This work deal with determination topohraphic parameters of a randomly rough surface by the help of method of shearing interferometry. It is a optical method for determination surface roughness. The basic idea is based of on deformation interference strips which are made by interference of the same mutually translated monochrome luminous wavefronts. The wavefront is created after transit or reflection monochrome lights from the surface of a studied sample. The wavefronts creates picture with deformed interference strips , which carries information about character of the surface. This information can be profited by algorithms of image processing from the picture . The thesis was developed in research project MSM 0021630529 Intelligent Systems in Automation.

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No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Arthur Melo Pereira - 2017.pdf: 8324435 bytes, checksum: a36f9e13810ace212ce9d44a66fc2fb4 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-09-26 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / In a society dependent on electric energy for the execution of various daily activities, it is normal that its use is increasingly increasing over time. In order to carry out the transportation of all electric energy, it is essential to use transmission lines, which with increasing energy demand inevitably have tended to multiply throughout the world, and especially in Brazil, given its continental dimensions. Considering the function of the transmission lines for the electrical system, its importance in the context of the electric power supply is remarkable. However, the lines constitute one of the great emitting sources of electric and magnetic fields of low frequency, which has caused concern and has been motivating fact of several studies, like the realized in this work. Therefore, in view of the scenario presented in the previous paragraph, it is necessary to establish ways of calculating the fields more and more precisely. For the calculation of the electric field is used the Image Method, the Maxwell Potential Coefficients Method and the Coulomb Law, and for the magnetic field the Biot-Savart's Law is used. The results obtained for the electric and magnetic fields were for infinite rectilinear geometries, finite rectilinear and for the conductors taking the form of a catenary, the latter geometry being the most real model for the arrangement of the conductors in a line. In all cases treated, an analytical and numerical approach was performed, in order to allow the calculation of the three geometries with accuracy. Taking advantage of the methodology of calculation of the fields, in addition this work proposes a method of support to the monitoring of transmission lines. The method consists of using the Genetic Algorithm associated to the values of the electric and magnetic fields measured to determine the parameters of the line, such as: phase spacing, cable-soil height, equivalent conductor diameter, current and operating voltage. Given the simplicity of implementation when compared to other methods, the achievement of satisfactory results and the need for a single measuring device to monitor the transmission line, the proposed method proves to be viable and promising to carry out the line monitoring process. / Em uma sociedade dependente da energia elétrica para a execução de diversas atividades do cotidiano, é normal que a sua utilização seja cada vez mais crescente no decorrer do tempo. Para realizar o transporte de toda energia elétrica é imprescindível o uso de linhas de transmissão, que com o aumento da demanda de energia inevitavelmente tenderam a se multiplicar pelo mundo e em especial pelo território brasileiro, dadas as suas dimensões continentais. Tendo em vista a função das linhas de transmissão para o sistema elétrico, é notável a sua importância no contexto do fornecimento de energia elétrica. No entanto, as linhas constituem uma das grandes fontes emissoras de campos elétricos e magnéticos de baixa frequência, o que tem causado preocupação e tem sido fato motivador de diversos estudos, como o realizado neste trabalho. Portanto, diante do cenário apresentado no parágrafo anterior, se faz necessário estabelecer formas de calcular os campos de maneira cada vez mais precisa. Para o cálculo do campo elétrico utiliza-se o Método das Imagens, o Método dos Coeficientes de Potencial de Maxwell e a Lei de Coulomb, já para o campo magnético a Lei de Biot-Savart é empregada. Os resultados obtidos para os campos elétricos e magnéticos foram para as geometrias retilíneas infinitas, retilíneas finitas e para os condutores assumindo a forma de uma catenária, sendo que essa última geometria constitui o modelo mais real quanto à disposição dos condutores em uma linha. Em todos os casos tratados foram realizadas uma abordagem analítica e numérica, de maneira a possibilitar o cálculo das três geometrias com exatidão. Aproveitando-se da metodologia de cálculo dos campos, adicionalmente este trabalho propõe um método de apoio ao monitoramento de linhas de transmissão. O método consiste em utilizar o Algoritmo Genético associado aos valores dos campos elétrico e magnético medidos para determinar os parâmetros da linha, como: espaçamento entre fases, altura cabo-solo, diâmetro equivalente dos condutores, corrente e tensão de operação. Dada a simplicidade de implementação quando comparado a outros métodos, a obtenção de resultados satisfatórios e a necessidade de um único aparelho de medição para monitorar a linha de transmissão, o método proposto mostra-se viável e promissor para realizar o processo de monitoramento de linhas.

The developments of new types of conductors and increase of voltage level have driven the need to carry out research on evaluating overhead line acoustic noise. The surface potential gradient of a conductor is a critical design parameter for planning overhead lines, as it determines the level of corona loss (CL), radio interference (RI), and audible noise (AN). The majority of existing models for surface gradient calculation are based on analytical methods which restrict their application in simulating complex surface geometries. This thesis proposes a novel method which utilizes both analytical and numerical procedures to predict the surface gradient. Stranding shape, proximity of tower, protrusions and bundle arrangements are considered within this model. One of UK National Grid's transmission line configurations has been selected as an example to compare the results for different methods. The different stranding shapes are a key variable in determining dry surface fields. The dynamic behaviour of water droplets subject to AC electric fields is investigated by experiment and finite element modelling. The motion of a water droplet is considered on the surface of a metallic sphere. To understand the consequences of vibration, the FEA model is introduced to study the dynamics of a single droplet in terms of phase shift between vibration and exciting voltage. Moreover, the evolution of electric field within the whole cycle of vibration is investigated. The profile of the electric field and the characteristics of mechanical vibration are evaluated. Surprisingly the phase shift between these characteristics results in the maximum field occurring when the droplet is in a flattened profile rather than when it is ‘pointed’.Research work on audible noise emitted from overhead line conductors is reviewed, and a unique experimental set up employing a semi-anechoic chamber and corona cage is described. Acoustically, this facility isolates undesirable background noise and provides a free-field test space inside the anechoic chamber. Electrically, the corona cage simulates a 3 m section of 400 kV overhead line conductors by achieving the equivalent surface gradient. UV imaging, acoustic measurements and a partial discharge detection system are employed as instrumentation. The acoustic and electrical performance is demonstrated through a series of experiments. Results are discussed, and the mechanisms for acoustic noise are considered. A strategy for evaluating the noise emission level for overhead line conductors is developed. Comments are made on predicting acoustic noise from overhead lines. The technical achievements of this thesis are summarized in three aspects. First of all, an FEA model is developed to calculate the surface electric field for overhead line conductors and this has been demonstrated as an efficient tool for power utilities in computing surface electric field especially for dry condition. The second achievement is the droplet vibration study which describes the droplets' behaviour under rain conditions, such as the phase shift between the voltage and the vibration magnitude, the ejection phenomena and the electric field enhancement due to the shape change of droplets. The third contribution is the development of a standardized procedure in assessing noise emission level and the characteristics of noise emissions for various types of existing conductors in National Grid.