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Coverage Optimization of Eureka Digital Sound Broadcasting Single Frequency Network Using Simulated Annealing and Particle Swarm Optimization Open

Joseph Sospeter Salawa, Elijah Mwangi, Nerey H. Mvungi · 2023

Due to scarcity of bandwidth available for sound broadcasting, Digital sound broadcasting Technology is emerging to be the Technology of resort in sound broadcasting industry towards replacing the analogue sound broadcasting currently domi…

A Low Latency Secure Communication Architecture for Microgrid Control Open

Aron Kondoro, Imed Ben Dhaou, Hannu Tenhunen, Nerey H. Mvungi · 2021

The availability of secure, efficient, and reliable communication systems is critical for the successful deployment and operations of new power systems such as microgrids. These systems provide a platform for implementing intelligent and a…

Socio-Technical Perspective for Electronic Tax Information System in Tanzania Open

Lucas Ngowi, Ellen Kalinga, Nerey H. Mvungi · 2021

Socio-technical systems theory has rarely been used by system architects in setting up computing systems. However, the role of socio-technical concepts in computing, which is becoming social in nature, has made the concepts more relevant a…

A Novel Load Forecasting Model for Automatic Fault Clearance in Secondary Distribution Electric Power Grid using an Extended-Multivariate Nonlinear Regression Open

Hussein Bakiri, Hellen Maziku, Nerey H. Mvungi, Hamisi Ndyetabura, Massawe Libe · 2021

Smart grid is an emerging platform adopted by many electric power utility companies to enhance proper service delivery as well as cost-effective operations. Automatic Fault Detection and Clearance (AFDC) is a part of intelligent technology…

An improved backward/forward sweep power flow method based on network tree depth for radial distribution systems Open

Shamte Kawambwa, Rukia J. Mwifunyi, Daudi Mnyanghwalo, Hamisi Ndyetabura, Ellen Kalinga , et al. · 2021

Towards the Establishment of a Robust Load Forecasting Mechanism in Tanzania Grid: A Study to Investigate Effect of Air Temperature and Daytime on Electricity Consumption in Residential Buildings Open

Hussein Bakiri, Hellen Maziku, Nerey H. Mvungi, Libe Valentine Massawe, Hamisi Ndyetabura · 2021

- The current phenomenon of electric power management is towards the adoption of smart grid technologies to achieve efficient utility management processes such as transmission and distribution. Electric load forecasting has become an impor…

Multiagent based fault localisation and service restoration in Tanzanian secondary distribution network Open

Rukia J. Mwifunyi, Nerey H. Mvungi, Mussa Kissaka · 2021

Fault Localisation and Service Restoration (FLSR) is a fundamental function during the distribution system’s fault management process for improved service reliability and resilience. In Tanzania, fault management in the Secondary Distribut…

Room Semantics and Terms in Hotel Chains Communication Open

Ronald Ojino, Luisa Mich, Nerey H. Mvungi · 2020

Software Defined Communication Network Reliability for Secondary Distribution Power Grid Open

Yona Andegelile, Hellen Maziku, Nerey H. Mvungi, Mussa Kissaka · 2020

Operations automation of Secondary Distribution Electrical Power Grid (SDEPG) requires reliable communication network to facilitate end to end power grid visibility and control through various sensors and actuators deployed across the powe…

Enhanced Magnetic Wireless Sensor Network Algorithm for Traffic Flow Monitoring in Low-Speed Congested Traffic Open

Haji Said Fimbombaya, Nerey H. Mvungi, Hamisi Ndyetabura, Hashimu Uledi Iddi · 2020

Traffic flow monitoring using magnetic wireless sensor networks in chaotic cities of developing countries represents an emergent technology. One of the challenges facing such deployment is the development of effective detection signal-proc…

Mutual Capacity Building through North-South Collaboration Using Challenge-Driven Education Open

Anna-Karin Högfeldt, Anders Rosén, Christine Mwase, Ann Lantz, Lena Gumaelius , et al. · 2019

The urgent need for actions in the light of the global challenges motivates international policy to define roadmaps for education on all levels to step forward and contribute with new knowledge and competencies. Challenge-Driven Education …

Distributed approach in fault localisation and service restoration: State-of-the-Art and future direction Open

Rukia J. Mwifunyi, Mussa Kissaka, Nerey H. Mvungi · 2019

This paper presents a survey of recent development in Fault Localisation and Service Restoration (FLSR) following electrical disturbance in Power Distribution Systems (PDS) based on distributed approaches. Distributed approaches have been …

Load-shedding techniques for microgrids: A comprehensive review Open

Diana Rwegasira, Imed Ben Dhaou, Aron Kondoro, Amleset Kelati, Nerey H. Mvungi , et al. · 2019

Abstract: The increasing interest in integrating renewable energies source has raised concerns about control operations. The presence of new energy sources, distributed storage, power electronic devices and commun…

A Demand-Response Scheme Using Multi-Agent System for Smart DC Microgrid Open

Diana Rwegasira, Imed Ben Dhaou, Aron Kondoro, Anastasia Anagnostou, Amleset Kelati , et al. · 2018

This article describes a framework for load shedding techniques using dynamic pricing and multi-agent system. The islanded microgrid uses solar panels and battery energy management system as a source of energy to serve remote communities w…

Performance Evaluation of Magnetic Wireless Sensor Networks Algorithm for Traffic Flow Monitoring in Chaotic Cities Open

Haji Said Fimbombaya, Nerey H. Mvungi, Hamisi Ndyetabura, Hashimu Uledi Iddi · 2018

Traffic flow monitoring involves the capturing and dissemination of real-time traffic flow information for a road network. When a vehicle, a ferromagnetic object, travels along a road, it disturbs the ambient Earth’s magnetic field, causin…

Agent Based System for Improved Control and Monitoring of a Solar Driven DC Microgrid Open

Diana Rwegasira, Nerey H. Mvungi, Hannu Tenhunen · 2018

Control and monitoring processes in the electric field are fundamental aspects in smart grid. Different attributes, systems and mechanisms are required in handling activities from transmission, distribution and consumer side of the electri…

CDE for ICT Innovation Through the IoT Based iGrid Project in Tanzania Open

Diana Rwegasira, Aron Kondoro, Amleset Kelati, Imed Ben Dhaou, Nerey H. Mvungi , et al. · 2018

The research projects in ICT need to embrace new dimensions. Traditionally, research group work in an isolated manner and is conducted in a purely academic way. This type of research is outdated and needs to be more innovative, engaging an…

A Hardware-in-Loop Simulation of DC Microgrid using Multi-Agent Systems Open

Diana Rwegarsira, Imed Ben Dhaou, Aron Kondoro, Amleset Kelati, Nerey H. Mvungi , et al. · 2018

Smart-grid is a complex system that incorporates distributed control, communication, optimization, and management functions in addition to the legacy functions such as generation, storage, and control. The design and test of new smart-grid…

Socio-Technical Systems: Transforming Theory into Practice Open

Lucus Ngowi, Nerey H. Mvungi · 2018

This paper critically examines the evolution of socio-technical systems theory, its practices, and challenges in system design and development. It examines concepts put forward by researchers focusing on the application of the theory in so…

A framework for load shedding and demand response in DC microgrid using multi agent system Open

Diana Rwegasira, Imed Ben Dhaou, Anastasia Anagnostou, Aron Kondoro, Shililiandumi Naiman , et al. · 2017

This paper presents a framework of load shedding experiment for a DC Microgrid using Multi-Agent System (MAS). The microgrid uses solar panels as source of energy to serve a community without access to electricity. The generated framework …

Simulation Tools for a Smart Micro-Grid: Comparison and Outlook Open

Aron Kondoro, Imed Ben Dhaou, Diana Rwegasira, Amleset Kelati, Shililiandumi Naiman , et al. · 2017

Smart micro-grids are low voltage autonomous power systems that integrate information and communication technologies with electrical energy systems. In order to realize this, it is important to find the optimal configuration of components …

Challenge driven education in the context of internet of things Open

Ville Taajamaa, Diana Rwegasira, Amleset Kelati, Aron Kondoro, Nerey H. Mvungi , et al. · 2017

The need for creative engineers using natural sciences as their approach has not drastically changed in the past 100 years. However, technology advances has created new challenges and brought new opportunities, which calls innovation in en…

A Survey on Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring Methodies and Techniques for Energy Disaggregation Problem Open

Anthony Faustine, Nerey H. Mvungi, Shubi Kaijage, Michael Kisangiri · 2017

The rapid urbanization of developing countries coupled with explosion in construction of high rising buildings and the high power usage in them calls for conservation and efficient energy program. Such a program require monitoring of end-u…

Challenges in the Management of Road Safety in Tanzania: The Need for an Integration Framework Open

Honest Kimaro, Nerey H. Mvungi, Herald N. Kundaeli, Ndeyetabura Hamisi · 2016

Tanzania is hardest hit by daily accident deaths and casualties on the roads. Although various measures have been taken by the government, enforcement agencies and NGOs, accidents and fatalities keep growing at a rate above that of killer …

iGRID: Smart Grid Capacity Development and Enhancement in Tanzania Open

Nerey H. Mvungi, Hannu Tenhunenm · 2015

A number of policies and initiatives made by the government of Tanzania is an effort to improve the livelihood of its citizens by making Tanzania a middle income country by 2025. The higher learning institutions have subsequently responded…

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