Brushless doubly fed machines (BDFMs) are gaining research interest globally as they offer a practical and reliable alternative to doubly fed induction generators (DFIGs), especially in remote areas like offshore …
Despite the increased global commitment to renewable energy (RE), developing countries still face several barriers to the diffusion of REs as competitor energy generation technologies. These impediments include technological, regulatory, …
CubeSats are nanosatellites of standardised dimensions based on multiple 10-cm-sided cubes. These satellites play various roles in space including being used for both educational and technology-demonstration purposes. In future, they …
Increased human anthropogenic activities such as shipping, offshore exploration, geophysical seismic surveys and naval sonar operations continuously change the soundscape in oceans. This, in turn, threatens the existence of ocean …
Microwave filters are essential parts of wireless communication systems with modern systems, particularly demanding low-cost filters with good frequency selectivity, wide stopbands, and compact size. Coupled resonator (CR) filters are …
The global drive to ensure a future built on sustainable energy is giving rise to the rapidly increasing penetration of variable renewable energy into modern power grids. This has piqued …
The increasing popularity of autonomous vehicles led to the development of driverless racing cars. Accordingly, the competitive nature of motorsport can now be combined with autonomous vehicle technology to drive …
South Africa’s private sector is under significant pressure to become energy efficient and employ sustainability principles. In this regard, it has long been implementing energy-saving mechanisms. Unfortunately, there seems to …
Loadshedding is not going away any time soon and Cape Town is trying to adapt as best it can. Professor Thinus Booysen of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering …
The internet of things (IoT) market is rapidly expanding as a result of the substantial demand for smart metering and control, asset tracking, remote monitoring, and several other applications necessary …
