Implementation of a DC-DC converter with variable structure control of switched systems

This paper presents a control method for a class of continuous-time switched systems, using state feedback variable structure controllers. The method is applied to the control of a two-cell dc-dc buck converter and a control circuit design using the software PSpice is proposed. The design is based on Lyapunov-Metzler-SPR systems and the performance of the resulting control system is superior to that afforded by a recently-proposed alternative sliding-mode control technique. The dc-dc power converters are very used in industrial applications, for instance, in power systems of hybrid electric vehicles and aircrafts. Good results were obtained and the proposed design is also inexpensive because it uses electric components that can be easily found for the hardware implementation. Future researches on the subject include the hardware validation of the dc-dc converter controller and the robust control design of switched systems, with structural failures. © 2011 IEEE.

A visual tool for building synchronous generator capability curves

Synchronous generators are essential components of electric power systems. They are present both in hydro and thermal power plants, performing the function of converting mechanical into electrical energy. This paper presents a visual approach to manipulate parameters that affect operation limits of synchronous generators, using a specifically designed software. The operating characteristics of synchronous generators, for all possible modes of operation, are revised in order to link the concepts to the graphic objects. The approach matches the distance learning tool requirements and also enriches the learning process by developing student trust and understanding of the concepts involved in building synchronous machine capability curves. © 2012 IEEE.

Proteção Diferencial de Transformadores Usando a Transformada Wavelet

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - FEIS

Controle coordenado de múltiplos dipositivos facts com vistas à estabilidade transitória de SEE

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - FEIS

Agglomeration versus Fragmentation:A Comparison of East Asia and Europe

Inspired by the observed contrasting patterns of industrial distribution in East Asia and Europe, this paper conducts an empirical clarification of the difference in spatial relationships among countries within a region for the electric machinery industry by use of spatial econometric analysis. The results indicate that, while production in the electric machinery industry in a country is positively correlated with that of neighboring countries in East Asia, there is no significant spatial correlation in Europe. Such a difference in spatial interdependence has important implications for economic development in those regions.

Competition and collusion in electrical equipment markets : an economic assessment /

"July 1982."

E und M : Elektrotechnik und Maschinenbau.

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Circuits and machines in electrical engineering

v. 1. Circuits.--v. 2. Machines.

Electrical equipment on movable bridges.

Contribution from Oregon State highway department and U. S. Bureau of public roads.

Electrical design fundamentals.

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Électrotechnique appliquée, machines électriques (théorie, essais et construction)

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Basic electricity for the petroleum industry.

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Alternating-current machines;

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Patents for inventions. Abridgments of specifications relating to electricity and magnetism. Division[s] I- ...

Abridgments from the earliest date to the end of 1866 will be found in the general series, published 1859-70 in two volumes, together constituting Part I of abridgments on these subjects. It was intended to republish material from the general series as Part I of each of the Division volumes, but this wasnot done for Div. I-III. It was done for vols. IV-VI.

Die Hebezeuge : Theorie und Kritik ausgeführter Konstruktionen, mit besonderer Berücksichtigung der elektrischen Anlagen, ein Handbuch für Ingenieure, Techniker und Studierende /

Vol. 3: Figurentafeln und Krahntabellen.