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2019

Application of Opportunistic Information-Gap Decision Theory on Demand Response Aggregator in the Day-Ahead Electricity Market

Authors
Vahid Ghavidel, M; Catalao, JPS; Shafie khah, M; Mohammadi Ivatloo, B; Mahmoudi, N;

Publication
PROCEEDINGS OF 2019 IEEE PES INNOVATIVE SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE (ISGT-EUROPE)

Abstract
The proposed model analyzes the profit of a demand response (DR) aggregator from trading DR in the day-ahead electricity market in a way that it tends to gain profit from the favorable deviations of the uncertain parameters. Two types of DR programs are implemented in this model, i.e., time-of-use and reward based DR program. The information-gap decision theory is being employed as a risk measure to address the uncertainties. Two uncertain parameters from both sides of the aggregator have been taken into account in this model, such as the participation rate of the consumers in reward-based DR program in the consumer-side of the aggregator and the day-ahead market prices in the wholesale-side of it. The program is simulated in GAMS software using the available commercial solver. Real data is considered to check the feasibility of the proposed program.

2019

Light in Tiles - IoT innovative traditional ceramic tiles

Authors
Moita, F; Roseiro, LM; Santos, VDN; Amaro, P; Fonseca Ferreira, NM; Neves, J;

Publication
International Conference on Smart Applications, Communications and Networking, SmartNets 2019, Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, December 17-19, 2019

Abstract
The Light in Tiles (LiT) project is an innovation project funded by the European Commission and aims to develop a new technological solution for the manufacture of traditional flooring and tiles with integrated LED lighting technologies. The goal is to incorporate in traditional ceramics, without changing its characteristics or dimensions, light effects for lighting and decoration. These tiles must have an easy interconnecting method, both for assembly and for possible repair. The LiT project aims to offer the market a solution that breaks with traditional products from the point of view of their technical, functional and even aesthetic characteristics. This article briefly presents the first developments in the incorporation of LED lighting in traditional ceramic tiles. © 2019 IEEE.

2019

Using AR Interfaces to Support Industrial Maintenance Procedures

Authors
Cachada, A; Costa, D; Badikyan, H; Barbosa, J; Leitao, P; Morais, O; Teixeira, C; Azevedo, J; Moreira, PM; Romero, L;

Publication
45TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS SOCIETY (IECON 2019)

Abstract
Industries are becoming more and more digitized to better implement intelligent and predictive maintenance support systems, aligned with Industry 4.0, which requires the progressive digitization of data collection and processes. Maintenance interventions, in an evolving technological context, are increasingly more complex and difficult for technicians to perform. In these environments, the use of Augmented Reality (AR) to help assist and guide in the maintenance operations, can accomplish a considerable gain in productivity. AR allows to superimpose information objects in real scenes, such as text, images, audiovisuals, and 2D/3D model animations, making available contextual information about the process, based on location and perspective. This paper describes the design and implementation of a prototype augmented reality application to support maintenance tasks inside a metal stamping production unit, that produces components for the automotive sector. It aims to train and guide personnel during the maintenance operations, and offering an extra channel to reach expert help.

2019

Optical device for in situ monitoring of suspended particulate matter and organic/inorganic distinguish

Authors
Matos, T; Faria, CL; Martins, M; Henriques, R; Goncalves, L;

Publication
OCEANS 2019 - Marseille, OCEANS Marseille 2019

Abstract
A cost-effective (less than 20€) and low-power device is present for in situ continuous monitoring of suspended sediments (SPM) concentration in estuarine and coastal areas. The sensor uses nephelometric technique for SPM values less than 20g/L and backscatter technique for higher ones. A transmitted infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) channels are used to perform the distinguish of inorganic from organic matter in the suspended particles. It is explained the design and built of the sensor as its calibration and preparation for in field tests. The sensor was deployed for one week in a small dock in the estuarine zone of Cavado river (Esposende, Portugal) where is analyzed the SPM and organic/inorganic matter change with the tidal cycles.

2019

Conceptual Modeling for Corporate Social Responsibility: A Systematic Literature Review

Authors
de Sousa Santos O.; de Alencar Silva P.; Bukhsh F.; Queiroz P.;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)

Abstract
Enterprises have been challenged to adopt practices of sustainability to benefit shareholders and society with goods standing much beyond monetary profit or required by law. In combination with environmental and economic concerns, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an option to leverage businesses with good reputation and to attract sustainability-aware market segments. In line with such a demand, this paper presents a systematic literature review of conceptual modeling studies referring explicitly to certifications, laws or norms of CSR. The more specific research goal of this work is to discover ontologies for representing CSR best practices, design patterns or policies. In total, 921 peer-reviewed papers were analyzed, from which only 17 were considered relevant for data extraction. The main result of this work is the identification of a research gap in explicit knowledge representation of CSR practices for Information Systems design, which ought to be filled to complement the (dominant) economic perspective on sustainability.

2019

A Note on Convergence of Finite Differences Schemata for Gas Network Simulation

Authors
Azevedo-Perdicoulis, T; Perestrelo, F; Almeida, R;

Publication
2019 22nd International Conference on Process Control (PC19)

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