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Reactive Power Optimization with Chaotic Firefly Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization in A Distribution Subsystem Network [PDF]

Iraqi Journal for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2016
In this paper the minimization of power losses in a real distribution network have been described by solving reactive power optimization problem. The optimization has been performed and tested on Konya Eregli Distribution Network in Turkey, a section ...
Hamza Yapıcı, Nurettin Çetinkaya
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Affecting the Properties of Copper–Graphene Electroconductive Composite by Severe Plastic Deformation

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Copper‐based composites enhanced with carbon feature convenient mechanical properties and favorable electric conductivity. Processing via deformation and thermomechanical treatments can introduce advantageous microstructures further enhancing their performance. Herein, copper–graphene powder‐based composites are directly consolidated via rotary swaging
Radim Kocich, Lenka Kunčická, Pavel Czernek, Zifan Wang   +3 more
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Tailoring Functional Properties of Ti–Ni–Cu Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films for MEMS Actuators

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
A comprehensive study of critical parameters required to develop well‐performing Ti–Ni–Cu thin film shape memory alloy microactuators is provided. Materials science and device integration aspects are integrated by addressing structural and physical relationships using complementary characterization techniques as well as a practical fabrication solution
Elaheh Akbarnejad, Aleksander Kostka, Gowtham Arivanandhan, Yujiao Li, Alan Savan, Manfred Kohl, Alfred Ludwig   +6 more
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A Topology Optimization Framework for the Inverse Design of Nonlinear Mechanical Metamaterials

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This work uses topology optimization to design unit cells for mechanical metamaterials with a prescribed nonlinear stress–strain response. The framework adds contact and postbuckling modeling to synthesize microstructures for three highly nonlinear responses, including pseudoductile behavior, monostable with snap‐through buckling, and bistable ...
Charlie Aveline, Matthew Santer, Robert Hewson   +2 more
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Exploring Dipolar Dynamics and Ionic Transport in Metal‐Organic Frameworks: Experimental and Theoretical Insights

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In this study, the interplay of dipolar dynamics and ionic charge transport in MOF compounds is investigated. Synthesizing the novel structure CFA‐25 with integrated freely rotating dipolar groups, local and macroscopic effects, including interactions with Cs cations are explored.
Ralph Freund, Arthur Schulz, Peter Lunkenheimer, Maryana Kraft, Thomas Bergler, Harald Oberhofer, Dirk Volkmer   +6 more
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Bias‐Free Highly Efficient and Stable Dye‐Sensitized Photoelectrochemical Cells via Cascade Charge Transfer

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A buried‐junction DSPEC design is introduced that leverages cascade charge transfer to enhance efficiency, stability, and versatility. This approach facilitates effective charge transfer and minimizes recombination losses, leading to significant improvements.
Jun‐Hyeok Park, Kyounglim Kim, Jinyoung Lee, Sarang Kim, Gwangsu Yoon, So Yeon Yoon, Jeong Kyeong Lee, Ji‐Wook Jang, Tae‐Hyuk Kwon   +8 more
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Advancing Electronic Application of Coordination Solids: Enhancing Electron Transport and Device Integration via Surface‐Mounted MOFs (SURMOFs)

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The layer‐by‐layer (LbL) assembly of coordination solids, enabled by the surface‐mounted metal‐organic framework (SURMOF) platform, is on the cusp of generating the organic counterpart of the epitaxy of inorganics. The programmable and sequential SURMOF protocol, optimized by machine learning (ML), is suited for accessing high‐quality thin films of ...
Zhengtao Xu, Christof Wöll, Stefan Bräse   +2 more
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A Systematic Investigation into the Optimization of Reactive Power in Distribution Networks Using the Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm–Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Energies
With the expansion of the scale of electric power, high-quality electrical energy remains a crucial aspect of power system management and operation.
Yonggang Wang, Fuxian Li, Ruimin Xiao, Nannan Zhang   +3 more
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Enhancing Low‐Temperature Performance of Sodium‐Ion Batteries via Anion‐Solvent Interactions

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
DOL is introduced into electrolytes as a co‐solvent, increasing slat solubility, ion conductivity, and the de‐solvent process, and forming an anion‐rich solvent shell due to its high interaction with anion. With the above virtues, the batteries using this electrolyte exhibit excellent cycling stability at low temperatures. Abstract Sodium‐ion batteries
Cheng Zheng, Qian Yao, Yanan Sun, Hongyu Lv, Zhongchao Bai, Guoliang Zhang, Nana Wang, Jian Yang   +7 more
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Reactive power optimization method for 100% renewable energy power systems considering energy storage control

电力工程技术
This paper addresses issues of large power fluctuations and low voltage levels in 100% renewable energy power systems without synchronous power support.
Yang ZHANG, Jiapeng LI, Wei ZHANG, Haiyan WU, Jingyi ZHANG, Yujun LI   +5 more
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