Energy and Power

Energy & Power is a journal publishing research and reviewing articles in all important aspects of energy and power engineering. Both experimental and theoretical papers are acceptable provided they report important findings, novel insights, or useful techniques.

Yadwinder Brar

Editorial Board Member of Energy and Power

Head of Academic Department/Faculty, Punjab Technical University, India

Research Areas

Power and Energy System Operation and Control

Education

2005Ph.DElectrical Engineering, Punjab Technical University(P.T.U) Jalandhar
1996M.E.Electrical Engineering, Panjab University, Chandigarh(P.U. Chd)
1991B.E.Electrical Engineering, P.U. Chd
1987B.Sc-I.Non medical, P. U. Chd

Experience

2008-presentPrincipal GNDEC Ludhiana, Professor
2002-2008Principal, GZSCET Bathinda, Assistant Professor
1998-2002Principal, GZSCET Bathinda, Lecturer Senior scale
1992-1998Principal GZSCET Bathinda, Lecturer
1991-1992Principal, GTBK Polytechnic Chhapian Wali Malout, Lecturer

Academic Achievement

Awarded ‘Leading Educators of the World’, 2005, in the field of Research by IBC Cambridge England

Publications: Journals

[1]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Multiobjective load dispatch by fuzzy logic based searching weightage pattern', Electric Power System Research, vol. 63, pp. 149-160, 2002.
[2]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Genetic-fuzzy logic based weightage pattern search for multiobjective load dispatch problem', Asian Journal of Information Technology, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 365-373, 2003.
[3]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Interactive fuzzy satisfying multiobjective generation scheduling', Asian Journal of Information Technology, vol. 3, no. 11, pp. 973-982, 2004.
[4]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Multiobjective load dispatch by evolutionary optimization technique based weightage pattern search method', Electric Power Components and Systems, vol. 33, pp. 431-448, 2005.
[5]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Fuzzy satisfying multi-objective generation scheduling based on simplex weightage pattern search, Electrical Power and Energy Systems, vol. 27, pp. 518-527, 2005.
[6]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Interactive fuzzy satisfying multiobjective generation scheduling based on genetic weightage pattern search, Institution of Engineers (India)-EL, vol. 86, pp. 312-318, 2006.
[7]  Gursewak Brar, Yadwinder S. Brar, Yaduvir Singh, 'Implementation and Comparison of Contemporary Data Clustering Techniques for Multi-Compressor System: a Case Study", WSEAS Transaction on Systems and Control, Wisconsin, USA, vol. 2(9), pp. 442-449, 2007
[8]  Gursewak Brar, Yadwinder S. Brar, Yaduvir Singh, 'An Efficient Data Clustering Algorithm using Fuzzy Logic for Control of a Multi Compressor System', 'International Engineering and Technology, Journal of Electrical Analysis, vol. 1, pp. 130-136, 2007
[9]  Gursewak Brar, Yadwinder S. Brar, Yaduvir Singh, ' Design and Development of an Efficient Data Clustering Algorithm of a Data Based Controller for a Multi-Compressor System Using Fuzzy Logic', AMSE Journal of Signal Processing and Pattern Recognition, France, vol. 50, pp. 78-87, 2007
[10]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Genetic-fuzzy based power scheduling technique for multiobjective load dispatch problem, International Journal of Power & Energy Systems, vol. 28, pp. 73-82, 2008
[11]  Gursewak S. Brar, Yadwinder S. Brar, Yaduvir Singh, 'Design and Development of an Efficient Algorithm and its Software Code for Performance Analysis of Parallel Multi-Compressor System', International Engineering and Technology, Journal of Electrical Analysis, vol. 2, pp. 52-61, 2008.
[12]  Gursewak S. Brar, Yadwinder S. Brar and Yaduvir Singh, "An efficient knowledge discovery algorithm using fuzzy entropy in multi-compressor system: a case study, " AMSE Journal of Signal Processing and Pattern Recognition, France, vol.51 (3), pp.47-60, 2008.
[13]  Gursewak S. Brar, Yadwinder S. Brar and Yaduvir Singh, "An Efficient Data Based Controller Using Back-propagation and Bi-directional Associative Memory Neural Network Architectures for a Multi Compressor System, " Journal of Advanced Research in Fuzzy and Uncertain Systems, Irvine, CA, USA, vol. 1 (1), pp.17-40, 2009.
[14]  Sanjeev Kumar Garg, Vanita Garg and Yadwinder Singh Brar, 'SOX/NOX Impact and its Removal in Coal Based Thermal Power Plants', International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Applications in Engineering, Technology and Sciences(IJ-ETA-ETS), Vol. 3 (1), 2010, pp. 693-697.
[15]  Ravinder Singh, Rupinderjit Singh and Y.S. Brar, 'Technoeconomic aspects of sugar mill power plant-case study', International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Applications in Engineering Technology and Sciences Special issue on International Conference on Power Systems Operations & Control, 20-22 Dec 2010, ISSN: 0974-3588, pp. 58-61.
[16]  Reet Inder Kaur, Y.S. Brar and D.P. Kothari, 'Pattern Search and Genetic Algorithm for Economic Load Dispatch', International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Applications in Engineering Technology and Sciences Special issue on International Conference on Power Systems Operations & Control, 20-22 Dec 2010, ISSN: 0974-3588, pp. 289-295.
[17]  Y.S. Brar, Jagmeet Singh and Gagandeep Singh, 'Power Flow Considering FACTS Devices, ' , International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Applications in Engineering Technology and Sciences Special issue on International Conference on Power Systems Operations & Control, 20-22 Dec 2010, ISSN: 0974-3588, pp. 415-422.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Fuzzy logic approach for generation dispatch of electric power system with conflicting objectives', Proceedings of IEEE Power Systems Conference and Exposition 2004, October 10-13 2004, New York City, New York, paper no. 04PS0718.
[2]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Evolutionary search technique for optimal power scheduling', Proceedings of Challenges to Electric Utilities in the New Millennium, November 3-5, 2004, Kathmandu, Nepal, paper no. P197.
[3]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Simplex search technique of weightage pattern search for multiobjective problem', International Conference on Computer Applications in Electrical Engineering Recent Advances, Roorkee, Sep. 29-Oct. 1, 2005.
[4]  Deepti Joshi, Sandeep Kaur and Y.S. Brar, 'Multi-objective dynamic load dispatch based on fuzzy decision making' Asian Conference on Intelligent Systems & Networks ASIAN-2006, Centre for Advanced Technology Haryana Engineering College, Jagadhri, Feb. 24-25, 2006.
[5]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, Multiobjective load dispatch based on genetic-fuzzy technique, 2006 IEEE Power Systems Conference and Expo., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2006.
[6]  Jagriti, Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon and D.P. Kothari , Weather Based Power Dispatch Study Using GA, Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference 2006 (AUPEC 06), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia, 10th-13th December 2006.
[7]  Gursewak Brar, Yadwinder Singh, Yaduvir Singh, 'Design and development of efficient fuzzy logic based algorithm for a multi-compressor system, Proceedings of international conference on Challenges and Strategies for Sustainable Energy Efficiency and Environment, U.P. Technical University Lucknow, June, 10-11, 2006, pp. 402-409.
[8]  Gursewak Brar, Yadwinder S. Brar, Yaduvir Singh, 'A Fuzzy entropy algorithm for data extrapolation in multi-compressor system', World Congress on Engineering 2007, London, U.K. 2-4 July, 2007.
[9]  Dinesh Kumar, Y.S. Brar and V.K. Banga, 'Multicast optimization technique using best effort genetic algorithms', Proceedings of World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology, Thailand, Vol. 38, Feb. 2009, ISSN: 2070-3740.
[10]  Sanjeev K. Garg and Yadwinder S. Brar, 'SOX /NOX Impact and its removal in coal based thermal power plants', Proceedings of International Conference on Energy & Environment-Enviro Energy, Taj, Chandigarh, India, 19-21 March, 2009.
[11]  Kanwaljit Singh, Rupinder Jit Singh, Gagandeep Kaur and Y.S. Brar, ' Economical use of Biomass Fuels for Power Generation, A Case Study', 2009 CIGRE Canada Conference on Power Systems: Innovations & Renewal-Building the New Power System, Toronto, Canada, 04-06 Oct., 2009
[12]  Deepti Joshi, Y.S. Brar and D.P. Kothari, 'Optimal unit commitment a solution for environmental problem of thermal power plants', International Conference on Advances in Mechanical and Building Sciences in the 3rd Millennium (ICAMB-2009)", VIT University , Vellore , Tamilnadu , INDIA December 14-16, 2009, pp. 1255-1262.
[13]  A.K. Arora, Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, 'Optimal Economic Emission Thermal Power Scheduling', Proceedings 18th National System Conference-94, Agra, pp. 349-353, January 14-16, 1995.
[14]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, 'Reduction of Pollution Through Dispatching in Power System', Safe Environment for 21st Century, C.E.T. Bathinda, April 12, 1995.
[15]  Y.S. Brar, 'Hybrid Vehicle a Solution in Vehicular Pollution Control, Safe Environment for 21st Century, C.E.T. Bathinda, April 12, 1995.
[16]  Y.S. Brar, G.S. Grewal, 'Computer Technique for Optimal Load Dispatch', Recent Trends in Computer Applications in Engineering, C.E.T. Bathinda, pp. 247-253, March 8-9, 1996.
[17]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Genetic Algorithm Based Multiobjective Load Dispatch', 5th Punjab Science Congress, TIET Patiala, February 7-9, 2002.
[18]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Fuzzy Logic Based Multiobjective Load Dispatch', 6th Punjab Science Congress, SLIET Longowal, February 7-9, 2003.
[19]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, Multiobjective Load Dispatch by Genetic Algorithm', Proceedings of IE(I) Haryana State Center, All India Seminar on Power and Energy for Sustainable Growth, CRSCE, Murthal, pp. 197-205 February 20-21, 2003.
[20]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Interactive Fuzzy Satisfying Multiobjective Secure Generation Scheduling Based on Simplex Weightage Pattern Search', 27th National Systems Conference 2003, IIT Kharagpur, 149-154, Dec. 17-19, 2003.
[21]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Interactive Multiobjective Generation Scheduling of Thermal Power Station' National Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Efficiency Improvement in Energy Sector, SLIET Longowal, pp. 66-71, Nov. 08-09, 2003.
[22]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Optimal Power Scheduling Based on Fuzzy Decision Making', 7th Punjab Science Congress, GNDU Amritsar, Paper no. D.P.-15, Feb 7-9, 2004.
[23]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Multiobjective load dispatch by fuzzy logic based searching weightage pattern using GA:', National Power Systems Conference, IIT Madrass, pp. 567-573, Dec. 27-30, 2004.
[24]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon, D.P. Kothari, 'Genetic based optimal power scheduling' National Conference on Computational Intelligence in Electrical Engineering, CIEE-05, Sant Longowal Institute of Engg. & Tech. Longowal, Nov. 18-19, 2005.
[25]  Deepti Joshi, Y.S. Brar, 'Economic dispatch based on optimal lambda searching' Innovations 2005, BBSB Engg. College Fatehgarh Sahib, Nov. 25-26, 2005.
[26]  K. Singh, Y.S. Brar, 'Utilization of bio-mass sources for power generation', Grand Challenges in Electrical Engineering GCEE'07, 28-29, April, 2007.
[27]  Jagriti, Y.S. Brar, 'Utilization of energy storage devices in weather based power dispatch study', Grand Challenges in Electrical Engineering GCEE'07, 28-29, April, 2007.
[28]  Y.S. Brar, J.S. Dhillon and D.P. Kothari, 'Optimization of thermal power generation', 11th Punjab Science Congress Thaper University Patiala, 7-9 February 2008.
[29]  Gursewak Brar, Yadwinder S. Brar, Yaduvir Singh, 'Comparison and deployment of various data clustering techniques to a process control data', Current Trends in Electrical Engineering, CTEE-2008, GZS College of Engineering & Technology Bathinda, 14 February 2008.
[30]  Deepti Joshi, Y.S. Brar, 'Unit commitment by Lagrangian Relaxation Technique', Current Trends in Electrical Engineering, CTEE-2008, GZS College of Engineering & Technology Bathinda', 14 February 2008.
[31]  Y.S. Brar, Harprit Kaur, 'Optimal power flow of 7 bus system using Power Worl Simulator' National Conference on "Recent Advances in Computational Techniques in Electrical Engineering, 19-20 March, 2010, SLIET Longowal
[32]  Y.S. Brar, Harvinder Singh, Manpreet Singh, 'Analysis of six bus system against different types of faults by using matlab programming', National Conference "ART-2010", September, 4-6, 2010.