1. Evaluation of the simultaneous operation of the mechanisms for cross-border interchange and activation of the regulating reservesMarcel Topler, Boštjan Polajžer, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This article examines the mechanisms for cross-border interchange of the regulating
reserves (RRs), i.e., the imbalance-netting process (INP) and the cross-border activation of the
RRs (CBRR). Both mechanisms are an additional service of frequency restoration reserves in the
power system and connect different control areas (CAs) via virtual tie-lines to release RRs and
reduce balancing energy. The primary objective of the INP is to net the demand for RRs between
the cooperating CAs with different signs of interchange power variation. In contrast, the primary
objective of the CBRR is to activate the RRs in the cooperating CAs with matching signs of interchange
power variation. In this way, the ancillary services market and the European balancing system should
be improved. However, both the INP and CBRR include a frequency term and thus impact the
frequency response of the cooperating CAs. Therefore, the impact of the simultaneous operation of the
INP and CBRR on the load-frequency control (LFC) and performance is comprehensively evaluated
with dynamic simulations of a three-CA testing system, which no previous studies investigated
before. In addition, a function for correction power adjustment is proposed to prevent the undesirable
simultaneous activation of the INP and CBRR. In this way, area control error (ACE) and scheduled
control power are decreased since undesired correction is prevented. The dynamic simulations
confirmed that the simultaneous operation of the INP and CBRR reduced the balancing energy
and decreased the unintended exchange of energy. Consequently, the LFC and performance were
improved in this way. However, the impact of the INP and CBRR on the frequency quality has no
unambiguous conclusions. Ključne besede: frequency quality, load-frequency control, regulating reserves, cross-border interchange, cross-border activation Objavljeno v DKUM: 16.06.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 1
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2. Control of sliding entrance door with radio frequency identification : master's thesisMatija Pribanić, 2024, magistrsko delo Opis: This master's thesis addresses the issue of surveillance and the right of access to protected zones. NFC technology was selected as a solution for identifying and monitoring sliding doors. The monitoring system is connected to the web server via an Internet connection, which enables easier data processing and more straightforward data access. In this master's thesis, a scaled sliding door model was used that was made using a 3D printer. The thesis also addresses the issue of powering the system using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system in the event of a power outage. The monitoring and control system is designated and implemented as a modular system consisting of a UPS, NFC, and the main module. The UPS module powers the system and ensures an uninterrupted power supply. The NFC module is used to communicate between the user of the NFC key and the system. The main module is intended for processing the data received from other modules and components in the security system, managing the sliding doors, and sending the processed data to the controller. Ključne besede: access control system, near-field communication, ISO/IEC 14443 standard, radio frequency identification, sliding door Objavljeno v DKUM: 06.02.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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3. Quantifying power system frequency quality and extracting typical patterns within short time scales below one hourYounes Mohammadi, Boštjan Polajžer, Roberto Chouhy Leborgne, Davood Khodadad, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: quantifying power system frequency quality, statistical indices, pattern extracting, machine learning, short time scales, renewable energy sources Objavljeno v DKUM: 23.08.2024; Ogledov: 50; Prenosov: 12
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4. Measurements of Small Frequency Differences by Dual Mode 4 MHz Quartz SensorsVojko Matko, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: We proposed a method for measuring frequency differences of the order of a few Hz with an experimental error lower than 0.0001% by using two 4 MHz quartz oscillators, the frequencies of which are very close (a few 10 Hz difference) due to the dual mode operation (differential mode with two temperature-compensated signal frequencies or a mode with one signal and one reference frequency). We compared the existing methods for measuring frequency differences with the new method which is based on counting the number of transitions through zero within one beat period of the signal. The measuring procedure requires equal experimental conditions (temperature, pressure, humidity, parasitic impedances etc.) for both quartz oscillators. To ensure equal resonant conditions for oscillation two quartz crystals are needed, which form a temperature pair. The frequencies and resonant conditions of both oscillators must be almost equal, which is achieved by an external inductance or capacitance. In such a way, we minimized all the external effects and ensured highly stable oscillations and high sensitivity of the differential sensors. The counter detects one beat period by an external gate signal former. By using the method of counting transitions through zero within one beat period, we reduced the measuring error by three orders of magnitude, compared to the existing methods. Ključne besede: small frequency difference measurement, temperature-compensated quartz sensors, differential sensors, quartz oscillators, transitions-through-zero method Objavljeno v DKUM: 26.03.2024; Ogledov: 357; Prenosov: 246
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5. Implementation of acoustic data link technology in industries : diplomsko deloSimon Srebot, 2023, diplomsko delo Opis: The main topic of this bachelor's thesis is the implementation of Acoustic Data Link (ADL) in the industry, where the aim is to find suitable industrial applications where the implementation of ADL would be feasible and expedient. The thesis is based on a six-month Product Innovation Project hosted by the Institute of Industrial Management at the Graz University of Technology and in cooperation with TDK Corporation, where our international team of students were given the challenge of exploring possible industrial applications of ADL.
The bachelor's thesis includes the description, composition and explained operation of ADL technologies as well as other similar technologies. It also includes the comparison between existing technologies and ADL, idea generation methods for possible applications and research results for each use case of the technology. The thesis concludes with a comparison of possible ADL implementations and their market research. Ključne besede: Data Transfer, Acoustic Data Link, Piezo Elements, Radio Frequency Identification Objavljeno v DKUM: 28.02.2024; Ogledov: 281; Prenosov: 32
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6. Optimal control of gain and offset in direct conversion receivers : magistrsko deloAmadej Maurič, 2023, magistrsko delo Opis: In the master’s thesis, the development and implementation of optimal control for direct conversion receiver is presented. A background overview of direct conversion receivers, in-phase and quadrature mixers, sampling theory, control theories, adaptive systems, and optimal control is given. The development of a system model which is later used in simulations is also presented.
Optimal control is achieved through standard control techniques, such as feedback and feedforward control, with error functions giving restrictions. Information to feed the optimal control is acquired by the system through the analog converters to the digital converters, digital to analog converters, and received signal strength indicators.
For the development and testing of optimal control, MATLAB environment was used. Simulations and presentation of the results were also done in MATLAB. Limitations, exact operation, and comments were given throughout the thesis Ključne besede: optimal control, direct conversion receiver, radio frequency signal, simulation, MATLAB Objavljeno v DKUM: 23.11.2023; Ogledov: 394; Prenosov: 0 |
7. Analysis and improvements of the mechanisms for cross-border interchange and activation of the regulating reserves : doctoral dissertationMarcel Topler, 2022, doktorska disertacija Opis: This Doctoral Thesis deals with the mechanisms for cross-border interchange and activation of the regulating reserves (RRs), i.e., Imbalance Netting Process (INP) and Cross-Border Activation of the RRs (CBRR), between participating Control Areas (CAs), to reduce the costs of balancing energy.
The main objective of INP is to interchange the RRs between participating CAs with opposite signs of interchange power variation. In comparison, the main objective of CBRR is to activate the RRs in participating CAs with the same signs of interchange power variation. Both the INP and CBRR aim to release the RRs and reduce balancing energy as part of the power system's safe operation.
The Thesis's main objective is to analyze the impact of the mechanisms for cross-border interchange and activation of the RRs on mutual oscillations of participating CAs and stability for small disturbances. The Thesis's secondary objective is to analyze the impact of the INP and CBRR on frequency quality, on the provision of Load-Frequency Control (LFC), on balancing energy and unintended exchange of energies between participating CAs.
Frequency quality in Continental Europe (CE) has been declining in recent years, so it is important that the mechanisms for cross-border interchange and activation of the RRs do not further impair its quality.
Both the classic INP and CBRR include a frequency-dependent contribution and, therefore, inherently affect the frequency response of the participating CAs, which is not discussed in the literature. Thus, the impact of the classic INP and CBRR on frequency quality and the provision of LFC is thoroughly evaluated with dynamic simulations of a three-CA test system and eigenvalue analysis of a two-CA system. It is demonstrated that both the classic INP and CBRR reduce the damping of the entire power system.
Therefore, a modified implementation of the classic INP and CBRR is presented, and improved INP and CBRR are proposed, which have no impact on the mutual oscillations of participating CAs and stability for small disturbances.
Furthermore, the dynamic simulations results confirm that the frequency quality can be improved by the classic INP and CBRR, although there are also cases where it can deteriorate. However, the improved INP and CBRR generally improve the frequency quality in all cases. The improved INP and CBRR also enhance the provision of LFC compared to the classic INP and CBRR. Moreover, the improved INP and CBRR reduce the unintended exchange of energies, thus increasing the economic effects of the INP's and CBRR's activation.
The improved INP increases energy exchange, therefore positive economic benefits can be expected in comparison to the system with the classic INP.
However, the improved CBRR reduces energy exchange, therefore positive economic benefits can be expected in comparison to the system with the classic CBRR, since energy exchange is paid by CA via bidding process. Ključne besede: load-frequency control, imbalance netting, cross-border activation, balancing
energy, regulating reserves, eigenvalue analysis, performance indicators, area control error, rate of change of frequency, control area Objavljeno v DKUM: 09.03.2023; Ogledov: 594; Prenosov: 118
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9. Shear modulus of a saturated granular soil derived from resonant-column testsH. Patiño, E. Martínez, Jesús González, A. Soriano, 2017, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper presents the results of 120 determinations of the shear modulus (G) of a saturated granular soil (20–40 Ottawa sand) in different conditions of relative density (Dr), effective consolidation pressure (σ’ c) and level of torsional excitation (Te). The equipment used was a resonant-column apparatus manufactured by Wykeham Farrance and the tests were performed with relative density values of 20, 40, 60 and 80%, effective consolidation pressures of 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 kPa, and torsional excitations of 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.4 volts (V), leading to shear strains (γ) between 0.002% and 0.023%. The results led to very simple empirical expressions for the shear modulus as a function of the angular strain for different effective consolidation pressures and void-ratio values. Ključne besede: resonant column, resonant frequency, shear modulus, relative density, effective consolidation pressure, dynamic shear modulus Objavljeno v DKUM: 18.06.2018; Ogledov: 1315; Prenosov: 86
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10. Measurement and interpretation of the small strain stifness of Boštanj silty sandGregor Vilhar, Vojkan Jovičić, 2009, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper presents measurements, and an interpretation of these measurements, based on the use of bender-element probes for Boštanj silty sand. The samples were prepared at different initial void ratios and isotropically compressed up to 5 MPa. The bender-element technique was used to determine the dynamic shear modulus ($G_0$) of the soils at very small strains. The multiple bender-element probes were shot at different excitation frequencies in order to increase the reliability of the measurements. The $G_0$ stiffness was determined by using three different techniques: a) the first-time arrival, b) the phase-change method and c) the cross-correlation method. The systematic differences observed between the $G_0$ values, calculated using the three techniques, are discussed. The variation of $G_0$ in the log$G_0$ - log$p'$ plane was evaluated for the Boštanj silty sand and compared with other sands. Ključne besede: silty sand, triaxial testing, small strain stiffness, bender elements, time-domain and frequency-domain, measurements Objavljeno v DKUM: 06.06.2018; Ogledov: 1194; Prenosov: 170
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