UWB Monocycle Generator based on the non-linear effects of an SOA-integrated structure

In this letter, we propose and experimentally demonstrate a novel and single structure to generate ultra-wideband (UWB) pulses by means of the cross-phase modulation present in a semiconductor optical amplifier unified structure. The key components of this system is an integrated Mach-Zehnder interferometer with two semiconductor optical amplifiers and an optical processing unit. The fusion of these two components permits the generation and customization of UWB monocycle pulses. The polarity of the output pulses is easily modified through the single selection of a specific input port. Moreover, the capacity of transmitting several data sequences is demonstrated and the potentiality to adapt the system to different modulation formats is analyzed.

Desarrollo de un sistema de control por DSP para regular generadores sincronos de imanes permanentes

En el siguiente proyecto se va a llevar a cabo la simulación en la plataforma Matlb Simulink de una maquina síncrona de imanes permanentes (MSIP) en su funcionamiento como generador, emulando un aerogenerador con tecnología SGFC. El generador tendrá como variable de consigna la velocidad de giro del eje y se ajustara el sistema de control para que sea capaz de seguir la señal de consigna ante cambios bruscos del par. Posteriormente se va a detallar y construir todos los elementos que se consideren necesarios para, en proyectos futuros, llevar a la práctica en una maquina real este sistema de control ABSTRACT The object of this Project is to carry a simulation in Matlab Simulink of a synchronous permanent magnets machine (MSIP) in its operation as a generator, emulating a wind turbine technology SGFC. The variable setpoint will be the rotational speed of the shaft, the control system will fit so that it is capable of following the setpoint signal before sudden changes of the pair. Afterward the elements considered necessary for to put into practice this control system in a real machine will be detailed.

Magnetic Attitude Control for Satellites in Polar or Sun-Synchronous Orbits

In this work, a new law for magnetic control of satellites in near-polar orbits is presented. This law has been developed for the UMPSat-2 microsatellite, which has been designed and manufactured by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid. The control law is a modification of the B-dot strategy that enables the satellite to control the rotation rate. Besides, the satellite?s equilibrium state is characterized by having the rotation axis perpendicular to the orbit?s plane. The control law described in the present work only needs magnetometers and magnetorquers, as sensors and actuators, respectively, to carry out a successful attitude control on the spacecraft. A description of the analysis is included. Performance and applicability of the proposed method have been demonstrated by control dynamics together with Monte Carlo techniques and by implementing the control law in the UPMSat-2 mission simulator. Results show good performance in terms of acquisition and stability of the satellite rotation rate and orientation with respect to its orbit?s plane.

Field-winding fault detection in synchronous machines with static excitation through frequency response analysis.

Frequency Response Analysis is a well-known technique for the diagnosis of power transformers. Currently, this technique is under research for its application in rotary electrical machines. This paper presents significant results on the application of Frequency Response Analysis to fault detection in field winding of synchronous machines with static excitation. First, the influence of the rotor position on the frequency response is evaluated. Secondly, some relevant test results are shown regarding ground fault and inter-turn fault detection in field windings at standstill condition. The influence of the fault resistance value is also taken into account. This paper also studies the applicability of Frequency Response Analysis in fault detection in field windings while rotating. This represents an important feature because some defects only appear with the machine rated speed. Several laboratory test results show the applicability of this fault detection technique in field windings at full speed with no excitation current.

New Fault-Resistance Estimation Algorithm for Rotor-Winding Ground-Fault Online Location in Synchronous Machines With Static Excitation

New Fault-Resistance Estimation Algorithm for Rotor-Winding Ground-Fault Online Location in Synchronous Machines With Static Excitation