International Journal of Energy Engineering

International journal of Energy Engineering is an open access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles, critical reviews, research notes, debate and short reports in all areas of energy engineering.


Daniela Proto

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Energy Engineering

Post-doctoral Fellow, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica, Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy

Research Areas

Planning and operation of distribution networks and Smart Grids, Railway power systems.

Education

2004Ph.D.Electrical Engineering, Università degli Studi di Napoli ‘Federico II’
2001M.Tech.Software Technology, Università del Sannio
2000M.Sc.Electrical Engineering, Università degli Studi di Napoli ‘Federico II’

Experience

2004-presentPost-Doctoral Fellow at the Electrical Engineering Department of University of Napoli Federico II, Italy
2011Lecturer at the Università del Sannio, Benevento, Italy
2002-2010Delivered numerous lectures to several terms of the following courses as part of the Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the Università degli Studi di Napoli ‘Federico II’

Academic Achievement

2004, Third prize as outstanding paper, International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems
2009, One of the Best posters presented to International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality

Publications: Journals

[1]  A. Andreotti, L. Battistelli, D. Lauria, T. Novia, D. Proto: "On the hybrid vehicle design", Electrical Engineering Research Report, N. 12, pp.45-49, November 2001
[2]  Andreotti, L. Battistelli, U. De Martinis, D. Lauria, D. Proto: "Electromagnetic compatibility problems for hybrid vehicles", Electrical Engineering Research Report, N.13, pp. 38-42, April 2002
[3]  L. Battistelli, D. Lauria, D. Proto: "Reactive control in a deregulated environment with static Var compensators improving voltage stability", IEE Proceedings on Generation Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 150, No. 1, pp. 113-118, January 2003
[4]  G. Carpinelli, C. Noce, D. Proto, P. Varilone: "Voltage Regulators and Capacitor Placement in Three-phase Distribution Systems with Non-linear and Unbalanced Loads", International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, Vol. 7: No. 4, Article 1, 2007.
[5]  L. Battistelli, D. Lauria, D. Proto: ''Two-phase controlled compensator for alternating current quality improvement of electrified railway systems", IEE Proceedings on Electric Power Applications, pp.177-183, March, 2006.
[6]  Bracale, G. Carpinelli, M. Mangoni, D. Proto: "Wind Power Forecast Methods and Very Short-term Steady-State Analysis of an Electrical Distribution System". Electrical Engineering Research Report, Vol. 1 March 2009, pp. 1-9.
[7]  A. Bracale, G. Carpinelli, D. Proto, A. Russo, P. Varilone: "New Approaches for Very Short-term Steady-State Analysis of An Electrical Distribution System with Wind Farms", Special Issue "Wind Energy", Energies, 2010, 3, pp. 650-670.
[8]  G. Carpinelli, C. Noce, D. Proto, A. Russo, P. Varilone: "Optimal Allocation of Capacitors in Unbalanced Multiconverter Distribution Systems: A Comparison of Some Fast Techniques based on Genetic Algorithms", Electric Power Systems Research Journal, Elsevier, Vol. 80, Issue 6, June 2010, pp.642-650
[9]  C. Battistelli, G. Carpinelli, F. Mottola, D. Proto, D. Zoppoli: "Distribution Networks with Linear and non Linear Loads: a Reactive Power Cost-Based Method for the Planning of Dispersed Generation and Capacitor under Uncertainty", Journal of Energy Engineering, ASCE, Vol.137, No.1, pp.44-58.
[10]  R. Angelino, A. Bracale, G. Carpinelli, M. Mangoni, D. Proto, A fuel cell-based dispersed generation system providing system ancillary services through power electronic interfaces, Renewable Energy, Volume 36, Issue 9, September 2011, pp.2312-2323.
[11]  L. Battistelli, M. Pagano, D.Proto: "2x25 kV-50 Hz High Speed Traction Power System: Short Circuit Modelling" IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, , vol.26, no.3, pp.1459-1466, July 2011
[12]  R. Angelino, A. Bracale, G. Carpinelli, M. Mangoni, D. Proto: "Dispersed Generation Units Providing System Ancillary Services in Distribution Networks by a Centralized Control", Renewable Power Generation, IET , vol.5, no.4, pp.311-321, July 2011.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  L. Battistelli, O. Carluccio, D. Lauria, D. Proto: "Environmental safety for urban underground space", Acuus 2002 International Conference Urban Underground Space: a Resource for Cities, Torino, November 2002
[2]  L. Battistelli, E.P. Marino, D. Proto – "Controllo del processo di integrazione nei sistemi di trasporto ad elevato contenuto tecnologico", Convegno su Ricerca e sviluppo nel sistemi ferroviari, pp.129-139, Napoli, May 2003
[3]  A. Andreotti, L. Battistelli, P. Caramia, G. Carpinelli, M. Fantauzzi, D. Proto: "Approccio sistemico alla qualità dell’alimentazione dei sistemi di trasporto elettrificati", Convegno su Ricerca e sviluppo nel sistemi ferroviari, pp.309-322, Napoli, May 2003
[4]  L. Battistelli, P. Caramia, G. Carpinelli, D. Proto, P. Verde- "Interaction between 2x25 kV- 50 Hz Traction Systems and Three-phase Power Supply Network", 38th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, September 2004
[5]  L. Battistelli, P. Caramia, G. Carpinelli, D. Proto: "Power Quality Disturbances due to Interaction between AC and DC Traction Systems" Proceedings of IEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives PEMD, pp.492-497 Edinburgh, April 2004
[6]  G. Carpinelli, D. Proto, C. Di Perna, P. Verde, P. Varilone: "Probabilistic Short-Circuit Analysis In Unbalanced Three-Phase Power Systems", Proceedings of IEEE International conference on ‘Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems’ (PMAPS), pp. 807-812, Iowa USA, September 2004.
[7]  L. Battistelli, P. Caramia, G. Carpinelli, D. Lauria, D. Proto: "A Power Quality Compensation Device for Interacting AC-DC Railway Systems", IEEE PowerTech Conference, St.Petersburg, Russia, June 2005.
[8]  L. Battistelli, D. Lauria, C. Morvillo, D. Proto: "Substation Automation Of DC Electrified Transportation Systems", Proceedings of the International Conference on ‘Ship Propulsion and Railway Traction Systems’, pp.176-179, Bologna, October 2005.
[9]  Bracale, D. Proto, P. Varilone: "Adaptive Prony method for spectrum estimation of non-stationary signals in traction systems", Proceedings of IEEE Eurocon 2005, Volume 2, pp.1550 – 1553, Belgrade, November 2005.
[10]  L. Battistelli, M. Fantauzzi, D. Lauria, C. Morvillo, D. Proto: "A comparison among various optimization control strategies for dc electrified transportation systems", IEEE Proceedings of International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion Taormina – Italy, May 2006.
[11]  S. De Falco, D.Proto: "Metodologie di DMA (Decision Making Analysis) per la Qualificazione di Sistemi Elettrici navali", 101° Convegno Nazionale AEIT, Capri, 16-20 September 2006.
[12]  Bracale, G. Carpinelli, D. Proto, F. Rossi: "Generazione Distribuita e Servizi Ancillari per le Reti di Distribuzione: Nuove Potenzialita’ Offerte dall’elettronica di Potenza", 101° Convegno Nazionale AEIT, Capri, 16-20 September 2006.
[13]  L. Battistelli, D. Lauria, C. Morvillo, D. Proto: "Innovazione Tecnologica per l'ottimizzazione Energetica e dell'esercizio delle Linee di Trazione Elettrica", 101° Convegno Nazionale AEIT, Capri, 16-20 September 2006.
[14]  P. Janik, D. Lauria, T. Lobos, D. Proto, Z. Waclawek: "Power Quality Assessment Using Neuro-Fuzzy Approach", Proceedings of MEPS 2006, pp. 495-499, Wroclaw, Poland, September 2006.
[15]  C. Noce, D. Proto, A. Russo, P.Varilone: "Optimal allocation of capacitors in unbalanced multiconverter distribution systems using genetic algorithms", Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Electricity Distribution, Vienna, May 2007.
[16]  L. Battistelli, S. De Falco, and D. Proto: "Power Quality Measurements Through Multivariate Control Chart: An Application On Railway Traction Systems", Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Railway Traction Systems, Tokyo, Japan, November 2007.
[17]  G. Carpinelli, G. Celli, S. Mocci, F. Pilo, D. Proto. A. Russo: "Multiobjective Programming for the Optimal Sizing and Siting of Power-Electronic Interfaced Dispersed Generators", Proceeding of IEEE Power Tech, 2007 Lausanne, July 2007.
[18]  L. Battistelli, M. Pagano, D. Proto, A. Amendola, L. Candurro, A. Pignotti: "Short Circuit Modelling and Simulation of 2x25 kV High Speed Railways". AICMS 08. IEEE Second Asia International Conference on Modeling & Simulation, pp. 702 – 707, May 2008.
[19]  G. Carpinelli, D. Proto, P. Varilone, A. Abur: "A Heuristic Hybrid Technique for the Optimal Allocation of Capacitors in Unbalanced Multiconverter Distribution Systems", 2008 2nd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, pp. 429-433, Montreal, April 2008.
[20]  L. Battistelli, M. Pagano, D. Proto, A. Amendola, L. Candurro, A. Pignotti: "Steady State and Transient Short Circuit Analysis of 2x25 kV High Speed Railways", 8th World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR), Seoul Korea, May 2008.
[21]  G. Carpinelli, C. Noce, D. Proto, A. Russo, P. Varilone: "A Probabilistic Approach for Optimal Capacitor Allocation in Three-Phase Unbalanced Distribution Systems", 10th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, PMAPS 2008, Rincòn, Puerto Rico, May 2008.
[22]  L. Battistelli, D. Proto: "Substation Inverter Control for AC Electrified Transportation Systems", Proceedings of International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, pp.1038 – 1042, Ischia, June 2008.
[23]  Bracale, C. Di Perna, M. Mangoni, D. Proto: "Dispersed Generators Providing Ancillary Services through Power Electronic Interfaces: a Hybrid System", proceedings of the 43rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference, Padova, Italy, September 2008.
[24]  Bracale, G. Carpinelli, A. Di Fazio, D. Proto: "On the Evaluation of Power Quality Indices in Distribution Systems with Dispersed Generation", International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ'09), Valencia (Spain), April2009.
[25]  G. Carpinelli, C. Noce, D. Proto, A. Russo, P. Varilone: "Multiobjective optimal allocation of capacitors in distribution systems: a new heuristic technique based on reduced search space regions and genetic algorithms" 20th International Conference on Electricity Distribution CIRED 09, Prague, June 2009
[26]  L. Battistelli, F. Ciccarelli, D. Lauria, D. Proto, "Optimal design of DC electrified railway stationary storage system, " Clean Electrical Power, 2009 International Conference on , vol., no., pp.739-745, 9-11 June 2009
[27]  C.Battistelli, G.Carpinelli, U. De Martinis, F. Mottola, D.Proto: "Optimization Methods with Power Quality Issues for Reactive Power Control of Distribution Networks with Dispersed Generation", IEEE Powertech 2009, Bucharest, Romania, 28 giugno- 2 luglio 2009.
[28]  R. Angelino, A. Bracale, G. Carpinelli, D. Lauria, M. Mangoni, D. Proto: "Centralized Control of Dispersed Generators Providing Ancillary Services in Distribution Networks Part I: Theoretical Aspects, " IEEE/PES International Conference UPEC 2009, Glasgow (GB) settembre 2009
[29]  R. Angelino, A. Bracale, M. Mangoni, D. Proto: "Centralized Control of Dispersed Generators Providing Ancillary Services in Distribution Networks Part II: Numerical Applications, " IEEE/PES 44th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), Glasgow (GB), settembre 2009
[30]  R. Angelino, A. Bracale, G. Carpinelli, M. Mangoni, D. Proto: "Effects of time delays on the behavior of a centralized control system for providing system ancillary services in an active distribution network", International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ´10), Granada (Spain), marzo 2010.
[31]  R.Angelino, A.Bracale, G.Carpinelli, D.Proto: "Dispersed Generators and Storage Systems for Providing Ancillary Services in Distribution Systems" IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, PISA, giugno 2010.
[32]  G. Carpinelli, C. Noce, D. Proto, A.Russo, P. Varilone: "A Probabilistic Approach for Multiobjective Optimal Allocation of Capacitors in Distribution Systems Based on Genetic Algorithms", sottoposto all’11th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, PMAPS 2010, giugno 2010 Singapore.
[33]  G. Carpinelli, F. Mottola, D. Proto, A. Russo: "Optimal Allocation of Dispersed Generators, Capacitors and Distributed Energy Storage Systems in Distribution Networks", Modern Electric Power Systems 2010 (MEPS'10), Wroclaw, Poland, 20-22 settembre 2010.
[34]  A.Bracale, P. Caramia, D. Proto: "Optimal Operation of Smart Grids Including Distributed Generation Units and Plug in Vehicles", International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ’11), Las Palmas de Gran Canarie (Spain), 13th to 15th April, 2011.
[35]  G. Carpinelli, A. Andreotti, F. Mottola, D. Proto: Cigré, "Optimal Control of Plug-in Vehicles Fleets in a Smart Grid including Distributed Generation", Cigrè Symposium, The Electric Power System of the Future, Bologna Italy, September 2011.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  L.Battistelli, U. De Martinis, V. Isastia Cimino, D. Lauria, A. Andreotti, S. Meo, C. Morvillo, S. Morvillo, L. Piegari, D. Proto, M. Sansone, G. Velotto: "Electrical propulsion system and traction devices laboratory", Centre of Competence for transport systems of the Campania Region, An experience of innovation and training, Aracne Editrice, pp.142-159, July, 2007.