Professor Emeritus:Mohamed Ali Abu-El-Magd
Electrical Power and Machines
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Qualifications
imgB.Sc. (1974) "Electrical Engineering" Cairo University (Egypt)
imgM.Sc. (1977) "Electrical Engineering" Cairo University (Egypt)
imgPh.D. (1983) "Electrical Engineering" McMaster University (Canada)
 
Fields of Interest :
imgLoad management and forecasting
imgIllumination engineering
imgDigital protection
imgEnergy conservation.
 
Recent Publications :
img-2003-M.A. Abu-El-Magd, G.A. Hamoud, R.D. Findlay, “ Application of the Value-Based Approach to the Planning of Customer Delivery Systems”, 2003 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Toronto, Canada, July 2003.
img-2003-M.A. Abu-El-Magd, G.A. Hamoud, R.D. Findlay, ” A new value based reliability method for substations planning” 2003 Canadian Conf. on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Montreal, Canada, May 2003.
img-2003-M.A. Abu-El-Magd, A. Shalaby, R.D. Findlay, ”The Electricity Industry is changing worldwide: What is the relevance of experience to date for Developing Countries?” 2003 Canadian Conf. on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Montreal, Canada, May 2003.
img-2003-M.A. Abu-El-Magd, R.D. Findlay,” A new approach using artificial neural network and time series models for electrical daily peak load forecasting” 2003 Canadian Conf. on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Montreal, Canada, May 2003.
img-2001-M.A. Abu El-Magd and Eng. E. El Sayed “An Artificial Neural Network Model for Electrical Daily Peak Load Forecasting with an Adjustment for Holidays”, 2001 Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering, Halifax, Canada.
img-2000-A.H. Ashour, S.R. Hashem, H.A. Fayed and M.A. Abu El-Magd, “Neural Network Modeling and Forecasting of Electrical Load Demand: A New Approach”, 2000 Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering, pp. 203-207, Halifax, Canada.
img-1995-M.A. Abu El-Magd, “Optimum Design of Power System Harmonic Filters”, Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Vol. 42, No.1, Feb. 1995, pp.169-178.
img-1995-A.M. Sharaf, A. M.Daly and M.A. Abu El-Magd, “A Smart Error-Driven Efficient Controller for Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems”, Proc. Of the Int’l conf. on Technologies for Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection March 1995, Cairo, Egypt.
img-1995-A.M. Sharaf, S. Doraiswami and M.A. Abu El-Magd, “Reactive Compensation and Power Quality Enhancement Using a Smart Power Filter”, Ibid, March, 1995, Cairo, Egypt.
img-1994-M.A. Abul El-Magd, “An Improved Algorithm for Distribution System Load Forecasting”, Third Middle East Power System Conf., Mepcon 94, Jan. 1994, pp.51-55.
img-1994-M.A. Abu El-Magd, M.A. Abdel Rahman, M.A. El-Shazley and A.M. Sharaf,” Computer-aided Optimal Switching Operation in Distribution Systems”, Proc. Of the Fourth International Symposium on Distribution Automation and Demand Side Management, DA/DSM 94, Florida, U.S.A, Pennwell Publishing Company, Jan. 1994, pp.10-18.
img-1994-M.A. Abu El-Magd, M.M. Abdel Aziz and A.G. Al-Laithy, “Effect of Introducing Heat Pipes in Randomly Filled Cable Trays”, Engineering Research Journal, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University Dec. 1994.
img-1994-J.F. Metzger, A.N. El-Bahrawy, A. Hussien and M.A. Abu El-Magd, “Economic Assessment of a Canal Automation and Control Project in Egypt”, Presented at the Nile 2002 Conf. –29 Jan. 1 - Feb. 1994, Khartoum, Sudan.
img-1993-M. A. Abul El-Magd, E.M.Abu El-Zahab and F. Oraby, “Ultra High Speed Distance with Accurate Fault Location”, Modelling, Measurement and Control Journal, AMSE Press, Vo. 50, No.1, 1993, pp.1-16
img-1993-M. A. Abul El-Magd, “Optimum Implementation of Higher Distribution Voltage Levels”, Ibid, pp.61-65.
img-1993-A.M. Sharaf, T.T. Lie and M. Abu El-Magd, “A Neuro – Fuzzy Model for Electric Short - term Load Forecasting”, Ibid, pp.46-50.
img-1993-M.A. Abu El-Magd, E. Abu El-Zahab and M.I.Gilany, “A New Digital Relaying Technique for Parallel Transmission Lines”, Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Vo.40, No.1, Feb.1993, pp.153-165.
img-1993-M.M.Abdel El-Aziz, M.A. Abul El-Magd and A.G. Allaithy, “Ampacities of Multi-conductor Cables in Randomly Filled Trays”, Ibid, Vo.40, No. 4, Aug.1993, pp. 755-766.
img-1993-A.N. El-Bahrawy, M.H.El-Bakry, M.A. Abu El-Magd and J.F. Metzger, “Remote Monitoring and Control of an Egyptian Irrigation Canal”, Proceedings of the Nile 2002 Conf., Aswan-Egypt, Feb. 1993, pp.111.2.1-14.
img-1992-A. A. Abul El-Ela, A.M.Kinawy, M.A. Abul El-Magd and M.A. Farahat, “An Improvement of the Time Series Approach to Short – term Load Forecasting for Egyptian Zagazig City”, Engineering Research Bulleting, Faculty of Eng. And Technology, Menoufia University Vo. Xv, part 1, 1992, pp.21-39
img-1992-J.M. Metzger, M.A. Abu El-Magd, M.Bakry, S. Ouf and J.S.A. Colombi, “Automation and Remote Control of a Major Irrigation Canal in Egypt”, Proc. of the Nile 2000 Conf., Cairo, Egypt. Feb., 1992, pp.9.13.1-12.
img-1991-M. A. Abu El-Magd, F. El-Nagar, J.S.A. Brichieri Colombi and M.A. Makhlouf “The Integrated Soil and Water Improvement Project Training programme”, Proc. of the Int’l Symposium on Hydrology and Water Resources Education and Training, Chihuahua, Mexico, April 1991 pp. 183-192.
img-1990-M.A. Abul El-Magd, “Optimum Distribution System Planning and Operations”, Proc. of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations Energy Conference, Madrid, Spain, Oct, 1990, pp 91-103.
img-1989-M. A . Abu-El - Magd , M.S. El-Sobki and I.A. El-Massry , " Computer aided Distribution System Planning Techniques " , Proc. MEPCON 89 , Cairo , Egypt , Jan., 1989 , pp 51- 55 .
img-1989-M..M. Abdel Aziz, E.M. Aboul- Zahab, M.A. Abu-El-Magd, M.A. El- Wageeh and M.A. Zohdy , " Rating Factors of Underground Distribution Cables", Proc.IASTED . Conf.on high Technology in the power industry , Montana State univ., U.S.A Aug, 1986 , pp 277 - 281 . Also accepted for publication . in the Int"1. Journal of Energy systems , Vol.9,No.3 , to be published in Oct., 1989.
img-1987-M. A . Abu-El - Magd , S Roy and F.A Qureshy , " Integration of Reliability Analysis with Distribution Systems Load Flow Studies " , Proc. Fourteenth Inter - RAM conference . for the electric power industry , Toronto , ontario Canada , May 1987 , pp 135 - 139 .
img-1986-M. A . Abu-El - Magd " IFAP - An Interactive Feeder Analysis Program ", Proc. Canadian Electric Association, Distribution planning conf. # 12 , Toronto , Canada , May 1986 .
img-1986-M. A . Abu-El - Magd and S . Roy , " Distribution System Planning Using Micro-Computer Systems ", Proc. Third Canadian Conf. on Industrial Computer Systems, Montreal. Canada, May 1986 , pp 711 - 716 .
img-1986-M. A . Abu-El - Magd " A Long Range Model for Distribution System Planning", Proc.Four teenth IASTED Inter. Conf. On Applied Simulation and modelling, Vancouver. Canada , June 1986 , pp 98 - 102 .
img-1986-M. A . Abu-El - Magd , " A Personal Computer Based Model for Distribution System Training " , Proc. Fifth Canadian Conf. on Engineering Education , London , Ontario , Canada , May 1986 , pp 340 - 350 .
img-1985-H.K. Youssef , R. Hackman and M. A . Abu-El - Magd , " Novel Optimization Model for Long Range Distribution Planning " , IEEE Trans. on Power Apparatus and Systems. Vol. PAS - 104 No.11, Nov. 1985, pp 3195- 3202.
img-1982-M. A. Abu-El- Magd and N .K. Sinha, " Short - Term Load Demand Modeling and Forecasting: A Review " , IEEE Trans , on S. M.C. , Vol.SMC-12 , No .3 May / June 1982 ,pp 370 - 382 .
img-1982-M. A. Abu-El- Magd and N .K. Sinha, " Modelling and Forecasting Short - Term Load Demand: A multi - Variable Ap - proach " IFAC Journal - Automatica , Vol.18 No.3,1982, pp 46 - 53 .
img-1982-M. A. Abu-El - Magd and N .K. Sinha, " Load Models for Short - Term Load Forecasting in Multinode Power System ", Canadian Electrical Engineering Journal, Vol.7 No.2, 1982, pp 46 - 53.
img-1982-M. A. Abu-El - Magd and N .K. Sinha, " Univariate and Multivariate, Time - Series Techniques for Modelling and Forecasting, Short - Term Load Demand, IFAC Symp .on Theory and Application of Digital Control , India , January 1982 .
img-1981-M. A. Abu-El - Magd and N .K. Sinha, " Two New Algorithms for on - line Modelling and Forecasting of the Load Demand of a Multinode Power System", IEEE Trans . Power Apparatus and Systems, Vol.PAS - 100, No.7, July 1981, pp 3246 - 3252.
img-1981-M. A . Abu-El - Magd and N .K. Sinha, " A weather - Sensitive Load Model for Electrical Load Forecasting" , International electrical and electronics conference and exposition , Toronto , Canada , October 1981 , pp 76 - 77 .
img-1981-M. A . Abu-El - Magd and N .K. Sinha, " Modelling and Forecasting Short - Term Load Demand", 8th Triennial world IFAC - Congress , Japan , August ,1981 .
img-1980-M. A . Abu-El - Magd and N .K . Sinha , " Short - Term Load Forecasting for Multinode Interconnected Power Systems", Proc. 3 Int. Symp. On Large Engineering Systems, ( st. John"s , Canada , July 1980 ) , pp 193- 198 .
img-1978-M . M . Abdel Aziz and M. A . Abu-El - Magd , " Effects of Charging Current on Operation of Forced - Cooled OFC". 13th Annual Conf. on Statistics, Computer Science and Operation Research, Cairo University, 13-15 March 1978.
img-1977-M. K. Gohar , M . M. Abdel Aziz, M. A. El- Kady and M. A. Abu-El - Magd " Optimum Temperature Distribution of Forced - Cooled Oil Filled Cables ", IEEE PAS Winter power Meeting, paper No. A 77185 - 2 , 1977 .
img-1977-E.M. Aboul-Zahab , M. A . Abu-El - Magd , M.M. Abdel Aziz and A.A. Kassem , " Comparative Study of Power Cables Ampacity Evaluations", Ibid , pp 62 - 66 .
img-1977-M. A . Abu-El - Magd , E.M. Aboul-Zahab and F. Oraby , " Travelling Wave Based Distance Protection ", Ibid , pp 446 - 450 .