Luigi Pariota, Sebastian Rosario Pastore, F. Timpone
{"title":"Modelling components for the fuel consumption investigation in Model In the Loop environment: Parameter tuning for an ecological fully-adaptive cruise control system","authors":"Luigi Pariota, Sebastian Rosario Pastore, F. Timpone","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555690","url":null,"abstract":"The research presented here is framed in the area of the design of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS), carried out in the so-called automotive V-Cycle. In particular we concentrated our effort at the Model In the Loop (MIL) level. Indeed we developed an additional component for the fuel consumption evaluation at the MIL stage. The developed component has been based on the combination of a simplified model of the vehicle dynamics, and a fuel consumption model calibrated in previous experiments. The developed module is used for tuning the parameters of an Ecological fully Adaptive Cruise Control System.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131103128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"LV distribution system modelling for distributed energy resources","authors":"A. D. Di Fazio, M. Russo, S. Valeri, M. De Santis","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555679","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555679","url":null,"abstract":"A key issue in LV distribution system management and control is to increase the flexibility of the existing networks so as to allow a large spread of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). In this perspective, virtual levels of aggregation, called Virtual Microgrids (VMs), are introduced, which are composed of parts of the distribution networks including different types of DERs and their control systems. To identify the VMs it is necessary to model the impact of DERs on the voltages and power flows of the LV distribution networks and to aggregate them on the basis of their impact on specific control actions. This paper proposes, as the first step, a new model of the LV distribution system derived from the DistFlow equations. The model expresses the variations of the electrical variables of the LV network as linear functions of the DERs injections, thus proving to be suitable for the VM definition. In a case study, a comparison of the results given by the proposed model with the load flow solutions is discussed and the evaluation of the impact of the DERs on the nodal voltages of a LV distribution system is analyzed.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"114 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116520663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A thermoelectric energy harvester with a single switch unified control for autonomous applications","authors":"S. Siouane, S. Jovanovic, P. Poure","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555738","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555738","url":null,"abstract":"In the past decades, due to the increasing environmental concerns, many research works have targeted the use of energy harvesting technologies as an alternative to the fossil fuels. Free availability of heat makes harvesting energy from Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs) as one of the most viable sources of electricity. In a thermoelectric energy harvester, it is mandatory to perform Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), aiming at maximizing the extracted energy irrespective of the temperature gradient conditions. The Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) MPPT method appears as the most widely used and suitable for TEGs. Moreover, the output voltage across the load must also be regulated. To perform MPPT and output voltage control simultaneously, conventional two-stage DC-DC converters are usually used. In this paper, we propose an unified control for a Single Switch DC-DC Converter (SSC), performing both, the MPPT and the output voltage control. Moreover, the reduction of the number of switches decreases the cost of the harvester as well as the size and the control complexity. The resulting harvester has been modeled and simulated; the results confirm the effectiveness and the robustness of the simultaneous MPPT and output voltage regulation.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127729642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Saponara, Simone De Santis, R. Roncella, R. Saletti, D. Benedetti, Jacopo Agnelli
{"title":"Design of a multi-channel LED lighting system on flexible supports for high-end 2-wheel vehicles","authors":"S. Saponara, Simone De Santis, R. Roncella, R. Saletti, D. Benedetti, Jacopo Agnelli","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555794","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents the design of a lighting system for 2-wheel vehicles based on LEDs (light emitting diodes). A light management system is proposed to control an array of 7 LED drivers through an 8-bit processor. Each driver integrates a switching DC/DC converter to modulate the light intensity of a string of LEDs and to regulate the power supply provided by a 5 V 10 Ah power bank based on Li-ion cells. Each LED string is fabricated on a flexible substrate to allow the integration of the lighting system in the chassis of the vehicle. The resulting flexible LED strings can easily be adapted to the vehicle design and shape. The system has experimentally been tested on a high-end electric-bike with a composite frame.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128083919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A method for in-situ characterization of PMSM traction machines","authors":"S. Hall, R. Andersson, M. Alakula","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555698","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555698","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a method that characterizes permanent magnet synchronous traction machines connected to the drivetrain of vehicles. The method does not need additional equipment but uses the control system of the vehicle to conduct the tests. The voltage reference from the control system together with measurements of the angular frequency yield the electromagnetic characteristics of the machine after a set of accelerations and retardations. The method can also detect an increase in the speed-dependent losses by comparing the present mechanical dynamics to earlier measurements. Simulations show that the principle of the method works well, which points towards a potential to contribute to a more efficient traction machine evaluation.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"10 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131829759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Milanés-Montero, Eva GonzálezRomera, F. Barrero-González, E. Romero-Cadaval, A. Moreno-Muñoz
{"title":"Local energy micro-storage systems in smart communities with active, reactive and harmonic control","authors":"M. Milanés-Montero, Eva GonzálezRomera, F. Barrero-González, E. Romero-Cadaval, A. Moreno-Muñoz","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555454","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims to provide control strategies for distributed micro-storage energy systems at the residential level to contribute to smart grid goals. The operation of local Energy Storage Systems (ESS) at homes in a Smart Community with distributed generation based of renewable energies is analyzed by simulation. Each individual home receive the active and reactive power set-points from the Smart Community Energy Management System (SCEMS), acting as an aggregator of resources in the community according to the expected demand and production. Besides, in case the ESS has got available capacity, once the SCEMS requirements are satisfied, it is used to inject the harmonic current components demanded by the household circuitry. It allows a local improvement in the power quality of the demanded current, and so contributes to the global power quality consumption of the community. Simulation results showing the operation of the local ESS are presented to validate the proposed control strategies.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134475257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental study on tensioned wire maintenance concept for tidal current turbine","authors":"C. Jo, Chan-Hoe Goo, Su-Jin Hwang, M. Kim","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555648","url":null,"abstract":"Even tidal current power can extract electricity from ocean current, it is to be installed and operated in a high current speed regions. Having a limited accessible window, it is very important and critical to minimize the retrieval and installation duration. Also the driverless scheme is very efficient to reduce any hazard to the diver during the maintenance in the limited working hours. The maintenance scheme is to be developed as per the site conditions and also the device configurations and specifications. In this paper, a tensioned wire maintenance concept developed for HAT (Horizontal Axis Turbine) device is introduced with the experimental approaches at various current speeds.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130336288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Paolozzi, M. Abbrescia, G. Righini, I. Ciufolini, C. Paris, L. Schirone, G. Sindoni, S. Bianco, L. Benussi, D. Piccolo, G. Saviano, M. Mazziotta
{"title":"A proposal for a nanosatellite for cosmic ray detection","authors":"A. Paolozzi, M. Abbrescia, G. Righini, I. Ciufolini, C. Paris, L. Schirone, G. Sindoni, S. Bianco, L. Benussi, D. Piccolo, G. Saviano, M. Mazziotta","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555845","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555845","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we present a nanosatellite for cosmic ray detection. The main payload is constituted by a particle detector. A second payload may be constituted by the control unit of an innovative type of photovoltaic cells that will have a twofold objective: test the performances and provide additional power to the nanosatellite. It is under investigation the possibility of using a propulsion module in case, later in the phase A study, will be realized an additional advantage to transfer the orbit from circular (the most commonly used in commercial launches) to elliptical. Launch opportunities are relatively frequent since the market of nanosatellites is rapidly increasing and launch providers are including those into their business. The service module will provide power, radio communication, on board computer and attitude control. Thermal control will be achieved passively by the use of paint with proper absorptivity and emissivity and thermal blankets. The problem with this approach is that paint and solar cells have to share the external surface of the nanosatellite, unless a deployable solar array will be included. Besides being an important carrier of information from sources in our galaxy and beyond, cosmic rays may have influence in the terrestrial environment as well as in the technologically advanced human activities, such as orbiting satellites and human spaceflight. The objective of the satellite will be twofold: to train students with hands-on activities through all the phases of a space mission and the development of particle detectors as well as to study the properties of the detected cosmic rays with possible implication in fundamental physics and Earth environmental studies.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115363892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Semen Uimonen, Toni Tukia, M. Lehtonen, M. Siikonen
{"title":"Modelling the daily energy consumption of escalators with various passenger volumes","authors":"Semen Uimonen, Toni Tukia, M. Lehtonen, M. Siikonen","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555401","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines dynamics of escalator energy consumption in different passenger volumes with a simulation model of an existing escalator pair installation. The model segregates the energy consumption into components by operation mode and carried passenger mass. The simulation results emphasize the energy consumption of an intermittent escalator to depend highly on the passenger traffic volume. Changes in volume affect the share of energy consumption components and achievable savings by energy efficient features. In low traffic, equipped energy saving features drastically reduce energy consumption. Findings of this paper are applicable as supportive material in the selection process of escalators to assure cost-efficient and high-energy performance escalator systems.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115847498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Load management by voltage optimization: Experimental investigation of voltage variation effect on lighting loads","authors":"R. Faranda, H. Hafezi, Z. Shafizadeh, A. Fontana","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555749","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555749","url":null,"abstract":"Load power demand management is important both for final users and for Distributed System Operators (DSOs) in order to manage their network load profile. So several strategies were adopted to get this result, but nowadays the new technologies in electrical loads as lighting systems are changing the electrical loads behaviour. Therefore, it is necessary to reconsider techniques of voltage optimization and their validation. The paper investigates voltage variation effects on several lighting loads. Effect of voltage variation on both Active and Reactive power consumption are taken into account and results are reported in the work.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"259 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116233040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}