We are committed to the scholarship of discovery as it contributes to the institution’s academic advancement.
EIT focuses on the delivery of programs relevant to today’s industry needs. Consequently, we seek that our scholar research:
- includes original research that advances knowledge;
- synthesizes information across topics, disciplines and/or time; and,
- is presented in a format that will allow evaluation by others through public sharing.
Furthermore, EIT’s scholar research activities expand to ensure the inclusion of the reality of contemporary life, such as sponsoring technical conferences and events that bring together relevant industry experts and professionals to share their knowledge and industry experience in an effort to advance their particular fields.
Government investment in solar in large scale projects vs distributed installation
Dr Arti Siddhpura, Indumathi V and Dr Milind Siddhpura30 November, 2023
The paper focuses on the existing policy framework of the Australian Government concerning solar projects. At present, the policy exhibits preference for favouring large-scale solar projects over distributed installations, a perspectve the authors contend should be reversed.. Authors have systematically assessed the potential benefits of distributed installations for all the...Read More
Environmentally Friendly Smart Construction—Review of Recent Developments and Opportunities
Dr Igor Shufrin27 November, 2023
Modern economic, social and environmental challenges require a new type of construction that ensures resilience, low construction costs and ease of maintenance. Material production, manufacturing of structural elements and final assembly should minimise the environmental impacts, such as greenhouse emissions and waste production. This review aims to identify the key...Read More
Upgradation of Metering Infrastructure of Low Voltage Distributed Network in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Dr Yuanyuan Fan23 November, 2023
Metering Infrastructure of Low Voltage Distributed Network. The management of electricity distribution faces numerous challenges, including energy losses arising from technical and non-technical issues such as electricity theft. Energy losses due to theft have a significant global impact, including in South Africa (SA). SA rural areas are suffering from poor...Read More
Development of a Robotic Hand Controlled by a Glove
Dr Milind Siddhpura and Dr Arti Siddhpura16 October, 2023
The 3D-printed arm is actuated with 5 servos, which are controlled with an Arduino microcontroller board, which receives wireless transmission from the operator's glove with flex sensors on each finger. All the electronics are powered using an external source of battery power. This prototype 3D-printed arm can work on various...Read More
A Comprehensive Review of the State-of-the-Art of Secondary Control Strategies for Microgrids
Dr Yuanyuan Fan15 September, 2023
The proliferation of distributed energy resources in distribution systems has given rise to a new concept known as Microgrids (MGs). The effective control of MGs is a crucial aspect that needs to be prioritized before undertaking any implementation procedure. This article provides a comprehensive overview of hierarchical control methods that...Read More
A Machine Learning Perspective to the Investigation of Surface Integrity of Al/SiC/Gr Composite on EDM
Dr Vishal Sharma8 September, 2023
The machining of composite materials presents unique challenges due to their intricate material properties. Conventional mechanical machining often falls short in achieving the desired precision and surface integrity, leading to the exploration of alternative techniques such as Electric Discharge Machining (EDM). Our latest research delves into the sophisticated world of...Read More
Enhancing Off-Grid Renewable Systems with Demand-Side Management
Dr Akhlaqur Rahman26 June, 2023
Using Energy Conservation-Based Demand-Side Management to Optimize an Off-Grid Integrated Renewable Energy System Using Different Battery TechnologiesRural electrification is necessary for both the country’s development and the well-being of the villagers. The current study investigates the feasibility of providing electricity to off-grid villages in the Indian state of Odisha by...Read More
Improved HVDC Reactive Power Control Using Fuzzy PI
Mitchell Boswell and Ehsan Gatavi7 June, 2023
With the growing use of alternate power generation sources such as wind and solar, HVDC systems are an important enabler for power distribution between grids and enable a range of alternate sources connecting to the grid. Unlike AC systems, the HVDC system does not suffer from reactive power losses providing...Read More
Aggregate Production Planning through Memetic Passing Vehicle Search
Dr Milind Siddhpura31 May, 2023
Aggregate production planning (APP) deals with the simultaneous determination of plant’s production, inventory and vocation levels over a finite time horizon. The aim of aggregate production planning is to finalize overall output levels in the near to medium future in uncertain demands. In this paper, three different cases of aggregate...Read More
ϵ-constraint passing vehicle search (ϵ-PVS) algorithm for multi-objective engineering design
Dr Arti Siddhpura31 May, 2023
This paper describes an effective ϵ-constraint passing vehicle search (ϵ-PVS) method for the multi-objective engineering design problems. This method solves the multiobjective optimization problems by solving a set of single objective sub-problems. The effectiveness of the method is measured by implementing it on the challenging multiobjective engineering design problems with...Read More