2018
Authors
da Silva, JR; Pereira, N; Dias, P; Barros, B;
Publication
DIGITAL LIBRARIES FOR OPEN KNOWLEDGE, TPDL 2018
Abstract
We present an integrated research data management (RDM) workflow that captures data from the moment of creation until its deposit. We integrated LabTablet, our electronic laboratory notebook, Dendro, our data organisation and description platform aimed at collaborative management of research data, and EUDAT's B2DROP and B2SHARE platforms. This approach combines the portability and automated metadata production abilities of LabTablet, Dendro as a collaborative RDM tool for dataset preparation, with the scalable storage of B2DROP and the long-term deposit of datasets in B2SHARE. The resulting workflow can be put to work in research groups where laboratorial or field work is central.
2018
Authors
Zehir, MA; Bargiyanik, M; Ozdemir, A; Barbosa, A; Soares, FJ; Sandroni, C; Pellegrino, L; Lazzari, R; Verga, M; Kucuk, U;
Publication
2018 53RD INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES POWER ENGINEERING CONFERENCE (UPEC)
Abstract
Growing number of inverter-based distributed energy resources (DERs) and sensitive loads increase the need for coordinated power management activities in islanded operation of microgrids. Especially low voltage networks have low inertia and high RA ratio, causing instability due to fluctuations in distributed generation (DG) and local voltage problems in islanded operation. This study investigates management of DERs that operate in current mode for providing voltage regulation support to master unit(s) in islanded operation of microgrids. A special focus was set on local voltage issues in low voltage (LV) network feeders. Field experiments in a large test facility highlighted management accuracy and corrective impact potential of DERs connected to different parts of a feeder.
2018
Authors
Rocha, AD; Peres, RS; Barata, J; Barbosa, J; Leitab, P;
Publication
2018 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (IS)
Abstract
The proliferation of Information and Communication Technologies allowed the development of new solutions to be applied at the shop-floor and all the tools which helps the manufacturers. Hence, new solutions such as cyber-physical production systems, data analytics and knowledge management were developed and proposed to solve the wellknown issues, such as quality control in multistage manufacturing systems. However, those solutions can only have a small contribution in solving that issues compared to an optimized and fully integrated approach. To allow the development of a fully integrated environment, it is necessary to deliver a standard way to communicate and interact with the different functionalities. The proposed research aims to provide an integration layer, capable of translating the rules defined at the knowledge management level, structured as Decision Model and Notation rules, into an AutomationML based language. This allows the cyber-physical production system the ability to apply these rules near the shop-floor. This article presents the template defined to represent the rules in AutomationML as well as the infrastructure developed to receive the rules from the knowledge management, translate them and deliver to the cyber-physical production system. At the end of the article is presented a test bed where the solution is instantiated with rules focused on quality control.
2018
Authors
Price J.; Zeyringer M.; Konadu D.; Sobral Mourão Z.; Moore A.; Sharp E.;
Publication
Applied Energy
Abstract
The decarbonisation of the power sector is key to achieving the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global mean surface temperature rise to well below 2 °C. This will require rapid, national level transitions to low carbon electricity generation, such as variable renewables (VRE), nuclear and fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage, across the world. At the same time it is essential that future power systems are sustainable in the wider sense and thus respect social, environmental and technical limitations. Here we develop an energy-land-water nexus modelling framework and use it to perform a scenario analysis with the aim of understanding the planning and operational implications of these constraints on Great Britain's (GB) power system in 2050. We consider plausible scenarios for limits on installed nuclear capacity, siting restrictions that shape VRE deployment and water use for thermal power station cooling. We find that these factors combined can lead to up to a 25% increase in the system's levelised cost of electricity (LCOE). VRE siting restrictions can result in an up to 13% increase in system LCOE as the deployment of onshore wind is limited while nuclear capacity restrictions can drive an up to 17% greater LCOE. We also show that such real-world limitations can cause substantial changes in system design both in terms of the spatial pattern of where generators are located and the capacity mix of the system. Thus we demonstrate the large impact simultaneously considering a set of nexus factors can have on future GB power systems. Finally, given our plausible assumptions about key energy-land-water restrictions and emission limits effecting the GB power system in 2050, the cost optimal penetration of VREs is found to be at least 50%.
2018
Authors
Rodrigues, S; Paiva, JS; Dias, D; Aleixo, M; Filipe, R; Cunha, JPS;
Publication
Open Bioinformatics Journal
Abstract
Background: Air Traffic Control (ATC) is a complex and demanding process, exposing Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) to high stress. Recently, efforts have been made in ATC to maintain safety and efficiency in the face of increasing air traffic demands. Computer simulations have been a useful tool for ATC training, improving ATCs skills and consequently traffic safety. Objectives: This study aims to: a) evaluate psychophysiological indices of stress in an ATC simulation environment using a wearable biomonitoring platform. In order to obtain a measure of ATCs stress levels, results from an experimental study with the same participants, that included a stress-induced task were used as a stress ground truth; b) understand if there are differences in stress levels of ATCs with different job functions (“advisors” vs “operationals”) when performing an ATC Refresher Training, in a simulator environment. Methods: Two studies were conducted with ATCs: Study 1, that included a stress-induced task - the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST) and Study 2, that included an ATC simulation task. Linear Heart Rate Variability (HRV) features from ATCs were acquired using a medical grade wearable Electrocardiogram (ECG) device. Self-reports were used to measure perceived stress. Results: TSST was self-reported as being much more stressful than the simulation task. Physiological data supports these results. Results from study 2 showed more stress among the “advisors” group when comparing to the “operational” group. Conclusion: Results point to the importance of the development of quantified Occupational Health (qOHealth) devices to allow monitoring and differentiation of ATCs stress responses. © 2018 Donato and Denaro.
2018
Authors
Ruiz Constan, A; Ruiz Armenteros, AM; Martos Rosillo, S; Galindo Zaldivar, J; Lazecky, M; Garcia, M; Sousa, JJ; Sanz de Galdeano, CS; Delgado Blasco, JM; Jimenez Gavilan, P; Caro Cuenca, M; Luque Espinar, JA;
Publication
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
Abstract
This research underlines the need to improve water management policies for areas linked to confined karstic aquifers subjected to intensive exploitation, and to develop additional efforts towards monitoring their subsidence evolution. We analyze subsidence related to intensive use of groundwater in a confined karstic aquifer, through the use of the InSAR technique, by the southern coast of Spain (Costa del Sol). Carbonates are overlain by an unconfined detritic aquifer with interlayered high transmissivity rocks, in connection with the Mediterranean Sea, where the water level is rather stable. Despite this, an accumulated deformation in the line-of-sight (LOS) direction greater than -100 mm was observed by means of the ERS-1/2 (1992-2000) and Envisat 2003-2009) satellite SAR sensors. During this period, the Costa del Sol experienced a major population increase due to the expansion of the tourism industry, with the consequent increase in groundwater exploitation. The maximum LOS displacement rates recorded during both time spans are respectively -6 mm/yr and -11 mm/yr, respectively. During the entire period, there was an accumulated descent of the confined water level of 140 m, and several fluctuations of more than 80 m correlating with the subsidence trend observed for the whole area. Main sedimentary depocenters (up to 800 m), revealed by gravity prospecting, partly coincide with areas of subsidence maxima; yet ground deformation is also influenced by other factors, the main ones being the fine-grained facies distribution and rapid urbanization due to high touristic pressure.
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