This work focuses on the safe and stable operation of an autonomous power system interconnecting an AC source with various types of power electronic loads. The stability of these systems is a challenge due to the inherent nonlinearity of the circuits involved. Traditionally, the stability analysis in this type of power systems has been approached by means of small-signal methodology derived from the Nyquist stability criterion. The small-signal analysis combined with physical insight and the adoption of safety margins is sufficient, in many cases, to achieve a stable operation with an acceptable system performance. Nonetheless, in many cases, the margins adopted result in conservative measures and consequent system over designs. This work studies the system stability under large-perturbations by means of three different tools, namely parameter space mapping, energy functions, and time domain simulations. The developed parameters space mapping determines the region of the state and parameter space where the system operation is locally stable. In this way stability margins in terms of physical parameters can be established. Moreover, the boundaries of the identified stability region represent bifurcations of the system where typical nonlinear behavior appears. The second approach, based on the Lyapunov direct method, attempts to determine the region of attraction of an equilibrium point, defined by an operation condition. For this a Lyapunov function based on linear matrix inequalities was constructed and tested on a simplified autonomous system model. In Addition, the third approach simulates the system behavior on a computer using a detailed system model. The higher level of model detail allows identifying unstable behavior difficult to observe when simpler models are used. Because the stability of the autonomous power system is strongly associated with the characteristics of the energy source, an improved voltage controller for the generator is also presented. The generator of an autonomous power system must provide a good performance under a wide variety of regimes. Under these conditions a model based controller is a good solution because it naturally adapts to the changing requirements. To this extent a controller based on the model of a variable frequency synchronous generator has been developed and tested. The results obtained show a considerable improvement performance when compared to previous practices. / Ph. D.

Since the early 1990’s the number of corporate stand-alone reports produced by various organisations worldwide has increased considerably (Kolk, 2004; Owen, 2006). It is argued that introducing an assurance statement with the stand-alone report may contribute to enhancing the credibility of the reported information (FEE, 2002; Dando and Swift, 2003; ACCA and AccountAbility, 2004). This thesis reports on a multi-level analysis of assurance statements attached to stand-alone reports that were produced by the UK FTSE100 companies during the reporting years 2000-2004. Drawing on a research instrument (which itself has been informed by previous literature, namely O’Dwyer and Owen, 2005) as well as the most recent assurance guidelines and standards (such as FEE, 2002; GRI, 2002, AA1000AS, 2003; and ISAE3000, 2004), this thesis examines the extent to which assurance statements disclose information about crucial elements of the assurance engagement, the amount of disclosure as well as factors associated with the information disclosed. In this context, particular attention is given to issues of independence of the assurance provider; the methodology used to conduct the assurance engagement; the degree to which stakeholders have been engaged and their issues taken account of within the assurance process; and assurance results (namely presentation of the assurance opinion, findings and recommendations). The research results suggest that, despite the increased amount and quality of information disclosed within the assurance statements over the years, engagement of stakeholders and taking adequate account of their issues within the assurance process is still lacking compared to other dimensions of assurance. In the absence of generally accepted stand-alone reporting criteria and assurance standards for this type of reporting, various assurance approaches have emerged and these correspond to the nature of the assurance provider (for example, accountancy, consultancy and certification body). The FTSE100 companies (in almost in two-thirds of the conducted engagements) rely most heavily on consultancy firms for assurance and as a result, this approach dominates UK assurance practice. As a consequence, there are noticeable variations in the assurance methodologies, results of the assurance engagements (findings, opinions and recommendations) and shape of the assurance statements over the study. There are also changes that emerge over time and these are most strongly associated with the standards that are used to govern the assurance engagement and also the type of information being assured. These findings raise concerns about whether it is possible to harmonise assurance practice of the corporate stand-alone reports. This thesis concludes with some practical implications for the assurance of stand-alone reports, as well as recommendations for future research.

Au Vietnam, plus d’un demi-million d’habitations n’ont pas d’accès à l’électricité. Elles se situent principalement dans des régions montagneuses ou sur des îles. Cependant, c’est un pays qui possède un grand potentiel en énergies renouvelables. Dans ce contexte, l’alimentation en électricité pour les sites isolés est une solution prometteuse en termes économique et environnemental. L’énergie solaire est la plus adaptée à l’alimentation en électricité des villages en raison d’un ensoleillement important et d’une maintenance relativement facile. Dans les systèmes de conversion d’énergie utilisant des sources d’énergies renouvelables, on utilise généralement des convertisseurs statiques simples. En effet, si l’on prend un système photovoltaïque, la poursuite du point de puissance maximale (MPPT) se fait à l’aide d’un convertisseur « boost » ou « buck-boost ». Ainsi, en cas de défaillance, le système est mis hors service. L’objectif de cette thèse est d’apporter des améliorations au niveau d’un système photovoltaïque autonome pouvant être utilisé dans un site isolé. Ainsi nous avons développé un algorithme de recherche du point de puissance maximale (MPPT) utilisant des convertisseurs DC-DC à trois niveaux (CBTN) permettant d’extraire le maximum de puissance d’un générateur photovoltaïque quelles que soient les variations climatiques (température, ensoleillement) ou de la charge. L’architecture à base de panneaux solaires associé à un système de stockage a nécessité la mise en place d’un superviseur flou afin de maîtriser la gestion des flux. Enfin, nous avons proposé une méthode de détection de défauts afin de gérer efficacement les cas de défaillance d’un élément du convertisseur multiniveaux. En effet, en cas de défauts, on doit pouvoir passer en mode dégradé pour pouvoir assurer un service proche du comportement nominal ou au moins minimal en attendant une maintenance corrective. / In Vietnam, more than half a million people do not have access to electricity. They are mainly in mountainous regions or on islands. However, this country has great potential for renewable energy. In this context, these sources of energy can be regarded as promising solutions both economically and environmentally for supplying electrical power. Solar energy is the most suitable to supply villages with electricity because of the plentiful solar radiation and relatively easy maintenance of the structures. In energy conversion systems using renewable energy sources, simple static converters are generally used. Indeed, if we explore a photovoltaic system, the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is done using a boost or buck-boost converter. Thus, in case of failure, the system is simply switched off. The aim of this thesis is to make improvements to an autonomous photovoltaic system that can be used in an isolated site. Therefore, an MPPT algorithm using three-level DC-DC converters is developed to extract the maximum power of a photovoltaic generator, whatever the climatic variations (temperature, sunlight) or charge. The system’s architecture is based on solar panels associated with a storage system, which required the development of a fuzzy supervisor to control the flow management. Finally, we propose a fault detection method to efficiently manage the failure of a multi-level converter element. Indeed, if there is a fault, we must go into a degraded mode to provide a service close to normal or at least minimal functioning, pending maintenance.

Microgrids containing photovoltaic (PV) cells and wind power gain more and more interest. These microgrids may work in stand-alone mode ("islanding") or be conncted to the main grid. In both modes of operation, power quality must be monitored and controlled. This report focuses on microgrids and aims to implement a monitoring system based on FPGA. In the monitoring system, two applications can be achieved, firstly a PAS-MPPT algorithm in a DC-DC boost converter to improve the maximun power point tracking of a PV unit, and secondly a detection and switching system of the grid mode - stand-alone or connected to the main grid. Simulation results prove the Verilog programs in FPGA are suitable to be used in microgrids.

Submitted by Rosivalda Pereira (mrs.pereira@ufma.br) on 2017-07-19T17:30:37Z No. of bitstreams: 1 PedroLeiteNeto.pdf: 15729023 bytes, checksum: 58efe211075c14c50cf9c297aa235d4f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-19T17:30:37Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PedroLeiteNeto.pdf: 15729023 bytes, checksum: 58efe211075c14c50cf9c297aa235d4f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-06-02 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / The development of microgrids was driven by the need to supply consumers with more stable and reliable electricity. The intermittent nature of renewable sources differs from the requirements of consumers - especially in isolated areas - who expect an uninterrupted and quality energy supply. Isolated microstrips may have available one or more renewable sources to be explored, configuring hybrid systems. Although such renewable sources are inexhaustible, energy conversion systems are capacity limited and need to be explored efficiently. Hybrid systems typically include solar photovoltaic and wind, already well studied. In this thesis are introduced the oceanic energies in their gradient and tidal currents forms. This thesis contributes to the efficient exploration of the oceanic sources, both as a single source as well as in a hybrid configuration. In relation to the isolated operation, the storage system is of fundamental importance. Considering the high costs of a battery bank over the total cost of the system, operating strategies that preserve its useful life while maintaining uninterrupted power supply are mandatory. Considering these aspects, in this work is proposed a dual energy storage system composed of two subsystems with diversified functions and submitted to different chage/discharge conditions. The purpose of this new strategy is a more efficient use of the storage system, since this operating regime becomes closer to the recommended by the battery manufacturers. The benefits of this strategy are reflected in the overall cost reduction of the microgrid. In order to achieve optimum operating strategies, a more accurate mathematical model of the batteries is used to reproduce the behavior of the batteries in a more realistic way. In addition, it is investigated the performance of operating strategies that allow maximum benefits to be obtained through the diversification of the microgrid energy matrix, by including hydrokinetic tidal sources. The motivation for including this source lies in its high potential, especially on the northern coast of Brazil. These benefits should be evaluated mainly through the more efficient use of the storage system as well as the reduction of the participation of fossil fuel units in the operation of isolated microgrids. / O desenvolvimento das microrredes foi impulsionado pela necessidade de suprir os consumidores com eletricidade de forma mais estável e confiável. A natureza intermitente das fontes renováveis se contrapõe às exigências dos consumidores - especialmente em áreas isoladas - que esperam por um fornecimento de energia sem interrupções e com qualidade. As microrredes isoladas podem ter disponíveis uma ou mais fontes renováveis para serem exploradas, configurando sistemas híbridos. Embora tais fontes renováveis sejam inesgotáveis, os sistemas de conversão de energia são limitados em capacidade e devem ser explorados com eficiência. Sistemas híbridos normalmente incluem energia solar fotovoltaica e eólica, já bastante estudadas. Nesta tese são introduzidas as energias oceânicas nas suas formas de gradiente e de correntes de marés. Esta tese contribui para a exploração eficiente de fontes oceânicas, tanto na operação como fonte única assim como em configuração híbrida. No que tange a operação isolada, o sistema de armazenamento tem importância fundamental. Considerando os elevados custos de um banco de baterias sobre o custo total do sistema, estratégias de operação que preservem sua vida útil, ao mesmo tempo que mantenham o fornecimento ininterrupto de energia, são mandatórias. Diante destes aspectos, neste trabalho é proposto um sistema dual de armazenamento de energia composto de dois subsistemas com funções diversificadas e submetidos a condições de carga/descarga diferentes. O objetivo desta nova estratégia consiste no uso mais eficiente do sistema de armazenamento, uma vez que esse regime de operação se torna mais próximo daquele recomendado pelos fabricantes de baterias. Os benefícios desta estratégia são refletidos na redução dos custos globais da microrrede. Para conseguir as estratégias de operação ótima, neste trabalho é utilizado um modelo matemático mais acurado das baterias a fim de reproduzir de forma mais realista o comportamento das baterias. Além disso, é investigado o desempenho de estratégias de operação que permitam obter o máximo de benefícios decorrentes da diversificação da matriz energética da microrrede, através da inclusão de fontes hidrocinéticas maremotrizes. A motivação para a inclusão desta fonte está no seu elevado potencial, em especial no litoral norte do Brasil. Estes benefícios devem ser avaliados especialmente quanto ao uso mais eficiente do sistema de armazenamento, assim como a redução da necessidade de participação de unidades baseadas em combustível fóssil na operação de microrredes isoladas.

La qualité d’un réseau électrique se mesure notamment par sa résilience, à savoir sa capacité à continuer de fournir, de façon stable, une électricité de qualité malgré les incidents. Cette continuité d’alimentation est notamment assurée par le réglage de la fréquence, ce dernier faisant office de moyen de coopération entre les différentes sources du réseau. Les travaux de cette thèse étudient en profondeur les différentes façons d’assurer ce réglage de la fréquence sur des microréseaux alternatifs îlotés au regard des problématiques nouvelles : intégration croissante de sources d’énergie renouvelables intermittentes et baisse (voire disparition) de l’inertie inhérente aux groupes synchrones tournants. L’objectif principal est de proposer un ensemble de modèles analytiques permettant d’appréhender le comportement dynamique de la fréquence et des puissances actives transitant sur un microréseau, quelle que soit la topologie de ce dernier, afin de constituer une aide au dimensionnement. À cet objectif global s’ajoute un certain nombre de sous-objectifs qui structurent et guident l’ensemble des travaux :- Un objectif pédagogique : les couplages entre l’équilibre des puissances actives et la fréquence sur un réseau alternatif sont clairement explicités, que ces couplages relèvent de la structure et des paramètres physiques du microréseau ou qu’ils soient liés aux lois et paramètres de commande. La lecture des modèles doit ainsi permettre de comprendre analytiquement les différents liens de cause à effet entre les paramètres du système, la fréquence et les puissances,et les spécificités propres à chaque topologie de microréseau.- Un objectif de simplicité et de modularité : les modèles proposés doivent pouvoir être adaptés selon les cas particuliers de topologies, afin que tout lecteur puisse les réutiliser facilement en dehors du cadre de cette étude. Pour ce faire, ces travaux utilisent des modèles mathématiques sous forme de schémas blocs, intégrables sous Matlab.- Enfin, un objectif de modélisation « grand signal » : pour trancher avec l’approche petit signal de beaucoup de modélisations de microréseaux classiques, et pour permettre d’appréhender le comportement du microréseau sur une large plage de déséquilibre de puissance / The quality of an electricity grid is measured by its resilience, namely its ability to continue to provide electricity despite the incidents. This continuity of supply is ensured by the frequency control, acting as a means of cooperation between the different sources of the grid. This thesis examines in depth the different ways to ensure this frequency control on stand-alone microgrids with regard to new issues: increasing integration of intermittent energy sources and decreasing (or disappearing) of the synchronous rotating groups with their inertia. The main objective is to propose a set of analytical models explaining the dynamic behavior of the frequency and the active powers transiting on a microgrid, whatever the topology, in order to constitute an aid to the sizing. To this overall objective is added a number of sub-objectives that structure and guide this work:- An educational objective: the nature of the link between the balance of active powers and the frequency on an AC microgrid is clearly explained, whether this link is based on physical parameters or is related to control laws. The goal is to understand the different links of cause and effect between the paramers of the system, the frequency and the active power and thespecificities to each topology of microgrid. - An objective of simplicity and modularity: the models proposed must be adaptable to particular cases, so that any reader can reuse easily outside the scope of this study. To do this, mathematical models in the form of block diagrams which can be integrated in Matlab are used. - Finally, a "big signal" simulation objective: to decide with the small signal approach of many traditional microgrid models, and to make it possible to understand the behavior of the microgrid over a wide range of power imbalance.

LHCB est une expérience dédiée à l'étude de la violation CP dans le domaine des mésons B et de leur désintégration rares. Lors du démarrage du LHC, une des premières actions sera de vérifier que l'appareillage a les performances attendues. Cette thèse se place dan sle contexte des premières mesures de l'expérience LHCb pour deux sujets traités : la reconstruction des photons par le calorimètre électromagnétique dans différentes configurations expérimentales et la calibration du calorimètre électromagnétique. Dans ce but une identification des photons `partir de l'ensemble des informations du SPD, PS, ECAL et HCAL est dévellopée basée sur un méthode discriminante de Fisher. Ces photons reconstruits sont utilisés dans la reconstruction des Pi0 dont les spectres mesureront dès le début des prises de données le niveau de calibration du calorimètre. Pour calibrer chaque cellule du calorimètre électromagnétique la contrainte sur la masse des Pi0 reconstruits est utilisée. Une calibration à 1% est possible pour une dé-calibration allant jusqu'à 30% en une dizaine d'heures de prise de données à la luminosité nominale. Deux canaux de physique, ou la calibration du calorimètre et la reconstruction des mésons neutres se désintégrant en paire de photons sont les points clefs sont étudiés. Le canal Bd->J/PsiPi0 mesure de l'angle Beta du triangle CKM, les graphes qui y contribuent peuvent être sensible à de la physique au delà du Modèle Standard. Le canal Bs->J/PSiEta mesure l'angle Chi, domaine spécifique de LHCb. La sensibilité pour a mesure des ces deux angles est estimée.

Στην περιγραφόμενη διπλωματική εργασία μελετώνται τα αυτόνομα φωτοβολταϊκά συστήματα και γίνεται η μελέτη για την τροφοδότηση μιας αγροικίας στην περιοχή της Πάτρας. Τέτοια συστήματα αποτελούνται από φωτοβολταϊκά πλαίσια, συσσωρευτές και ηλεκτρονικές διατάξεις. Τα πλαίσια είναι αυτά που συλλέγουν την ηλιακή ακτινοβολία και μέσω ενός μηχανισμού, που λέγεται φωτοβολταϊκό φαινόμενο, την μετατρέπουν σε ηλεκτρική ενέργεια. Οι συσσωρευτές αποθηκεύουν ηλεκτρική ενέργεια, την οποία εκμεταλλευόμαστε όταν η ζήτηση είναι μεγαλύτερη από την παραγωγή. Οι ηλεκτρονικές διατάξεις, δηλαδή ο μετατροπέας τάσης και ο ελεγκτής φόρτισης, ευθύνονται για την μετατροπή της συνεχούς ισχύος σε εναλλασσόμενη καθώς, επίσης, και για την ομαλή λειτουργία του συστήματος. Αφού γίνει παρουσίαση όλης της θεωρίας και των μαθηματικών τύπων που απαιτούνται, γίνεται εφαρμογή τους μέσω του σχεδιασμού του κατάλληλου φωτοβολταϊκού συστήματος για την τροφοδότηση της αγροικίας. / The subject of this diploma thesis is the study of stand-alone photovoltaic systems. Such systems include photovoltaic modules, batteries, inverters and charge controllers as well. The photovoltaic modules collect solar energy and transform it into electrical energy via a mechanism that is called photovoltaic effect. Batteries storage electrical energy and are used when the electrical demand is greater than the energy generated by the modules. Inverters are used to convert DC power into AC power and charge controllers connect or disconnect the batteries from the system, as needed. After presenting the theory data required, a stand-alone photovoltaic system is designed so as to supply a country house.

L’analyse des sites éoliens et des possibilités solaires du Bénin a conduit les travaux vers les systèmes énergétiques, du type photovoltaïque autonome, couplé à des batteries de stockage. Ces systèmes énergétiques appropriés ont été analysés, modélisés et optimisés. Les critères d’optimisation sont issus d’une enquête réalisée au près des responsables qui s’occupent des questions d’électrification en milieu rural, des professionnels sélectionnés qui jouent un rôle majeur dans le processus décisionnel des projets d’électrification en milieu rural, des associations locales qui ont bénéficié de ces projets au Bénin, des techniciens et des usagers de ces systèmes. Ces critères sont hiérarchisés selon la méthode AMDEC. Une méthode d’optimisation adaptée a été réalisée ; elle fait appel à une vision originale de pondération. / The analysis of the wind sites and the solar possibilities of Benin led the works towards the energy systems, of the autonomous photovoltaic type, coupled with batteries of storage. These appropriate energy systems were analyzed, modelled and optimized. The criteria of optimization arise from a survey realized in near the persons in charge who take care of questions of electrification in rural areas, of selected professionals who play a major role in the decision-making of the projects of electrification in rural areas, local associations which benefited from these projects in Benin, from technicians and from users of these systems. These criteria are organized into a hierarchy according to the method AMDEC. A method of adapted optimization was realized; she appeals to an original vision of level-headedness.

This thesis deals with modeling dynamics of printing machine, made by SOMA Engineering, in toolbox SimScape of simulation program Simulink/Matlab. There are descibed properties, progress, important principles and laws of modeling in this toolbox. The first part is focused on creating models, which consist as mechanical as eletrical and control parts. In the second part is explained how to create user interface to control models and creating standalone application, executable without installation of Matlab or Simulink. In last part is explained principle of identification parameters of material from the measured data, using an optimalization algorithm Nelder-Mead. Created models and identification algorithm are controlled via user interface.