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  • REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
  1. Y.Chen, P.Pillay and A.Khan, "PM Wind Generator Topologies", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 41, No. 6, Nov/Dec 2005, pp:1619-1626.
  2. L.T.Mthombeni and P.Pillay, "Lamination Core Losses in Motors With Nonsinusoidal Excitation With Particular Reference to PWM and SRM Excitation Waveforms", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 20, No. 4, Dec 2005, pp:836-843.
  3. A.B.Sebitosi and P.Pillay, "Energy services in sub-Saharan Africa", Energy Policy, Vol. 33, No. 16, Nov 2005, pp:2044-2051.
  4. M.A.Khan, P.Pillay and K.D.Visser, "On Adapting a Small PM Wind Generator for a Multiblade, High Solidity Wind Turbine", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 20, No. 3, Sept 2005, pp:685-692
  5. Z.Tang, P.Pillay, Y.Chen and A.Omekanda, "Prediction of Electromagnetic Forces and Vibrations in SRMs Operating at Steady State and Transient Speeds", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 41, No. 4, July/Aug 2005, pp:927-934.
  6. H.Douglas, P.Pillay and A.Ziarani, “Broken Rotor Bar Detection in Induction Machines with Transient Operating Speeds”, IEEE Trans on Energy Conversion, Vol. 20, No. 1, March 2005, pp:135-141

  7. T.Humiston and P.Pillay, "Experimental setup for the Measurement of Surge Propagation in Induction Machines", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 19, No. 4, Dec 2004, pp:797-799.
  8. J.Faiz, H.Ebrahimpour and P.Pillay, "Influence of unbalanced voltage on the steady state performance of a three phase suirrel cage induction machine", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversions, Vol. 19 No. 4, Dec 2004, pp:657-662.
  9. J.Faiz, F.Kasebi and P.Pillay, “Design and testing of an integrated electronically-controlled-capacitor for integral and fractional-horse power single-phase induction motor”, Energy Conversion & Management., Vol. 45, Nov 2004, pp. 2989-3001.
  10. L.Mthombeni and P.Pillay, “Core Losses in Motor Laminations Exposed to High Frequency or Non-Sinusoidal Excitation”, IEEE Trans on Industry Applications, Vol. 40 No. 5, Sept/Oct 2004, pp. 1325-1332.

  11. H.Douglas, P.Pillay and A.Ziarani, “A New Algorithm for Transient Motor Current Signature Analysis Using Wavelets”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 40, No. 5, Sept/Oct 2004, pp. 1361-1368.

  12. T.Humiston and P.Pillay, “Parameter Measurements to Study Surge Propagation in Induction Machines”,  IEEE Trans on Industry Applications, Vol. 40, No. 5, Sept/Oct 2004, pp.  1341-1348.
  13. Y.Liu and P.Pillay, “Improved Torque Performance of Switched Reluctance Machines by Reducing the Mutual Saturation Effect”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 19, No. 2, June 2004, pp: 251-257.

  14. Z.Tang, P.Pillay, A.Omekanda, C.Li and C.Centinkaya, “Measurement of Young’s Modulus for Switched Reluctance Motor Vibration Determination”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 40, No.3, May/June 2004, pp: 748-754.

  15. J. Liu, P. Pillay and H. Douglas, "Wavelet Modeling of Motor Drives Applied to the Calculation of Motor Terminal Overvoltages", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 51, No. 1, February, 2004

  16. W.Cai, P.Pillay, Z.Tang and A.Omekanda, "Low Vibration Design of SRMs for Automotive Applications Using Modal Analysis", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 39, No. 4, July/Aug 2003, pp:971-977.

  17. Z.Tang, P.Pillay and A.Omekanda, "Vibration Prediction in Switched Reluctance Motors with Transfer Function Identification from Shaker and Force Hammer Tests", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 39, No. 4, July/Aug 2003, pp:978-985.

  18. P.Pillay, "University/Industry Collaboration", Elektron Journal of the SAIEE, Nov/Dec 2002, pp. 12-14.

  19. P.Pillay, P.Hofmann and M.Manyage, "Derating of Induction Motors Operating with a Combination of Unbalanced Voltages and Over or Undervoltages", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 17, No. 4, Dec 2002, pp:485-491.

  20. W.Cai and P.Pillay, "Impact of Stator Windings and End Bells on Resonant Frequencies and Mode Shapes of Switched Reluctance Motors", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 38, No. 4, July/August 2002, pp:1027-1036.  

  21. T.H.Ortmeyer and P.Pillay, "Trends in Transportation Sector Technology Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions", Proc IEEE, Vol. 89, No. 12, Dec 2001, pp:1837-1847.

  22. P.Pillay, M.Ahmed and R.Samudio, "Modeling of a SRM Drive with Improved Ride Through Capability", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 16, No. 2, June 2001, pp:165-173.

  23. P.Pillay and M.Manyage, "Definitions of Voltage Unbalance", IEEE Power Engineering Review", Vol. 21, No. 5, May 2001, pp:50-51.

  24. W.Cai and P.Pillay, "Resonant Frequencies and Mode Shapes of Switched Reluctance Motors", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 16, No. 1, March 2001, pp: 43-48.

  25. D.Johnson, M.Melengret and P.Pillay, "Electromechanical Storage for Rural Electrification", Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, Vol. 12, No. 1, Feb 2001, pp:322-328.

  26. P.Pillay, Y.Liu and O.G.Ormonde, "A Novel Switched Reluctance Motor Drive with Optical Graphical Programming Technology", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 47, No.4, Aug 2000, pp:915-919.

  27. L.Li, D.Czarkowski, Y.Liu and P.Pillay, "Multilevel Selective Harmonic Elimination PWM Technique in Series-Connected Voltage Inverters", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 36, No. 1, Jan/Feb 2000, pp:160-170.

  28. J.Liu, P.Pillay and P.Ribeiro, "Wavelet Analysis of Power System Transients using Scalograms and Multiresolution Analysis", Electric Machines & Power Systems Journal, Vol. 27, No. 12, Dec 1999, pp:1331-1342.

  29. P.Nangsue, P.Pillay, S.Conry, "Evolutionary Algorithms for Induction Motor Parameter Determination", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 14, No. 3, Sept 1999, pp:447-453.

  30. J.Liu and P.Pillay, "An Insight into Power Quality Disturbances Using Wavelet Multiresolution Analysis", IEEE Power Engineering Review, Vol. 13, No. 9, Sept 1999, pp:59-60.

  31. Y.Liu and P.Pillay, "A Start-up Control Algorithm for the Split-Link Converter for a Switched Reluctance Motor Drive", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 46, No.3, June 1999, pp:665-667.

  32. P.Pillay and W.Cai, "An Investigation into Vibration in Switched Reluctance Machines", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 35, No. 3, May/June 1999, pp:589- 596.

  33. P.Pillay, V.Levin, P.Otuday and J.Kueck, "In-situ Efficiency Determination of Induction Motors Using the Genetic Algorithm", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 13, No. 4, Dec 1998, pp:326-333.

  34. J.Faiz, A.Servatian and P.Pillay, "Optimization of an Electronically Controlled Capacitor for a Single-phase Induction Motor", Electric machines and power systems, Vol. 26, No. 10, Dec 1998, pp:1067-1080.

  35. P.Pillay and Z.Xu, "Labview Implementation of Motor Current Signature Analysis for Mains-fed Motors", Power Engineering Letters, IEEE Power Engineering Review, June 1998, pp:47-48.

  36. J.Faiz, R.Iranpour and P.Pillay, "Thermal Model for a Switched Reluctance Motor of TEFC Design During Steady and Transient Operation", Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol. 26, No. 1, Jan1998, pp:77-91.

  37. P.Pillay, R.Nolan and T.Haque, "Application of Genetic Algorithms to Motor Parameter Determination for Transient Torque Calculations", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 33, No. 5, Sept/Oct 1997, pp:1273-1282.

  38. P.Pillay, SMA.Sabur and M.Haq, "A Model for Induction Motor Aggregation for Power System Studies", Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Vol. 42, Aug 1997, pp:225-228.

  39. E.Akpinar, P.Pillay and S. Sabur, "Modeling of Multimachine Transients During Unbalanced Power System Disturbances", Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Vol. 42, July 1997, pp:17-20.

  40. K.Cheek and P.Pillay, "Impact of Energy Efficient Motors in the Petrochemical Industry", Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Vol. 42, July 1997, pp:11-15.

  41. P.Pillay, "Practical Considerations in Applying Energy Efficient Motors in the Petrochemical Industry", IEEE IAS Magazine, Vol. 3, No.1, Jan/Feb 1997, pp:32-40.

  42. P.Pillay and A.Bhattacharjee, "Application of Wavelets to Model Short-Term Power System Transients", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 11, No. 4, Nov 1996, pp:2031-2037.

  43. E.Akpinar, P.Pillay and G.Richards, "Induction Motor Drive Behavior During Unbalanced Faults", Electric Power Systems Research Journal," Vol. 36, No. 2, 1996, pp:131-138.

  44. P.Pillay, R.Samudio, M.Ahmed and R.Patel, "A chopper-controlled SRM Drive with Reduced Acoustic Noise and Improved Ride-through Capability Using Super-capacitors", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 31, No. 5, Sept/Oct 1995, pp:1029-1038.

  45. P.Pillay and K.Fendley, "The Contribution of Energy Efficient Motors to Demand and Energy Savings in the Petrochemical Industry", IEEE Trans. on Power Systems, Vol. 10, No. 2, May 1995, pp:1085-1093.

  46. L.Refoufi and P.Pillay, "Harmonic Analysis of Slip Energy Recovery Induction Motor Drives", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 9, No. 4, Dec 1994, pp:665-672.

  47. E.Akpinar and P.Pillay, "Modeling and performance of a 120o square-wave inverter/induction machine drive", Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Vol. 3, No.1, Oct 1994, pp:21-29.

  48. J.Reynaud and P.Pillay, "Modeling of saturation in induction machines using EMTP, PSpice and a dedicated computer program", Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Vol. 30, No. 3, Sept. 1994, pp:279-285.

  49. J.Reynaud and P.Pillay, "Reclosing transients in induction machines including saturation of the magnetizing branch and a practical case study", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 9, No. 2, June 1994, pp:383-389.

  50. P.Pillay and Larbi Refoufi, "Calculation of the steady state performance of slip energy recovery induction motor drives using the equivalent circuit", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 30, No. 1, Jan/Feb 1994, pp:154-163.

  51. L.Refoufi, P.Pillay and M.R.Harris, "A step-down, chopper-controlled slip energy recovery induction motor drive", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 8, No. 3, Sept 1993, pp:396-403.

  52. E.Akpinar, P.Pillay and A.Ersak, "Calculation of the overlap angle in slip energy recovery induction motor drives", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 8, No. 2, June 1993, pp:229-235.

  53. C.Allen and P.Pillay, "TMS320 Design for vector and current control of ac motor drives", Electronics Letters, Vol. 28, No. 23, Nov 1992, pp:2188-2189.

  54. E. Akpinar, P.Pillay and E.Ersak, "Starting transients in slip energy recovery induction motor drives Part 1: Modeling and formulation", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 7, No. 1, March 1992, pp:238-244.

  55. E. Akpinar, P.Pillay and E.Ersak, "Starting transients in slip energy recovery induction motor drives- Part 2: Flowchart and performance", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 7, No. 1, March 1992, pp:245-251.

  56. P.Pillay and R.Krishnan, "Application characteristics of PM synchronous and brushless dc motors for servo drives", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications,Vol. 27, No. 5, Sept/Oct 1991, pp:986-996.

  57. E. Akpinar and P.Pillay, "A computer program to predict the performance of slip energy recovery induction motor drives", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 5, No. 2, June 1990, pp:357-365.

  58. P. Pillay and R. Krishnan, "Control characteristics and speed controller design for a high performance permanent magnet synchronous motor drive", IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 5, No. 2, April 1990, pp:151-159.

  59. E.Akpinar and P.Pillay, "Modeling and performance of slip energy recovery induction motor drives" IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 5, No. 1, March 1990, pp:203-210.

  60. P.Pillay and R.Krishnan, "Modeling, simulation and analysis of permanent magnet motor drives- Part 1: The permanent magnet synchronous motor drive", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 25, No. 2, March/April 1989, pp:265-273.

  61. P.Pillay and R.Krishnan, "Modeling, simulation and analysis of permanent magnet motor drives- Part 2: The brushless dc motor drive", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 25, No. 2, March/April 1989, pp:274-279.

  62. P.Pillay and R.Krishnan, "Modeling of permanent magnet motors" IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Nov 1988, pp:537-541.

  63. R.J. Lee, P. Pillay and R.G. Harley, "D,Q Reference frames for the simulation of induction motors," Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Elsevier, Switzerland, Vol. 8, No. 1, March 1985, pp:15-26.

  64. P. Pillay, R.G. Harley and E.J. Odendal, "The effect of link current ripple on the torque pulsations in a CSI-fed induction motor," Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Elsevier, Switzerland, Vol. 8, No. 1, March 1985, pp:27-40.

  65. P. Pillay, R.G. Harley and E.J. Odendal, "A comparison between star and delta connected induction motors when supplied by current source inverters," Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Elsevier, Switzerland, Vol. 8, No. 1, March 1985, pp:41-51.

  66. R.G. Harley, P. Pillay and E.J. Odendal, "Analysing the dynamic behaviour of an induction motor fed from a current source inverter," Transactions of the SAIEE, Vol. 75, Part 3, Dec 1984, pp:40-49.

  67. P. Pillay and R.G. Harley, "Comparison of models for predicting disturbances caused by induction motor starting," Transactions of the SAIEE, Vol. 75, Part 3, Dec 1984, pp:60-66.

  68. P. Pillay, E.J. Odendal and R.G. Harley, "Torque and speed harmonic analysis of a PWM CSI-fed induction motor drive," Transactions of the SAIEE, Vol. 75, Part 3, Dec 1984, pp:50-59.

  • JOURNAL PAPERS ACCEPTED
  1. A.B.Sebitosi and P.Pillay, "New Technologies for rural electrification: White LEDS", accepted for publication in the IEEE Trans on Energy Conversion.