
Profile
Name : | Dr. Hiren H. Patel |
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Qualification: | Ph.D |
Designation: | Professor |
Department: | Electrical Engineering |
Experience: | 25 Years |
Email: | hiren.patel@scet.ac.in |
Courses / Subject involved: | Power Electronic Converters, Electrical Drives, Renewable Energy |
Portfolio: | Principal |
Extra Duty
Research Projects
Patents/Copyrights
Books Published
Research Publications
International Conference | |
1 | K.R. Patil and H. Patel, “Modified Dual Second-order Generalized Integrator FLL for Synchronization of a Distributed Generator to a Weak Grid”, 16th IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering”, Florence, Italy, 7-10 June, 2016. |
2 | N. Shah and H. Patel, “Enhancing Output Power of PV Array Operating under Non-Uniform Condition”, 16th IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering”, Florence, Italy, 7-10 June, 2016. |
3 | U.N. Patel and H. Patel, “An Effective Power Management Strategy for Photovoltaic based Distributed Generation”, 16th IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering”, Florence, Italy, 7-10 June, 2016. |
4 | A. Patel and H. Patel, “Control of Asymmetric Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter”, International Journal of Current Engineering and Scientific Research, vol. 2, no. 7, pp. 44-49, July 2015. |
5 | S. Rangani and H. Patel, “Control Scheme for Ultra-Sparse Matrix Converter”, International Journal of Current Engineering and Scientific Research, vol. 2, no. 7,pp. 30-37, July 2015. |
6 | U. N. Patel, D. Gondaliya and H. Patel, “Modified Droop Control Scheme for Load Sharing Amongst Inverters in a Micro-Grid”, International Journal on Advances in Energy Research, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 81-95, July 2015. |
7 | A. Patel and H. Patel, “Control of Asymmetric Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter “, 6th International Conference on Innovations in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICIEEE2015), 2015. |
8 | S. Rangani and H. Patel, “Control Scheme for Ultra-Sparse Matrix Converter” , 6th International Conference on Innovations In Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICIEEE2015), 2015. |
9 | A. Rana and H. Patel, “Current Controlled Buck Converter based Photovoltaic Emulator,” 4th International Conference on Electronics Computer Technology, ICECT 2012, Kanyakumari, 6-8 April, 2012.A. Rana and H. Patel, “Current Controlled Buck Converter based Photovoltaic Emulator,” Journal of Industrial and Intelligent Information, vol. 1, no. 2, June 2013, pp. 91-96. |
10 | H. Patel and V. Agarwal, “Investigations into the performance of photovoltaics-based active filter configurations and their control schemes under uniform and non-uniform radiation conditions,” IET Renewable Power Generation, vol. 4, no. 1, Jan. 2010, pp. 12-22. |
11 | H. Patel and V. Agarwal, “A single-stage single-phase transformer-less doubly-grounded grid-connected PV interface,” IEEE Trans. on Energy Conversion, vol. 24, no.1, March 2009, pp. 93-101. |
12 | H. Patel and V. Agarwal, “MPPT Scheme for a PV fed single-phase single-stage grid-connected inverter operating in CCM with only one current sensor,” IEEE Trans. on Energy Conversion, vol. 24, no.1, March 2009, pp. 256-263. |
13 | H. Patel and V. Agarwal, “Control of a stand–alone inverter based distributed generation source for voltage regulation and harmonic compensation,” IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, vol. 23, no. 2, April 2008, pp.1113-1120. |
14 | H. Patel and V. Agarwal, “Maximum power point tracking scheme for PV systems operating under partially shaded conditions,” IEEE Trans. on Industrial Electronics, vol. 55, no. 4, April 2008, pp.1689-1698. |
15 | H. Patel and V. Agarwal, “MATLAB based modeling to study the effects of partial shading on PV array characteristics,” IEEE Trans. on Energy Conversion, vol. 23, no. 1, March 2008, pp.302-310. |
16 | H. Patel and V. Agarwal, “PV based distributed generation with compensation feature under unbalanced and non-linear load conditions for a 3-?, 4 wire system,” Proc. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, Mumbai, India, Dec. 2006, pp.322-327. |
National Conference | |
1 | A. Rana and H. Patel, “Simulation and comparison of Buck and Boost converters based Photovoltaic Emulator,” National Conference on Recent Trends in Electrical Engineering, RTIEE11, SVNIT, Surat, Gujarat, 22-23 March, 2012. |
2 | Hiren H. Patel, “Issues related to PV systems,” National Symposium on Recent Trends in Electrical Engineering”, SRTEE-09, 7-8 January, 2010, G.H. Patel College of Engineering and Technology, Vidhyanagar, Gujarat. |
3 | Hiren H. Patel, “Challenges with photovoltaic systems,” National Conference on Advanced Power System, NCAPS-09, 11-12 December, 2009, K. K. Wagh College of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik, Maharashtra |
Expert Lectures Delivered
1 | “Grid-connected PV converter systems”, on 5th Sept., 2014 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, in the STTP on ‘Power Systems and MATLAB Applications’. |
2 | A lab session was conducted on ‘Use of Power Analyzer and Data logger’ on 10th January, 2002 during the International Training Programme on Solar Energy held by and at Centre of Energy Systems Engineering, IIT Bombay, Mumbai during 7th January to 18th, January 2002. |
3 | ‘Micro-controller based intelligent battery management system’, at IIT Bombay, on 4th Jan, 2003 in the CEP course on ‘Micro-controller applications in Power Electronics’ held during 2nd – 4th Jan., 2003. |
4 | ‘Using MATLAB/Simulink as a tool to simulate of Power Electronic Converters’ at L.D. Engineering College on 20th July, in the STTP on ‘MATLAB for Electrical Engineering’ organized during 18th -22th July, 2005. |
5 | ‘An Introduction to MATLAB/Simulink and developing electrical and electronic circuits using it’ on 24th Dec., 2009 at S.V. National Institute of Technology in the STTP on ‘Teaching with Matlab and Simulink’ organized during 21st -25th Dec 2009. |
6 | ‘Maximum Power Point Tracking and Photovoltaic Interface’ on 26th February, 2010 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat. |
7 | Key note address delivered at National Seminar on ‘Endless sources of power’ organized by MVP Samaj and supported by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India. The seminar was organized on 1st May, 2010, at Shantiniketan Ideal Academy, Dindoli Road, Surat. |
8 | ‘Protection Issues with Distributed Generation’ on 7th December, 2012 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat in the STTP on ‘Recent Trends in Power System Protection’. |
9 | ‘Modeling of Converters in MATLAB/Simulink’, on 5th Sept., 2014 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, in the STTP on ‘Power Systems and MATLAB Applications’. |
10 | “Power Electronic Interface for grid connected PV system” on 15th June, 2016 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat in the STTP on ‘Application of Power Electronics to Power System”. |
11 | “Advanced Power Electronics Interfaces for Distributed Energy Systems”, on 19th Dec., 2014 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, in the STTP on ‘Application of Power Electronics in Power Systems’. |
12 | “Energy for Smart Cities”, on 29th June., 2015 at Laxmi Institute of Technology, Sarigam, in the one-day national seminar on ‘Leveraging ICT for Smart Cities ‘. |
13 | “Inverter Topologies for Solar Power Generation”, on 24th Sept., 2015 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vasad, in the two-day state level workshop on ‘Grid Integration Issues and Renewable Energy ‘. |
14 | “Design and modeling of Photovoltaic System”, on 10th Dec., 2015 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Vadodara Institute of Engineering, Kotambi, Vadodara, in the one-day state level seminar on ‘Sustainable Development In Renewable Power Generation Technologies ‘. |
15 | ‘Various approaches to Model linear and non-linear systems ’ on 5th October, 2015 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat in the two-day workshop on ’Applications of Modern-day Tools in Electrical Engineering’. |
16 | “Smart Solutions for PV systems operating under non-uniform insolation conditions” on 9th April, 2016 at 7th National Conference on Emerging Vistas of Technology in 21st century (NCEVT 2016) at Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology, Parul University, Vadodara. |
17 | “Issues and standards for grid connected power electronics system” on 17th June, 2016 at Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat in the STTP on ‘Application of Power Electronics to Power System”. |
Achievements / Awards
1 | Awarded with a Research Grant of Rs. 4,10,000/- from GUJCOST under Minor Research Project for project entitled “Development of an efficient power electronic converter to act as a fuel cell emulator”. Duration: July 2016-2018. |
2 | Awarded with a Research Grant of Rs. 25000/- from GUJCOST under SCITECH for project entitled “Micro-controller based maximum power point tracking for Photovoltaic System”. Sanctioned via letter GUJCOST/SSP/06- 07/1396 dated 19/03/07. |
Administrative Duties
1 | Dean R&D, SCET |
2 | Incharge Principal from 8th August 2012 till 21st August, 2013 |
3 | Acted as incharge of Dean for Zone 5, GTU in absence of Dr. K.N.Mistry |
4 | GTU Co-ordinator for several years |
5 | Academic Convener for few years |
6 | Worked as Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering |
7 | Worked as Head of the Department of MCA |
8 | Convener for AICTE/GTU approval and affiliation for the existing and new courses |
9 | Worked as Department Incharge for the Department of Electrical Engineering |
10 | Worked for University Exams in various capacities like Exam Superintendent, Co-ordinator for central assessment etc. |
Membership of Professional Bodies
1 | Indian Society for Technical Education Life Member since year 1997 |
2 | Certified Energy Manager Certified by Bureau of Energy Efficiency/ National Productivity Council, Govt. of India, since 2004. |
3 | Institute of Engineers |
Workshop / Seminar / STTP
1 | NaMPET sponsored workshop on Power Electronics Education S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat 7th – 8th May, 2009. |
2 | STTP on Recent Advances in Biomedical Instrumentations Center for Medical Electronics, Anna University, Chennai From 21st June to 2nd July, 1999. |
3 | STTP on Recent Trends of ?P/PC Applications in Electrical Applications B.V.M. Engineering College, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat. From 25th October to 6th November, 1999. |
4 | STTP on Reliability Engineering and Applications to Power Systems J.N.T.U. College of Engineering, Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh. From 11th December to 23rd December, 2000. |
5 | STTP on Demand Side Energy Management Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli. From 2nd July to July 13th, 2001. |
6 | International Training Programme on Solar Energy Energy Systems Engineering, IIT Bombay, Mumbai. From 7th January to 18th, January 2002. |
7 | One day workshop on Energy Conservation ACT-2001 and opportunities for Energy Auditors/Energy Manager Sad Vidya Mandal Institute of Technology, Bharuch 16th – July-2003. |
8 | STTP on Power System Operation and Control Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. From 4th Oct. to 8th Oct., 2004. |
9 | IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology Renaissance Hotel, Mumbai. December 2006. |
10 | STTP on Recent Trends in Power Electronics S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat. From 7th July to 11th July, 2008. |
11 | National Conference on Advanced Power System, NCAPS-09 K. K. Wagh College of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik, Maharashtra. 1-12 December, 2009. |
12 | STTP on Advanced Electrical Power Systems S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat From 26th January to 30th January, 2009. |
13 | Two day workshop on ‘Applications of Modern-day Tools in Electrical Engineering’ Sarvajanik College of Engg. & Tech., Surat. From 5th Oct. 2015 to 06th Oct, 2015. |
14 | Two day refresher course for BEE certified Energy Managers & Auditors Hotel Surya, Vadodra. Organized by Gujarat Energy Development Agency, Gandhinagar and National Productivity Council, Gandhinagar. 20-21 August, 2009. |
15 | Seminar on Active Harmonic Filter & Technologies for Distribution Efficiency: Distri Vision Gujarat 2009 Hotel Gateway, Surat. Organized by Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 7th December, 2009. |
16 | National Conference on National Symposium on Recent Trends in Electrical Engineering G.H. Patel College of Engineering and Technology, Vidhyanagar, Gujarat. 7-8 January, 2010. |
17 | Continuing Professional Development Programme on Quality Initiatives in Technical & Higher Educational Institutions (in compliance with NBA & NAAC Accreditation) Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad 17th August – 19th August 2011. |
18 | Workshop on Aakash for Education Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat From 10th November to 11th November, 2012. |
19 | STTP on Electrical Vehicle S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat From 26th January to 30th May, 2014. |
20 | STTP on Micro-controller and its applications in Industrial Control Sarvajanik College of Engg. & Tech., Surat. From 27th Dec. 2004 to 01st Jan, 2005. |
21 | AICTE-ISTE Approved Short Term Training Programme on ‘Future Energy Mix and Issues in Interconnection with Grid’ Sarvajanik College of Engg. & Tech., Surat. From 9th May to 13th May, 2005. |
22 | One day seminar on Electrical Safety Sarvajanik College of Engg. & Tech., Surat. 21st Nov. 2009. |
23 | Continuing Education & Quality Improvement Program on ‘Engineering Electromagnetics’ Conducted jointly by IIT Bombay, Sarvajanik College of Engg. & Tech. and GEC, Surat. At Sarvajanik College of Engg. & Tech., Surat. From 6th Dec. to 10th Dec, 2010. |
24 | One day workshop on ‘Energy Conservation Awareness’ Sarvajanik College of Engg. & Tech., Surat. 30th Sept. 2015. |
Participation in Other Activities
1 | Conferences attended: National Symposium on Recent Trends in Electrical Engineering G.H. Patel College of Engineering and Technology, Vidhyanagar, Gujarat. 7-8 January, 2010. |
2 | Conferences attended : National Conference on Advanced Power System, NCAPS-09 K. K. Wagh College of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik, Maharashtra. 11-12 December, 2009. |
3 | Conferences attended : IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology Renaissance Hotel, Mumbai. December 2006. |
4 | Session Chaired : 7th National Conference on Emerging Vistas of Technology in 21st century (NCEVT 2016) Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology, Parul University, Vadodara. 8-9 April, 2016. |
5 | Session Chaired : National Conference on Recent Trends in Electrical Engineering, RTIEE11 S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat 22-23 March, 2012. |
6 | Session Chaired: National Symposium on Recent Trends in Electrical Engineering G.H. Patel College of Engineering and Technology, Vidhyanagar, Gujarat. 7-8 January, 2010. |
7 | Session Chaired: IEEE INDICON Conference Track on ‘Power and Energy’ at IEEE INDICON Conference arranged by IEEE Gujarat section in association with DAIICT, Gandhinagar. 18-20 December, 2009. |