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Creator:: Han, Hai-Yue
Abstract:: Over the last decade the increase in penetration of wind power and its variable nature has begun to add considerable stress to and threatened the stability of the nation's grid. In order to continue growth wind farms will need to have the ability to participate in the same grid frequency...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Wind Farm Automatic Generation Control 1 INTRODUCTION The wind industry is experiencing

Creator:: Starrett, Michael A.
Abstract:: Recent opportunities for new hydropower generation in the United States have often been in non-powered dams and run-of-river type flows occurring in low-impact natural areas and unregulated conduits. At the same time, a changing water resource paradigm is challenging some existing generation in drought stricken areas where supply reservoirs behind...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: hydropower units operating to deliver a set-point power through flow controlling gates. This control scheme

Creator:: Boren, Blake C.
Abstract:: Vertical Axis Pendulum Wave Energy Converters (VAPWECs) are thought to be both effective and robust at converting ocean wave energy into usable electricity. Seeking to build upon and investigate such potential, this work examines the merits of actively controlling a generic VAPWEC's pendulum for the purpose of increasing the converter's...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: converters net power output. To this end, an active controller was developed using Model Predictive Control

Creator:: Gabler, Andrew
Abstract:: Direct red Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Turbine hybrid plants have the potential to dramatically increase power plant efficiency, decrease emissions, and provide fast response to transient loads. The US Department of Energy's (DOE) Hybrid Performance Project is an experimental hybrid SOFC plant, built at the National Energy Technology Laboratory...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Reserved Learning-based Control of Experimental Hybrid Fuel Cell Power Plant by Andrew Gabler A

Creator:: Boren, Blake C.
Abstract:: Presented is an investigation into the modeling, active control design, and simulation of a generic horizontal pendulum wave energy converter, known as a PWEC. A description is provided of the dominant attributes PWECs have, showcasing their promising potential as wave energy converters. Seeking to further promote this potential, an active...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: gas, and nuclear power plants. Thus, by enhancing PWEC dynamics through active control schemes, not

Creator:: Shoori J., Hesam E.
Abstract:: Wave energy holds great promise to be part of the alternative energy portfolio that will provide independence from fossil fuels. As wave energy converter (WEC) technologies mature, designing effective control strategies to extract maximum energy, extend device life, coordinate WEC operation within an array, or mitigate negative impacts of a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Control For Wave Energy Converters AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Hesam E. Shoori J. for the degree of

Creator:: Schacher, Alphonse A.
Abstract:: Ocean wave energy is rapidly becoming a field of great interest in the world of renewable energy. Significant advancements in design and technology are being made to make wave energy a viable alternative for our growing energy demands. The two major hurdles for ocean wave energy to make a significant...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: loading that gives the ability to control the buoy in order to increase power production and reliability

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