Showing 14 results for Author: Ozgur Alaca
Mar, 2026
Conference Paper
This study proposes a convolutional neural network (CNN)–based two-step phase fault detection and identification method to classify anomalies in the power grid signal. Specifically, the first step checks the fault’s existence and determines the need for the second step. Subsequently, in the case of anomalies in the power grid signal, the second step identifies the type of…
Oct, 2025
Journal
Physical-layer security techniques have contributed to the achievement of various security objectives in an efficient and lightweight manner. Thus, these techniques have been widely considered for limited-resource networks such as Internet of Things networks. Among the different security objectives, malicious user detection by exploiting physical-layer parameters has demon…
Dec, 2024
Journal
Rapid and accurate identification of events in power grids is critical to ensuring system reliability and security. This study introduces a novel event-type identification method, utilizing a Spectral Correlation Function (SCF)-aided Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). The proposed method employs a six-stage cascaded structure consisting of: (1) data collection, (2) clippi…
Nov, 2024
Journal
Electric utilities in California have historically been linked to up to 10% of wildfires. To mitigate this risk, Southern California Edison has invested significantly in wildfire prevention strategies, including undergrounding cables and enhancing equipment inspections. This article explores a novel approach to fire prevention by detecting anomalies in the distribution sys…
Sep, 2024
Journal
This study introduces envelope- and machine learning (ML)-based electrical fault type detection algorithms for electrical distribution grids, advancing beyond traditional logic-based methods. The proposed detection model involves three stages: anomaly area detection, ML-based fault presence detection, and ML-based fault type detection. Initially, an envelope-based detector…
Jul, 2024
ORNL Report
In this report, a phase fault detection algorithm is developed by employing the envelope detector method, which is commonly used in the wireless communication field. The proposed method diagnoses faults among phases, and defines fault area on the incoming signal. The designed algorithm consists of three steps: Analytical Signal Conversion, Complex Magnitude, and Fault Dete…
Feb, 2024
Journal
This article introduces the secrecy analysis of the index modulation-based orthogonal frequency division multiple access (IM-OFDMA) schemes by considering the in-phase and quadrature imbalance (IQI) presence at the users' RF front ends. In particular, by assuming the existence of an eavesdropper, the secrecy performance of the considered uplink multiple-access system is in…
Dec, 2023
Journal
Index modulation-based orthogonal division multiple access (IM-OFDMA) has recently been proposed as a potential technique for future wireless communication systems due to its superior spectral efficiency and error performance over conventional multiple access schemes. However, its performance is still under investigation by researchers in light of a variety of scenarios an…
Dec, 2023
Journal
This study proposes a novel secure uplink index modulation-based orthogonal frequency division multiple access (IM-OFDMA) systems using artificial in-phase and quadrature imbalance (A-IQI). The fact of the distinct A-IQI induced at the users’ end and the unpredictable allocation of users based on confidential data brings a different perspective on physical layer security.…
Dec, 2023
Conference Paper
In monitoring the power grid, an ability to differentiate between fault types is essential to ensuring electrical safety. Accordingly, this study introduces a fault detection and classification method by considering different machine learning (ML) and feature extraction (FE) methods combinations. Specifically, the proposed method is established in two classification layers…
Nov, 2023
Conference Paper
In this study, a phase fault detection algorithm is developed by employing the envelope detector method. The proposed method diagnoses faults among phases and defines fault areas in the incoming signal. The designed algorithm consists of three steps: analytical signal conversion, complex magnitude, and fault detection. Initially, an analytical signal is obtained from the i…