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- Bissal, Ara, 1986-, et al.
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Comparison of two Ultra-fast actuator concepts
- 2012
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Ingår i: IEEE transactions on magnetics. - : IEEE Press. - 0018-9464 .- 1941-0069. ; 48:11, s. 3315-3318
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper, two different types of ultra-fast electromechanical actuators are compared using a multi-physical finite element simulation model that has been experimentally validated. They are equipped with a single-sided Thomson coil (TC) and a double-sided drive coil (DSC), respectively. The former consists of a spirally-wound flat coil with a copper armature on top, while the latter consists of two mirrored spiral coils that are connected in series. Initially, the geometry and construction of each of the actuating schemes are discussed. Subsequently, the theory behind the two force generation principles are described. Furthermore, the current, magnetic flux densities, accelerations, and induced stresses are analyzed. Moreover, mechanical loadability simulations are performed to study the impact on the requirements of the charging unit, the sensitivity of the parameters, and evaluate the degree of influence on the performance of both drives. Finally, it is confirmed that although the DSC is mechanically more complex, it has a greater efficiency than that of the TC.
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- Bissal, Ara, 1986-, et al.
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Electric to Mechanical Energy Conversion of Linear Ultra-Fast Electro-Mechanical Actuators Based on Stroke Requirements
- 2014
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Ingår i: Electrical Machines (ICEM), 2014 International Conference on. - : IEEE conference proceedings. ; , s. -515
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The operational efficiency of ultra fast actuators usedas drives in high voltage direct current breakers are at best5 %. To boost their efficiency, the design of the energizing circuitis crucial. A multi-physics finite element method (FEM) modelcoupled with a SPICE circuit model that is able to predict theperformance of the actuator with an accuracy of at least 95 % hasbeen developed and verified experimentally. Several variants ofprototypes and models have been simulated, built, and tested.It was shown that one of the main problems leading to lowefficiencies is the stroke of the drive. However, there is a possibilityto increase the efficiency of the electric to mechanical energyconversion process of the studied Thomson (TC) and double sidedcoils (DSC) to a maximum of 54 % and 88 % respectively iftheir stroke is minimized. This can be done at the expense ofincreasing the complexity and the cost of the contact system bydesigning a switch with several series connected contacts that isencapsulated in a medium with a high dielectric strength. Anotherproposed solution is to design a current pulse with a rise timethat is considerably shorter than the mechanical response time ofthe system. Parametric variations of capacitances and chargingvoltages show that the TC and the DSC can achieve efficienciesup to 15 % and 23 % respectively. Regardless of the chosenmethod, the DSC has a superior efficiency compared to a TC.
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- Bissal, Ara, 1986-, et al.
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Loadability and scaling aspects of Thomson based ultra-fast actuators
- 2012
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Ingår i: Actuator 2012.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper, an ultra-fast single-sided Thomson based actuator is studied. The actuator is comprised of a flat spiral-shaped coil with a conductive armature in its proximity. This armature is mechanically loaded with a uniform mass distribution over its cross section. The energizing source consists of a capacitor bank that is discharged through the actuator coil resulting in a high magnetic pressure within fractions of a millisecond. The coil is dimensioned to withstand the temperature rise.An experimentally validated multi-physical finite element model is used to perform simulations by varying the mechanical load to explore the performance of the actuator topology. The obtained currents, induced forces, stresses, and accelerations of the armature are then analyzed in an attempt to develop scaling techniques that can predict for example velocity and efficiency. Finally, the results of the scaling techniques are presented and compared to each other.
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- Bissal, Ara, 1986-
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On the Design of Ultra-fast Electro-Mechanical Actuators
- 2013
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Licentiatavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The continuously increasing demand for connecting electric grids with remote renewable energy sources such as wind power and photovoltaic cells has rekindled interest in high voltage direct current (HVDC) multi-terminal networks. Although HVDC networks have numerous benefits, their adoption relies entirely on the availability of HVDC circuit breakers which, compared to traditional alternating current circuit breakers, have to operate in a time frame of milliseconds.This thesis deals with the design of ultra-fast electro-mechanical actuators based on the so-called Thomson coil (TC) actuator. The simulation of a (TC) actuator constitutes a multi-physical problem where electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical aspects must be considered. Moreover, it is complex since all those variables are co-dependent and have to be solved for simultaneously. As a result, a multi-physics simulation model that can predict the behavior and performance of such actuators with a high degree of accuracy was developed.Furthermore, other actuator concepts were also investigated and modeled in light of searching for a drive with a superior efficiency. The theory behind the force generation principles of two different types of ultra-fast electromechanical actuators, the TC and the double sided coil (DSC), were compared by the use of static, frequency, and comprehensive transient multi-physics finite element simulation models.Although, simulation models serve as a powerful tool for modeling and designing such state of the art actuators, without validation, they are weak and prone to errors since they rely on approximations and simplifications that might not always hold. Therefore, a prototype was built in the laboratory and the model was validated experimentally.Finally, it is important to note that the drives in this thesis are intended to actuate metallic contacts. As such, their behavior and performance upon mechanical loading was studied. Furthermore, some scaling techniques were applied to boost their performance and efficiency.
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- Bissal, Ara, 1986-, et al.
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On the Design of Ultra-Fast Electromechanical Actuators : A Comprehensive Multi-Physical Simulation Model
- 2012
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Ingår i: Sixth International Conference on Electromagnetic Field Problems and Applications (ICEF), 2012. - : IEEE conference proceedings. - 9781467313339 ; , s. 1-4
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper, a simulation of an ultra-fast electromechanical drive was performed by using a two-dimensional axi-symmetric multi-physical finite element model. The aim of this paper is to primarily show that the following model can be used to simulate and design those actuators with good accuracy, secondly, to study the behavior and sensitivity of the system and thirdly, to demonstrate the potential of the model for industrial applications. The simulation model is coupled to a circuit and solves for the electro-magnetic, thermal, and mechanical dynamics utilizing a moving mesh. The actuator under study is composed of a spiral-shaped coil and a disk-shaped 3mm thick copper armature on top. Two numerical studies of such an actuator powered by 2640 J capacitor banks were performed. It is shown that forces up to 38 kN can be achieved in the range of 200 μs. To add credibility, a benchmark prototype was built to validate this experimentally with the use of a high speed camera and image motion analysis.
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- Bissal, Ara, et al.
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Optimal Energizing Source Design for Ultra-Fast Actuators
- 2013
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- One of the key enabling technologies for multi-terminal HVDCgrids is the existence of a breaker that can operate withina few milliseconds. A lot of research has been done to builddifferent ultra-fast drives to actuate the electric contacts ofthese breakers. What they all have in common is an operationalefficiency of at best 5 %. Capacitor banks are discharged throughspirally shaped flat coils to generate ultra-fast repulsive forces. Tooptimize the efficiency of the drive, the design of the energizingcircuit is crucial. The aim of this paper is to optimize theenergizing source and provide a deep explanation of the effectof the chosen capacitance and charging voltage for two actuatorconcepts, the Thomson coil (TC) and the double sided coil (DSC)for different stroke requirements. An experimentally validatedmulti-physics finite element method (FEM) simulation model is applied.
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- Engdahl, Cecilia, et al.
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The Rift Valley Fever virus protein NSm and putative cellular protein interactions
- 2012
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Ingår i: Virology Journal. - 1743-422X. ; 9, s. 139-
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Rift Valley Fever is an infectious viral disease and an emerging problem in many countries of Africa and on the Arabian Peninsula. The causative virus is predominantly transmitted by mosquitoes and high mortality and abortion rates characterize outbreaks in animals while symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening encephalitis and hemorrhagic fever are noticed among infected humans. For a better prevention and treatment of the infection, an increased knowledge of the infectious process of the virus is required. The focus of this work was to identify protein-protein interactions between the non-structural protein (NSm), encoded by the M-segment of the virus, and host cell proteins. This study was initiated by screening approximately 26 million cDNA clones of a mouse embryonic cDNA library for interactions with the NSm protein using a yeast two-hybrid system. We have identified nine murine proteins that interact with NSm protein of Rift Valley Fever virus, and the putative protein-protein interactions were confirmed by growth selection procedures and beta-gal activity measurements. Our results suggest that the cleavage and polyadenylation specificity factor subunit 2 (Cpsf2), the peptidyl-prolyl cistrans isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 protein (Ppil2), and the synaptosome-associated protein of 25 kDa (SNAP-25) are the most promising targets for the NSm protein of the virus during an infection.
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- Hou, Yining, 1984-, et al.
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Impact on voltage rise of PV generation in future swedish urban areas with high PV penetration
- 2014
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Ingår i: ENERGYCON 2014 - IEEE International Energy Conference. - : IEEE Computer Society. - 9781479924493 ; , s. 904-911
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- There have been a large amount of statements from different countries, claiming that the integration of photovoltaic generation in the distribution grids can eventually impact the power quality and pose challenges for the distribution system operator. In Sweden, the level of penetration of small scale distributed generation is still low and no such problems have been observed. This study is conducted to investigate the voltage levels in an urban distribution grid when the level of photovoltaic generation is increased. The study is done by modeling the Swedish urban area by PSCAD. The aspects of the model include network design of a real distribution grid, everyday load, photovoltaic generation based on real data, photovoltaic penetrations at different levels and considers the current regulations in Sweden. The results indicate that there are no problems with overvoltages even with a high penetration of photovoltaic generation. Instead the risk of over-current through the installed cables seems to be a greater limitation. The loading of the distribution transformers is decreased due to the mix of commercial and domestic loads in the local grid.
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