Staff Profile:Dr Ben Potter
- Name:
- Dr Ben Potter
- Job Title:
- Associate Professor
- Responsibilities:
Director of Postgraduate Research Studies Admissions.
Dr Ben Potter teaches on several undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including Construction Science, Building Environmental Services, Renewable Energy in Power Systems and Sustainable Urban Systems.
- Areas of Interest:
- Renewable Energy
- Research groups / Centres:
Energy & Environmental Engineering research group member
Career Path:
Dr Ben Potter completed his MEng degree in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford in 2001 and his PhD research in the modelling of induction machines at the University of Reading in 2005. Dr Potter subsequently managed research and development activity for several years in industry, including development work on wireless power transfer systems, before joining the University of Reading in 2009. Ben is currently an Associate Professor of Energy Systems within the School of the Built Environment at the University, and his academic research has been largely focused on energy systems of various flavours, for over eighteen years, with applications including energy storage, network planning and modelling, and the integration of electric vehicles in the grid. Ben founded the Energy Research Lab in 2010, now part of the Technologies for the Sustainable Built Environment Centre, and this lab focuses on the development of control methods and business models for the new generation of energy networks - the smart grid - to ensure that the integration of active elements such as renewable energy resources, electric vehicles and energy storage devices will have positive impacts for both network operators and end users. Dr Potter has been a member of the DECC/Ofgem Smart Grid Forum Workstream 7, a member of the steering group of the Future Power Systems Architect (FPSA) project run by the IET and commissioned by DECC, and a Science Board member for the EPSRC funded 'Energy Superstore' the UK's energy storage research hub, and is presently part of the Reading Climate Change Strategy group. Ben has also been working on V1G and V2G electric vehicle charging projects in recent years, and was actively involved with the Electric Nation smart EV charging project through collaboration with Crowd Charge Ltd.
- Publications:
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YNumber of items: 33.
2018
- Yunusov, T., Zangs, M. J., Holderbaum, W., Fila, M. and Potter, B. (2018) Online control algorithm for sub-half-hourly operation of LV-connected energy storage device owned by DNO. In: CIRED 2017, 12-15 June 2017, Glasgow, UK, pp. 1342-1346.
2017
- Yunusov, T., Haben, S., Lee, T., Ziel, F., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2017) Evaluating the effectiveness of storage control in reducing peak demand on low voltage feeders. In: CIRED 2017, 12-15 Jun 2017, Glasgow, UK, pp. 1745-1749.
- Ritzmann, D., Rens, J., Wright, P. S., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2017) A novel approach to noninvasive measurement of overhead line impedance parameters. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 66 (6). pp. 1155-1163. ISSN 0018-9456 doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2017.2665958
2016
- Daniels, L., Coker, P. and Potter, B. (2016) Embodied carbon dioxide of network assets in a decarbonised electricity grid. Applied Energy, 180. 142 - 154. ISSN 0306-2619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.044
- Ritzmann, D., Wright, P. S., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2016) A method for accurate transmission line impedance parameter estimation. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 65 (10). pp. 2204-2213. ISSN 0018-9456 doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2016.2556920
- Zangs, M. J., Adams, P. B. E., Yunusov, T., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. A. (2016) Distributed energy storage control for dynamic load impact mitigation. Energies, 9 (8). 647. ISSN 1996-1073 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en9080647
- Yunusov, T., Frame, D., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2016) The impact of location and type on the performance of Low-Voltage network connected Battery Energy Storage Systems. Applied Energy, 165. pp. 202-213. ISSN 03062619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.12.045
- Daniels, L., Coker, P., Gunn, A. and Potter, B. (2016) Using proxies to calculate the carbon impact of investment into electricity network assets. Applied Energy, 162. pp. 551-560. ISSN 0306-2619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.10.111
- Zangs, M. J., Yunusov, T., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2016) On-line adjustment of battery schedules for supporting LV distribution network operation. In: Energy and Sustainability Conference (IESC), 2016 International, 30 Jun -1 Jul 2016, Koln, Germany.
- Rodriguez, A., Smith, S. T., Kiff, A. and Potter, B. (2016) Small power load disaggregation in office buildings based on electrical signature classification. In: IEEE International Energy Conference, EnergyCon, 4-8 April, Leuven, Belgium, pp. 1-6.
2015
- Moorey, C., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2015) Investigation of high-efficiency Wireless Power Transfer criteria of resonantly-coupled loops and dipoles through analysis of the figure of merit. Energies, 8 (10). pp. 11342-11362. ISSN 1996-1073 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en81011342
2014
- Daniels, L., Potter, B. and Coker, P. (2014) Exploring methods to evaluate the carbon impact of network investment deferral. In: Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), 2014 IEEE PES, 12-15th October 2014, Istanbul, pp. 1-6.
- Rowe, M., Yunusov, T., Haben, S., Singleton, C., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2014) A peak reduction scheduling algorithm for storage devices on the low voltage network. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 5 (4). pp. 2115-2124. ISSN 1949-3053 doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2014.2323115
- Rowe, M., Yunusov, T., Haben, S., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2014) The real-time optimisation of DNO owned storage devices on the LV network for peak reduction. Energies, 7 (6). pp. 3537-3560. ISSN 1996-1073 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en7063537
- Markakis, A., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2014) Bond graph models of DC-DC converters operating in both CCM and DCM. International Journal of Power Electronics, 6 (1). pp. 18-41. ISSN 1756-6398 doi: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPELEC.2014.060706
- Daniels, L., Walton, P., Potter, B. and Coker, P. (2014) Using standby generators in support of an electricity network: logistics and experience. In: CIBSE Technical Symposium 2014, 3rd - 4th April 2014, Dublin Technical Institute, Dublin, Ireland.
- Cave-Ayland, K., Becerra, V., Potter, B. and Shirsavar, A. (2014) Systematic selection of analogue redesign method for forward-type digital power converters. International Journal of Electronics, 101 (5). pp. 667-680. ISSN 0020-7217 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/00207217.2013.794486
2013
- Rowe, M., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2013) Control methodologies: Peak reduction algorithms for DNO owned storage devices on the Low Voltage network. In: Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE), 2013 4th IEEE/PES, 6-9 Oct, Denmark, pp. 1-5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTEurope.2013.6695291
- Daniels, L., Potter, B. and Coker, P. (2013) Financial implications for companies running standby generators in support of a smart grid. In: CISBAT 2013: CleanTech for Smart Cities & Buildings, 4th-6th September 2013, Lausanne, Switzerland, pp. 727-732.
- Haben, S., Rowe, M., Vukadinovic Greetham, D., Grindrod, P., Holderbaum, W., Potter, B. and Singleton, C. (2013) Mathematical solutions for electricity networks in a low carbon future. In: Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013), 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on, 10-13 June 2013, Stockholm, 0857-0857. doi: https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2013.0972
- Hallworth, M., Potter, B. and Shirsavar, A. (2013) Analytical calculation of resonant inductance for zero voltage switching in phase-shifted full-bridge converters. Power Electronics, IET, 6 (3). pp. 523-534. ISSN 1755-4543 doi: https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2012.0461
2012
- Cave-Ayland, K., Becerra, V., Potter, B. and Shirsavar, A. (2012) Choosing the most suitable analogue redesign method for forward-type digital power converters. In: IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES), December 16-19, 2012, Bengaluru, India, pp. 1-6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDES.2012.6484259
- Mitchell, R., Harwin, W., Cadenas Medina, O., Guy, C., Gong, A., Potter, B. and Warwick, K., eds. (2012) Cybernetics, Circuits and Computing. Pearson, Harlow, pp499. ISBN 9781780160672
2011
- Yunusov, T., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2011) Cost function for sub-agent elements in multi-agent energy management system. In: Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe) 2011, 5-7 Dec 2011, Manchester, UK, pp. 1-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTEurope.2011.6162783
- Yunusov, T., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2011) Sub-agent elements for control methods in multi-agent energy management system. In: 2011 IEEE 33rd International Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC), 9-13th October 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1-7.
- Markakis, A., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2011) A comparison between bond graphs switching modelling techniques implemented on a boost dc-dc converter. In: 2011 IEEE 33rd International Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC), 9-13th October 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1-7.
2010
- PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP (2010) Wind turbine blade pitch control system. US20100061852. doi: US20100061852
2009
- Potter, B. A. and Shirsavar, S. A. (2009) Contactless power transfer system for rotating applications. WindTech International. pp. 32-35.
2007
- Potter, B. A., Shirsavar, S. A. and McCulloch, M.D. (2007) Study of the variation of the input impedance of induction machines with frequency. IET Electric Power Applications, 1 (1). pp. 36-42. ISSN 1751-8660 doi: https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa:20050524
2006
- Potter, B. A. and Shirsavar, S. A. (2006) Design, implementation and characterisation of a contactless power transfer system for rotating applications. In: IECON 2006 32nd Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics, pp. 2168-2173.
- Shirsavar, S. A., Potter, B. A. and Ridge, I. M. L. (2006) Three-phase machines and drives - equipment for a laboratory-based course. IEEE Transactions on Education, 49 (3). pp. 383-388. ISSN 0018-9359 doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2006.879266
2004
- Potter, B., Shirsavar, S. and Ridge, I. (2004) Purpose built teaching equipment for a laboratory based course in three phase machines and drives. In: Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics 2004 ICM 04, pp. 503-508.
2003
- Potter, B. A., Shirsavar, S. A. and McCulloch, M. D. (2003) Optimal inverter design for an induction machine using resonant frequency matching. In: Electric Machines and Drives Conference 2003 IEMDC03 IEEE International.
Publications
Yunusov, T., Zangs, M. J., Holderbaum, W., Fila, M. and Potter, B. (2018) Online control algorithm for sub-half-hourly operation of LV-connected energy storage device owned by DNO. In: CIRED 2017, 12-15 June 2017, Glasgow, UK, pp. 1342-1346.
Yunusov, T., Haben, S., Lee, T., Ziel, F., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2017) Evaluating the effectiveness of storage control in reducing peak demand on low voltage feeders. In: CIRED 2017, 12-15 Jun 2017, Glasgow, UK, pp. 1745-1749.
Ritzmann, D., Rens, J., Wright, P. S., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2017) A novel approach to noninvasive measurement of overhead line impedance parameters. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 66 (6). pp. 1155-1163. ISSN 0018-9456 doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2017.2665958
Daniels, L., Coker, P. and Potter, B. (2016) Embodied carbon dioxide of network assets in a decarbonised electricity grid. Applied Energy, 180. 142 - 154. ISSN 0306-2619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.044
Ritzmann, D., Wright, P. S., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2016) A method for accurate transmission line impedance parameter estimation. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 65 (10). pp. 2204-2213. ISSN 0018-9456 doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TIM.2016.2556920
Zangs, M. J., Adams, P. B. E., Yunusov, T., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. A. (2016) Distributed energy storage control for dynamic load impact mitigation. Energies, 9 (8). 647. ISSN 1996-1073 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en9080647
Yunusov, T., Frame, D., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2016) The impact of location and type on the performance of Low-Voltage network connected Battery Energy Storage Systems. Applied Energy, 165. pp. 202-213. ISSN 03062619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.12.045
Daniels, L., Coker, P., Gunn, A. and Potter, B. (2016) Using proxies to calculate the carbon impact of investment into electricity network assets. Applied Energy, 162. pp. 551-560. ISSN 0306-2619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.10.111
Zangs, M. J., Yunusov, T., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2016) On-line adjustment of battery schedules for supporting LV distribution network operation. In: Energy and Sustainability Conference (IESC), 2016 International, 30 Jun -1 Jul 2016, Koln, Germany.
Rodriguez, A., Smith, S. T., Kiff, A. and Potter, B. (2016) Small power load disaggregation in office buildings based on electrical signature classification. In: IEEE International Energy Conference, EnergyCon, 4-8 April, Leuven, Belgium, pp. 1-6.
Moorey, C., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2015) Investigation of high-efficiency Wireless Power Transfer criteria of resonantly-coupled loops and dipoles through analysis of the figure of merit. Energies, 8 (10). pp. 11342-11362. ISSN 1996-1073 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en81011342
Daniels, L., Potter, B. and Coker, P. (2014) Exploring methods to evaluate the carbon impact of network investment deferral. In: Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), 2014 IEEE PES, 12-15th October 2014, Istanbul, pp. 1-6.
Rowe, M., Yunusov, T., Haben, S., Singleton, C., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2014) A peak reduction scheduling algorithm for storage devices on the low voltage network. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 5 (4). pp. 2115-2124. ISSN 1949-3053 doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2014.2323115
Rowe, M., Yunusov, T., Haben, S., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2014) The real-time optimisation of DNO owned storage devices on the LV network for peak reduction. Energies, 7 (6). pp. 3537-3560. ISSN 1996-1073 doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/en7063537
Markakis, A., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2014) Bond graph models of DC-DC converters operating in both CCM and DCM. International Journal of Power Electronics, 6 (1). pp. 18-41. ISSN 1756-6398 doi: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPELEC.2014.060706
Daniels, L., Walton, P., Potter, B. and Coker, P. (2014) Using standby generators in support of an electricity network: logistics and experience. In: CIBSE Technical Symposium 2014, 3rd - 4th April 2014, Dublin Technical Institute, Dublin, Ireland.
Cave-Ayland, K., Becerra, V., Potter, B. and Shirsavar, A. (2014) Systematic selection of analogue redesign method for forward-type digital power converters. International Journal of Electronics, 101 (5). pp. 667-680. ISSN 0020-7217 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/00207217.2013.794486
Rowe, M., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2013) Control methodologies: Peak reduction algorithms for DNO owned storage devices on the Low Voltage network. In: Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE), 2013 4th IEEE/PES, 6-9 Oct, Denmark, pp. 1-5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTEurope.2013.6695291
Daniels, L., Potter, B. and Coker, P. (2013) Financial implications for companies running standby generators in support of a smart grid. In: CISBAT 2013: CleanTech for Smart Cities & Buildings, 4th-6th September 2013, Lausanne, Switzerland, pp. 727-732.
Haben, S., Rowe, M., Vukadinovic Greetham, D., Grindrod, P., Holderbaum, W., Potter, B. and Singleton, C. (2013) Mathematical solutions for electricity networks in a low carbon future. In: Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013), 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on, 10-13 June 2013, Stockholm, 0857-0857. doi: https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2013.0972
Hallworth, M., Potter, B. and Shirsavar, A. (2013) Analytical calculation of resonant inductance for zero voltage switching in phase-shifted full-bridge converters. Power Electronics, IET, 6 (3). pp. 523-534. ISSN 1755-4543 doi: https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2012.0461
Cave-Ayland, K., Becerra, V., Potter, B. and Shirsavar, A. (2012) Choosing the most suitable analogue redesign method for forward-type digital power converters. In: IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES), December 16-19, 2012, Bengaluru, India, pp. 1-6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDES.2012.6484259
Mitchell, R., Harwin, W., Cadenas Medina, O., Guy, C., Gong, A., Potter, B. and Warwick, K., eds. (2012) Cybernetics, Circuits and Computing. Pearson, Harlow, pp499. ISBN 9781780160672
Yunusov, T., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2011) Cost function for sub-agent elements in multi-agent energy management system. In: Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe) 2011, 5-7 Dec 2011, Manchester, UK, pp. 1-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTEurope.2011.6162783
Yunusov, T., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2011) Sub-agent elements for control methods in multi-agent energy management system. In: 2011 IEEE 33rd International Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC), 9-13th October 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1-7.
Markakis, A., Holderbaum, W. and Potter, B. (2011) A comparison between bond graphs switching modelling techniques implemented on a boost dc-dc converter. In: 2011 IEEE 33rd International Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC), 9-13th October 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 1-7.
PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP (2010) Wind turbine blade pitch control system. US20100061852. doi: US20100061852
Potter, B. A. and Shirsavar, S. A. (2009) Contactless power transfer system for rotating applications. WindTech International. pp. 32-35.
Potter, B. A., Shirsavar, S. A. and McCulloch, M.D. (2007) Study of the variation of the input impedance of induction machines with frequency. IET Electric Power Applications, 1 (1). pp. 36-42. ISSN 1751-8660 doi: https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa:20050524
Potter, B. A. and Shirsavar, S. A. (2006) Design, implementation and characterisation of a contactless power transfer system for rotating applications. In: IECON 2006 32nd Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics, pp. 2168-2173.
Shirsavar, S. A., Potter, B. A. and Ridge, I. M. L. (2006) Three-phase machines and drives - equipment for a laboratory-based course. IEEE Transactions on Education, 49 (3). pp. 383-388. ISSN 0018-9359 doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2006.879266
Potter, B., Shirsavar, S. and Ridge, I. (2004) Purpose built teaching equipment for a laboratory based course in three phase machines and drives. In: Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics 2004 ICM 04, pp. 503-508.
Potter, B. A., Shirsavar, S. A. and McCulloch, M. D. (2003) Optimal inverter design for an induction machine using resonant frequency matching. In: Electric Machines and Drives Conference 2003 IEMDC03 IEEE International.
