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Random pulse width modulation (RPWM) technique has been employed to generate the control signals of Vienna-type rectifier. This technique is compared to two conventional techniques (Hysteresis-band and ramp comparison with fix frequency carrier signal). Simulation results are illustrated for three approaches. The results verify significantly reduction of high frequency harmonics magnitude; and consequently overcome electromagnetic interference (EMI) problem in this active type of rectifier. ©2009 IEEE  

An analog circuit for maximum power point tracking of a PV battery charger with minimum number of elements is proposed which works in a full range condition with a fixed switching frequency. In conventional MPPT algorithms which provide PV current or voltage reference value as output, fast climate changes may cause system instability. Here, a new variable is defined to eliminate the problem and improve the stability of the system. In order to compare the presented circuit with a conventional system, perturb and observe (P&O) MPPT algorithm which is well-known in PV systems is implemented on the same system. Simulation results (Conventional P&O algorithm and proposed structure) are presented... 

In this paper, we introduce a notion of quantum discrepancy, a non-commutative version of combinatorial discrepancy which is defined for projection systems, i.e. finite sets of orthogonal projections, as non-commutative counterparts of set systems. We show that besides its natural algebraic formulation, quantum discrepancy, when restricted to set systems, has a probabilistic interpretation in terms of determinantal processes. Determinantal processes are a family of point processes with a rich algebraic structure. A common feature of this family is the local repulsive behavior of points. Alishahi and Zamani (2015) exploit this repelling property to construct low-discrepancy point... 

The privatization of distribution systems has resulted in the development of multiple-microgrid (multiple-MG) systems where each microgrid independently operates its local resources. Moreover, the high integration of independent distributed energy sources could lead to operational issues such as grid congestion in future distribution systems. Therefore, this paper provides a transactive-based energy management framework to operate multiple-MG distribution systems; while, alleviating grid congestion in a decentralized manner. In this respect, alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) is considered to develop an operational framework that copes with distributed nature of multiple-MG... 

The privatization of distribution systems has resulted in the development of multiple-microgrid (multiple-MG) systems where each microgrid independently operates its local resources. Moreover, the high integration of independent distributed energy sources could lead to operational issues such as grid congestion in future distribution systems. Therefore, this paper provides a transactive-based energy management framework to operate multiple-MG distribution systems; while, alleviating grid congestion in a decentralized manner. In this respect, alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) is considered to develop an operational framework that copes with distributed nature of multiple-MG...