The structure and the dynamics of poly(vinyl methyl ether) PVME and in PVME concentrated water solution : a study by neutron scattering and fully atomistic molecular dynamics simulations

175 p. : il.

Quantum simulations of relativistic quantum physics in circuit QED

We present a scheme for simulating relativistic quantum physics in circuit quantum electrodynamics. By using three classical microwave drives, we show that a superconducting qubit strongly coupled to a resonator field mode can be used to simulate the dynamics of the Dirac equation and Klein paradox in all regimes. Using the same setup we also propose the implementation of the Foldy-Wouthuysen canonical transformation, after which the time derivative of the position operator becomes a constant of the motion.

Enhanced Operation of Electricity Distribution Grids Through Smart Metering PLC Network Monitoring, Analysis and Grid Conditioning

Low Voltage (LV) electricity distribution grid operations can be improved through a combination of new smart metering systems' capabilities based on real time Power Line Communications (PLC) and LV grid topology mapping. This paper presents two novel contributions. The first one is a new methodology developed for smart metering PLC network monitoring and analysis. It can be used to obtain relevant information from the grid, thus adding value to existing smart metering deployments and facilitating utility operational activities. A second contribution describes grid conditioning used to obtain LV feeder and phase identification of all connected smart electric meters. Real time availability of such information may help utilities with grid planning, fault location and a more accurate point of supply management.

Towards complex system design and management in the engineering domain – the smart grid challenge

This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in “Emergence: Complexity and Organization”, 15 (2), pp. 14-22 (2013), copyright Taylor & Francis.

Modeling smart grids as complex systems through the implementation of intelligent hubs

ICINCO 2010

Análisis del comportamiento de diferentes tecnologías de aerogeneradores ante ráfagas de viento y huecos de tensión

[ES]Ante el desarrollo que está experimentando la energía eólica en la actualidad, suponiendo un porcentaje cada vez más elevado de la totalidad de la potencia instalada, la adecuación de los requisitos técnicos que ha de cumplir esta tecnología para minimizar su impacto sobre la red eléctrica se ha convertido en una prioridad. Para aprovechar al máximo los beneficios medioambientales que presenta el aprovechamiento del viento como fuente de energía, se deben estudiar alternativas para mejorar su comportamiento ante ráfagas de viento y huecos de tensión. En este documento se incluye una breve explicación del funcionamiento de las tres diferentes tecnologías de aerogeneradores, así como los problemas que derivan de la aparición de huecos de tensión y el comportamiento que presentan ante variaciones en la velocidad de viento. Se comprueba, a su vez, el modo de operación y la eficacia de las posibles soluciones que existen en la actualidad para minimizar el impacto que los inconvenientes de la energía eólica tienen sobre la red y la calidad del suministro eléctrico mediante la realización de simulaciones.

Collective dynamics of glass-forming polymers at intermediate length scales: a synergetic combination of neutron scattering, atomistic simulations and theoretical modelling

Qens/wins 2014 - 11th International Conference on Quasielastic Neutron Scattering and 6th International Workshop on Inelastic Neutron Spectrometers / editado por:Frick, B; Koza, MM; Boehm, M; Mutka, H

Self-Similarity and helical symmetry in vortex generator flow simulations

According to experimental observations, the vortices generated by vortex generators have previously been observed to be self-similar for both the axial (u(z)) and azimuthal (u(circle minus)) velocity profiles. Further, the measured vortices have been observed to obey the criteria for helical symmetry. This is a powerful result, since it reduces the highly complex flow to merely four parameters. In the present work, corresponding computer simulations using Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations have been carried out and compared to the experimental observations. The main objective of this study is to investigate how well the simulations can reproduce the physics of the flow and if the same analytical model can be applied. Using this model, parametric studies can be significantly reduced and, further, reliable simulations can substantially reduce the costs of the parametric studies themselves.