Francis Therrien

Ph.D. Graduate

francist {at} ece.ubc.ca

Education

Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering – The University of British Columbia, BC, Can., 2015
B.Eng. Electrical Engineering – Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Can., 2010.

Research Interests

- Modeling and Simulation
- Electrical Machines
- Distribution System State Estimation
- Distribution System Analysis

Relevant Work Experience

- Power Systems Researcher, CYME International T&D, St-Bruno, QC, Can., 2011.
- Power Systems Intern (4 months), CYME International T&D, St-Bruno, QC, Can., 2010.
- Power Systems Intern (8 months), Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie, Montréal, QC, Can., 2009.
- Communications Intern (4 months), Centre de services partagés du Québec (CSPQ), Québec, QC, Can., 2008.

Awards and Scholarships

- UBC, Killam Doctoral Scholarship, 2014-2016.
- NSERC, CGS-M & CGS-D, 2011-2012 & 2014-2016.
- FRQNT, Masters & Ph.D. Scholarships, 2012-2013 & 2013-2016.
- UBC, Four Year Doctoral Fellowship, 2013-2017.
- ICICS, Graduate Scholarship, 2013-2015.
- UBC, Faculty of Applied Science, GSI Award, 2011-2015.
- U. de Sherbrooke, Faculty of Engineering, Citation of Excellence, 2008 to 2010.
- U. de Sherbrooke, Faculty of Engineering, Admission Scholarship, 2006.

Publications

Ph.D. Thesis

Numerically Efficient Modeling of Saturable AC Machines for Power Systems Electromagnetic Transients Simulation Programs

Refereed Journal Articles

F. Therrien, L. Wang, M. Chapariha, and J. Jatskevich, "Constant-parameter interfacing of induction machine models considering main flux saturation in EMTP-type programs”, to appear in IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., 2015.

A. Alimardani, F. Therrien, D. Atanackovic, J. Jatskevich, and E. Vaahedi, "Distribution system state estimation based on nonsynchronized smart meters”, to appear in IEEE Trans. Smart Grid., 2015.

M. Chapariha, F. Therrien, J. Jatskevich, and H. W. Dommel, "Constant-parameter circuit-based models of synchronous machines”, IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 441-452, Jun. 2015.

Y. Huang, M. Chapariha, F. Therrien, J. Jatskevich, and J. R. Martí, "A constant-parameter voltage-behind-reactance synchronous machine model based on shifted-frequency analysis”, IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 761-771, Jun. 2015.

F. Therrien, M. Chapariha, and J. Jatskevich, "Constant-parameter voltage-behind-reactance induction machine model including main flux saturation," IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 90-102, Mar. 2015.

F. Therrien, M. Chapariha, and J. Jatskevich, "Pole selection procedure for explicit constant-parameter synchronous machine models," IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 790-792, Sep. 2014.

M. Chapariha, F. Therrien, J. Jatskevich, and H. W. Dommel, "Explicit formulations for constant-parameter voltage-behind-reactance interfacing of synchronous machine models,” IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 1053-1063, Dec. 2013.

F. Therrien, I. Kocar, and J. Jatskevich, "A unified distribution system state estimator using the concept of augmented matrices,” IEEE Trans. Power Syst., vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 3390-3400, Aug. 2013.

F. Therrien, L. Wang, J. Jatskevich, and O. Wasynczuk, "Efficient explicit representation of AC machines main flux saturation in state-variable-based transient simulation packages," IEEE Trans. Energy Convers., vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 380-393, Jun. 2013.

Refereed COnference Proceedings

Y. Huang, F. Therrien, J. Jatskevich, and L. Dong, "State-space voltage-behind-reactance modeling of induction machines based on shifted-frequency analysis" 2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES-GM), July 26-30, 2015.

M. Chapariha, F. Therrien, J. Jatskevich, and H. W. Dommel, "Detailed modeling of telecom AC-DC backup generation power systems using a voltage-behind-reactance synchronous machine model," 2014 IEEE Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC), Sep. 28-Oct. 2, 2014.

A. Alimardani, S. Zadkhast, F. Therrien, J. Jatskevich, and E. Vaahedi, "Impact of employing state estimation of distribution networks on state estimation of transmission networks," 2014 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES-GM), July 27-31, 2014.

H. Atighechi, F. Therrien, S. A. Akbarabadi, S. Chiniforoosh, and J. Jatskevich, "Using current-source formulation for dynamic average-value modeling of inverter side HVDC system," 2013 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), May 5-8, 2013.

F. Therrien, M. Chapariha, and J. Jatskevich, “Generalized state-space saturable induction machine model using a Voltage-Behind-Reactance formulation,” 2013 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES-GM), July 21-25, 2013.

M. Shin, F. Therrien, and J. Jatskevich, “Modeling and transient simulation studies of smart buildings power networks with UPS and distribution automation,” 2013 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES-GM), July 21-25, 2013.

M. Chapariha, F. Therrien, J. Jatskevich, and H. W. Dommel, “Implementation of constant parameter VBR models of synchronous machines in SimPowerSystems, ASMG, and PLECS toolboxes,” 2013 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES-GM), July 21-25, 2013.

M. Houari, I. Kocar, F. Therrien, and J.-S. Lacroix, “Treatment of transformers and voltage regulators in branch current state estimation for distribution networks,” 2013 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES-GM), July 21-25, 2013.

F. Therrien, M. Chapariha, H. Atighechi, and J. Jatskevich, "Simplified voltage-behind-reactance saturable synchronous machine model for state-variable-based transient simulation programs," Intl. Conf. on Power Syst. Transients 2013 (IPST), July 18-20, 2013.

M. Chapariha, F. Therrien, J. Jatskevich, and H. W. Dommel, "Implementation of induction machine VBR model with optional zero-sequence in SimPowerSystems, ASMG, and PLECS toolboxes," Intl. Conf. on Power Syst. Transients 2013 (IPST), July 18-20, 2013.

H. Atighechi, S. Amini Akbarabadi, F. Therrien, and J. Jatskevich, "Average-value modeling of synchronous machine line-commutated converter Using a constant parameter voltage-behind-reactance interfacing circuit," Intl. Conf. on Power Syst. Transients 2013 (IPST), July 18-20, 2013.

J.-S. Lacroix, I. Kocar, and F. Therrien, "Multiphase short-circuit analysis solver in phase coordinates using a modified-augmented-nodal analysis approach," 2012 CIGRÉ Canada Conference, Sept. 24-26, 2012.

I. Kocar, J.-S. Lacroix, and F. Therrien, "General and simplified computation of fault flow and contribution of distributed sources in unbalanced distribution networks," 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES-GM), July 22-26, 2012.

F. Therrien, L. Wang, and J.Jatskevich, "Explicit and implicit representation of saturation for induction machines modelling in state-variable transient simulators," 2012 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), Apr. 29-May 2, 2012.

J. Iyer, M. Chapariha, F. Therrien, and J. Jatskevich, "Improved torque sharing in multi induction motor vfd systems using current feedback," 2012 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), Apr. 29-May 2, 2012.