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Adoption of Smart Grid in Ghana Using Pattern Recognition Neural Networks

Abubakar, R.; Effah, E. K.; Frimpong, S. A.; Acakpovi, A.; Acheampong, P.; Kadambi, G. R.; Kumar, K. M. S. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019)

Deployment of Smart Grid is neither a goal nor a destination, but rather an enabler to the provision of reliable, secured and clean electricity for the end-user or consumer. Overall Smart Grid vision is very well explained ...
Analysis of electrochemical machining-textured surfaces under point contacts in rolling tribo-test.

Gyimah, G. K.; Oman, E. K.; Nyanor, P.; Acakpovi, A.; Jiang, S.; Guo, Z.; Barber, G. C. (Springer, Cham., 2021)

Purpose: The need for the right textured surface and selecting the right material in tribology is critical to friction reduction and energy savings in machine elements under full film lubrication rolling point contacts. ...
Assessing the Performance of Liquid Waste Disposal Systems in West Africa: A Case Study in Ghana and Nigeria.

Omani, J.; Acakpovi, A. (Engineering Proceedings, 2022)

This research is an assessment of existing liquid waste disposal systems in West Africa and their performances over the years, using systems in Ghana and Nigeria as a case study. The main purpose of the study was to improve ...
Assessment of High Network Latency on Broadband Powerline Communication

Antwi, O. A.; Mohammed, H.; Acakpovi, A.; Donkor, L. M. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019)

This paper focuses on the evaluation of broadband power line communication taking in terms of data transmission and the delayed measured and compared to theoretical values. The utilization of communication systems has ...
Barriers and prospects of smart grid adoption in Ghana

Acakpovi, A.; Abubakar, R.; Asabere, N. Y.; Majeed, I. B. (Elsevier B.V., 2019)

Distributed generation presents the potential solution to the power deficit problem faced in developing counties by encouraging local generation with renewable energy resources that are abundantly available in some part ...
Comparative Analysis of Orthogonal Frequency Division Modulation and Filter Bank-Based Multicarrier Modulation

Arthur, J. K.; Aka, T. B. T. C.; Acakpovi, A. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019)

Multicarrier modulation techniques has been one of the key systems deployed in wired and wireless communication nowadays due to its ability to share communication resources efficiently. Today Orthogonal Frequency Division ...
Convolutional neural networks for solid waste segregation and prospects of waste-to-energy in ghana

Abubakar, R.; Kumar, K. M. S.; Acakpovi, A.; Ayinga, U. W.; Prempeh, N. A.; Tetteh, J.; Kumassah, E. S. (IEOM Society, 2020)

Waste management and practices is a pervasive world problem. This is mainly due to the continuous rise in urbanization which comes along with a rise in waste generation. Even though proper waste management has a vital role ...
Critical success factors (CSFs) of MIDA compact I road transport project in Ghana

Acakpovi, A.; Adutwum, A. M.; Michael, M. B.; Amo, S. B.; Deku, A. (IEOM Society, 2018)

The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the critical success factors (CSFs) of a quasi-public institution in the delivery of projects, including the institutional structure of MiDA, processes and procedures ...
Design and Development of shuttlefy: A smart shuttle system for University of Ghana campus

Sowah, R. A.; Agyemang, H. O.; Degbang, A.; Bosomafi, E.; Acakpovi, A.; Buah, G. (8th IEEE International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology (ICAST), 2021)

A smart shuttle system incorporates several technologies such as real-time tracking of vehicles and other services like providing the estimated arrival time and payment system. This paper designed and implemented a smart ...
Design of power distribution network fault data collector for fault detection, location and classification using machine learning

Sowah, R.; Dzabeng, N. A.; Ofoli, A. R.; Acakpovi, A.; Koumadi, K. M.; Ocrah, J.; Martin, D. (IEEE Computer Society, 2018)

The protection and maintenance of a power transmission system during fault condition is indispensable to ensure efficient and reliable power supply to consumers. Most methods of fault detection and location rely on ...
Dynamic stability analysis of a standalone photovoltaic microgrid on a dynamic load in a rural area.

Mitokpè, C. B.; Fifatin, F.-X. N.; Agbokpanzo, R. G.; Acakpovi, A.; Didavi, A. B. K. (IEEE International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computer and Information Technology, 2022)

This paper analyzes the dynamic stability of the voltage amplitude of a photovoltaic generator feeding a dynamic load. We focused on a photovoltaic field with an output of about 20 kWp, a three-phase PWM-controlled voltage ...
Effective heat transfer design for solid and cavity wall configuration.

Amenyah, W.; Govi, D.K.; Acakpovi, A. (Recent Advances in Petrochemical Science, 2017)

This paper seeks to outline good practice in the design, installation and operation of building cooling systems. It encompasses the discussion on the different types of cooling systems that must be applied for particular ...
Efficient modelling of a PCB transmission line for high speed digital systems

Acakpovi, A.; Asabere, N. Y.; Sowah, R.; Abubakar, R.; Amo, S. B. (IEEE Computer Society, 2018)

This paper proposes a model of PCB traces for high speed digital systems. The adopted approach involves predetermined geometry using direct discretization of transmission lines. Initially, the proposed methodology involves ...
Emerging Simulation Frameworks for Analyzing Smart Grid Cyberattack: A Literature Review.

Darteh, O. F.; Liu, Q.; Liu, X.; Bah, I.; Nakoty, F. M.; Acakpovi, A. (The 8th IEEE International Conference on Cloud and Big Data Computing (CBDCom 2022), 2022)

The transition of the conventional power grid into the Smart Grid (SG), a widely distributed energy delivery network characterized by a two-way flow of electricity and information, is key for energy sector stakeholders. ...
Evaluation of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)

Acakpovi, A.; Ogunsola, A.; Fakhry, S.; Asabere, N. Y.; Mohammed, H.; Arthur, J. K. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019)

This paper presents an experimental evaluation of electromagnetic emission of CFLs. The importance of this study derives from the fact that CFLs have been globally adopted and used as an effort towards energy efficiency. ...
Evaluation of Inter-Cell Interference and BER on a Downlink PDSCH of the LTE Network

Antwi, O. A.; Acakpovi, A. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019)

In this paper, a comprehensive evaluation of intercell interference and BER on the physical downlink channel of an LTE cellular network is undertaken. Because spectrum bandwidth is a scarce resource, operators are compelled ...
Evaluation of Noise Effects on Power Line Communication in a Narrow and Wide Band Frequency Spectrum: A Case Study of Electricity Distribution Network of Ghana

Acakpovi, A.; Mohammed, H.; Nwulu, N.; Fifatin, F. -X. N.; Nounangnonhou, T. C.; Abubakar, R. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019)

Power Line Communication (PLC) is a means of communication that uses the power line network medium to transmit data and signals. The PLC system is basically divided into Narrowband and Broadband PLC system. The PLC is ...
Exploiting the adoption and implementation of electronic learning in a technical university in Ghana

Asabere, N. Y.; Acakpovi, A.; Torgby, W.; Sackey, J. Y. A.; Kwaikyi, S. (IGI Global, 2019)

Although in Accra Technical University (ATU), Ghana, there exists a traditional Face-to-Face (F2F) mode of education already in place, the implementation of electronic learning (e-learning) through ICT in education will ...
Exploring the fundamentals of solar photovoltaic technology and its modelling.

Acakpovi, A.; Michael, M. B.; Asabere, N. Y.; Honvo, J. (Renewable Energy Systems, Nova Science Publishers, 2017)

Despite the progressive adoption of solar technology as a reliable alternative power supply, there is a lack of expertise in handling solar systems installation and even understanding the basic concepts on the operation ...
Exploring the state of solar photovoltaic decentralization in Ghana: trends and success factors.

Sackey, D. M.; Owusu-Manu, D. G.; Acakpovi, A.; Appiah, F. K.; Edwards, D. J.; Hosseini, R. M. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2022)

This research explores the trends of photovoltaic (PV) decentralization in Ghana and provides an updated illuminating insight into the sector. A literature review was carried out to understand and map out the trends, ...

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