G. Cafaro, P. Montegiglio, F. Torelli, P. Colella, E. Pons, R. Tommasini, G. Valtorta
{"title":"Global earthing systems: Characterization of buried metallic parts","authors":"G. Cafaro, P. Montegiglio, F. Torelli, P. Colella, E. Pons, R. Tommasini, G. Valtorta","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555723","url":null,"abstract":"International Standards IEC 61936-1 and EN 50522 define a Global Earthing System (GES) as the earthing network, created by the interconnection of local earthing systems, that should guarantee the absence of dangerous touch voltages. This is achieved through two effects: the division of the earth fault current between many earthing systems and the creation of a quasi equipotential surface. The second effect can be enhanced by the presence of buried metallic parts, such as light poles and water/gas pipelines, that can modify the earth surface potential profile. In order to characterize these buried conductors, an extensive measurement campaign was organized; in order to determine the resistance to earth of these buried conductors a simplified measurement protocol has been applied to more than 800 metallic objects. In this paper, the measurement set-up, the results and their analysis are reported.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"90 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":"116834211","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}
G. Furriel, A. Alves, W. Calixto, Brunna C. R. Silva, C. A. Matias, U. Silva
{"title":"Methodology for validating measurement systems of soil compaction","authors":"G. Furriel, A. Alves, W. Calixto, Brunna C. R. Silva, C. A. Matias, U. Silva","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555774","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555774","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents methodology for validation of soil compaction measuring devices based on cone index, allowing procedures such as: i) comparison between equipment, ii) analyzes of accuracy and iii) repeatability, important parameters in the validation of measurement instruments. The methodology consists in using soil samples with a particular compaction discretized from the height of the mold used, and the variable compression stress. In addition to measuring quality of the data acquisition the methodology is able to promote evaluation of the influence of factors such as moisture, clay content and pH on the soil compaction.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"72 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":"124785059","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":"Harmonic analysis according to IEC 1000-2-6 of the newly designed drive test field using EMTP-ATP software","authors":"J. Dudek, P. Orság, S. Kocman","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555887","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555887","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this paper is to present the approach of emission levels assessment in the power supply of industrial plant, including data mining and simplified rules for summation of harmonic voltages as described in internal Czech electrical plant power systems standards for distribution network operators. Besides to quality of supply voltages in the point of common coupling, and internal points of coupling, there is other useful information which should be mentioned in the executive summary, and are necessary to submit the overall electrical system study in this field.","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":"129719123","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. Gaiotto, Antonino Laudani, F. R. Fulginei, A. Salvini, E. Cardelli, A. Faba
{"title":"An equipment for photovoltaic panels characterization based on a fully programmable DC-DC converter","authors":"S. Gaiotto, Antonino Laudani, F. R. Fulginei, A. Salvini, E. Cardelli, A. Faba","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555563","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper an equipment aimed to help researchers and engineers in developing new techniques for the effective usage of photovoltaic panels is presented. Basically, the proposed equipment is a fully programmable DC-DC converter, with the capability to produce in output either a lower or an upper voltage, with respect to that delivered by the photovoltaic panel. An advanced microcomputer board inside it provides easy and wide connectivity as well as extensive programming and measurement functionalities. An example of use case for this equipment is the development of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms, but also photovoltaic (PV) panels characterization, by means of their characteristic curves, is possible. A fast prototyping of a battery charger employing a neural network MPPT algorithm is described.","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":"129761690","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}
Nuno Simoes Martins, M. do Rosario A Calado, J. Pombo, S. Mariano
{"title":"Blueberries field irrigation management and monitoring system using PLC based control and wireless sensor network","authors":"Nuno Simoes Martins, M. do Rosario A Calado, J. Pombo, S. Mariano","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555535","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555535","url":null,"abstract":"The irrigation procedure in agriculture is a key factor in achieving good yields and plant performance. Water stress at critical times in the development of the blueberry crop can dramatically affect fruit yield and quality. However, blueberry plants may not show visual signs of stress. An automatic system of irrigation management is essential to long-term plant health. This paper presents a system capable of controlling an irrigation system autonomously. By acquiring humidity and temperature data, the system is capable of deliver proper quantity of water at the most advisable period, through the usage of a Programmable Logic Controller, optimising the water supply. The system is also accessible on the webpage created for it. The project includes wireless communication between the sensors boards and the main control board allowing the user to easily place the sensors wherever he wants.","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":"128492574","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. Ales, M. A. Cherfi Belhadj, D. Moussaoui, J. Schanen, J. Roudet
{"title":"Analytical models synthesis of power electronic converters","authors":"A. Ales, M. A. Cherfi Belhadj, D. Moussaoui, J. Schanen, J. Roudet","doi":"10.22149/TEEE.V2I1.74","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22149/TEEE.V2I1.74","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we proposes a synthesis of different mathematical models of power electronic converters based on Thevenin/Norton equivalent circuits. Those models, composed by impedances and harmonic noise sources, are helpful to predict the conducted ElectroMagnetic Interferences (EMI) generated by converters connected to the electrical network. Moreover, the extracted impedances contribute to improve EMI filters, since they are considered as the filter's load (upstream and downstream filter's sides). The analytical model is tested with PSpice simulations and validated by experimental measurements, from DC frequency until 30MHz.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"38 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":"128711801","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. Corti, G. Superti-Furga, E. Tironi, A. M. Pavan, G. Sulligoi
{"title":"Intentional islanding in medium voltage distribution grids","authors":"M. Corti, G. Superti-Furga, E. Tironi, A. M. Pavan, G. Sulligoi","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555675","url":null,"abstract":"The penetration of Distributed Generators connected to the electric grid requires today new control strategies in order to participate in local ancillary services. This paper presents a control strategy for a Front-End Converter enhancing not only these new requirements but also the intentional islanding for a portion of the public medium voltage distribution grid. The simulation of the proposed control shows that a proper coordination with the Distribution System Operator can guarantee the needed continuity of service of a portion of the MV grid even during emergency mode operations.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"52 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":"128260042","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}
F. Pagliaro, B. Mattoni, Franco Gugliermenti, F. Bisegna, Bartolomeo Azzaro, F. Tomei, Stefano Catucci
{"title":"A roadmap toward the development of Sapienza Smart Campus","authors":"F. Pagliaro, B. Mattoni, Franco Gugliermenti, F. Bisegna, Bartolomeo Azzaro, F. Tomei, Stefano Catucci","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555573","url":null,"abstract":"University campuses are comparable to cities, despite the differences in dimension and kind of structures. The Smart City model can be scaled and adapted to them in order to create a Smart Campus. In this framework the research project SC2 is based on an integrated Smart planning in order to reach this goal. The strength of the project is its methodological approach characterized by 5 key points: planning, integration and collaboration, flexibility and scalability. SC2 is the starting point to transform universities and single urban elements using a framework which can be extended and scaled to different urban contexts.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"38 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":"128629185","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. Sakar, M. Balci, S. H. A. Abdel Aleem, A. Zobaa
{"title":"Hosting capacity assessment and improvement for photovoltaic-based distributed generation in distorted distribution networks","authors":"S. Sakar, M. Balci, S. H. A. Abdel Aleem, A. Zobaa","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555515","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555515","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the hosting (or maximum allowable) capacity of a photovoltaic (PV)-based distributed generation (DG) unit for a typical two bus distorted distribution system, is analyzed. The harmonic constraints, total and individual harmonic distortion limits stated in IEEE Standard 519, and the conventional hosting capacity constraints, bus rms voltage limit and the current carrying capability limit of the supply cables are taken into account. In the analysis, various simulations are carried out to show the effect of the nonlinearity degrees of the loads on the system's hosting capacity. It is clearly seen from the analysis results that the harmonic distortion limits significantly constrain the PV-based DG unit hosting capacity for the higher nonlinearity levels of the consumer. Accordingly, a C-type filter is designed to maximize the hosting capability of the studied system while providing desired power factor and satisfying the harmonic and conventional hosting capacity constraints. Besides, the numerical results are given to point out that a higher allowable hosting capacity is obtained with the proposed filter design approach compared to two traditional filter design approaches, which aims to attain minimization of voltage total harmonic distortion and minimization of current total demand distortion by considering the same constraints of the proposed approach. It is found that passive filters, already planned in the original system, helps in improving the PV-based DG hosting capacity of distribution feeder.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"31 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":"128634351","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}
J. Llamas, D. Bullejos, V. Barranco, M. Ruiz de Adana
{"title":"World location as associated factor for optimal operation model of Parabolic trough Concentrating Solar Thermal Power plants","authors":"J. Llamas, D. Bullejos, V. Barranco, M. Ruiz de Adana","doi":"10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555718","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EEEIC.2016.7555718","url":null,"abstract":"Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) technology provides a competitive source of energy for electricity generation. Within this technology and thanks to its great potential, Cylindrical Parabolic Concentrators (CCP) plants have become the type of electricity generation by renewable solar energy most widely spread around the world [1]. Nonetheless, the plant design and operation model are not unique; they must be adapted to the parameters of solar radiation from each particular location. This work focuses on the search of a mathematical model of CCP for optimal operation options, of double tank molten salt Thermal Energy Storage (TES) size and plant operation, designed for four different world locations. For each world location and within a regulated electric scenario, the analysis of the different ways of operation provides meaningful insights into the electricity generated. Therefore, the plant deployment points of storage tanks size and electric power generation can be established for optimal operation according to each radiation area. This comparative study uses a CCP standard solar thermal plant with 2 blocks of 50MWe net output. Certain parameters have been preset on modelling environment in order to establish a common basis for the model comparisons.","PeriodicalId":246856,"journal":{"name":"2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC)","volume":"101 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":"129359854","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}