Welcome to Tamayouz Laboratory
Founded in 2000, the Electrotechnical Laboratory of Constantine (LEC) has established itself as a major player in the field of electrotechnics in Algeria. Composed of a dynamic team of 54 researchers, including teachers and PhD students, LEC is based at Constantine 1 University - Frères Mentouri, where it holds a central place in technological innovation.
In November 2021, LEC obtained the prestigious "Tamayouz" label, rewarding its excellence and commitment to cutting-edge research projects. Under this label, the laboratory partnered with the Industrial Technologies Research Center (CRTI) to strengthen its research activities and develop innovative solutions in electrotechnics.
Today, Tamayouz Laboratory leads several flagship projects in strategic domains, consolidating its role as a leader in technological and scientific advancement in Algeria.
Research Areas
The Electrotechnical Laboratory of Constantine (LEC) focuses on several key areas in electrotechnics, distributed among its different research teams. These areas include:
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Electrical machines and drives:
- Design, modeling and control of electrical machines (induction machines, permanent magnet synchronous machines) for industrial applications, electric vehicles and renewable energy (wind turbines).
- Study of static converters to improve power quality (active filtering, reactive power compensation, power factor correction).
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Renewable energy integration and power grid management:
- Analysis of decentralized power generation impacts (distributed generation) on distribution networks.
- Study of technical constraints related to connecting new energy sources to the grid (safety, power quality, etc.).
- Solutions to optimize renewable energy integration in power grids.
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Electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic compatibility:
- Modeling, simulation and optimization of electromagnetic induction processes (induction heating, non-destructive testing, electromagnetic actuation).
- Study of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in electrical and electronic systems.
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Diagnostics and operational safety of electrical systems:
- Fault diagnosis in electrical drives and power networks, using analytical approaches and signal processing for early detection.
- Study of multiphase machines to ensure degraded mode operation in case of failure.
- Fault diagnosis in power transmission lines, turbo-generators and transient regimes.
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Control and optimization systems:
- Development of advanced control techniques for electrical machines and static converters.
- Optimization of industrial processes and electrical systems to improve their efficiency and reliability.
Our Research Teams
Team 1 specializes in the design and control of electrical machines, while working on power quality improvement.
Keywords: Electrical machines, Static converters, Power quality.
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Team 2 studies the impacts of distributed power generation and proposes solutions for grid connection.
Keywords: Renewable energy, Power grids, Grid integration.
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Team 3 works on electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic compatibility.
Keywords: Electromagnetic induction, Induction heating, Electromagnetic compatibility.
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Team 4 specializes in fault diagnosis and optimization of electrical systems.
Keywords: Fault diagnosis, Operational safety, Electrical systems optimization.
Learn moreTamayouz Label Projects
Since November 2021, LEC has obtained the prestigious "Tamayouz" label, in partnership with the Industrial Technologies Research Center (CRTI). The pilot projects conducted under this framework comply with the Tamayouz label specifications, aiming to strengthen scientific excellence and technological innovation in Algeria. These projects include:
IoT for operational safety and power quality
Using IoT for diagnostics and operational safety of industrial systems, power converters and electrical power quality.
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Magnetic separator for iron ores
Design of a magnetic separator to purify iron ores by extracting ferromagnetic and paramagnetic particles.
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Main inverter for electric vehicles
Design of a modular traction inverter for electric vehicles, integrating a power section (CAN, close controls, isolation) and a control section (embedded system).
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Renewable energy for electric cars
Integration of renewable energy sources in electric vehicle propulsion systems.
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Open source platform for educational prototyping
Development of an open source platform for prototyping educational lab models.
Learn moreLatest Publications
| Title | Authors | Year | Source |
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| Ensuring service continuity in electric vehicles with vector control and linear quadratic regulator for dual star induction motors | Z. Darsouni, S. Rezgui, H. Benalla, F. Rebahi, and M. Boumendjel | 2025 | Electrical Engineering & Electromechanics |
| Comparative Study for a Shunt Active Power Filter Using Multilevels Inverter with DSOGI-PLL | M. El Amine Mokhtar Boumendjel, H. Benalla, S. Rezgui, and K. Nebti | 2024 | 2024 3rd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering (ICAEE) |
| Hybrid Renewable Energy System Control Comprising Wind Turbine System, Photovoltaic Panels System, and Battery Energy Storage System | K. Khallouf, L. Zarour, M. Bouziane, and N. Debdouche | 2024 | 2024 1st International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Telecommunication and Energy Technologies (ECTE-Tech) |
| Modeling and Analysis of a Proposed AC-DC C-Core Heteropolar Radial Hybrid Magnetic Bearing | N. Boutra, R. Mehasni, and M. Feliachi | 2024 | Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal (ACES) |
| Estimation of the Performance of a Permanent Magnet Drum Separator Intended to Dry Magnetic Separation of Iron Particles | B. Oussama, M. Rabia, B. Abdallah, and O. Mehdi | 2024 | 2024 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Automatic Control (ICEEAC) |
| Study of Dual Excitation Coil Sensitivity for Defects Detection on Carbon Steel Plates | G. Malak, B. Abderraouf, B. Abdallah, L. El Hadi, and F. Boutayna | 2024 | 2024 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Automatic Control (ICEEAC) |
| A Scalable Real-Time Monitoring System for East-West PV Systems Leveraging the Internet of Things | S. Haddad, R. Chaker, M. Moussa, L. Saci, and A. Khezzar | 2024 | 2024 International Conference on Advances in Electrical and Communication Technologies (ICAECOT) |
| Short-Circuit Protection of IGBTs Using Collector-Emitter Current Slope Monitoring | S. Ayad, L. Saci, and A. Khezzar | 2024 | 2024 3rd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering (ICAEE) |
| Investigating Deep Saturation Effects in Buck Converters Through Modeling | R. Chaker, S. Haddad, M. Moussa, L. Saci, and A. Khezzar | 2024 | 2024 3rd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering (ICAEE) |
| Fractional-based iterative learning-optimal model predictive control of speed induction motor regulation for electric vehicles application | B. Nemouchi, S. Rezgui, H. Benalla, and K. Nebti | 2024 | Electrical Engineering & Electromechanics |
| Squirrel Cage Induction Motor (SCIM) Rotor Flux Estimation and Observer Using Multivariable Sliding Mode Control (MSMC) | F. Senani, A. Rahab, and H. Benalla | 2024 | Algerian Journal of Signals and Systems |
| Dual Second Order Generalized Integrator – Phase Locked Loop technique applied to a distorted grid-connected solar energy based on a Z-Source Inverter | A. Daoudi, H. Benalla, and K. Nebti | 2024 | Archives of Electrical Engineering |
| ADRC-LSE Control of a Dual-Star Induction Motor Powered by a Dual 3-level NPC Inverter | Z. Darsouni, S. Rezgui, F. Rebahi, H. Benalla, and K. Nebti | 2024 | Algerian Journal of Signals and Systems |
| Predictive direct power control with phase‐locked loop technique of three‐level neutral point clamped inverter based shunt active power filter for power quality improvement | N. Debdouche, H. Benbouhenni, B. Deffaf, G. Anwar, and L. Zarour | 2024 | International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications |