This paper presents a new approach to acquire a knowledge base (MKB) of continuous processes through a distributed system. The proposed methodology combines MKB and case-based reasoning (CBR) for adaptive knowledge base creation, maintenance and updating trough the use of an architecture with the following aspects: i) distributed architecture network; ii) real-time operation; iii) advanced visu...

We describe some features of a three-dimensional numerical simulator currently under development for studying water physico-chemical properties during the flooding of hydroelectric plants reservoirs. The work is sponsored by the Brazilian Electric Energy National Agency (ANEEL) and conducted with Furnas Centrais Elétricas S. A., the leading Brazilian power utility company. An overview of the si...

This paper introduces the real-time coordination of wind and hydro power plants in case a part Croatian Power System where hydro–wind is represented by Vrataruša farm Senj Vinodol hydropower plants. The model uses real data which represent generation units that make system. Also, describes general problem specific for these type energy sources. For modeling hydro-wind coordinated generation, MA...

The structure of hydraulic structures power and water management systems includes gates for various purposes, which allow you to regulate distribute the flow in channels waterworks. Existing gate designs do not provide possibility generating electricity from energy stream passing through them. In order convert into electrical a new patented design is proposed allows using micro-hydroelectric pl...

In the context of Environmental Licensing (EL), project screening is an essential process that establishes whether Impact Assessment needed or not. This paper analyzes EL a type Small Hydroelectric Power Plants (less than 3 MW) in Espírito Santo state and compares it with other states Brazil. The methodological involved document analysis, good practices criteria application, comparative analyse...