As the power industry enters the new century, powerful driving forces, uncertainties and new services and functions are compelling electric utilities to make dramatic changes in the way they communicate. Expanding network services such as real time monitoring are also driving the need for more increasing bandwidth in the communication network backbone. These needs will grow further as new remote real-time protection and control applications become more feasible and pervasive. This dissertation addresses two main issues for the future power system information infrastructure: communication network infrastructure and associated power system applications. Optical network no doubt will become the predominate network for the next generation power system communication. The rapid development of fiber optic network technology poses new challenges in the areas of topology design, network management and real time applications. Based on advanced fiber optic technologies, an all-fiber network was investigated and proposed. The study will cover the system architecture and data exchange protocol aspects. High bandwidth, robust optical network could provide great opportunities to the power system for better service and efficient operation. In the dissertation, different applications were investigated. One of the typical applications is the SCADA information accessing system. An Internet-based application for the substation automation system will be presented. VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) technology is also used for one-line diagrams auto-generation. High transition rate and low latency optical network is especially suitable for power system real time control. In the dissertation, a new local area network based Load Shedding Controller (LSC) for isolated power system will be presented. By using PMU and fiber optic network, an AGE (Area Generation Error) based accurate wide area load shedding scheme will also be proposed. The objective is to shed the load in the limited area with minimum disturbance. / Ph. D.

This research considers the transmission of real-time data within a wireless local area network (WLAN). Exact and approximate analytic network evaluation techniques are examined. The suitability of using a given technique in a particular situation is discussed. Simulation models are developed to study the performance of our protocol RT-MAC (real-time medium access control). RT-MAC is a novel, simple, and elegant MAC protocol for use in transmitting real-time data in point to point ad hoc WLAN. Our enhancement of IEEE 802.11, RT-MAC, achieves dramatic reductions in mean delay, missed deadlines, and packet collisions by selectively discarding packets and sharing station state information. For example, in a 50 station network with a normalized offered load of 0.7, mean delay is reduced from more than 14 seconds to less than 45 ms, late packets are reduced from 76% to less than 1%, and packet collisions are reduced from 36% to less than 1%. Stations using RT-MAC are interoperable with stations using IEEE 802.11. In networks with both RT-MAC and IEEE 802.11 stations, significant performance improvements were seen even when more than half of the stations in the network were not RT-MAC stations. The effect of the wireless channel and its impact on the ability of a WLAN to meet packet deadlines is evaluated. It is found that, in some cases, other factors such as the number of stations in the network and the offered load are more significant than the condition of the wireless channel. Regression models are developed from simulation data to predict network behavior in terms of throughput, mean delay, missed deadline ratio, and collision ratio. Telemetry, avionics, and packetized voice traffic models are considered. The applicability of this research is not limited to real-time wireless networks. Indeed, the collision reduction algorithm of RT-MAC is independent of the data being transported. Furthermore, RT-MAC would perform equally well in wired networks. Incorporating the results of this research into existing protocols will result in immediate and dramatic improvements in network performance. / Ph. D.

Wireless networks provide communications to fixed, portable and mobile users and offer substantial flexibility to both end-users and service providers. Current cellular/PCS networks do not offer cost effective high data rate services for applications, such as, telematics, traffic surveillance and rescue operations. This research studies the feasibility and behavior of outdoor implementation of low-cost wireless LANs used for high mobility telematics and traffic surveillance. A multi-hop experimental wireless data network is designed and tested for this purpose. Outdoor field measurements show the wireless coverage and throughput patterns for static and mobile users. The results suggest that multi-hop wireless LANs can be used for high mobility applications if some protocols are improved. / Master of Science

<p>Syftet med den här rapporten är att beskriva ett antal olika tillvägagångssätt man kan använda sig av då man har behov av att dela in ett lokalt nätverk i olika segment och med det även kunna reglera trafikflödet mellan segmenten. De lösningar som presenteras i arbetet är inriktade mot mikro- och småföretag.Anledningen till att vi har valt att arbeta med det här området är att vi anser att det är viktigt för organisationer att har en strukturerad och segmenterad design på sitt interna datornätverk.Vi har arbetat genom att i förväg samla in information om olika tekniker som kan tänkas lösa vårt problem, och därefter testat olika scenarion med dessa tekniker. Data har samlats in efter varje genomfört scenario och sammanställts i statistisk form för att kunna avgöra vilken metod som var att föredra.Vi har testat lösningar där man segmenterar nätverket i en lager 2-switch medan man möjliggör och förhindrar trafikflöde mellan segmenten i en router. Även lösningar där man använder en lager 3-switch har testats. På så sätt kan routningen ske direkt i switchen och det blir betydligt mindre belastning i routern. Resultatet visar att då man vill segmentera ett nätverk så är det rekommenderat att man använder sig av VLAN och ACL:er och eventuellt i kombination med en brandvägg.Slutresultatet av rapporten är att en lösning med ”router on a stick” är den billigaste lösningen och troligen den som de flesta mindre företag skulle klara sig med. Vilken lösning man väljer beror dock helt på hur mycket pengar man vill lägga på sitt nätverk samt vad kraven är.</p> / <p>The purpose of this report is to describe a number of approaches that can be used when you are in need of dividing a local area network in a number of segments, and with that also be able to control how data traffic is allowed to traverse between the different segments. The solutions that are presented are focused towards micro and small companies.The reason that we have chosen to work with this matter is that we believe it is important for organizations to have a structured and segmented design of its internal computer network.We have been working by in advance collecting information about various techniques that might solve our problem, and then testing different scenarios using these techniques. Data have been collected after each tested scenario and compiled in statistical form in order to determine which method that was preferable.We have been testing solutions were you segment the network in a layer 2 switch while you allow or deny communication between the segments in a router, and also solutions were you use a layer 3 switch. In that way you can let the routing be performed in the switch, which leads to significantly lower load on the router. The result was that if you are about to segment a local area network it is recommended that you use VLAN and ACL:s, and possibly in combination with a firewall.The final result of this report is that a solution using the “router on a stick”-technique is the cheapest one, and probably the one that most small companies would get along with. However, the solution that you choose depends completely on how much money you want to spend on your network, and also what the needs are.</p>

Syftet med den här rapporten är att beskriva ett antal olika tillvägagångssätt man kan använda sig av då man har behov av att dela in ett lokalt nätverk i olika segment och med det även kunna reglera trafikflödet mellan segmenten. De lösningar som presenteras i arbetet är inriktade mot mikro- och småföretag.Anledningen till att vi har valt att arbeta med det här området är att vi anser att det är viktigt för organisationer att har en strukturerad och segmenterad design på sitt interna datornätverk.Vi har arbetat genom att i förväg samla in information om olika tekniker som kan tänkas lösa vårt problem, och därefter testat olika scenarion med dessa tekniker. Data har samlats in efter varje genomfört scenario och sammanställts i statistisk form för att kunna avgöra vilken metod som var att föredra.Vi har testat lösningar där man segmenterar nätverket i en lager 2-switch medan man möjliggör och förhindrar trafikflöde mellan segmenten i en router. Även lösningar där man använder en lager 3-switch har testats. På så sätt kan routningen ske direkt i switchen och det blir betydligt mindre belastning i routern. Resultatet visar att då man vill segmentera ett nätverk så är det rekommenderat att man använder sig av VLAN och ACL:er och eventuellt i kombination med en brandvägg.Slutresultatet av rapporten är att en lösning med ”router on a stick” är den billigaste lösningen och troligen den som de flesta mindre företag skulle klara sig med. Vilken lösning man väljer beror dock helt på hur mycket pengar man vill lägga på sitt nätverk samt vad kraven är. / The purpose of this report is to describe a number of approaches that can be used when you are in need of dividing a local area network in a number of segments, and with that also be able to control how data traffic is allowed to traverse between the different segments. The solutions that are presented are focused towards micro and small companies.The reason that we have chosen to work with this matter is that we believe it is important for organizations to have a structured and segmented design of its internal computer network.We have been working by in advance collecting information about various techniques that might solve our problem, and then testing different scenarios using these techniques. Data have been collected after each tested scenario and compiled in statistical form in order to determine which method that was preferable.We have been testing solutions were you segment the network in a layer 2 switch while you allow or deny communication between the segments in a router, and also solutions were you use a layer 3 switch. In that way you can let the routing be performed in the switch, which leads to significantly lower load on the router. The result was that if you are about to segment a local area network it is recommended that you use VLAN and ACL:s, and possibly in combination with a firewall.The final result of this report is that a solution using the “router on a stick”-technique is the cheapest one, and probably the one that most small companies would get along with. However, the solution that you choose depends completely on how much money you want to spend on your network, and also what the needs are.

Att koppla samman nätverk över geografiskt olika platser har blivit allt vanligare i dagens samhälle. Rapporten kommer belysa olika WAN-lösningar för att göra detta möjligt. De olika lösningar som kommer belysas i denna rapport är att hyra egen fiber, lager2-länk, MPLS och även VPN. Det kommer göras jämförelser mellan dessa lösningar när det gäller kostnad, säkerhet, hastighet och tillförlitlighet. Detta har gjorts med vetenskapliga artiklar och intervjuer men rapporten innefattar även en praktisk tillämpling i form av ett experiment. / To connect networks across geographically diverse sites has become increasingly common in todays society. This report will highlight the various WAN solutions to make this possible. The different solutions that will be highlighted in this report is rent own fiber , Layer 2 link, MPLS , and VPN. There will be comparisons between these solutions in terms of cost, safety , speed and reliability. This has been done with scientific articles and interviews , but the report also includes a practical laboration.

Some companies today are using sub-optimal and nearly obsolete management systems for their networks. Given the large number of different services that are demanded by users, there is a need to adapt the network structure to support the current and potential future demands. As a result, there is a need for new Network Management Solutions (NMSs). The aim of this thesis project is to help a company who uses a NMS called Local Area Network (LAN) Management Solution (LMS). LMS was designed by Cisco for managing LAN networks. However, the company’s demands are growing and they need to expand their network more than expected. Moreover, LMS is designed to only support devices by Cisco, whereas the company wants a universal solution with wide device support from many manufacturers. This thesis presents an analysis of their current system and suggests potential solutions for an upgrade that will meet all of the company’s demands and will have a long operating life. To help find reasonable solutions a thorough evaluation of their existing NMS and network monitoring and management needs was made.  This evaluation gave good insights into different aspects of their system. A reasonable solution was found by following a three-step approach, beginning with 82 possible solutions, filtering out and breaking down with each step, until only the most suitable NMS was left. Two NMSs has been proposed as equally suitable replacements: IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus and ManageEngine OpManager. Regardless of which one is chosen, they both have the following advantages over the company’s existing NMS: they are very stable solutions which can handle a large number of managed devices; they are universal solutions with wide device support, and the company can add custom support if needed; they are user-friendly with the ability to add custom interfaces; and they both have a professional first-line technical support department locally located. / Vissa företag använder idag suboptimala och föråldrade övervakningsssystem för sina nätverk. Med tanke på det stora antalet olika tjänster som efterfrågas av användare finns det ett stort behov av att anpassa nätverksstrukturen för att stödja de nuvarande och potentiellt framtida kraven. Som ett resultat finns det ett behov av nya övervakningssystem (Network Management Solutions (NMSs)) för nätverken. Syftet med detta examensarbete är att hjälpa ett företag som använder NMS:en Local Area Network (LAN) Management Solution (LMS). LMS utecklades av Cisco för att hantera lokala nätverk (LANs). Men med tiden har företagets krav förändrats och de har därför behövt expandera sitt nätverk mer än väntat.  Dessutom är LMS endast utformad för att hantera enheter tillverkade av Cisco, medan företaget vill ha en universal lösning med stöd för enheter från många olika tillverkare. Denna rapport presenterar en analys av deras nuvarande system, samt föreslår möjliga lösningar som kan ersätta detta. Den nya lösningen ska vara långvarig samt ska uppfylla alla krav företaget ställt. För att hitta lämpliga lösningar har en grundlig utvärdering av den befintliga NMS:en samt en analys av de ställda kraven utförts. Denna analys gav goda insikter i olika aspekter av deras nuvarande system. En lämplig lösning hittades genom att följa en trestegsmetod. Metoden utgick från 82 möjliga lösningar, som efter flera steg av filtrering resulterade i de mest lämpade ersättningssystemen. Två NMS:er har föreslagits som lika lämpliga ersättare: IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus och ManageEngine OpManager. Oavsett vilken som väljs, har de båda följande fördelar jämfört med den nuvarande NMS:en: de är båda väldigt stabila lösningar som klarar av en stor mängd hanterade enheter; de är universella lösningar med stöd för en stor mängd olika enheter, dessutom går det även att lägga till eget stöd för enheter vid behov; de är användarvänliga och har möjlighet till att anpassa egna gränssnitt; samt att de båda har en professionell first-line teknisk support placerad lokalt i landet.&lt;p&gt;

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 28-31, 1996 / Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California / The ever-increasing power of PC hardware combined with the new operating systems available make the PC an excellent platform for a telemetry system. For applications that require multiple users or more processing power than a single PC, a network of PCs can be used to distribute data acquisition and processing tasks. The focus of this paper is on a distributed network approach to solving telemetry test applications. This approach maximizes the flexibility and expandability of the system while keeping the initial capital equipment expenditure low.

Uppsatsens syfte är att undersöka kristologi och dess samband med en postkolonial feministisk teologi. Detta utifrån de två teologerna Mercy Amba Oduyoye och Jaquelyn Grants kristologi. Uppsatsen undersöker hur kolonialism, feminism och teologi har påverkat den kristologiska bilden. Den postkoloniala feministiska kristologin bidrar till att utmana den traditionella kristologin. Uppsatsens frågeställning lyder ”Vilka kristologiska bilder finner jag i en postkolonial feministisk teologi? Hur är relationen mellan kristologin och en postkolonial feministisk teologi? Och är den här kristologin rimlig?” Detta undersöks genom fyra analysfrågor som berör kontext, Jesus manlighet, befrielse och lidande. Den postkoloniala feministiska teologin som presenteras i uppsatsen utgår från Kwok Pui-lans bok ”Postcolonial Imagination and Feminist Theology”.

Submitted by Marilene Donadel (marilene.donadel@unioeste.br) on 2017-08-23T20:19:47Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Pietro E Franco 2011.pdf: 990760 bytes, checksum: fee1787afa670f26170e23dc070a0075 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-08-23T20:19:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Pietro E Franco 2011.pdf: 990760 bytes, checksum: fee1787afa670f26170e23dc070a0075 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-02-07 / This study evaluated the removal of heavy metal íons Zn+2 and Ni+2 through the íon exchange process using a cationic resin Amberlite IR-120/Na+. The characterization of wastewater from an industry of electroplating was performed and the results were the basis for obtaining the aqueous solution used at work. Experiments were performed in batch system for the valuation of ion exchange kinetics of the binary systems Ni+2–Na+, Zn+2–Na+ and the ternary system Ni+2–Zn+2–Na+ in the initial concentrations of 20ppm and 200ppm, in the conditions of pH 4.5, agitation speed of 150rpm and 25ºC. Two models were tested to obtain kinetic parameters of ion exchange. In the simulation of kinetic model in which the ion exchange reaction was considered the limiting step during the model does not fit the experimental data. A second simulation, where the diffusion in the resin (linear driving force model) was assumed to be limiting step had better fit and evidence for the hypothesis that the experimental conditions the ion exchange process presents diffusional limitations. The value of mass transfer coefficients in the resin (ks) varied from 0.0032 to 0.043min-1. Kinetic studies showed that equilibrium is reached around 400 minutes for the systems with initial concentration of 20ppm and 60 minutes for systems with initial concentration of 200ppm. Experiments to obtain data of ion exchange equilibrium were performed for the binary systems Ni+2–Na+, Zn+2–Na+ and for the ternary system Ni+2–Zn+2–Na+ at concentrations of 160ppm and 300ppm (pH 4.5, agitation speed of 150rpm and 25ºC). The isotherms were modeled using the law of mass action ideal and not ideal. The Bromley and Wilson models were used to calculate the activity coefficient in solution and resin. Simulations were conducted for determining the value of the constant and equilibrium thermodynamics of the interaction parameters of Wilson. The results showed that the law of mass action is not ideal fits well the experimental data of binary systems. The simulation of the ternary equilibrium system was accomplished using a predictive, based on the interaction parameters of Wilson and equilibrium constants provided by the modeling of binary systems. The data predicted by the model were compared with experimental data and the results showed that the model was able to predict the behavior of the ternary system. The affinity of the studied ions with Amberlite IR-120 showed the following order: Zn+2 Ni+2 > Na+. For all experiments conducted in this study, the variation of pH and stoichiometry during the experiments were evaluated. For the parameter pH, speciation graphics were done using the HYDRA software and the results show that ions of interest in the solutions (Zn+2 and Ni+2) were above 95%. The average deviation from stoichiometry was less than 8%. / O presente trabalho avaliou a remoção dos íons de metais pesados Zn+2 e Ni+2 através do processo de troca iônica utilizando a resina catiônica Amberlite IR-120/Na+. A caracterização do efluente de uma indústria do ramo de galvanoplastia foi realizada e os resultados obtidos serviram de base para a obtenção da solução aquosa utilizada no trabalho. Experimentos foram realizados em sistema batelada para a avaliação da cinética de troca iônica dos sistemas binários Ni+2–Na+, Zn+2–Na+ e para o sistema ternário Ni+2–Zn+2–Na+ nas concentrações iniciais de 20ppm e 200ppm, nas condições de pH de 4.5, velocidade de agitação de 150rpm e temperatura de 25ºC. Dois modelos foram testados para obtenção de parâmetros de cinética de troca iônica. Na simulação do modelo cinético em que a reação de troca iônica foi considerada a etapa limitante o modelo não se ajustou aos dados experimentais. Uma segunda simulação, em que a difusão na resina (modelo da força motriz linear) foi assumida como etapa limitante apresentou melhor ajuste e evidencia a hipótese de que para as condições experimentais adotadas o processo de troca iônica apresenta limitações difusionais. O valor dos coeficientes de transferência de massa na resina (ks) apresentaram valores entre 0,0032-0,043min-1. Estudos cinéticos mostraram que o equilíbrio é atingido em torno de 400 minutos para os sistemas com concentração inicial de 20ppm e de 60 minutos para os sistemas com concentração inicial de 200ppm. Experimentos para obtenção de dados de equilíbrio de troca iônica foram realizados para os sistemas binários Ni+2–Na+, Zn+2–Na+ e para o sistema ternário Ni+2–Zn+2–Na+ nas concentrações de 160ppm e 300ppm (pH de 4.5, velocidade de agitação de 150rpm e temperatura de 25ºC). As isotermas foram modeladas com uso da lei da ação das massas ideal e não ideal. Os modelos de Bromley e Wilson foram utilizados para o cálculo do coeficiente de atividade na solução e na resina. Realizou-se simulação para a determinação do valor da constante termodinâmica de equilíbrio e dos parâmetros de interação de Wilson. Os resultados mostraram que a lei da ação das massas não ideal se ajustou bem aos dados experimentais dos sistemas binários. A simulação do sistema de equilíbrio ternário foi realizada de forma preditiva, baseada nos parâmetros de interação de Wilson e constantes de equilíbrio fornecidas pelas modelagens dos sistemas binários. Os dados preditos pelo modelo foram comparados com os dados experimentais e os resultados mostraram que o modelo foi capaz de prever o comportamento do sistema ternário. A afinidade dos íons estudados com a resina Amberlite IR-120 mostrou a seguinte ordem: Zn+2 Ni+2 > Na+. Para todos os experimentos realizados neste trabalho, a variação de pH e de estequiometria ao longo dos experimentos foram avaliados. Para o parâmetro pH, gráficos de especiação foram realizados com o uso do software HYDRA e os resultados mostram que os íons de interesse nas soluções (Zn+2 e Ni+2) estavam acima de 95%. O desvio médio da estequiometria não foi superior a 8%.