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Robust fuzzy PSS design using ABC
This paper presents an Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm to tune optimal rule-base of a Fuzzy Power System Stabilizer (FPSS) which leads to damp low frequency oscillation following disturbances in power systems. Thus, extraction of an appropriate set of rules or selection of an optimal set of rules from the set of possible rules is an important and essential step toward the design of any successful fuzzy logic controller. Consequently, in this paper, an ABC based rule generation method is proposed for automated fuzzy PSS design to improve power system stability and reduce the design effort. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated on a 3-machine 9-bus standard power system in comparison with the Genetic Algorithm based tuned FPSS under different loading condition through ITAE performance indices
Design of robust PSS to improve stability of composed LFC and AVR using ABC in deregulated environment
Development of a high-throughput LC-APCI-MS method for the determination of 13 phytoestrogens (including gut microbial metabolites) in human urine and serum
Immunomodulation of veterinary drugs on lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in pigs : influence of gamithromycin and ketoprofen on the acute phase response
An International Comparison of Lower Elementary School Schedules
International comparisons indicate that U.S. students test below other industrialized countries. Researchers identify a shorter school day and year as a possible reason. While recognizing the fundamental differences from country to country, this study focuses on the measurable variables; days of instruction per year and total hours of instruction for lower elementary students. Comparisons with Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and the United States, find that U.S. instructional days are fewer, however, the length of day is longer, and that total annual hours are second only to Japan. The amounts of homework and out of school learning are also discussed. The three month U.S. summer vacation schedule, which results in greater review time, is examined. The Year-Round Education calendar is suggested as an alternative to provide for more continuous learning and to accommodate the needs of the student at ris
Paris Climate Agreement 2015 â EU needs to ensure âsignalâ and âdirectionâ. IES Policy Brief Issue 2014/08/October 2014
Summary.
Parties to the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change are
expected to agree on a new international
climate agreement applicable to all
countries from 2020 at the Paris climate
summit in December 2015. This Policy
Brief investigates the possible role of the
European Union (EU) towards the 2015
Paris climate agreement. It argues for
renewed efforts by the EU at coalition
building with progressive developing
countries, leadership by example and
a more prominent, complementary
role of individual EU member states. It
also argues for a Paris agreement that
provides a strong âsignalâ and âdirectionâ,
and discusses what this may entail
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