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Conference paperKondala Rao G, Mitcheson PD, Green TC, 2009,
Mixed Electromechanical Simulation of Electrostatic Microgenerator Using Custom-Semiconductor Device Models
, PowerMEMS 2009, Pages: 356-359, ISSN: 2151-3155 -
Conference paperGreen T, 2009,
AuRA-NMS: A substation automation project for a potential smart grid
The smartGrid concept envisages a much more actively controlled distribution network with high asset utilisation and many active elements such as distributed generation, storage and responsive demand. One way of handling the increased control and communication complexity is to decentralise control and place autonomous controllers in substations that have authority to manage tap-changers and generator constraints so as to increase DG capacity while respecting network limits. Such controllers can also perform feeder-level restoration based on local measurement. Such controllers can be gradually introduced as SmartGrid regions within existing networks. The Aura-NMS project is a collaboration of eight UK universities, two network operators and a manufacturer to develop and test these ideas.
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Journal articleKondoh J, Shafiu A, Jenkins N, et al., 2009,
Investigation of direct load management scheme while considering end users comfort
, Ieej Transactions on Power and Energy, Vol: 129, Pages: 4-290, ISSN: 0385-4213A direct load management scheme with two-way communication while considering end users comfort is proposed. First, the control algorithm is developed and the data required to be transmitted between system operator and controllable loads is identified. Then, the actions of controllable air conditioners and the power adjustment of dispersed generators to eliminate overloads in a substation transformer are simulated. The results indicate that the proposed load management technique performs effectively to reduce overloads on the transformer while maintaining energy consumption in each loads, and the performance is improved by coordination with the output of dispersed generators. © 2009 The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan.
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Conference paperToh TT, Mitcheson PD, Yeatman EM, 2009,
Wireless Sensor Node Using a Rotational Energy Harvester with Adaptive Power Conversion
, PowerMEMS 2009, Pages: 273-276, ISSN: 2151-3155 -
Journal articleKaragiannis D, Sassano M, Astolfi A, 2009,
Dynamic scaling and observer design with application to adaptive control
, AUTOMATICA, Vol: 45, Pages: 2883-2889, ISSN: 0005-1098- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 80
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Journal articleThommyppillai M, Evangelou S, Sharp RS, 2009,
Car driving at the limit by adaptive linear optimal preview control
, Vehicle System Dynamics, Vol: 47 -
Journal articleLee L-M, Hui SYR, 2009,
Automatic Lamp Detection and Operation for Warm-Start Tubular Fluorescent Lamps
, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER ELECTRONICS, Vol: 24, Pages: 2933-2941, ISSN: 0885-8993- Cite
- Citations: 9
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Journal articleJMC C, Kountouriotis PA, Vinter RB, 2009,
A New Gaussian Mixture Algorithm for GMTI Tracking Under a Minimum Detectable Velocity Constraint
, IEEE T AUTOMAT CONTR, Vol: 54, Pages: 2745-2756, ISSN: 0018-9286This paper introduces a new methodology to account for Doppler blind zone constraints, arising, for example, in ground moving target indicator (GMTI) tracking applications. In such problems, target measurements are suppressed when the range rate (Doppler) of the target drops below a specified threshold in magnitude (the minimum detectable velocity). The proposed method, employing Gaussian mixture approximations to the filtering density, differs from earlier Gaussian mixture approaches in the way missed measurements are modelled. The distinctive feature of the algorithm, as compared with other Gaussian mixture filters, is that it is based on an exact calculation of the filtering density when a measurement is not recorded. Algorithms that result from applying this methodology are simple to implement and computationally undemanding. Simulation results indicate a uniform improvement in estimation accuracy over that of earlier proposed analytic techniques, and a tracking performance comparable to that of state-of-the-art particle filters.
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Journal articleDomahidi A, Chaudhuri B, Korba P, et al., 2009,
Self-tuning flexible ac transmission system controllers for power oscillation damping: A case study in real time
, IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Vol: 3, Pages: 1079-1089 -
Conference paperGan CK, Silva N, Pudjianto D, et al., 2009,
Evaluation of alternative distribution network design strategies
A statistical distribution network design tool has been developed to quantitatively assess the impact of alternative distribution network investment plans in terms of capital costs, losses and reliability. In contrast to idealistic and network specific design approaches, this paper presents a statistical assessment approach in which the optimal network design policies are determined by evaluating the costs and benefits of different designs applied on a number of networks with similar properties such as consumer distributions, types, numbers and load density. Simulations have been carried out on multiple voltage levels (LV, MV and HV).
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Conference paperXu T, Taylor P, Prodanovic M, et al., 2009,
Case based reasoning for distributed voltage control
Distribution networks were not designed with significant levels of Distributed Generation (DG) in mind, therefore the proliferation of DG results in a number of technical challenges. Controlling network voltages, while also providing adequate DG access, represents one of the most important challenges. This paper presents research being carried out, as part of the UK AuRA -NMS research project, to address this challenge through the novel application of novel case based reasoning.
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Conference paperStanojević V, Silva V, Pudjianto D, et al., 2009,
Application of storage and demand side management to optimise existing network capacity
In response to distribution network operational challenges such as aging network assets, the presence of Distributed Generation and expected load growth, new approaches are need to unlock existing network capacity. This paper presents a new methodology for assessing the potential benefits of using storage and Demand Side Management (DSM) to mitigate network congestion and increase the utilisation of the network assets. The methodology is based on a linear multi-period DC optimal power flow (OPF), where DSM and Storage are modelled as a part of the optimisation constraints. Storage and DSM are used to reduce network congestion and increase intermittent DG integration. The benefits of Storage and DSM are evaluated by comparing scenarios without and with these enabling technologies on an urban distribution network considering historical time series data for demand and wind output. The results obtained illustrate the potential applications of Storage and DSM to increase the network capacity utilisation and to reduce both wind curtailment and congestion costs.
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Conference paperAunedi M, Štrbac G, Pudjianto D, 2009,
Characterisation of portfolios of distributed energy resources under uncertainty
The paper proposes a model to determine the optimal strategy of offering electricity at the day-ahead market for a portfolio of Distributed Energy Resources. The stochastic nature of the problem is taken into account through uncertainty of generator output and forecasts of day-ahead and imbalance prices. The model attempts to maximise the expected profit of the portfolio when exposed to imbalance prices and output uncertainty. Portfolios analysed included conventional generators, wind generators, or both. The results indicate that the proposed approach is able to adapt the offering strategy to the risk profile in different times of the day. Also, significant synergic effects are demonstrated when wind and conventional generators are aggregated into a single portfolio, due to increased flexibility in internal portfolio balancing.
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Conference paperCao DM, Pudjianto D, Strbac G, et al., 2009,
Examination of the impact of possible distribution network design on network losses
In the present climate where reducing CO2 emissions is of increasing importance, reducing losses is becoming one of the important factors considered in distribution network design and operational strategies. This paper simulates various potential network design scenarios using generic distribution network models and evaluates their impact on network losses.
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Conference paperHowey DA, Holmes AS, Pullen KR, 2009,
Measurement of stator heat transfer in air-cooled axial flux permanent magnet machines
, 35th Annual Conference of the IEEE-Industrial-Electronics-Society (IECON 2009), Publisher: IEEE, Pages: 1197-1202 -
Journal articleHowey DA, Pullen KR, Holmes AS, 2009,
Radially resolved measurement of stator heat transfer in a rotor-stator disc system
, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol: 53, Pages: 491-501, ISSN: 0017-9310This paper describes a new experimental method for measuring stator heat transfer in a rotor–stator disc system using an electrical heater array. The system is partially blocked at the periphery, with radial outflow of rotor-pumped air from an inlet at stator centre. The aim is to improve thermal performance prediction for air-cooled disc type electrical machines. Local Nusselt numbers were measured for 0.6<r/R<1 at three non-dimensional gap ratios G=g/R=(0.0106,0.0212,0.0297) and rotational Reynolds numbers 3.7e4less-than-or-equals, slantReθless-than-or-equals, slant5.6e5. Transition at the stator is observed to occur at Reθ>3e5 for all gap ratios. Increased Nusselt numbers at the periphery are observed for all Reθ and G because of the ingress of ambient air along the stator due to the rotor pumping effect.
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Journal articleThommyppillai M, Evangelou S, Sharp RS, 2009,
Advances in the development of a virtual car driver
, MULTIBODY SYSTEM DYNAMICS, Vol: 22, Pages: 245-267, ISSN: 1384-5640- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 20
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Journal articleChan PKW, Chung HS-H, Hui SYR, 2009,
A Generalized Theory of Boundary Control for a Single-Phase Multilevel Inverter Using Second-Order Switching Surface
, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER ELECTRONICS, Vol: 24, Pages: 2298-2313, ISSN: 0885-8993- Cite
- Citations: 35
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Journal articleCarnevale D, Astolfi A, 2009,
Hybrid Observer for Global Frequency Estimation of Saturated Signals
, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AUTOMATIC CONTROL, Vol: 54, Pages: 2461-2464, ISSN: 0018-9286- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 13
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Conference paperAcha S, Green TC, Shah N, 2009,
Impacts of plug-in hybrid vehicles and combined heat and power technologies on electric and gas distribution network losses
, 2009 IEEE PES/IAS Conference on Sustainable Alternative Energy (SAE), Publisher: IEEE, Pages: 1-7Distribution network operators (DNOs) require strategies that can offset the tradeoffs new embedded technologies have on their assets. This paper employs modelling to show that through control device manipulation, gas and electric (G&E) network operators can influence savings in energy losses under the presence of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and combined heat and power technologies (CHPs). An integrated gas and electric optimal power flow (OPF) tool is introduced to undertake various case studies. The OPF tool evaluates the technical impacts experienced in the networks when DNOs apply a "plug and forget" operation strategy and then compares the results against a "loss minimisation" strategy. Results show the benefits in applying different strategies are more considerable in electric networks than in gas networks. The study corroborates that an integrated G&E analysis offers a fresh perspective for stakeholders in evaluating energy service networks performance under different operation strategies.
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Journal articleThommyppillai M, Evangelou S, Sharp RS, 2009,
Rear-heavy car control by adaptive linear optimal preview
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Journal articleSpjotvold J, Kerrigan EC, Mayne DQ, et al., 2009,
Inf-sup control of discontinuous piecewise affine systems
, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBUST AND NONLINEAR CONTROL, Vol: 19, Pages: 1471-1492, ISSN: 1049-8923- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 2
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Journal articleStrbac G, Ramsay C, Moreno R, 2009,
This Sustainable Isle
, IEEE POWER & ENERGY MAGAZINE, Vol: 7, Pages: 44-52, ISSN: 1540-7977- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 3
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Journal articleAndrieu V, Praly L, Astolfi A, 2009,
Asymptotic tracking of a reference trajectory by output-feedback for a class of non linear systems
, SYSTEMS & CONTROL LETTERS, Vol: 58, Pages: 652-663, ISSN: 0167-6911- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 20
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Journal articleBlanchini F, Parisini T, Pellegrino FA, et al., 2009,
High-Gain Adaptive Control: A Derivative-Based Approach
, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AUTOMATIC CONTROL, Vol: 54, Pages: 2164-2169, ISSN: 0018-9286- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 14
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Conference paperThommyppillai M, Evangelou S, Sharp RS, 2009,
Towards a Practical Virtual Racing-Car Driver
, European Control Conference 2009 -
Journal articleHui SYR, Qin YX, 2009,
A General Photo-Electro-Thermal Theory for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Systems
, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol: 24, Pages: 1967-1976 -
Journal articleYan W, Hui SYR, Chung HS-H, 2009,
Energy Saving of Large-Scale High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Lighting Networks Using a Central Reactive Power Control System
, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS, Vol: 56, Pages: 3069-3078, ISSN: 0278-0046- Cite
- Citations: 44
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Journal articleCasagrande D, Astolfi A, Parisini T, 2009,
Switching-Driving Lyapunov Function and the Stabilization of the Ball-and-Plate System
, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AUTOMATIC CONTROL, Vol: 54, Pages: 1881-1886, ISSN: 0018-9286- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 17
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Journal articleJabr RA, Pal BC, 2009,
Ordinal optimisation approach for locating and sizing of distributed generation
, IET GENERATION TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION, Vol: 3, Pages: 713-723, ISSN: 1751-8687- Author Web Link
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- Citations: 122
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