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Design and Application of a Fault Detection Method Based on Adaptive Filters and Rotational Speed Estimation for an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator

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Advanced load balancing techniques using MIMO fuzzy logic: A panel distribution case study at state polytechnic of

Ika Noer Syamsiana¹, Harry Hassidiqi¹, Wijaya Kusuma¹

¹Department of Electrical Engineering, State Polytechnic of Malang, Malang, 65141, East Java, Indonesia.

|February 26, 2025

Summary

This study effectively reduced electrical load imbalance from 30.86% to 5.59% using the Sugeno fuzzy logic method. This improves power distribution system efficiency and equipment lifespan.

Keywords:

Fuzzy logic Fuzzy logic method Load balancing Load imbalance

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Area of Science:

Electrical Engineering
Control Systems

Background:

Load imbalance in electrical distribution systems poses risks to stability, reliability, and safety.
Unbalanced loads can cause equipment overheating, reduced operational life, and potential power outages.

Purpose of the Study:

To improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of power distribution systems.
To maximize the utilization of electrical equipment through intelligent load balancing.
To enable adaptive decision-making processes in power management.

Main Methods:

Utilized a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) fuzzy logic system with a 3x3x3 rule-base matrix.
Employed the Sugeno Fuzzy Logic method for its computational efficiency and straightforward mathematical functions.
Implemented load balancing techniques to mitigate system unbalance.

Main Results:

Successfully reduced initial load imbalance from 30.86% to 5.59%.
Achieved load balancing results well within the IEEE std 446-1995 standard (5-20% maximum imbalance).

Conclusions:

The Sugeno fuzzy logic method is effective for managing electrical load imbalance.
The implemented approach enhances system performance and extends equipment longevity.
This research contributes to more intelligent and adaptive power distribution management.