KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KUMASI GHANA.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
FINAL YEAR BSc. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROJECTS ORAL EXAMINATION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER
OF 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

10TH MAY, 2021

SECTION 1
Project Time Group Members Topics Objectives Supervisor
No.
1. OFOSU, George 1. Undertake a literature review of
Nelson solid-state transformer (SST)
2. OBENG, Kevin Kofi technology with emphasis on
3.OBENG-OFORI, Afrifa Solid state transformer topologies, highlighting the
Kwame suitable for solar PV advantages and disadvantages of
9:00- 9:30 am
1 and wind energy each. F. B. Effah
conversion systems. 2. Select or propose an SST suitable
for solar PV and/or wind energy
conversion system.
3. Using appropriate simulation
software, demonstrate the SST
concept for harnessing wind energy
into a three-phase grid system.
1. AHORSU, Etornam 1. Review literature on synchronous
Komla machines for the control of essential
parameters of power systems.
2 2. CHINENYE, Power electronic 2. Identify from literature how power
9:30- 10:00 am Chibueze Vincent converter control converters could be used to emulate
3. ODEI, Kelvin Mireku emulating synchronous machines in terms of
synchronous machine reactive power control, damping of F. B. Effah
characteristics oscillations and rotating inertia, etc.
3. Using appropriate simulation
software, demonstrate the emulation
of active power versus frequency
droop control and reactive power
versus voltage droop control of
power electronic converters.
1. TAWIAH-MENSAH, 1. Review literature on P&O MPPT
3 Peter Noble Improved P&O MPPT algorithms for drift avoidance in PV
10:00- 10:30 am 2. OPPONG, Samuel algorithm with the systems. F. B. Effah
Dei capability of drift 2. Propose an improved P&O MPPT
3. ADDISON, Jonathan avoidance in PV algorithm for mitigating drift in PV
systems systems and implement it using
suitable simulation software.
1. Review literature on the methods
used to mitigate voltage rise
problems caused by insertion of PV
generators on low-voltage (LV)
1. TAY, Famous networks.
Ghanyo
4 Voltage control with 2. Compare the different local
10:30 - 11:00 am 2. TUDZI, Michael
3. WOBIL, John PV inverters in LV control concepts for mitigating the F. B. Effah
networks voltage rise problem.
3. Select or propose a control
strategy for controlling the bus
voltages of LV networks with high
penetration of PV generators.
4. Using appropriate software,
simulate a simple case study to
 demonstrate the validity of your
selected or proposed control strategy.
2. ADJEI, Francis 1. Review scholarly articles on
5 3. IDDRISSU, Atta Power quality quality improvement techniques for
Richard improvement in LV LV networks
1. 11:00- 11:30 am distribution grids 2. Propose an improved technique F. B. Effah
3. NYANTEH, Kenneth
Kwaku and implement it using suitable
simulation software to demonstrate
improved voltage levels and
harmonics at the point of common
coupling.
2. OKINE, Kobina 1. Review literature on electric cook
6 Eduful Owen Development of a stoves.
1. 11:30 – 12:00 2. BANNERMAN, solar PV powered 2. Propose an electric cook stove F. B. Effah
pm Jeffrey smart electric double design that uses solar PV as its
3. ODOI- burner stove. source of electricity.
WELLINGTON,
3. Using appropriate software,
Laryea Nii
simulate the proposed solar PV
powered cookstove that is able to
deliver active power of 500 W for
cooking.
4. Perform a cost analysis for
building a prototype of the proposed
solar PV powered cookstove.
1. Review literature on intelligent
1. AGYAPONG, Design and devices deployed for energy
7 Daniel implementation of an conservation in air conditioning
12:00-12:30pm 2. AKWAYENA, intelligent energy 2. Design and implement a device E. A.
Bismark Kweku management device to manage the energy use of Frimpong
3. NTI DARKO, for energy conditioners, including remote
Emmanuel conservation in air operation via a mobile
conditioners application
 2. COLE, Adrian Fiifi 1. Review literature on biometric
Wereko attendance registers.
8 3. ADJEI-MENSAH, Design and 2. Design and construct a simple,
1. 12:30-1:00pm Alfred Kusi implementation of a effective and easy to implement
4. ANKU, Michael biometric attendance biometric attendance register to E. A. Frimpong
Senanu
register record students’ attendance of
lectures
3. Develop a monitoring software
for use by lecturers and heads of
departments.
4. Implement the register

BREAK
1. Review literature on artificial
intelligence-based techniques for
1. KPAKPA, Bertha detecting inter-turn faults
(Miss) Inter-turn fault 2. Model and simulate various E. A. Frimpong
9 2:00-2:30pm 2. AMANKRAH, detection in transformer inter-turn faults
Emmanuel Kwesi transformers using 3. Develop an improved artificial
3. DEBRAH, Kwesi artificial intelligence intelligence-based technique to
Buabeng detect inter-turn faults in
transformers
1. Review literature on techniques
for detecting incipient faults in
1. HONYENUGA, transformers, including dissolved
10 2:30-3:00pm Jerome Kwesi Maja Incipient fault gas analysis method E. A. Frimpong
2. ANTHONY, Selorm detection in 2. Obtain relevant data on
3. ADJAVON, Daniel transformers transformer oil samples
Jnr 3. Develop an improved technique
for detecting incipient faults
 1. Review literature on
1. ADOBOE, Isaac methodologies used to detect
11 3:00-3:30pm Edem Development of a faults in induction motors
2. OKORNOE, Enock technique to detect 2. Model a three-phase induction E. A. Frimpong
Kabu faults in induction motor and simulate various fault
3. Emmanuel Okyere motors conditions
3. Develop an improved technique
OFORI
for detecting faults in induction
motors
1. Review literature on methods
used to differentiate between
magnetizing inrush current and
3:30-4:00pm 1. FIALOR, Godson fault current E. A.
12 Technique for
2. NONGIRI, Bodua 2. Model a transformer and simulate Frimpong
distinguishing between
Stephen various fault and magnetizing
magnetizing inrush
3. OKOE, Samuel inrush conditions
current and fault
Ashikwei 3. Develop an improved technique
current
to distinguish between
magnetizing inrush current and
fault current
1. Review literature on artificial
intelligence-based techniques for
4:00-4:30pm 1. AMIDU, Lukman detecting energy theft in
13 2. NKANSAH, Papa A technique for distribution systems
Yaw detecting energy theft 2. Obtain historical data of various E. A.
3. SMITH-ASSAN, in distribution systems ECG customers reflecting Frimpong
Quinton patterns of regular and irregular
energy usage
3. Develop an improved artificial
intelligence-based to detect
energy theft
 1. ASIAMAH, Richard 1. Literature review of effects tilt
Kofi Mireku angle on rooftop grid-connected
2. ETWIRE, Evangeline solar PV panels
14 4:30-5:00pm Baaba (Miss) Determination of 2. Obtain solar radiation data for
BAWUAH, Ohemaa various cities in the Northern, E. K. Anto
optimum tilt angles of
Adebi (Miss)
PV panels in Ghana Middle and Southern Belts of
Ghana, and simulate the impacts
of tilt angle on the output of PV
panels in those solar belts of
Ghana, using MATLAB
3. Determine the optimum tilt angles
for PV panels in the three major
solar belts in Ghana
 SECTION 2
Project Time Group Members Topics Objectives Supervisor
No.
1. Review scholarly publications on
effects of solar panel orientations on
energy output of large-scale rooftop E. K. Anto
1 9:00- 9:30 am 1. KPESESE, Victor Comparative analyses grid-connected solar PV systems
Yaw
of effects of solar panel 2. Using MATLAB or a suitable
2. ADDAI
KWANING, Prince
orientations on PV software and solar radiation data,
Paul energy output in the simulate the energy outputs for
3. NARH, Kezia Dede solar belts of Ghana. various solar panel orientations (East,
(Miss) West, East/West, North and South-
facing) in the Northern and Middle
Belts of Ghana
3. Undertake a comparative analysis of
the various outputs
1. Literature review of scholarly
publications on impacts large-scale
wind energy integration into
9:30- 10:00 am transmission grid
1. AGBESI, Nayra 2. Using a suitable RE-software, model
Elorm (Miss) Impact of utility-scale and simulate the effects of integrating
2 2. AIDOO, Nana Ama wind energy integration 100 MW wind energy on the E. K. Anto
Beenyiwa (Miss) on transmission grid. Ghanaian transmission grid at various
3. ASARE-BOATENG, Case study: Ghana selected coastal towns.
Jeffery 3. Provide suggestions or standards
necessary for integrating wind energy
into the Ghanaian transmission grid at
various power output levels
1. Provide literature review of
publications on optimization
 techniques for cost-effective design
1. OPOKU, John Cost-effective design of of hybrid power supply systems to a
Nekaine Kwaku a hybrid solar PV- small rural community.
3 10:00- 10:30 am 2. MORRISON, Justice genset power supply 2. Use particle swarm optimization
3. OBENG, Samuel system for a small rural (PSO) technique to design a cost- E. K. Anto
Darkwah community. effective hybrid system for a selected
rural community
3. By means of a suitable simulation
software (RETSCREEN, HOMER,
etc.) and using the PSO
programming algorithm, size the
hybrid power supply system for
minimum cost, with and without
battery backup.
1. Review literature on recent
prediction schemes for
ferroresonance in distribution
transformers
10:30 - 11:00 am
1. AGBOZO, Shekinah 2. Run simulations with
Winnerman Prediction model for MATLAB/SIMULINK to document E. K. Anto
4 2. ADISENU, Love ferroresonance in effect of transformer parameters
Mawumenyo Afua distribution (capacitance/cable length, rating,
(Miss) transformers loading, etc.) on ferroresonance of a
3. DOKU, Awartey selected distribution transformer
Kojo 3. Suggest an appropriate prediction
model and validate it
1. Review recent publications on
electricity billing and sharing in
compound houses
11:00- 11:30 am 1. AGYEKUM, Owusu Model for fair 2. Document the mode of electricity
5 George electricity billing and billing and sharing by occupants in E. K. Anto
 2. OSAFO, Silas sharing for compound case-study compound houses, and
Opoku houses point out any weaknesses
3. Suggest a suitable and fair model that
3. YAMOAH, Enoch
addresses the weaknesses.

1. Literature review of similar scholarly

11:30 – 12:00 pm 1. OSEI-WUSU, Economic assessment publications
Ezekiel Nkrumah of replacing grid 2. Carry out economic analyses of
6 2. ADEI, Kwadwo electrification of a rural power supply to a selected rural
Ahenkorah community with an community using (i) the grid and (ii) E. O. K. Addo
3. ASOBARA, Prosper offgrid solar PV-genset solar PV-genset hybrid system.
Asewe hybrid system. 3. Do a comparative analysis between
the two options for rural
electrification

1. Provide a literature review on

optimal capacitor placement
1. LARYEA, Kelvin techniques in high voltage
12:00-12:30pm Lartey Loss minimisation in distribution systems E. O. K. Addo
7 2. FRANCIS-ESHUN, high voltage 2. Propose an improved technique and
Eric K. distribution system by test it on a high voltage distribution
3. AKITA, Terry Kevin capacitor placement system
using a heuristic
technique
1. Provide literature review of
techniques for optimal sizing of
hybrid power supply systems
12:30-1:00pm 1. APPIAH, Joel Otu Optimal sizing of 2. Obtain appropriate hourly solar and
2. AMOAKU, hybrid solar-wind wind data of the locality E. O. K. Addo
8 Emmanuel power supply system 3. Use an appropriate optimization
Akaribor Sewornu for a village in Ghana technique to size the case study
 3. NWACHUKU, system to ensure minimum cost and
Praise high reliability
4. Validate the results using HOMER
BREAK
1. Provide literature on mobile traffic
lights
2:00-2:30pm 2. Design and build a PLC-based
9 1. SEFFAH-DUODU, Mobile traffic light mobile traffic light with the
Daniel following features: E. O. K. Addo
2. BEKOE, Gyan i. It is solar powered
Ebenezer ii. It should be capable of
3. OPUNI, Frimpong controlling traffic at both T-
Junior
junction and crossroads.
1. SARPONG, 1. Review existing works on bus
2:30-3:00pm Shadrach tracking and monitoring systems
2. ANSA-ASARE, Design and 3. Design a web-based system for
10 Jessica Odeibea implementation of an tracking of buses on campus E. O. K.
(Miss) Electronic Bus-tracking Addo
3. DICKSON, Akua
Kodie (Miss)
and Monitoring
4. ASIEDU, Michael System.
Sasu
1. Review recent scholarly articles on
these techniques for improving
1. OWARE, Eugene power quality in distribution system
11 3:00-3:30pm Adom Soft computing using active filters P. Y. Okyere
2. ANKRAH, Joshua techniques for the 2. Propose an improve technique and
Churchill control of an active implement it using
3. OWUSU power filter MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE
ADJEIWAA, Mary
Denise (Miss)
 1. DUAH, Jesse Bruno 1. Review heuristic-based algorithms
2. David Sakordie proposed in the literature to solve
12 3:30-4:00pm Anim Optimal placement and this problem. P. Y. Okyere
3. ORJI- OKORO, sizing of capacitors in 2. Propose an improved technique and
Uchenna Lawrence radial distribution implement it using
systems MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE
1. ABOAGYE, 1. Review recent scholarly articles on
Catherine Yoweh Optimal location and the topic P. Y. Okyere
13 4:00-4:30pm (Miss) sizing of multiple 2. Propose an improved technique and
2. AKOWUAH, Enoch distributed generation implement it using
3. DATSA, Mark units MATLAB/SIMULINK/SIMSCAPE
1. ANNAN, Nii 1. Review recent scholarly articles on
Adamah the topic
14 4:30-5:00pm Emmanuel Economic load 2. Propose an improved technique and P. Y. Okyere
2. ADJEI-ANTWI, Dispatch using a implement it using a suitable
Nana Kwame heuristic-based simulation software
3. DADZIE, Michael algorithm
 SECTION 3
Project Time Group Members Topics Objectives Supervisor
No.
1. MANFORD, Cecil 1. Review recent scholarly
Benjamin Detection and location articles on the topic
1 2. BAIDOO, Samuel of fault in an electrical 1. Propose an improved P. Y. Okyere
9:00- 9:30 am Kyere power transmission line technique and implement it
1. COBBLAH, Esi using suitable simulation
Odaawa (Miss)
software
2. NYAKOTEY, 2. Review recent scholarly
Nathaniel Adjanor Grid-connected articles on the topic
2 9:30- 10:00 am 3. GIBRIEL, Hamza photovoltaic system 3. Propose an improved P. Y. Okyere
4. OSEI, Dennis with power quality technique and implement it
Kwadwo conditioner using suitable simulation
functionality software
1. Review previous works on
1. ANSAH, Henry energy harvesting techniques
Fordjour Harnessing electrical using piezoelectric sensors
2. AKOLEY, Louis energy from Air- 2. Model, design and build a
3 3. ASAMOAH, conditioner (AC) low-cost system that converts G. Adom-
10:00- 10:30 am
Emmanuel Akwasi mechanical vibration vibrational energy of AC into Bamfi
using piezoelectric electrical energy
sensors 3. Compare performance of
proposed system with existing
ones
1. DZAKPASU, Selorm 1. Review scholarly articles on
Kwami thermoelectric generator
4 2. OWUSU, Mariam Converting heat to systems G. Adom-
10:30 - 11:00 am Abena (Miss) electrical power in 2. Model, design and build a Bamfi
3. FISCIAN, Kingsley Laptops low-cost system that converts
 heat from electrical devices to
electrical energy
1. GOMEZ, James F. An IoT-based monitoring 1. Review scholarly articles on
2. GEORGE, Jeremiah and control system for IOT-based smart home
5 Melvin home automation management systems G. Adom-
11:00- 11:30 am 3. FATTY, Momodou 2. Design a smart system that is Bamfi
Lamin capable of controlling home
appliances via Smartphone
using Wi-Fi as communication
protocol
3. Build and test the system
1. Assess the benefits that EV
1. OKYERE, Jude adoption can accrue to Ghana
6 11:30 – 12:00 pm Acquah Kwame EV Penetration in G. Adom-
2. Determine the potential
2. OPOKU, Justice Ghana - Opportunities, Bamfi
barriers to successful EV
3. AFFEDZIE, Ebenezer Challenges and
Remedies adoption.
Amoah
3. Propose solutions to address
the identified challenges.

1. ASARE, Joseph 1. Review existing works on

2. DARE, Emmanuel Smart power monitoring smart power monitoring and G. Adom-
3. MENSAH- and energy saving energy saving systems Bamfi
BOATENG, Twumasi system 2. Design and simulate a smart
7 12:00-12:30pm power monitoring system
consisting:
i. smart electric socket outlets
ii. mobile/Web app to monitor
the power consumption of
appliances connected to these
smart socket outlets in real
time, provide statistics to
users in the app and give
 power saving advice based
on data collected as much as
possible
3. Build and test the system
1. Review scholarly articles on
the physics of lightning, the
lightning protection standard
(BS EN 62305), and
1. BINEY, Egyir Kwaku lightning protection of
2. WAYNE, Sharon grounded structures G. Adom-
12:30-1:00pm Nana Efua (Miss) Audit of Lightning
8 Protection of High-rise 2. Review lightning protection Bamfi
3. SARFO, David Buildings in Ghana requirements in the Ghana
Oppong Building Code
3. Conduct an audit of lightning
protection systems installed
on some (5-10) high-rise
structures in Accra or
Kumasi by:
ii. assessment of lightning
protection installations on
high-rise buildings.
iii. assessment of building
contractors’ design
documents
4. Propose recommendations
on enhancing lightning
protection systems of high-
rise buildings in Ghana

BREAK
 1. SASAH, Samuel Mobile/Webapp 1. Review scholarly articles on
9 Kweku Application for web-based profiling systems D. Opoku
2:00-2:30pm 2. GBEKLEY, Herbert profiling all the schools 2. Create a web-based app for
Yao in Ghana. profiling all schools in Ghana
3. OSEI-OWUSU, Papa
Ekow Egyir

1. Review appropriate literature

on improving the efficiency
of room air condition.
1. OWUSU, Daniel 2. Design a model for the heat
Mensah gain (exchange rate) from
2. OFORI, Patience surrounding environment
10 2:30-3:00pm (Miss) Improving the through the walls, doors and
3. ATTAH, Adom efficiency of air the windows into a cold room
Akosua Addae conditioning through 3. Investigate the impact of the D. Opoku
(Miss) the use of curtains/air installation of different types
insulation. of curtains on the heat gain
through walls, doors and
windows
4. Quantify the heat loss for
different curtains and use that
to recommend appropriate
curtains for the offices of the
Caesar Building to reduce
energy consumption through
air conditioning.

1. Review appropriate literature

on traffic light controllers and
lamps.
 2. Design a technical audit
1. DANSO, Frank checklist for the traffic
11 3:00-3:30pm Atobrah Technical Audit of signaling systems.
2. OWUSU, Ntiamoah traffic light controllers 3. Obtain technical information
Kwabena Desmond and lamps for about the traffic signal D. Opoku
3. YAMOAH, Meshach intersections in Kumasi equipment installed in
Kumasi.
4. Perform the audit of some
selected traffic signaling
systems in Kumasi.
5. Recommend appropriate ways
to reduce malfunctioning of
traffic signaling systems in
Kumasi.

1. Review appropriate literature

on current trends of CCTV
Surveillance systems.
1. DZODZOMENYO, Eli 2. Design a cost-effective CCTV
Kofi system for a complete D. Opoku
12 3:30-4:00pm 2. KOURO, Peter Clive Design of effective coverage of the College of
M. CCTV surveillance Engineering (both indoors and
3. DONYA, Oswald system for College of outdoors).
Sena Kojo Engineering 3. Provide a complete
justification for your choice
of design, components and
software.
4. Cost the entire system.

Investigate the 1. Review appropriate literature.

‘greenness’ of EV in 2. Obtain data on the
Ghana and propose percentages of Power
 1. DUUT, Aaron Neville ways to make them Generation in Ghana, from
Palpayne Soamtoa greener various sources
13 4:00-4:30pm 2. KORANKYE, 3. Model the amount of
Emmanuel Otibu emission that the charging of
Darko Junior EV in Ghana, using the
3. OBENG-ODOOM, current power system, D. Opoku
Alexander contribute to the environment.
4. Investigate the various ways
of disposing off EV batteries,
if any, and propose an
effective way of recycling or
disposing off the batteries.

1. Review appropriate literature

2. Design a process model for
a. Pumping together
1. ANNANG, two liquids
Emmanuel Armah at appropriate proportion,
14 4:30-5:00pm 2. BROBBEY, Lydia Building of an industrial b. Mixing of the two liquid D. Opoku
(Miss) standard substances for a
3. NII-ADJETEY, Leslie electromechanical predefined time,
process plant for c. Heating the mixture to a
automation training. desired temperature, and
d. Discharging the mixture at
a desired rate.
3. Implement the model using
siemens S7-300 PLC.