Overview
Background
Dr Ruifeng Yan (FIEAust, CPEng, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus), RPEQ) received the B. Eng. (Hons.) degree in Automation from University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China, in 2004, the M. Eng degree in Electrical Engineering from the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, in 2007 and PhD in Power and Energy Systems from the University of Queensland, Australia, in 2012. He was an ARC DECRA Fellow in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the University of Queensland. His expertise includes renewable energy integration to power grids, big data mining in power systems, and network strength and stability analysis. He collaborates with power industries on a range of projects, including AEMO, Powerlink Queensland, Energy Queensland, EPEC Group, Siemens, Iberdorla Australia, Noja Power and Transgrid. He has published over 90 journal and conference papers, which have been cited by a number of top power utilities, national labs and academic institutes. He is currently served as an Associate Editor of the renowned IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, and an international Q1 journal – CSEE JPES. He also serves as a committee member in Engineers Australia Queensland Electrical Branch and CIGRE C4 Panel.
Availability
- Associate Professor Richard Yan is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Power System Analysis, Renewable Energy Integration, Power System Dynamics and Control
Research impacts
International and national recognition: My high quality journal papers have attracted considerable citations from a number of distinguished organizations around the world, including top universities, well-known centres/laboratories and industry leaders.
- Top universities around the world: Technical University of Denmark, University of Manchester, University of New South Wales, University of Tokyo, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Chicago, Indian Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nanyang Technological University, University of Auckland, Seoul National University, Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University.
- World-renowned centres and laboratories in my field: United States Department of Energy (DOE), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Chinese Academy of Science.
- Industry leaders in the power and energy sector: Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), State Grid Corporation of China, NEC Corporation, Origin, Electricity Reliability Council Texas
Works
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2015
Conference Publication
Impact of load frequency dependence on frequency response of a power system with high non-synchronous penetration
Nahid-Al-Masood, Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Modi, Nilesh (2015). Impact of load frequency dependence on frequency response of a power system with high non-synchronous penetration. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Brisbane, Australia, 15-18 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2015.7380979
2015
Conference Publication
Large scale photovoltaic system and its impact on distribution network in transient cloud conditions
Krata, Jaroslaw, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Yan, Ruifeng (2015). Large scale photovoltaic system and its impact on distribution network in transient cloud conditions. Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Denver, CO, United States, 26-30 July 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2015.7286591
2015
Conference Publication
Correlation between frequency response and short-circuit performance due to high wind penetration
Masood, Nahid-Al, Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Piekutowski, Marian (2015). Correlation between frequency response and short-circuit performance due to high wind penetration. Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Denver, CO, United States, 26-30 July 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2015.7285903
2015
Conference Publication
Medium voltage grid conventional control in the presence of a large scale aphotovoltaic system
Krata, Jaroslaw, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2015). Medium voltage grid conventional control in the presence of a large scale aphotovoltaic system. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Brisbane, Australia, 15-18 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2015.7380992
2015
Conference Publication
Investigation of Power System Frequency Response in Presence of High Solar PV Generation
Masood, Nahid-Al, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2015). Investigation of Power System Frequency Response in Presence of High Solar PV Generation. Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 8-10 December 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
The impact of interconnections on reliability contribution of wind farms
Mosadeghy, Mehdi, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan K. (2015). The impact of interconnections on reliability contribution of wind farms. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15-18 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2015.7381063
2015
Conference Publication
A study on the voltage sensitivity of LVABC and underground cable connected distribution networks
Hossain M.I., Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Garrone, Vince (2015). A study on the voltage sensitivity of LVABC and underground cable connected distribution networks. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Brisbane, Australia, 15-18 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2015.7380892
2015
Conference Publication
Frequency response and its enhancement using synchronous condensers in presence of high wind penetration
Masood, Nahid-Al, Yan, Ruifeng, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Nilesh Modi (2015). Frequency response and its enhancement using synchronous condensers in presence of high wind penetration. Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Denver, CO, United States, 26-30 July 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2015.7285801
2015
Conference Publication
Desirable control features of battery energy storage systems for commercial scale solar PV plants
Alam, M. J. E., Yan, R. and Saha, T. K. (2015). Desirable control features of battery energy storage systems for commercial scale solar PV plants. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Brisbane, Australia, 15-18 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2015.7380933
2014
Conference Publication
Impacts of wind turbine inertia on power transmission systems
Liao, Eric, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2014). Impacts of wind turbine inertia on power transmission systems. 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting: Conference & Exposition, National Harbor, MD,USA, 27-31 July, 2014. Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6938984
2014
Conference Publication
Evaluation of medium scale linear fresnel reflector CSP: a case study in North Queensland
Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan (2014). Evaluation of medium scale linear fresnel reflector CSP: a case study in North Queensland. 24th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2014, Perth, WA, Australia, 28 September- 1 October 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2014.6966510
2014
Conference Publication
Impacts of photovoltaic power variability on power distribution networks based on year-long data of a 1.22 MWp system
Cameron, A. G., Yan, R., Saha, T. and Thomas, A. (2014). Impacts of photovoltaic power variability on power distribution networks based on year-long data of a 1.22 MWp system. 45th International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems 2014, CIGRE 2014, Paris, France, 24-29 August 2014. CIGRE.
2014
Conference Publication
A probabilistic index for estimating frequency response of a power system with high wind power penetration
Masood, Nahid-Al, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2014). A probabilistic index for estimating frequency response of a power system with high wind power penetration. 8th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE 2014), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 20-22 December 2014. Piscataway, NJ, Unitd States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICECE.2014.7026836
2014
Conference Publication
Frequency response with significant wind power penetration: case study of a realistic power system
Nahid-Al-Masood, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2014). Frequency response with significant wind power penetration: case study of a realistic power system. 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting: Conference and Exposition, National Harbour, MD, United States, 27-31 July 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6938951
2014
Conference Publication
Stochastic analysis of photovoltaic power generation and its applications in power distribution systems
Cameron, Alasdair, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan K. (2014). Stochastic analysis of photovoltaic power generation and its applications in power distribution systems. CIGRE Session 45: 2014 International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems, Paris, France, 24-29 August, 2014. Paris, France: Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE).
2014
Conference Publication
Performance assessment of solar thermal power plants: a case study in Queensland
Shah, Rakibuzzaman, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan K. (2014). Performance assessment of solar thermal power plants: a case study in Queensland. 2014 IEEE PES General Meeting: Conference and Exposition, National Harbour, MD, United States, 27-31 July 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6938943
2014
Conference Publication
Reliability evaluation of wind farms considering generation and transmission systems
Mosadeghy, Mehdi, Saha, Tapan Kumar, Yan, Ruifeng and Bartlett, Simon (2014). Reliability evaluation of wind farms considering generation and transmission systems. PES-GM 2014: IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting 2014, National Harbor, MD, United States, 27 -31 July 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/PESGM.2014.6939156
2014
Conference Publication
Estimation of maximum wind power penetration level to maintain an adequate frequency response in a power system
Nahid-Al-Masood, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2014). Estimation of maximum wind power penetration level to maintain an adequate frequency response in a power system. 8th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 20-22 December 2014. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICECE.2014.7026837
2013
Conference Publication
Increasing wind capacity value in Tasmania using wind and hydro power coordination
Mosadeghy, Mehdi, Saha, Tapan Kumar and Yan, Ruifeng (2013). Increasing wind capacity value in Tasmania using wind and hydro power coordination. PES-GM 2013: IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting 2013, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 22-25 July, 2013. Piscataway, NJ, USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PESMG.2013.6672585
2013
Conference Publication
Investigation of a micro-grid operation: a case study of Heron Island network, Australia
Franklin, Alexander, Yan, Ruifeng and Saha, Tapan Kumar (2013). Investigation of a micro-grid operation: a case study of Heron Island network, Australia. 2013 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Hobart, TAS, Australia, 29 September–3 October 2013. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers). doi: 10.1109/AUPEC.2013.6725422
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Identification of power oscillations from variable renewable energy-based generators
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Oscillation Source Localisation in Converter-Dominated Power Systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Role of Synchronous condensers and HVDC link interconnections for renewable dominated power systems stability
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of power system stability with both grid-following and grid forming renewable energy sources
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yi Cui
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Doctor Philosophy
Control mechanisms of small-scale vertical axis wind turbines and their optimizations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yuanshen Lu
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Doctor Philosophy
Empowering Grid-Forming Battery for Future Power System Stability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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Doctor Philosophy
Electrical Control of Hybrid Power Plants Connected to Weak Grids
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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Doctor Philosophy
Adaptive inverter control system development for power grids with high renewable energy penetration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) Applications in Distribution Power Networks
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Feifei Bai
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Doctor Philosophy
Empowering Grid-Forming Battery for Future Power System Stability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Generic Condition Monitoring on Distribution Systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Associate Professor Rahul Sharma
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of Battery Ramp Rate Limit on Virtual Synchronous Machine Stability during Frequency Events
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Large-Scale PV Integration on Power Distribution Systems and Investigation of Possible Solutions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Security Assessment due to Increased Wind Generation in a Complex Power Grid
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2016
Master Philosophy
Design of a Smart Management System for Future Distribution Networks with High Photovoltaic Penetration
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Reliability Impacts of Increased Wind Generation in the Australian National Electricity Grid
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Network-aware Demand Response in the Presence of Uncertainties
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha, Associate Professor Rahul Sharma
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Improving Situational Awareness in Distribution Networks Using Synchrophasors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Renewable integration into isolated micro-grids: modelling, planning and control design
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
System Strength and Inertia Requirements of Renewable Dominated Power Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Voltage Control in Power Distribution Grids Equipped with Large-Scale Renewable Energy Sources
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tapan Saha
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