BEHNAM TAMIMI

RESEARCH

Research Exprience

Research Associate, University of Waterloo (2018-2020)

  • Studied and coded a lightweight application with GUI that shows typical generator protection schemes based on the unit MVA ratings. The output highlights the relays ANSI numbers as well as a sample connection configuration. A free version of the APLICATION is available upon request.

  • Modeled and analyzed electricity demand using data analytics/machine learning tools and techniques. Based on the measurements and data analytics techniques, we explored how electricity consumption in the UW buildings varies over time to find out: Maximums and minimums, seasonal or periodic variations, long-term trends, and any abnormalities or potential problems in the buildings.

  • Studied, simulated, and analyzed the integration of energy storage systems into a modular power flow controller and introduced the Energy-storage-enhanced Hybrid Power Flow Controller (EHPFC); it is an NSERC project. EHPFC can accommodate electric vehicle chargers and other dc-connected components; the controller regulates fluctuation-prone variables.

  • Prepared a comprehensive research grant proposal (116 pages) with detailed work-breakdown-structure (WBS) and project particulars (budgeting for 5 years) to launch international research collaboration to design, implement, and build a prototype power flow controller.

  • Arranged, coordinated, and managed the yearly winter training workshop (NEST project) with participants from academia (University of Waterloo, University of Calgary, Ryerson University, University of New Brunswick, and University of Saskatchewan) and industry (AESO, IESO, NRStor, Rocky Mountain Power, and NRCan).

Doctoral Researcher, University of Waterloo (2013-2018)

  • Developed and modeled a novel power electronic device, Hybrid Power Flow Controller (HPFC), to reduce electricity production costs, improve power quality, and increase access to renewable energy resources in smart grids. This was a joint project with Hydro One.

  • Modeled and studied two benchmark test systems for voltage stability studies jointly with the IEEE Voltage Stability Task Force. This project required several types of studies including static PV curves and detailed time domain simulations and dealing with data in different formats including PTI's PSS-E and Powertech's DSAT.

  • Modeled and studied several benchmark test systems for the analysis and control of small-signal oscillatory dynamics in power systems jointly with the IEEE Task Force on Benchmark Systems for Stability Controls of the Power System Dynamic Performance Committee.

  • Published and presented several papers and reports discussing the results.

Junior Research Assistant, University of Waterloo (2009-2012)

  • Carried out feasibility studies of solar PV integration in Ontario, Canada: Rooftop vs. farms.

  • Modeled large/distributed solar PV for performance analysis in voltage stability and inter-area oscillations.

  • Studied system stability impact of distributed solar PV in Ontario, Canada, using detailed dynamic model of Ontario's grid.

  • Published and presented papers and reports discussing the results.

Technical Reviewer

  • IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid

    IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology

    IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy

    IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2012

    IEEE-PES ISGT Europe, 2011

    IEEE-PES General Meeting (Washington, DC), 2014