This diploma thesis is aimed at assessing the provision of emergency electric power supply to hospitals in South Bohemia. The chapter titled Present State briefly characterises the generation of electric power, the history of power plants in the Czech Republic, the power distribution system, it lists the basic elements of the power distribution system, including its stability and security. Among other things, it presents the term of blackout and its potential impact on the society. Furthermore, this chapter deals with the infrastructure in relation with the critical infrastructure and its history. At the end of this chapter, the functioning of health service is mentioned in relation to emergency situations, including the emergency sources used by hospitals. The research made use of the qualitative method of data collection and the data was acquired through the technique of controlled interviews and a secondary analysis of data from competent South Bohemian hospital staff who is responsible for or deal with the issue or providing emergency power supplies.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:22:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2012-02-23Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:08:08Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 tonellineto_ms_me_ilha.pdf: 925562 bytes, checksum: 4d19e3ff6eabc4094e4ba90e7a4607b9 (MD5) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo o desenvolvimento de um sistema inteligente que realize o controle preventivo em sistemas de distribuição de energia elétrica. Trata-se de um procedimento para diagnosticar distúrbios possam provocar danos em componentes do sistema e, principalmente, a interrupção do fornecimento de energia aos consumidores. Este sistema inteligente será desenvolvido baseando-se no emprego da transformada wavelet, lógica fuzzy e redes neurais artificiais, em especial uma arquitetura da família ART (Adaptive Resonance Theory), a rede neural Fuzzy ARTMAP. Por ser uma arquitetura estável e plástica, esta permite a inclusão do módulo do treinamento continuado, o qual possibilita a extração do conhecimento sem a necessidade de reiniciar o processo de treinamento com a inclusão de novos padrões, diferentemente do que ocorre com a maioria das redes neurais. Este recurso possibilita usar um conjunto reduzido de padrões na fase de treinamento e, na medida em que forem realizadas as análises (aplicação), a extração do conhecimento é continuada, ou seja, trata-se de um sistema que busca o aperfeiçoamento com o passar o tempo. O sistema irá contemplar as principais anormalidades caracterizadas por distúrbios de tensão, curtos- circuitos e faltas de alta impedância. Por conseguinte, o objetivo refere-se ao desenvolvimento de um modelo embrionário capaz de incorporar permanentemente inovações com o propósito de torná-lo um sistema de inferência mais eficiente / This project aims to develop an intelligent system that performs the preventive control in electric power distribution systems. It is a procedure to disturbances diagnosis that can potentially cause damage to system’s components and, particularly, the interruption of electric power supply to consumers. This intelligent system is based on wavelet transform, fuzzy logic and artificial neural networks, in special the ART (Adaptive resonance Theory) family architecture, i.e., the Fuzzy ARTMAP. Due to the stability and plasticity characteristics, this architecture enables the introduction of the continuous training module, which allows the knowledge extraction without the need to restart the training process when a new training pattern is included, unlike what happens in most neural networks. Thus, it is possible to use a reduced set of patterns on the training phase and, as the analyses are performed, the extraction of the knowledge is continuous, i.e., a system that seeks to improve over time. The system will introduce the main disorders characterized by voltage disturbances, short-circuit faults and high impedance faults. Therefore, it deals with a methodology that can permanently incorporate new information to become an efficient inference system

Orientador: Carlos Roberto Minussi / Banca: Francisco Villarreal Alvarado / Banca: Mário Oleskovicz / Resumo: Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo o desenvolvimento de um sistema inteligente que realize o controle preventivo em sistemas de distribuição de energia elétrica. Trata-se de um procedimento para diagnosticar distúrbios possam provocar danos em componentes do sistema e, principalmente, a interrupção do fornecimento de energia aos consumidores. Este sistema inteligente será desenvolvido baseando-se no emprego da transformada wavelet, lógica fuzzy e redes neurais artificiais, em especial uma arquitetura da família ART (Adaptive Resonance Theory), a rede neural Fuzzy ARTMAP. Por ser uma arquitetura estável e plástica, esta permite a inclusão do módulo do treinamento continuado, o qual possibilita a extração do conhecimento sem a necessidade de reiniciar o processo de treinamento com a inclusão de novos padrões, diferentemente do que ocorre com a maioria das redes neurais. Este recurso possibilita usar um conjunto reduzido de padrões na fase de treinamento e, na medida em que forem realizadas as análises (aplicação), a extração do conhecimento é continuada, ou seja, trata-se de um sistema que busca o aperfeiçoamento com o passar o tempo. O sistema irá contemplar as principais anormalidades caracterizadas por distúrbios de tensão, curtos- circuitos e faltas de alta impedância. Por conseguinte, o objetivo refere-se ao desenvolvimento de um modelo embrionário capaz de incorporar permanentemente inovações com o propósito de torná-lo um sistema de inferência mais eficiente / Abstract: This project aims to develop an intelligent system that performs the preventive control in electric power distribution systems. It is a procedure to disturbances diagnosis that can potentially cause damage to system's components and, particularly, the interruption of electric power supply to consumers. This intelligent system is based on wavelet transform, fuzzy logic and artificial neural networks, in special the ART (Adaptive resonance Theory) family architecture, i.e., the Fuzzy ARTMAP. Due to the stability and plasticity characteristics, this architecture enables the introduction of the continuous training module, which allows the knowledge extraction without the need to restart the training process when a new training pattern is included, unlike what happens in most neural networks. Thus, it is possible to use a reduced set of patterns on the training phase and, as the analyses are performed, the extraction of the knowledge is continuous, i.e., a system that seeks to improve over time. The system will introduce the main disorders characterized by voltage disturbances, short-circuit faults and high impedance faults. Therefore, it deals with a methodology that can permanently incorporate new information to become an efficient inference system / Mestre

This work deals with the deployment of distributed power sources into the electric power grid. The nature of these sources causes that the massive integration may experience problems with power quality in the local context, and also overall reliability of supply in the range of interconnected power systems may be endangered. Work is focused on local voltage quality problems with special emphasis on analysis and design of tools (e.g. reactive power compensation units of power plants or dynamic voltage control by transformers 110/22kV) for voltage control in power distribution systems. These tools should be used as a part of uniform concept of voltage control. The proposed concept is involved.

A DC power distribution system (PDS) of a transport aircraft was modeled and analyzed using MATLAB/Simulink software. The multi-level modeling concept was used as a modeling approach, which assumes modeling subsystem of the PDS at three different levels of complexity. The subsystem models were implemented in Simulink and combined into the whole PDS model according to certain interconnection rules. Effective modeling of different scenarios of operation was achieved by mixing subsystem models of different levels in one PDS model. Linearized models were obtained from the nonlinear PDS model for stability analysis and control design. The PDS model was used to examine the system stability and the DC bus power quality under bidirectional power flow conditions. Small-signal analysis techniques were employed to study stability issues resulting from subsystem interactions. The DC bus stability diagram was proposed for predicting stability of the PDS with different types of loads without performing an actual stability test based on regular stability analysis tools. Certain PDS configurations and operational scenarios leading to instability were identified. An analysis of energy transfer in the PDS showed that a large energy storage capacitor in the input filter of a flight control actuator is effective for reduction of the DC bus voltage disturbances produced by regenerative action of the actuator. However, energy storage capacitors do not provide energy savings in the PDS and do not increase its overall efficiency. / Master of Science

Electric power distribution network is an important part of electrical power systems for delivering electricity to consumers. Electric power utilities worldwide are increasingly adopting the computer aided monitoring, control and management of electric power distribution systems to provide better services to the electrical consumers. Therefore, research and development activities worldwide are being carried out to automate the electric power distribution system. The power distribution system consists of a three-phase source supplying power through single-, two-, or three-phase distribution lines, switches, and transformers to a set of buses with a given load demand. In addition, unlike transmission systems, single-, two-, and three-phase sections exist in the network and single-, two-, and three-phase loads exist in the distribution networks. Further, most distribution systems are overhead systems, which are susceptible to faults caused by a variety of situations such as adverse weather conditions, equipment failure, traffic accidents, etc. When a fault occurs on a distribution line, it is very important for the utility to identify the fault location as quickly as possible for improving the service reliability. Hence, one of the crucial blocks in the operation of distribution system is that of fault detection and it’s location. The achievement of this objective depends on the success of the distribution automation system. The distribution automation system should be implemented quickly and accurately in order to isolate those affected branches from the healthy parts and to take alternative measures to restore normal power supply. Fault location in the distribution system is a difficult task due to its high complexity and difficulty caused by unique characteristics of the distribution system. These unique characteristics are discussed in the present work. In recent years, some techniques have been discussed for the location of faults, particularly in radial distribution systems. These methods use various algorithmic approaches, where the fault location is iteratively calculated by updating the fault current. Heuristic and Expert System approaches for locating fault in distribution system are also proposed which uses more measurements. Measurements are assumed to be available at the sending end of the faulty line segment, which are not true in reality as the measurements are only available at the substation and at limited nodes of the distribution networks through the use of remote terminal units. The emerging techniques of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a solution to this problem. Among the various AI based techniques like Expert systems, Fuzzy Set and ANN systems, the ANN approach for fault location is found to be encouraging. In this thesis, an ANN approaches with limited measurements are used to locate fault in long distribution networks with laterals. Initially the distribution system modeling (using actual a-b-c phase representation) for three-, two-, and single-phase laterals, three-, two-, and single- phase loads are described. Also an efficient three-phase load flow and short circuit analysis with loads are described which is used to simulate all types of fault conditions on distribution systems. In this work, function approximation (FA) is the main technique used and the classification techniques take a major supportive role to the FA problem. Fault location in distribution systems is explained as a FA problem, which is difficult to solve due to the various practical constraints particular to distribution systems. Incorporating classification techniques reduce this FA problem to simpler ones. The function that is approximated is the relation between the three-phase voltage and current measurements at the substation and at selected number of buses (inputs), and the line impedance of the fault points from the substation (outputs). This function is approximated by feed forward neural network (FFNN). Similarly for solving the classification problems such as fault type classification and source short circuit level classification, Radial Basis Probabilistic Neural Network (RBPNN) has been employed. The work presented in this thesis is the combinational use of FFNN and RBPNN for estimating the fault location. Levenberg Marquardt learning method, which is robust and fast, is used for training FFNN. A typical unbalanced 11-node test system, an IEEE 34 nodes test system and a practical 69- bus long distribution systems with different configurations are considered for the study. The results show that the proposed approaches of fault location gives accurate results in terms of estimated fault location. Practical situations in distribution systems such as unbalanced loading, three-, two-, and single- phase laterals, limited measurements available, all types of faults, a wide range of varying source short circuit levels, varying loading conditions, long feeders with multiple laterals and different network configurations are considered for the study. The result shows the feasibility of applying the proposed method in practical distribution system fault diagnosis.

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Orientador: Antonio Padilha Feltrin / Abstract: In recent years, the use of electric vehicles in urban zones has been intensified. As a policy of increasing the penetration of electric vehicles and reducing air pollution, electric taxis have been introduced into transportation systems. They need special attention because of its different driving patterns. In contrast to private electric vehicles, which can be recharged for a long period, electric taxis need to recharge only for a short time due to their constant operation. Therefore, fast charging stations are required to meet the demand for recharging electric taxis and should be located at strategic places. In addition, an analysis must be performed to connect these stations in the electric network. To improve their allocation and connectivity, this work presents a methodology to help in decision making for installing fast charging stations, considering as criteria: locations with greater flow of electric taxis and low level of state of charge, the available physical space to carry out their recharge and cost functions for the connection of charging stations. The result of the proposal is a map with the location of fast charging stations and analysis of the lowest cost places for connection to the network. The methodology is tested in a medium-sized city in Brazil, showing the importance of this map and cost functions in decision making. The proposal is compared with another methodology, showing that the proposed method considers different criteria and creates a better s... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Resumo: Nos últimos anos, o uso dos veículos elétricos nas zonas urbanas tem se intensificado. Como política para o aumento na penetração de veículos elétricos e reduzir a poluição do ar, os táxis elétricos vem sendo introduzidos nos sistemas de transporte. Eles necessitam de atenção especial devido aos seus diferentes padrões de condução. Em contraste com os veículos elétricos privados, que podem ser recarregados por um longo período, táxis elétricos necessitam de recarga em um curto período de tempo devido a sua constante operação. Portanto, estações de recarga rápida são necessárias para receber a demanda de recarga dos táxis elétricos e devem estar localizadas em locais estratégicos. Além disso, uma análise deve ser realizada para a conexão destas estações com a rede elétrica. Para melhorar sua alocação e conectividade, este trabalho apresenta uma metodologia para auxiliar na tomada de decisão da instalação de estações de recarga rápida considerando como critérios: locais com maior fluxo de táxis elétricos e baixo nível de carga nas baterias, espaço físico disponível para realizar o carregamento e funções de custo para a conexão das estações de recarga. Os resultados da proposta são mapas com a localização das estações de recarga rápida e análise dos locais de menor custo para a conexão com a rede elétrica. A metodologia é testada em uma cidade de médio porte no Brasil, mostrando a importância dos mapas e funções de custo na tomada de decisão. A proposta é comparada com outras me... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Mestre

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / O objetivo deste trabalho é contribuir com o desenvolvimento de uma técnica baseada em sistemas inteligentes que possibilite a localização exata ou aproximada do ponto de origem de uma Variação de Tensão de Curta Duração (VTCD) (gerada por uma falta) em um sistema de distribuição de energia elétrica. Este trabalho utiliza um Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) com o intuito de detectar as faltas. Uma vez que a falta é detectada, os sinais de tensão obtidos durante a falta são decompostos em componentes simétricas instantâneas por meio do método proposto. Em seguida, as energias das componentes simétricas são calculadas e utilizadas para estimar a localização da falta. Nesta pesquisa, são avaliadas duas estruturas baseadas em Redes Neurais Artificiais (RNAs). A primeira é projetada para classificar a localização da falta em um dos pontos possíveis e a segunda é projetada para estimar a distância da falta ao alimentador. A técnica aqui proposta aplica-se a alimentadores trifásicos com cargas equilibradas. No desenvolvimento da mesma, considera-se que há disponibilidade de medições de tensões no nó inicial do alimentador e também em pontos esparsos ao longo da rede de distribuição. O banco de dados empregado foi obtido através de simulações de um modelo de alimentador radial usando o programa PSCAD/EMTDC. Testes de sensibilidade empregando validação-cruzada são realizados em ambas as arquiteturas de redes neurais com o intuito de verificar a confiabilidade dos resultados obtidos. Adicionalmente foram realizados testes com faltas não inicialmente contidas no banco de dados a fim de se verificar a capacidade de generalização das redes. Os desempenhos de ambas as arquiteturas de redes neurais foram satisfatórios e demonstram a viabilidade das técnicas propostas para realizar a localização de faltas em redes de distribuição. / The aim of this work is to contribute to the development of a technique based on intelligent systems that allows the accurate location of the Short Duration Voltage Variations (SDVV) origin in an electrical power distribution system. Once the fault is detected via a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL), voltage signals acquired during the fault are decomposed into instantaneous symmetrical components by the proposed method. Then, the energies of the symmetrical components are calculated and used to estimate the fault location. In this work, two systems based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) are evaluated. The first one is designed to classify the fault location into one of predefined possible points and the second is designed to estimate the fault distance from the feeder. The technique herein proposed is applies to three-phase feeders with balanced loads. In addition, it is considered that there is availability of voltage measurements in the initial node of the feeder and also in sparse points along the distribution power grid. The employed database was made using simulations of a model of radial feeder using the PSCAD / EMTDC program. Sensitivity tests employing cross-validation are performed for both approaches in order to verify the reliability of the results. Furthermore, in order to check the generalization capability, tests with faults not originally contained in the database were performed. The performances of both architectures of neural networks were satisfactory and they demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed techniques to perform fault location on distribution grids.