Research Centre of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
The Power Systems Research Centre (EEE) specializes in smart grids, AI-driven energy management, and renewable/EV integration, combining strengths in power electronics, solid-state battery materials, and IoT-enabled grid analytics.
Core Focus Areas
- Smart Grids & Energy Management
- Power Electronics Applications in Power Systems
- AI/ML Applications to Power Systems
- Energy Storage & Solid-State Batteries
- Hybrid Renewable Systems & Renewable Energy Integration Studies
- IoT-Enabled Smart Grid Infrastructure
Research Equipment Details
Description
To study the dielectric breakdown behavior of insulating materials using sphere-gap and rod-gap electrode configurations under a high-voltage AC supply.
Technical Specifications
- 0-100kV Transformer variable voltage setup
Description
Used to determine
- ABCD parameters
- Ferranti effect
- Voltage regulation iv) UV / OV protection relay set-up of a transmission line model.
Technical Specifications
- 3-ph, 400km long transmission line with nominal-T and nominal-Pi arrangement
Description
Kit used to simulate and study in-vehicle communication networks based on the CAN protocol.
Technical Specifications
- CAN protocol In-vehicle communication
Description
The electromagnetic Transients Program software is used for the simulation and analysis of power system transients.
Technical Specifications
- 10 users
Description
MATLAB Software 2026
Technical Specifications
- Campus-wide license
Description
MFM (Multi Functional Energy Meters) integrated with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B for real-time monitoring and data analytics of campus energy consumption.
Technical Specifications
- RS 485 WL 4400/1000 L&T Make, Raspberry Pi
Description
PC-based software-controlled battery charger and discharger test kit with smart Battery Management System (BMS) for LFP-type Lithium-ion batteries.
Technical Specifications
- 1.2 KW Battery charger and Discharger Test kit
Description
Includes Lithium-ion Battery pack, Smart Battery Management System, Motor Brake Test Rig, and Controller Board for SRM motor characterization and EV drive experiments.
Technical Specifications
- 1Kw SRM Motor, Core i5, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD Lenovo System
Description
Includes Lithium-ion Battery pack, Smart Battery Management System, Motor Brake Test Rig, and Controller Board for PMSM motor characterization and EV drive experiments.
Technical Specifications
- 1Kw PMSM Motor, Core i5, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Lenovo System
Description
Includes Lithium-ion Battery pack, Smart Battery Management System, Motor Brake Test Rig, and Controller Board for BLDC motor characterization and EV drive experiments.
Technical Specifications
- 1Kw BLDC Motor, Core i5, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD Lenovo System
Description
Components: STM Controller base Board, CAN to RS485 Convertor, Raspberry Pi board, Wave Share 7-inch HMI, Peak-CAN cable, LIN Analyzer, Bus master software. Experiments can be conducted: Visual representation and modification of data by HMI; multiple CAN/LIN data transmission & reception; in CAN-LIN system, transmit CAN ID from Bus Master to Microcontroller which will then convert data to LIN frame.
Technical Specifications
- STM Controller base Board, CAN to RS485 Convertor
- Raspberry Pi board
- 7-inch HMI
- Peak-CAN cable
- LIN Analyzer
Description
2W Chassis & test setup with Battery Pack, BMS, Motor & Motor Controller, sensors for Temp, Pressure, Current, Voltage, etc., types of connectors and harnesses, VCU & IOT Boards. Experiments can be conducted: study of EV components, powertrain layout of a 2W EV, interconnectivity of components, switches & sensor connections to VCU (Vehicle Control Unit), motor controller and motor connections, braking system controls, dashboard concept and connections, application of e-powertrain safety features such as MCB, fuses, relays, etc., study of different indicators, faults, and fault-finding techniques.
Technical Specifications
- 2W Chassis with Battery Pack, BMS, Motor & Motor Controller, Sensors (Temp/Pressure/Current/Voltage), Connectors & Harnesses, VCU & IoT Boards
Description
Used for impedance spectroscopy measurements such as LCR, EIS, Piezo, and FRA studies, helping analyze the electrical and dielectric behavior of materials.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range: 10 μHz to 35 MHz
- Measurements: LCR, EIS, Piezo, FRA
- Signal Level: +/- 10 V peak max
- Connections: 4-wire Kelvin
- Shunts: 100 Ω, 10 kΩ, 1 MΩ
- Operating Temp.: 5°C to 35°C
Description
A high-temperature furnace with a PID controller, used for sample synthesis, sintering, and heat-treatment processes such as the sol-gel preparation of cathode materials.
Technical Specifications
- Temp. Range: 25°C to 900°C
- Input Voltage: up to 200 V
- Reading Rate: 1°C/min
- PID Controller: Rate of Heating, Soaking, Auto Cooling
- Sample Holders: Silver and 304 grade
Description
Used to measure extremely small electrical currents (down to picoamp range) with high sensitivity, commonly used for leakage current and surface insulation resistance measurements.
Technical Specifications
- Current Range: 2 nA – 20 mA
- Burden Voltage: <200 μV
- Reading Rate: 1000/s
- Storage Buffer: 2500 pints
- Measurements: Leakage currents, Surface insulation resistance
- Operating Temp.: 0°C to 45°C
Description
An instrument used to control and measure electrochemical reactions, enabling cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry, and chronopotentiometry studies on electrode materials.
Technical Specifications
- Potential Range: -20 V to +20 V
- Current Range: 10 μA to 1 A
- Scan Rate: 0.1 mV/s to 3500 mV/s
- Number of Cycles: 1 to 100
- Measurements: Cyclic voltammetry, Linear sweep voltammetry, Chronopotentiometry
- Operating Temp.: 10°C to 40°C
JNTUH Research Supervisors
| S. No | Name of Supervisor | Designation (JNTUH Ratified) | Specialization |
| 1 | Dr. K Rayudu | Associate Professor | Power Systems |
| 2 | Dr. C. Subba Rami Reddy | Professor | Power Systems |
| 3 | Dr. N Bhoopal | Professor | Power Systems |
| 4 | Dr. S. Saravanan | Associate Professor | Power Systems |
| 5 | Dr.K. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy | Professor | Power Systems |
Publications (WoS / Scopus Indexed Articles)
Category | Count |
WoS Indexed Publications | 42 |
Scopus Indexed Publications | 211 |
Total Publications | 253 |
Patents
Category | Count |
Patents Published | 50 |
Patents Granted | 0 |
Total IP Output | 50 |
Sponsored Projects
Category | Number of Projects | Amount (INR) |
Completed Projects | 05 | 1,08,20,731 |
Ongoing Projects | – | – |
Total Research Funding | 05 | 1,08,20,731 |
List of Sponsored Projects
S.No | Project Title | PIs | Funding Agency & Scheme | Grant Sanctioned (INR) | Month , Year | Status |
1 | Design of Na, K, Ag – ion solid state batteries using Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes | Dr. K Rayudu | AICTE -Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) | 25,00,000 | March, 2022 to March 2025 | Completed |
2 | Control Systems & Simulation Lab | Dr. K Rayudu | Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence Rural (MODROB-Rural) of AICTE/MHRD | 10,00,000 | May, 2019 to May, 2021 | Completed |
3 | Design and develop a priority-based converter for Microgrid | Dr. K Rayudu | TEQIP-III, JNTUH, Hyderabad | 3,00,000 | July, 2019 to September, 2020 | Completed |
4 | Biosensor-Based Control Interface for Lifelike Mobility of a Trans-radial Prosthetic Arm | P. Shiva Subhashini & Dr. N. Bhoopal | DST | 65,20,731 | March, 2016 to March, 2019 | Completed |
5 | Modernization of Power Electronics lab for the implementation of modern power semiconductor drives. | Mr. N Ramchander | AICTE, New Delhi | 5,00,000 | August, 2012 to August, 2013 | Completed |
Consultancy Projects
Category | Number of Projects | Amount (INR) |
Completed Consultancy | 04 | 10,40,000/- |
Ongoing Consultancy | – | – |
Total Consultancy Value | 04 | 10,40,000/- |
List of Consultancy Projects
S.No | Project Title | PIs | Funding Agency & Scheme | Grant Sanctioned (INR) | Month , Year | Status |
1 | Feasibility study for development of rooftop solar PV projects at JSW Steel plant and its township at Vijaynagar, Bellary, Karnataka | Mr.N.Ramchander, | M/s Arbutus Consultants Pvt. Ltd | 50,000 | April 2021-May 2021 | Completed |
2 | Technical due diligence of five solar PV plants in the state of Telangana | Mr.N.Ramchander, | M/s Arbutus Consultants Pvt. Ltd | 4,75,000 | March 2021-Aug 2021 | Completed |
3 | Design and Development of Electric Vehicles | Mr.N.Ramchander, | Avighni Renewable Energy Systems India Pvt Ltd | 5,00,000 | April 2018-March 2020 | Completed |
4 | Installation of 160kWp Solar power plant
| Mr.N.Ramchander, | April 2018-March 2020 | 15000 | April 2018-March 2020 | Completed |