Publications

Select Journal and Magazine Articles

• M. Rahman, V. Cecchi, K. Miu, “Power handling capabilities of transmission systems using a temperature-dependent power flow,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 149, 2019, Pages 241-249.
• B. Poudel, V. Cecchi, “Frequency-dependent models of overhead power lines for steady-state harmonic analysis: Model derivation, evaluation and practical applications”, Electric Power Systems Research, vol 151, 2017, Pages 266-272.
• St. Leger, V.Cecchi, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Automated Test Measurement System for Determining Frequency Dependent Parameter Model of Transmission Lines”, Measurement, Elsevier Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, Vol. 92, 2016, pp. 1-10.
• A. Shrestha, V. Cecchi, R. Cox, “Transient Stability-Constrained Optimal Power Flow using Quasi-Linear Behavior of Critical Machines”, under review for the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems.
• B. Poudel, V. Cecchi, “Frequency-Dependent Models of Electric Power Lines for Steady-State Harmonic Analysis”, under review for the IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.
• V. Cecchi, M. Knudson, and K. Miu, “System Impacts of Temperature-Dependent Transmission Line Models”, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Volume 28, Issue 4, October 2013, Page(s): 2300-2308.
• M. Azarbayjani, B. Futrell, V. Cecchi, T. Gentry, A. Ebong, “The road map to the integrated design process of a net-zero energy solar house: A case study of a solar decathlon competition entry”, Journal of Green Building, Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2014, pp. 20-37.
• A. Kailas, V. Cecchi, and A. Mukherjee, “A Survey of Communications and Networking Technologies for Energy Management in Buildings and Home Automation”, Journal of Computer Networks and Communications, Vol. 2012, 2012.
• V. Cecchi, A. St. Leger, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Incorporating Temperature Variations into Transmission Line Models”, Accepted for publication, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, July 2011.
• K. Miu, V. Cecchi, M. Kleinberg, A. Deese, M. Tong, and B. Kleinberg, “A Distribution Power Flow Experiment for Outreach Education,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Volume 25, Issue 1, February 2010, Page(s): 3-9.
• V. Cecchi, A. St. Leger, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Modeling Approach for Transmission Lines in the Presence of Non-Fundamental Frequencies”, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Volume 24, Issue 4, October 2009, Page(s): 2328-2335.
• V. Cecchi, X. Yang, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Instrumentation and Measurement of a Power Distribution System Laboratory for Meter Placement and Network Reconfiguration Studies”,IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Volume 56, Issue 4, Aug. 2007, Page(s):1224-1230.
• V. Cecchi, X. Yang, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Instrumentation and Measurement of a Power Distribution System Laboratory for Meter Placement and Network Reconfiguration Studies”, IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Magazine, Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2007, Page(s): 10-19.

Select Conference Publications

• R. Karandeh, T. Lawanson and V. Cecchi,”Impact of Operational Decisions and Size of Battery Energy Storage Systems on Demand Charge Reduction” 2019 IEEE PowerTech, Milan, Italy, 2019
• M. Rahman, V. Cecchi,”Conductor Temperature Estimation under Uncertain External Conditions Using a Temperature-Dependent Power Flow” 2019 IEEE PowerTech, Milan, Italy, 2019
• R. Karandeh, W. Prendergast, V. Cecchi, “Optimal Scheduling of Battery Energy storage Systems for Solar Power Smoothing”,” IEEE Southeastcon, Huntsville, AL, 2019. 
• ‎M. Rahman, F. Atchison, and V. Cecchi, “Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources: ‎Utilization of Line Thermal Behavior,” SoutheastCon 2019,  Huntsville, AL, 2019, pp. 1-7. 
• M. Rahman, C. Braun and V. Cecchi, “Determination of Transmission Line Power Transfer Capabilities Using Temperature Dependent Continuation Power Flow,” 2018 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Portland, OR, 2018, pp. 1-5.
• T. Lawanson, R. Karandeh, V. Cecchi, Z. Wartell and I. Cho, “Improving Power Distribution System Situational Awareness Using Visual Analytics,” SoutheastCon 2018, St. Petersburg, FL, 2018, pp. 1-6.
• C. Braun, M. Rahman and V. Cecchi, “An evaluation of transmission line models incorporating longitudinal temperature variations,” 2018 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Florence, 2018, pp. 1-5.
• T. Lawanson, R. Karandeh, V. Cecchi and A. Kling, “Impacts of Distributed Energy Resources and Load Models on Conservation Voltage Reduction” 2018 Clemson University Power Systems Conference (PSC), Charleston, SC, 2018
• R. Karandeh, S. Mohajeryami, V. Cecchi and M. H. Javidi, “Evaluation of investments made by GENCOs in transmission network development,” 2017 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Morgantown, WV, 2017
• S. Mohajeryami, R. Karandeh and V. Cecchi, “Correlation between predictability index and error performance in Customer Baseline Load (CBL) calculation,”2017 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Morgantown, WV, 2017
• C. Braun, M. Rahman and V. Cecchi, “A transmission line model with non-uniformly distributed line impedance,”2017 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Morgantown, WV, 2017, pp. 1-6.
• M. Rahman, C. Braun and V. Cecchi, “Study of the impact of longitudinal variations in ambient conditions on transmission line voltage stability margin,” 2017 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Morgantown, WV, 2017, pp. 1-6.
• M. Rahman, M. Kiesau, V. Cecchi and B. Watkins, “Investigating the impacts of conductor temperature on power handling capabilities of transmission lines using a multi-segment line model,” SoutheastCon 2017, Charlotte, NC, 2017, pp. 1-7.
• M. Rahman, M. Kiesau, V. Cecchi and B. Watkins, ” Investigating Effects of Weather Parameter Uncertainty on Transmission Line Power Handling Capabilities using Affine Arithmetic,” 2017 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2017, pp. 1-5.
• M. Davoudi, V. Cecchi, J.R. Aguero, “Network Reconfiguration with Relaxed Radiality Constraint for Increased Hosting Capacity of Distribution Systems”, 2016 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Boston, MA, 2016, pp. 1-5.
• A. Shrestha, V. Cecchi, R.W. Cox, “Optimal Power Flow-based Generation Shedding for Dynamic Remedial Action Scheme”, 2016 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D), Dallas, TX, 2016, pp. 1-5.
• S. N. K. Jagarlapudi, V. Cecchi, “Investigating Wind Speed-Dependent Models for Electric Power Transmission Lines”, 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Montreal, QC, 2016, pp. 626-629.
• A. Shrestha, V. Cecchi, R.W. Cox, “Minimum-cost generation-shedding for dynamic Remedial Action Scheme”, Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting. Pub. Year: 2015.
• B. Poudel, V. Cecchi, “Frequency-Dependent Transmission Line Modeling for Steady State Power System Harmonic Analysis”, Proc. of the IEEE 2015 North American Power Symposium (NAPS). Pub. Year: 2015.
• S. Zilberdrut, V. Cecchi, “Investigating the Effects of Grid Equivalent Circuit at a Point of Common Coupling on Bus Voltage Variations Due to Variable Distributed Generation”, Proceedings of the IEEE 2015 North American Power Symposium (NAPS). Pub. Year: 2015.
• C. Liu, V. Cecchi, S. Kamel, “Analysis of AC Resistance in Non-Ferrous Bimetallic Solid Conductors”, Proceedings of the IEEE 2015 North American Power Symposium (NAPS). Pub. Year: 2015.
• M. Davoudi, V. Cecchi, “Effects of Stiffness Factor on Bus Voltage Variations in the Presence of Intermittent Distributed Generation”, Proceedings of the IEEE 2015 NAPS. Pub. Year: 2015.
• A.S. Deese, V. Cecchi, B. Poudel, “Introduction of emerging technologies to distribution system laboratory modules via simulation”, Proc. of the 2015 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting. Pub. Year: 2015.
• M. Davoudi, V. Cecchi, J.R. Aguero, “Increasing penetration of Distributed Generation with meshed operation of distribution systems”, Proc. of the 2014 North American Power Symposium. Pub. Year: 2014.
• A. Shrestha, V. Cecchi, R.W. Cox, “Dynamic Remedial Action Scheme using online transient stability analysis,” Proceedings of the IEEE 2014 North American Power Symposium. Pub. Year: 2014.
• B. Poudel, V. Cecchi, “An approach for modeling frequency-dependent apparent resistance of power transmission lines”, Proceedings of the IEEE 2014 North American Power Symposium. Pub. Year: 2014.
• V. Cecchi, M. Azarbayjani, B. Tempest, “Collaborative Research and Education in the Design and Building of a Net-Zero Energy Solar Powered House – Testimony of a Solar Decathlon 2013 Entry”, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), International Forum, Indianapolis, IN, 2014.
• M. Davoudi, V. Cecchi, and J. Romero Agüero, “Evaluation of meshed distribution systems for increased penetration of distributed generation,” CIGRE US National Committee, 2014 Grid of the Future Symposium, Oct. 2014.
• M. Azarbayjani, V. Cecchi, B. Tempest, “Lessons learned from an interdisciplinary collabortion in design and construction of a net-zero energy solar house”, ASME 2014 8th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Boston, MA, 2014.
• M. Azarbayjani, B. Futrell, V. Cecchi, “Integrative Photovoltaic Shadings in a Net-Zero-Energy Solar House”, American Solar Energy Society, SOLAR 2014, San Francisco, CA, 2014.
• M. Davoudi, V. Cecchi, J.R. Aguero, “Investigating the ability of meshed distribution systems to increase penetration levels of Distributed Generation”, IEEE SoutheastCon 2014. Publication Year: 2014.
• B. Poudel, V. Cecchi, “Harmonic Power Flow using multi-segment frequency-dependent transmission line models”, IEEE 2013 North American Power Symposium Proceedings (NAPS 2013). Publication Year: 2013.
• Cecchi, V. ; Kamalasadan, S. ; Enslin, J. ; Miller, M. “Grid impacts and mitigation measures for increased PV penetration levels using advanced PV inverter regulation”, Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2013). Publication Year: 2013.
• A.S. Deese, V. Cecchi, K. Miu, “Capacitor placement and control experiment for Reconfigurable Distribution Automation and Control laboratory”,  Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PES 2013). Publication Year: 2013.
• B. Chowdhury, B. Parkhideh, A. Martin, Z. Salami, J. Enslin, V. Cecchi, S. Kamalasadan, M. Noras, “Enhancing power and energy systems concepts with laboratory experience”,  Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PES 2013). Publication Year: 2013.
• A. Shrestha, V. Cecchi, R.W. Cox, “A real-time platform for validating continuous wide-area control systems”, Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT 2013), Washington, DC, Feb. 2013.
• R.T.S. Sai, A. Mukherjee, V. Cecchi, and A. Kailas, “Architecture Exploration of a Heterogeneous Embedded Processor for the Smart Grid”, IEEE SoutheastCon 2013, Jacksonville, FL, March 2013.
• V. Cecchi, M. Knudson, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “A Non-Uniformly Distributed Parameter Transmission Line Model”, IEEE 2012 North American Power Symposium Proceedings (NAPS 2012). Publication Year: 2012.
• V. Cecchi and M. Knudson, “Study of the Effects of Temperature-Dependent Electric Power Transmission Line Models on Estimation of Transfer Capabilities”, Proceedings of the 2012 NAUN WSEAS/NAUN International Conferences (NAUN 2012), Circuits, Systems and Signals, Vouliagmeni Beach, Athens, Greece, March 7-9, 2012.
• V. Cecchi, K. Miu, A. St. Leger,  and C. Nwankpa, “Study of the Impacts of Ambient Temperature Variations along a Transmission Line Using Temperature-Dependent Line Models”, Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PES 2011). Publication Year: 2011.
• N. BouSaba, J. Conrad, C. Hargrove, V. Cecchi, “Keys to Success in the IEEE Hardware Competition”, Proceedings of the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition (ASEE 2011), Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26-29, 2011.
• P. Schmidt, V. Cecchi, N. BouSaba, S. G. Teng, D. Hoch, S. Patterson, D. Sharer, “An Optimization Routine for Assigning Students to Capstone Project Groups”, Proceedings of the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition (ASEE 2011), Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26-29, 2011.
• C. Schegan, V. Cecchi, X. Yang, K. Miu, “A Model Specific Simulation of Power Distribution Grids for Non-Destructive Testing of Network Reconfiguration Schemes”, SCS Grand Challenges in Modeling and Simulation Conference 2010, Ottawa, Canada, July 11-14, 2010.
• K. Miu, A. Deese, X. Yang, V. Cecchi, M. Kleinberg, C. Schegan, “Integrating distribution automation and control techniques into power system curriculum”, Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PES 2009). Publication Year: 2009 , Page(s): 1 – 3
• V. Cecchi, A. St. Leger, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Loading Studies for Power Transmission Line Models in the Presence of Non-Fundamental Frequencies”, Proceedings of the 2007 Summer Computer Simulation Conference (SCSC 2007), San Diego, CA, July 15-18, 2007.
• V. Cecchi, A. St. Leger, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Experimental Setup for Investigating Gamma Transmission Line Models in the Presence of Non-Fundamental Frequencies”, Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting (PES 2007), Tampa, FL, June 24-28, 2007.
• K. Miu, V. Cecchi, M. Tong, B. Kleinberg, and M. Kleinberg, “Adapting Existing Distribution Power Flow Experiments for Outreach Education”, Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting (PES 2007), Tampa, FL, June 24-28, 2007.
• V. Cecchi, M. Kleinberg, M. Tong, B. Kleinberg, and K. Miu, “Design of Power Engineering Outreach Experiments using Feedback from Non-Engineers and Grade 9-12 Students”, Proceeding of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition (ASEE 2007), Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007.
• V. Cecchi, X. Yang, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Instrumentation and Measurement of a Power Distribution System Laboratory for Network Reconfiguration Studies”, Proceedings of the 2006 IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (IMTC 2006), Sorrento, Italy, April 24-27, 2006.
• Yang, V. Cecchi, K. Miu, and C. Nwankpa, “Reconfigurable Distribution Automation and Control Laboratory: A Network Reconfiguration Experiment for Load Balancing and Loss Reduction in Power Distribution Systems”, Proceeding of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition (ASEE 2005), Portland, OR, June 12-15, 2005.