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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Hierarchical Control Architecture"”.
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Control architecture of survivable multi-domain optical networks
… speed benefit of optical transport networks, control architecture have become the focus of research in recent years. In this thesis, I have developed a control plane architecture integrated with a set of algorithms, schemes and protocols. Based on the two-level inter-domain and intra-domain …
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Architectures and algorithms for voltage control in power distribution systems
In this thesis, we propose a hierarchical control architecture for voltage in power distribution networks where there is a separation between the slow time-scale, in which the settings of conventional voltage regulation devices are adjusted, and the fast time-scale, in which voltage regulation …
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Control design and energy optimisation of a buoyant airborne wind turbine
… stability and power maximisation. Therefore, the control strategy for these systems will be imperative for reducing costs and optimising system performance. Through collaboration with Altaeros Energies, this thesis addresses the outstanding stability and performance optimisation for a specific …
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ICT-Enabled Control and Energy Management of Community Microgrids for Resilient Smart Grid Operation
<p>Our research has focused on developing novel controllers and algorithms to enhance the resilience of the power grid and increase its readiness level against major disturbances.<strong></strong></p> <p>The U.S. power grid currently encounters two main challenges: <strong>(1) </strong>the massive …
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Robust Predictive Control for Legged Locomotion
… aims to realize the goal of developing robust control solutions that can enable legged robots to navigate complex unknown environments. The idea of creating articulated-legged machines that can mimic animal locomotion has fueled the imagination of many researchers. These legged robots are …
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Development and Deployment of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies
… impacts of cloud cover and various power factor control strategies are presented. PV penetration levels are limited and depend upon PV generation control strategies and the circuit design and loading. There are tradeoffs in PV generation control concerning circuit voltage variations, circuit …
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Control and Operation of a Microgrid Involving a PEM Fuel Cell Through Analysis and Experimentation
… generators in this prototype microgrid. A control and operation system is developed for the prototype microgrid using LabVlEW program, data acquisition devices, and hardware sensing circuitries. This structure with hierarchical architecture, consisting of a control center at a supervisory …