The smart grid concept is being fostered due to required evolution of the power network incorporate distributed energy sources (DES), renewable (RES), and electric vehicles (EVs). inclusion these components on requires an information communication technology (ICT) layer in order exchange information, control, monitor electrical grid. two-way flows brings cyber security issues Different countermeasures need be applied heterogeneous according computational resources availability, time...

This paper presents a solution for integrating Electrical Vehicles in the Smart Grid through unbundled Metering and Virtual Power Plant technology dealing with multiple objectives. Within this frame, EV can benefit of cost-effective energy during charging period but also provide ancillary services to network, by wisely using their storage capability flexibility coupling grid. Simulation an providing under multi-objective VPP is presented, analysis conclusions about technical feasibility such...

The capacitance is one of the key dynamic parameters solar cells, which can provide essential information regarding quality and health state cell. However, measurement this parameter not a trivial task, as it typically requires high accuracy instruments using, e.g., electrical impedance spectroscopy (IS). This paper introduces simple effective method to determine electric cells. An RLC (Resistor Inductance Capacitor) circuit formed by using an inductor load for cell found measuring frequency...

As the title suggests, sustainability of personal electric vehicles is in question. In terms life span, range, comfort, and safety, vehicles, such as e-cars e-buses, are much better than e-bikes. However, present greater costs increased energy consumption. Also, impact on environment, health, fitness more negative that vehicles. Since transportation can benefit from hybrid storage solutions, we address following question: Is it possible to reach a compromise between technology constraints by...

Autonomous Wireless Sensors (AWSs) are at the core of every Sensor Network (WSN). Current AWS technology allows development many IoT-based applications, ranging from military to bioengineering and industry education. The energy optimization AWSs depends mainly on: Structural, functional, application specifications. holistic design methodology addresses all factors mentioned above. In this sense, we propose an original solution based on a novel architecture that duplicates transceivers also...

Earlier reports have described a quantum computing architecture, in which key elements are derived from control functions biology. In this further continuing research, focus is on the signaling and of flow qubits that mimicking synapse signals neurological controls. After short description sensing elements, it first shown how coloring particle flows, implemented as mathematical colored algebras, can reduce decoherence enhance decidability processing elements. Next, after reviewing specific...

The aim of the paper is to present and emphasize benefits using hybrid storage devices (composed batteries supercapacitors) typical controllers in a wide range applications, especially automotive field. In order offer an optimal integration mentioned for different types focus oriented on experimental study electrical thermal behavior organic supercapacitors. impedance spectroscopy DC charge / discharge tests were made observe fast release experimentally determine electric series resistance...

All the installations, devices, and annexes within laser gamma ray production system ELI-NP project from Magurele are installed on an inertial platform that weighs over 54,000 tons. The is made of concrete, insulated outside environment, supported by spring batteries shock absorbers. flatness this respects some very strict standards, and, taking into account processes take place platform, transmission different trepidations environment to mass must be extremely low. For reason, a static...

A synergistic set of NDT techniques, including I-V analysis, UVF imaging, IR thermography, and EL supports a diagnostics methodology developed in this work to qualitatively quantitatively identify wide range PV defects. The is based on (a) the deviation module electrical parameters at STC from their nominal values, for which mathematical expressions was that provide an insight into potential defects quantitative impact parameters, (b) variation analysis images captured sequence bias voltages...

The synergy between batteries and capacitors has been growing, to the point where supercapacitos may soon be almost as indispensable portable electricity are now. One very important parameter of a supercapacitor is Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). energy that can stored in depends on ESR, so we intend measure parameter. Our tests were made 350F supercapacitor, 14 V, produced by Econd Ltd. We have two methods: first consist evaluating ESR constant current discharge, second method consists...

The Smart Grid (SG) implementation requires a constant monitoring and control of the power network. An Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) allows Distribution System Operator (DSO) to know what is happening on However, existing smart meters are not prepared for an emerging energy market nor be integrated with LV/MV dispatch centres. Unbundle Meter (USM) concept integration in SG, decreasing deployment costs. This paper presents USM approach inverters management. acts as residential...

Commercial aircraft have well-designed and optimized systems, the result of a huge experience in field, due to large fleet operation. For light, utility, or sports aircraft, with multitude shapes, tasks, construction types, there are different solutions that seek best meet requirements designed aircraft. In this sense, for sport plane, an increased maneuverability is desired, system controls flaps wing must be properly designed. A new flap mechanism command solution proposed justified paper,...

Cardiovascular diseases are a prime cause of mortality and morbidity around the world. The World Health Organization names this as global epidemic identifying it big challenge to Information Communication Technologies that can provide valuable tools improve population health well-being. In tandem with strategy information education individuals at risk, several projects across world national or regional levels trying address challenge. HEARTRONIC project developed an innovative system for...

The paper presents a new constructive and functional solution of flexible coupling with bolts nonmetallic intermediary elements. have special shape in the sense that they milled area on certain length equal to width non-metallic element, cylindrical reduces stress concentrators at diameter passages. novelty this consists existence one disk between two semi couplings (driver driven couplings). This is fixed by semi-coupling right side, disc having four locations which mount left, as has metal...

The concept of smart grid has evolved during the last years. Smart is now a collection power devices, Distributed Energy Sources (DES), Renewable (RES), and monitoring devices using Information Communication Technology (ICT) to interact between them. A proper network management needs be resilient, reliable, redundant prevent malfunctions in operation. This paper presents biological approach manage grids characteristics such as self healing, different types control strategies (feedback, feed...

Compared to conventional passenger cars, the hybrid and electric alternatives include motors large batteries; use of clean energy, reduced operation emissions, decreasing purchase prices can represent solid reasons for their market adoption. The feasibility transition cars is analyzed herein in terms costs, main pollutants, energy consumption compact large-sized cars. In this regard, proposed life cycle assessment methodology evaluates pollution energetic impacts current car models with a...

The paper presents a system for remote control of distributed and networked drives data acquisition devices. goal is to be integrated in monitoring systems Intelligent Buildings. authors developed tested wireless & distribution architecture (IEEE 802.11 "WiFi"-compliant) based on embedded webservers (with Ethernet-serial-Ethernet tunneling) at the drives' side PDA/Communicators (Pocket PC Smartphones running MS Windows Mobile CE6) mobile side.

This paper proposes a new architectural approach of home-appliances system that embeds three different main components: smart home entertainment, remote monitoring and assistive systems. A review State the Art actual implementations in field e-Heath systems is presented. rational for developing detailed, starting from prototype point view to integrated entertainment system. shows another perspective about its features. stream-based will provide friendly immersive environment facilitating...

The advantages of supercapacitors at the starting internal combustion engines (ICE), as a complementary source to classical batteries, are nowadays certitudes: significant extension battery life span, reduced volume and weight, meeting environmental demands lowering time energy. paper intends develop model electrical behavior assembly supercapacitor-starter driven by ICE crankshaft, allowing reasonable estimations characteristics used for starting. development was based on real signal...

There are many building energy simulation systems on the market today; however, most of them rely theoretical thermal models to make decisions structural design and modifications. Sustainable methods construction have made tremendous progress in recent decades. The example German Energy-Plus-House technology uses a combination (almost) zero-carbon passive heating technologies. A web-enabled X3D system coupled with cost-effective set temperature/humidity sensors can provide valuable insights...

The paper presents an elastic coupling with bolts and intermediary non-metallic elements, which allows for radial axial deviation can absorb shocks torsional vibrations. designed have a particular shape of circular area length equal to the width element, cylindrical larger than diameter groove where elements are mounted, smaller threaded avoid stress concentrators bolt breakage. represents symmetrical piece, having two planes symmetry. Therefore, study such mechanical system be considerably...

Light-duty vehicles represent the land transport means with most prominent impact on environment, society’s travel needs, and market dynamics. The evolution of different powertrains is analyzed herein mainly in terms raw materials sensitive to exploitation energy use three stages: production, operation, end life. In this sense, study proposes a methodology based balancing rapports between supply demand order evaluate every powertrain’s share by 2050. results analysis are compared outputs...

A test bench system for testing the solar cells is presented. The allows remote access through Ethernet in order to measure I-V characteristics at different levels of lighting and dynamic behaviour using light or current pulses. paper presents two solutions emphasizes their advantages allowing high accuracy measurement PV cell parameters. shows architecture elements a data acquisition that was developed based on resolution ADCs. user interface implemented LabVIEW environment.

The article presents a method of monitoring the solar radiation components taking into consideration isotropic model.The wireless system developed is innovative and original in comparison with systems already available on market.The use device, rechargeable batteries, sensors used for measuring temperature make this an autonomous portable one.An experimental prototype was realised.The data obtained were compared ones by SPN1 pyranometer.