A method for improving the level of reliability of distribution systems is presented by employing an integrated voltage sag mitigation method that comprises a two-staged strategy,namely,distribution network reconfigur...A method for improving the level of reliability of distribution systems is presented by employing an integrated voltage sag mitigation method that comprises a two-staged strategy,namely,distribution network reconfiguration(DNR)followed by DSTATCOM placement.Initially,an optimal DNR is applied to reduce the propagated voltage sags during the test period.The second stage involves optimal placement of the DSTATCOM to assist the already reconfigured network.The gravitational search algorithm is used in the process of optimal DNR and in placing DSTATCOM.Reliability assessment is performed using the well-known indices.The simulation results show that the proposed method is efficient and feasible for improving the level of system reliability.展开更多
A predictive current control algorithm for the Buck-Boost DC-DC converter is presented in this paper. The continuous time model of the system is properly introduced, then, by imposing a proper PWM modulation pattern, ...A predictive current control algorithm for the Buck-Boost DC-DC converter is presented in this paper. The continuous time model of the system is properly introduced, then, by imposing a proper PWM modulation pattern, its discrete time model is achieved. This last one is successfully employed in determining the steady state locus of the Buck-Boost converter, both in CCM （continuous conduction mode） and DCM （discontinuous conduction mode）. A novel continuous time equivalent circuit of the converter is introduced too, with the aim of determining a ripple free representation of the state variables of the system, over both transient and steady state operation. Then, a predictive current control algorithm, suitable in both CCM and DCM, is developed and properly checked by means of computer simulations. The corresponding results have highlighted the effectiveness of the proposed modelling and of the predictive control algorithm, both in CCM and DCM.展开更多
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文摘A method for improving the level of reliability of distribution systems is presented by employing an integrated voltage sag mitigation method that comprises a two-staged strategy,namely,distribution network reconfiguration(DNR)followed by DSTATCOM placement.Initially,an optimal DNR is applied to reduce the propagated voltage sags during the test period.The second stage involves optimal placement of the DSTATCOM to assist the already reconfigured network.The gravitational search algorithm is used in the process of optimal DNR and in placing DSTATCOM.Reliability assessment is performed using the well-known indices.The simulation results show that the proposed method is efficient and feasible for improving the level of system reliability.
文摘A predictive current control algorithm for the Buck-Boost DC-DC converter is presented in this paper. The continuous time model of the system is properly introduced, then, by imposing a proper PWM modulation pattern, its discrete time model is achieved. This last one is successfully employed in determining the steady state locus of the Buck-Boost converter, both in CCM （continuous conduction mode） and DCM （discontinuous conduction mode）. A novel continuous time equivalent circuit of the converter is introduced too, with the aim of determining a ripple free representation of the state variables of the system, over both transient and steady state operation. Then, a predictive current control algorithm, suitable in both CCM and DCM, is developed and properly checked by means of computer simulations. The corresponding results have highlighted the effectiveness of the proposed modelling and of the predictive control algorithm, both in CCM and DCM.
