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  • Power efficient H.264 video decoding in embedded multiprocessor

    Creator:
    Kim, Jihong
    Abstract:
    This thesis presents a novel methodology that enables power efficient video decoding in an embedded system based on MPSoC (Multiprocessor System on Chip). This methodology is a physical combination of parallel processing which reduces power consumption of processors by exploiting thread-level parallelism and Dynamic Voltage Frequency Scaling (DVFS) that allows...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Ben Lee This thesis presents a novel methodology that enables power efficient video

  • Power System Resilience Following a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake

    Creator:
    Weinmann, Riley
    Abstract:
    Just off the coast of the Pacific Northwest lies the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ); odds of a very large CSZ earthquake occurring in the next 50 years is estimated to be about 37%. A CSZ seismic event has the potential to cause wide scale damage not just to the power...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    - mentation of an extended Bus Branch model (xBB). Manuscript two develops a Monte Carlo style, quasi-steady

  • Evaluating the seismic risk and resilience of an electrical power system

    Creator:
    Chalishazar, Vishvas H.
    Abstract:
    The Pacific Northwest is part of the "Ring of Fire," which is well-known for heavy seismic activity. Numerous active faults in the area have encouraged electric grid managers in the region to more deeply contemplate and proactively intervene to support grid resilience. This research introduces Monte Carlo (MC) based power...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    . [4] . . . . . . . 20 3.2 (a) Bus-Branch representation, (b) Node-Breaker representation and (c

  • Secure Data Analytics under Data Integrity Attacks

    Creator:
    De Silva, Shashini A.
    Abstract:
    There has been tremendous growth in using data analytic and machine learning algorithms to make critical decisions, such as in the national power grid, healthcare operations, and autonomous vehicles. Employing data analytic for decision-making allows cyber attackers to manipulate the decisions of these algorithms through data falsification. Hence, the trustworthiness...
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Shashini A. De Silva

  • Computing Substation Fragility as a Function of Seismic Component Failure

    Creator:
    Stark, William D.
    Abstract:
    The electrical grid of the Western Interconnection is vulnerable to earthquake damage, especially large-magnitude megathrust events, due to the unique seismic profile of the region. However, the size of the Western Interconnection makes it difficult to model seismic failure in electrical substations to the level of detail necessary to improve...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    simulations. The primary branch takes component fragility data, constructs a generic sub- station based on

  • A motor-generator and supercapacitor based system for microgrid frequency stabilization

    Creator:
    Crispo, Richard F.
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    This research introduces an energy storage system to deliver microgrid frequency response. A doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) and a squirrel cage induction machine (SCIM) are coupled together as a motor/generator set to deliver an immediate inertial response to a change of frequency, and an inverter and supercapacitors deliver short term...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    A Motor-Generator and Supercapacitor Based System for

  • A high power emulation of a wind farm

    Creator:
    Lalla, Chelsea
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    As more wind farms are connected to the grid, the variable nature of wind energy begins to influence grid stability. Energy storage could help smooth the variable nature of wind energy. Laboratory demonstration and exploration of the interaction between different energy storage devices and wind energy could help improve and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    presented on September 18, 2009. Title: A High Power Emulation of a Wind Farm. Abstract approved

  • Using the Rotorwash of a Quadcopter Drone to Remove Dust from a Solar Panel

    Creator:
    Holman, Samantha K.
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    The electrical output of solar panels is reduced when dust covers the panels, but the air movement produced by a flying drone can be used to remove this debris. This research project will study the effectiveness of a quadcopter drone in dusting a solar panel. A solar panel was covered...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    Using the Rotorwash of a Quadcopter Drone to Remove

  • Determining The Impact of Photovoltaic Generation on Power Systems

    Creator:
    AL-Anazi, Falah
    Abstract:
    The National Conference of State Legislatures NCSL declares that 29 states have been active in adopting and increasing renewable portfolio standards. Present renewable portfolio standards require utilities to increase integration of renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic (PV). The increased penetration of PV systems is expected to destabilize the power...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    identifying why this violation occurs. The study is divided into two scenarios: integration of a rooftop

  • A methodology to reduce the strain on hydro turbines using advanced life extending control of multiple energy storage systems

    Creator:
    Brosig, Sean G.
    Abstract:
    Over the last 20 years, there has been rapid growth in the amount of installed wind power in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in the Columbia River Gorge. The variable and non-dispatchable nature of this resource requires that it be balanced in some form by other sources on the grid. In...
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    Masters Thesis
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    A Methodology to Reduce the Strain on Hydro Turbines Using