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Professor Neville Robert Watson

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Fields of Research

  • Computer modelling of power systems & power electronics
  • Electrical power quality
  • Harmonics
  • High voltage direct current transmission, FACTS devices
  • Power electronics
  • Power systems
  • Transients
  • Earthquake research

Researcher Summary

Research interests include:
-Power Systems (Electromagnetic Compatibility/Power Quality)
-Power-Flow
-Harmonics
-Electromagnetic Transients
-Power Electronics
-HVdc Transmission
-FACTS Controllers
-Custom Power
-Deregulated Electricity Industry

Subject Area: Disciplines

Research Groups

Affiliations

Publications


  • Watson, N.R., Orillaza, J.R.C. and Hardie, S. (2012) Harmonic planning levels in New Zealand medium voltage networks. Hong Kong: 15th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), 17-20 Jun 2012. 569-572. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICHQP.2012.6381172. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y. (2012) Influence of zero width period on the AC-side line current harmonics of 5-level MLCR CSC. Auckland, New Zealand: IEEE PES International Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon 2012), 30 Oct-2 Nov 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PowerCon.2012.6401306. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y. (2012) m-level thyristor based MLCR CSC: A comparative study. Auckland, New Zealand: IEEE PES International Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon 2012), 30 Oct-2 Nov 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PowerCon.2012.6401300. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Yingkayun, K., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Watson, N.R. and Higuchi, K. (2012) Power quality monitoring system based on embedded system with network monitoring. Scientific Research and Essays 7(11): 1280-1292. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/SRE11.1951. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R., Farzanehrafat, A. and Perera, S. (2012) Power quality state estimation: A new concept. Auckland, New Zealand: Electricity Engineers' Association Conference (EEA), 20-22 Jun 2012. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Farzanehrafat, A. and Watson, N.R. (2012) The use of transient state estimation for voltage dip/sag assessment. Auckland, New Zealand: IEEE PES International Conference on Power System Technology (PowerCon 2012), 30 Oct-2 Nov 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PowerCon.2012.6401465. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N.R. (2012) Towards a Smarter, More Reliable and Resilient Power System: A New Zealand Perspective. Auckland, New Zealand: IEEE PES Internation Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon 2012), 30 Oct-2 Nov 2012. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2011) 6-pulse controlled rectifier synchronisation method. Johor Bahru, Malaysia: 2011 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Colloquium (IAPEC), 18-19 Apr 2011. In IAPEC 2011 40-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IAPEC.2011.5779861. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2011) Comparative Study between Gate Firing Units for CIGRE Benchmark HVDC Rectifier. Beijing, China: 6th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA), 21-23 Jun 2011. 299-306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICIEA.2011.5975598. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2011) DC Ripple Reinjection: A Review. International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems 12(5): Article 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2202/1553-779X.2810. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N., Hardie, S., Gosbell, V., Elphick, S. and Perera, S. (2011) Development of PQ Guidelines for New Zealand. Auckland, New Zealand: Elecricity Engineers' Association Conference 2011, 23-24 Jun 2011. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson N., Liu. and Y. (2011) Hardware Implementation of Quadrature Phase Shifter using Commercial OTA. Queenstown, New Zealand: 6th International Symposium on Electronic Design, Test and Application (DELTA 2011), 17-19 Jan 2011. In DELTA 2011 29-33. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2011) Mains Frequency Counter using Phase Lock Loop. Queenstown, New Zealand: 6th International Symposium on Electronic Design, Test and Application (DELTA 2011), 17-19 Jan 2011. In DELTA 2011 25-28. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y. (2011) Mains Synchronisation for Thyristor Rectifiers. Wuhan, China: Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC 2011), 25-28 Mar 2011. In APPEEC 2011 1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/APPEEC.2011.5748540. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu, Y.H., Wu, H.W. and Watson, N.R. (2011) Nonlinear Control of Asynchronous BTB-Link. Wuhan, China: Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC 2011), 25-28 Mar 2011. In APPEEC 2011 1-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/APPEEC.2011.5748577. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N., Gosbell, V., Perera, S., Hardie, S. and Elphick, S. (2011) Power Quality (PQ) Guidelines. Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST, now MSI). Electricity Engineers' Association of New Zealand (EEA). 76pp. (Technical Report)
  • Watson, N.R., Gosbell, V., Perera, S., Hardie, S. and Elphick, S. (2011) Power Quality (PQ) Project Report. Foundation for Research, Science & Technology and Electricity Engineers' Association NZ. Electricity Engineers' Association of New Zealand. 206pp. (Technical Report)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2011) Simulation study of conventional and hybrid HVDC rectifier based on CIGRÉ benchmark model using PLL-less synchronisation scheme. Selangor, Malaysia: 5th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO), 6-7 Jun 2011. In PEOCO 2011 312-317. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PEOCO.2011.5970433. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Rakpenthai, C., Uatrongjit, S., Ngamroo, I. and Watson, N.R. (2011) Weighted least absolute value power system state estimation using rectangular coordinates and equivalent measurement functions. IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering 6(6): 534-539. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/tee.20692. (Journal Article)
  • Rakpenthai, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Uatrongjit, S. and Watson, N.R. (2010) An interior point method for WLAV state estimation of power system with UPFCs. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 32(6): 671-677. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2009.11.026. (Journal Article)
  • Das, B.P., Orillaza, J., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2010) Electronically Tunable PI Controller for Type 2 2nd Order PLL. Chengdu, Sichuan, China: 2010 International Conference on Measurement and Control Engineering, 16-18 Nov 2010. 75-79. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2010) Electronically Tunable PLL Controller Design Using OTA. Athens, Greece: 17th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems (ICECS), 12-15 Dec 2010. In ICECS 2010 198-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICECS.2010.5724488. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2010) Frequency-to-voltage conversion using OTA. Kyoto, Japan: 2010 International Conference on Electronics and Information Engineering, 1-3 Aug 2010. In ICEIE 2010 2 86-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICEIE.2010.5559718. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N.R. (2010) Impact of the Darfield Earthquake on the Electrical Power System Infrastructure. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 43(4): 421-424. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N., Hardie, S., Scott, T. and Hirsch, S. (2010) Improving Rural Power Quality in New Zealand. Christchurch, New Zealand: EEA Conference, 17-18 Jun 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Farzanehrafat, A. and Watson, N. (2010) Power Quality. Christchurch, New Zealand: APEX 10 Southern Summit Shaping the Future: Engineering Challenges & Opportunities, 19 Aug 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Hardie, S. and Watson, N. (2010) Power Quality implications of new residential appliances. Christchurch, New Zealand: Electricity Engineers' Association (EEA) Annual Conference, 17-18 Jun 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N.R., Hardie, S., Lawrence, J., Heffernan, B., Scott, T. and Hirsch, S. (2010) Power Quality Management in New Zealand. Paris, France: CIGRE Session 2010, 22-27 Aug 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N. (2010) Power Quality: A New Zealand Perspective. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Power Quality Symposium 2010, 13-14 Jul 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Farzanehrafat, A. and Watson, N.R. (2010) Review of Power Quality State Estimation. Christchurch, New Zealand: 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2010), 5-8 Dec 2010. In AUPEC 2010 1-5. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2010) Sinusoidal Frequency Division Using OTA. Chengdu, Sichuan, China: 3rd IEEE International Conference on Computer and Electrical Engineering, 16-18 Nov 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Schinkelshoek, M., Watson, N. and Heffernan, B. (2010) The characteristics of CFLs: Beyond the harmonics. Christchurch, New Zealand: 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2010), 5-8 Dec 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Hardie, S. and Watson, N. (2010) The effect of new residential appliances on Power Quality. Christchurch, New Zealand: 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2010), 5-8 Dec 2010. In AUPEC 2010 1-6. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Murray, N.J., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y.H. (2010) Two-quadrant Power Control for Large-current, Low-voltage Rectification with Reference to Aluminium Smelters. Australian Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering 7(3): 119-130. (Journal Article)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y.H. (2010) Voltage controlled tunable all pass filter using LM13700 Operational Transconductance Amplifier. Nanjing, China: 2010 International Symposium on Signals Systems and Electronics, 17-20 Sep 2010. In ISSSE 2010 1-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ISSSE.2010.5607018. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Das, B.P., Watson, N. and Liu, Y. (2010) Wide tunable all pass filter using OTA as active component. Gliwice, Poland: International Conference on Signals and Electronic Systems (ICSES'10), 7-10 Sep 2010. In ICSES'10 379-382. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Hardie, S., Watson, N. and Gosbell, V. (2009) An Investigation of Excessive Rural Network Harmonic Levels Caused by Particular Irrigation Pumps. Christchurch, New Zealand: EEA Conference & Trade Exhibition, 19-20 Jun 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J., Murray, N. and Watson, N.R. (2009) Derivation of a Four-Quadrant Control System for MLCR-HVDC Conversion. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 24(4): 2223-2231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2009.2027488. (Journal Article)
  • Murray, N.J., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y.H. (2009) Four quadrant multilevel current source power condinitioning for superconductive magnetic energy storage. Adelaide, Australia: 19th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 27-30 Sep 2009. In AUPEC 2009 1-5. http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=5356645. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Hardie, S. and Watson, N.R. (2009) Harmonic assessment of the impact of rural irrigation pumps. Christchurch, New Zealand: EPECentre PQ Conference 2009: Power Quality in Future Electrical Networks, 23-24 Apr 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Frater, L.P., Wood, A.R. and Watson, N.R. (2009) Harmonic Modelling of Non-Linear Devices in Electrical Networks. Christchurch, New Zealand: EPECentre PQ Conference 2009: Power Quality in Future Electrical Networks, 23-24 Apr 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N.R., Scott, T.L. and Hirsch, S.J.J. (2009) Implications for Distribution Networks of High Penetration of Compact Fluorescent Lamps. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 24(3): 1521-1528. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2009.2014036. (Journal Article)
  • Hardie, S., Watson, N. and Gosbell, V. (2009) Rural high harmonic levels – irrigation pumps can be a factor. Melbourne, Australia: 10th International Electricity and Gas Networks Conference & Exhibition (E21C), 6-9 Sep 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Arrillaga, J., Yonghe, H.L., Watson, N.R. and Murray, N.J. (2009) Self-Commutating Converters for High Power Applications. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. 326pp. (Authored Book)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2008) Cascaded H-Bridge Voltage Reinjection - Part I: A New Concept in Multi-Level Voltage Source Conversion. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 23(2): 1175-1182. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2008.917642. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2008) Cascaded H-Bridge Voltage Reinjection - Part II: Application to HVDC Transmission. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 23(2): 1200-1206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2008.915824. (Journal Article)
  • Murray, N.J., Arrillaga, J., Liu, Y. and Watson, N.R. (2008) Flexible Reactive Power Control In Multi-Group Current-Sourced HVDC Interconnections. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 23(4): 2160-2167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2008.921126. (Journal Article)
  • Task Force on Frequency Domain Methods for EMT Studies, Working Group on Modeling. and Analysis of System Transients. (2008) Implementation of the Numerical Laplace Transform: A Review (IEEE Task Force Paper). IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 23(4): 2599-2609. (Journal Article)
  • Heffernan, W.J.B., Frater, L.P. and Watson, N.R. (2008) LED Lighting for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Premises. Christchurch, New Zealand: Electrical Engineers' Association Conference 2008 (EEA 08), 20-21 Jun 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Frater, L., Watson, N. and Wood, A. (2008) Linearisation of non-linear loads by phase dependent frequency coupling admittance matrices. Glasgow, Scotland: 16th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC2008), 14-18 Jul 2008. http://www.pscc-central.org/uploads/tx_ethpublications/pscc2008_564.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Wei, Z., Watson, N. and Frater, L. (2008) Modelling of compact fluorescent lamps. Wollongong, Australia: 13th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), 28 Sep-1 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2008) Reinjection concept: a new option for large power and high-quality AC-DC conversion. IET Power Electronics 1(1): 4-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel:20070143. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N. (2008) The Harmonic Domain Revisited (Keynote). Wollongong, Australia: 13th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), 28 Sep-1 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N. and Yu, K. (2008) Transient State Estimation. Wollongong, Australia: 13th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP), 28 Sep-1 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu, Y.H., Perera, L.B., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2007) A Back to Back HVdc Link with Multilevel Current Reinjection Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 22(3): 1904-1909. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2007.899284. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2007) Addition of Four-Quadrant Power Controllability to Multi-Level VSC HVDC Transmission. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution 1(6): 872-878. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-gtd:20070097. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. (2007) Advances in DC Interconnections. Hobart, Tasmania: ESAA Residential School in Electric Power Engineering - Power Industry: Growth and Innovation in a Changing World, 21 Jan-2 Feb 2007. (Oral Presentation)
  • Watson, N.R. (2007) Advances in DC Interconnections. Hobart, Australia: ESAA Residential School in Electric Power Engineering, 26 Jan 2007. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Rakpenthai, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Uatrongjit, S. and Watson, N.R. (2007) An Optimal PMU Placement Method Against Measurement Loss and Branch Outage. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 22(1): 101-107. 10.1109/TPWRD.2006.881425. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Perera, L.B., Arrilaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2007) Application of the multi-level current reinjection concept to HVDC transmission. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution 1(3): 399-404. 10.1049/iet-gtd:20060240. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R., Scott, T. and Hirsch, S. (2007) Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) - Implications for Distribution Networks. Melbourne, Australia: 83rd Annual Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA) Conference and Trade Exhibition, 15-17 Aug 2007. In Proceedings of The Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA) 83rd Annual National Conference http://www.materialsaustralia.com.au/EESAElectricity2007/Program.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Arrillaga, J., Liu, Y.H. and Watson, N.R. (2007) Flexible Power Transmission: The HVDC Options. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. 362pp. (Authored Book)
  • Murray, N., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y.H. (2007) Improved Simulation of an HVDC Test Case through Power-flow Initialization. Lyons, France: International Conference on Power Systems Transients Conference 2007 (IPST'07), 4-7 Jun 2007. In Proceedings of IPST'07 6pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Testa, A., Akram, M.F., Burch, R., Carpinelli, G., Chang, G., Dinavahi, V., Hatziadoniu, C., Grady, W.M., Gunther, E., Halpin, M., Lehn, P., Liu, Y., Langella, R., Lowenstein, M., Medina, A., Ortmeyer, T., Ranade, S., Ribeiro, P., Watson, N.R., Wikston, J. and Xu, W. (2007) Interharmonics: Theory and Modeling. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 22(4): 2335 - 2348. (Journal Article)
  • Heffernan, W.J.B., Frater, L.P. and Watson, N.R. (2007) LED replacement for fluorescent tube lighting. Perth, Australia: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2007, 9-12 Dec 2007. In Proceedings of the Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) 2007 6pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC.2007.4548064. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Frater, L.P. and Watson, N.R. (2007) Light flicker sensitivity of high efficiency Compact Fluorescent Lamps. Perth, Australia: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC’07), 9-12 December, 2007. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Rakpenthai, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Uatrongjit, S. and Watson, N.R. (2007) PMU-Based Two Stages State Estimation for Power System with Nonlinear Devices. Singapore: 8th International Power Engineering Conference (IPEC) 2007, 3-6 Dec 2007. http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/eee/ipec/IPEC2007%20Final%20Program%20(Detailed).pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Naredo, L., Ramirez, A., Ametani, A., Gutierrez, A., Mansoldo, A., Gole, A., Lima, A., Morched, A., Gustavsen, B., Wilcox, D., Uribe, F., Moreira, F., de Leon, F., Martinez, J., Guardado, L., Davila, M., Ritual, M., Nagaoka, N., Watson, N.R., Gomez, P., Moreno, P., Iravani, R., Carneiro, S., Noda, T., Dinavahi, V., Ortiz V., Neves. and W. (2007) z -Transform-Based Methods for Electromagnetic Transient Simulations (Working Group Paper). IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 22(3): 1799-1805. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J., Liu, Y.H., Perera, L.B. and Watson, N.R. (2006) A current reinjection scheme that adds self-commutation and pulse multiplication to the thyristor converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 21(3): 1593-1599. 10.1109/TPWRD.2005.861324. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Perera, L.B. (2006) Application of the DC-Ripple Reinjection Concept to Forced-Commutated Conversion. International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems 5(2): Article 5. http://www.bepress.com/ijeeps/vol5/iss2/art5. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R., Scott, T. and Hirsch, S. (2006) Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) - Implications for Distribution Networks. Auckland, New Zealand: 2006 Electricity Engineers Association (EEA) Annual Conference, 16-17 Jun 2006. In Empowering NZ - The engineering, economic and environmental balance (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N.R. (2006) Harmonic Assessment of Electrical Power Systems. International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy 4(1/2): 60-73. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Watson, N.R., Arrillaga, J. and Perera, L.B. (2006) Multi-level Current Reinjection CSC for STATCOM Application. Chongqing, China: 2006 International Conference on Power System Technology, 22-26 Oct 2006. In PowerCon 2006 1-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICPST.2006.321793. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Wood, A.R. (2006) Multi-level voltage reinjection VSC HVDC transmission. London, UK: 8th IEE International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2006), 28-31 Mar 2006. In The 8th IEE International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission (ACDC 2006) 130-134. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Arnold, C.P. and Watson, N.R. (2006) Power System Analysis Software. In R.C. Dorf (Ed.), The Electrical Engineering Handbook. Systems, Controls, Embedded Systems, Energy and Machines (3rd ed.): 10-1-10-13. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. www.crcpress.com. (Chapter in Book)
  • Rakpenthai, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Uatrongjit, S. and Watson, N.R. (2006) State Estimation of Power System with UPFC Using Interior Point WLAV Method. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA: 38th North American Power Symposium (NAPS 2006), 17-19 Sep 2006. In Proceedings of the 38th North American Power Symposium 411-415. 10.1109/NAPS.2006.359605. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Yu, K.K.C. and Watson, N.R. (2005) A Comparison of Transient Simulation with EMTDC and State Space Diakoptical Segregation Methodology. Montreal, Canada: International Power System Transient Conference (IPST 2005), 19-23 Jun 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Perera L.B., Liu Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson N.R. (2005) A Five Level Reinjection Scheme for High Pulse Voltage Source Conversion. IEE Proceedings on Electric Power Applications 152(2): 209-216. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. (2005) Advanced Harmonic Assessment. San Francisco, CA, USA: IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 12-16 Jun 2005. 907-912. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Yu, K.K.C., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2005) An adaptive Kalman filter for dynamic harmonic state estimation and harmonic injection tracking. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 20(2): 1577-1584. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2004.838643. (Journal Article)
  • Rakpenthai, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Uatrongjit, S. and Watson, N.R. (2005) An Improved PMUs Placement Method for Power System State Estimation. Singapore: International Power Engineering Conference (IPEC'2005), 29 November – 2 December 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Madtharad, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Watson, N.R. and Saeng-Udom, R. (2005) An optimal measurement placement method for power system harmonic state estimation. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 20(2): 1514-1521. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2004.841309. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y., Zhang, R., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2005) An overview of self-commutating converters and their application in transmission and distribution. Dalian, China: IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference & Exhibition: Asia and Pacific 2005, 15-18 Aug 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J., Watson,N.R. and Perera, L.B. (2005) Application of the DC-Ripple Reinjection Concept to Forced-Commutated Conversion. Singapore: International Power Engineering Conference (IPEC'2005), 29 November – 2 December 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu Y.H., Arrillaga J. and Watson N.R. (2005) Capacitor voltage balancing in multi-level voltage reinjection (MLVR) converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 20(2): 1728-1737. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2004.834348. (Journal Article)
  • Yu, K.K.C., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2005) Error Analysis in Static Harmonic State Estimation: A Statistical Approach. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 20(2): 1045-1050. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2004.833895. (Journal Article)
  • Frater, L., Watson, N. and Lawrence, J. (2005) Fluorescent Light Flicker Caused by Load Management Signals. Auckland, New Zealand: Annual Electrical Engineers’ Association of NZ Conference, 17-18 Jun 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Collins, C.D., Bathurst, G.N., Watson, N.R. and Wood, A.R. (2005) Harmonic domain approach to STATCOM modelling. IEE Proceedings: Generation, Transmission and Distribution 152(2): 194-200. doi:10.1049/ip-gtd:20041227. (Journal Article)
  • Yu, K.K.C. and Watson, N.R. (2005) Identification of Fault Locations Using Transient State Estimation. Montréal, Canada: International Power System Transient Conference (IPST 2005), 19-23 Jun 2005. http://www.ipst.org/TechPapers/2005/IPST05_Paper064.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Rakpenthai, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Uatrongjit, S. and Watson, N.R. (2005) Measurement Placement for Power System State Estimation Using Decomposition Technique. Electric Power Systems Research 75(1): 41-45. (Journal Article)
  • Perera, L.B., Liu, Y.H., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2005) Multi-level current reinjection in double-bridge self-commutated current source conversion. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 20(2): 984-991. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2005.844277. (Journal Article)
  • Perera, L.B., Watson, N.R., Liu, Y.H. and Arrillaga, J. (2005) Multilevel Current Reinjection self-commutated HVDC Converter. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 152(5): 607-615. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Perera, L.B., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2005) Pulse multiplication in the self-commutating parallel converter by means of multi-level dc Voltage Reinjection. International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems 2(1): Article 1048. http://www.bepress.com/ijeeps/vol2/iss1. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson,N.R. (2005) STATCOM Performance of A Multi-Level Voltage Reinjection Converter. Dalian, China: IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference & Exhibition: Asia and Pacific 2005, 15-18 Aug 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Collins, C.D., Watson,N.R. and Wood A.R. (2005) Unbalanced SSSC Modelling in the Harmonic Domain. Singapore: Proceedings of the International Power Engineering Conference (IPEC'2005), 29 November – 2 December 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Bathurst, G.N. (2004) A multifrequency power flow of general applicability. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 19(1): 342-349. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2003.820193. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2004) A new STATCOM configuration using multi-level DC Voltage reinjection for high power application. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 19(4): 1828-1834. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2004.835425. (Journal Article)
  • Poudel S. and Watson N.R. (2004) Assessment of Light Flicker Mitigation using Shunt Compensators. Singapore: PowerCon 2004, Nov, 2004. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y.H. (2004) Flexible Interconnections for the Deregulated Electricity Market. Brisbane, Australia: AUPEC 2004, Sep 2004. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Liu, Y.H., Perera, L.B., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2004) Harmonic reduction in the double bridge parallel converter by multi-level DC voltage reinjection. Singapore: PowerCon 2004, Nov 2004. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Yu, K., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2004) Influence of transformer configuration on measurement placement in harmonic state estimation. Singapore: PowerCon 2004, Nov 2004. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Rakpenthai, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Uatrongjit, S. and Watson, N.R. (2004) Measurement placement for power system state estimation by decomposition technique. New York, USA: IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, Sep 2004. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Chang, G., Hatziadoniu, C., Xu, W., Ribeiro, P., Burch, R., Grady, W.M., Halpin, M., Liu, Y., Ranade, S., Ruthman, D., Watson, N.R., Ortmeyer, T., Wikston, J., Medina, A., Testa, A., Gardinier, R., Dinavahi, V., Acram, F. and Lehn, P. (2004) Modeling devices with nonlinear Voltage-current Characteristics for harmonic studies (Task Force on Harmonics Modeling and Simulation). IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 19(4): 1802-1811. (Journal Article)
  • Liu Y.H., Arrillaga J. and Watson N.R. (2004) Multi-level voltage reinjection - a new concept in high power voltage source conversion. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 151(3): 290-298. http://scitation.aip.org/dbt/dbt.jsp?KEY=IGTDE2. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga J., Watson N.R. and Perera L.B., Liu Y.H. (2004) Pulse multiplication in forced-commutated current source converters by DC ripple reinjection. Brisbane, Australia: AUPEC 2004, Sep 2004. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Yu, K., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2004) Three phase harmonic state estimation using SVD for partially observable systems. Singapore: PowerCon 2004, Nov 2004. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Collins, C.D., Wood, A.R. and Watson, N.R. (2004) Unbalanced STATCOM Analysis in the Harmonic Domain. Lake Placid, NY USA: 11th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, 12-15 September 2004. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Y. H. Liu N. R. Watson. and J. Arrillaga. (2003) A New Concept for the Control of the Harmonic Content of Voltage Source Converters. Singapore: Power Electronic and Drive Systems Conference (PEDS), 17-20 November 2003. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2003) A new high-pulse voltage-sourced converter for HVDC transmission. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 18(4): 1388-1393. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2003.817727. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2003) A STATCOM Configuration For Very Low Voltage Distortion. Christchurch, New Zealand: AUPEC 2003, 28 Sep-1 Oct 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Watson, N.R. (2003) Accuracy of Discretization Methods for Electromagnetic Transient Simulation. New Orleans, LA, USA: International Conference of Power System Transient (IPST), 28 Sep-2 Oct 2003. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Liu, Y., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2003) EMTDC Assessment of A New Type Of VSC For Back To Back HVdc Interconnections. New Orleans, USA: Internbational Conference on Power System Transients (IPST), Sep 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Liu, Y.H. (2003) Flexible DC Transmission. Melbourne: HVDC and FACTS CIGRE Seminar, Aug 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2003) Harmonic assessment using electromagnetic transient simulation and frequency-dependent network equivalents. IEE Proceedings Generation, Transmission and Distribution 150(6): 641-650. (Journal Article)
  • Madtharad, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Watson, N.R. and Saenrak, D. (2003) Measurement Placement Method for Power System State Estimation: Part I. Toronto, Canada: IEEE/PES 2003 General Meeting, Jul 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Liu, Y., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2003) Neutral Point Reinjection for a Low Distortion Three Phase Bridge Voltage Source Converter. Christchurch, New Zealand: AUPEC 2003, 28 Sep-1 Oct 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2003) Neutral Point Reinjection for a Low Distortion Three Phase Bridge Voltage Source Converter. Christchurch: Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC'2003), 28 Sept.-1 Oct. 2003. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2003) Power System Harmonics. (2nd ed.). Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. 400. (Authored Book)
  • Madtharad, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S. and Watson, N.R. (2003) Power system State estimation using singular value decomposition. Electric Power Systems Research 67(2): 99-107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0378-7796(03)00080-4. (Journal Article)
  • Keppler, T., Watson, N.R., Arrillaga, J. and Chen, S. (2003) Theoretical assessment of light flicker caused by sub- and interharmonic frequencies. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 18(1): 329-333. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2002.806690. (Journal Article)
  • Wang, Y.P. and Watson, N.R. (2003) Z-domain frequency-dependent AC-system equivalent for electromagnetic transient simulation. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 150(2): 141-146. http://scitation.aip.org/dbt/dbt.jsp?KEY=IGTDE2. (Journal Article)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2002) A comparison of converter models for the derivation of the AC system harmonic impedances. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 17(4): 937-942. doi:10.1109/TPWRS.2002.804997. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2002) A Four quadrant 36-pulse Back to Back HVdc interconnector. China: POWERCON 2002, 13-17 Oct 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Liu, Y.H., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2002) An alternative switching configuration for multi-level Voltage Sourced Converters. Melbourne: AUPEC 2002, Sep 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Madtharad, C., Premrudeepreechacharn, S. and Watson, N.R. (2002) An Optimal Measurement Placement Method for Power System Harmonic State Estimation. Singapore: Proceedings of the International Power Quality Conference (IPQC 2002), 21-25 Oct 2002. 545-554. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2002) Enhanced Time Domain Methodology for Use in Power Systems Harmonic Analysis. Melbourne, Australia: AUPEC 2002, Sep 2002. 5. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2002) Harmonic Modelling of networks containing line-commutated voltage source converters. Seville, Spain: Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC), Session 28 Paper, June, 2002. 1. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Wang, Y.P., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R., Park, H.C. and Chong, H.H. (2002) Harmonic State Estimation: Optimal Placement of Measurements using Genetic Algorithms. Singapore: Proceedings of the International Power Quality Conference (IPQC 2002), 21-25 Oct 2002. 534-544. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Arrillaga, J., Wood, A.R., Hume, D., Watson, N.R. and Bathurst, G.N. (2002) Line-Commutated Variable Speed Drive - Part I: Harmonic Cross-Modulation. Singapore: Proceedings of the International Power Quality Conference (IPQC 2002), 21-25 Oct 2002. 734-737. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Watson, N.R., Arrillaga, J. and Wood, A.R. (2002) Line-Commutated Variable Speed Drive - Part II: Analysis in the harmonic domain. Singapore: Proceedings of the International Power Quality Conference (IPQC 2002), 21-25 Oct 2002. 356-362. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Talacek, P.J. and Watson, N.R. (2002) Marginal pricing of harmonic injections. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 17(1): 50-56. doi:10.1109/59.982192. (Journal Article)
  • Talacek, P.J. and Watson, N.R. (2002) Marginal pricing of harmonic injections: an analysis of the resulting payments. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems - February 2002 17(3): 640-645. doi:10.1109/TPWRS.2002.800908. (Journal Article)
  • Keppler, T., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2002) Modelling of Flicker Propogation. Seville, Spain: Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC), June, 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Wang, Y.P., Watson, N.R., Hur, D.R. and Chung, H.H. (2002) Modified Genetic Algorithm Approach to Design of an Optimal PID Controller for AC-DC Transmission Systems.. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Elsevier Science Ltd - January 2002 24(1): 59--69. (Journal Article)
  • Liu, Y., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (2002) Multi-level voltage sourced conversion by voltage reinjection at six times the fundamental frequency. IEE Proceedings on Electric Power Applications - May 2002 149(3): 201-207. http://scitation.aip.org/dbt/dbt.jsp?KEY=IEPAER. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2002) Power Systems ElectroMagnetic Transients Simulation. (IEE Power and Energy Series - no. 39 ed.). London: Institution of Electrical Engineers. 421. (Authored Book)
  • Watson, N.R. (2002) Power Systems Harmonic Analysis, Tutorial Notes. Singapore: International Power Quality Conference (IPQC 2002), 21-25 Oct 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Bathurst, G.N. (2002) Unified Newton framework for the steady state simulation of networks with multiple ac-dc converters. Osaka, Japan: PCC, Paper 011-2,, April, 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Wang Y.P., Watson N.R. and Chong H.H. (2002) Z-domain frequency-dependent network equivalents for electromagnetic transient studies. Singapore: Proceedings of the International Power Quality Conference (IPQC 2002), 21-25 Oct 2002. 611-620. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2001) A harmonic domain solution for systems with multiple high-power AC/DC converters. IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution 148(4): 312-318. http://scitation.aip.org/dbt/dbt.jsp?KEY=IGTDE2. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J., Bathurst, G.N. and Watson, N.R. (2001) Adaptive derivation of inter-harmonics in variable speed drives. Graz, Austria: European Power Electronics conference, Paper DS 3.7-6, August, 2001. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Arrillaga, J., Bathurst, G.N. and Watson, N.R. (2001) Adaptive Derivation of Inter-harmonics in Variable Speed Drives. Graz, Austria: EPE 2001, August, 2001. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Burch, R., Chang, G., Dwyer, G., Grady, M., Halpin, M., Hatziadoniu, C., Liu, Y., Marz, M., Medina, A., Middledanff, S., Natarajan, R., Nguyen, H., Ortmeyer, T., Ranade, S., Ribeiro, P., Ruthman, D., Sims, T., Watson, N.R., Wikston, J. and Xu, W. (2001) Characteristics and Modeling of Harmonic Sources – Power Electronic Devices (IEEE Task Force Paper). IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 16(4): 791-800. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N. (2001) Computer Modelling of Electrical Power Systems. (2 ed.). London: J. Wiley & Sons. 369 pages. (Authored Book)
  • Keppler, T., Watson, N.R., Chen, S. and Arrillaga, J. (2001) Digital flickermeter realisations in the time and frequency domains. Perth, Australia: Proceedings of the Australasian Power Engineering Conference, Paper 025, September, 2001. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Keppler, T., Watson, N.R., Arrillaga, J. and Chen, S. (2001) Digital implementation of a frequency domain based flickermeter. Singapore: Proc. IPEC, '2001'. 169--174. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Arrillaga, J. Clark., R. and Watson N.R. (2001) Distortion-free integral cycle control of multiple resistive loads. Swansea: UPEC, paper 6B, 2001. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Smith, B. (2001) Interactive AC-DC harmonic and interharmonic analysis.. IEE Conference on ac and dc power transmission, Publ. No. 485, November, 2001. In London 91--95. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Watson, N. and Arrillaga, J. (2001) Power Quality. In Lai, L. (Ed.), Power system restructuring and deregulation, Chapter 10: 330--352. Christchurch: John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter in Book)
  • Wang Y.P., Hur D.R., Chung H.H., Watson N.R., Arrillaga J. and Matair S. (2000) A Genetic Algorithms Approach to design an Optimal PI Controller for Static VAR Compensator. Perth: Power Con 2000, Dec. 2000. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Van, L.P., Wong, K.P., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2000) A method of utilising non-source measurements for harmonic state estimation. Electrical Power Systems Research 56(3): 231--241. (Journal Article)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2000) A modular approach to the solution of the three-phase harmonic power-flow. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 15(3): 984-989. doi:10.1109/61.871363. (Journal Article)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2000) Adaptive frequency selection method for a Newton solution of harmonics and inter-harmonics. IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission & Distribution 147(2): 126-130. http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=2195. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. and Irwin, G.D. (2000) Comparison of Root-matching Techniques for Eletromagnetic Transient Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 15(2): 629-634. doi:10.1109/61.852996. (Journal Article)
  • Wang Y.P., Hur D.R., Chung H.H., Watson N.R., Arrillaga J. and Matair S. (2000) Design of an Optimal PID Controller in AC-DC Power Systems Using Modified Genetic Algorithm. Perth: PowerCon 2000, Dec. 2000. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Watson, N.R., Ying, C.K. and Arnold, C.P. (2000) Global power quality index for aperiodic waveforms. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, October, 2000. 1029-1034. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N. (2000) Harmonic standards in the future (Invited contribution), Panel Session on Standards. IEEE Winter Power Meeting, January, 2000. 5p. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Matair, S.S., Watson, N.R., Wong, K.P., Pham, V.L. and Arrillaga, J. (2000) Harmonic State Estimation: A Method for Remote Harmonic Assessment In A Deregulated Utility Network. London, UK: International Conference on Electric Utility Deregulation and Restructuring and Power Technologies (DRPT 2000), 4-7 April 2000. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Ward, A.G., Watson, N.R., Arnold, C.P., Turner, A.J. and Ring, B.J. (2000) Inversion of real time spot prices in the direction of real power flow in a transmission line. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 15(4): 1197-1203. doi:10.1109/59.898090. (Journal Article)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (2000) Modeling of bipolar HVDC links in the harmonic domain. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 15(3): 1034-1038. doi:10.1109/61.871371. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J., Bollen, M.H.J. and Watson, N.R. (2000) Power quality following deregulation (Invited paper). Proc. IEEE - February 2000 88(2): 246--261. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Chen, S. (2000) Power System Quality Assessment. London: J. Wiley & Sons. 300 pages. (Authored Book)
  • Van, L.P. and Wong, K.P. (2000) Subharmonic state estimation in power systems. Singapore: IEEE Winter Power Meeting, January, 2000. 6p. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Enwright, W.G., Nayak, O. and Wason, N.R. (1999) A five limb unified magnetic equivalent circuit transformer. Proceedings of the International Conference on Power System Transients, June, 1999. 462--467. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Watson, N.R. and Irwin, G.D. (1999) Accurate and stable electromagnetic transient simulation using root-matching techniques. Int. J. Electrical Power and Energy Systems 21(3): 225--234. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R., Irwin, G.D. and Nayak, O. (1999) Control modelling in electromagnetic transient simulations. Budapest: Proc. Int. Conf. on Power System Transients, 'June 1999'. 544--548. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Keppler, T., Arrillaga, J., Chen, S. and Watson, N.R. (1999) Digital time and frequency domain based flicker measurement. Singapore: Proceedings of the International Power Enging Conference, May, 1999. 733--738. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1999) Harmonic domain modelling of high pulse converters. Electr. Power Applic - May 1999 146(3): 335--340. (Journal Article)
  • Du, Z.P., Arrillaga, Watson., J., N.R. and Chen, S. (1999) Identification of harmonic sources of power systems using state estimation, Proc. IEE. Gener. Transm. and Distrib 146(1): 7--12. (Journal Article)
  • Ward, A.G., Arnold, C.P. and Watson, N.R. (1999) Reactive power generation costs and their effect on real and reactive power spot prices. Singapore: Proceedings of the International Power Engineering Conference, May, 1999. 264-269. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Watson, N.R., Arnold, C.P., Anderson, G. and Arrillaga, J. (1999) Stability considerations for back to back dc interconnections between weak ac power systems.. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: CIGRE Symp, Paper 230-01, September, 1999. 6. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Watson, N.R., Gole, A.M. and Irwin, G.D. (1999) Z-domain frequency-dependent network equivalents for electromagnetic transient studies. Budapest: Proceedings of the International Conference on Power System Transients, June, 1999. 37--42. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bathurst, G.N. and Smith, B.C. (1998) A modular approach to the solution of three-phase harmonic power flow. Athens, Greece: Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, October, 1998. 653--659. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Smith, B.C., Arrillaga, Wood., J., A.R. and Watson, N.R. (1998) A review of iterative harmonic analysis for AC-DC power systems. IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery - Jan 1998 13(1): 180--185. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. and Irwin, G.D. (1998) Electromagnetic transient simulation of power systems using root-matching techniques. Gener. Transm. and Distrib - September 1998 145(5): 481--486. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. and Enright, W. (1998) Generation of Difference Equations for the Simulation of Electromagnetic Transients with Large Time Steps. Australia: Proceedings of Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference, 27-30 September, 1998'. 241--246. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R., Wood, A.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1998) Harmonic tensor linearization of hvdc converters. IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery 13(4): 1244--1250. (Journal Article)
  • Du, Z.P., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Chen, S. (1998) Implementation of Harmonic State Estimation. Anthens, Greece: 8th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQP'98), 14-16 October 1998. 273-278. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Enright, W.G., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Zavahir, J. (1998) Modelling multi-limb transformers with an electromagnetic transient program. Mathematics & Computers in Simulation 46: 213--223. (Journal Article)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1998) Modelling of HVdc transmission systems in the harmonic domain. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery - July 1999 14(3): 1075--1080. (Journal Article)
  • Waterworth, D.A., Arnold, C.P. and Watson, N.R. (1998) Reliability assessment of HVDC systems. IPENZ Trans. 25(1): 12-21. (Journal Article)
  • Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R., Wood, A.R. and Arrillaga, J.A. (1997) A sequence components model of the ac/dc converter in the harmonic domain. IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery 12(4): 1736--1743. (Journal Article)
  • Bathurst, G.N., Smith, B.C., Watson, B.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1997) Analysis of the HVdc inverter in the harmonic domain. Trondheim, Norway: Proceedings of the European Power Electronics Conference, September, 1997. 1260--1265. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Du, Z.P., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Chen, S. (1997) Harmonic state estimation of power systems: Theory and implementation. Orlando, USA: Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference High Tech. in the Power Industry, October, 1997. 427--430. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Arrillaga, J., Enright, W., Watson, N.R. and Wood, A.R. (1997) Improved Simulation of HVdc Converter Transformers in Electromagnetic Transient Programs. IEE Proceedings - March 1997 144(2 Pt. C): 100--106. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R., Smith, B.C., Bathurst, G. and Arrillaga, J. (1997) Interactive Analysis of Converter Harmonics. Wellington, New Zealand: IPENZ Conference 1997, Feb 1997. 199-204. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • O'Brien, M.T., Kumble, C.S. and Watson, N.R. (1997) Overview of the management of harmonic interference problems in the New Zealand transmission system. Melbourne: Proceedings of the CIGRE Regional Meeting (SE Asia and Western Pacific), October, 1997. 311--317. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Watson, N. and Arnold, C. (1997) Power System Analysis Software. In Richard C. Dorf (Ed.), The Electrical Engineering Handbook (2nd Edition ed.): Chapter 86. Christchurch: CRC and IEEE Press. (Chapter in Book)
  • Arrillaga, J., Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R. and Wood, A.R. (1997) Power System Harmonic Analysis. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons. 369 pages. (Authored Book)
  • Lisboa, M.L.V., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1997) Zero-sequence harmonic distribution in three-phase multilimb transformers. Orlando, USA: Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference High Tech. in the Power Industry, October, 1997. 383--386. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Horner, J.G. and Watson, N.R. (1996) A High-Pulse Voltage Source Inverter using Synthetic Pulse Multiplication. Las Vegas, NV, USA,: POWERSYSTEM WORLD'96 Conference, 7-13 Sep 2006. 188-195. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Du, Z.P., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1996) A New Symbolic Method of Observability Analysis for Harmonic State Estimation of Power Systems. Beijing, China: The International Conference on Electrical Engineering, 12-15 August 1996. 1 431-435. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R. and Wood A.R., Arrillaga J. (1996) A Newton Solution for the Harmonic Phasor Analysis of AC/DC Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 11(2): 965-971. (Journal Article)
  • Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R., Wood, A.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1996) A Newton Solution for the Steady-State interaction of AC/DC Systems. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 143(2): 200-210. (Journal Article)
  • Smith, B.C., Watson, N.R., Wood, A.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1996) A Solution for the Steady-State interaction of the AC/DC Systems with Weak AC and DC Systems. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA,: 7th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power (ICHQ96), 16-18 October 1996. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Du Z.P., Arrillaga J. and Watson N.R. (1996) Continuous Harmonic State Estimation of Power Systems. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 143(4): 329-336. (Journal Article)
  • Keppler, T., Arrilaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1996) Digital Measurement of Voltage Flicker. Christchurch, New Zealand: 3rd New Zealand Conference of Postgraduate Students in Engineering and Technology, 1-2 Jul 1996. 341-346. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Enright, W., Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R. and Zavahir, M. (1996) Modelling Multi-limb transformers with an Electromagnetic Transient Program. Saint Nazaire, France: International Conference on modelling and Simulation of Electrical Machines, Converters and Systems, ELECTRIMACS 1996, September 1996. 41-46. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Waterworth, D.A., Arnold, C.P. and Watson, N.R. (1996) Reliability Assessment of HVDC Systems. Dunedin, New Zealand: IPENZ Conference 1996, ,10-14 Feb. 151-157. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R., Wood A.R., Smith. and B.C. (1996) Representation of HVDC Converters when Deriving Harmonic Impedances for Filter Design. Dunedin, N.Z.: IPENZ Conference 1996, 10-14 Feb. 158-162. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Enright, W., Arrillaga, J., Wood, A.R. and Watson, N.R. (1996) The Use of a Magnetic Equivalent Circuit to Predict the Magnetizing Current Distribution between Transformer Windings. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: POWERSYSTEM WORLD'96 Conference, 7-13 Sep 2006. 292-298. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R., Smith, N.D. and Arrillaga, J. (1995) A High-Pulse Constant Frequency Inverter for DC and Variable Frequency Generation Sources. Singapore: International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, 21-24 February 1995. 358-363. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Anderson, G.W.J., Arnold, C.P., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1995) A New Hybrid AC-DC Transient Stability Program. Lisbon, Portugal: International Conference on Power Systems Transients, 3-7 September 1995. 535-540. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Anderson, G.W.R., Watson, N.R., Arnold, C.P. and Arrillaga, J. (1995) A New Hybrid Algorithm for Analysis of HVDC and FACTS Systems. Singapore: International Conference on Energy Management and Power Delivery, 21-23 November 1995. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • MacDonald, S.J., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1995) Efficiency and Operating Characteristics of Series-Grouped Converters and Generators. Palmerston North, New Zealand: IPENZ Conference 1995, Feb 1995. 101-105. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1995) Frequency-Dependent AC System Equivalents for Harmonic and Transient Analysis. Palmerston North, New Zealand: IPENZ Conference 1995, Feb 1995. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R., Chuah, D., Dewe, M.B. and Hirsch, S. (1995) Harmonic Performance of Standard and Compact Fluorescent Lamps. Palmerston North, New Zealand: IPENZ Conference 1995, Feb 1995. 119-122. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Du, Z.P., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1995) Harmonic State Estimation. Palmerston North, New Zealand: IPENZ Conference 1995, Feb 1995. 106-111. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Smith, B.C., Wood, A.R., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1995) Steady State Model of the AC/DC Converter in the Harmonic Domain. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 142(2): 109-118. (Journal Article)
  • Dominguez, M., Coope, I.D., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1994) An Adaptive Scheme for the Derivation of Harmonic Impedance Contours. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 9(2): 879-886. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1994) Assessment of Power System Harmonics, Part 1: Overview. Nelson, N.Z.: IPENZ Conference 1994, Feb 1994. 287-291. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1994) Assessment of Power System Harmonics, Part 2: The Direct Method. Nelson, N.Z.: IPENZ Conference 1994, Feb 1994. 292-297. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R., Robbie, A.T. and Arrillaga, J. (1994) Representing Transformer Saturation in Iterative Harmonic Analysis. Bologna, Italy: The Sixth International Conference on Harmonics in Power Systems, 21-23 Sept 1994. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R. and Hirsch, S. (1994) The Impact of Compact Fluorescent Lamps on Power Quality. Christchurch, New Zealand: Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry, Sep 1994. 416-428. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Arrillaga, J., MacDonald, S., Watson,N.R. and Watson,S. (1993) Direct Connection of Series Self-Excited Generators and HVDC Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 8(4): 1860-1866. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. and Hadipurnomo, M.S. (1993) Gate-Turn-Off Thyristor Inverters Tapping HVDC Lines to Supply Remote Areas. Transactions of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand 20: 15-21. (Journal Article)
  • Zavahir, J.M., Arrillaga,J. and Watson, N.R. (1993) Hybrid Electromagnetic Transient Simulation with the State Variable Representation of HVDC Converter Plant. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 8(3): 1591-1598. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R., Arnold, C.P. Coope., I.D. , Gray. and I.D. (1993) Optimisation of Directional Overcurrent Relay Settings within a Mesh Connected Power System. Singapore: The Third International Symposium On Electricity Distribution and Energy Management, 27-29 Oct 1993. 118-123. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Arrillaga,J., MacDonald, S., Watson, N.R. and Watson, S. (1993) Series Self-Excited hvdc Generation. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 140(2): 141-146. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R. and Hadipurnomo, M.S. (1993) Tapping Electrical Power from HVDC Lines to Supply Remote Areas. Palmerston North: IPENZ Conference 1993, Feb 1993. 116-127. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Zavahir, J.M., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1993) Transient Simulation of Power Systems in the Presence of HVDC Converters. Wellington: International Colloquium on HVDC and FACTS, Sept. 1993. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Arrillaga, J., Sankar, S., Arnold, C.P. and Watson, N.R. (1992) Characteristic of Unit-Connected HVDC Generator-Convertors Operating at Variable Speeds. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 139(3): 259-299. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R., Zavahir, J.M., Arrillaga, J. and Harrop, I. (1992) Dynamic Performance Assessment of HVDC Systems. Christchurch: IPENZ Conference 1992, Feb 1992. 81-92. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Zavahir, J.M., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1992) Interfacing State-Variable Models with Electromagnetic Transient Simulation Programmes. Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering - IE Aust. and IREE Aust. 12(4): 362-370. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J., Sankar, S., Watson,N.R. and Arnold, C.P. (1991) A Comparison of HVDC Transient Simulation Algorithms. London, U.K.,: Fifth International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission, 20 Sept. 1991. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Coope, I.D., Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1991) An Adaptive Scheme for the Efficient Calculation of Impedance Loci. Auckland, N.Z.: IPENZ Conference 1991, Feb 1991. 117-126. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Arrillaga, J., Sankar, S., Watson, N.R. and Arnold, C.P. (1991) Operational Capability of Generator-HVDC Convertor Units. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 6(3): 1171-1176. (Journal Article)
  • Medina, A., Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1990) Derivation of Multi-Harmonic Equivalent Models of Power Networks. Budapest, Hungary: International Conference on Harmonics in Power Systems (ICHIPS), 4-6 Oct. 1990. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Pahalawaththa, N., Arnold, C.P., Shurety, M. and Watson, N.R. (1990) Display Power - An Advanced Graphic Interface for Interactive Power System Analysis. Wellington, N.Z.: IPENZ conference 1990, Feb 1990. 185-196. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Sankar, S., Arrillaga, J., Arnold, C.P. and Watson, N.R. (1990) Incorporation of HVDC Controller Dynamics in Transient Convertor Simulation. Wellington: IPENZ conference 1990, Feb 1990. 197-208. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Joosten, A.P.B., Arrillaga, J., Arnold C.P., Watson. and N.R. (1990) Simulation of HV DC System Disturbances with Reference to the Magnetizing History of the Convertor Transformer. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 5(1): 330-336. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J., Ciechanowicz, J.G. and Watson, N.R. (1990) Surge Distribution in Mercury Arc HVDC Parallel Converter Configuration. Wellington: IPENZ conference 1990, Feb 1990. 197-208. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1989) ACREP - An Interactive Program for Processing and Displaying Power System Information. Transactions of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand 16(1): 1-6. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R., Arnold, C.P., Pahalawaththa, N. and Shurety, M. (1989) An Interactive Power System Package for Use on Small Workstations and Personal Computers. Dunedin, N.Z.: IPENZ Conference 1989, Feb. 1989. 83-94. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R. (1989) Calculation of the Harmonic Impedances of the New Zealand Power System. Capri, Italy: International Symposium on Electric Energy Conversion in Power Systems, May 1989. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R., Arrillaga, J. and Arnold, C.P. (1989) Simulation of HV DC System Disturbances with Frequency-Dependent AC-System Models. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 136(1): 9-14. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J. and Watson, N.R. (1988) ACREP - An Interactive Program for Processing and Displaying Power System Information. New Plymouth, N.Z.: IPENZ Conference 1988, Feb 1988. 37-46. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Watson, N.R. and Arrillaga, J. (1988) Frequency-Dependent A.C. System Equivalents for Harmonic Studies and Transient Convertor Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 3(3): 1196-1203. (Journal Article)
  • Arrillaga, J., Acha, E., Watson,N.R. and Veale,N. (1988) Ineffectiveness of Transmission Line VAR Compensation at Harmonic Frequencies. Nashville, USA: 3rd International Conference on Harmonics in Power Systems, 28 Sep.–1 Oct. 1988. 233-238. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.R., Eggleston, J.F. and Callaghan, C.D. (1987) Comparison of Steady-State and Dynamic Models for the Calculation of AC/DC System Harmonics. IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution 134: 31-37. (Journal Article)
  • Watson, N.R., Arrillaga, J. and Joosten, A.P.B. (1985) AC System Equivalents for the Dynamic Simulation of HVDC Convertors. London, UK: 4th International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission, 23-26 Sep 1985. 394-399. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Arrillaga, J., Eggleston, J.F. and Watson, N.R. (1985) Analysis of the AC Voltage Distortion Produced by Convertor-Fed DC Drives. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 21(6): 1409-1417. (Journal Article)