Designed damping controller for SSSC to improve stability of a hybrid offshore wind farms considering time delay

This paper presents the stability improvement results of hybrid doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based and permanent magnet generator (PMG)-based offshore wind farms (OWFs) using a static synchronous series compensator (SSSC). An adaptive-network-based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) controller of the proposed SSSC is designed to render adequate damping characteristics to the studied system. A frequency-domain approach based on a linearized system model using eigenvalue technique analysis is performed. A time-domain scheme based on a nonlinear system model subject to a three-phase short circuit fault at infinite bus with variations in the signal transmission delays has also been investigated to compare the damping of the studied system in cases of with and without controller. The simulation results with MATLAB/SIMULINK toolbox have been presented. It can be concluded from the simulation results that the proposed SSSC joined with the designed ANFIS damping controller can offer adequate damping performance to the studied hybrid DFIG-based and PMG-based OWFs under severe disturbance.     

Multi-innovation auto-constructed least squares identification for 4 DOF ship manoeuvring modelling with full-scale trial data

This research is concerned with the problem of 4 degrees of freedom (DOF) ship manoeuvring identification modelling with the full-scale trial data. To avoid the multi-innovation matrix inversion in the conventional multi-innovation least squares (MILS) algorithm, a new transformed multi-innovation least squares (TMILS) algorithm is first developed by virtue of the coupling identification concept. And much effort is made to guarantee the uniformly ultimate convergence. Furthermore, the auto-constructed TMILS scheme is derived for the ship manoeuvring motion identification by combination with a statistic index. Comparing with the existing results, the proposed scheme has the significant computational advantage and is able to estimate the model structure. The illustrative examples demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, especially including the identification application with full-scale trial data.     

Heavy rare earths,permanent magnets,and renewable energies: An imminent crisis

This article sounds the alarm that a significant build-out of efficient lighting and renewable energy technologies may be endangered by shortages of rare earths and rare earth permanent magnets. At the moment, China is the predominant supplier of both and its recent rare earth industrial policies combined with its own growing demand for rare earths have caused widespread concern. To diversify supplies, new mining—outside of China—is needed. But what many observers of the “rare earth problem” overlook is that China also dominates in (1) the processing of rare earths, particularly the less abundant heavy rare earths, and (2) the supply chains for permanent magnets. Heavy rare earths and permanent magnets are critical for many renewable energy technologies, and it will require decades to develop new non-Chinese deposits, processing capacity, and supply chains. This article clarifies several misconceptions, evaluates frequently proposed solutions, and urges policy makers outside of China to undertake measures to avert a crisis, such as greater support for research and development and for the cultivation of intellectual capital.     

Comment on “Nonlinear optimal tracking control with application to super-tankers for autopilot design” by T. Çimen and S.P. Banks

A recent paper by Çimen and Banks [2004. Nonlinear optimal tracking control with application to super-tankers for autopilot design. Automatica, 40(11), 1845–1863] on optimal control system design for oil tanker propulsion and heading highlighted the importance of accurately representing the dynamics of such a vessel. Results presented in that paper are based on a simulation model that provides unrealistic results for an oil tanker of the size considered. Therefore, the results obtained from the simulated ship control problem are not representative of the physical system being considered. In this communication an alternative, more realistic model is presented and discussed with reference to the original publications that define the ship model dynamics.     

无源性理论在永磁同步电动机混沌控制中的应用

永磁同步电动机在一定的工作条件下呈现出混沌运动，根据无源性网络理论，设计电动机混沌动力学模型的控制器，将混沌系统等效为无源系统，消除系统中的混沌运动，降低系统自激振动的危害，实现混沌系统的快速稳定。     

三峡永久船闸工程混凝土表面缺陷处理技术

三峡永久船闸混凝土缺陷处理是严格按照标准要求进行的，处理前的混凝土缺陷素描是其中的一个重要组成部分，对查清缺陷的数量、分布、性质起到了重要作用。在此基础上制定的处理原则及分区，使混凝土缺陷处理工作做到了有的放矢、重点突出。在处理过程中采用了大量的新工艺、新材料，施工质量良好。     

一种新颖的跳频振荡器

摘要本文综合考虑到频率合成技术及单端口体波谐振器HBAR的特点提出了一种基于一阶非线性PLL的锁相频率合成方案。文中对这种跳频方案的原理、性能特点作了详细论述、并通过实验、从不同角度对本方案进行了说明、同时对整机的各项指标作了详尽测试:在HBAR无载Q_N值为4000的情况下,该多模跳频振荡源的捷变范围为770MHz—840MHz、捷变时间小于20μS。杂散分量低于—60dB、二次谐波分量低于—34dB。离散捷变频率点为16点,构成闭环跳频系统后,对开环VCO的短稳改善了三个量级:从1.3×10~(-5)/ms到1.6×10~(-8)/ms及9.56×~(-7)/s到1.69×!0~(-9)/s,尤为重要的是该多模跳频振荡源达到此性能所需的硬件量很小,因此在对体积要求苛刻的场合、此种跳频方案具有极强的竞争力。     

The peeling of flexible probabilistic fasteners

Probabilistic fasteners are attachment devices consisting of two elements each of which is covered by an array of outgrowths or protuberances which interact or interlock with those on the opposing surface to form a bond which can be made and detached many times. A number of peel tests are described in which the behaviour of such bonds, specifically those formed by Velcro® hooks and loops and Dual Lock®, has been explored. The value of the specific energy of detachment of such mechanically latched systems can be related to the geometry and material properties of the individual fixing elements. Similar arguments can be applied, both qualitatively and quantitatively, to some natural systems such as the spines on some cacti.     

三峡永久船闸中隔墩卸荷松弛特征研究

本选取三峡水利枢纽永久船闸二闸室桩号15 583代表性断面，通过地表测绘与地质编录、钻孔勘探、压水试验、全孔壁数字成像，物探测试，弹性模测试等综合勘察手段，并结合岩体变形监测成果等，查清了中隔墩岩体的工程地质特征，岩体卸荷松驰范围、物理力学性质及其稳定性。     

The Stability of Rare Earth-Iron-Nitrides Sm_2(Fe,M)_(17)N_y,Permanent Magnets

The effects of the partial substitution of element M(M=Cr,V,Mn,x=0.05;Zr,Ga,x=0.017;Si,x=0.15;Co,x=0.10)for Fe in samarium-iron-nitride Sm_2(Fe_(1-x)M_x)_(17)N_y compounds on their stabilitiesand Curie temperatures have been studied.It is found that Co,Ga can raise the Curie temperature of thecompounds.The initial decomposition temperatures cannot be raised significantly by all the studied elementsexcept Co.The result contradicts the formation enthalpy consideration.The final decomposition tempera-tures can be raised by all of the substitution elements.The effects of atmospheres on their decomposition be-havior were also studied.The results show that oxidation is the major reason for magnetic deterioration ofthe powder heated in air.Compared with nitrogen atmosphere,argon or vacuum helps to delay the decompo-sition of the compounds.