M. Arena, F. Cheli, D. Zaninelli, A. Capasso, R. Lamedica, A. Piccolo
{"title":"Smart mobility for sustainability","authors":"M. Arena, F. Cheli, D. Zaninelli, A. Capasso, R. Lamedica, A. Piccolo","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666811","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with an innovative concept for smart and sustainable urban mobility system. Both technical and economic aspects will be analyzed.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121174844","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}
E. R. Sanseverino, N. Quang, G. Zizzo, M. L. Di Silvestre, J. Guerrero
{"title":"A parametric study on unbalanced three phase islanded microgrids with inverter interfaced units","authors":"E. R. Sanseverino, N. Quang, G. Zizzo, M. L. Di Silvestre, J. Guerrero","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666793","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the solution of the power flow for unbalanced three phase microgrids systems is proposed. The study aims at the integration of inverter interfaced units using the control law used for primary voltage and frequency regulation, so as to take into account possible small variations of these parameters to account for sudden load changes. The proposed study deals with unbalanced systems which is the typical case of small distribution systems and shows how the power losses term varies as the regulators parameters vary as well, thus showing that these are sensitive parameters that could have an important role in optimal management of such systems.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115828592","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. Caruso, V. Cecconi, G. Cipriani, V. Di Dio, A. D. Di Tommaso, F. Genduso, D. La Cascia, R. Lauricella, R. Liga, R. Miceli, G. Prestigiacomo, G. Ricco Galluzzo, M. Trapanese
{"title":"A photovoltaic charging system of an electrically assisted tricycle for touristic purposes","authors":"M. Caruso, V. Cecconi, G. Cipriani, V. Di Dio, A. D. Di Tommaso, F. Genduso, D. La Cascia, R. Lauricella, R. Liga, R. Miceli, G. Prestigiacomo, G. Ricco Galluzzo, M. Trapanese","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666806","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper the design, realization and testing of a photovoltaic charging system suitable for the management of an electrically power assisted tricycle are described. This vehicle uses a photovoltaic module as a source of electric energy for the battery recharging. In this work, an overview on the needs of sustainable mobility and on the commercial electrically power assisted velocipedes is presented. The electrical rickshaw prototype, developed in the SDELab laboratory of the University of Palermo, is presented in detail, underlining the design, implementation and developing phases of the photovoltaic charging system assembled on the velocipede. Moreover, tests oriented on the setting up of the whole system and validation tests on the prototype are described, with the aim of determining the growing up of performances. Particular attention is dedicated to the vehicle autonomy, by using the management system here proposed. The results show how is possible to reach an increase of the 30% of the electrical rickshaw autonomy by using the management system conceived by the Authors. Furthermore, these tests are carried out in order to demonstrate that the electrical rickshaw vehicle supported by the PV charging system could be targeted for touristic purposes.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131671726","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. Battiato, G. Farinella, O. Giudice, S. Cafiso, A. Di Graziano
{"title":"Vision based traffic conflict analysis","authors":"S. Battiato, G. Farinella, O. Giudice, S. Cafiso, A. Di Graziano","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666804","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666804","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper a vision based system for traffic conflict analysis is presented. The system employs geo-referenced stereo sequences and tracking procedure to provide much greater information regarding pre-crash and crash events than what is currently available. The exploitation of the traffic conflict technique potentiality as a surrogate safety measure could constitute an effective tool in understanding how the driver interacts and adapts its behavior with respect to the vehicle, the road characteristics, the traffic control devices and the environment. Experiments performed on real data acquired in urban context confirm the effectiveness of the system for the traffic conflicts measurement and the driver behavior analysis.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131185267","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}
R. Caldon, M. Coppo, A. Raciti, R. Sgarbossa, R. Turri
{"title":"Modeling the control of islanded networks supplied by inverters: The case of MV and LV systems","authors":"R. Caldon, M. Coppo, A. Raciti, R. Sgarbossa, R. Turri","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666795","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666795","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing number of inverter-based Distributed Generator (DG) units connected to both MV and LV distribution networks can be used as a resource in order to overcome some emergency conditions. The presence of different inverter-based DG units could introduce issues regarding the management of intentional islanded networks, therefore reliable inverter control strategies for islanded operation assume an essential role. In this paper an inverter operating scheme has been implemented suitable in presence of networks supplied by a single DG or multiple DGs and for both grid tie and grid off operation. This inverter control scheme has been modeled and tested through detailed dynamic simulations in LV and MV islanded networks. Moreover the dynamic behavior of the proposed inverter control strategy has been studied and analyzed in light of the recently issued Italian connection grid codes for active users. The results show that the control scheme allows operation of intentional islanded networks supplied by single or multiple DG units. In case of multiple DG units, simulations show that, grid connection rules influence the dynamic of islanding operations depending on the power balance existing before the islanding forming.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126818559","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":"Latest developments in Silicon Carbide MOSFETs: Advantages and benefits vs. application","authors":"Filippo Di Giovanni, S. Buonomo","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666801","url":null,"abstract":"Wide band-gap semiconductors (WBG) have recently drawn a lot of interest as main switches for power conversion processes. Owing to their inherent properties, materials such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) offer some advantages over silicon representing a solution to the quest for increased power density, safer thermal operation with better efficiency and reduced system size. All these factors become essential in the industrial environment where they can significantly help contribute to reducing total losses, mitigating cooling requirements and minimizing environment impact. In this paper, we briefly list the main properties of SiC MOSFETs showing how they translate into advantages for the end-user. Also, a typical application is shown that attests to the remarkable opportunities this new material offers to power electronics systems' designers.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"81 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124655599","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":"Modeling and simulation of a VCM micromotor and its potential applications","authors":"M. Caruso","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666807","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the modeling and simulation of a VCM electrostatic micrmotor with a new FEM analysis and implementation method, in order to determine the electrical parameters of the model and the generated electrostatic torque. Both the modeling and the simulation have been achieved using several software programs. In particular, the geometric model created with AUTOCAD has been imported to the FEMM program for the finite-element-method analysis. Then, with the LUA and MATLAB simulation programs, the parameters of the model and the related electrostatic torque have been calculated. The results obtained from this work have been compared with those reported in other scientific papers, showing accordance in terms of results. Thus, the model of the VCM micromotor has been successfully validated. This type of microactuators could become very promising for several applications in medicine.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"2014 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134266144","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":"Phasor measurement units for smart grids: Estimation algorithms and performance issues","authors":"G. Barchi, D. Macii, D. Petri","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666790","url":null,"abstract":"In the near future, Phasor Meaurement Units (PMUs) are expected to play a key role not only in power transmission networks, but also to monitor power flows within distribution networks. Unfortunately, in order to face the challenges of next-generation smart grids, faster and more accurate techniques have to be developed for measuring waveform phasors, fundamental frequencies and rate of change of such frequencies (ROCOF). While the Standard IEEE C37.118.1-2011 defines clear accuracy and responsiveness boundaries for synchophasor estimation under the effect of different type of disturbances, the proposed limits have sometimes been considered as inadequate for distribution networks (either too strict or too loose). In this paper, after a brief overview of the general PMU architecture, the performance of two classes of phasor estimators (i.e. based on Discrete Fourier Transform and Least Squares optimization, respectively) are shortly, but effectively analyzed and compared both in steady-state and transient conditions.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121201560","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}
L. Colla, Marco Marelli, S. Lauria, M. Schembari, F. Palone, M. Rebolini
{"title":"Mediterranean high voltage submarine cable links technology and system challenges","authors":"L. Colla, Marco Marelli, S. Lauria, M. Schembari, F. Palone, M. Rebolini","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666796","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666796","url":null,"abstract":"The growing interest in international interconnection lines as well as offshore-located energy generation has led to the improvement of high voltage submarine transmission technology. The paper deals with the technology and system challenges typical of submarine cable links in the Mediterranean Sea. Recent developments in HVDC converters technology and submarine cables are summarized. An overview of the state-of-the-art for submarine transmission technology is provided and major issues concerning DC and AC connections, taking into account both HVDC and recent AC advances, such as large cross-section, XLPE-insulated three-core cables are outlined. Attention is focused on the assessment of actual limits of transmissible power and length of AC links and calculation of losses in HVDC and HVAC systems, aiming at the evaluation of the most convenient choice. In particular, the effect of reactive power and current profiles along AC cables is studied.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133279422","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}
C. Arrigoni, M. Bigoloni, I. Rochira, M. Rodolfi, F. Zanellini, C. Bovo, V. I. M. Merlo, G. Monfredini, M. Subasic, R. Bonera
{"title":"Smart distribution system the ingrid project and the evolution of supervision & control systems for smart distribution system management","authors":"C. Arrigoni, M. Bigoloni, I. Rochira, M. Rodolfi, F. Zanellini, C. Bovo, V. I. M. Merlo, G. Monfredini, M. Subasic, R. Bonera","doi":"10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666786","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AEIT.2013.6666786","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces the Smart Distribution System concept and the evolution of traditional SCADA systems for its management. The described results come from the research project InGrid done by Siemens Italy in cooperation with Politecnico di Milano and Università degli Studi di Milano universities.","PeriodicalId":260582,"journal":{"name":"AEIT Annual Conference 2013","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124337681","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}