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Impact of different regulatory structures on the management of energy communities
(2020-06-01)
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Open AccessThe following paper aims to prove the importance of embedding the regulatory framework when analyzing the distributed generation activity of an energy community. At present, most of the scientific literature has focused ... -
Multiport interline current flow controller for meshed HVDC grids
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-07-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyIn meshed high voltage direct current grids, the current of each line cannot be controlled independently, since it depends on the resistances between nodes. Additional devices, such as current flow controllers (CFCs), may ... -
Maximum torque per voltage flux-weakening strategy with speed limiter for PMSM drives
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-09-02)
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Open AccessThis paper presents an enhanced Flux Weakening (FW) control scheme for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs), focused on electric vehicle applications. The novelty of the proposed algorithm is the integration in a ... -
Optimal current reference calculation for MMCs considering converter limitations
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-08-31)
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Open AccessThe paper addresses an optimization-based reference calculation method for Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) operating in normal and constrained situations (when the converter needs to prioritize its quantities as it has ... -
Overcurrent protection based on ANNs for smart distribution networks with grid-connected VSIs
(2020-12-16)
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Open AccessRecently, the global concern for protection coordination is growing with the impact of distributed generators connected to medium voltage distribution system. Effective protection strategies need to be developed in order ... -
Contributions for improving the stability of marine power generation plants
(Elsevier, 2020-06-20)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe Electrical Engineering department of the University FNB/UPC -Barcelona Tech. conducted a large set of real tests on a hybrid propulsion platform with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel at the facilities of Marina Barcelona ... -
Optimal multivariable MMC energy-based control for DC voltage regulation in HVDC applications
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-04-01)
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Open AccessThe penetration of renewable energy resources is changing the way the power system is understood and operated. With an increasing number of power electronics devices integrated into the power system, the modular multilevel ... -
A mathematical model for the scheduling of virtual microgrids topology into an active sistribution network
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-10-15)
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Open AccessThis article presents a method based on a mathematical optimization model for the scheduling operation of a distribution network (DN). The contribution of the proposed method is that it permits the configuration and operation ... -
On-line health condition monitoring of power connectors focused on predictive maintenance
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-12-16)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyElectrical power connectors are critical points of electrical networks. Failure in high-voltage connectors may result in major power outages, safety risks and important economic consequences. Therefore, there is an imperious ... -
Observations of corona point discharges from grounded rods under thunderstorms
(2021-01-01)
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Open AccessWe investigated features of corona point discharges when a grounded conductive rod is subject to a high background electric field. In the laboratory, high voltage is applied to an upper plate in a plane-to-point experiment, ... -
Seasonal variations on the conditions required for the lightning production
(2020-10-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyGiven the growing concern on lightning threats outside the main warm-season, the objective of this study is to get further insight on the seasonal variations of the necessary conditions required for the production of ... -
A review of deterministic and data-driven methods to quantify energy efficiency savings and to predict retrofitting scenarios in buildings
(2020-10)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyIncreasing the energy efficiency of the built environment has become a priority worldwide and especially in Europe. Because of the relatively low turnover rate of the existing built environment, energy efficiency retrofitting ...