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Butler-Purry, Karen Professor
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- Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
- Faculty Affiliate, Energy Institute, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
My research interests are in the areas of computer and intelligent systems application to power distribution systems, distribution automation and management, fault diagnosis, estimation of remaining life of transformers, intelligent reconfiguration, system modeling and simulation for hybrid vehicles, and engineering education.
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Publications
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academic article
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Heidari-Akhijahani, A., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2024).
A Review on Black-Start Service Restoration of Active Distribution Systems and Microgrids. Energies.
17(1), 100-100.
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Mehrubeoglu, M., Kelly, K., Butler-Purry, K., Richardson, R., Walton, S., Regisford, G., ... Carter-Sowell, A. R.
(2023).
Facilitating the Transition of Underrepresented Minority STEM Dissertators into Academic Careers: Evolution of TxARM AGEP Alliance Model. Journal of STEM Education (Online): innovations and research.
24(1), 31-41.
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Bassey, O., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2022).
Islanded Microgrid Restoration Studies with Graph-Based Analysis. Energies.
15(19), 6979-6979.
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Murphrey, T. P., Carter, C. R., Regisford, E., Carson, L. E., Butler-Purry, K., Carter-Sowell, A. R., Ganesan, A., & Richburg, A.
(2022).
An Examination of the Paths of Successful Diverse STEM Faculty: Insight for Programming. Frontiers in Education.
7, 767476.
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Preuss, M., Merriweather, S., Avila, J., Butler-Purry, K., Watson, K., Walton, S., ... Lamm, H.
(2022).
The Effects of Undergraduate Research Experiences as Reported by Texas A&M University System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Students. 7, 674761.
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Preuss, M., Merriweather, S., Avila, J., Butler-Purry, K., Watson, K., Walton, S., ... Garcia, S.
(2021).
The Impacts of Global Research and International Educational Experiences on Texas A&M University System LSAMP Participants. 6, 674772.
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Bassey, O., Chen, C., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2021).
Linear power flow formulations and optimal operation of three-phase autonomous droop-controlled Microgrids. Electric Power Systems Research.
196, 107231-107231.
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Oren, M., Pedersen, S., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2021).
Teaching Digital Circuit Design With a 3-D Video Game: The Impact of Using In-Game Tools on Students' Performance. 64(1), 24-31.
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Oren, M., Pedersen, S., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2021).
Teaching Digital Circuit Design With a 3-D Video Game: The Impact of Using In-Game Tools on Students' Performance. 64, 24-31.
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Bassey, O., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2020).
Black Start Restoration of Islanded Droop-Controlled Microgrids. Energies.
13(22), 5996-5996.
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Patterson, C. A., Chang, C., Lavadia, C. N., Pardo, M. L., Fowler, D. A., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2020).
Transforming doctoral education: preparing multidimensional and adaptive scholars. Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education.
11(1), 17-34.
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Preuss, M. D., Merriweather, S. P., Walton, S. D., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2020).
Minority Student Preparation for STEM PhD Study: Impact of NSF Bridge to the Doctorate Programming. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science.
4(3), 168-187.
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Bassey, O., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Chen, B. o.
(2020).
Dynamic Modeling of Sequential Service Restoration in Islanded Single Master Microgrids. 35(1), 202-214.
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Moreira, R. G., Butler-Purry, K., Carter-Sowell, A., Walton, S., Juranek, I. V., Challoo, L., ... Spaulding, A.
(2019).
Innovative Professional Development and Community Building Activity Program Improves STEM URM Graduate Student Experiences. International Journal of STEM Education.
6(1), 34.
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Abdullah, A. M., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2019).
Secure transmission line distance protection during wide area cascading events using artificial intelligence. Electric Power Systems Research.
175, 105914-105914.
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Abdullah, A. M., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2018).
Distance protection zone 3 misoperation during system wide cascading events: The problem and a survey of solutions. Electric Power Systems Research.
154, 151-159.
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Mayhorn, E., Xie, L. e., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2017).
Multi-Time Scale Coordination of Distributed Energy Resources in Isolated Power Systems. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid.
8(2), 998-1005.
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Mayhorn, E., Xie, L. e., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2017).
Multi-Time Scale Coordination of Distributed Energy Resources in Isolated Power Systems. 8, 998-1005.
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Mashayekh, S., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2015).
An Integrated Security-Constrained Model-Based Dynamic Power Management Approach for Isolated Microgrids in All-Electric Ships. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS.
30(6), 2934-2945.
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Elbert, C., Barber-Freeman, P., Nave, F., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2015).
Women of color in STEM fields at historically Black colleges and universities: Building a curriculum of professional development programs. 17(1), 46-53.
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Liu, S., Chen, B. o., Zourntos, T., Kundur, D., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2014).
A Coordinated Multi-Switch Attack for Cascading Failures in Smart Grid. 5(3), 1183-1195.
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Falahi, M., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Ehsani, M.
(2013).
Reactive Power Coordination of Shipboard Power Systems in Presence of Pulsed Loads. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS.
28(4), 3675-3682.
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Falahi, M., Butler-Purry, K., & Ehsani, M.
(2013).
Dynamic Reactive Power Control of Islanded Microgrids. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS.
28(4), 3649-3657.
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Falahi, M., Lotfifard, S., Ehsani, M., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2013).
Dynamic Model Predictive-Based Energy Management of DG Integrated Distribution Systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.
28(4), 2217-2227.
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Falahi, M., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Ehsani, M.
(2013).
Induction Motor Starting in Islanded Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid.
4(3), 1323-1331.
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Falahi, M., Chou, H., Ehsani, M., Xie, L. e., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2013).
Potential Power Quality Benefits of Electric Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy.
4(4), 1016-1023.
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Butler-Purry, K.
(2013).
Distribution System Modeling and Analysis [Book Reviews]. IEEE Power and Energy Magazine.
11(3), 106-108.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2013).
Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E3) for Teachers Summer Research Program: An Examination of Mixed-Method Evaluation Findings on High School Teacher Implementation of Engineering Content in High School STEM Classrooms
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2013).
Reactive Power Coordination of Shipboard Power Systems in Presence of Pulsed Loads, IEEE Trans. on Power Systems
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Kundur, D., Feng, X., Mashayekh, S., Liu, S., Zourntos, T., & Purry, K.
(2011).
Towards modelling the impact of cyber attacks on a smart grid. International Journal of Security and Networks.
6(1), 2-2.
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Mousavi, M. J., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2009).
A Novel Condition Assessment System for Underground Distribution Applications. 24(3), 1115-1125.
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Butler-Purry, K.
(2008).
Recognitions [awards]. 6(1), 77-79.
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Srivastava, S. K., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2007).
Probability-based predictive self-healing reconfiguration for shipboard power systems. IET GENERATION TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION.
1(3), 405-405.
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Srivastava, S. K., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2007).
Probability-based predictive self-healing reconfiguration for shipboard power systems. IET GENERATION TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION.
1(3), 405-413.
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Butler-Purry, K.
(2006).
Awards - IEEE and PES awards inspirations and nominations. 4(5), 84-88.
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Srivastava, S., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2006).
Expert-system method for automatic reconfiguration for restoration of shipboard power systems. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
153(3), 253-253.
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Butler-Purry, K. L., & Sarma, N.
(2004).
Self-healing reconfiguration for restoration of naval shipboard power systems. 19(2), 754-762.
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Butler-Purry, K. L., Sarma, N., & Hicks, I. V.
(2004).
Service restoration in naval shipboard power systems. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
151(1), 95-95.
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Butler-Purry, K. L., Sarma, N., & Hicks, I. V.
(2004).
Service restoration in naval shipboard power systems. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
151(1), 95-102.
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Butler-Purry, K. L., & Bagriyanik, M.
(2003).
Characterization of transients in transformers using discrete wavelet transforms. 18(2), 648-656.
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Srivastava, S. K., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Sarma, N.
(2002).
Shipboard power restored for active duty. IEEE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN POWER.
15(3), 16-23.
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Wang, H., & Butler, K. L.
(2002).
Modeling transformers with internal incipient faults. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.
17(2), 500-509.
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Wang, H., & Butler, K. L.
(2002).
Modeling Transformers with Internal Incipient Faults. IEEE Power Engineering Review.
22(2), 64-64.
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Butler, K. L., Sarma, N., & Prasad, V. R.
(2001).
Network Reconfiguration for Service Restoration in Shipboard Power Distribution Systems. IEEE Power Engineering Review.
21(11), 55-55.
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Butler, K. L., Sarma, N., & Prasad, V. R.
(2001).
Network reconfiguration for service restoration in shipboard power distribution systems. 16(4), 653-661.
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Wang, H., & Butler, K. L.
(2001).
Finite element analysis of internal winding faults in distribution transformers. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.
16(3), 422-428.
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Butler-Purry, K.
(2001).
IEEE PES Transactions Call for Papers. IEEE Power Engineering Review.
21(7), 4-4.
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Zhang, H., Butler, K. L., Sarma, N., DoCarmo, H., Gopalakrishnan, S., & Adediran, A.
(2001).
Analysis of tools for simulation of Shipboard Electric Power Systems. 58(2), 111-122.
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Wang, H., & Butler, K. L.
(2001).
Finite Element Analysis of Internal Winding Faults in Distribution Transformers. IEEE Power Engineering Review.
21(4), 72-72.
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Rahman, Z., Ehsani, M., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2000).
An Investigation of Electric Motor Drive Characteristics for EV and HEV Propulsion Systems. 109(6),
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Ehsani, M., Gao, Y. M., & Butler, K. L.
(1999).
Application of electrically peaking hybrid (ELPH) propulsion system to a full-size passenger car with simulated design verification. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.
48(6), 1779-1787.
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Butler, K. L., Ehsani, M., & Kamath, P.
(1999).
A Matlab-based modeling and simulation package for electric and hybrid electric vehicle design. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.
48(6), 1770-1778.
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Rahman, Z., Butler, K. L., & Ehsani, M.
(1999).
Design studies of a series hybrid heavy-duty transit bus using V-ELPH 2.01. 3, 2268-2272.
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Butler, K. L., Sarma, N., Whitcomb, C., Do Carmo, H., & Zhang, H. B.
(1998).
Shipboard systems deploy automated protection. IEEE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN POWER.
11(2), 31-36.
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Butler, K. L., Sarma, N., Whitecomb, C., Do Carmo, H., & Zhang, H. B.
(1998).
Shipboard systems. IEEE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN POWER.
11(4), 8-8.
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Butler, K. L., Momoh, J. A., Dias, L. G., & Sobajic, D. J.
(1997).
An approach to power distribution fault diagnosis using a neural net based supervised clustering methodology. International Journal of Engineering Intelligent Systems for Electrical Engineering and Communications.
5(1), 51-57.
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Garcia, G., Butler, K., & Stubbs, N.
(1997).
Relative performance of clustering-based neural network and statistical pattern recognition models for nondestructive damage detection. Smart Materials and Structures.
6(4), 415-424.
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Butler, K. L., Momoh, J. A., & Sobajic, D. J.
(1997).
Field studies using a neural-net-based approach for fault diagnosis in distribution networks. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
144(5), 429-436.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1997).
Relative Performance of Neural Networks and Statistical Pattern Recognition in Nondestructive Damage Localization
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Heidari-Akhijahani, A., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2024).
A Review on Black-Start Service Restoration of Active Distribution Systems and Microgrids. Energies.
17(1), 100-100.
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chapter
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Butler-Purry, K., Nuthalapati, S. N., & Srivastava, S. K.
(2023).
Self-Healing Shipboard Power Systems. Women in Power.
(pp. 467-491).
Springer Nature.
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Kundur, D., Mashayehk, S., Zourntos, T., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2012).
Cyber-attack impact analysis of smart grid. Smart Grid Communications and Networking.
(pp. 353-372).
Cambridge University Press (CUP).
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Butler-Purry, K., & Chou, H.
(2011).
Real-Time Rapid Embedded Power System Control Prototyping Simulation Test-Bed Using LabVIEW and RTDS. Folea, S. (Eds.),
Practical Applications and Solutions Using LabVIEW™ Software.
(pp. 83-108).
IntechOpen.
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Srinivasan, V., Butler-Purry, K., & Pedersen, S.
(2011).
Developing Educational Games for Engineering Education. Patrick Felicia. (Eds.),
Advances in Game-Based Learning.
(pp. 913-938).
IGI Global.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2006).
In Search of Community: The Challenges and Successes of an Isolated Engineer. Stanley, C. A. (Eds.),
Faculty of Color: Teaching in Predominantly White Colleges and Universities.
(pp. 115-122).
Anker Publishing Company.
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Butler-Purry, K., Nuthalapati, S. N., & Srivastava, S. K.
(2023).
Self-Healing Shipboard Power Systems. Women in Power.
(pp. 467-491).
Springer Nature.
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conference paper
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Heidari-Akhijahani, A., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2023).
Black-Start Service Restoration of Unbalanced Distribution Systems Considering Frequency Stability Constraints. IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting.
1-5.
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Heidari-Akhijahani, A., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2023).
Phase Unbalance Impacts on Black-Start Service Restoration of Distribution Networks. 1-6.
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Umunnakwe, A., Alimi, A., Davis, K. R., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2023).
Improving Situational Awareness in Power Grids of Developing Countries: A Case Study of the Nigerian Grid. 1-5.
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Al-Assaf, K., Alimi, A., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2022).
Reducing Number of Communication Devices In Microgrids Using Machine Learning. 1-6.
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Mehrubeogly, M., Kelly, K., Walton, S., Richardson, R., Butler-Purry, K., & King, S.
(2022).
Academic Job Preparation for Underrepresented STEM Dissertators, Postdoctoral Researchers, and Early Career Faculty: Contributions to an Institutional Partnership Model for Promoting Diversification of the Professoriate
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Merriweather, S., Preuss, M., Avila, J., Butler-Purry, K., Walton, S., Alves, M., ... Garcia, S.
(2022).
Designing International Research Experiences to Engage Underrepresented Minority Undergraduates and Introduce Them to Graduate School
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Kimball, J., Hobson, M., Autenrieth, R., Maxwell, D., Srinivasa, A., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2021).
Addressing Rising Above the Gathering Storm through Links to K12 Education by the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University
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Bassey, O., Chen, B. o., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Chen, C.
(2019).
Dynamic Simulation of Distribution Systems and Microgrids for Reconfiguration Studies using PSCAD/EMTDC. 1-6.
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Bassey, O., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Chen, B. o.
(2019).
Active and Reactive Power Sharing in Inverter Based Droop-Controlled Microgrids. 1-5.
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Tijani, S. A., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2019).
Investigation of Approaches for Incorporating Smart Meter Data in Load and PV Models in Medium Voltage Power System Studies. 1-5.
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Sahu, A., Goulart, A., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2016).
Modeling AMI network for real-time simulation in NS-3. 1-8.
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Butler-Purry, K., Oren, M., Pedersen, S., Foreman, J., Obiomon, P., & Katangur, A.
(2016).
Improving Learning of Digital Systems Concepts Using a Video Game. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
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Autenrieth, R. L., Page, C. A., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Lewis, C. W.
(2014).
The Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E3). ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
24.1213.1-24.1213.18.
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Butler-Purry, K.
(2014).
Overcurrent Protection for the IEEE 34-Node Radial Test Feeder
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Autenrieth, R. L., Page, C. A., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Lewis, C. W.
(2014).
The Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E3) Summer teacher program: Analysis of post-program surveys
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Liu, S., Chen, B. o., Kundur, D., Zourntos, T., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2013).
Progressive Switching Attacks for Instigating Cascading Failures in Smart Grid. IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting.
1-5.
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Liu, S., Kundur, D., Zourntos, T., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2012).
Coordinated Variable Structure Switching in Smart Power Systems: Attacks and Mitigation. 21-29.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2012).
A Decentralized Directional Overcurrent Protection for Radial Distribution Systems with Distributed Generation
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2012).
Optimal Dispatch and Coordination of Distributed Energy Resources using Model Predictive Control
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Liu, S., Feng, X., Kundur, D., Zourntos, T., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2011).
A class of cyber-physical switching attacks for power system disruption. 1-1.
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Rahimian, M. M., Choi, S., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2011).
A Novel Analytical Method for Prediction of the Broken Bar Fault Signature Amplitude in Induction Machine Cage Rotor and Synchronous Machine Damper Winding. 1641-1648.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2011).
A PC-Based Test Bed Development for NG IPS in PSCAD
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2011).
Implementation and Comparison of An Over-Current Relay with PXI and cRIO in Real Time Controller-In-The-Loop Simulation
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Kundur, D., Feng, X., Liu, S., Zourntos, T., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2010).
Towards a Framework for Cyber Attack Impact Analysis of the Electric Smart Grid. 244-249.
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Mousavi, M., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2010).
A Novel Condition Assessment System for Underground Distribution Applications. 1-1.
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Butler-Purry, K., Srinivasan, V., & pedersen, s.
(2009).
A Video Game For Enhancing Learning In Digital Systems Courses. 14.138.1-14.138.9.
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Rahimian, M. M., & Butler-Purry, K.
(2009).
Modeling of Synchronous Machines with Damper Windings for Condition Monitoring. 577-584.
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Srinivasan, V., Butler-Purry, K., & Pedersen, S.
(2008).
Using video games to enhance learning in digital systems. 196-199.
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Butler-Purry, K.
(2008).
Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E3) for Teachers Summer Research Program: an NSF RET Site. 1-1.
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Butler-Purry, K., & Srivastava, S. K.
(2008).
Expert System-Based Reconfiguration of Shipboard Power Distribution Systems. 1-5.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2008).
A Test-Bed for Studying Power System Controller Designs using Real-Time Controller-In-Loop Simulation
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2008).
Characterization and Diagnosis of Underground Cable Incipient Fault
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Butler-Purry, K., & Srivastava, S. K.
(2008).
Expert System-Based Reconfiguration of Shipboard Power Distribution Systems. IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting.
1520-1524.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2008).
Impact of Multiple Distributed Generators on Overcurrent Protection for the IEEE 34 Node Test Feeder
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2008).
Teaching Digital Systems with Video Games
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Uriarte, F. M., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2007).
A partitioning approach for the parallel simulation of ungrounded shipboard power systems using Kron's diakoptics and loop analysis. 165-172.
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Qi, L., Butler-Purry, K. L., & Woodruff, S.
(2007).
Realization of a generalized modeling method for ungrounded power systems in Matlab/Simulink. 37-44.
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Silva, J. A., Funmilayo, H. B., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2007).
Impact of Distributed Generation on the IEEE 34 Node Radial Test Feeder with overcurrent protection. 49-57.
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Uriarte, F. M., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2006).
Diakoptics in shipboard power system simulation. 201-+.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2005).
Black Women Faculty Succeeding in Predominantly White Research Universities Despite the Odds
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2005).
Remote Testing and Measurement of Power Systems
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2005).
Self-Healing Shipboard Electric Power Systems
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2005).
Self-Healing Shipboard Electric Power Systems
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Miu, K., Ajjarapu, V., Butler-Parry, K., Niebur, D., Nwankpa, C., Schulz, N., & Stankovi, A.
(2005).
Testing of Shipboard Power Systems: A Case for Remote Testing and Measurement. 195-201.
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Srivastava, S. K., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2004).
A probability based predictive reconfiguration method for shipboard power systems. 813-818.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2004).
An ONR young investigator project - Predictive reconfiguration of shipboard power systems. 975-976.
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Li, J., Butler-Purry, K. L., Benner, C. L., Russell, B. D., & Langari, R.
(2004).
Selecting a fuzzy aggregation operator for the multi-criteria fault location problem. 1476-1482.
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Autenrieth, R., Butler-Purry, K., Price, A. H., & Rinehart, J.
(2004).
A "Grass roots" mentoring model to create change. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
6257-6263.
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Price, A. H., Butler-Purry, K., Autenrieth, R., Rinehart, J., & Gomez, N.
(2004).
Enrichment experiences in engineering (E3) for teachers summer research program. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
5217-5224.
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Rinehart, J., Autenrieth, R., Butler-Purry, K., & Hill Price, A.
(2004).
A "Grass Roots" Mentoring Model To Create Change. 9.7.1-9.7.7.
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Gomez, N., Rinehart, J., Autenrieth, R., Butler-Purry, K., & Hill Price, A.
(2004).
Enrichment Experiences In Engineering (E3) For Teachers Summer Research Program. 9.570.1-9.570.8.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2004).
An ONR Young Investigator Project Predictive Reconfiguration of Shipboard Power Systems. 1-2.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2004).
Contingency Analysis for Shipboard Power Systems
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2004).
Experimental Investigation of Internal Short Circuit Faults Leading to Advanced Incipient Behavior and Failure of a Distribution Transformer
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Jun Li, .., Butler-Purry, K. L., Russell, B. D., & Langari, R.
(2004).
Selecting a fuzzy aggregation operator for the multi-criteria fault location problem. 1134-1140.
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Butler-Purry, K., & Nuthalapati, S.
(2004).
Self healing reconfiguration for restoration of naval shipboard power systems. 40-vol.1.
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Butler-Purry, K. L., & Sarma, N.
(2004).
Self-healing reconfiguration for restoration of naval shipboard power systems. 243-243.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2004).
Wavelet-based Denoising of Field Recorded Power System Measurements
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Mousavi, M. J., Butler-Purry, K. L., Gutierrez-Osuna, R., & Najafi, M.
(2003).
Classification of load change transients and incipient abnormalities in underground cable using pattern analysis techniques. 175-180.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2003).
Configuration Validation using ATP Simulation for an Automatic Shipboard Power System Restoration Method
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2003).
Modeling of a Radial Distribution Feeder with TCC-based Protective Devices
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2003).
Network Reconfiguration of Shipboard Power Systems
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2003).
The Modeling and Simulation of a Shipboard Power System in ATP
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2003).
Transformer Internal Incipient Fault Simulations
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Crow, M., Butler-Purry, K., & Schulz, N.
(2002).
Women In Power: Networking On And Off Campus. 7.1325.1-7.1325.8.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2002).
A New Modeling Strategy for Finite Inertia Power Systems based on Reformulated Reference Generator Model
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2002).
Developing Multi-Agents for Shipboard Electric Power System Automation
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Mousavi, M. J., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2002).
Experimental investigation of distribution transformer aged solid insulation. 192-195.
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Srivastava, S. K., Xiao, H., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2002).
Multi-agent system for automated service restoration of shipboard power systems. 119-123.
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Butler, K. L., Sarma, N., & Prasad, V. R.
(2002).
Network reconfiguration for service restoration in shipboard power distribution systems. 870-vol.2.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2002).
Study of Thermal Aging Effects on Distribution Transformer Solid Insulation
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Butler, K. L., & Kuforiji, A.
(2001).
Experimental results from short-circuit faults on a distribution transformer. 299-306.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2001).
Fault Scenario Studies Based on Geographical Information for Shipboard Power Systems
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2001).
Modeling Transformer Internal Short Circuit Faults using Neural Network Techniques
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Wang, H., & Butler, K. L.
(2001).
Neural network modeling of distribution transformers with internal short circuit winding faults. 122-127.
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Rahman, Z., Butler, K. L., & Ehsani, M.
(2000).
A Comparison Study Between Two Parallel Hybrid Control Concepts. SAE Technical Papers.
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Rahman, Z., Ehsani, M., & Butler, K. L.
(2000).
An Investigation of Electric Motor Drive Characteristics for EV and HEV Propulsion Systems. SAE Technical Papers.
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Rahman, Z., Butler, K. L., & Ehsani, M.
(2000).
Effect of Extended-Speed, Constant-Power Operation of Electric Drives on the Design and Performance of EV-HEV Propulsion System. SAE Technical Papers.
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Rahman, Z., Ehsani, M., & Butler, K. L.
(2000).
Effect of Motor Short Circuit on EV and HEV Traction Systems. SAE Technical Papers.
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Adediran, A. T., Xiao, H., & Butler, K. L.
(2000).
Modeling and performance testing of a Shipboard Power System. Frontiers of Power Conference.
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Butler, K. L., & Momoh, J. A.
(2000).
A neural net based approach for fault diagnosis in distribution networks. 1275-1278.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2000).
Fault Studies of an U.S. Naval Shipboard Power System
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Butler, K. L., & Sarma, N.
(2000).
General reconfiguration methodology for AC radial shipboard power systems. 1226-1230.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2000).
Modified Ranging of Success Factors for African American Female Faculty in Engineering
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2000).
Using Discrete Wavelet Transforms to Characterize Equipment Failures for Maintaining Distribution System Reliability
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Rahman, Z., Butler, K. L., & Ehsani, M.
(1999).
A Study of Design Issues on Electrically Peaking Hybrid Electric Vehicle for Diverse Urban Driving Patterns. SAE Technical Papers.
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Butler, K. L., & Momoh, J. A.
(1999).
A neural net based approach for fault diagnosis in distribution networks. 353-356.
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Butler, K. L., Sarma, N., & Prasad, V. R.
(1999).
A new method of network reconfiguration for service restoration in shipboard power systems. 658-662.
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Butler, K. L., Khan, S., & Russell, B. D.
(1999).
Analysis of incipient behavior of multiple distribution insulators. 675-680.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1999).
Catastrophic Failure Identification and Intelligent Reconfiguration of Shipboard System
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Palmer-Buckle, P., Butler, K. L., & Sarma, N.
(1999).
Characteristics of transformer parameters during internal winding faults based on experimental measurements. 882-887.
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Butler, K. L., Russell, B. D., Benner, C., & Andoh, K.
(1999).
Characterization of electrical incipient fault signature resulting from tree contact with electric distribution feeders. 408-413 vol.1-413.
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Rahman, Z., Butler, K. L., & Ehsani, M.
(1999).
Designing parallel hybrid electric vehicles using V-ELPH 2.01. Proceedings of the ... American Control Conference. American Control Conference.
2693-2697 vol.4-2697.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1999).
Detection of Transformer Winding Faults Using Wavelet Analysis and Neural Network
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1999).
Leakage Current Characteristics Caused by Contaminated Distribution Insulators
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1999).
Modeling Transformers with Internal Winding Faults by Calculating Leakage Factors
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1999).
Panel on Perceptions of African American Women Faculty in Engineering: The Obstacles, the Rewards
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Palmer-Buckle, P., Butler, K. L., Sarma, N., & Kopp, A.
(1999).
Simulation of incipient transformer faults. The ... Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems conference proceedings : MWSCAS. Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems.
50-53.
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Zhang, H. B., Butler, K. L., & Sarma, N.
(1999).
Simulation of ungrounded shipboard power systems in PSpice. The ... Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems conference proceedings : MWSCAS. Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems.
58-62.
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Cardoso, J., & Butler, K. L.
(1998).
Field studies of incipient behavior in damaged underground cable. Proceedings of the American Power Conference.
522-526.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1998).
Flexible Ship Electric Power System Design
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1998).
Incipient Fault Detection of Underground Distribution Cable
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1998).
Modeling and Simulation Tools for Shipboard Power Systems
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1998).
Modeling of Ungrounded Shipboard Distribution Systems in Pspice
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1998).
Reconfigurable Shipboard Power Systems
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1998).
Simulation of Ungrounded Shipboard Distribution Systems in Pspice
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1998).
Toward a Sustainable Transportation without Sacrifice of Range, Performance, or Air Quality: The ELPH Car Concept
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1998).
Transformer Models for Detection of Incipient Internal Winding Faults
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Butler, K. L., Stevens, K. M., & Ehsani, M.
(1997).
A Versatile Computer Simulation Tool for Design and Analysis of Electric and Hybrid Drive Trains. SAE Technical Papers.
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Cardoso, J., & Butler, K. L.
(1997).
Characterization of underground cable failures. Proceedings of the American Power Conference.
176-179.
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Cardoso, J., & Butler, K. L.
(1997).
Characterization of underground cable failures. Proceedings of the American Power Conference.
176-179.
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Garcia, G., Stubbs, N., & Butler, K.
(1996).
Relative performance evaluation of pattern recognition models for non-destructive damage detection. Proceedings of SPIE.
25-35.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1996).
A Decision Support System to Predict Casualties in Multi-Hazardous Environments
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1996).
A Graphical Plotting Interface for the ELPH Simulator
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1996).
A Predictive Maintenance Approach for Power Distribution Systems
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Butler, K. L.
(1996).
An expert system based framework for an incipient failure detection and predictive maintenance system. 321-326.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1996).
Computer Transformer Models for Prediction of Aging and Deterioration
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1996).
Modeling of Transformers for Determination of Aging and Deterioration
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1995).
Neural Networks for Distribution System State Estimation
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1994).
A Sensitivity Study using a Clustering Based ANN for Fault Diagnosis
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1994).
Selection of Artificial Neural Networks for Distribution System Fault Diagnosis
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BUTLER, K. L., & MOMOH, J. A.
(1993).
DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF LINE FAULTS ON POWER DISTRIBUTION-SYSTEMS USING NEURAL NETWORKS. 368-371.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1993).
Neural Network Based Classification of Arcing Faults in a Power Distribution System
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1993).
Neural Network-Based Identification of Arcing Faults in Delta-Delta Connected Power Distribution Systems
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Butler, K. L., & Momoh, J. A.
(1993).
Robust features selection scheme for fault diagnosis in an electric power distribution system. Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering.
209-213 vol.1-213.
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Butler-Purry, K. L.
(1992).
Application of Neural Networks to Line Fault Detection
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BUTLER, K. L., MOMOH, J. A., & DIAS, L. G.
(1992).
EXPERT-SYSTEM ASSISTED IDENTIFICATION OF LINE FAULTS ON DELTA-DELTA DISTRIBUTION-SYSTEMS. The ... Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems conference proceedings : MWSCAS. Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems.
1208-1213.
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Preuss, M., Avila, J., Butler-Purry,, K., Walton, S., Myint, A., Alves, M., ... Szczerbinska, B.
Case Study: International Summer Research Programming Experiences Sponsored by TAMUS LSAMP
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Heidari-Akhijahani, A., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2023).
Black-Start Service Restoration of Unbalanced Distribution Systems Considering Frequency Stability Constraints. IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting.
1-5.
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institutional repository document
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Bassey, O., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2021).
Islanded Microgrid Restoration Studies with Graph-Based Analysis
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Bassey, O., & Butler-Purry, K. L.
(2021).
Islanded Microgrid Restoration Studies with Graph-Based Analysis
Research
principal investigator on
- IMSD at Texas A&M University: Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity in Biomedical Sciences awarded by National Institutes of Health - (Bethesda, Maryland, United States) 2020 - 2025
- Louis Stokes STEM Pathways and Research Alliance: Texas A&M System LSAMP-RA awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2019 - 2024
- Collaborative Research. The Texas A&M System AGEP Alliance: A Model to Advance Historically Underrepresented Minorities in the STEM Professoriate awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2017 - 2022
- Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2017 - 2022
- LSAMP BTD XIII: Texas A&M University System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TAMUS LSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate Cohort XIII (2018-2020) Program awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2018 - 2020
- Texas A&M University System LSAMP: Sustaining the Progress, Phase V awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2014 - 2020
- Bridge to the Doctorate (BTD): Texas A&M University System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TAMUS LSAMP) BTD Cohort XII (2016-2018) Program awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2016 - 2019
- AGEP-T: Collaborative Research: Advancing Interdisciplinary STEM Graduate Education in Energy and Sustainability Disciplines awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2013 - 2019
- Transforming Undergraduate Learning in Digital Systems in Texas (TX DS)- awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2012 - 2019
- Conference Support -- International Conference on Intelligent Systems Applications to Power Systems ISAP2017; September17-21, 2017; San, Antonio, Texas awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2017 - 2018
- Texas A&M University System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TAMUS LSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate (BTD) Cohort XI (2015 - 2017) Program awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2015 - 2018
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2012 - 2018
- Texas A&M University System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TAMUS LSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate (BTD) Cohort X (2014- 2016) Program awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2014 - 2017
- Texas A&M University System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TAMUS-LSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate (BTD) Cohort IX Program awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2013 - 2017
- Texas A&M University System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (tamus Lsamp) Bridge To the Doctorate (btd) Cohort awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2012 - 2016
- REU Site: Smart Energy and Smart Systems: Enabling the Future Through Electrical and Computer Engineering awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2011 - 2016
- A Cyber Security Impact Analysis Framework for the Electric Smart Grid awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2010 - 2015
Teaching
teaching activities
- ECEN214 Elec Circuit Theory Instructor
- ECEN459 Pwr Sypt Flt Anly & Prot Instructor
- ECEN491 Research Instructor
- ECEN684 Professional Internship Instructor
- ECEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- ECEN689 Sptp: Smart Power Distribution Instructor
- ECEN691 Research Instructor
- FYEX101 Hullabaloo U Instructor
- FYEX101 Hullabaloo U - Posse Houston Instructor
- FYEX101 Hullabaloo U-posse-houston Instructor
- SYEX200 Secnd Year Expernce-hou Posse Instructor
- SYEX200 Secnd Year Exprnce - Hou Posse Instructor
- TAMU699 Baylor Med School & Ut Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Abdullah, Ahmad Muhammad (2018-04). A New Solution for Improving Transmission Line Distance Protection Security During System-Wide Cascading Failures.
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Adediran, Adeoti Taiwo (2004-09). A study of power electronic building block (PEBB)-based integrated shipboard power systems during reconfiguration.
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Akinnikawe, Ayorinde (2009-05). Investigation of broadband over power line channel capacity of shipboard power system cables for ship communications networks.
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Aleithan, Ammar Fayez A (2018-01). Investigation of Adaptive Auto-Reclosing for Radial Distribution System with Distributed Energy Resources.
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Amba, Tushar (2010-07). Genetic Algorithm Based Damage Control For Shipboard Power Systems.
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Bassey, Ogbonnaya (2020-12). Control and Black Start Restoration of Islanded Microgrids.
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Chen, Bo (2017-05). Black Start Restoration for Electric Distribution Systems and Microgrids.
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Chou, Hung-Ming (2016-05). Investigation of Voltage Stability in Three-Phase Unbalanced Distribution Systems with DGs.
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Chu, Zhengguo (2010-07). PSCAD/EMTDC-Based Modeling and Analysis of a Microgrid with Renewable Energy Sources.
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Douglin, Richard Henry (2012-07). An Investigation of the Utilization of Smart Meter Data to Adapt Overcurrent Protection for Radial Distribution Systems with a High Penetration of Distributed Generation.
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Falahi, Milad (2012-10). Dynamic Reactive Power Control of Isolated Power Systems.
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Feng, Xianyong (2012-07). A Bio-Inspired Multi-Agent System Framework for Real-Time Load Management in All-Electric Ship Power Systems.
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Funmilayo, Hamed (2010-01). A New Approach to Mitigate the Impact of Distributed Generation on the Overcurrent Protection Scheme of Radial Distribution Feeders.
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Ituzaro, Fred Agyekum (2012-07). A Technique to Utilize Smart Meter Load Information for Adapting Overcurrent Protection for Radial Distribution Systems with Distributed Generations.
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Jaafari Mousavi, Mir Rasoul (2007-04). Underground distribution cable incipient fault diagnosis system.
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Li, Jun (2006-04). Methodology for designing the fuzzy resolver for a radial distribution system fault locator.
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Mashayekh, Salman (2013-11). An Integrated Security-constrained Model-based Dynamic Power Management Approach for Isolated Microgrid Power Systems.
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Mayhorn, Ebony T (2015-08). Optimal Coordination of Distributed Energy Resources in Isolated Power Systems: A Cross-Time Scale Perspective.
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Qi, Li (2004-12). AC system stability analysis and assessment for Shipboard Power Systems.
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Rahimian, Mina Mashhadi (2012-10). Broken Bar Detection in Synchronous Machines Based Wind Energy Conversion System.
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Sahu, Abhijeet (2018-05). Design of Real-Time Simulation Testbed for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (Ami) Network.
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Srivastava, Sanjeev Kumar (2005-02). Multi-Agent System for predictive reconfiguration of Shipboard Power Systems.
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Thomas, Laurence J. (2011-02). Prognostic Control and Load Survivability in Shipboard Power Systems.
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Uriarte, Fabian Marcel (2011-08). A Partitioning Approach for Parallel Simulation of AC-Radial Shipboard Power Systems.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Howard University - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 1994
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin - (Austin, Texas, United States) 1987
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Southern University - (Chittagong, Bangladesh) 1985
awards and honors
- AAAS Mentor Award, conferred by American Association For The Advancement of Science - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States), 2005
- Young Investigator Program Award, conferred by Office of Naval Research - (Ruislip, United Kingdom), 1999
- Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, conferred by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States), 1996
Contact
first name
- Karen
has last name
- Butler-Purry
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Electrical and Computer Engineering
3128 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3128
USA
Other
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- klbutler@tamu.edu