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Optimal Scheduling Of A Microgrid With Demand Response Resources, Daniela Proto, Guido Carpinelli, Fabio Mottola Dec 2014

Optimal Scheduling Of A Microgrid With Demand Response Resources, Daniela Proto, Guido Carpinelli, Fabio Mottola

Daniela Proto

A larger penetration of plug-in electric vehicle (EV) fleets and of data centres in the microgrids (μGs) is foreseeable in the near future. Their presence and the presence of distributed generation (DG) units represent a challenge for system operators in that they must identify approaches for using these distributed resources that allow them to operate the grid in a more efficient and economical way. With particular reference to EVs and data centres, it must be noted that they are equipped with storage devices that potentially could result in the modification of the daily load profile of μGs by shifting peak …


Embedded System Based Sensor Failiure Detection And Industrial Environment Controll Over Wireless Network, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Ravishankar A, Pandian R Dec 2014

Embedded System Based Sensor Failiure Detection And Industrial Environment Controll Over Wireless Network, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Ravishankar A, Pandian R

Innovative Research Publications IRP India

This paper focus on sensor nodes failure detection monitoring and control process via GSM and ZIGBEE wireless module. The virtual instrumentation process does measure the sensor node characteristics value and control the environment by wireless network. The industrial need does uses four types of sensor gas, radiation, temperature, and smoke sensors. The error occurrence does it’s to be detected and it will be control by the ARM controller. The performances measures does it can be monitor and also be indicated and also be control through the WSN network. The data logging of sensor monitoring and its control functions are realized …


Dynamic Channel Allocation Technique For Distributed Multi-Radio Multichannel Multi-Path Routing Protocol In Wireless Mesh Networks, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Shreenidhi. P.L, Ranganath H R, Puttamadappa C, Basavaraju T G Dec 2014

Dynamic Channel Allocation Technique For Distributed Multi-Radio Multichannel Multi-Path Routing Protocol In Wireless Mesh Networks, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Shreenidhi. P.L, Ranganath H R, Puttamadappa C, Basavaraju T G

Innovative Research Publications IRP India

Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) have gained main attraction in providing flexible network services and support to the end users. There are many efforts seen to design robust routing protocol for WMNs and solutions are proposed to standardized channel allocation techniques. There are various approaches dedicated to maximize the network though put and minimize network interface. Existing multi radio multi channel routing protocols utilize only single channel situation and static channel allocation degrades the performance of the WMNs. The challenge is to allocate channel without link interference and to improve end-to-end throughput efficiency in multipath routing for WMNs. In this paper, …


- Software Reuse, Component Clustering, Faceted Classification, Grade Strategy., Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Syed Misbahuddin Dec 2014

- Software Reuse, Component Clustering, Faceted Classification, Grade Strategy., Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Syed Misbahuddin

Innovative Research Publications IRP India

Some Embedded systems involve multiple processors connected by a communication medium. These processors communicate with each other exchanging short messages using some message based communication protocols such as Controller Area Network (CAN), SAE J1939 etc. With the induction of new features inside such networks, the number of messages will increase. The increase of messages may affect the network performance for a given network characteristics. Performance evaluation of a message based networks is therefore desired with increasing message load. This paper presents the performance evaluation of message based embedded communication networks. Several parameters have been estimated as function of number of …


Artificial Bee Colony-Based Design Of Optimal On-Line Self-Tuning Pidcontroller Fed Ac Drives, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Essamudin A. Ebrahim Dec 2014

Artificial Bee Colony-Based Design Of Optimal On-Line Self-Tuning Pidcontroller Fed Ac Drives, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Essamudin A. Ebrahim

Innovative Research Publications IRP India

In this paper, an optimization method based on the foraging behavior of a colony of honey bees in nature was proposed. An optimized model for Proportional Integral Derivative (PID)- speed controller of 3-phase IM drives was introduced to adapt the constant gains of this classical controller. To enhance robustness of this controller, an online algorithm for self-tuning of PID controller-parameters was proposed. Experimental work was introduced using DSP and test results were obtained for several speed trajectories of 2-degree of freedom IM drive and compared with conventional PID controllers.


Lna Integrates Fast Shutdown Function, Chin-Leong Lim Nov 2014

Lna Integrates Fast Shutdown Function, Chin-Leong Lim

Chin-Leong Lim

To minimize dead time in time domain duplex (TDD) transceiver, reception should ideally commence as soon as transmission ends. However, the low noise amplifier (LNA), which is typically shutdown during transmission to prevent device damage and receiver overload, can exhibit a turn-on delay. In older implementations, the shutdown function is external to the LNA device. So, one way to reduce part count and to miniaturize this class of LNA is to integrate the LNA and shutdown function in a microwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC). The integration also allows the shutdown circuit to be connected to the LNA at an optimum …


Power Variation With Electret Surface Potential And Frequency Of Vibration In Vertical Vibration Based Cantilever-Electret Micro-Power Generation, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Akin-Ponnle A.E, Ponnle A.A, Falaki S.O. Nov 2014

Power Variation With Electret Surface Potential And Frequency Of Vibration In Vertical Vibration Based Cantilever-Electret Micro-Power Generation, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Akin-Ponnle A.E, Ponnle A.A, Falaki S.O.

Innovative Research Publications IRP India

A cantilever-electret based electrostatic micro-power generator for energy harvesting was set up in which Cyclic Transparent Optical Polymer (CYTOP) was used as the electret, and the upper electrode was made in form of an Ashaped cantilever which was fabricated from materials of copper with embedded glass epoxy. The cantilever was vibrated in the vertical direction in close to contact point mode of operation. Experimental result showed that the average output power increases with increasing electret surface potential, and the minimum distance to contact point decreases with increasing electret surface potential. Also, variation of output power with frequency was investigated by …


A Fast-Converging Mppt Technique For Photovoltaic System Under Fast Varying Solar Irradiation And Load Resistance, Saad Mekhilef Nov 2014

A Fast-Converging Mppt Technique For Photovoltaic System Under Fast Varying Solar Irradiation And Load Resistance, Saad Mekhilef

Saad Mekhilef

Under fast varying solar irradiation and load resistance, a fast-converging maximum power point tracking system is required to ensure the photovoltaic system response rapidly with minimum power losses. Traditionally, maximum power point locus was used to provide such a fast response. However, the algorithm requires extra control loop or intermittent disconnection of the PV module. Hence, this paper proposes a simpler fast-converging maximum power point tracking technique, which excludes the extra control loop and intermittent disconnection. In the proposed algorithm, the relationship between the load line and the I–V curve is used with trigonometry rule to obtain the fast response. …


Review Of Normal And Infrequent In-Feed Loss Risks In The Transmission System Of Oman, Omar H. Abdalla, Adil Al-Busaidi, Hilal Al-Hadi, Hisham A. Al-Riyami, Ahmed Al-Nadabi Nov 2014

Review Of Normal And Infrequent In-Feed Loss Risks In The Transmission System Of Oman, Omar H. Abdalla, Adil Al-Busaidi, Hilal Al-Hadi, Hisham A. Al-Riyami, Ahmed Al-Nadabi

Omar H. Abdalla

The paper presents technical studies performed to review the values of the Normal Infeed Loss Risk (NILR) and Infrequent Infeed Loss Risk (IILR) in the Transmission System Security Standard (TSSS). The objective is to facilitate the connection of the largest power station in Oman, which is Sur 2000 MW IPP, to the Main Interconnected Transmission System (MITS), while complying with the requirements of the TSSS. The full output of 2000 MW of Sur power plant is expected to available in 2015; therefore the MITS model of 2015 is used in the studies using the DIgSILENT professional software. The model includes …


A 12-Sector Space Vector Switching Scheme For Performance Improvement Of Matrix Converter Based Dtc Of Im Drive, Saad Mekhilef, Sina Sebtahmadi Nov 2014

A 12-Sector Space Vector Switching Scheme For Performance Improvement Of Matrix Converter Based Dtc Of Im Drive, Saad Mekhilef, Sina Sebtahmadi

Saad Mekhilef

No abstract provided.


Dg Mosfet, Mojtaba Mehrdad Nasehi Phd In Electronics, Computer Networks Oct 2014

Dg Mosfet, Mojtaba Mehrdad Nasehi Phd In Electronics, Computer Networks

mojtaba nasehi

No abstract provided.


Influence Of Oxygen On Electronic Properties Of Nanocrystalline Silicon, Shantan Kajjam Sep 2014

Influence Of Oxygen On Electronic Properties Of Nanocrystalline Silicon, Shantan Kajjam

Shantan Kajjam

Nanocrystalline Silicon (nc-Si) is an important material for photovoltaic device applications. Its excellent absorption, low defect levels and many other interesting properties help build high efficiency solar cells. Its structure is very complex and is sensitive to contaminants and fabrication processes. It needs a careful study so that a maximum outcome can be attained from the material. Nc-Si is highly prone to be defective and oxygen is one of the major sources of the defects. In this thesis, systematic analysis of the fundamental properties of oxygen doped & boron compensated nc-Si are illustrated. Thin film solar cells were fabricated using …


Development Of Impedance Spectroscopy Based In-Situ, Self-Calibrating, On-Board Wireless Sensor With Inbuilt Metamaterial Inspired Small Antenna For Constituent Detection In Multi-Phase Mixtures Like Soil, Gunjan Pandey Aug 2014

Development Of Impedance Spectroscopy Based In-Situ, Self-Calibrating, On-Board Wireless Sensor With Inbuilt Metamaterial Inspired Small Antenna For Constituent Detection In Multi-Phase Mixtures Like Soil, Gunjan Pandey

Gunjan Pandey

Real time and accurate measurement of sub-surface soil moisture and nutrients is critical for agricultural and environmental studies. This work presents a novel on-board solution for a robust, accurate and self-calibrating soil moisture and nutrient sensor with inbuilt wireless transmission and reception capability that makes it ideally suited to act as a node in a network spread over a large area. The sensor works on the principle of soil impedance measurement by comparing the amplitude and phase of signals incident on and reflected from the soil in proximity of the sensor. The permittivity of the soil dielectric mixture which is …


Method Of Fabricating A Polarized Color Filter, Fang-Tzu Chuang Aug 2014

Method Of Fabricating A Polarized Color Filter, Fang-Tzu Chuang

Fang-Tzu Chuang

A method of fabricating a polarized color filter wherein a transparent substrate is provided and coated with a photoresist layer. A wave-shaped mask may then be prepared and a periodic wave-shaped surface may be placed in contact with the photoresist layer, treating the photoresist layer with a primary exposure process. An external force may be applied to the wave-shaped mask, and the transparent substrate or wave-shaped mask by be rotated by a predetermined degree. The photoresist layer may be treated with a secondary exposure process, wherein the photoresist layer is developed in order to obtain a photoresist pattern layer. A …


Mems, Mojtaba Mehrdad Nasehi Msc In Electronics, Computer Networks Aug 2014

Mems, Mojtaba Mehrdad Nasehi Msc In Electronics, Computer Networks

mojtaba nasehi

No abstract provided.


Low Loss Configuration For Integrated Pin-Schottky Limiters, Chin-Leong Lim Jul 2014

Low Loss Configuration For Integrated Pin-Schottky Limiters, Chin-Leong Lim

Chin-Leong Lim

Compared to the PIN diode limiter, the Schottky-PIN limiter improves receiver protection, but has a higher insertion loss. Low cost, plastic packaged diodes can further worsen the loss. Diode stacking, mesa diode construction, and isolating the Schottky diode with a high-impedance quarter wave line or a directional coupler can reduce loss, but detrimentally raises the limiting threshold and/or adds bulk or cost. The PIN-Schottky limiter’s insertion loss can be improved by integrating the diodes’ parasitic capacitances into a low pass ladder network, but this solution requires the PIN diode to have two anode connections. Recently, the PIN-Schottky limiter was integrated …


From Verification To Implementation: A Model Translation Tool And A Pacemaker Case Study, Miroslav Pajic, Zhihao Jiang, Insup Lee, Oleg Sokolsky, Rahul Mangharam Jun 2014

From Verification To Implementation: A Model Translation Tool And A Pacemaker Case Study, Miroslav Pajic, Zhihao Jiang, Insup Lee, Oleg Sokolsky, Rahul Mangharam

Oleg Sokolsky

Model-Driven Design (MDD) of cyber-physical systems advocates for design procedures that start with formal modeling of the real-time system, followed by the model’s verification at an early stage. The verified model must then be translated to a more detailed model for simulation-based testing and finally translated into executable code in a physical implementation. As later stages build on the same core model, it is essential that models used earlier in the pipeline are valid approximations of the more detailed models developed downstream. The focus of this effort is on the design and development of a model translation tool, UPP2SF, and …


Novel Configuration For Multilevel Dc-Link Three-Phase Five-Level Inverter, Saad Mekhilef Jun 2014

Novel Configuration For Multilevel Dc-Link Three-Phase Five-Level Inverter, Saad Mekhilef

Saad Mekhilef

new multilevel DC-link three-phase five-level voltage source inverter topology is introduced here. A multilevel DClink formed from single DC voltage supply and two cascaded half-bridge (CHB) power cells is connected to 12-switch threephase bridge in such a way that the proposed inverter produces five levels in the output voltage waveform. Compared to comparable inverters, such as symmetrical CHB and hybrid multilevel inverters, the proposed topology maximises the number of voltage levels and reduces the number of utilised DC voltage supplies, switches, gate driver circuits and installation area. A modified fundamental frequency modulation technique based on determination of switching states of …


Optimal Design Of A Pv/Fuel Cell Hybrid Power System For The City Of Brest In France, Dr. Adel A. Elbaset Apr 2014

Optimal Design Of A Pv/Fuel Cell Hybrid Power System For The City Of Brest In France, Dr. Adel A. Elbaset

Dr. Adel A. Elbaset

This paper deals with the optimal design of a stand-alone hybrid photovoltaic and fuel cell power system without battery storage to supply the electric load demand of the city of Brest, Western Brittany in France. The proposed optimal design study is focused on economical performance and is mainly based on the loss of the power supply probability concept. The hybrid power system optimal design is based a simulation model developed using HOMER. In this context, a practical load demand profile of Brest city is used with real weather data.


A Review Of Parallel Operation Of Active Power Filters In The Distributed Generation System, Shafiuzzaman Khadem, Malabika Basu, Michael Conlon Mar 2014

A Review Of Parallel Operation Of Active Power Filters In The Distributed Generation System, Shafiuzzaman Khadem, Malabika Basu, Michael Conlon

Dr. Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem

In this paper a technical review of parallel operation of Active Power Filter (APF) for harmonic power compensation in distributed generation (DG) network has been presented. Controlling methods and connection topologies with their pros and cons are described. Recent improvements in controlling and future trends for the application of APFs in distributed mode are also identified.


Power Quality In Grid Connected Renewable Energy Systems: Role Of Custom Power Devices, Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem, Malabika Basu, Michael Conlon Mar 2014

Power Quality In Grid Connected Renewable Energy Systems: Role Of Custom Power Devices, Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem, Malabika Basu, Michael Conlon

Dr. Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem

This paper deals with the technical review of power quality problems associated with the renewable based distributed generation systems and how the custom power devices like STATCOM, DVR and UPQC play important role in power quality improvement. IEEE and IEC standard for the grid connected renewable energy systems are one of the critical point of interest for the selection of custom power devices. Special attention has been given on the compensation of reactive power, harmonic current and voltage fluctuation during the interconnected as well as islanding mode of operation. As the solar and wind are the most abundant resources therefore …


Parallel Operation Of Inverters And Active Power Filters In Distributed Generation System: A Review, Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem, Malabika Basu, Michael Conlon Mar 2014

Parallel Operation Of Inverters And Active Power Filters In Distributed Generation System: A Review, Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem, Malabika Basu, Michael Conlon

Dr. Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem

In this paper a technical review of parallel operation of power electronics inverters for load sharing conditions in distributed generation (DG) network is presented. Emphasis is given to parallel operation of Active Power Filters (APFs) as they are widely used to mitigate load current disturbances into DG networks. Discussions on recent advances in control strategies as applied to APFs are presented.


Power Quality Improvement Of Distributed Generation Integrated Network With Unified Power Quality Conditioner., Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem Mar 2014

Power Quality Improvement Of Distributed Generation Integrated Network With Unified Power Quality Conditioner., Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem

Dr. Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem

With the increased penetration of small scale renewable energy sources in the electrical distribution network, maintenance or improvement of power quality has become more critical than ever where the level of voltage and current harmonics or disturbances can vary widely. For this reason, Custom Power Devices (CPDs) such as the Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) can be the most appropriate solution for enhancing the dynamic performance of the distribution network, where accurate prior knowledge may not be available. Therefore, the main objective of the present research is to investigate the (i) placement (ii) integration (iii) capacity enhancement and (iv) real …


Exponential Weighted Method And A Compromise Programming Method For Multi-Objective Operation Of Plug-In Vehicle Aggregators In Microgrids, Pierluigi Caramia, Guido Carpinelli, Daniela Proto, Fabio Mottola Feb 2014

Exponential Weighted Method And A Compromise Programming Method For Multi-Objective Operation Of Plug-In Vehicle Aggregators In Microgrids, Pierluigi Caramia, Guido Carpinelli, Daniela Proto, Fabio Mottola

Daniela Proto

No abstract provided.


Correlation Between Energy Distribution Profile And Lev El Of Consciousness, D. K. Chaturvedi Dr. Jan 2014

Correlation Between Energy Distribution Profile And Lev El Of Consciousness, D. K. Chaturvedi Dr.

D. K. Chaturvedi Dr.

The purpose of this experimental study was to determine the energy levels corresponding to the different focal points (Chakras or centers) of the body, which is related with consciousness. In this experiment, the energy level is measured at four different centers, namely, the navel center, the heart center, the throat center and the eye center of the Human beings. The measurements have been taken using Energy Measurement System (EMS) developed at Department of Electrical Engineering, Dayalbagh Education Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra, India, which works on the principle of tissue resistance of body. The probe was placed at different centers and subsequent …


Modified Incremental Conductance Algorithm For Photovoltaic System Under Partial Shading Conditions And Load Variation, Saad Mekhilef Jan 2014

Modified Incremental Conductance Algorithm For Photovoltaic System Under Partial Shading Conditions And Load Variation, Saad Mekhilef

Saad Mekhilef

Under partial shading conditions, multiple peaks are observed in the power–voltage (P–V ) characteristic curve of a photovoltaic (PV) array, and the conventional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms may fail to track the global maximum power point (GMPP). Therefore, this paper proposes a modified incremental conductance (Inc Cond) algorithm that is able to track the GMPP under partial shading conditions and load variation. A novel algorithm is introduced to modulate the duty cycle of the dc–dc converter in order to ensure fast MPPT process. Simulation and hardware implementation are carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm …


Long-Term Wind Speed Forecasting And General Pattern Recognition Using Neural Networks, Saad Mekhilef Jan 2014

Long-Term Wind Speed Forecasting And General Pattern Recognition Using Neural Networks, Saad Mekhilef

Saad Mekhilef

Long-term forecasting of wind speed has become a research hot spot in many different areas such as restructured electricity markets, energy management, and wind farm optimal design. However, wind energy with unstable and intermittent characteristics entails establishing accurate predicted data to avoid inefficient and less reliable results. The proposed study in this paper may provide a solution regarding the long-term wind speed forecast in order to solve the earlier-mentioned problems. For this purpose, two fundamentally different approaches, the statistical and the neural network-based approaches, have been developed to predict hourly wind speed data of the subsequent year. The novelty of …


Unsteady Mixed Convection In A Porous Media Filled Lid-Driven Cavity Heated By A Semi-Circular Heaters, Saad Mekhilef Dec 2013

Unsteady Mixed Convection In A Porous Media Filled Lid-Driven Cavity Heated By A Semi-Circular Heaters, Saad Mekhilef

Saad Mekhilef

A computational study has been performed on natural convection heat transfer and fluid flow in a porous media filled enclosure with semi-circular heaters by using finite element method. The ceiling of the cavity moves with a constant velocity and it is insulated. Temperature of vertical walls is lower than that of heaters. Results are presented via streamlines, isotherms, average Nusselt numbers and cross sectional velocity for different governing parameters such as Richardson number, Darcy number and dimensionless time. It is observed that both circulation of the flow and heat transfer is strongly affected with time increment and Darcy number inside …


Unsteady Natural Convection In Al2o3–Water Nanoliquid Filled In Isosceles Triangular Enclosure With Sinusoidal Thermal Boundary Condition On Bottom Wall, Saad Mekhilef Dec 2013

Unsteady Natural Convection In Al2o3–Water Nanoliquid Filled In Isosceles Triangular Enclosure With Sinusoidal Thermal Boundary Condition On Bottom Wall, Saad Mekhilef

Saad Mekhilef

Unsteady natural convection heat transfer in an isosceles triangular enclosure filled with Al2O3 nanoparticle is studied by using finite element method. The bottom of the isosceles triangular cavity is heated non-uniformly and temperature of the inclined wall is lower than that of the bottom wall. The governing parameters are Rayleigh number, solid volume fraction, aspect ratio (H/L) of the enclosure and dimensionless-time. It is found that addition of the nanoparticle into base fluid (water) affects both heat transfer and fluid flow. Heat transfer increases with addition of nanoparticle and increasing of Rayleigh number. Conduction mode of heat transfer becomes dominant …


Compact Lna Drives 2.5-Ghz Base Stations, Chin-Leong Lim Dec 2013

Compact Lna Drives 2.5-Ghz Base Stations, Chin-Leong Lim

Chin-Leong Lim

Cellular basestations' low noise amplifiers (LNA) must have input impedances that are closely matched to the antennas. Unfortunately, the amplifier devices cannot be conjugate matched without sacrificing their noise performances. Current solutions such as the isolator and the balanced LNA can satisfactorily solve the matching problem but at the expense of increased cost, weight and size. On the other hand, the confined space atop cellular towers makes the current solutions unattractive. To shrink the balanced LNA for cellular infrastructure service, we pair a highly integrated dual-amplifier MMIC with miniature multilayer couplers. This MMIC also has the distinction of being the …