The presence of a significant DG capacity in distribution networks will result in some conflicts with the operation of the system, mainly because, unlike the meshed transmission system, the distribution system is usually designed as a “passive” radial system. In general, the impact of DG depends on its penetration level in distribution network as well as on DG technology (e.g. synchronous gener...

Based on a review of the most recent available scientific evidence, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 (USDA DG) provide information and advice for choosing a healthy diet. To compare the environmental impacts of, respectively, omnivorous (OMN), lacto-ovo-vegetarian (LOV) and vegan (VEG) dietary patterns as suggested in the USDA DG, we analyzed the three patterns by Life Cycle Assess...

The voltage instability phenomena occur in both transmission systems and distribution systems. The weakening of voltage stability level will limit the growth of load served by distribution companies. Voltage instability in power distribution systems could lead to voltage collapse and thus power blackouts. The integration of distributed generation (DG) in the distribution system has increased to...

The foreseen decentralization of the electrical energy supply has a significant impact on the overall system operation and control. To increase the economic efficiency of dispersed generation (DG) a powerful optimization technique is required. This paper presents a mathematical model including different kinds of DG units with respect to their technical characteristics as well as the optimizatio...

This paper proposes a new method for loss allocation in radial distribution networks (DNs) considering different models of distributed generation (DG) and load in context of a deregulated environment. In the proposed method, a direct relation between real/reactive power flow in a branch and its losses has been developed without taking any assumption and approximation. Suitable expressions/relat...

A mobile sensor network is a wireless network of sensor nodes that move arbitrarily. In this paper, we explore the use of a maximum stability spanning tree-based data gathering (Max.Stability-DG) algorithm and a minimum-distance spanning tree-based data gathering (MST-DG) algorithm for mobile sensor networks. We analyze the impact of these two algorithms on the node failure times, specifically ...

Previously, we demonstrated that mitochondrial bioenergetic deficits preceded Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology in the female triple-transgenic AD (3xTgAD) mouse model. In parallel, 3xTgAD mice exhibited elevated expression of ketogenic markers, indicating a compensatory mechanism for energy production in brain. This compensatory response to generate an alternative fuel source was temporary an...

With the advent of deregulation, distributed generation will play an increasing role in electric distribution systems. Various new types of Distributed Generation (DG), such as micro-turbines and fuel cells, are now being developed in addition to the more traditional solar and wind power. A common belief among developers is that DR will improve power quality, and this potential for better quali...

Epilepsy is a common outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI), but the mechanisms of posttraumatic epileptogenesis are poorly understood. One clue is the occurrence of selective hippocampal cell death after fluid-percussion TBI in rats, consistent with the reported reduction of hippocampal volume bilaterally in humans after TBI and resembling hippocampal sclerosis, a hallmark of temporal-lobe ep...