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Journal articles on the topic "Interconnected distribution networks"

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Singh, Pushpendra, D. P. Kothari, and Mool Singh. "Interconnected Distribution Networks for Climate Change Abatement." Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology 7, no. 2 (January 10, 2014): 240–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.19026/rjaset.7.247.

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TAKAGI, Toshiyuki, and Koji OKAMOTO. "Measurement of Flow Velocity Distribution using Interconnected Networks." Journal of the Visualization Society of Japan 19, Supplement1 (1999): 331–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.3154/jvs.19.supplement1_331.

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Ding, Chao, Hong Yao, Jun Du, and Xing Zhao Peng. "Load-induced cascading failures in interconnected network systems." International Journal of Modern Physics C 29, no. 08 (August 2018): 1850073. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0129183118500730.

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Revealing how the interdependency between different networks affects the load-induced cascading failures is a new interesting topic recently. A new cascading failure model for interconnected network system is introduced in this paper, in which the loads of the failed nodes can be transmitted between different layer networks or among each layer network, the ratio is adjusted with a defined parameter [Formula: see text] which can be viewed as a measure of coupling strength. Based on the proposed model, we find that under different attacking strategies and different value of [Formula: see text], different coupling types have different effects on the robustness of interconnected network systems. We mainly focus on the robustness of interconnected network with random coupling under intentional attack, we find there being a threshold [Formula: see text], when [Formula: see text], the interconnected network systems will be more vulnerable with larger value of [Formula: see text]; however, when [Formula: see text], if the capacity redundancy of interconnected network is low, increasing [Formula: see text] tends to enhance the robustness of interconnected network system. In addition, we also get the conclusion that increasing the total amount of loads in one layer network or the unbalance of load distribution between different layer networks will decline the robustness of the interconnected network system. We hope our work will shed some light on designing high-robust interconnected network systems or improving the robustness of interconnected network systems.
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Peidaee, Pejman, Akhtar Kalam, and Juan Shi. "Integration of a Heuristic Multi-Agent Protection System into a Distribution Network Interconnected with Distributed Energy Resources." Energies 13, no. 20 (October 9, 2020): 5250. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13205250.

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In conventional method protection schemes are devised for certain operation conditions with fixed settings throughout their operation life, however, protection systems in interconnected distribution networks rely on a detailed analysis of fault current contribution and variation in operation conditions under real-world scenarios. In fact, the concept of Adaptive Protection System (APS) and possibility of the adjustment for protection settings within modern Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) have introduced desired functionalities for protection systems to cope with complex operation scenarios envisioned within future power system networks. In this paper, a novel protection system based on Multi-Agent System (MAS) and heuristic decision-making is proposed to update protection settings of the protection IEDs with respect to prevailing operation conditions in an interconnected distribution network. The adopted methodology is reliant on real-time simulation of a distribution network interconnected with Doubly-fed Induction Generator (DFIG) wind farms where different fault scenarios are applied to evaluate the functionality and performance of the proposed Multi-Agent Protection System (MAPS). In addition to that, combination of knowledge sharing between different protection IEDs and logic reasoning are integrated to fulfill protection task under real-world operation scenarios. The significance of the proposed MAPS is the improvement in protection system of the interconnected distribution network.
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Masuda, Naoki, and Fanlin Meng. "Dynamical stability of water distribution networks." Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences 475, no. 2230 (October 2019): 20190291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2019.0291.

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Water distribution networks are hydraulic infrastructures that aim to meet water demands at their various nodes. Water flows through pipes in the network create nonlinear dynamics on networks. A desirable feature of water distribution networks is high resistance to failures and other shocks to the system. Such threats would at least transiently change the flow rate in various pipes, potentially undermining the functionality of the whole water distribution system. Here we carry out a linear stability analysis for a nonlinear dynamical system representing the flow rate through pipes that are interconnected through an arbitrary pipe network with reservoirs and consumer nodes. We show that the steady state is always locally stable and develop a method to calculate the eigenvalue that corresponds to the mode that decays the most slowly towards the equilibrium, which we use as an index for resilience of the system. We show that the proposed index is positively correlated with the recovery rate of the pipe network, which was derived from a realistic and industrially popular simulator. The present analytical framework is expected to be useful for deploying tools from nonlinear dynamics and network analysis in the design, resilience management and scenario testing of water distribution networks.
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Hu, Dan, Lei Ren, David Howard, and Changfu Zong. "Biomechanical Analysis of Force Distribution in Human Finger Extensor Mechanisms." BioMed Research International 2014 (2014): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/743460.

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The complexities of the function and structure of human fingers have long been recognised. The in vivo forces in the human finger tendon network during different activities are critical information for clinical diagnosis, surgical treatment, prosthetic finger design, and biomimetic hand development. In this study, we propose a novel method for in vivo force estimation for the finger tendon network by combining a three-dimensional motion analysis technique and a novel biomechanical tendon network model. The extensor mechanism of a human index finger is represented by an interconnected tendinous network moving around the phalanx’s dorsum. A novel analytical approach based on the “Principle of Minimum Total Potential Energy” is used to calculate the forces and deformations throughout the tendon network of the extensor mechanism when subjected to an external load and with the finger posture defined by measurement data. The predicted deformations and forces in the tendon network are in broad agreement with the results obtained by previous experimental in vitro studies. The proposed methodology provides a promising tool for investigating the biomechanical function of complex interconnected tendon networks in vivo.
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da Câmara Santa Clara Gomes, Tristan, Nicolas Marchal, Flavio Abreu Araujo, Yenni Velázquez Galván, Joaquín de la Torre Medina, and Luc Piraux. "Magneto-Transport in Flexible 3D Networks Made of Interconnected Magnetic Nanowires and Nanotubes." Nanomaterials 11, no. 1 (January 16, 2021): 221. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nano11010221.

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Electrochemical deposition of interconnected nanowires and nanotubes made of ferromagnetic metals into track-etched polycarbonate templates with crossed nanochannels has been revealed suitable for the fabrication of mechanically stable three-dimensional magnetic nanostructures with large surface area. These 3D networks embedded into flexible polymer membranes are also planar and lightweight. This fabrication technique allows for the control of the geometric characteristics and material composition of interconnected magnetic nanowire or nanotube networks, which can be used to fine-tune their magnetic and magneto-transport properties. The magnetostatic contribution to the magnetic anisotropy of crossed nanowire networks can be easily controlled using the diameter, packing density, or angle distribution characteristics. Furthermore, the fabrication of Co and Co-rich NiCo alloy crossed nanowires with textured hcp phases leads to an additional significant magnetocrystalline contribution to the magnetic anisotropy that can either compete or add to the magnetostatic contribution. The fabrication of an interconnected nanotube network has also been demonstrated, where the hollow core and the control over the tube wall thickness add another degree of freedom to control the magnetic properties and magnetization reversal mechanisms. Finally, three-dimensional networks made of interconnected multilayered nanowire with a succession of ferromagnetic and non-magnetic layers have been successfully fabricated, leading to giant magnetoresistance responses measured in the current-perpendicular-to-plane configuration. These interconnected nanowire networks have high potential as integrated, reliable, and stable magnetic field sensors; magnetic devices for memory and logic operations; or neuromorphic computing.
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Voronova, Angelika, Martha Rendón-Anaya, Pär Ingvarsson, Ruslan Kalendar, and Dainis Ruņģis. "Comparative Study of Pine Reference Genomes Reveals Transposable Element Interconnected Gene Networks." Genes 11, no. 10 (October 16, 2020): 1216. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/genes11101216.

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Sequencing the giga-genomes of several pine species has enabled comparative genomic analyses of these outcrossing tree species. Previous studies have revealed the wide distribution and extraordinary diversity of transposable elements (TEs) that occupy the large intergenic spaces in conifer genomes. In this study, we analyzed the distribution of TEs in gene regions of the assembled genomes of Pinus taeda and Pinus lambertiana using high-performance computing resources. The quality of draft genomes and the genome annotation have significant consequences for the investigation of TEs and these aspects are discussed. Several TE families frequently inserted into genes or their flanks were identified in both species’ genomes. Potentially important sequence motifs were identified in TEs that could bind additional regulatory factors, promoting gene network formation with faster or enhanced transcription initiation. Node genes that contain many TEs were observed in multiple potential transposable element-associated networks. This study demonstrated the increased accumulation of TEs in the introns of stress-responsive genes of pines and suggests the possibility of rewiring them into responsive networks and sub-networks interconnected with node genes containing multiple TEs. Many such regulatory influences could lead to the adaptive environmental response clines that are characteristic of naturally spread pine populations.
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Ge, Le, Limin Lu, Xiaodong Yuan, and Yongzhou Yu. "Optimal Operation Strategy of Flexible Interconnected Distribution Network Based on SES-VSC-MTDC." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2020 (August 24, 2020): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9732378.

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The increasing integration of renewable energy is challenging the secure operation of the power system. System flexibility or the capability to address the significant power fluctuations from renewable energy is becoming more and more relevant. Self-energy storage-based multiterminal back-to-back VSC-HVDC (SES-VSC-MTDC) technology is first proposed, and it can realize the power regulation on both temporal and spatial dimensions, which helps improve the power supply reliability and the capacity to accommodate renewable energy of the interconnected distribution networks. Then, to address the coordination control problem of the energy storage and back-to-back VSC-HVDC, a comprehensive control strategy of SES-VSC-MTDC is proposed based on the optimal power flow preprocessing and state of charge interval division. Then, the power regulation model and the energy-power regulation timing model of SES-VSC-MTDC are established for different control strategies. Then, we use the primal-dual interior-point method to solve the developed optimal operation model of flexible interconnected distribution network. Finally, a 33-bus system with four interconnected feeders is used to test the effectiveness of the SES-VSC-MTDC technology and its operation control strategy.
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Zhang, Huang, Yang, and Li. "Multivariable Regression Equivalent Model of Interconnected Active Distribution Networks Based on Boundary Measurement." Energies 12, no. 12 (June 18, 2019): 2339. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en12122339.

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With the increasing complexity of the active distribution network (ADN) due to distributed generation (DG) integration, together with the electricity market evolution, the traditional ADN is divided into multiple areas to operate independently. Due to technical problems or business privacy, the internal network regional control center cannot grasp the changes of the external regional network in time. In order to accurately reflect the distribution network operation state, a multivariable regression equivalent model is proposed in this paper. Firstly, the external network is made equivalent to a multi-port Norton model. The multivariable linear regression model is then derived based on the equivalent distribution network, and the regression model variables are constructed using boundary node information collected by the measurement equipment. Finally, the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) is used to estimate the parameters of the multivariable linear regression model. Furthermore, case studies demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method, and detailed information of external ADN is unnecessary, except for the boundary node information. The proposed method can also be applied for three-phase unbalanced ADN efficiently.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Interconnected distribution networks"

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Boyra, Maialen. "Power-flow control and power-quality enhancement in interconnected distribution networks." Phd thesis, Supélec, 2012. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00765402.

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Large scale penetration of distributed generation is one of the most important challenges that Smartgrids will need to deal with. Among the possible solutions to increase the amount of distributed generation, there is one that consists in meshing the existing looped (but radially operated) distribution-grid topologies. In order to migrate towards meshed and actively operated topologies, this PhD proposes:- The study a solution that is able to modulate power-flow (active and reactive powers independently) in the ties between distribution grids.- The analyzed solution must also be able to improve power-quality or to avoid propagation of power quality disturbances from one grid to the other.In order to satisfy the double challenge of controlling power-flow and power quality simultaneously, this PhD proposes the use of a Unified Power Line Conditioner (UPLC). Considering the outstanding functionalities of UPLC, the main ambition of the PhD is to explore the potential and the interest of using such an apparatus for interconnecting MV distribution grids.It must nevertheless consider that UPLC is not the only a device capable of combining these functions. A device named Medium Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) can also deal with these multiple objectives. One part of the PhD is thus committed to a comprehensive comparison between both apparatus.
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Venter, Petrus Johannes. "Feasibility of CMOS optical clock distribution networks." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26440.

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CMOS is well known for its ability to scale. This fact is reflected in the aggressive scaling on a continual basis from the invention of CMOS up to date. As devices are scaled, device performance improves due to shorter channel lengths and more densely packed functions for the same amount of area. In recent years, however, the performance gain obtained through scaling has begun to suffer under the degradation of the associate interconnect performance. As devices become smaller, interconnects need to follow. Unlike transistors, the scaling of interconnects results in higher capacitances and resistances, thereby limiting overall system performance. Trying to alleviate the delay effects results in increased power consumption, especially in global structures such as clock distribution networks. A possible solution to this problem is the use of optical interconnects, which are fast and much less lossy than the electrical equivalents. This dissertation describes an investigation on what future technology nodes will entail in terms of power consumption of clock networks, and what is required for an optical alternative to become feasible. A common clock configuration is used as a basis for comparison, where both electrical and optical networks are designed to component level. Optimisation is done on both to ensure a reasonable comparison, and the results of the respective power consumption components are then compared in order to find the criteria for a feasible optical clock distribution scheme. Copyright
Dissertation (MEng)--University of Pretoria, 2009.
Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
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Cracraft, Michael Andrew. "Mobile array designs with ANSERLIN antennas and efficient, wide-band PEEC models for interconnect and power distribution network analysis." Diss., Rolla, Mo. : University of Missouri-Rolla, 2007. http://scholarsmine.umr.edu/thesis/pdf/mcthesis20070623_09007dcc80374999.pdf.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri--Rolla, 2007.
Vita. The entire thesis text is included in file. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed November 16, 2007) Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-136).
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Abboud, Azary. "Optimisation distribuée dans les grands systèmes interconnectés avec ADMM." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016SACLC004/document.

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Cette thèse porte sur la construction des algorithmes distribués pour l’optimisation de la production et du partage de ressources au sein d’un réseau de large dimension. Notamment, on se concentre sur les réseaux électriques et les réseaux cellulaires 5G. On considère dans le cas des réseaux électriques le problème OPF (Optimal Power Flow) dans lequel on vise à faire la gestion et l’optimisation de la production de l’énergie électrique d’une manière distribuée. On se concentre sur une version linéarisée du problème, la DC-OPF (Direct-Current Optimal Power Flow). Comme le problème d’optimisation est convexe dans ce cas, on vise à minimiser le coût de production de l’énergie tout en respectant les limites des lignes de transmission et les contraintes caractéristiques du système. Dans le cas des réseaux cellulaires, on formule un problème de Caching. On a pour but de réduire l’utilisation du backhaul liant les stations de base et le contrôleur du réseau. Les stations de base sont équipées d’une capacité de stockage limitée. Ils visent à trouver d’une manière optimale les fichiers à stocker dans le but de réduire une certaine fonction de coût sur l’utilisation du backhaul et sur le partage des fichiers avec les autres stations de base. L’approche adoptée dans cette thèse consiste à appliquer l’ADMM (Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers), une méthode d’optimisation de manière itérative, à un problème d’optimisation que l’on a préalablement reformulée de façon adéquate. Ce problème permet à la fois de décrire le DC-OPF et le problème de Caching. On démontre la convergence de cette méthode quand elle est appliquée noeud par noeudd’une manière totalement distribuée. Ainsi que dans le cas où le réseau est divisé en plusieurs zones. Ces zones peuvent se chevaucher mais aussi elles peuvent être séparées ou indépendantes. De plus, dans le contexte d’un réseau à zones, on démontre que l’application de l’ADMM d’une manière aléatoire par une seule zone converge aussi vers la solution optimale du problème
This thesis focuses on the construction of distributed algorithms for optimizing resource production in a large interconnected system. In particular, it focuses on power grid and 5G cellular networks. In the case of power grid networks, we consider the OPF (Optimal Power Flow) problem in which one seeks to manage and optimize the production of electrical energy in a distributed manner. We focus on a linearized version of the problem, the DC-OPF (Direct- Current Optimal Power Flow) problem. This optimization problem is convex; the aim is to minimize the cost of energy generation while respecting the limits of the transmission line and the power flow constraints. In the case of 5G cellular networks, we formulate a caching problem. We aim to offload the backhaul link usage connecting the small bases stations (SBSs) to the central scheduler (CS). The SBSs are equipped with a limited storage capacity. We seek to find the optimal way to store files so as to reduce the cost on the use of backhaul and sharing files with other SBSs. The approach adopted in this thesis is to apply the ADMM (Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers), an optimization method that is applied iteratively, to an optimization problem that we adequately formulated previously. This problem can both describe the DC-OPF problem and the Caching problem. We prove the convergence of the method when applied node by node in a fully distributed manner. Additionally, we prove its convergence in the case where the network is divided into multiple areas or nations that may or may not overlap. Furthermore, in the context of a network with multiple areas, we show that the application of ADMM in a random manner by a single randomly chosen area also converges to the optimal solution of the problem
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GIMENEZ, JOSE-LUIS. "Contribution a la decomposition de systemes interconnectes par programmation dynamique non serielle : application a des systemes de puissance." Toulouse 3, 1989. http://www.theses.fr/1989TOU30049.

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Saint-Laurent, Martin. "Modeling and Analysis of High-Frequency Microprocessor Clocking Networks." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/7271.

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Integrated systems with billions of transistors on a single chip are a now reality. These systems include multi-core microprocessors and are built today using deca-nanometer devices organized into synchronous digital circuits. The movement of data within such systems is regulated by a set of predictable timing signals, called clocks, which must be distributed to a large number of sequential elements. Collectively, these clocks have a significant impact on the frequency of operation and, consequently, on the performance of the systems. The clocks are also responsible for a large fraction of the power consumed by these systems. The objective of this dissertation is to better understand clock distribution in order to identify opportunities and strategies for improvement by analyzing the conditions under which the optimal tradeoff between power and performance can be achieved, by modeling the constraints associated with local and global clocking, by evaluating the impact of noise, and by investigating promising new design strategies for future integrated systems.
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Mao, Jifeng. "Modeling of simultaneous switching noise in on-chip and package power distribution networks using conformal mapping, finite difference time domain and cavity resonator methods." Diss., Available online, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005, 2004. http://etd.gatech.edu/theses/available/etd-10062004-125025/.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005.
Madhavan Swaminathan, Committee Chair ; Sung Kyu Lim, Committee Member ; Abhijit Chatterjee, Committee Member ; David C. Keezer, Committee Member ; C. P. Wong, Committee Member. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.
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Lalgudi, Subramanian N. "Transient simulation of power-supply noise in irregular on-chip power distribution networks using latency insertion method, and causal transient simulation of interconnects characterized by band-limited data and terminated by arbitrary terminations." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/22561.

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Huang, Po-Yuan, and 黃柏源. "Analysis and Simulation of Distribution Networks Interconnected with Photovoltaic Generation Systems." Thesis, 2014. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/95238521544237521335.

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建國科技大學
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Abstract The main purpose of this thesis is to simulate and analyze the power flow and short-circuit fault of photovoltaic power generation system interconnected into distribution networks. Firstly, the related studies of distributed renewable energy resources were serveyed; next, the sample system was designed referred to Taipower distribution system, and the commercial power system analysis package, ETAP Power Station, was used for system analysis before and after photovoltaic power generation system interconnected into distribution networks. In this thesis, the system impact analysis of two types of distribution feeder arrangement, which is radial and normally closed-loop, were performed under different generations and loadings. Finally, the simulatiuon results were summarized, and the outcomes of this thesis are helpful for distribution engineer to plan, design, and operate the distribution systems. Keywords:distribution system, power flow, fault analysis, distributed energy resources, Photovoltaic.
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Lin, Ying, and 林穎. "Study on Operations of Clustered Renewable Energy Systems Interconnected with Low-Voltage Distribution Networks." Thesis, 2012. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/67374503007864618429.

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國立臺灣科技大學
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The main purpose of this thesis is to investigate the planning, design, and operation problems of the Clustered Renewable Energy Systems (CRESs) interconnected with low-voltage distribution networks. First of all, the operating rules and correlative regulations for renewable energy systems, and the typical configuration of low-voltage distribution systems in Taiwan were explored, the key problems and research topics of CRESs were discussed in detail as well. Next, a sample system containing a typical Taiwan low-voltage distribution system and CRES were modeled by using the MATLAB®/Simulink®. Based on the sample system, simulation, analysis and discussion were carried out by considering the local regulations for steady voltage variation. More, an assessment methodology was proposed to evaluate the maximum allowable capacity of CRESs per customer. In addition, the system impact analysis of CRES on the low-voltage distribution system were also performed and discussed by considering the maximum possible installed capacity of Photovoltaic system, which is calculated by the typical roof area of a dwelling unit in Taiwan. The outcomes of this thesis can be applied as a reference for design, planning, and operation of CRESs and is of value to the promotion policy for renewable energy development in Taiwan.
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Books on the topic "Interconnected distribution networks"

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United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia., ed. Technical and economic aspects of the establishment of a regional electricity network. New York: United Nations, 1997.

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Fleury, James, Bryan Hikari Hartzheim, and Stephen Mamber, eds. The Franchise Era. Edinburgh University Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/edinburgh/9781474419222.001.0001.

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As Hollywood shifts towards the digital era, the role of the media franchise has become more prominent. Over a series of essays by a range of international scholars, this edited collection argues that the franchise is now an integral element of American media culture. As such, the collection explores the production, distribution, and marketing of franchises as a historical form of media-making. In particular, the essays analyze the complex industrial practice of managing franchises across interconnected online platforms with a global scope, presenting a network of scholarly texts that critically look at the collision of new and old industrial logics against an ever more fragmented and consolidated mediascape. The authors address how traditional incumbents like film studios and television networks have responded to the rise of big data, Silicon Valley companies like Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google; the ways in which legacy franchises are adapting to new media platforms and technologies; the significant historical continuities and deviations in franchise-making and how they shape the representation of on-screen texts across digital displays; and, finally, how emerging media formats are expanding the possibility for transmedia experiences. In this regard, The Franchise Era: Managing Media in the Digital Economy offers an in-depth analysis of the tectonic shifts that have disrupted entertainment companies in the twenty-first century, demonstrating that the media franchise stands front and center in this high-stakes environment.
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Energia Elétrica em Debate. UFRGS, 2003.

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Book chapters on the topic "Interconnected distribution networks"

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Zhu, Qingcheng, Yazi Wang, Lu Lu, Yongli Zhao, Xiaosong Yu, Yuan Cao, and Jie Zhang. "Multipoint-Interconnected Quantum Communication Networks." In Quantum Computing and Communications. IntechOpen, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.101447.

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As quantum computers with sufficient computational power are becoming mature, the security of classical communication and cryptography may compromise, which is based on the mathematical complexity. Quantum communication technology is a promising solution to secure communication based on quantum mechanics. To meet the secure communication requirements of multiple users, multipoint-interconnected quantum communication networks are specified, including quantum key distribution networks and quantum teleportation networks. The enabling technologies for quantum communication are the important bases for multipoint-interconnected quantum communication networks. To achieve the better connection, resource utilization, and resilience of multipoint-interconnected quantum communication networks, the efficient network architecture and optimization methods are summarized, and open issues in quantum communication networks are discussed.
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Ottenburger, Sadeeb Simon. "Criticality-Based Designs of Power Distribution Systems." In Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology, 150–75. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7210-8.ch008.

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The generation and supply of electricity is currently about to undergo a fundamental transition that includes extensive development of smart grids. Smart grids are huge and complex networks consisting of a vast number of devices and entities which are connected with each other. This fact opens new variations of disruption scenarios which can increase the vulnerability of a power distribution network. However, the network topology of a smart grid has significant effects on urban resilience particularly referring to the adequate provision of infrastructures whereby the way in which a distribution network is divided into interconnected microgrids is of particular importance. Such decompositions enable the systematic protection of important infrastructures and furthermore allow new forms of resilient power supply avoiding large-scale power blackouts. Therefore, the authors introduce a concept of criticality adapted to a power system relying on an advanced metering infrastructure and thereby propose a metric for an integrated resilience assessment of power distribution networks.
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Rawat, Mahiraj Singh, and Shelly Vadhera. "Evolution of Islanding Detection Methods for Microgrid Systems." In Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering, 221–57. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4027-5.ch010.

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A microgrid is a representation of controllable electrical power network, which comprises the distributed generation (DG) such as micro-hydro, wind turbines, photovoltaic arrays, bio-mass generation, battery energy storage systems (BESSs), and a group of interconnected load. A typical microgrid can be operated in either grid connected or island mode. The issue of unintentional islanding in microgrid is a major challenge for power engineers as it may harm the service personnel working during maintenance or restoration of the main grid. In literature, various passive, active, and hybrid islanding detection methods (IDMs) have been developed and implemented by researchers/engineers. In this chapter, the proposed IDMs from the recent literature have been analyzed and briefly discussed. The primary requirement of IDMs is fast and accurate detection of main grid failure and should not deteriorate the power quality of distribution networks.
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Kesseli, Juha, Andre S. Ribeiro, and Matti Nykter. "Measuring Information Propagation and Processing in Biological Systems." In Open Information Management, 190–226. IGI Global, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-246-6.ch009.

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In this chapter the authors study the propagation and processing of information in dynamical systems. Various information management systems can be represented as dynamical systems of interconnected information processing units. Here they focus mostly on genetic regulatory networks that are information processing systems that process and propagate information stored in genome. Boolean networks are used as a dynamical model of regulation, and different ways of parameterizing the dynamical behavior are studied. What are called critical networks are in particular under study, since they have been hypothesized as being the most effective under evolutionary pressure. Critical networks are also present in man-made systems, such as the Internet, and provide a candidate application area for findings on the theory of dynamical networks in this chapter. The authors present approaches of annealed approximation and find that avalanche size distribution data supports criticality of regulatory networks. Based on Shannon information, they then find that a mutual information measure quantifying the coordination of pairwise element activity is maximized at criticality. An approach of algorithmic complexity, the normalized compression distance (NCD), is shown to be applicable to both dynamical and topological features of regulatory networks. NCD can also be seen to enable further utilization of measurement data to estimate information propagation and processing in biological networks.
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Floudas, Christodoulos A. "Synthesis of Reactor Networks and Reactor-Separator-Recycle Systems." In Nonlinear and Mixed-Integer Optimization. Oxford University Press, 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780195100563.003.0016.

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This chapter discusses the application of MINLP methods in the synthesis of reactor networks with complex reactions and in the synthesis of reactor-separator-recycle systems. Despite the importance of reactor systems in chemical engineering processes, very few systematic procedures for the optimal synthesis of reactor networks have been proposed. The main reason for the scarcity of optimization strategies for reactor networks is the difficulty of the problem itself. The large number of alternatives along with the highly nonlinear equations that describe these systems have led to the development of a series of heuristic and intuitive rules that provide solutions only for simple cases of reaction mechanisms. Most of the studies considered single reactors with a specified mixing pattern and focused on investigating the effect of temperature distribution, residence time distribution, or catalyst dilution profile on its performance. In the sequel, we will briefly review the approaches developed based on their classification: (i) isothermal operation and (ii) nonisothermal operation. Trambouze and Piret (1959) proposed graphical and analytical criteria for selecting the type of reactor. Levenspiel (1962) reported heuristic rules for optimal yield and selectivity in stirred tank and tubular reactors. Aris (1964, 1969) applied dynamic programming to determine the optimal amounts of by-passes and cold streams in a multistage reaction system within a fixed structure. Gillespie and Carberry (1966) studied the Van der Vusse reaction with an intermediate level of mixing and demonstrated the potential advantages of recycle reactors for such a complex reaction. Horn and Tsai (1967) studied the effects of global and local mixing using the adjoint variables of optimization theory. Jackson (1968) proposed an algebraic structure for the reactor representation consisting of parallel ideal tubular reactors that were interconnected with side streams at various sink and source points. Different flow configurations and mixing patterns could be obtained by varying the number and the positions of the sink and source points, as well as the levels of the sidestreams. By deliberate manipulation of the flow configuration, potential improvements in the reactor performance coul be investigated. Ravimohan (1971) modified Jackson's model so as to handle cases of local mixing.
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Ferney Castillo Garcia, Javier, Ricardo Andres Echeverry Marstinez, Eduardo Francisco Caicedo Bravo, Wilfredo Alfonso Morales, and Juan David Garcia Racines. "Smart Grid Project Planning and Cost/Benefit Evaluation." In Electric Grid Modernization. IntechOpen, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.96315.

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The smart grid involves a set of interconnected ecosystems applications (electrical, electronic, computer and communications), so the modernization is needed of information, security and infrastructure systems that monitor, control and manage them are increasingly evident. The upgrading smart grid process is a complex interaction between different alternatives and adequate selection of assessment criteria, where tangible and intangible items must be chosen with little information or with uncertain data. This work presents a framework within the context of the Smart Grid, to provide electric energy companies with a tool for planning the modernization of their generation, transmission, distribution and marketing systems. The planning of the modernization networks under the smart grid concepts is represented based on Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM) reference model. Furthermore, it presents how to integrate a pilot project (Smart Grid information source) into the SGAM reference model, through the identification of key performance indicators defining it. Multi-criteria analysis (MCA) combined with cost/benefit analysis (CBA) concept is explored, providing a novel insight into the approaches used in smart grid research applied at a case study: a distribution grid for rural smart grids.
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Madhu M., Nimal, Jai Govind Singh, Vivek Mohan, and Weerakorn Ongsakul. "Transmission Risk Optimization in Interconnected Systems." In Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering, 183–99. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3970-5.ch010.

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Available transfer capability is a key indicator of transmission reliability and varies with the variation in power flow pattern through the network. ATC determination considering the uncertainties in renewable generation and demand is of key significance for the safe and economic operation of power system, especially in a competitive market environment. A two-stage, risk-adjusted, generation dispatch minimizing the variation in ATC, caused by the changes in renewable energy power output and the change in load, is discussed. The solution strategy is designed for a network operator, considering the ease of use and practicality. A combined transmission-distribution system with solar, wind, and conventional dispatchable energy sources is developed, and ATC for the systems is estimated combining continuation power flow and power transfer sensitivity factor methods. The joint probability distribution function of ATC is derived using individual discrete probabilities renewable power generation and loads. Risk, quantified as the variance of ATC, is minimized using stochastic weight trade-off non-dominated sorting particle swarm optimization, considering various goals of the network operator, for example, maximizing overall system performance and minimizing the renewable energy risk.
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Dudko, Alexander, Tatiana Endrjukaite, and Leon Roose. "Open Routed Energy Distribution Network Simulation for Maui Village Case Study." In Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications. IOS Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/faia200819.

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As the electricity generation is shifting to renewable energy sources (RES), the grid infrastructure faces multiple challenges, such as intermittency and volatility of a wide range RES. A high penetration of renewables requires profound changes to the current energy distribution system. The conventional grid is increasingly becoming a bottleneck for expanding the share of RES because of its rigid architecture, which is built around centralized energy source. We propose a new energy exchange model for a routed energy distribution system, which can perform electricity routing based on smart routing algorithms and presented protocols. We utilize a concept of an energy router device that controls energy flows and utilizes protocols stack to smartly route the energy between houses in the grid. This paper describes current results with experimental network of Maui village with multiple houses interconnected through energy routers.
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Rehak, David, Martin Hromada, Ilias Gkotsis, Anna Gazi, Evita Agrafioti, Anastasia Chalkidou, Karolina Jurkiewicz, Fabio Bolletta, and Clemente Fuggini. "Validation Strategy as a Part of the European Gas Network Protection." In Issues on Risk Analysis for Critical Infrastructure Protection [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.94644.

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The European gas network currently includes approximately 200,000 km high pressure transmission and distribution pipelines. The needs and requirements of this network are focused on risk-based security asset management, impacts and cascading effects of cyber-physical attacks on interdependent and interconnected European Gas grids. The European SecureGas project tackles these issues by implementing, updating, and incrementally improving extended components, which are contextualized, customized, deployed, demonstrated and validated in three business cases, according to scenarios defined by the end-users. Just validation is considered to be a key end activity, the essence of which is the evaluation of the proposed solution to determine whether it satisfies specified requirements. Therefore, the chapter deals with the validation strategy that can be implemented for the verification of these objectives and evaluation of technological based solutions which aim to strengthen the resilience of the European gas network.
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Kumar, Mahesh. "Operation of a Hydrogen Storage-Based Smart DC Microgrid." In Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies, 145–72. IGI Global, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4012-4.ch005.

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In this chapter, the author presents the operation and power management of the hydrogen storage-based smart DC microgrid (DCMG). In this microgrid, several renewable distributed generations (DGs) such as wind turbine, solar photovoltaic system, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), and battery energy storage system are interconnected together and to the various DC and AC loads to form a ring-type low voltage distribution network. An additional storage as Hydrogen storage system has been connected to the dc microgrid for balancing the power at all times in the DCMG, under islanded mode operation, for all practical cases. An architecture of the hydrogen storage-based DC microgrid is suggested mainly for the remote rural area. For the regeneration of the electricity from the stored hydrogen, a SOFC DG system is also used in the proposed DCMG. A control technique is also developed for the operation of the hydrogen storage-based DCMG. The proposed DCMG system provides a reliable and high-quality power supply and will supply the power to all loads (both DC and AC) simultaneously.
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Conference papers on the topic "Interconnected distribution networks"

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Schwartz, Christian, Jochen Eisl, Artan Halimi, Albert Rafetseder, and Kurt Tutschku. "Interconnected content distribution in LTE networks." In 2010 Ieee Globecom Workshops. IEEE, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/glocomw.2010.5700300.

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Qi, Qi, Hongbin Xie, Buyang Qi, Yanping Xu, and Pai Li. "Optimal Operation of Flexible Interconnected Distribution Networks." In 2021 International Conference on Advanced Electrical Equipment and Reliable Operation (AEERO). IEEE, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/aeero52475.2021.9708377.

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Maza, Manuel Salim, and Mónico Linares Aranda. "Analysis and verification of interconnected rings as clock distribution networks." In Proceedins of the 14th ACM Great Lakes symposium. New York, New York, USA: ACM Press, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/988952.989027.

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Pacifici, Valentino, and Gyorgy Dan. "Distributed algorithms for content allocation in interconnected content distribution networks." In IEEE INFOCOM 2015 - IEEE Conference on Computer Communications. IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/infocom.2015.7218624.

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Gunawardana, S. M., S. Perera, and J. W. Moscrop. "Application of saturated core fault current limiters to interconnected distribution networks." In 2015 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC). IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/aupec.2015.7324847.

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Tsai-Hsiang, Chen, Lin Ying, Hsieh Ting-Yen, and Huang Wei-tzer. "Assessment of Clustered Renewable Energy Systems Interconnected with Low-Voltage Distribution Networks." In The International Conference on Remote Sensing,Environment and Transportation Engineering. Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/rsete.2013.188.

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Hoffmann, R., F. Capitanescu, F. Promel, G. Krost, and L. Wehenkel. "Advanced visualisation securing awareness of the overall status for operational monitoring of the European interconnected grid." In IET Conference on Reliability of Transmission and Distribution Networks (RTDN 2011). IET, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp.2011.0530.

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Bouakra, Abdellah, Fouad Slaoui-Hasnaoui, and Semaan Georges. "Voltage regulation of power distribution networks interconnected with a decentralized photovoltaic power producer." In 2016 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energies for Developing Countries (REDEC). IEEE, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/redec.2016.7577554.

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Alam, Mahamad Nabab, Amin Sallem, and Nouri Masmoudi. "Protection Coordination Using Mixed Characteristics of Directional Overcurrent Relays in Interconnected Power Distribution Networks." In 2020 6th IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCon). IEEE, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/energycon48941.2020.9236488.

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Sanchez-Conde, L. A., J. R. Rodriguez-Rodriguez, N. M. Salgado-Herrera, J. C. Dominguez-Lozoya, and E. G. Mendoza-Baldwin. "Marine Energy Conversion System based on Magnetohydrodynamic Generators array Interconnected into Distribution Electrical Networks." In 2021 IEEE International Autumn Meeting on Power, Electronics and Computing (ROPEC). IEEE, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ropec53248.2021.9668055.

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Reports on the topic "Interconnected distribution networks"

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Abur, Ali, Jianzhong Tong, David Kelle, Andre Langner, and Ramtin Khalili. Robust Distributed State Estimator for Interconnected Transmission and Distribution Networks (Final Report RPPR-1). Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), February 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1772562.

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Ramanan, V. R., and Dmitry Ishchenko. Security Enhancements for Distributed Energy Resource Systems Interconnected with Distribution Networks: Final Technical Report. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), March 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1873103.

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Coddington, M., B. Kroposki, T. Basso, K. Lynn, D. Sammon, M. Vaziri, and T. Yohn. Photovoltaic Systems Interconnected onto Network Distribution Systems--Success Stories. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), April 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/951805.

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