A cluster oriented model for dynamically balanced DHTs

In this paper, we refine previous work on a model for a Distributed Hash Table (DHT) with support to dynamic balancement across a set of heterogeneous cluster nodes. We present new high-level entities, invariants and algorithms developed to increase the level of parallelism and globally reduce memory utilization. In opposition to a global distribution mechanism, that relies on complete knowledge about the current distribution of the hash table, we adopt a local approach, based on the division of the DHT into separated regions, that possess only partial knowledge of the global hash table. Simulation results confirm the hypothesis that the increasing of parallelism has as counterpart the degradation of the quality of the balancement achieved with the global approach. However, when compared with Consistent Hashing and our global approach, the same results clarify the relative merits of the extension, showing that, when properly parameterized, the model is still competitive, both in terms of the quality of the distribution and scalability.PRODEP III (grant 5.3/N/199.006/00)SAPIENS (grant 41739/CHS/2001

Control algorithms based on the active and non-active currents for a UPQC without series transformers

This study presents control algorithms for a new unified power quality conditioner (UPQC) without the series transformers that are frequently used to make the insertion of the series converter of the UPQC between the power supply and the load. The behaviour of the proposed UPQC is evaluated in presence of voltage imbalances, as well as under non-sinusoidal voltage-and current conditions. The presented algorithms derive from the concepts involving the active and non-active currents, together with a phase-locked-loop circuit. Based on these real-time algorithms, and considering the proposed hardware topology, the UPQC is able to compensate the harmonic components of the voltages and currents, correct the power factor, and keep the load voltages regulated, all of this in a dynamic way, responding instantaneously to changes in the loads or in the electrical power system. The control algorithms were distributed in a two-DSP digital control architecture, without any communication between them. Consequently, can be increased the sampling frequency of the acquired voltages and currents and improve the UPQC performance. Furthermore, some constraints of the proposed UPQC are evidenced, particularly when the main voltages are imbalanced. Simulation and experimental results are presented to verify the UPQC performance under transient and steady state conditions.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio