A new method for real time computation of power quality indices based on instantaneous space phasors

One of the important issues about using renewable energy is the integration of dispersed generation in the distribution networks. Previous experience has shown that the integration of dispersed generation can improve voltage profile in the network, decrease loss, etc. but can create safety and technical problems as well. This work report the application of the instantaneous space phasors and the instantaneous complex power in observing performances of the distribution networks with dispersed generators in steady state. New IEEE apparent power definition, the so-called Buchholz-Goodhue effective apparent power, as well as new proposed power quality (oscillation) index in the three-phase distribution systems with unbalanced loads and dispersed generators, are applied. Results obtained from several case studies using IEEE 34 nodes test network are presented and discussed. (C) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Time evolution of the Wigner function in discrete quantum phase space for a soluble quasi-spin model

The discrete phase space approach to quantum mechanics of degrees of freedom without classical counterparts is applied to the many-fermions/quasi-spin Lipkin model. The Wi:ner function is written for some chosen states associated to discrete angle and angular momentum variables, and the rime evolution is numerically calculated using the discrete von Neumnnn-Liouville equation. Direct evidences in the lime evolution of the Wigner function are extracted that identify a tunnelling effect. A connection with a SU(2)-based semiclassical continuous approach to the Lipkin model is also presented.

A new Pennsylvanian Oriocrassatellinae from Brazil and the distribution of the genus Oriocrassatella in space and time

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Wide localized solitons in systems with time- and space-modulated nonlinearities

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A new method for real time computation of power quality indices based on instantaneous space phasors

One of the important issues about using renewable energy is the integration of dispersed generation in the distribution networks. Previous experience has shown that the integration of dispersed generation can improve voltage profile in the network, decrease loss etc. but can create safety and technical problems as well, This work report the application of the instantaneous space phasors and the instantaneous complex power in observing performances of the distribution networks with dispersed generators in steady state. New IEEE apparent power definition, the so called Buccholz-Goodhue apparent power, as well as new proposed power quality (oscillation) index in the three-phase distribution systems with unbalanced loads and dispersed generators, are applied. Results obtained from several case studies using IEEE 34 nodes test network are presented and discussed.

Time-like and space-like pion form factors within front-form dynamics

An approach for a unified description of the pion electromagnetic form factor in the space- and time-like regions, within a constituent quark model on the light front is briefly illustrated. Three main ingredients enter our approach: i) the on-shell quark-hadron vertex functions in the valence sector, ii) the dressed photon vertex where a photon decays in a quark-antiquark pair, and iii) the emission and absorption amplitudes of a pion by a quark. © 2005 American Institute of Physics.

Using state-space techniques to represent frequency dependent single-phase lines directly in time domain

This paper proposes to use a state-space technique to represent a frequency dependent line for simulating electromagnetic transients directly in time domain. The distributed nature of the line is represented by a multiple 1t section network made up of the lumped parameters and the frequency dependence of the per unit longitudinal parameters is matched by using a rational function. The rational function is represented by its equivalent circuit with passive elements. This passive circuit is then inserted in each 1t circuit of the cascade that represents the line. Because the system is very sparse, it is possible to use a sparsity technique to store only nonzero elements of this matrix for saving space and running time. The model was used to simulate the energization process of a 10 km length single-phase line. ©2008 IEEE.

Phase space properties and chaotic transport for a particle moving in a time dependent step potential well

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Wide vector solitons in systems with time- and space-modulated nonlinearities

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Stochastic simulation of time-series models combined with geostatistics to predict water-table scenarios in a Guarani Aquifer System outcrop area, Brazil

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Nickel in soil and maize plants grown on an oxisol treated over a long time with sewage sludge

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Time-periodic perturbation of a Lienard equation with an unbounded homoclinic loop

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Short Lyapunov time: a method for identifying confined chaos

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Evasive Maneuvers in Space Debris Environment and Technological Parameters

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Densidade do solo e infiltração de água como indicadores da qualidade física de um Latossolo Vermelho distrófico em recuperação

A necessidade cada vez maior de alimentos, espaço e condições para sobrevivência faz com que as interferências antrópicas no ambiente sejam cada vez maiores. Solos intensivamente cultivados e de forma inadequada são degradados, assim como a construção de obras civis no meio rural sem atender à legislação pertinente tudo isso tem ocasionado problemas ao meio. Várias técnicas têm sido utilizadas para recuperar esses solos, sendo a principal delas a adição de MO. Contudo, informações sobre tempo para recuperação do solo, influência dos tipos de material orgânico e indicadores das alterações ainda são escassas. Este trabalho objetivou avaliar a recuperação das propriedades de um Latossolo Vermelho distrófico, de onde foi retirado material usado na terraplanagem e nas fundações da usina hidrelétrica de Ilha Solteira-SP, utilizando-se como indicadores de qualidade física a densidade do solo e a taxa de infiltração de água. A pesquisa foi feita em uma área onde se retirou uma camada de solo de 8,60 m. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, com cinco repetições e cinco tratamentos: testemunha (solo exposto sem técnicas de recuperação); espécie arbórea gonçalo-alves (Astronium fraxinifolium Schott); gonçalo-alves + feijão-de-porco (Canavalia ensiformis); gonçalo-alves + nabo forrageiro (Raphanus sativus); e gonçalo-alves + gramínea (Brachiaria decumbens) + lodo de esgoto (60 Mg ha-1). A densidade do solo foi avaliada antes e 356 dias após a implantação dos tratamentos, e a infiltração de água no solo foi determinada 188 dias depois da instalação dos tratamentos. Concluiu-se que ocorrem melhorias na qualidade do solo quando efetuado o seu preparo e a adição de lodo de esgoto e adubos verdes. A densidade do solo e a infiltração de água do solo são bons indicadores na avaliação dessas melhorias. As diferentes fontes de MO adicionadas ao solo e a ação do preparo deste interagem de maneira semelhante na recuperação da sua qualidade, porém a combinação lodo de esgoto mais braquiária proporciona maior altura de planta da espécie gonçalo-alves.