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Assistant Professor

Kuan Tak TAN

Assistant Professor
PhD (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Cluster:
Engineering
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SIT Appointments

  • Assistant Professor
    – Present

Education

  • PhD (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
    Nanyang Technological University , Singapore
  • Bachelor of Engineering, First Class Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
    Nanyang Technological University , Singapore

Achievements

  • Nanyang Technological University Research Scholarship

Professional Memberships

  • Member, IEEE Power & Energy Society Chapter Committee
    – Present
  • Senior Member, Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES)
    Present
  • Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    Present
  • Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
    Present

Corporate Experience

  • Local Arrangement Chair, 8th International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Asia (ISGT Asia 2018)
  • Engineer, SP PowerGrid

Research Interests

  • Smart grids and microgrids
  • Power distribution systems and protection
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Advanced electrification for transportation and buildings

Past Projects

  • Flexible Horticulture LED Lighting Blocks for Urban Farming, funded under SIT SEED Funding
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  • Development of heat pump water heater for use in Singapore’s high-rise residential units, funded by Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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  • Cost-benefit analysis of smart grid in Singapore, funded under the A*STAR SERC Public Sector Research Fund
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Journal Papers

  • Y. Wang, K. T. Tan, X. Y. Peng, and P. L. So, “Coordinated Control of Distributed Energy-Storage Systems for Voltage Regulation in Distribution Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 1132-1141, Jun. 2016

  • B. F. Wang, V. R. K. Kanamarlapudi, L. Xian, X. Y. Peng, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Model Predictive Voltage Control for Single-Inductor Multiple-Output DC–DC Converter with Reduced Cross Regulation,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 7, pp. 4187-4197, Jul. 2016

  • K. T. Tan, B. Sivaneasan, X. Y. Peng, and P. L. So, “Control and Operation of a DC Grid-Based Wind Power Generation System in a Microgrid,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 496-505, Jun. 2016

  • B. Sivaneasan, K. Nandha Kumar, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Preemptive Demand Response for Buildings,” IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 346-356, Apr. 2015

  • K. T. Tan, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and M. Z. Q. Chen, “A Flexible AC Distribution System Device for a Microgrid,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 601-610, Sep. 2013

  • K. T. Tan, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and M. Z. Q. Chen, “Coordinated Control and Energy Management Of Distributed Generation Inverters in a Microgrid,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 28, no. 2, pp.704-713, Apr. 2013

  • K. T. Tan, X. Y. Peng, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and M. Z. Q. Chen, “Centralized Control for Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation Inverters in Microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 1977-1987, Dec. 2012

Conferences

  • T. John, Y. Wang, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Coordinated operation of a microgrid with a distribution network device,” in Proc. IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, 2015, pp. 1-6

  • J. S. Ren, K. T. Tan, B. Sivaneasan, and P. L. So, “Energy management of a multi-agent based multi-microgrid system,” in Proc. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, 2014, pp. 1-6

  • T. John, Y. Wang, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Model predictive control of distributed generation inverter in a microgrid,” in Proc. IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, 2014, pp. 657-662

  • X. Y. Peng, P. L. So, and K. T. Tan, “An analysis on system frequency of a smart grid network with large-scale PV power generation,” in Proc. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, 2014, pp. 1-6

  • B. F. Wang, K. T. Tan, P. L. So, “Low cross regulation SIMO DC/DC converter with model predictive voltage control,” in Proc. IEEE PES General Meeting, 2013, pp. 1-5

  • Y. Wang, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “Coordinated control of battery energy storage system in a microgrid,” in Proc. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, 2013, pp. 1-6

  • K. H. Kwan, K. T. Tan, and P. L. So, “An unified power quality conditioner for load sharing and power quality improvement,” in Proc. Symposium Asia-Pacific Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2012, pp. 963-967

  • K. T. Tan, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and M. Z. Q. Chen “Smart distribution network device for microgrid applications,” in Proc. IEEE 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, 2012, pp. 842-847

  • K. T. Tan, P. L. So, Y. C. Chu, and K. H. Kwan, “Modeling, control and simulation of a photovoltaic power system for grid-connected and stand-alone application,” in Proc. IEEE 9th International Power Engineering Conference, 2010, pp. 608-613

  • K. T. Tan, P. L. So, and Y. C. Chu, “Control of parallel inverter-interfaced distributed generation systems in microgrid for islanded operation,” in Proc. IEEE 11th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, 2008, pp. 1-5

Books

  • K. Nandha Kumar, B. Sivaneasan, K. T. Tan, J. S. Ren, and P. L. So. Chapter on “Electric Vehicles as Energy Storage: V2G Capacity Estimation” in the book titled Energy Storage for Smart Grids: Planning and Operation for Renewable and Variable Energy Resources (VERs), Elsevier, Oct. 2014