My projects
HydroBoat
HydroBoat is an autonomous robotic system designed to help clean water bodies by collecting floating debris. The robot gathers waste into a collection bag mounted at its rear and, once the bag is full, autonomously navigates back to the shore. The collected waste is then deployed at a dedicated docking station, from where it can be safely retrieved by municipalities or other responsible authorities for proper disposal.This project was a small step toward addressing water pollution and sustainable waste management through engineering innovation.
Modelling and Simulation of a Solar PV–Electrolyser–Hydrogen Fuel Cell Based Power System for a Three-Phase Load
This project focused on integrating solar photovoltaic systems with hydrogen energy storage, where solar power is used for hydrogen production through an electrolyser, and the stored hydrogen is later utilized in a fuel cell–based power system to supply a three-phase load. The complete system was modelled and simulated to study energy flow, control logic, and system performance.
I am extremely grateful to Dr. Kamala Devi, Scientist-F, for her valuable guidance, constant support, and technical insights throughout the project. I would also like to thank ANERT for providing an excellent learning environment and exposure to real-world renewable energy applications.
HYBRAUX
A supercapacitor-based hybrid energy storage system (HESS) for electric vehicles (EVs),In this system, the battery and supercapacitor work together, each handling what they are best at. The battery provides high energy density, making it suitable for steady cruising and long-duration power demands. The supercapacitor, with its high power density and fast charge discharge capability, handles sudden power demands such as acceleration, hill climbing, and regenerative braking.By allowing the supercapacitor to manage these high peak currents, HYBRAUX significantly reduces stress on the battery, minimizing deep current spikes and frequent charge discharge cycles.
Harmonic Mitigation in Non-Linear Loads Using Shunt Active Power Filter (Sh-APF)”
Completed a power systems project on harmonic mitigation in three-phase non-linear loads. Designed and simulated a Shunt Active Power Filter (Sh-APF) for power quality improvement.Implemented Synchronous Reference Frame (SRF) theory with hysteresis current control.Analyzed real-time harmonic distortion observed in practical electrical systems.Injected measured THD values to replicate real-world distribution conditions.Achieved THD reduction from ~22% to below 5%, meeting IEEE standards.System was fully modeled and simulated in MATLAB/Simulink.Project strengthened my understanding of power quality and distribution systems.Looking forward to real-time and hardware-based implementation.
Modelling and Simulation of a Solar PV–Electrolyser–Hydrogen Fuel Cell Based Power System for a Three-Phase Load
This project focused on integrating solar photovoltaic systems with hydrogen energy storage, where solar power is used for hydrogen production through an electrolyser, and the stored hydrogen is later utilized in a fuel cell–based power system to supply a three-phase load. The complete system was modelled and simulated to study energy flow, control logic, and system performance.
