SIDO coupled inductor-based high voltage conversion ratio DC–DC converter with three operations

Abstract Here, a single‐input, dual output (SIDO) coupled inductor‐based high voltage conversion ratio DC–DC converter is proposed. The proposed converter has the capability of operating as a SIDO converter in a way that the terminal of the input voltage source is exchangeable among the three ports. Therefore, there are three different operation modes for the proposed converter. The voltage conversion ratios of the high voltage ports over the low voltage port can be improved by increasing the turn ratio of the coupled inductors. The main advantage of the proposed converter is achieving high voltage gains with lower number of components for the whole range of duty cycles comparing to the conventional multi‐port high voltage gain converters. Moreover, two output voltages of the proposed converter can be simultaneously regulated on different constant levels with a good precision. In this study, the voltage conversion ratios, the inductors’ average currents, the voltage and current stress on the switches are calculated theoretically. Finally, an experimental prototype of 30 V input and 410, 260 V outputs with the power 510 W is implemented and the results are verifying the theoretical ones

Coordinated operation and control of VSC based multiterminal high voltage DC transmission systems

This paper deals with a multiterminal voltage source converter (VSC)-based high voltage dc transmission system (M-HVDC) connecting offshore wind farms to onshore ac grids. Three M-HVDC configurations studied, each with different control strategies. The voltage–current characteristics of VSCs are presented and VSC converter operation with different output powers from offshore wind farms is assessed. A generalized droop control strategy is mainly used to realize autonomous coordination among converters without the need of communication. Operation of the three configurations with respect to their control system is analyzed through PSCAD/EMTDC simulations and experimentation. Results show control performance during wind power change, eventual permanent VSC disconnection, and change in power demand from the ac grid side converter

Impact of lipid sources on quality traits of medical cannabis-based oil preparations

The feasibility of the use of two lipid sources and their impact on the cannabinoid profile, terpene fingerprint, and degradation products in medical cannabis oil preparations during 3 months of refrigerated storage time were investigated. LCHRMS-Orbitrap® and HS-SPME coupled to GC-MS for the investigation of targeted and untargeted cannabinoids, terpenes, and lipid degradation products in Bedrocan® and Bediol® macerated oils were used as analytical approaches. As regards the cannabinoid trend during 90 days of storage, there were no differences between PhEur-grade olive oil (OOPH) and medium-chain triglycerides oil (MCT oil) coupled to a good stability of preparations for the first 60 days both in Bedrocan® and Bediol® oils. MCT lipid source extracted a significant concentration of terpenes compared to olive oil. Terpenes showed a different scenario since MCT oil displayed the strongest extraction capacity and conservation trend of all compounds during the shelf life. Terpenes remained stable throughout the entire storage period in MCT formulations while a significant decrease after 15 and 30 days in Bediol® and Bedrocan® was observed in olive oil. Therefore, MCT oil could be considered a more suitable lipid source compared to olive oil involved in the extraction of medical cannabis for magistral preparations.Fil: Ramella, Alberto. Farmacia Dott.ri Giuliana E Alberto Ramellasas; ItaliaFil: Roda, Gabriella. Università degli Studi di Milano; ItaliaFil: Pavlovic, Radmila. Universita Degli Studi Di Milano. Medicina Veterinaria. Dipartimento Di Scienze Veterinarie Per la Salute.; ItaliaFil: Cas, Michele Dei. Università degli Studi di Milano; ItaliaFil: Casagni, Eleonora. Università degli Studi di Milano; ItaliaFil: Mosconi, Giacomo. Universita Degli Studi Di Milano. Medicina Veterinaria. Dipartimento Di Scienze Veterinarie Per la Salute.; ItaliaFil: Cecati, Francisco Miguel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - San Luis. Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnología Química. Universidad Nacional de San Luis. Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia. Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnología Química; ArgentinaFil: Minghetti, Paola. Università degli Studi di Milano; ItaliaFil: Grizzetti, Carlo. Ospedale Di Circolofondazione Macchi, Asst Sette Laghi; Itali

A review of architectures and concepts for intelligence in future electric energy system

Renewable energy sources are one key enabler to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and to cope with the anthropogenic climate change. Their intermittent behavior and limited storage capabilities present a new challenge to power system operators to maintain power quality and reliability. Additional technical complexity arises from the large number of small distributed generation units and their allocation within the power system. Market liberalization and changing regulatory framework lead to additional organizational complexity. As a result, the design and operation of the future electric energy system have to be redefined. Sophisticated information and communication architectures, automation concepts, and control approaches are necessary in order to manage the higher complexity of so-called smart grids. This paper provides an overview of the state of the art and recent developments enabling higher intelligence in future smart grids. The integration of renewable sources and storage systems into the power grids is analyzed. Energy management and demand response methods and important automation paradigms and domain standards are also reviewed.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Differential Flatness-Based Performance Enhancement of a Vector Controlled VSC with an LCL-Filter for Weak Grids

In this paper, a novel single-loop flatness-based controller (FBC) is proposed to control the grid-side current in a shunt converter connected to a weak grid through an LCL-filter. After its mathematical description, the paper reports controller implementation and some performance comparisons with two distinct implementations of the widely diffused vector current control approach, during balanced and unbalanced grid voltages, and weak grid conditions. Obtained results highlight higher tracking capability and better dynamic response of the proposed FBC. Moreover, because of its reduced negative conductance region, unstable behaviors that can be observed in weak grids appear significantly improved due to a reduced influence of the phase-locked loop system

A survey on smart grid potential applications and communication requirements

Information and communication technologies (ICT) represent a fundamental element in the growth and performance of smart grids. A sophisticated, reliable and fast communication infrastructure is, in fact, necessary for the connection among the huge amount of distributed elements, such as generators, substations, energy storage systems and users, enabling a real time exchange of data and information necessary for the management of the system and for ensuring improvements in terms of efficiency, reliability, flexibility and investment return for all those involved in a smart grid: producers, operators and customers. This paper overviews the issues related to the smart grid architecture from the perspective of potential applications and the communications requirements needed for ensuring performance, flexible operation, reliability and economics.http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=9424hb2016Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineerin