd Tafir
with Programmable Output Pulse Width Peir Der Mustaffa
to Avoid Dead-Zone