This paper presents a predictive controller for handling plug-and-play (P&P) charging requests of flexible loads in a distribution system. We define two types of flexible loads: (i) deferrable loads that have a fixed power profile but can be deferred in time and (ii) shapeable loads that have flexible power profiles but fixed energy requests, such as Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs). The propos...

Hydraulic system has benefits over pneumatic or electric systems, especially when heavy loads are involved, very smooth and precise position pressure control is required. actuators have several advantages including the fact that they produce less heat electrical interference at machine than do actuators. A simulation model of support was established to determine dynamic responses hydraulic unde...

The design for the BPX power and particle handling system consists of a double-null (DN) poloidal divertor with an inner-wall bumper limiter. In addition, a substantial portion of the remainder of the inside of the torus is covered with graphite tiles to withstand high heat flux. In divertor operating modes, the diverted plasma is “swept” across the divertor plates to reduce the time-average he...

The paper presents results of laboratory experiments focused on the efficiency of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) removal by electroremediation, pyrolysis and incineration decontamination methods. The experiments were carried out using soil contaminated with heavy metals and PCBs. Different process parameters were changed during the experiments in order to achieve maximum removal efficiency. C...

Chlamydia psittaci is an obligate intracellular bacterium responsible for avian chlamydiosis, otherwise known as psittacosis, a zoonotic disease that may lead to severe atypical pneumonia. This study was conducted on seven mule duck flocks harboring asymptomatic birds to explore the circulation and persistence of C. psittaci during the entire breeding process and assess the potential sources of...

Cooperating with heavy forging press, the heavy-duty forging manipulator is used for handling the workpiece during the free-forging process. Therefore, the size accuracy of the forgings is related to the dynamics performance of the forging manipulator. This paper aims to study the dynamic performance of DDS heavy-duty forging manipulator. The kinematics model is firstly built to predict the tra...

Relationships between occupation, working conditions, and the development and outcome of pregnancy were analysed on a sample of women employed in hospital during their pregnancy. Ancillary staff members experienced more uterine contractions during pregnancy, more preterm deliveries, and more low birthweight infants than those performing other duties; this remained true after adjusting for socia...