Introdução: O arco dentário superior de pacientes com mordida cruzada posterior normalmente apresenta-se atrésico e a expansão rápida da maxila é indicada para esses casos durante a dentadura mista promovendo abertura da sutura palatina mediana e incrementos transversais na região posterior do arco dentário. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho consistiu em avaliar os efeitos da expansão rápida da maxila, utilizando o disjuntor com cobertura em acrílico, por meio do acompanhamento clínico e radiográfico. Material e Método: A amostra do estudo foi composta por 21 pacientes com mordida cruzada posterior, uni ou bilaterais e atresia do arco dentário superior. O procedimento de expansão rápida da maxila foi realizado na dentadura mista tardia, por meio do aparelho de expansão com cobertura oclusal em acrílico. Foram realizados exames de feixe cônico antes da instalação do aparelho e 06 meses após a instalação do disjuntor McNamara, na ocasião da remoção do aparelho. Nas imagens de tomografia computadorizada, as mensurações foram realizadas por meio do software On Demand 3D (Versão 1.0, Cybermed Inc., Seul, Coreia do Sul). Nas imagens de tomografia computadorizada foram analisadas a espessura das tábuas ósseas vestibular e lingual, o nível da crista óssea vestibular dos primeiros molares permanentes, a largura do palato duro, a distância transversa entre os primeiros molares superiores. Os parâmetros clínicos foram obtidos mensalmente até o final do tratamento: o índice de placa dental visível (IPV), índice sangramento gengival (ISG), profundidade de sondagem (PS), nível clínico de inserção (NIC) e índice de sangramento à sondagem (SS). As medidas pré e pós-tratamento foram submetidas ao teste t pareado (p<0,05). Resultados: Não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre o tempo inicial e final para as variáveis IPV, ISG, ISS, PS E NIC, porém houve um aumento significativo para PS e NIC durante os períodos de 30, 60 e 150 dias. Os resultados das medidas realizadas por meio da TCFC não mostraram diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os tempos para a altura da crista óssea vestibular. A espessura da tábua óssea vestibular diminuiu nos molares permanentes e deciduos, sendo essa diminuição significativa apenas nos molares permanentes (p<0,05), enquanto que no lado palatino aumentou significativamente (p<0,001) em todos os dentes analisados. Não houve redução da crista óssea vestibular. À distância bi-molar mostrou um aumento significativo (p<0,001) tanto na região cervical quanto na região apical. O mesmo aumento significativo (p<0,001) foi verificado para a largura do palato. Conclusão: Os resultados dos parâmetros clínicos e das medidas realizadas por meio da tomografia computadorizada permitiu constatar o efeito ortopédico do disjuntor com acrílico na oclusal dos dentes na expansão rápida da maxila. As alterações observadas não sugerem danos significativos aos dentes e nas estruturas periodontais avaliadas. / Introduction: The upper dental arch of patients with posterior crossbite is usually atresic and rapid maxillary expansion is indicated for these cases during the mixed dentition, promoting the opening of the medial palatine suture and transverse increments in the posterior region of the dental arch. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of rapid maxillary expansion using the acrylic cover breaker, through clinical and radiographic monitoring. Material and Method: The study sample consisted of 21 patients with posterior crossbite, uni or bilateral and upper dental arch atresia. The rapid maxillary expansion procedure was performed in the late mixed dentition using the expansion apparatus with acrylic occlusal cover. Cone beam tests were performed prior to appliance installation and 06 months after the McNamara circuit breaker was installed at the time of removal. Computed tomography images were measured using On Demand 3D software (Version 1.0, Cybermed Inc., Seoul, South Korea). Computed tomography images were analyzed for the thickness of the buccal and lingual bone plates, the level of the buccal bone crest of the first permanent molars, the width of the hard palate, the transverse distance between the first maxillary first molars. Clinical parameters were obtained monthly until the end of the treatment: visible dental plaque index (IPV), gingival bleeding index (ISG), probing depth (PS), clinical insertion level (NIC) and bleeding probing index SS). Pre- and posttreatment measurements were submitted to paired t-test (p <0.05). Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the initial and final time for IPV, ISG, ISS, PS and NIC, but there was a significant increase for PS and CIN during the 30, 60 and 150 day periods. The results of the measurements made through the CBCT did not show statistically significant differences between the times for the height of the buccal bone crest. The thickness of the buccal bone plate decreased in the permanent and deciduous molars, which was only significant in the permanent molars (p <0.05), whereas on the palatine side it increased significantly (p <0.001) in all teeth analyzed. There was no reduction of the buccal bone crest. At the bi-molar distance showed a significant increase (p <0.001) in both the cervical region and the apical region. The same significant increase (p <0.001) was found for the width of the palate. Conclusion: The results of the clinical parameters and the measurements made by means of the computerized tomography allowed to verify the orthopedic effect of the acrylic breaker in the occlusal of the teeth in the rapid expansion of the maxilla. The observed changes do not suggest significant damage to the teeth and to the periodontal structures evaluated.

Monitoring of abnormal events in a distribution feeder by using a single technique is a challenging task. Many abnormal events can cause unsafe operation, including a high impedance fault (HIF) caused by a downed conductor touch ground surface, an incipient fault (IF) caused by partial breakdown to a cable insulation, and a circuit breaker (CB) malfunction due to capacitor bank de-energization to cause current restrikes. These abnormal events are not detectable by conventional protection schemes. In this dissertation, a new technique to identify distribution feeder events is proposed based on the complex Morlet wavelet (CMW) and on a decision tree (DT) classifier. First, the event is detected using CMW. Subsequently, a DT using event signatures classifies the event as normal operation, continuous and non-continuous arcing events (C.A.E. and N.C.A.E.). Additional information from the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) can be used to precisely identify the event. The proposed method is meticulously tested on the IEEE 13- and IEEE 34-bus systems and has shown to correctly classify those events. Furthermore, the proposed method is capable of detecting very high impedance incipient faults (IFs) and CB restrikes at the substation level with relatively short detection time. The proposed method uses only current measurements at a low sampling rate of 1440 Hz yielding an improvement of existing methods that require much higher sampling rates.

Transmission companies, in Brazilian electricity sector, are paid by the facilities available to the National Interconnected System - SIN. The different equipment on the transmission system are subject to the occurrence of defects, which can result in failure and may result in outages and / or operational constraints. These occurrences cause the application of a penalty, called Variable Portion, consisting of a discount in the amount of remuneration is provided. This thesis aims to support maintenance planning, aiming at the reduction of Variable Portions and of the negative financial impact caused by this penalty, by a new methodology to define a priority scale for maintenance actions in substations, based on the development of a Composite Risk Index (CRI) associated with each device. Two auxiliary indices are built: Basic Condition (BC) and Operating Condition (OC), representing the physical and functional characteristics of the equipment that can compromise their performance and contribute to the occurrence of failures. Their evaluation is helped by a Technical Capacity Index (TCI), which evaluates how much the equipment has been affected by wear and tear, in the assessment of the Basic Condition, and the classification of the equipment defects by degrees of severity, in the assessment of the Operating Condition. Two cascading Fuzzy Inference Systems of the Mandani type are used, the first in defining the BC, and the second to obtain the equipment CRI denoting maintenance priority, which may then be used in planning maintenance actions. The methodology is verified through an SF6 circuit breaker CRI assessment, and its priority scale for maintenance planning. The procedure for evaluating the SF6 circuit breakers reliability is evaluated through a comparison with a statistical approach, using real data collected from equipment installed in Eletrobras Eletronorte Transmission System, in Rondônia, Amazon region of Brazil. / As empresas transmissoras de energia, do setor elétrico brasileiro, são remuneradas pelas instalações disponibilizadas para o Sistema Interligado Nacional – SIN. Os diversos equipamentos do sistema de transmissão estão sujeitos à ocorrência de defeitos, os quais podem redundar em falhas e podem resultar em indisponibilidades e/ou restrições operativas. Estas ocorrências provocam a aplicação de uma penalização denominada Parcela Variável, que consiste em um desconto no valor da remuneração. Esta tese visa apoiar o planejamento da manutenção, com o objetivo de reduzir as Parcelas Variáveis e o impacto financeiro negativo, causado por esta penalização, por meio de uma nova metodologia para definir uma escala de prioridade para as ações de manutenções nas subestações, baseada no desenvolvimento de um Índice Composto de Risco (ICR) associado a cada equipamento. São desenvolvidos dois índices auxiliares: Condição Básica (CB) e Condição Operativa (CO), os quais representam as características físicas e funcionais do equipamento, que podem comprometer seu desempenho e contribuir para a ocorrência de falhas. Esta avaliação é realizada com o uso de um Índice de Capacidade Técnica (ICT), que avalia o quanto o equipamento foi afetado pelo desgaste, na avaliação da Condição Básica, e da classificação dos defeitos do equipamento em níveis de severidade, na avaliação da Condição Operativa. Dois Sistemas de Inferência Difusa do tipo Mandani, em um arranjo em cascata, são utilizados, o primeiro na definição da CB, e o segundo para obtenção do ICR que indica a prioridade de manutenção, o qual pode ser utilizado no planejamento das ações de manutenção. Esta metodologia é verificada por meio da avaliação do ICR de Disjuntores a Gás SF6, e sua escala de prioridade para o planejamento de manutenção. O procedimento para avaliação da confiabilidade dos Disjuntores a Gás SF6 é avaliado por meio de uma comparação com uma abordagem estatística, com o uso de dados reais coletados dos registros dos equipamentos instalados no Sistema de Transmissão da Eletrobras Eletronorte, em Rondônia, Região Amazônica do Brasil.

In this master’s thesis there is firstly conducted research about pressure measurement. Next there is mathematical description of thermodynamic conditions in used testing chamber by using magnetohydrodynamic and Maxwell equations. Next chapter deals with testing chamber itself, more precisely with function, model and changes done to it. In practical part there are data measured by used sensors, which are also closer described in this chapter. In next chapter there is comparison of reaction times of used sensors and their frequency specters, obtaining using fast Fourier transformation. Second to last chapter introduces very measurement on the real device and in the last chapter these data are analyzed and more closely described.

This thesis deals with study of durability of low voltage switching devices components. It describes components of circuit breaker and low voltage contactor and contains function models of these devices in various states. Based on model analysis, components that can get worn, damaged or destroyed were selected. Further practical experiments on two samples of circuit breakers from different manufacturers were executed to verify their technical parameters and parts durability. Failure of some components can cause switching device to malfunction.

The diploma thesis is focused on the innovation of partially user-unsuitable software which is used in the CVVOZE short-circuit laboratory for the evaluation of testing of switching and protection devices. The introductory part of the work presents a technical laboratory, which is used for research and development in the field of electrical devices with possibility of testing of short circuits and over-currents. At the first part of thesis, there is made a description of the technical laboratory. The following past is a chapter with basic introduction of tested devices and standard testing conditions of electrical devices in the laboratory. Then following a description of the original evaluation software is made and its shortcomings are pointed out. The practical part is devoted to the creating in LabVIEW, implementation and verification of the functionality of the new evaluation software.

This work deals with ecological design and appraisal of quality of the electronic devices throughout their life cycle. This area known worldwide as Eco-Design, becomes an integral part of all electro technical productions. This work brings out not only conception of the Eco-Design, but also next related areas with the aim to decrease limitation of negative impact on environment. At the end of the work is compared and summarized the ecological evaluation of the concrete product types.

The thesis deals with the design of a transformer station for the outgoing power of cogeneration unit with an electric capacity of up to 1 MW. The thesis describes the design procedure of individual devices such as a transformer with a nominal ratio 22/0,4 kV, high voltage switchgears and low voltage switchgears. With the proper selection of the transformer, along with the technical parameters, the economic benefits that come from its purchasing and operating costs with the transformer operation are also considered. Based on this, the economic comparison of selected types of oil transformers during 20 years is also developed. Another part of the thesis deals with HV and LV switchgears, which are dimensioned according to shortcircuit conditions in the transformer station. In conclusion this work deals with the grounding of a transformer station and design protection in accordance PPDS.

This paper deals with mechanical switch in circuit breaker designed for low voltage. The goal of this thesis was to analyze switching mechanism both theoretically and practically. Theoretical analysis consist of study different types of switching mechanism and analytical calculations of acceleration speed and trajectory. Practical analysis has been made taking a video with high speed camera of real switching mechanism of a circuit breaker and software analysis of the data. The next part of a thesis is about 3D modeling, animating and simulating of a switchgear switching mechanism.

The diploma thesis provides an insight into the remote control and disconnection of DSO supply points phenomenon. The remote or local disconnection/connection of supply point is allowed by the breaker function. The automatic disconnection of supply point is enabled by the limiter function. Due to the anticipated implementation of smart meters in the Czech Republic in the future, this work contains the comprehensive description of breaker/limiter function with proposed possibilities of use in the Czech Republic. The thesis deals with the current breaker/limiter function use in the Czech Republic and in other countries. It introduces the smart meter installation in pilot projects to analyze the breaker/limiter function use in other countries. The thesis is focused on the technical solution of breaker/limiter. Moreover, it describes the ways of connecting the breaker, settting the limiter, connecting/disconnecting a supply point and breaker operation. Further, the thesis introduces the ways of activating the breaker by a customer and defines in which cases it is possible to limit and interrupt the electricity supply in the Czech Republic currently. The main aim of thesis is to describe the specific possibilities of breaker/limiter function use in the Czech Republic. With regard to the function use in other countries and the limiting or interrupting the electricity supply by DSO according to energy law, the possibilities of use are proposed. Each possibility of use is analyzed when implementing the breaker function or the breaker/limiter function. The benefits are defined for a DSO and for a customer. The proposed uses are evaluated in terms of applicability and valid legislation in the Czech Republic. The result of this work is the summary of information about breaker/limiter function which is one of the new features in the implementation of smart metering. The function installation and the implementation of possibilities described in the thesis depends on the DSO decision.